From Exchanges and Local Happenings In Melbourne
A collage of short items notes Haines urging music students to practise and avoid chewing chocolates, Harold Grime named secretary of multiple boards, licenses board costs on eateries, and a waggon found buried in Namoi River. Other items mention a lost cheque, a quirky love recipe, unusual fruit blossoming due to mild weather, Bathgate’s Empire Day talk, fashion-minded youths, and parliamentary pranks including removed maps and locks, with the Prime Minister and Mr Fisher commenting on the disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larkin
Fisher
Baron's Swindle Artist Convicted At London Sessions
Otto Fredrick von Meder, 41, a stylish tutor from Newdham Market, Suffolk, pleaded guilty to obtaining jewellery from two firms on false pretences. Described as German-born, he fled Europe and America before being extradited from the Netherlands to Germany in 1907, where he faced forgery and fraud charges and later received three years penal servitude in London after a tale of charity for his aging parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Otto Fredrick von Meder
Newdham Market
Suffolk
Collins and Meder
Germany
England
Bournemouth
Everti
America
Netherlands
Meder
Mehr
Regent Street
Ite
Waterland disaster and parliamentary row headline mix
Report of the Waterland arrival causing damage to ships and loading, plus Senate rejection of a unionist preference bill. Also notes on a bark duty plea by Captain Millard MLA and complaints about past land use and tanning industry impact. Parliament figures Cook and Prime Minister urge proceeding with postal voting measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Senate
Cook
Interstate Commission
Bega Chamber of Commerce
Millard
Lockyer
Myr. Lockyer
Hearnes Bronchitis Cure Claims Rapid Relief
Hearnes remedy for bronchitis cough croup asthma hoarseness and chest pain is praised for quick relief and voice strengthening. The advertisement asserts it prevents chronic cough or consumption when treated early and that no house should be without it, sold by chemists and medicine vendors.
Conditional Purchases Interest Reduction Under Crown Lands Act
The article explains 4 percent interest on conditional purchases prior to 1904, with a 1903 amendment allowing reductions to 2 percent under conditions. It details residency requirements, joint holder rules, and the option to switch to lower rates after reduction takes effect, including for purchases before 1875 if residence criteria are met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown Lands Consolidation Act
Fioe
Janary
Land Board
Simple Antacid Replaces Harsh Digestive Aids
A historic note claims most stomach troubles stem from acidity and praises a saturated magnesia antacid. It suggests a teaspoonful with a little water after meals neutralizes acids, stops fermentation, and aids digestion, reducing need for medical treatment.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Haines
Beg
Harold Grime
Boga
Stock Board
Baga Agriculture Society
Jockey Club, Co
Ata Moeting
Licenses Reduction Board
Melbourne
Namoi
Milton
Woods
Kiama
Brighton
Queensland
Rev. J. Bathgate
Lithgow
Commonwealth Ke
Bank of Australia
Sydney
Stanway House
King Street
Canberrs
Adelaide
Povsh
Wolcutt
Neillane
Rockhampton
Taworritla
Foren Bilin
Trent Yuuvel
Tony Ware
Rank Department
Castlereagh Street
Moore St
Theederal Stores
Federal
J. Plowright
Plana
George St
Newcastle
Lismore
Etc
Elvis
Ndence
Biérresexrarrys
A, H, Walker
of Si
LEA & Perrins
Gil
Goorselor
Page Woodcock
Lincoln
Bug
G. Tweedie
New York
Waterland
Leviathan
WOOL
Commission
NEW Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Company Limited
Nly
Don
Victoria
Riverina
Cooper
Palatine Insurance Coy
Collins Street West
F. H. Dawson
Bumbala
King OF the Roads
Telephone
Bombala
Hearne
Great Defender
fHearne
Well Swart
DP Wauan
Tak Jno
Csoupon
Mitchell & Go. Ltd
Chiegive Street
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