Outlandish antics and racing notes from a bustling exchange
An eclectic slice from our exchanges covers a turkey theft warning with Benedictine threat, a South American expedition reporting a 40 foot avacantis strike and a 38 foot body capture, a Flemington tram accident near miss, a Rose Bay intruder scare at Mr Burns residence, a Windsor auctioneer sharking tragedy with Croxford's death, Carbine the Duke of Portland's stallion’s death at Welbeck stud and its NZ-bred lineage, plus Melbourne Museum skeleton proposal replacing Trenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Stewart
England
South America
New York
Duke of Portland
Carbine
Welbeck Stud
Australia
New Zealand
Imp
Toxophonte
Knowsley
Clemance
Newminister
Carbina
Melbourne
Trenton
Body Found in Snowy River Near Dalgety
The body of John Buckley Swain, missing eight weeks, was discovered on a rock three-quarters of a mile below Dalgety by local police. An inquest found death by drowning in the Snowy River, with evidence noting no clear cause and a decomposed body found after a lengthy disappearance. Funeral held at Boloko Cemetery in the RC section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Buckley Swain
Snowy River
Ata Point
Dalgety
Gun
McDonald
Fox Plains
Oakman
Dalgery
Swain
Jerome Henry Quill
Mr. Newell
Moruya
George William Newell
Monaro. Mercury
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Queensland Lecturer
A testimonial from Clement L. Wragg e RRGS later a government meteorologist in Queensland cites Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as stopping pain and backache after a chill. The letter urges readers to seek a tested kidney medicine, noting relief from urinary and nervous symptoms and recommending Doan's available at chemists and Foster Co. Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Weacer
Met. Soc
Queensland
Mount
Foster-McClellan Co
Sydney
Ely
L. Wracce
Bright
Dean
Foster SB Co
Pilt-street
Doan's
Death of John Shick Prominent Bootmaker
News arrives of the death of John Shick in Candelo, father of W. Shick. He ran a bootmaking business in Danielo for years and was widely known in the far south. He later lived with his daughters in the city and remained hale and hearty until recently. The Candelo community mourns his passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shick
W. Shick
Danielo
Hearnes Bronchitis Cure Promises Quick Healing Relief
Advertises a medicine claimed to cure bronchitis cough croup asthma hoarseness and chest pain. It asserts rapid relief prevents chronic cough asthma and consumption if taken early and says no house should be without it. Sold by all chemists and medicine vendors.
Notice to Advertisers on Insertion Terms and Payment
Notice explains continued advertising until an order to stop and holds the payer responsible when ordering for a committee. Advertisers must state the number of insertions and the amount required. Ads for the current issue must be sent to the office by a stated time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UL Um
Triciy
Reward Offered for Information on Sheep and Cattle Theft
A reward of £125 is offered by the owners of the undermentioned stations for information leading to conviction of Anderson or other persons stealing sheep or cattle from Camlington South Bukntong Bukntong Bus nim or Guningaral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Cam‘tnlong
Sout Bukntong
Bukntong
Busnim
Guningaral
Brown's Bronchial Lozenges Advertised Relief
Advertisement for Brown's Bronchial Lozenges claims quick relief from throat irritation and coughing. Warns untreated smoking cough and bronchial issues can lead to serious pulmonary and asthmatic conditions. Note lists John S. Brown and Son as creators and cites Boston preparation with European distribution in London England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Brown and Son
Jons I
Boons & Sax
Boston
Wsa
Farringdon Road
Lords
England
Foul Breath Versus Personal Attractiveness Warned
An article argues foul breath ruins charm and social appeal for men women and children. It links bad breath to constipation and stomach disorders and cites coated tongue headaches and feverishness as signs. It recommends Dr Morse Indian Root Pills as a cleansing remedy to expel impurities from the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Morse
Melbourne Town Hall leaner inspires city crank tale
A Melbourne Town Hall scene features a small pale man in black awaiting an appointment with John Arthur Anderson. Police involvement follows and the stranger is revealed to be awaiting a nonexistent meeting, described as Melbourne’s latest crank anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lila Snell
Melbourne Town Hall
Collinse Street
Tiis
Perm Lam
John Arthur Anderson
Town Hall
John
Jean
Palesman
Burks and Wills
Melbourne
Also Mentioned on This Page
Moree
Chas
Percival
Taker
O'Hare
Carter
Ins
Sydney Lounel
Flemington
Aml
Flenington Station
Morin
Alien
West Coast
Tommy Burns
Buens
Rose Bay
Tfe
Ors
Burns
Mencourin
Croxford
Windsor
Sandringhsay Beach
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Stanway House
King Stre ‘Abio
Canbarea
Methioline
Adelailet
Pern
Ovat
Wriatiane
Ctfont Vedynnees
W. Branch
James Kela
Tlereagh Street
Moore St
Commonwealthy
Cho Commonwealth
Omnia
Serna Store
Federal
J. Plowright
Ipaling
Bechstein, Ronisch, Lipp
SAMES
Victor and
Belling
Newcastle, Lismore
LEA, & Perrins
Froduce
A.M. L. and F. Co. Limited
Eilich Street
Dence
A. H. Walker
Tonis
Page Woodcock
Lincoln
Bug
Bombala Timex
Delet
G.tweedie
Clement L. Wragge
RRGS
WOOL
Bark Leather Grain Brokers
NEW Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Company Limited
Olive London
Lef
Siot Mar
Eal
Victoria
Riverina
Cooper's
Palatine Insurance Coy
Collins Street West
Hearne
THE
Colonial Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Ltd
H.R. Bryan
Goulburn
Bridge Hotel
Jus
Ganger
Mangueson's
R. M’gae
Avins
Liconson
Fy Wile Tamson
Frankielel
Gonning
Dicense
Sen 4
Viagd Beg v
Withe i
Piitss
Feagm
Way
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