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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Apr 14, 1911

Page

4

Christening of the Earl’s Heir Sparks Giant English Park Feast

Wisamint Milton, five weeks old and heir to the Earl Fitzwilliam, was christened at Wentworth Woodhouse private chapel. Thousands of miners and guests enjoyed a park feast with an ox roasted whole, brass bands, and grand tents as Earl Fitzwilliam greeted laboring men and their families in a day of pageantry and celebration.

Wisamint Milton Sind Fitswilliam Wentworth Woodhouse England Ireland Canavila Yorkshire Rere Park Erent Wentworth Othe Verm Wallers Dhanksyoviniye Babs Tan Muerriod Warelel Seeettiew Boeke Petewatham Motta Euneline Glenn Avicher Fitzwalliams Imuimen Atari Joseph Leone Bayer St. Pianeray Ieee Remy Dawg Fuestr Tonta Earl Fitewilliam Earl Fitzed Tiam Fie Desili

Fragmented tale of wealth and fireworks at a christening

A story recalls a prosperous man whose luck grows with a son, while fireworks light the park. The scene contrasts opulence with a historic scarf from Hastings tied to a noble lineage, amid faded ads and postal rules.

William the Conqueror Hastings Earl Fitzwilliam Lioyd

Pungent critiques in Whistler Rossetti art feud

A sharp exchange about Whistler and Rossetti highlights delayed ideas and framing wit. Rossetti stalls on an idea then offers a sonnet, finally completes a painting later shown publicly. A separate tale recounts a critic praising Leighton's Helen of Troy as if the painter claimed it.

Whistler Rossetti Jimmy Curi Frien Roscetti Talomy Tour Oeritie Lord Leighton Helen of ‘Troy Arademy

Rabbit Driving Drives Farmers to Hunt Jack Rabbits in California

A correspondent describes rabbit driving in California where farmers gather with vehicles and riders to corral and chase jack rabbits across fields. The mass drive ends with rabbits funneled into a corral and shot, part of a tradition amid California’s prairie dog habitat decline and pests.

California Illustrated Loudon News Alifortia

The Cannibal Mole

A vivid caricature of a mole described as endlessly active and cannibal in its behavior. It tunnels through earth with powerful paws and digs for worms while battling rivals and feeding constantly to sustain a fierce inner fire that requires frequent meals.

Donnybrook F. Fino

Wanderings of the Pole since 1899 observed worldwide

Since autumn 1899 observers at six stations around the 34th parallel have tracked North Pole drift. Professor Albercht of Potsdam completed a ten year diagram showing the mean Pole position circled in an irregular spiral, with major deviations in 1903 and 1909, and a typical displacement around 20 feet from the center through most of 1909.

Albrecht Potsdam

Camera Gifts And Skincare Items For Christmas

A readable ad promotes cameras and photographic supplies from 6 each as a Christmas gift. Also advertised are skin care products and remedies for eczema, pimples, burns, and rashes with prices in shillings and pence.

Unclear Medical Ad Poses Health Claims in Aged Text

Fragmentary OCR style notice touts various tonics and remedies for liver, diarrhea, toothache, asthma, and other ailments, naming multiple products and cures. The language is disjointed and resembles an old advertisement, listing treatments such as Liver Tenio, Hynes Liver Tenio, Biseys Ganzh Gure, and Night Bell with no clear modern clinical backing.

Bufscek Hyman Glarryon

Bendigo 100 Yards Sprint Draws Crowds as Donaldson Triumphs

In Bendigo a world championship 100 yards sprint saw Jack Donaldson from the Bendigo district defeat American holder C E Holway. The race drew visitors from across the region with blue badges signaling Donaldson’s supporters. Trainer K R Terry promoted the event with a 210 shilling prize, run over LW yards, at the Upper Reserve track amid strong prep by both sprinters.

Bendigo C. E. Holway America Jack Donaldson Thi Kering Inglewood Hothoven Od. Tronaldsen Denildaon Trabyar Trark Aed Dar Chobee Tracka Wu Wor Ohese Eich Betas Dogaldsonu Ryan Os Donallsni Ieee Duivye Nestle Tronalelson LDR TNT

Belay 1 and Dancrous Remedy Advertisement

An older advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as a reliable cure for various ailments including diarrhoea and colic. It claims family use is common and urges keeping the product in the home. Sold by Messe Hilson and Co and Messrs Levian Brow with local shop names listed.

Chamberlain Colne and Alvie Levian Brow, Corurgoke I Advt

A Boon to Farmers and Dairymen

Dairy plant, belts and steam engines advertised for dairies and farms. New Imperial Oil Engine promoted with price details. Notices for conductor box and church-related matters listed. For particulars contact Mr J G Johnston at Orient House.

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