Attempted railway wrecking near Bridgewater and Ingle
A derailed piece of rail was secretly fastened to the track between Bridgewater and Ingle but was cut aside by the cow-catcher, preventing a likely train wreck during the late night hours.
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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1913
Page
1
A derailed piece of rail was secretly fastened to the track between Bridgewater and Ingle but was cut aside by the cow-catcher, preventing a likely train wreck during the late night hours.
A supporter touts Mammitein Drench and Ointment claiming 86 straight successes. The Drench reportedly helps cows after calving with sunken eyes and poor feeding, while the Ointment is hailed for healing sore teats and wounds on people and animals. The note emphasizes the ointment as indispensable for swollen udders.
A summarized itinerary lists departure from London with calls at Adelaide Fre mantle, Colombo for India, Egypt, Naples, Toulon, Gibraltar and final arrival Plymouth. The compact route highlights major ports and regions across the voyage.
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