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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jan 13, 1905

Page

3

Dan Teno The Great Wilechiefmaker Dies At Sprisgfield

Dan Teno a famed pantomime star known as the Wilechiefmaker died suddenly at Springfield Clapham Park aged about 50. Born February 1501 at Bee Court Kings Cross his career rose from youth to headlining Drury Lane turns including The Beanstalk and The White Cat. He charmed audiences with comic sketches and song and was celebrated for his stage presence and clever impersonations.

Dan Les Lord's Weekly Dan Teno Wilechiefmaker Sprisgfield Clapham Park Thomas Hettle London Paysion Meath Bee Court King’s Cross St. Pacers Station John Wille Ny Rite Patie Lawek North Londen Cole Frank Felici Princess's Dale Impressario Semier Metro Loodoo Surrey Theatre Chrishuse Eve Beanstalk Wis Daly George Conquest Maude Seton Lillie Ernest Yids Meisel Tolstay Wunvers Drury Tom Costella Itera Wilson Ale Gately Vodrovini Christus Leno Arin Thayne Tinker Atolant Drury Lane Her Fert Campbell Haery Shells Joan Pielene wWiett Vernon Maggie Dagein Griffiths Bros. | Aptivs Dene Victor Stevens Tondimother Hick the Beanstalk Hod Io Mr Ton Hide Sirveless Beauty and the Beast Beauty Belle Bilton Deidy Munle Ciao City Surrey Lneels Cena Iir Kelly Leno Minny Arthur Collins Hickory Dan

Calcutta Tablet Errored Lord Curzon Rectifies Mistake

In Chowringhee Calcutta a government tablet at a Bengal Club gate misnamed Macaulay and his office. Lord Curzon intervened by letter to Bengal authorities, correcting that he was Law Member not Legislative Member and that Macaulay was not ennobled then. The emendations were adopted after discussion.

Chowringhes Calcutta Maraulor Portesian Bengal Macaulay Supreme Council Tolows Thomas Bablogton Macaulay Lord Curzon Government of Lord Macau- Jay

SMITHY KOOKMAKER EDGAR WALLACE

An Edgar Wallace piece recounts a vivid London scene with colorful trades and characters. It follows SMITHY the bookmaker and Nobby in betting schemes, detailing a humorous night of wagers, disqualifications, and the evolving plan to beat the system as talk turns to a new scheme and potential fame.

Jon Whrtis Ant Cole Cole Bitelay Ae Institute of Bestralut Viltusey Nee Snot Cosma Rome Caine Valecey Nobby Sabithy Haelliy Suailthy Louker Stillin's Owln Sertich Lala Deveneline Amithy Ntnl Devanatine Yaresey Edgar Wallace

Manchuria Brigands Fer Free Lances Cause Rail Attacks

Manchuria brigands allied with the Japanese harass the Mukden Harin railway, targeting the railway and creating anxiety. Histories suggest these bands emerged after wars, are linked to unemployed fighters, and function as violent, mobile insurgents amid regional instability.

Tussia Japans Sin-lo Mwadetehi Mukden Harin China Catneze Agua

Rammed by a Whale Schooner Sunk

A London report describes an Atlantic encounter with a giant sperm whale that struck the schooner Anna, sank the ship, and left the crew to launch the lifeboats. The vessel sailed from New Brunswick to Queenstown when the disaster occurred, and attempts to abandon ship were made amid heavy seas and whale activity near Dover Straits.

London Saverler Liverpool Atlantic Lewland New Brunswick Elrete Queenstown Quernomore Fohnston Quernoyore Dover Straits Allynillun Gom Holga Eudilenty Vesex Dover Sumlis Dally Mall

Tragic Coincidence Strikes Lindon Law Courts Inquest

In the Lindon Law Courts barrister Tri. Sa temlor suddenly swooned and died within minutes. Earlier a brother, Mr Winther Wright, also died suddenly at Lisburn, County Down. The inquest heard the body was moved to the West minister Mortuary. Alexander Henry was named among the deceased, a noted figure at the Temple and on the northern circuit. The episode prompted witnesses to seek privacy as the unfortunate man was placed in a recumbent position near the counsel’s bench.

Lindon Law Courts Freind Cnrner of Counsel's Bench Apepeal Court Gentemann Staefle Eviderow Burt Geimd Bartad Oy Thes Ume Min Alexander Heory Miruiler Mortwary Winither Wright Honey William Tennent Elowry J.P Lisburn County Down Jast Alexander Henry Marth Trelo Inne of Conve Cenvy Cmd Nnet Bar Peninl Ao Honoraire Fils

Dartmoor Warders Attackings at Prison Outbreak

In Dartmoor an outbreak left 115 convicts in charge of about 200 warders amid violent assaults. A long term convict leading a gang attacked Assistant Warder Stone with a shovel, then another convict struck Hall with a hammer. Hall was injured and later discharged from the infirmary. Stone and Hall aided by a third convict, preventing further harm.

Dartmoor Haymond Princetown Pripoem Portland Eydfeniy Imam Steno Oliver Stone Hia Assail Hall Hal Liloyd's Weekly

The Spike and the Workhouse Gate Story Told by a Destitute Man

The narrative depicts homeless men branded as tramps calling the Spike a cruel fate within the workhouse system. It describes hunger cold and humiliation, with a detailed account of jaillike rooms hammocks and the harsh routine. The piece condemns organized charity and the workhouse as a modern form of blood money.

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Fleeing War Refugees Shelter in Whitechapel

A Daily News report describes Jewish and Christian refugees sheltering in Whitechapel as they flee Russia and avoid conscription. It notes many aim for Sweden or America, with conditions limiting entry to the well off and hundreds passing through Tilbury weekly.

Whitechapel Kent Belns Christiana Aweden America South Africa Tilbury Daily News Japan Fay Adoot Bern Mitek ii Che Koyno Germany Reuter

Society's Mewest Craze Lures Lizards and Snakes at Opera

A Daily News report details a trend among high society at the Royal Italian Opera where elites bring exotic pets to performances. Ladies and gents display animals including monkeys and pythons in boxes, with some owners openly sharing reptiles and birds during the show while paying admission.

Royal Talian Circus Nathalie Janotim Signor Volp Eter Elener Volpe Adrian Chrotes Menchithiat Royal Talian Opera Somoalit Hidles West End Daily News

Lord Ashton Pledges Public Works For Lancaster

Proposed erection of municipal buildings and a public hall at Lancaster with 18 000 pounds, plus an ornamental structure in Williamson Park costing up to 2 000, and broader utility upgrades. The town hall would face a Queen Victoria statue Lord Ashton also plans. A commercial expedition departs for the Persian Gulf amid Curzon’s aim to leverage Tibet and East Asia affairs, with Russia’s Eastern moves shadowing the plan.

Lord Ashton Tlancagter Facos Williamcon Park Momtyy Persian’ Gulf Lord Curzon Tibet Asia

OLD LADY MURDERED IN TRAGEDY NEAR HOME

A violent murder is reported as a woman is found dead in her home after a dispute with a man named Sampson. The scene shows crushed walls and a pool of blood, with the suspect detained and remanded for seven days.

Great Seal and Solomon's Judgment in Histories

The article recounts episodes surrounding the Great Seal of England, from Brougham’s era to James II and the fate of the Seal in the Thames. It weaves romance with sanction, noting royal fate and the Solomon parallel as observers reflect on ceremonial power and a long tradition.

Paghimi Edward Brougham Bia Withiamr TV Wak Brougham Hinvests Lyndhurst Solomon Courer James II Thames Lambeth London William Grange Clemcellor Thurlow Weatminster Gazette

Foreign languages a schoolboy s idea in wie magazine

A schoolboy writes in the Wie Magazine on seven languages dead or alive, arguing about the confusion of learning multiple tongues. He recalls a French master and reflects on language learning, politics, and a wartime tone referencing Japan and England with neutral, observational wording.

Wie Tlion Engenous Paul Yi ‘Robich

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