Melbourne and Victoria News Roundup from Australian Press
Reports cover a football guard Diggle’s poor form against UnOver son, grand council debates on penalties and Greater Melbourne scheme, Geelong Paper Trust bonuses, the Belgic migrant voyage to Adelaide, Minister M Bride’s health progress, West Australian tramway purchase, bootmakers award class splits, a Melbourne builder J Gaxter’s death in Sydney, a Kalguris mine accident, Christchurch King’s Birthday injury, West Australian Arbitration Court wages, and Bendigo miner John Linton’s failed suicide attempt.
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Melbourne
Geelong Harter Trust
Ata
Risyal
Ctev
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Express
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Belgic
Victoria
Thomann
M’bride
Rapia
Perth
J. Gaxter
Sydney
Craig Williamson
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Marshall's
Rickarde
Hownd
Kalguris
W.A
Eymonds
Christchurch
Clements
Symons
Allwood
Job's Gully
Bendigo
John Linton
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Don’t Wait Till Tomorrow Cold Prevention Adverts
A Midland newspaper ad urges readers to prevent colds before they grow worse. It touts Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery for coughs and colds as a safe, unfailing remedy offered at Walter Stephens’ store for 1 shilling 6 pence. The copy warns of severe illness and consumption if neglected.
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Shelon
Walter Stephens
Cola
Dy Sheldon
Colac
Morse Indian Root Pills Claim Skin Disease Cure
An advertisement extolls Morse's Indian Root Pills as a blood cleansing cure for skin eruptions, boils, and blotches. It argues external remedies fail, credits the pills with liver and kidney support, and cites Mrs. L. Brown of Stewart Street Port Wales reporting improvement after use.
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Morse
Mrs. L. Brown
Stewart Steenle
Luka Street
Porth
Imavin
Dr. Morse
Sydney Bricklayer Accused in Double Shooting Case
Thomas Evans, a bricklayer, is alleged to have shot Margaret Biddle in Surrey Hill Sydney. He is in custody charged with shooting with intent to murder after Biddle was wounded and may not recover. Evans reportedly attempted suicide and was treated for a neck wound.
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Thomas Evans
Margaret Diddle
Surrey Hill
Sydney
Evans
Biddle
Mire Bidvila
Hans
Evana
Mia Biddim
Great Oaks From Little Acorns Grow
An early 20th century ad warns that consumption begins with a chest cold and urges prompt treatment. It promotes Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery as a relief and notes Walter Stephens of Colne as the seller.
New Subscription Rules Stated for Unpaid Papers
The notice outlines that publishers may continue sending papers until arrears are paid and subscribers remain responsible if papers are not collected or moved without informing the publisher. It notes courts view refusing papers as probable fraud and requires express notice to stop service. It ends with an unrelated cough remedy advertisement.
POST AND TELEGRAPH RATES FOR VICTORIA AND AUSTRALIA
The notice lists postage rates for letters packets and printed items in Victoria and across Australia, detailing weights and size limits for air mail, inland post, and overseas parcels. It includes rules for packets, registration fees, postal cards, and notes on international shipping to the United Kingdom and foreign countries.
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Muocehagdieg
Australia
Commonwealth
Austeralia
United Kingdom
New South Wales
British Protectoratea
Colonia
Aea
Victoria
Boots to Protect Feet in Wet Weather
Prepare for bad weather with boots praised for strength durability and value. The ad urges readers to buy from the seller to ensure the strongest, smartest footwear at a moderate price.
Castles Winter Pi Acme Fitzes Horse and Cow Rugs Ad
Advertising page listing assorted goods and prices including horse rugs cow rugs clippers pumps pottery watches lamps and lighting items alarm clocks boxing gloves and farm implements with prices in shillings and pence from a historical retailer.
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Martin's Horse
Elough
Ansonia
Ingersoll
Q Youths
Walker
Eac
Waterworks Licensed Plumber Ready at Colac Premises
JE Thompson holds a licence under the Colac Waterworks Trust for all necessary plumbing work at the Sampey Works. The firm is a well established old business promising readiness at the shortest notice for water services and premises plumbing in Colac.
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Colac
Escott
Colac. Tol
JE. Thompson
Cokie Waterworks Trust
Neovseary
Sampey
Colac Plumber Offers Lead Connections and Home Installations
Clydesdale Bros plumbers advertise supply and fixing of lead connections and house plumbing services in Colac. Hot and cold water laid on with enamel baths and wash basins. Showrooms open at Edgar's with prompt attention to orders and six months warranty. Also advertising music diplomas and teaching services with addresses on Manifold Street Colac.
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The
Water Trust
Edgar
J G Joanstone and Co Furniture Warehouse Ad
An old advertisement from J G Joanstone and Co promotes furniture linoleum and curtains at low rates. It highlights a wire mattress with a spiral spring girder and a free frame to aid wall display, along with moulding and upholstery services at Murray Street Colac.
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Colan
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