Tragedy and death in Melbourne reports at Albert Park and Botanical Gardens
A 15 year old Henry Stevens died after taking strychnine in a Melbourne rooming house. He warned fellow lodger William Smith and left a note asking his books to be given to Mr. King. Stevens, once prosperous, had recent financial worries tied to flour millers King and Co. Eliza beth Telford, 38, wife of Charles Belford, was found mangled on the railway near the Botanical Gardens. She had just left a private Richmond hospital and died after leaving her baby three months old. Police investigated her abrupt disappearance and earlier improvement before death.
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Henry Stevens
William Stevens
Albert Park
William Smith
Stevens
Smith
Tom
King
Ian
Messrs
King and Co
Botanical Gardens Bridge
Elizabeth Telford
Charles Belford
Barkly-street
Teast Brunswick
Telford
Socha
Edwards
Botanical Gardens
Belford
Edward
Cat
Tokio
Suman
Tfofie
Fea
Japan
Smuttin
Australia versus England Second Test at Melbourne
In warm Melbourne weather Australia posted 265 in their first innings with Carter 15 and Hobbs top scoring for England at 37. The English struggled with Armstrong and Macartney taking key wickets as Hobbs reached 64 and Hutchings later crafted a brave century. The crowd numbered 18, one of the highest turnouts, as Australia led by 3 against England in the second test.
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Gur
Melbowrinse
Elmost
Fislbee
Cartes
Crawford
Heather
Rassiand
Alaming Crawford
Tansford
Rowsford
Oleely
Carter
Hobbs
Baslitt
Hobba
Noble
Siun- Gert
Colter
Hobbe
Ekmuning
Brioghig
Jushicn
Pane
Saunders
Armstrong
Cotter
Innei
Efeau
Esseau
Derou
Huychome
Gatin
Math
Frem Saunders
Gunn
Alt Armstrong
Feld
Aler Macartney
Nolis
Lic Katemer
Guan
Wooerorine
Twashitt
Saundere
Bue
Surrey
Sydney
Samadere
Hluzliti
B& Armstrong Reg
H. Mutehings
Bateman
Nable
Macartney
Habbings
Wutchings
Macorigey
Hutchings
Cat Noble
Bowery
Myon
Thiefis
J Armetrong
Bevniary
Vighlice Hy
Molle
Ani de Gate
Plopere
Australia
Sade
Cane
Boudary
Saumdere Depsaed Cotter
Nobie
Morarlney
Hulchines
Cee Iron Macartney
Mill
Luis
Macartncy
Katelas
Ersund
Woman accused of obtaining money by false pretences in Ballarat
In Ballarat on 22 November a hotel licensee reported a woman obtained £1 from him via cheque. Detectives visited a lodging house in Moir Street. the woman matched the description, identified by the licensee and a father. She denied the charge, gave the name Mary M. Lites, and was arrested after distress. she agreed to go to the watchhouse with the infant.
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Ballarat
Frank Carver
Tattereall's
Joss
Shane
Drm Strong
Moir-street
Carver
Porson
Ihee
Mary M.lites
Friendly and Debating Societies Hold Biannual Meeting
The Friendly and Debating Societies met in the Catholic Societies hall on Tuesday evening with about 69 members present. President Mr Ins Hughes chaired. reports showed funds and balances, with attention to sick, funeral, and management accounts and a growing membership.
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Sirigea Management
Muilitary
TD. - Walsh
Wader
Mrod.t. Berley
B. J
J. 2B. Ferguson
Tush M
A. T. Caran
G. Curren
D.w. Dobbyn
Jas, Gughes
Eyre
Lynch
J. W. Leighton
T. Pe White
Aletepile
Button
T. P. Walsh
T. P
Syuels
Funcelm
Neil
Sabagement
St. Mary's Halls
Thio Naan. Agnthetit
Vor
St. Mary's Hall
St. Martha
Sydney
Geelong
St. Patrick's Society
Willy Whe
Our Catholic
Stuler
B.S
Jon
J. E. Forguso
TT Walsh
Wincell
Iis
ACIS
Allines
Jennings
Walsh
Mutenhoy
Woteh
Sailor Drowned in Wharf Rope Misadventure
A French sailor named Ferdinand Guodion, 23, drowned at Port Melbourne after a later schoollike prank on the ship Villem de ln Cintat. Sailors moved along the rigging from ship to wharf after tea, Gandion fell into shallow water while rope walking, life buoys were used, two divers tried to save him, body recovered by police. The coroner noted it appeared he was showing off before his date.
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Port Melbourne
Ferman Guodion
Gandion
Nini
Verier
Netidental
Senate Election Adelaided Proclamation Sets Feb 15 Vote
Governor-in-Council issues writ for January 13 to elect a successor to James V. O’Loghlin after his election was annulled by the Court of Disputed Returns on December list. Nomination day is January. election fixed for February 15.
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Adelaide
Srrahier
James V. O'Loghlin
O'Loghlin
Court of Disputed Returns
Janes Vardon
Awful Sciatica Attack Recounted in Melbourne Ad
A Melbourne man details a five year struggle with severe sciatic pain that nearly ended his life. After trying Dr Williams Pink Pills, he recovered over several months and has stayed well for years. Also promotes Goughs Cough Syrup and related remedies with local pharmacy pricing and contact notes.
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Mer. Gon
Woodburn
Nott Treet
Port Melbourne
Sage
Dr. Williams
Experiences of the Shamrock in Ocean Yacht Race
The Launceston Examiner reports T A Dickson owner of the yacht Shamrock recounting a storm filled voyage to Tamar Heads Tasmania during the ocean yacht race. The crew faced gales heavy seas and a damaged dinghy but the Shamrock pressed on and reached George Town, praising the Heads lighting and noting Rambler and Thistle ahead.
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Tamar Heads
Tasmania
Launceston
T. A. Dickson
Big
Thomas Presims Day
Rudder
New York
Sound-Castle
Lemry
George Town
Mersey
Dickson
Hew Golliery Troubles at Waycastliss Newcastle
Four Newcastle collieries idle including Pacific Rhondda Dudler and Killingworth. Machine rates paid at Pacific and Rhondda until Naval Commission decides wage terms. Day wages unsettled. owners resist higher pay while surface hands may gain some increase. The miners expect trouble to stretch over a short period with general pay increases anticipated in the district.
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Waycastlis
Thurday
Newcastle
Pacific
Rhondda
Dudler
Killingworth
Rhonda
Naval Commission
Crem Clie
Liege
Portarlington Weather Brings Benefit to District
Geelong district notes a heavy rain spell easing drought, boosting pasturage and stock. Many farms suffered hay losses due to lack of cover. improvements include soaking subsoil and ample water for oil, with December 1907 recording the heaviest rains of the year at 6.50 inches, and yearly total around 22.65 inches, the lowest since 1902. Local entertainments were curtailed by bad weather but summer gatherings later drew crowds.
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Campera
Bir
Wy Cole
Cole
Clarence
Cruizes
Portarlington
Loon
Foresters
Amy Simpson
Geelong
Patrick
Deacher
Clothing burned by tobacco causes severe injuries in Drumborg
In Western District January 2nd a resident of Drumborg, Owen McLightin, suffered severe burns after his clothing caught fire from a tobacco pipe. He was found by a passer-by in a semi unconscious state and transported to Heywood for surgical treatment. Marion Morrison of South Portland dislocated her jaw yawning, requiring Dr Slegman to reset the bone. Oakbank officer Mc8 was elected for the west riding of the shire of Portland.
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Owen Mloightin
Drumborg
AL Lomehlin
Heywood
Airl
Marion Morrison
South Portland
Slegman
Dundas Shire Council Rejects Further Road Aid
The Closer Settlement Board refused to grant the Dundas Shire Council further assistance for road works on Strathkellar Settlement. The project has incurred heavy expenditure. A separate note records a successful Methodist excursion to Portland on Boxing Day raising £118. The departmental guarantee for the trail was £0 10s.
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Eevantary
Dundas Shire
Strathkellar
Portland
Local cricket pause ahead of Melbourne test match
Sporting intelligence notes a temporary halt to local cricket tomorrow with players likely to visit Melbourne to attend the test match. The race program resumes on Saturday the 7th with selections listed for Preshwater Creek Highton Swaler Creek Hiphtee Lethbridge Bond-street Corio Duniors St Pauls Barraboal and more, naming probable picks from their clubs.
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Ponannl
Horwend
Lone
Lamb
Eager Rankin
Squires
Thorne
Wall
Bannockburn
Lethbridge
Bannockbuty
Baker
Baglin
Bowman
Blacker
Caffrey
Dunston
Flahive
Horwood
Morvilion
Martin Ay Pillows
Ghuin
Whelps
Bond-street
Corio Duniors
Kartinia
Bond
Martin
Waiters
Soo
Clarke
Hrngan
Hitachiyama Sailes as Japan's Great Wrestling Idol
Hitachiyama of Japan, revered as the sport’s idol, prepares for a grand exposure tour of the United States and Europe with a crew of heavyweights and attendants. The article details his fame, samurai lineage, imposing size, and the ceremonial, ritualized world of sumo wrestling, including venue setup, officials, and the rigorous, audience-driven spectacle surrounding each bout.
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Siujutsu
Hitsekiyama
Japan
Ias
United States
Europe
Aitochiyama
Dairo
Avsanurai
Titachiyama
John L. Sullivan
Ets
Esquimalt Fortress and Its Ocean Setting
Esquimalt lies at the southern tip of Vancouver Island within the Strait of Juan de Fuca and is framed by the Olympic Mountains. The harbor offers safe entry day or night, a deep average depth of forty five feet, and serves as a vital anchorage on major trade routes with strategic ties to Victoria and Vancouver City. The text links its growth to the Canadian Pacific Railway and notes its role as a distant yet connected outpost on the way to the mainland.
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Vancouver Island
Strait of
Sim Juan de Frica
Tesquimante
Ecquilmault
Victoria
British Columbis
Vancouver
Strait of Georgia
Dominion
North American
Canada
Colowbin
Rocky Mountains
Ie Bea
Tiedian
Canadian Pacific Railway
Tsing
Upland
Tranty
Dritiss
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Hadae Atwaleong
Bo sWilleter
Stansford
Rou Out
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Crawfor Carter
Tinatitt
Grawio Saunders
Pieler
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Tor
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Lfor
Brand
Fidler
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Fane
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Huis
Low
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Zul Reen
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Borrling
Arustrone
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al Fads
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Soren Wickela
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Friendly and Debating Societies
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Hitachiyamwa
Hitachi
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Tankemon Ichizo
Mito Middle School
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J.J. Flowan
Tartu Cotte Srever
Menesvens
Geelongy
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Rialto
Collins-Streen
Dalgety & Company Limited
Genera Commission
Howe
Thornton Ceil
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Terang
Hammton
Ey Colac
Baker, Sydemay & CO
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Ai Terang
Interia
London
Loweet
Gienopsgate
Aberdeen Tames
Setey Ee
Africa
White Star Line
Bandas Ee Oy
Arica
Peninsular and Oriental &N. CO
Suez Cann
London Messageries Maritimes CO
Sues Gunal
Nippon Yosen Baibha Wa Wan
Span Stearns
Strachan, Murray & Shannon Proprietary
Dire
North Pacific
Hooper and CO
Eraph
Vickery
Skylar Uroaig
Ale Girocey
TA. Relly
Electric’ Packers
Covel St
Kandy
Ine
Itehegent
Brederick Montagu Nutgel
Alwren Igt
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