Auction Prices At Geelong Stock Sale Dominated By Colts And Fillies
A Geelong sale saw strong turnout and brisk demand for horses and ponies. Prices ranged from £3 to £40 for various categories including draswhrs and saddle horses, with high attendance and offers from both local and external buyers. Notable vendors included Mess C Dybor sor and P. Bursington Gee, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arens
John
Dyborsor
P. Bursington Gee
Thatcher
Fe PB
Sait
J_ EK
Robinson
Hawpron
J. Atton
J. Holsisa Eilesd
J. MacDonald
EL Siva
Esrepoorsky
William Beck
Ghellerss
T. Tufield
J_ Sloper
Per
J. Anderson
T. Prower
Bond
Esvra
Fi Rire Best Sprovem
Inel
Backiawer
J. Chars
J. Tucker
J. Fostegemld
C. Lrnne
R. Barclett
Wwest
J. Foser
D. GS Sharp
T- Grinter
F. Bowman
E. Sar
Hun
Fragmented OCR market notes on farm produce and prices
The item lists varying prices for barley, pollard, capers, and seeds, with quantities and quotations unclear due to OCR errors. Mentions nearly all items including Cape hare, Cape har, potatoes, and prime med with inconsistent figures, indicating a chaotic market report rather than a coherent price table.
Ballarat Produce Market Report Shows Mixed Prices
Messrs A M Greenfield and Co report a mixed market with steady to firm prices for peas and meat while wood and other goods show varying bids. Wheat and flour trade remains stable, hay holds at strong levels, potatoes and carrots move slowly, and overall supplies are up with cautious demand in a quiet week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballarat
A. M_ Greenfield
Akeres
Breas
Poliand
Medes J_ W_ Gray and Co
Mining Report Fragments From Survey Notes
Reports describe crossent and search activities with terms like slave and wall cutting. Observations note water, laminated faces, eastward cutting, timbered sections, and material changes in stone. A title word appears “Leeekine” suggesting a keyword found in the notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dredd Walkalla
Crossent
Sait
Terel
Sith
Wall
Stock market brief from Ballarat exchange
Fragmentary stock notes list buy and sell questions and recorded prices. Entries mention names and numbers such as standard prices with bids and asks, though many details are garbled. The column reflects a local market snapshot with unclear figures and inconsistent text.
Birthday Tunnel and other breed sales list note
A compact OCR fragment details numerous horse names, birthdates, and sale figures. Entries include Birthday Tunnel born 3/6, Brivish Bammer, Borat Creek, and Jubilee related lots with prices and sale notes. Multiple horses listed with birth dates, sales figures, and estate references appear in a dense catalog-like summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brivish Bammer
Borat
Creek
Platean
Duke
Duke of Weethatee
Duke Befine Estate
Glenfine
Glenite Consols
Great W. Glenine
Hebburn
Last Chance
United
Lads Parker
Hain
Sales
Red Hill
Sehatapol Phiten No
Sons of Preedam
Do. Central
Ales
South
Sales Ie
South Star
Lis
Dow Extended
Star of the East
FE Linfordshire Reef
Victoria United
iWaedr Yelloak
Williams’Flucr
Australian Hospital Provident Society Annual Report Summary
The report to the fifty third annual meeting presents a year with a very large volume of new business totaling 1 8357 policies, premium revenue of £130 010, and in force policies at December last of 269 307. It notes cash profit of £238 38 available for division, the largest in a single year, and bonuses distributed totalling £9 792 496, about 33 percent of premiums since inception. The rate of expense to local receipts remains low at 83 pence per seat, with interest on the fund at £199 per cent. Richard Teece, FIA FF A, remarks on the knowledge and care of the office and the society’s strong performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iy Dieeloees
Jiet
Ceelery
Richard Teece
FIA
Norie
The Wicklow boy who became Oxford professor
The narrative chronicles a boy named Joe Wright evolving from a slate of poverty to a respected figure at Oxford. It details early schooling limits, family strain, and his self-driven studies and work to fund learning. The piece notes his rise amid the Fresco-German War era and his lasting impact on regional memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lilliseston
de Joseph Wighs
Sie
Lillings
Tod Siss
Hale Joe
Howe
Wees
Househeld
Ale Wright
Saltaire
Life
Joe Wes
Dar
Joe
Young Wright
Tims
Carle
Thor
Manningham
Bethelbens
Yorkshire milLbonds
Selpolmagier
Lis
Patie Coummry
Thien
Rare Shakespeare first folio copies fetch high sums
A Victorian notice notes a scarce early edition of Shakespeare works, with bids and sales details. Only five perfect copies exist, one sold for 155 pounds. others held by libraries. Bedford Literary Institute property, purchased by Mr Quaritch, with a Rembrandt portrait valued at 1099 ruineas. Public interest and rare book market activity highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Souk Furshio
Shin
Aix
Sathelys Lasttear
Bedford Literary and Seiantife Institute
General Latrasy
Quaritch
Ruineas
Aight
Adel
George Hooper
Premier Speech Sparks Citizens Reform Debate at Clunes Meet
The Reform movement refutes Premier Clunes speech with strong calls for parliamentary and economic reform. Citizens’ Reform delegates urge Kyabram policies, critique department transfers, and press for reduced Assembly size while praising Victoria’s leaders for backing reform aims amid public demonstrations and a severe accident involving Lancaster.
Queensland stoppage over mail service dispute evolves
Queensland authorities resist extortionate demands from a coalition including the State Government, Queensland National Bank and Cobb and Co. A message from Mr Buracatt, Queensland Deputy, confirms Cobb and Co. will resume delivering mail awaiting financial arrangements with a local bank. The Federal Government fears intrique to pressure concessions for nail contractors. cabinet faced heavy pressure this week with promised revelations when papers are laid before Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
COGL
Queensland
Queensland National Bank
Messrs Cobb and Co
Petmaster-Gunerl
Buracatt
Palg
Alcess Cobb and Co
James Rutherford
Brisbane
Ane Bakers
Hare
Georgetown
Croydon
Mareeha-Herberton
Alwades-Gourect
Messrs Cobh
Restated NSW UATLS Rail Contract Advances
The Posmaster General received a report from the Deputy Postmaster General in Sydney about the Burke and Manningford track, noting renewed action on the contract and some delays. The communication mentions Alessis Coli and Co as involved and references the updated terms for the project in New South Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Yen
Cobh
Buwrke-Hanagerford Mall
Dors
Alessis Coli and Co
New South Wales
Lerder Sordieo
Elze
Illusive Agricultural Exhibition Plans Stir Melbourne
A chaotic OCR style notice outlines plans for an agricultural show in Melbourne with ties to Victoria and dinner at the Agricultural Society. It mentions a “Wireless Trophy” and prizes, plus discussions between states on arrangements. The text references EO directed events, sponsors and a forthcoming event in November with products and displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slaire
Ascimummi
Ibitine Aloes
Victoria
Reva Agncultural
Soctels
Melbourne
Lord Hopetoun's Retirement and the Governor General's Allowances
A report outlines the fiscal dispute over Governor General Lord Hopetoun's allowances. It notes a firm House of Representatives stance on bills, potential funding from the Treasurer, and estimates totaling around £15,000 for the first 18 months plus travel, lighting, and maintenance costs. The piece mentions an 18 month period, intergovernmental discussions, and a pending decision on who will govern when the transition begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Lord Hopetoun
Lord Honetown
Fatore le
New South Wales
Victoria
Home Department
William Lyne
Tran
Commonwealth
I. Ae
Lord Hopetoun's Departure For Selene August
Rumors swirled over Lord Hopetoun's timing with speculation he may leave in July for Selene though official plans suggest he will remain in Australia until October. Governor General aged Tenmyson would administer the Commonwealth until the successor arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Hopetoun
Selene
Asyllenar
Lord Hepetours
Australia
Sour
Commonwealth
Lord Hopetoutt
A Picturesque Coronation Project in Lombard Street
Readable signs from historic Lombard Street displays link past and present in a Coronation exhibit. The collection traces tavern, bookseller, and trades signs from 1503 to 1725, noting symbols like Bishop’s Head, White Horse, Crown and Muffin, Flying Horse, Black Lion, and many others, with depictions to be shown as transparencies or ensigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lombari
St. James’s Gazette
Lownbardstrest
London
Lombard-street
Campaigns and delays in NSW capital site plans
The article notes ongoing delays in relocating the New South Wales capital from Welbourne and remarks that Sir William Lyne hopes to address the site question after the session. He cautions it may be several years before the new merstory buildings are ready, while the capital remains in Welbourne. A health ad promotes Wolfe's Schnapps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syding Moi
Lae
Federal House of Representatives
Groum Carecel
Geasch Party
Senate
New South Wales
Wil
William Lyne
Welbourne
Clarke's Blood Mixture advertised with dubious health claims
An old advertisement touts Clarke's Blood Mixture as a cure for numerous ailments from skin and leg issues to blood disorders. It warns of waste in blood from tissues and extols the formula as a miraculous remedy sold widely at 25 or 0 per bottle, while warning against imitators and counterfeit products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clacke
Clarke
Defence retrenchment eyed for permanent and militia forces
The acting Defence Minister Sir William Lyne and federal commandant discuss reducing the defence rate by 180000 annually. Sir Edward Hutton submits a plan later called not very reasonable, with retrenchment likely in permanent and militia forces, rifle clubs largely untouched. Reductions target Victoria New South Wales Queensland with naval cuts in many states, and any salary adjustments may offset abolished allowances. The new order is slated to begin on July 1st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian, Lyne
Sydney
William
Edward Hutton
Will
Haring
Victoria
New South Wales
Queensland
Vietora
Aiward Feitton
Ingis
Rhodes and Napoleon: parallels and perils of empire
A critical essay contrasts Rhodes and Napoleon, noting shared vision and ruthless methods. It argues both manipulated masses and wealth, but contends Napoleon sought glory while Rhodes pursued empire and commerce. The piece warns that amibition can unleash misery, limiting praise for either figure.
Ancient Order of Foresters reports year end figures
Mr J Lister Stead, Permanent Secretary, released the annual returns for the Ancient Order of Foresters showing a total membership of 928,059 with 749,011 male adult benefit members and 7,903 female adults. Juvenile membership fell by 1,714 to 198,060, 55 courts with 6,802 members were suspended but reinstated, and the fund rose by £337,022 to a record high. Sick pay supported 162,699 members in the United Kingdom at an average of 46.85 days, compared with 214,040 members and 41.08 days in 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lister Stead
Order of Foresters
Mombers
LVAT
United Kingdo
German Czech clash at St Joseph Church on St Joseph’s Day
Time honored Vienna note says a German sermon in Prague’s Capuchin Church was challenged by Czech parishioners who demanded Czech language. When the Capuchin Father began, Germans left and no sermon was preached, highlighting sectarian tension in a historic Prague service. Also advertises a hair dye product promising to restore grey hair to its original color.
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Daily Mail
Vienna
St. Joseph's
St. Joseph's Church
Capitel Order
Prague
Cucek
Beysan
Germany
Csechs
Sasaian
Fariandonroad
Dondou
England
Adrh
Derelict Vessel Rescued Three Men After Ocean Sinking
Fremantle reports aboard St Mary that the Dutch barque Gertruida Gerarda, en route Sourabays to South Africa in ballast, capsized in mid ocean due to mud ballast shifting. Captain Duit abandoned ship with his wife and crew. three men were rescued by a passing steamer 600 miles west of Fremantle. The boat, overloaded, likely will not reach shore. rescued crew had minimal water and provisions for two years aboard the derelict.
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Adelaide
Fremantle
St. Alary
Sigon Bay
A. Scott
Gertruida Gerarda
Sourabays
South Africas
Beott
Derelieh
Sesman
Duit
Java
Jars
Carpeter
Soirsbaya
LARCENY BY LAWYERS IN SYDNEY COURT RULINGS
Two solicitors were struck off the rolls in Sydney. Henry John Urquhart misappropriated about £53 and failed to explain the handling of funds loaned by Patrick Drury to Edaeline Davis. Justice Stephen denounced the case as discreditable and urged severe punishment. Urquhart faces costs and disbarment. N V Griffin of Gundagai also struck off after failing to account for £2513 from a property sale, with £196 kept as costs. The bishop settled the balance and Griffin was removed from the roll with costs imposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Henry John Urquhart
Lim
Patrick Drury
Edaeline Davis
Urquhart
Stephen
N.V. Griffin
Gundagai
Honan Cathyulie Presbytery
Gunn
Pather Donavan
Grifin
Disgraceful death chamber scene shocks London inquest
An inquest at St Luke's, London heard a chaotic death scene after Bridget Macquire, 70, died. Witnesses including Thomas Macquivre, a blind son, and Jones clashed around the corpse in 13 Bostwick Street as a lamp teetered and cries filled the room. The jury returned a natural causes verdict while condemning witness conduct and the street’s dangerous character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's
London
Bridget Maccuire
Melbourne Merant
Thomas Macquvire
Hils
Bostwick Street
Ir Jones
Jones
Haestwick-street
German forestry discipline and rotation plans noted
A European observer highlights Germany’s forest management practice with long rotation cycles and annual felling within a system of age classes. The German official’s lengthy probation precedes senior posts, while planning ensures steady forest growth despite yearly harvests.
Fragmented health ad drift from old UK paper?
The OCR reads like an 19th century medical ad and demographically odd figures. It mentions chronic chest complaints and a great peppermint cure by Woods, with Winslow’s soothing syrup claimed to ease teething pain, diarrhea, and wind in infants. It cites London papers and quarterly reviews, in a jumbled list of numbers and items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
Syruj Ie
The Boverie Loss and Underwriter Duty
The Boverie and related ships face general average in a primary loss scenario. Underwriters oversee the stake while a mishap risk and insured cargo details are noted, with Age and Yaplisferro overcharter cancellations and Fremantle departures shaping the ongoing tally. The Tosalena, two and a half days into her charter, is deemed a very leaky vessel after a storm incident. The Age discharges at Fremantle and later proceeds to Hanbury to tow Amber before Melbourne return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boverie
Theost
Yaplisferro
Tosalena
Ehetter
Fremantle
Hanbury
Amber
Melbourns
The Lifeboat Crew at Fremantle Meeting
The Boragic is alongside Victors Quay in Perth as a group forms to recognize the bravery and skill of the lifeboat chief and second officers and two men for leading a long voyage of over a thousand miles aboard the Boverie lifeboat. A committee will arrange suitable recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Victors Quay
Fremantle
Deras
Wrecked Crew of Essington Massacred by Blacks
A Malay survivor from Tepane Bay aboard the Essington reports a crew wreck on Banda Island about 400 miles north west of the Australian coast. After landing, the men were attacked by Indigenous people, speared and clubbed. all were killed except the narrator who escaped. He later joined Malay crews aboard the Essington and reported the incident, showing a healed wound as proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Darwin
Essington
Bowen Straits
Alundt
Tepane Bay
Banda
Asys
Saoderimg
Gshers
Aboot
View of American Industry Declares Machinery Drives Supremacy
AL Levasseur, visiting American industry, argues that rapid mechanization, higher wages, and intensive specialization fuel U S industrial lead. He cites Minneapolis mill outputs and foreign observers noting American machinery as superior and essential to high productivity, with workers trained for fast, continuous tasks and little downtime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL. Lavaséour
Friel
Arscriva
Prowest
United States
Toris
Ameria
America
Futlavwuit
Worneuwl
Janer
Ole Fuother
Gunerat
Pribes
Clisease
Imetanes
Levassear
M. Longscur
Amerie
Amarien
Lovagseer
France
Federal Capital Site Tour Reaches Dalnety With Few Inspections
Federal representatives arrive at Dalnety after a 40 mile drive. The small town accommodates several members in private houses and the courthouse. They plan to inspect the Yass site if possible, while routes to Cooma and further stops are mapped. Dinner price at 3/6 is deemed too high. a simple tea is ordered. The public expresses disappointment in Yass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VDNEY
Dalnety
Mmr
Cooma
Oyen
Bungerdore
Vis Lake George
Tarapa
Goolbures
Yass
Yassara
Argus
Salaries of Caser Members Against Parliamentary Pay
Union members in the Boilermakers and Shipbuilders unions decided on direct Parliamentary representation. A circular asks members to rate who should be the representative and what salary and allowances to pay. Various MPs’ annual sums are listed, with extra travel and living expenses noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tran and Steel
Cuion
Thaw Union
Izuroy
John Burns
SLP
House of Commons
I. Bell
London
Amualgamtes Society of Railway Servants
Mrt
Burt
ALP
Ip I. Wilson
Durhic
C. Tonwick
W. B. Pickard
Axe Sea Retaries
Yorkshire
Miners’ Federation
Educcoe
Free Weddings at Seclipes Church Draw East End Crowds
WEDDING custom at Seclipes Church in Bethnal Green once drew hundreds of couples from across the East End every Easter Bank Holiday. The church offered free weddings for twelve years, easing parish finances, but rising attendance strained staff and led to new limits on the free ceremonies. Last year saw notably reduced turnout and the ministry halted further expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plato Emery
Seclipes
Bethinal
Ear
Bere Geo
Belonainur
East End
Ireny
Iakaviboots
Hearish
Duryas
Saved by a Dog in Snowbound Rural Tale
An old narrated tale describes a man struggling through a snowstorm in a wooded county road. A dog guides a weary traveler past felled trees, cold cabins, and smoke from a distant farm as the pair follow a furred path to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyneaily
Alea
Seoy Tule
Acad
Workmnu
Duligh
Jim
dubious world product claims from early ad copy
An advertisement touts a blood cleanser as a universal remedy for scurvy fever bad legs pimples and sores. It brags of scanning a “Sunic bottle” and warns against worthless imitators. The copy credits Miss Clanchy and Melb Duiv with promotion and claims a local education group supports it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Neb
Ltd
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Geelong
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Wales
Sbost S.C
Lesclinge
Pollan
Snall
Cape
Bertan
Willie
Victoriga Saualeans
Stera
Aod
Urieie Carey
Megime
Strev
Sieses Cer Lay
al Ap
Fatel
Sendard Lech T
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Fehde
Australian Hutoal Provident Society
Wielloy
Oxford University
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Joe Bald
Morstr
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Citizens’ Reform 2
Clunes
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G. H. Bishop
Tieterm
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Assembly
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Pas Tiserout
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Klodo
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JS Hooper
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Hopetoun
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Tco Pikt
Rhodes
Napoleon
Mr Rhodes
Air Rhodes
Whadles
Rhodeshaut
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British Empire
Ancient Order OF Foresters
Europe
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Prengh
Rowton House
Whitechapel
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FLEE
Musig Ete
Crytran Golless
Miss Clanchy
Mmits
Clanchy
Lo Wuivereily
Mark Nicholson
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FEN Willce-Street
PLANO
Tararong
Lo Associated Board Ram
Tarr Don
Trinity College
J_ danislan
Baia Sours
Willesume
Lagies
Aberdeen
Stene Feinvipol
Dieu Trohs
Clice
Diret-clasa Bonors
Univ
Tiss Tullow
Buck
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Saul
Pakington Street
Geelowur
Wuion
Callins-Krest
Bigborne
Prudemis “Montagh Totglass
Anarkel-square Soul
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