Holiday Season Tragedies Reported in Australia
Tragedies during the holidays list Beryl Madson ten burned to death at Hastings Tasmania. A farmer named Thomas gored by a Jersey bull at Rochester Victoria with a critically injured thigh. T Mealon, racing a motorcycle at Mortlake, was shot into a heap of stones and knocked unconscious, both in critical condition.
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Wetbourne
Beryl Madson
Hastings
Tasmania
Thomas
Rochester
Victoria
T. Mealon
Mortlake
Missing Cook At Wonnangatta Murder Case
Detective searches the bush country for Jom Bamford, the missing cook in the Wonnangatta death of James Arclay, station manager. Detective Mc Kerrall returns to Melbourne after 1,500 miles of inquiry and exhausting efforts, with Bamford presumed alive on January 7 but movements since remain obscure.
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Jom Bamford
James Arclay
Wonnangatta
McKerrall
Melbourne
Bamford
Old-Time Turf Crimes Recall a Half Century Old Incident
Recollections from Melbourne press describe a late 19th century horse theft and attempted murder. The horse Terminus was abducted from Hay and found with a throat wound but survived. The assailant, jailed long term, later escaped serving full terms amid gang clashes in Darlinghurst and Moonlight. The bushranger involved was executed. a fellow inmate died in prison.
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Melbourne
Terminus
Kbedive
Hay
Benny
Terminnie
White
Darlinghurst
Moonlight
Priscm
Champion Bull Purchased at Royal Show Sales
At Syiner on Monday William Padbury of W A bought the champion Holstein bull at the Royal Show sales for a high price.
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W.A
Syiner
William Padbury
Opened Crown Lands Boosts District Prospects
The newspaper traces long agitation against powerful interests that opened Crown Lands to unfettered selection. It notes efforts to reveal the district’s mineral wealth and its growing importance, aided by an expanded literary staff and broad support for its political stance.
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the Express
Victoria
Thiuly
Zam-Buk Voiced Essential for Soldiers Foot Care and More
The War Office Times praises Zam-Buk as vital for sound feet during marches and frostbite prevention. An influential London journal notes its value for officer and sailor injuries and general first aid for accidents. Tested and found effective, Zam-Buk is advised for civilian households to preempt mishaps, priced 3 shillings 6 pence per pot.
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Zam-Buk Jv & Reel
War Office Times
Iis
London Journal
Lloyd George Appeal Urges Forest Expansion for War Effort
The State Premier Lefroy commented on a cabled report of Lloyd George's appeal urging increased forest resources to support Dominion troops. He urged Australia to rise to the occasion and said Western Australia would back moves to boost troop numbers and efficiency for overseas forces.
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Lloyd George
Bs Lefroy
Great Britain
Australia
Tranq
Empire
Leader of the Opposition Comments on Lloyd George Appeal
The Leader of the Opposition Mr Collier remarks that the Lloyd George appeal signals a major strategic development. He asserts the nation has reached a significant point, aligning opposition and policy directions amid evolving political pressures.
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Mr Collier
Lloyd George
Wartime Unity and Call for Sacrifice in Britain and Australia
In dire times of the war in France Mighty armies clash for supremacy and the British Prime Minister’s call is expected to unite the Commonwealth Australia has given splendid service and will persist to the end The plea stresses urgency of money and manpower and urges unity of purpose and cooperation to aid the fighting men
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France
Australia
Education system to embrace thorough Christian doctrine
The program outlines a full course aligned with Government Syllabary covering English Mathematics French Latin and more The Commercial Class includes Shorthand Typewriting Bookkeeping Business Letter Writing Precis Writing and Business Methods preparing pupils for Pitman Commercial Exams The plan mentions practical and theoretical music tied to Trinity and London Colleges and WA University details to follow
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Rexsinatans Wil
Trinity and
London Colleges
W.A. University
Geraldton Express Urges Prompt Subscriber Payments
The Geraldton Express reports rising sales and expanding subscribers but cites sharply higher printing paper costs. It warns it will prune delinquent accounts quarterly, removing in arrears readers to curb credit risk.
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Thier
the Express
Deadly Typhoid Outpaced Bullets in South Africa War
A Britain era article recalls typhoid deaths during the South African war and contrasts them with Boer bullets. It notes impurities in water as a major killer and mentions Roberts army halted at Colenso, while in World War I typhoid deaths among British troops in France and elsewhere were far lower despite harsh sanitary conditions in Salonika and Gallipoli.
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South Africa
Old Roberts
Tiermfontein
Country Correspondence and advertising note from Exress
A Victorian era style note invites fact based country correspondence while warning against offense. The piece extols the paper Exress established in 1678 and notes wide foreign and interstate advertising. It mentions delivery from Geraldton and agents including J Ryan Geo Laing and Blight Bros.
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The
Express
Linseed Compound for Coughs and Colds
An old advertisement claims Linseed Compound provides soothing relief for chest and throat complaints. The terse copy touts proven effectiveness and uses period language to promote the remedy for common cold symptoms.
Heans Tonc Nerv Nuts Offer Quick Nerve Bracer
Tired workers find relief with Hean's Tonc Nerv Nuts pitched as a best bracer. The ad invites readers to mail order from G W Heas Chemist at 178 Castlereagh Street Sydney, listing a price of 3s per bottle or 4s 6d for 6 bottles.
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Hean
G. W Heas
Castlereagh St
Sydney
SQUIRT Ad Teases New Flavor Spark at VIO Event
An OCR fragment hints at a Squirt beverage promotion featuring a fresh, cool slogan. It references an event or venue titled VIO with mention of attention and ostentation, suggesting a marketing snippet rather than a full article.
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R. Towns & Co
N. 8
Fisher
Geraldton Express
Exeaees
Cylin
Vacuum Oil Company Proprietary Limited
Commonwealth and
New Zealand
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Commonwealth
Tith
Denieon Miller
Directory of Merchants & Mano
Prctorers of India & Year Box
Dia
India
Lee Echee
Brsout
Ei Jdonic
Rajkot
Wailes Cove Bitomastic Ltd
Newcastle-On-Tyne
London
Liverpool
Manchester
Glasgow
Cardiff
Birmingham
Leeda
Hull
Rema
Irquir
Greenough
Presentation Nuns
Sentation Convent
Franee
Salonika
Gallipol
Wade
Geraldton
T. R. DE Lucky
J. Ryan
Geo. Laing
Aaa
Snell
Geo. Rosam & C
MISS
Kitchie
Blight Bros
Haselby Bros., Protherce
A, Field
Mingenew
Purchase
Northampton
E. J. Duppey
Three Springs
Gordon& Gotch, Ltd
Perth
Jewallera
Mabie, Todd and Co., Manufacturirs
Londch
Express Paneme Company
Masne Trnracs
Menara
T. Lucey
Dhyas
Geo
Lalug
Ju. Clarke
E Snell
Rosam and Co
Ent Mina Richay
Francis Henry Crutch
Gaeraldton Express" Co., Ltd
Eaproat
Oice, Sting — Gatien, HA
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