Old Dungog A Picture Of The Old Regime
A vivid pastiche recalls 1830s Dungog under Captain Cook and punitive colonial rule. The narrative follows Cook's court, the magistrate, Dr. Riley McKellar, local officials, and convicts, depicting harsh laws, transportation, and the tense moral economy of early settlement.
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Capt
Cook
Riley McKellar Metinlay
McKellar
Dungog
Duncan
Nap Nap Station
Murrumbidgee
Dix John” McKinlay
Darling River
Increased Custom Duties Urge Early Purchase of Goods
An urgent notice urges customers to buy lasting stock before tariff hikes raise prices. It highlights SHERTING CALICO TOWELLING TOWELS LANES GINX UNDERWEAR and MEN'S COTTON TW ih THOUSHES COTTON TWEEDS BY THE YAM SILKS among affected lines. The message warns tariffs could range from 20 percent to a0 percent, affecting many fabrics and goods.
Kidney Pills Ad Claim in Old Ad Copy
An old advertisement touts “Kidney Pills” as a cure and notes claims of relief from backache kidney pains. The copy cites testimonials about dramatic improvements and recommends purchasing through doctors or chemists, with pricing details for tablets and prescriptions.
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Aneta
Mecettone
Tetiania
Tania
Italy
Doga
Tom Pileverd
Arthur Yyon
Ty Ehrn
Dow
Storrko
Houlton
Strent
Seine
Railway fares anomaly sparks protest with commissioners
Newcastle residents protest unusual weekend excursion rates to Sydney. First class fares from Newcastle are 4/4 higher than Sydney to Newcastle rates, while sea and air class prices rise 27 percent. The department says no change is currently possible.
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Newcastle
Wyailwey
New Ite
Sydney
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