Diamonds Stolen From Post Office In Cape Town Scandal
In New Rush a postmaster left 35000 pounds of diamonds in a windowed table area and vanished for hours. While he drank at a nearby tavern, thieves concealed the stolen gems in shotgun barrels aboard a steamer bound for England. Harvey was convicted and died in prison before his sentence ended.
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Cape Town
London
Post Office
Warvey
England
New Hash
Treels
Harvey
Porruit
Cape
Larvey
Harry
Kia
New Rush
Powill
Befure
Clerk of the Peace
Masonic Hootel
Darville
Otiver
Thisrns
Robert Hood
Hood
Hexham
Vistoria
TH Gibson
Birkhead
Hawke's Bay
N.Z
William Doameox
Australis
Fos Bay
Mantora Society
Shaw
Intercolonial boundaries spark 14 mile dispute over Victoria
A Victorian South Australia border dispute centered on a 14 mile wide strip along the 141st meridian. The piece discusses potential imperial appeal, historical boundary changes, and the political strain of federation prospects. It notes Victoria’s growth, NSW concerns, and Adelaide’s push, with references to railways, tariffs, and governance challenges.
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Western Agricultcriet
South Australia
Victoria
England
Privy Council
Preas
Readjusting colonial frontiers for a transcontinental rail route
The article argues for reallocating boundary lines so each colony gains frontage to a proposed transcontinental railway to Port Darwin. It criticizes South Australia for slow progress and lack of funding or land endowment, urging a defined policy and a coordinated scheme for Victoria and other colonies within five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Territory
Port Darwin
South Australia
Victoria
Electric light in public use boosts steamers in London area
An early report describes rapid adoption of electric lighting in London public buildings and theaters including Savoy, with hopes it will replace gas. It notes expanding exhibition interest and rising share prices for electric light companies, predicting continued growth and new firms entering the market.
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London
Savoy
Strand
Tims
Thiria
Attealin
Wao
Pabl
Aera
4 Red Indian Duel and Norfork Show Notes
Fragmented items recount a Red Indian duel narrative and a Norfolk and Suffk Christmas Show stock weights. It mentions Strip Bob and Squire Sam, circuslike feats, then lists cattle weights, show records, and a 1578 Norfolk entry. Also notes a Ohio marriage and a tavern remark about overcoats.
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Wrant
Percy Cattin
Mark Lane
Ango
Ster
Mr. C
G. Gooderham
Trentram St
Leift
Hector
B. Gumproo
Smithfield
Stalbom
Marken Hall
Joseph Campbell
Odlana
Louies
Celina
Ohio
Selegreph
Gach Ead
Wice
Campbell
Cinderella Balls Cause Widespread Debate In England
Readers debate the revival of Cinderella style balls promoted by the Prince of Wales. Articles praise the novelty while warning of excess and moral concerns. Descriptions stress strict schedules, dancing hours, refreshments, and caution against overindulgence during long events.
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Wales
Ordiasry
Thrio
Morslag
Thin Sansib
Vast Canadian Wheat Prospects and Trade Opens
A fragment discusses vast Canadian wheat potential across two hundred thousand square miles, with much of the land yet uncultivated and promising yields. It highlights Red River wheat, strong markets in Chicago and Kwaukie, and argues a canal or port use in Hudson Bay could open Arctic routes, bringing Canada closer to England and boosting exporters.
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Manitoba
Chicago
Kwaukie
Far East
Hadson's Bay
England
World Famous Fruit Salt praised in travel testimonial
Readers report relief and renewed health after using Fruit Salt in travel, with a Gloucestershire letter from Sir J. Hanewa praising its benefits. A Hampshire testimonial from H. M. Willus, J. cites three years of liver trouble and restoration after three months of nightly and morning use. Both letters endorse the product.
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Clifton Down Hotel
Gloucestershire
Turin
J. Hanewa
Exo
Thornhill
Hampshire
Cam
Wal Roburt
H. M. Willus
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Murray
New South Wales
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Scotland
Adelaide
Palmerston
Gothenburg
Sydney
Melbourne
Riverine
John Robertson
Mount Gambier
Eriern Avtretia
Electric Light Companies
la Times
Fenimore
San Francios
New York
Ringla
Bob
Sam
Hel Mully
Sal Molly
Hood and CO
Ean
Theo
Pearl Yracs
Vilore
Fearon
Messrs
Lie, Lascelira and Co
Geelong
Agus
Dowling & Bon
Geo
Morris
Metton
Warmetromg
Kay
Hexham Park
Weiter
Merreng
Must and Co
Donald Cameron
Lake Moray
Tabacco
F. Chaperner
Ronaymede
Tasmania
Fearia Wiebotes
Cawood Park
Hme
James MocBain
A. Taylor
Breakfast Creek
Portland
Sayer
Ann Camwell
Learmonth
Erendoune
Dennys, Lascelies
Meisch
Sj & CQ
Eimasera Sveser
Maxeovasa
Etl
Taweante
Western Australis
Henry Bishop & CO
Bourke Street East
Theatre Royal
Asia
Hewranets
Fort Grice
Barrusford
Yeatartay
Pein
M. Bena
Hue de la Faia
Paria
Gmenen
Eno
Fruit Aalt
Hatcham
Acists
Felton Grenade& Co
Hood & Co
Rocke, Tompatt & Co
Win. Bowers
A. E
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Optician
Bourke Street
Gaunts English Lever Watchen
Atti
Inam
Hooley
Henan Boek
Tare Gatsher
Esramttenen Cexreny
Carer & Sons
Filind
One Power
Amd
Hanery
Srnie-87
Metnoryman
Nichebon and
Albertsleeta
Cannes
Hida
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Frank Weston
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Risi
Monthe
Corey Paina
Psloy
Mngi
Oyfnnk
Hasler
Maltar
Taylor Brothers
Coloas
Elizabeth-street
Collins-street
Wilson Corben
Lomasdale-street
Generat
Masons
Flinders-Street West
Ingham
Eyres Brothers
Ballarat
Town Hall
Sturt Street
Tavite
Booth
Noah
Gilorouy
Queensland
T Lngham
Thomas Ingham
Wroneaie Agar , Mewes Hemmons, Laws, & Co., Wholesale Druggists
Rossentcramer, Mronovum
Samson Fenge
M'Lean Ergtrers
Australia
New Tigit
Little
Sanitary Institute of Great Britain
Ako
Fay
Hisbie
Edward Pombrain & Sons
Bourkestrest, Weate
Evan and Hammond
Bourkestreet West
Mess
Stxacnas
Monnat, Snasmon & Co
Francis and CO
Siler
Cotou
H. Francis & Co
SON & Allens
Pulvermacher
Delis
Premiserons
DE Puhy
H. Francis & GO
Bourke St. East
Keating
Thomas Keating Keating
Sod Dreggisia
Propriesar
Thomar Elating
Guonox
Hrsut
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