Mentone Racing Club hosts uneven program and typhoid warning
The Mentone Racing Club's Saturday meeting featured the Hurdle Race won by Crusoe, the Your's Stakes won by Nemesa, and the Mectone Handicap taken by Bridegroom ahead of Marcoey. A later report notes suspicions over Dandon’s handling at start, a walkover for Jarcoon, and a Beaumaris Handicap win by Bruaii. Typhoid fever outbreaks in the metropolis surge, with rising cases and calls for urgent public health action before summer.
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Jarraman
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Imi
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Witch of
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Horam
Dandon
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Whiten
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Brunswick
Mentone
A. Jahneon
Meamills
Jarcoon
Beaumaris
Fieova
Bruaii
Eaaily
Sambour
Libratrese
Guid
Sleepy Hollow floods plague Castlemains as water runs amok
Jun 7 report on Castlemains facing inundation from flooded streets and failed water quality. Government aid hoped as Corlivan reservoir debris and railway isolation worsen daily life. Public works and fire brigades clash over operations while land syndicates push water protection and governance reforms.
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Gounell
D.G
Templsor
Umdal
Nasional Association
Amy Association
Hrigsde
Swaneton
Insurance Brigade
Yan Yean
Royal Standard Investment Company
Fece and
Acoll
Thoes
Parliament to Return as Parkes Expected in Sydney
Parliament resumes tomorrow in Sydney with Sir Henry Parkes slated to arrive from Melbourne at midday. The Tramway Inquiry Commission records its actions as evidence from Ministers Clarke and Toylis is reviewed. A condemned woman Golting is granted a final written appeal. Market reports show quiet produce and mixed fruit prices with Victorian onions and apples listed among changes.
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Syoner
Henry Parkes
Sydney
Melbourne
Tramway Inquiry Commission
Clarke
Jostica
Toylis
Education
Golting
Aberiif
Traoemiselen
Hunter River
European News Briefs From Across Wars and Markets
Reports from Aden London and Paris cover German gunboat damage near Zanzibar, Salisbury pledges naval defense funding, wheat markets firm with higher prices, Bishop Webber foresees Australia’s rise, and Parisian elections test Boulangist strength as Germany and Britain monitor global tensions.
Charges and denials swirl around Sir Robert Morier
London editors discuss Sir Robert Morier’s alleged Franco German war era disclosures to Marshal Bismarck’s court. Journal de St Petersburg defends Morier against Cologne Gazette criticism, while Berlin papers suggest Morier’s claim about the French capture of the Moselle was fabrication.
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Tereonory
London
Robert Orier
Son Tele
Cologne
Robert Morler
Marshall
Moselle
Sir Petersburg
Berlin
Hower’ Morive
Marshal Bacaioa
Morier
Melbourne Wool Sales Report Amid Brisk Demand
Mevaornsa Dalgety and Co report a large turnout for the wool sale with 2000 bales offered. European buyers showed satisfactory demand, bidding briskly before holidays, though many lots were withdrawn due to thin conditions and high reserves from owners. 1500 bales were sold with top price around 241 pounds.
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Dalgety
Europe
Holvlaya
Warrnambool approves 12000 pound loan for town works
A ratepayers vote approved the Town Council plan to borrow £12000 with 641 votes for and 1011 against among 1101 voters. The loan funds will finance the Town Hall extension at £5000, draining and artesian water bore, and new streets.
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OTK
Warrwasmoo
Tien Council
Intercolonial Medical Congress Opens in Melbourne
The second session of the Intercolonial Medical Congress opened in Melbourne with about 1000 medical men present. His Excellency the Governor opened the proceedings attended by Sir Henry Parkes and many notable medical commercial and scientific figures. The day featured formalities and four splendid addresses by the Mayor of Melbourne and others as organizers arranged hospitality for visitors. The weather is reported cool and pleasant around the city.
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Une Poname Canal
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John Ford
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Glavin Douglas
Lowan
North Annick
Shire Waterworks
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Dames Egg
Hamilton Academy
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Tha
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Young
New South
Lin Mo
Carltom Melbourne
Noel Pardon
Gover New Caledonia
Frasch Gleb
Sydney
Pardon
Hamilton
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Colt Club
Altima
Petty
Nihila
Romecy
R. M
Ballgent Pring
Lowing
Exposed Grievances On Quarry Gravel and Public Recreation
Letters discuss contractors taking surface stone from landown parcels without fair compensation for surface damage. A second letter urges use of the grounds for athletic clubs and youth activities, advocating broader public access and female youth involvement.
FALSE PRETENCES IN KORIS POLICE COURT REPORT
The Korett Police Court record details Martin Fabry charged with obtaining money by false pretenses from Father Murphy. He denied guilt, saying his rights prevented pleading. Witnesses include Sergeant Melly and Father Murphy, with notes of prior inquiries about the railway claim and alleged imposition on Ballantyne and Norasa.
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Korett
The
Sentinel
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Father Murphy
Vonstabl
M' Lachlan
Marrewong
Tua Iget
la Ks
Waka
Pever
Sargeant Melly
Alec
Ballantyne
Norasa
Koruis
Tucker
Maally
Hawkesdels
Weather and social notes from Mount Gambier district
The New Year brings ordinary life in Mount Gambier with watchnight services and noisy street revelry. Heavy rain and storms threaten outdoor activities but soil porosity limits surface flooding. crops may benefit though some paddocks suffer. Caledonian Society sports were disrupted by weather. 1400–1500 visitors attended, while Dr Powell’s civil service case ends with dismissal for irregularities including carpet charges.
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This
Syanog
Caledonian Society
Humbeda
Mount Gambler
Lato
Dr. Powell
Colonial Star
Sieh
Civil Service Commission
Sat
Civil Service
Jobson
Not Li Accounts and Notices From 1888 89
Debtors warned to pay by Saturday January 2 1889 or be sent to a solicitor for collection. Notices from George J Walker Chicago Produce Store and other firms warn of unpaid accounts and penalties. Listings cite trespass warnings, property repairs bids, and local notices from Melbourne and surrounding areas.
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Cnllection
Beorge J. Walker
Chicago
Hamilton
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