Ormon the Gulfer and the Gilbert diggings tale
A first person digger narrative in northwestern Australia recounts Amos Ormon and a partner at the Gilbert diggings near the Gulf of Carpentaria. The crew faces tough terrain, rough miners, and pockets of gold after a difficult prospecting season. The narrator notes Ormon’s brooding temper, meticulous habits, and evolving tension as money looms and plans unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Ormon
Gulf of Carpentaria
Amos Grman
Carpentaris
Gilbert
Eforsakos
Cooktown Marine Board
Leset
Dkoow
Ormon
Gol
Amos
Étzpck
Blood Woods
Moreton Bay
Orman
Aleraye
Fragmented diary fragment details rough camp life and breakfast scene
An unclear interior scene describes damp grub of damper rice and sinew meat and a rough camp routine. Footnote mentions a watching figure and a clerkish docket rising while others prepare for a future task amid uneasy calm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morore
Bata
Amos
Sibel
Rane
Escape From a Shaft and Rescue by Desert Camp Crew
A narrator recounts being trapped in a mine shaft after gunfire and a failed escape plan. Hunger thirst and danger fade as a caravan of camels and Afghan guards arrive, offering aid and a chance at safety with the help of locals from Wild Horse Creek and Cocklow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos
Janin
Ormon
Albady
Ierdolyus
Ormoo
Aires
Hoss Creek
Biidevilla
Shriek
Prissa
Biog
bin Creek
Eucla
Anuratia
Aden
Banda
Cimutey
Palmer
Sinbbes Kaus
Mael
Theo
Allah
Prince Charles of Denmark in British Navy speculation
The issue discusses Prince Charles of Denmark potentially joining the British Navy, analyzing eligibility and political implications. It cites regulations, an order in council, and debates among officials about royal favor and service pathways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Denmark
Prince Charles
Pugland
Peret
Aboose
United Rts
Witt Ik
Ramuel Smyth
London
Cyoneil
London County Council
Rameel Sill
Seooel Simi Ls
Ageia
Ena
Science
Globe Theatre
Yogarapan
Ranky
Cluszee
Popere
Roeeneath
Phostelry Keown
Ferry Inn
Bess
Princesa Lessee
Gretinstance
Royel
Botysad
Lineneing Gaart
Tribe
Beaechart
Whigto
Lorne
Builer
Mss. Whyte
Strang
Jasticts
Mie
Whyte
Yorkshore
Didcot
Wallingford
Menzios
Nitery Authority
Boston
Redalzisrupt
O' Landeo Bourt
Iverad
Jodeaent
Wien
Fragmented recollection of a lunar shock and storm scene
The narrator recalls lying exhausted under a dim moon when a sudden blurring event blots out the sky. Clay and gravel shower the speaker as distant figures and a grotesque chorus loom, described in disjointed, vivid imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ubu
Fesling
Alerm
Momrper
Shaltan
Reverie of Scotia and the Mother’s God
An old Scots reminiscence recalls sitting by the hearth in Ingle nook and wandering through fields toward Scotia. The speaker likens childhood scenes to bees on clover, butterflies, buttercups, and the scent of hawthorn, ending with a vow to return to Scotia to honor the mother’s God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotia
Mystery of the Sea The Monster Tales of Ocean Depths
Accounts of sea monsters and giant marine reptiles surface from historical explorers. Reports range from credible sightings to myth, with claims of torpedo shaped creatures, enormous whales, and fossil remains found in distant shores, stirring debate on deep ocean life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angel Respectille
Molec
Babel
Eona
Sugh Olen
Conrad
Maus Mogums
Oeburee
Poulios
Etroudert
Suwarrow LaTand
Pacific
Sodeny
Andarbo
Tithos
Aod
Fragmented text about burial and resurrection beliefs
The readable lines discuss a living grave, the Saviour’s sacrifice, and the third day rising. It mentions entombment and eternal salvation tied to personal choice, though many portions are unclear and garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonia
Havi
Eriaphans
Mount Gambier Racing Club Mount Gambier Paces
Readable lists show principal events at Mount Gambier Paces with many horse names and owners. The fragment details races including distances around two miles and about furlongs and lists numerous contenders such as Fernie Brintal Diamond Hibernia Killarney and others with various owners and connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount’ Gambier
Jen Fanton
Fernie
Sunson
Raller
We Warcue
Hibernia
C Foley
Killarney
Trantioe
Capien
Bunlinan
Budepock
Ainnut Miles
Isakss
F. Ihrder
Miers
Arby Rm
Teeder
E Ring
Sen Smith
Grodeman
J. Dornan
Sipraed
A. Miller
Socre
Soibes
Mire
Bethe
Ealeitdeeen
A & Forey
Tamer Bros
Wash Lad
J. F. Karby
Moorak
Tasson
Bristol Dismuid
Chas Watsna
Ferry’ Parris
Mey Bi. Munro
Trilby
A. Campbell
Mier J. Hichard
Quilter
Mise M. Callaghan
Camerohy
Mim A. Miller
Mies Bortherington
Moodle
Mies Wo Suath
Skylark
Feagee
Woleeters McRypt
Mies Celer
Clapham
Golddach
A. Kemw
Uranus
0. Yean
Bouna Leslie
Ata FP
Lacing
Handi Rapper
Nelbourne Wool and Produce Market Notes
Dalgety and Company Ltd report a mixed wool market with prices slipping on some lines while others hold firm. Local sellers supply tenders for all classes of wool and skins as prices drift, with careful movement in trading and repack of goods noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalgety and
Conaipany Limited
New South Wales
Viewicia
Colkmy
Brome
Tehard
Loti Rat's
Kangares
Nsw
Perecipal Viyers Boeing Chippers
Deamon
Uinwla
Todly
Eid
Isa Willing
Ford
Paar Bey
jMsaland Vyigrase
Ikl Duclsfot
Noeekinge Akoeny
Bile Beans Promoted For Sleep and Health Relief
An advertisement touts Bile Beans as a cure for insomnia and a wide range of ailments from headaches to digestive issues. It claims the remedy cures insomnia, tired feeling, dyspepsia, and liver troubles, and asserts wide use in Australia with 20 million capsules sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian Io
Ueirail
Michi- S.A
Australia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ormon the
Gulfer
Emile
Brishene
Ormos
Crosa
Iba
Temperance Corner
International Temperance Congress
Gospvenen Sy Tan Haureroy W.O.T
Somme
Abestof
Pone
Stacion
Raeige
Worthy
Bell
Theorio Vivar
Merch
Prine
Ile
Smreeny. ‘the Wpagi
Lee Sommeos
Bob
Lemar Ly
Iyaminae
Mouat Gambier Racing Club
Nelbourne
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