Railway Refreshment Boom Sparks Court Arrest Tale
Story from Ballarat court recounts the arrest of Hobineau on Ligh Street after alleged theft of 27 from Arthur. Witnesses describe pursuit down the platform, a bystander catching the thief, and a subsequent recovery of money eight pounds in silver. The crowd swelled as the incident unfolded at the railway mart.
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Hobineau
Dallarat
Setar
Mesera
W. Harri
Ad J. OP Wee
Arthur
Ballarat
Robinson
Richard John Tongue
Kirk
Adelaide
Tefre Vm
Euweter
Larceny Charge Dismissed as Bench Imposes Hard Labor Sentence
The deposition showed the accused, described as a musketted person, pleaded admitted guilt. The bench dismissed the larceny count but sentenced him to hard labor for loitering. The outcome hinted at appeals or further action.
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Deteet
Fondant
Weird Prophecy Amid Montgaiery Churchyard Rumors
A fragmentary 19th century tale in the Daily Chronicle recounts a prophecy near the Montgaiery parish churchyard about a grave event. It hints that a cross and symbols appeared, with churchwarden Touley named as a suspect in neglect, while conspiracies and omens surround the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgaiery
Saptemer
Wewdly
Od Touley
Fey
Cure all claim for Morse's Indian Root Pills disputed
An advertisement touts Dr Morse's Pills as a universal remedy for liver kidney and stomach disorders and general ailments. It urges use as a preventive tonic to keep the system functioning properly and notes alleged effectiveness in thousands of homes. The copy argues ignorance underlies reluctance to try the remedy.
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Dr. Moree
Dr. Morse
Australi
Talon
Diane
Tom
Mama
Victorian health cures claim success for chronic ailments
An advertisement from 1910 promises a £100 reward if Nicholls and Sons fail to cure chronic conditions after a short course of treatment at Wimmera Coffee Palace Warrnambool. It touts rapid relief for rheumatic, neuralgic, digestive, and other ailments and includes testimonials from Warrnambool residents praising the method.
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A. Nicholls, Sen
Nicholls Bros
Adelaide
South Australia
Honatm
Wimmera Coffee Palace
Warrnambool
A. Nicholls
Nichols
Wallace Dale
Nicholle Brea
Hamilton Snd
Nicholls
Nicholle
Ass M'Donald
Steve Taylor
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LDS
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Earth
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Victoria
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Wm. Paterson
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France
Owens
Mr. Loses
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LTB
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