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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1909
Page
5
Fragmentary verse laments daily toil and celebrates Christmas hope. It invokes memories, warmth, and the wish for peaceful days, goodwill, and kinder times, ending with a wish for a bright, holy Christmastide.
The article describes a boisterous holiday game scene with a blindfolded player pursued by others, using a log, tap and read tricks, and a chase through a rough outdoor setting. It notes participants acting out Christmas sports and the lively, rough humor of the era.
A garbled 19th century style account discusses Tommy Badd and “The Rooster” in Melbourne, referencing civic service, public perception, and the fallout of political scandals. The piece mentions Melbourne figures, elections, and the public’s focus on small matters versus grand affairs.
A garbled OCR style fragment hints at a Christmas carol scene with names like Beagle and Mog and a chorus about heaven and night. The text is heavily distorted and mixes phrases, making a cohesive summary challenging.
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