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Newspaper
Mackay Mercury
Location
Mackay, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1905
Page
4
Readers are told of bushranging activities on the river flats with reports of expeditions led by officers named Gardiner and Tot Gilbert. The tale details attacks on stores and police actions, capturing ammunition and money, and notes local volunteers and telegrams reacting to ongoing raids.
The manuscript fragment reports tension among locals over robbery accusations and personal feuds near Bogolong. It mentions troopers at a house, presence of revolvers and carbines, and references to figures such as Mr Grieg and Mr Pottinger. The writer vows to deny crimes and hints at planned watchful actions and continuations.
Technical College Mackay offers examinations in pianoforte musical knowledge under Kings College London. Teachers include G J Perkins and Miss Perkins. Drawing classes run Wednesday Thursday 4 pm to 4 pm, Saturday 10 pm to 1 noon at headquarters. Water color painting and shading, carving, and shorthand offered with per quarter fees. Further details to be obtained.
P Mullen informs customers he is increasing bin facilities to turn out the best brands of soft drinks. Levoureds sodawater and ginger ale will be available in bottles or bulk, retail and wholesale, with ready supply for patrons.
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