Burial Day Across Empire Reverence For Queen Victoria
On February 3 a day of national mourning swept the empire for Queen Victoria. Towns closed shops and banks while processions and religious services honored the late monarch. Clergy and volunteers led prayers as crowds gathered, with St Michael’s and local churches holding memorials and royal rhetoric urging loyalty to the Crown.
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Victoria
Millicent
H. and P. Society
Grouml
Tareral
St Michael's
Sanday
Hull
Wndiariity
ALL and Po Society
Corinthiaus
Massebose
St Paul
Quen
Tierwany
Brinig
Australia
Butta the Ring
Pant
Kloré
Europe
Ifo
Nile
Cautain Baxter
Booth
Pot
Queen Victoria
England Mourns Queen A Royal Lady True
An archaic ode notes the message England’s Queen is dead and the empire grieves. It honors a royal lady, her virtue, and the nation’s sorrow, while praising steadfastness and the bond between sovereign and people. The piece laments loss and recalls fidelity to the crown.
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England
Vaglantt
Powell Memorial Fund Emerges From Erratic OCR Snippet
A fragmentary OCR note references a Powell Memorial Fund tied to a benedictive purpose and a coffee event. The text is garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or actions, leaving only scattered phrases about a service and a benevolent intention.
Canadians Debate Immigration and Election Politics
In a pre election column the author discusses party conferences and seat contests, noting Liberal strength and Conservative critique. The piece criticizes foreign immigrants and supports English, Irish, and Scottish workers while accusing the Liberal government of favoritism and corruption. The tone reflects period concerns about French Canadians, immigration, and national policy.
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Awsimbaia
Narembe
Walford
Asch Party
Liberal Party
Shert
Dunkaturanas
The
Wey
Canada
Torrey
Wilfred Laurier
Power
Bangor
Ohio de
Lower
Tonia
Quebér
Australia
New Zealand
Canela
England
Ireland
Scotland
Australian Gushmen's Corps Pay in South Africa
Fragmentary text notes the Australian Gushmen's Corps in South Africa receiving pay. References to officers and pay rates in shillings and pence, with mentions of allowances and a British government refund. Indicates irregularities in recording or reporting of wages and extras for the troops.
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South Africa
Agubestia
Ati Sha
Auetralis
Millicent Mounted Rifles Parade Ordered at Adelaide
The Millicent Mounted Rifles are ordered to parade at Adelaide on February 16. The record notes a parade at Millinwat with plans for ceremony and unit participation.
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Millicent Mounted Rifles
Adelaide
Millinwat
Fragmented Reveries on Politics and War Echoes Across Australia
A lengthy, fragmented critique laments political grandstanding and public indecision in Australia amid war talk and social unrest. It recalls a stormy gathering with varied views from clergy to laborers, mocks sensational advertising methods, and notes Boer War figures alongside domestic debates about taxation and patriotism.
Tied We Garrett Discuss Birth Surplus in Europe
Fragmentary report analyzes birth and death rates across Europe including Germany the United Kingdom and Spain with mention of Austria Hungary and Denmark. It notes Germany rising surplus and UK falling births while deaths decline and cites commentary by Coghlan of South Wales.
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Garrett
Medbourne
Thas Aumething
Uegen
Aine Gallon Sory Rapilly
Auetric Ani
Germany
United Kingdom
Mans
Free Trade Debate Spurs Australian Federation Talk
Mr Charleston spoke to a large audience at Millicent Enanitute Hall on the tariff issue as central to federation. He traced protection versus free trade, noting Britain’s moves, colonial policies, and the need for open markets, while detailing impacts on farmers craftsmen and industry and arguing free trade as Australia’s path.
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Charleston
Millicent Enanitute
J. Oyman
Australia
Wales
Victoria
Britain
United States
Robert Peal
Coloni
Weary Marker
Australis
Federation
England
Trey
Farruera
Furmer Ag
Capilles Eich
Canille Induetey
Ie Ganiys
Regaler
Alice
Howe
Foley
Hunain
Wiewee
Aupeelin
Haining
Cinsermund
Isbor
New York
Sulack
Shuey Wuisk
Ernest
Cain
Ciliza
Tiab
Ttaly
Austria
Chine
Mitchell
Mitchell, Che Eponkiy
Campbell
Wietlive
Mer Charlerton
Echun Queensland
Awe
B. Sutherland
Queenaland Loreen
Queensland
South Australia
Duiy
B.A. Aellere
Horsey Wold Lake
Bhorsd
Salterland
Shaw
White
Stuckey
Salitary Matters at Board of Health Reveals Tender Move
Distorted OCR details show the Board of Health seeking tenders for removal of refuse and to complete a contract. The notice mentions dead waste, funeral costs, and a plan to carry on with the work, with reference to a depot and possible location.
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Healis
Cottage Hoseltan Road and Local Council Trouble
Fragmented OCR notes describe road trouble on a Sandy stretch near Wings have presnere and a council concern over a neighborly dispute. Mentions Hospital, Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and a proposal related to balancing wheat markets with America, amid unclear dialogue and garbled names.
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Weil Nut
Cottaue Hospital
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J. McLaughlin
Central Cash Store
H. F. Kessal
Watchmaker
Jeweller, Optician, & Mount Gambier
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Watcil Rep
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ELF. Kressal
Millicent Stores
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