Brevities from the era show varied oddities and economic notes
A collage of items reports marriages in Mudgee, a Berlin cabmen strike, fox bonuses paid by Pastures Protection Board, a Thames body found, retail fines in London, and playful bits about snakes, tonics, and insect remedies. It mentions Australia’s churches, rain prayers, and anecdotes of rail and politics with scattered prices and acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Berlin
Yasa Pastures Protection Board
Brisbane
Prosperity of New Zealand agriculture rests on few landholders
New Zealand's last census shows 28 387 farmers hold land under any tenure 8 220 run holders and 4 702 farmers. Other growers including horticulturists and poultry farmers contribute little to trade or local markets, implying the annual agricultural output of 21 000 000 is produced on holdings of just over 36 000 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binley
Cou m
New Zealand
Hindoo Wedding Sparks Local Interest and Expenditure
A Hindu farmer Mundeen of the Leap marries Danish girl Fanny Peterson amid much comment. He placed £100 to her credit and bought gifts for the bride’s family. Preparations include inviting Hindoo guests and an estimated total cost near £200, with plans for a grand wedding procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murovay
Hindoo
Aed Jeandean
Fanny Peterson
Mundean
Mundeen
Early Australian Women Claim From Fremantle to Victoria
Mrs J Bannister of 4 St David Street Fitzroy recalls landing at Fremantle in the Protector as an eight year old with her father, a London tailor, claiming long colonial residency and recounting encounters with Indigenous people, whale boat voyages, and a lost expedition under Captain Warner Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Milner
House of Lords
South Africa
Aver
Victoria
Richard Humphreys
Burray
Budi
Dr. Grace
Thames
London
Edward VI
Edward VII
Acta
Parliament
Lisinora
Ime
Gelper
Lille
France
Bendigo
Vic
Canada
Steamclip Company
Wayze
Stephen George Henty
Henty
Miss. Price
J. Bannister
St. David Street
Fitsroy
Melbourne
Fremantle
Protector
Dr Sheldon's New Discovery for Coughs and Colds
An early 20th century advertises Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery for coughs colds and consumption as a safe opiate free remedy. It claims rapid relief for throat and chest and suitability for children with a pleasant taste and no harmful aftereffects. Sold by O Fy Highfors two locations or similar local dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Sheldon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Australia
Mudgee
Agency
Robert Burns
Kirk
A.stewart & Co
Court Syreet
Parkes
Marcus Clark & CO
Cretonne
Marcus Glare & CO. Ltd. Neare
Newtown
Sydney, N.S.W
Sho
Baking Soo
Pers
D. Mitchell & Co., Ltd
Newcastle
Sele Proprietera and
Manufac
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