Wellington Show Harness Events and Winners
A list of race results at the Wellington Show including Maen Txor and other entries. Winners include Judd's Demon and Judd's Novice in second, Sherr L'Trot, Sheriff’s Tommy, John Bull, Atlas, Tishman, Farner J, Dora, and Farmer 1 with various placements and times detailed for each trot and distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunters
A. Judd
Demon
Judd
Desmond
Pony Hun Rene I
Sherr L
Taylor
Farmer
Sherriff
Tommy
N. Gardiner
Vampire
Wellington
C. Boyd
John Bull
Payne
Atlas
Bedford and Taylor
Tis
Our Temperance Pledge Initiative at Police Court
A local newspaper offers to omit names from drunkenness reports if offenders sign a temperance pledge witnessed by a clergyman and agree to the day-before publication pledge. The policy notes 20 years of practice, testing for remorse, and a list to track those violating the pledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inet
Jaize
Testotaller
Staus
Anness
Forbes Gazette pledge for temperance signed by witness
A damaged text fragment appears to be a pledge from the Forbes Gazette noting abstinence from intoxicating liquor for twelve months. The fragment mentions the police court and drunkenness, with a signature line for a witness.
Shelston Magnetic Liniment For Children’s Ailments
An aged advertisement extols Shelston’s Magnetic Liniment as a remedy for minor accidents in children including burns and finger injuries. It promises quick relief through rubbing and claims many mothers endorse the product as a household cure. Published in a 19th century newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciumus
Items of Interest and Oddities Across the Colonies
A sprawling roundup notes marriages, political talk, and legal cases including Mia Mitel, wife of the Governor’s son, amid a £5000 annual arrangement. George Humphries jailed ten years for shooting at a woman near Broken Hill. Health board finds 64 Broceriea samples adulterated. labor ballots fuel friction. Trotters from Wellington feature. wages disputes at a Broken Hill mine trigger a strike. Messages mention West Maitland, San Francisco, and coal sales, plus a large rabbit skin shipment, and a public works reshuffle delaying maintenance. References to parliamentary interests, court cases, and social fundraisers, with a Jewish land drive in Western Australia and a royal commission on timber resources.
Dance for Life in Australian Adventure Tale
Aix Williams and Dr. Bentie survive an Aboriginal attack during a scientific expedition in a remote gully. They momentarily escape by dancing to distract their attackers, while nearby gold seekers arrive, firing on the invaders and freeing the pair. Williams’s quick pivot to dance saves both explorers from certain death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aix
Williams
Bia Vitale
Lonely Gully
Colt
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Earns Loyal Patient Bannty Praise
A reader reports Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the only medicine that helped their cough and recommends it to many, noting friends and family thankfully report improvement and prefer it for children. Sold by F. W. Dayton and Co. and W. Lane in multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Chamberiain
Ft. W
Dayton
Qonioak
W. Lane
Tostoghep
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Our
Forbes Gazette
Forbes
Mia Mitel
George Humphries
Broken Hill
Board of Health
Thore
Ashburnham
Forbes Guzarra
Motara
Hedford
J. 8. Withington
Range
Hin
Withington
West Maitland
Colin McKenzie
San Francisco
Durnan
Thaa
Gorge
England
Charlie
Mossra, Todd and
Lowing
Bogan Gate
Public Works Department
Ite
Shires
Exchange
Exraass
G. W. Seaborn
Parkes Ouaurton
Ziba Epsom Alta
Diba
Wulphur
Liverpool
R. Robertson
Missoneth Weatern
Thom Achat
Hendy Creek
Hugh Prior
Care
Ready
Ban
Zhends
Tesieygie
Peakai
Murwillumbah
Byogle
Gov Ment Hes
Casino
Kyogle
Bank Suringer
Braidwood
Thureday
Haley Brothers
Windsor
William Lyon
Australian Merchants’ Association
William Hurst
Cowra Hospital
Kurt Schonbeer
William Panton
Woodend
Panton
Welfer
Cox's Bight
Tan
Hobart
Kalgoorlin
W.A
E. Egon
Oudel
York Street
Sydney
Palmer
Diver Hughes
Variechetti
Bonnie Vale
Melbourne
Cxmbrian Society
Bir
John Forest
New South Wall
John Young
Bowls
Burcawong Grazing Co
Cumnock
Pepowe
Bluey
Wallaby
West Australia
Express
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