Whimsical Anecdotes and Town Notices Round the Squirrel Brand
A mosaic of quirky vignettes from a distant district features a Chinaman named John pressed by a priest to become Christian and refrain from meat, a pasture protection debate over land titles, a pub tale about the so called Squirrel brand whisky for workers, and sharp town opinions on band politics, nuisances enforcement, and government netting requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kriterion
John
Valentia
Ferdor
Thors
Sean
Somale
Pastures Protection Board
Oondabolin
Alido
Bu-and-no
Quirindi Murder and Local Affairs Amid Holiday Echoes
A jumble of notes reports on a planned execution for the Quirindi murder on the 26th, London and railway prospects, Burglaries in Sydney, and local chatter. Mentions include Carruthers going to England, a royal band visit, Peak Hill entertainments, mining hopes, and municipal debates on alderman pay and elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tofft
Quirindi
Carruthers
England
Oriol
Royal Bandemen
Tvo
Deakin
Sydney
Peak Hill
Guld Hill Company
McPhail
Bunny
Thie
Preasnt
Lynch
Ashburnham
Geelong
Rodier
Tambua Station
Cobar
Iman
P.P. Board
Abie
Reat Whiting
Smith Bal
Ashton
Bugare
Sollera
Bownington Irish Mob Story Incomplete Fragment
Fragmentary OCR text mentions an Irish mob and a phrase about medicine. No clear event, names, dates, or places are readable to form a complete news item.
Nervous Weakness Recovery Claim Narrative
A pasted elderly testimonial by Sydney reporter recounts a sufferer’s struggle with long nervous weakness, bronchitis aftermath, insomnia, headaches, and digestive issues. The patient credits Clement's Tonic with restoring appetite, sleep, energy, and a cheerful disposition after harsh decline, followed by a formal declaration of belief in the cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Ohn
Owe
Bovis
Nto
Owen
Clement
Tonis
Lin
Clemente
Suit Declares at Palimatn Day of September
A legal notice records a suit declaration dated September and involving MARSH and unnamed parties. Details are fragmentary but indicate formal filing actions and related adjudicative steps surrounding the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delema
Marsh
Miner on Strike Cartoon Sparks Arbitration Court
A cartoon in the Newaieries shows a miner on strike arguing with an arbitration court. The miner declares they insist on work and wages, while the court notes a decision in their favor, reflecting labor tensions of the period.
Frootoilds touted as quick relief for multiple ailments
An 19th century advertisement touts Frootoilds as a universal remedy for headache indigestion and constipation claiming rapid relief without daily dosing. It markets the product as superior to ordinary aperients, noting immediate benefits to the liver blood and digestion and urging purchase through chemists and stores in Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrie
Gee Jong
Nll
W. Ge ‘Gretong
Victoria
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Fen
Sydne
Inez
Januery
Bownington
Balmain
Edwards
Jon Enwards
Balinln
New Wales
Commonwealth of Aunralia
Nanly
Thres Folloe
Clements Toote
Sibi
Abe Vfoviniane
Coe Gathe Ant
Rzaxy
Sid Barnett
Pearl Hill
M. P. Hadan
Avery Ssrengemautie
Daily Navy
Canwell Street
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