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Newspaper
Singleton Argus And Upper Hunter General Advocate
Location
Singleton, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1879
Page
3
An unclear historical clipping presents a minister visiting a location for a church service with scattered phrases about attendance. It also contains garbled dialogue attributed to a German man and a domestic incident description, followed by a short cryptic line about a thrifty woman.
The report notes a shareholder meeting at Oriental Bank approving directors actions. Reports from London April 18 mention proclamations giving governors broad power and political exchanges around Mr. Berry, Victoria, and the embassy. News touches on imperial policy, market rates for Australian wheat, and a 2 percent bank rate.
The text touts a tonic called Dew of the Alps as a worldwide import, praising Mesrin M. Mose and Co. for distributing it in Australia and South America. It then shifts to Holloway's Pills as a "purifying medicine" improving digestion and bowel function, claiming powerful, sweeping benefits.
Eyewitnesses describe a man rushing a jetty bench and tossing a crying infant into the sea. The child vanished beneath waves as the mob cried out, a horrid splash followed by two white streaks and a gurgling groan. The assailant fled toward the Taheca.
The Court of Appeal ruled that railway companies may only recover the fare for the distance actually traveled and cannot claim penalties or imaginary distances when a passenger travels without a ticket. The decision in the London Brighton and South Coast case could lead railways to change how they pursue fares.
The article describes Lapland dwellings in a Glen with two to three residences and two larger circular huts built of poles and turf. Inside one, an old Lap crone brews coffee while a young mother with a baby sits nearby. A child plays and a girl tends a reindeer sinew craft as visitors observe a clean, well-kept, rush-covered door and a sparsely furnished interior.
Mina Long daughter of a Limerick merchant sued Hobart Liobart of Laieutenanl-Colonel Liobart of Huth for breach of promise. Counsel agreed to a verdict of 200 pounds with 100 pounds costs. Over 600 love letters were involved in the case.
The New South Wales Agricultural Society Exhibition opened at Prince Alfred Park with 1700 exhibits and strong crowds. Judging began, the event runs daily until late, featuring Captain Bloomfield’s ferns and a vast range of machinery, vegetables and wool products.
A humorous reflection on grandfathers aged from young to very old, noting common household roles they play. The speaker belittles chronic churners while praising older men who advise, tutor children, and perform tasks like rocking, candle dipping, and rag carpet work. John Billings is cited.
The article describes California millionaire Mr Flood planning a country seat of immense size to rival America’s finest private residences. The grounds stretch about fifteen hundred screw on San Francisco Hay. the house measures one hundred by two hundred feet with a French style facade, verandahs, and multiple gables and two towers. The grand dining room spans around one hundred feet in length, with spaceable proportions for a vast estate to be completed in five years. Flood also plans a city residence of equal magnificence.
The notice lists delivered loads and lotteries, with a public appeal from a committee thanking contributors for funding the Bane project at the Uathola Buildings, plus a market update on specialty clothing West of England Tweeds, coats, ulsters, and waterproof garments available at reduced prices.
Fragmented notice describes land parcels and boundaries near Bingleton and Durhams Pe dosly Hew of Preesuanlog. It notes previous intention date of 1479 and references Jacob Hitter’s land portions 44 and 4. Plan lodged at local police offices and follows a northeast through alienated land route.
The item titled The Australian Relish promotes OMS MAMMA as a versatile relish for fish, game, curries and gravies. It notes patronage by His Excellency the Governor and Lady, and lists a price of one shilling. The text mentions extracts from letters received and the manufacturer seeking public patronage.
The excerpt records a formal note from the Governor and Lady Robinson thanking recipients. It references battles of the Australian Betuiey ota and mentions further directions about cancellations and routine government matters. It also notes expectations about health and stomach effects.
A notorious advertisement from a Sydney clergyman touts a cure for kidney and blood disorders. The bold claim promises purification and relief from indigestion headaches and debility, urging readers to trust the remedy sold by grocers and wholesalers across Australasian colonies.
Our stock is thoroughly assorted with every description of garment for the winter season. Overcoats we offer a fine lot in all the approved shapes and at all prices.
A damaged fragment lists Tonics and patent medicines including Steanes You ll Bitters and Stranes Aromatic Tonic Wine. It promotes bronchial strength and appetite suppression, claims cures for ulcers sores and eye ailments, and advertises Josephson ointments and cements.
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