Banquet Honors Captain Staughton in Melton Welcome
Captain Staughton recently returned from the South African campaign was greeted with a Melbourne style welcome in Melton. A procession, flags, and a Mechanics Hall banquet featured speeches by local officials and guests praising his service and urging continued support for Imperial troops.
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Caprain Stavemrow
South A
Welee Melton
Mechanics’ Hall
Staughtton
Bacchus Marsh Mounted Rifles
Melton
W. Robinson
Staughton
Bacchus Macsi
Australia
Hornbuckle
Alita
Livutelle
Staughwon
Victorix
I. A. Geant
South Africa
Uhey
Waa
M'Pherson
Tally
Wau
Lyle
Staughtum
Wen
G. A. Bence
Bacchus Marsh
E. Chalmer
Lane
J.J. Muntz
Asa Perent
Binsop
Lake Hodson
H. Staughton
L. Hodson
Hollis Amb
E. Hehir
J. Listghton
C. Shebler
A. Geddes
H. Wade
J. Bennett
A. Shebler
A. Smith
Sir Rupert Clarke
Slaughtor
J. Staughton
H. Stsaghton
Mesnra Muntz
Chalmer
Shebler
Sith
Manning
Fraser
Kilpatrick
Gisborne Uazatte
Reminiscence of Heroism at Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift
An account recalling the 1879 Isandlwana battle where 800 British soldiers faced 20,000 Zulu fighters and the defense at Rorke’s Drift led by Lieutenants Chard and Bromhead. The piece extols the courage, describes the ferocity of the assault, and notes the aftermath with a somber tone. It also includes unrelated notices about ear drums and dairy production figures from local factories.
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Isandlwana
South Africa
Chard
Bromhead
Rorke's Drift
MIRTH AND MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT FACES BOXING DAY DROP
A festive program by L Sparrow organization in Muchsubs features lively overtures and burlesque sketches. Despite strong attendance, Boxing Day crowds tempered profits as performers faced rehearsal gaps and misfires, with varied acts including a comic sketch and a multipart musical sequence.
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Boxing Day
L. Sparrow
Bagdad
Philpott
A. F. Boardman
Cartan
Migsea E
L. Boardman
A. F. Boardian
E. A. Lane
Blifkins
Fea
Lillian Sparrow
Mies Li Boardman
G. Asker
Percy
Clau Boardman
Bloggins
P. Cloonan
Gamble
Mendelssohn
H. Sparrow
Kyneton
A. F. Boardmsn
A. Alo
Miss Sparrow
Miss Boardman
C. Boardman
Sunbury CC Cricketers Lose on Christmas Day Defeat by 83
Christmas Day match reports Sunbury CC lost to St George's CC by 83 runs. Sunbury batted first scoring 33 with none in double figures as Teachers posted 115 led by M Innes 62 and Clough 33 not out. Several Sunbury players were absent.
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Lamphier
J. Whelan
Broadbent
Bert Eadie
Mucdoch
Murdoch
Nettleton
Collins
Nettletons
A. Bime
Brown
Wilson
P. Nettleton
R. Murdoch
Sunbury
J. Ryan
E. Fla
G. Gillon
Smnair
Flin
Duncan
Sundries
C.C. v. Jolimont
Miss Beattie
St. George’s C.C
Bnardsman
A. Maldoon
Gillon
J. M.donald
J. Mair
Eadie
J. English
Elliott
Ryan
J. Campbell
F. Andson
A. Johnson
J. Walsh
Dr. Gamble
Condon
M. Cahill
Sonnory
Victoriay Tractions
M'Innes
Clough
Railway to Bulla guarantors listed for extension project
Essendon Gazette publishes a full list of guarantors for the railway extension to Bulla via Backley Street. The Town Clerk reports total endorsements near £1700 with aim to reach £2000 to secure support forms.
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Essendon Iazette
Balla
Backley-street
Cattanach
Essendon
Taulil
Bulla
A. McCracken
C. McCracken
R. Brighttes
Townsend
S. Ware
D. Smith
J. G. Cremond
Hackley Street
Essenson Land and Finance Association
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Casio Defenes
Nat Ha
Shortill
Gisborne Gasts
Oaklands Creamery
C.C
Lab
Rambler
J. Elms
Flina
Ramblers
Melbourne
Riddell's Creek
Riddell’s
Vassey
E. J. Chambers
G Chester
Swift
Evens Taster
Tod Cheater
Delatite
Dolly
Middell's Creek
Spooner
A. Wilkinso
C. HL Mastey
Little Cambrie
Morrissey
Paterson
Norroy
B. J. Chamber
Chester
Wilkingon
J. Paterson
Grey
B. Williams
Manuel
W. Tibbles
Tim
Paig
Forbes
A. Geddua
Dart
Tabby
M. Leydon
J. Tabby
Sporting
Sunbury Cricket Club
Recreation
St. George's C.C
Sousunr
Ramsuxas
Sanbury
Wight
Alorwalley
J. Boardman
Mancen
Fiuraiduien
J. T. Johnston
Evans Street
Sunsuay
Colonial Bank
The
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Sane
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Mra
Lipa
Lhe Paka Mrv
Dickar
Laa
Mila
Vaebatid
Lee Tod
Luton
Srvatta
Dimente
Jase
Wien
Victoria
Alan
Aumont
Serer Coe
Rhe
the Argus
Sunveuryv
Teow i. Tian
Ellison
Everet
Stock & Shall Brokers
Tian Sal Ade
ATS AV
Colrin
Lem mm Meee
Minerva Tonics
Armin
Hie Feuike
Tav Jill Srsor Alia Marvel
Frank Milkett
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