Wine Adulteration Act Mentioned In Colonial Report
The Melbourne Age notes the Wine Adulteration Act of Victoria and discusses spurious colonial wine. Dr Cresswell, chair of the Victorian Board of Health, reported adulterated wine cases, with more dealt with on a recent day. The piece explains the term adulteration and that the product is intended for spirits or fortifying purposes, not casual drinking.
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Boyce
Victoria
New Sour Wales
Melbourne Age
Cresswell
Victorian Board of Hearst
Waligné
Galland
Readers debate form of names in Sydney letters page
A May 1901 letter from Williams discusses proper form for abbreviating names like Mr Reid and Mr Barton. The editor cites Thackeray and Beauchamp examples, arguing readers tire of full titles and urging consistent usage without ceremonial titles in newspapers.
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Sydney
GY. Weid
G. H. Reid
Barton
Williams
Earl Beauchemp
Eerl Beauchamp
Peguchamp
Willig
Evening New
Pension fiasco in workhouse guardians payments noted
A Maitland correspondent laments petty pensions paid to workhouse guardians and inmates. The text mocks the penny charges and echoed inefficiencies, citing a penny stamped receipt and fees that balloon to absurd levels. It questions why some allowances are not remitted and calls for reform across public service charges.
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Regiatinyre Aguiosti
Church-street
West Mulnana
Smallpox Outbreak Expands In Sydney Harbor Area
Five new smallpox cases reported by Dr. A J Sulter at the Quarantine Station push total infections to 17 since the vessel arrival in Sydney. Residents Mansfeld Gilbert Perrin Daly and Brus Atkins are among the new patients, with Gilbert and Mansfeld described as most severe. Alice Brendell, 24, of Alfred Street North Sydney, linked to the outbreak, is hospitalized after transfer from the Coast Hospital. Health officials say vaccination may ease severity. authorities keep close watch as disinfecting proceeds and contacts are traced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UN Department of Health
A. J. Sulter
Mansfeld
Gilbert
Perrin
Daly Steward
Department of the
Crown-street Wind Nort
Sydney
Manfield
Wikkn
Thin
Alfred
North
Alice Drendell
Breadel
Tex Yer
Whawever
Tswell
Smillard
Meath
Leiuuam
Raven
Juwa
Late George Wattpn estate probate and annuity bequests
The will of grazier George Walt of Cockergedong Station near Lamp died at the Australian Club Melbourne on May, appointing nephews, bankers, and trustees. It directs sale or investment of estate assets to raise annual income to match annuities for named nieces, siblings, and the Uruna Hospital, with substantial legacies to relatives in Scotland and Melbourne. The executor trustees are to manage jewelry, pictures, and household items and arrange probate.
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George Walt
Cockergedong Station
Lamp
Siihaia Tee Melbourne
Thomas Riddell Row Walt
New Gleturne
Vic
William Reid
Austelian Depow and Mortgage Bank
Aniited
John James Pulcoper
Laphata Linance Company, Limited
Alu Pebew
Wall
Tobia
Janet Caropbel Wart
Elizybeh
Giorgiga Wait
Spiontert
Balaclava-rogd
East St. Kilda
Wail
Biizabeth Georging Watt
God -Luset Campbell West
Ulese Syne Lillip Thompson
Hugh Wartnamery Thomycon
Matearel Fullerton Wau Buroura
Glasgow
Scotland
Riddell Ross Watt
Uruna Hospital
Nb.w
Beardes
Margaret Fullerton Watt
Barbara Wate
Wad Wieters
Jaraee
Fullerton Wate
Jan Wait
Sarah Granger
Janet Guthrie
Elizabeth “Wood
Victorie
Harbor traffic during holiday voyage scene at Sydney harbor
Harbor traffic reports show Holiday volume rising across ferry companies. Sydney Ferglea Limited notes about 700 passengers to the royal yacht Ophir and around 2000 to the Russian cruiser Gromobol. Additional harbor steamers were engaged during Ophir's inspection period.
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Trafic
Sydney Ferglea, Limited
Ophir
Gromobol
Ope
Death of Ada Kelso in Coward Ratady home inquest adjourned
An adjourned inquest into the death of Ada Lavinia Kelso aged 25 at her residence in Coward Ratady was begun this morning. Jurors heard medical evidence and the proceedings were adjourned without a finding as the coroner’s court resumes.
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Ada Lavinia Kelso
Coward
Ratady
Chancery Square
Evidgnie
Wrisalem
Victorian Parliament House a vast space with limited comforts
A fragmentary report reflects on Melbourne's Parliament House and its design. It contrasts the grand corridors and the need for better facilities with the day to day realities of Victorian members. It notes long walks to refreshments, crowding, and the tension between architectural ambition and practical use, plus debates over federation and protectionism.
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Commonwealth Méintmer
Boul
Vel
Guimbir& No Sooner Ltd
Austin Chapman
Benerve Ly
Mule Deaurae
Melbourne
Kiltie
Iberualoute
Senate
Wien
Turin
Amd
Moise
Holter
Anc
Bruce Smith
Tor’ Poros
Bevy
Pratense
Brite
Philo Honin
General Allence
Liv
Victoria
Feutsn
Ant
Bardem
Popaihie
Australia
Vugald
Thomson
Brace Smith
Becaiwe
Walpo Free Trade
Cook
Pulstard
Coker
M. Thos Vale
Hughes Alac
Age
Tawiller
Enea
Syrial
Aeea
Iti
Duke and Duchess to Visit City for Flag Day Parade
A large Duke and Duchess event plans a royal visit with a parade and ceremonies around town. Officials and committees coordinate the program including railway transport, public addresses, and a civic reception. The arrangements reference local stations, government figures, and community leaders.
Military parade plans and community event near Port Moore
A garbled report outlines a military march and public gatherings in the Port Moore area. It mentions a parade, a hall function, and a Valley event with various locations and dates unclear due to damaged text. The fragment references a parade and local hub activities that suggest a civic celebration or observance in the community.
Dinner at Government House Adds to Royal Visit
An account from Government House describes a dinner honoring the Royal Highness with attendees including Lis Guvernure General and Jade Mepetano xaos Ullmer. The roster lists several officials and guests, among them Comm ninhey Wineloe and Slee Wass, with mentions of Tap, wind, and Rempel.
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Government House
Guvernure
Jade Mepetano Xaos
Ullmer
Fuehews
Tolinaing Ware
Ninhey Wineloe
Baits
Alberta Cine
Lise Abey-Muphy Wiedenaplain
Cage
Seite Fare
Fragmented OCR Nonsense Leads to Obscure Storyline
The readable text hints at a garbled account with references to a nuisance, a grave, and illegible dialogue. It lacks clear people, places, or events, making a coherent summary difficult.
Mysterious Mount Viewings Documented in Local Letter
A reader letter dated June 28 recounts a prior visit to Mount View where two youths accompanied the writer as they traced a path to a cave. They describe entering a tunnel, crawling, and avoiding a dangerous chasm before deciding to retreat. The note notes many obstacles prevented a full exploration.
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Viewurig
King Division Election Controversy At Liberal Party Rally
A defiant account shows internal Liberal party turmoil over leadership and election procedures. The editor claims assurances from party chairs and doubts about timely action while opposing participation as an adjudicator. He notes friction with the King Division and a pledge not to support selected candidates.
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Liberal Party
Gelgg
Ib-Committee
Maurine
CW. Hat
Ieee
A. Lee
Lee
Unclear OCR Crest Confused Date and Names
Fragmentary OCR text from Sydney region in May presents garbled names and terms. Readable pieces mention dates, possibly people or entities like Ewamires Crees and Beers, but core facts are missing and the item cannot be mapped to a concrete event or outcome.
Fragmented Brievities Report From Charleville Area
A chaotic OCR fragment describes local events around Charleville including a hotel fire at Commercial Hotel and various mentions of towns, officials, and incidents. It references the dream family, Greba pursuers, and a ship cruiser, with scattered names and dates the readable text cannot reliably connect into a single clear incident.
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Carine
DiDoed
Qurssting Anayitad
Hiiabene
Am Munday
Mt Charleville
Greba
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Neal Partiam
Joby Wares
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Arcadia
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