Notable Australian Visitors and Melbourne Social Roundup
A sprawling Melbourne society note recounts visitors to Bodzey and events at Band Ringham House, plus a cricket and theatre miscellany. It mentions Mr. 1. 8. Bird of the Rockhampton Bulletin, Mr. Wallace Brow, and Sir Jobo Madden among attendees.
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Wallace Brow
Bandringham House
Sandringham
Melbourne
Jobo Madden
Edward Barton
Malcolm
Eeya
Marjin
A Woman of Wiles of Hearts and Diamonds
A melodramatic excerpt by Alice Munro recounts a perilous voyage near Vigo Bay during a storm. The narrator describes a near-rescue of Fraser from wreck and a desperate surf crossing, culminating in Fraser's death and a dramatic revelation involving a jewel parcel and Hetty's heartbreak.
Turbulent Scene By The Water Ends With Tragic Pact
Fragmentary text describes a tense moment by waves where a woman throws towels into the sea after a grieving scene. A man named Charlie Waterndam and others witness the act as a dead man’s body is moved to a rock-cut house.
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Uuarlie
Lhu
Charlie
Fraser
Theo
Tie
Poe
Walter
Hetty
Krothea
Sulaedis
Neenah
Metropollitan Rugby Union hears loom of changes
The Cynic reports a Friday Proteatact Hall gathering by the Metropolitan Rugby Union with Mr Matthews-Drew as honorary secretary expecting a good turnout. H Marks plans a New Zealand holiday, while a photograph of two North Arlance FC members is presented to BA Boraga. Mr Baldwin’s team receives praise for a recent presentation, and talks hint at future appointments and the QAU Annual book release.
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Peter Pacey
Surruuny
Chee Tuk
Amd
Pacey
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Jamedu
Norfolk
Lucky
Ehip
Lia Falter
Facey
Hobart
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Bellerive
Metropollitan Rugby Union
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Lhe
Clube
St Baldwin
Queenslnider
North Arlance FC
Boraga
Peakes
Shaw
Baldwin
Leongort
Tole
Goomteell
Heard
Treneurer
Baldwie
Ieee
Woo Andes
Baturlay
Tim
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Petrie Oleminine
Faye
Partonmancea
Otlerwins
Bram
Pipiatreet
Metropolitan
Gerrans Ute
Uwe Berrin
Pits
Shauberr
Munich
Notes From Brisbane Rugger Event and Club Awards
The Brisbane rugby gathering featured delegates to a West Coast meeting with WRU representations uncertain. Premier and club honors were presented, with premiership medals, best all round play, and various grade awards highlighted alongside photographs and a musical program.
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Bydoey
M. Harris
Coctrell
Althout
Gombe
Maos
Metal
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W. Flynn
Bir
H. Greem
Honor and thanks mark Powell ceremony in Australia
A mangled recounting of a testimonial ceremony in Australia honors Cetera Heden Powell and colleagues. The speaker praises those who aided the work, vows to remember their kindness, and hopes future generations stay brave in duty for their country amid uncertain times.
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Heden-Powell
Ner Lunde
Rus End Lamproud
Reid
Hoydboure
Liter ‘Borday Times
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Trent
Lithia
Erin
Hores in Ceylon Boer Prisoners Play Cricket outing
A Boer XI and a XVII team met at Dillyatalawa Ceylon where A Smuts took thirteen wickets for 11 runs in the first innings and seven for 4 in the second. The XVII team managed 47 in the first and 178 in the second innings. The first XI lineup included Schapers and du Plessis with notable scores while De Vil- Mert was out for 2. The bowling display drew high praise as exceptional for cricket in exile.
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Ceylon
Ay & Meer
Dilyatalawa
A. Smuts
Annett
Otto
Wotee
Schaspers
du Pleasie
de Vil- Mert
Crichel
Ome
Will Bland
Ube
Rocorda
Four Centuries by MacLaren in Test Cricket Record
A. C. MacLaren remains the only man to have four centuries in Test matches. Darling and B. Gregory each have three, with MacLaren reaching a thousand runs against Australia on Friday. Other noted batters include Grace and Webberbury, while W. G. Grace stands among the greats.
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Centurins
A.C. MacLaren
Beumen
Darling
B. Gregory
MacLeren
Australia
Ogree
Bogilabman
Ahrewebury
W. G. Grace
Fishing Notes Describe Gear and Spots Near Sydney for Christmas Angling
A lively fishing column lists gear for a Christmas trip near Sydney including long rods, phosphor bronze wire, and landing nets. It notes cod chances, maroubra beach captures, ALFA certificates, and ALP.A. notes while detailing fish like whiting, bream, perch, and pippies along Maroubra, Wamberal, and Hawkesbury areas. The piece mentions catches, local parties, and travel hints for anglers and families.
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Sherk
Anglers' tale and fishing lore from distant shores meets a muddled cry
A rambling OCR fragment recalls fishing lore and meals with onions and cloves, demanding memory and travel. It mixes elder angler talk with scattered notes on prawns, cod, perch, and local spots like Fern Bay, Pulpit Rock, and Lake Varago, ending with preservation tips and distant harvest mentions.
Canterbury gun club open meet showcases top shooters
A detailed report from the Canterbury gun club open shoot highlights standout performances by A. W. Bales and W. L. Davies, with Canterburys Canterbury and New South Wales ties noted. The event featured divisions, prizes of 1 and 2 pounds, and exemplary displays by locals and visiting shooters including Mack, Vaughee, and Chavance.
Tax on all shot game urged in heated column
A Pangbourne letter argues for a flat tax of £1 a year on all shot game to curb wholesale slaughter and fund strict enforcement. The writer cites universal sport access, cites the Duke of York's limited success, and urges Parliament to adopt a general game act. The column discusses ethics, practicality, and fiscal motives while lampooning evasion.
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Nd. W
Australia
Duke of York
Columoe
New South Wales Gun Club Open Handicap Trophy
Fragmented OCR outlines a gun club entry event at King Street New South Wales. It mentions open handicap and trophy details with entries and prize amounts but is garbled. The text lists cartridge suppliers and gun rights, with names and partial notes on entrants, judges, and rules.
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New South Wales
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