Australian bushranging and escort system’s dangers in early gold era
A historical account by Charles White details diggers gold escorts in New South Wales and Victoria, the rise of bushrangers, and the perilous operations guarding gold shipments. It covers the Gold Commissioner’s role, armed escort units, box designs, and notable attacks including the Mia Mia assault and ensuing arrests and trials of gang members led by Gray and associates.
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Yile
New South Wale
Victoria
New South Wales
Dudeves
Mike Ity Tung
Althoush
Rodin
Kervigs
Hig Command
Calb and Co
Lip
Aga Ie
Ovens
Bruke
Ange Aauilers
Sydney
Melsbowne
Buiney
Spdnay
Finking
Geers
Sydoy
Bendigo
Black Douglas
Jose
Melbourne
Gray
Kyneton
Melvor
Cate
Bendiga
Warner
Buins
Fookes
Davis
Bel- Water
Morton—Burne
Hughes
Lill
Maork
Foakes
Berwater
Morton
Boing
Burne
Fnr
Uch
Fragmentary line hints at motive in crime report
A fragment mentions an intent to suppress information for the sake of others after punishment. The readable portion implies a motive to prevent the informer from uncovering details following a penalty.
Soils and their origin shape farm fertiliser use
In South Australia soils differ in chemistry and texture due to geological history. Voorhees notes that sandy, clayey, limey, and peaty soils vary in essential fertilising constituents, affecting fertilizer choice. A farmer gains yield by matching nutrients to soil deficiencies rather than applying broad mixtures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eputan
South Australia
Voorhees
Refresh and restore vigor with Chamberlain's Tablets
An old ad claims tiredness comes from a sluggish stomach liver and bowels. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets to strengthen these organs and renew activity, promising better health and energy through a simple course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberisin
Chamberlain
Medieval Trousseau Splendor and Domestic Hints
A journal essay explores medieval bridal magnificence and the lavish dowry arts in Italy, describing grand costumes, jewels, and crafts from old Venetian palaces. It blends fashion, marriage customs, and housekeeping tips, including culinary and cleaning advice, with vivid antiquarian detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tronmeau
Setvarday Lamina Autionaires
Italy
Sposstorn
Uimpto
Europa
Chamberlains Colic Diarrhoea Remedy Urged for Travelers
A fragmented travel notice extols Chamberlains Colic Diarrhoea Remedy as a dependable quick cure for diarrhea and dysentery aboard ships and during voyages. It stresses the need to have a bottle before leaving home as it cannot be procured on board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabie
Marion Butler Recovers After Cure From Clement’s Teale
Mrs Marion Elisabeth Butler of Lille arranges to publish her recovery tale after years of illness. She credits Clement Teale and the advertised remedy with restoring health and strength, detailing previous suffering, medical attempts, and renewed vitality.
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Marion Elisabeth Butler
Litthe
Clements Teale
Adwi
Wes Ana
Nathin Ghont
Wien
Vitoa
Clements
Sean
Reich
Mra
Butler
Sll
Marion Buklarete
Lille
Migaboet
Osun
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Gladstone
Emporium
Pryzibilla
Paret
PANGY
Tobacuonistware
Ikinds
Adelaide
J.p.pryzibilla
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Charles White
Auchor
Daye
Wiriveot
Gotan Solte
Mport
Willie Ae Gayin
Huis Gatearen
Murray
Aclu
Ant
George Francis
Ita
Pamely
George Francia
John Francis
George Melville
William Atking
George Wilson
Collingwood
Queen's
Wilson
Madagascar
Hobson's Bay
Mauritius
Melville
Boon
Atkins
Campaape
McTyer
John Francie
Tray
Wolfe
Hikeah
Wartm Kitchen
Caltowie
WILLE
Wenham
Jollery
Ordere
Dalgety
Fants
Port Adelaide
Port Pirie
Wallaroo
Dalgety 4 Oo, Limited
Arese Exprew
Autre Prinrine
Wall Jane
Sean E
Samt
Ucoreet
Ucoreet Hinsinrem
Tonfal
Towfuria
Lrinwiig
Fonds
Sureods Companien
B,c
A.r.creswick
Abel
Tabara
Otmard
Very sonTe
Creywtak'y
Roo Poe
Oes
Gine
Madicins
Virion
RF. Cox
Ladies’ and Gentlemen's Tailor, Laura & Booleroo
Gwaye
Eewest Bovercor
Coorail
Hay Hall
Ee S
Seepeee
Iean
Benises
Basinnae
Amch
Wuob Haydelog
Frwik
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