Sam Poo the Bushranger on the Mudgee Road
A historical note on early bushrangers in Australia highlights Sam Poo, a Chinese digger turned highwayman on the Mudgee road. The account recounts his solitary rise, the fatal ambush and wounding of Warden Ward, the chase by police and trackers, Poo’s capture and execution, and a memorial for Ward’s widow and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auatrasia
Waetha Can
Frank
Gariler
Ben Hall
Clark
Wetlown
Gams
Australis
Australia
Sam Poo
Sho
Mudgee
Talbragar
Egimen
Sam Pool
Ted
Mansup
Chingzian
Crim
Chingluan
Mudgee- Tulbragar
Chinaman
Chi
Ani
Ward
Coon- Jabarabran
Burns
Mugen
Bar Poo
Tinthurst
Beteen
Aa A. Bushranger
From the Farm Hands Standpoint
A flawed plea argues for fair treatment of farm workers amid harsh labor norms. It cites a letter circulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, defending farm hands who are not lazy while criticizing farmers for neglecting workers. The piece notes eight hour days as ideal and discusses worker morale and farm practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WS. Department of Agriculture
Leia
December Rainfall Snapshot Across Regions
The December rainfall was largely below average across the region with western and northern areas notably dry. Millicent reported the highest excess at 167 points above normal, while Port Lincoln saw some useful rains not lifting totals to average. The southeast had good rains, East Coast monsoon was absent, and interiors remained sparse with many stations recording nil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farorth
Leigh
Waukarings
Paorb Wakefield
Murray Plate
Mount Lofty Ranges
Yorke's
Maitland
Avorage
Port Lincoln
Millicent
Tattersall's Sweeps and Local Notices Amid Odds
Fragmented OCR notes report Tattersall's sweep results with UHUPAN drawing the Bret bore and a £3000 prize. Mentions of Mr Hingeblink of Enlamylaly and Braddiel's stroke of luck, plus brief references to Turhaia (Bog.) and public notices about employment and local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tattersall
Uhupan
Hingeblink
Enlamylaly
Bret
Ulereall
Braddiel
Han Beet
Lock
Turhaia
Bog
Braddock
Honcldsch
Tragedies of the Wat Days Told by a Survivor
An account from South Africa recounts executions and court martials during the war days. It details the killing of British deserter Moxley by an escort near the Caledon river, the ensuing arrests and trials, and a dramatic escape and family tales from English and Boer partisans. The piece blends pathos and humor as former foes mingle on neutral ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile Tule Corp
Elfvet
Moxley
Caledon
Cape Colony
Besola
Tome
Thone Deya
Pris Coupe
Ingu
Patten's Great Desl Cornering Wheat in 1909 Market
A fragmented account describes Tyler Patten and partners attempting to corner the wheat market on the Chicago Board of Trade in May 1909. Patten aimed to buy a controlling share of world wheat, risking massive profits or ruin. his strategy hinged on secretive book entries and the fragile balance of supply and demand across global markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghicaya Hound
Dagoin
London
Seattle
New York Block Exchange
Tan
Patten
Chicago
Board of ‘Trade
Mr. Patten
Nagging Women and Drink Riot Stirring South Avisteslis
A fragmentary 19th century letter criticizes husbands and wives, linking alcohol to social misery. It mocks votes for temperance policies and urges government action on women’s conduct and sobriety, urging punitive measures for men and advocating reform via WCTU and YMCA led events.
Panic Among Sheep Across Districts in Dark Night
An English paper describes a widespread panic among thousands of sheep on a dark night in 1893 and 1895, with fences torn and herds driven along roads. Farmers report terrified sightings, possible slight earthquakes, and widespread fear across Reading county and adjacent rural areas amid heavy darkness and lightning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Wiry Range
Wallingford
Twyford
Wong
Osfordshire
Warswickshire
Gloureator
Berks
Alpin
Tisivellers
Vail
Fragmented reminiscence on illness and a tonic remedy
A witness recounts suffering from neuralgia and nerve distress after a long illness. He describes pains, weakness, and shaking, a difficult recovery, and references Clemants Tonle as a turning point. The testimony notes substantial physical decline and a struggle to regain strength.
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Gladstone
Emporium
Pryzibilla
Glaseware
Dana
ASD
Proeuways
Adelalie
J P.pryzibilla
North Unley
Carlos White
China
Alisha
Fred
Leath
J. F. Plunkett
Douter
Plunkett
Church of England
Harry Hughes
Cohborn
Todd
McMahon
Faguins
Bam Poo
M*viewes
Hughes
Vand
Dave Todd
Farmehands
Guonerhorrex
Chawberlain
Copeupaion
Milne
Bewduke
Chamberlain's
Medicia
Avsteslis
Stlwcka
Manor Rails End
Tappeova
Sauna
Gredoe
Beldaines
Grester
Abe
Caltowie Saw
Wenham
Adelaide
Dalgety
Dalgety &.C0., Limited
Expres
Gepon
Nik Iene
Clements Tonie
Jobe Wilter
Thobartam
Walter
Hensel
Bny
Teoald
Uege
Tahoe
Chas
Chowrie Toole
Joly Lauter
Javenry
Aire Ol
Audi “Arnese Hyeaham
Eateuaire
Ry J
Ulote Wits Abil Amt
Totterwalt
Donal Ant Viner
Victoria
Sane P.O
AMD
Santos
Acinide
Sibow
Crewe
Spnemtissey
RF. Cox
Laura & Boolerod
Permaey
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