Camp life and voyage of Sixth Contingent Troops Warrigal
Aboard the Warrigal en route to South Africa, Sergeant-Major Harrington leads praised camp discipline in Adelaide with strong sentiment for officers and men. The voyage to Albany sees seasickness, ashore visits to Albany, a lively on-board concert, and sports with £7 10s prize money. A court martial over harsh language yields reduction. promotions follow amid general good health and movement toward Dorbi.
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Warrigal
South Africa
Adelaide
Twans
Harrington
South Australia
Or Tieatenant O'Conoill
Hay
Wes
Roberts
Roberta
Herbert
Evans Joe
Trong
Ward
Albany
Cornish
Ierene
Frank Harder
Nanneley
Sorny
Picquet
Corgorsl
Ees
Arrival at Dorban and reflections on voyage to Elandsfontein
A diary entry from Sunday April 28 1901 describes lying alongside the 8.8 Rawee near Sydney, cordial cheer between South Australia and New South Wales men, plans to disembark tomorrow, and rumors of onward travel to Elandsfontein or Johannesburg. The author praises the men's grit, notes Dorban’s scenic bay and timbered hills, mentions grog aboard, and reports a morale-boosting improvised concert as a report on horses versus New South Welshmen.
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Sydney
New South Wales
South Australia
Quay
Lisa
Elandsfontein
Johannesburg
Ds Wat
Dorban
Mrs Hayes credits Siegel's Syrup with miraculous recovery
Mrs Hayes, once bedridden by severe stomach pains and indigestion, recounts how she doubted life but recovered after taking Siegel's Syrup. She describes dramatic prior weakness, feeble walking, and loss of will, then credits the remedy with restoring health and ability to work and care for her family. The account, dated October 1, 1899, from Mount Keira, mentions local corroboration by Mr John Hickey.
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Godhees
Beigel
Sesigal
Fulia Hayes
Mount Keira
Paradise
van Wollongonu
John Hickey
Sam Place
Eritua
Mra. E Hayes
Fe Adda Thac Ahs
Everyurw
Nadbuck Copper Mine displays high grade ore at surface
Mining directors halt disposal of reserve shares and push ahead with stoping in the north drive. A large parcel of rich ore sits on the surface, with copper ore valued at about £2000 raised so far. Shaft down 200 ft to improve ventilation and enable deeper lode work. lode opened 100 ft level over 230 ft. Machinery to be erected after new shaft is completed.
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Tanager
Nadbuck
Broken Hill
Royal Exchangs
The Best Plaster Pain Balm Advertisement
A flannel bound with Cham berlain's Pain Balm provides prompt relief for lame back chest and side, proven superior to plasters. One application relieves rheumatism. sold by W. H. Deeble agent in Gladstone.
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W. H. Deeble
Gladstone
Facks and Roomers and Smallpox Across the City
A scan of brief items notes smallpox cases in Sydney and outbreaks inland, ongoing strikes, political mentions including Mr Keogh and Mr Grainger, and social items from concerts to balls. Mentions of Boer prisoners sent to India, a royal birth in Italy, and local clerical and sporting notes pepper the page.
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Warries
Hugh Dixon
Sydney
George Brookman M
Italy
California
Gladstone
Laura
Alexander Francis Tassie
Bilmartin
Petersburg
Gladstone Railway Quadrille Clase
J. F. Pryzibilla
Wehl
Riverton
Horner
F. P. Knight
C. E. Schafer
Terpischers
Vitadstio Remedy Advocated For Quick Relief
A testimonial-like note promotes Vitadstio as a wonderful remedy promising rapid relief and saving weeks or even years of answering health concerns. The brief urged readers to try it at once.
Adelaide Market Reports From Gilbert Place Sale and Gladstone Auction
Market figures from Luxmoore Coombs list hides pelts and skins with varied prices. Elder Smith Co reports Gladstone auction mixed cattle sheep and pork with yarded totals and price ranges. rains in the north may lift store sheep values.
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Luxmoore
Exaca
Port Adelaide
Adelaide
Elder
R. J. Coombs & Co., Ltd
Woolbrokers
Gilbert Place
Pneumonia Prevented By Chamberlain Cough Remedy Claim
Tens of thousands have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for la grippe with no pneumonia cases reported. Thos Whitfield Co of Chicago and leading druggists endorse its effectiveness, noting prompt recovery and counteraction of influenza's pneumonia risk. Bornale by W H Deeble, Gladstone.
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Thos. Whitfield &Coa
Webash Avenue
Chicago
Bornale
W. H. Deeble
An Analysis of Motive Verse Muse in a Church Setting
A short poem reflecting on varied motives for going to church. It contrasts playful social aims with reverent worship, noting how some attend for companionship, romance, or idle observing, while others seek spiritual worship of God.
How to Cure Croup Remedy Endorsed by Local Resident
A resident near Amenia, N.Y., endorses Chamberlain Cough Remedy as a reliable cure for croup in children. He says it works best when started at first hoarseness or a croupy cough and should be kept on hand for instant use. Sold by W. H. Deeble, agent, Cincinnati.
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Amenia
Nahoos
Ounty
N.Y
W. H. Deeble
Cindatone
Too Good for the Lawyer Tale About Sir Frank Lockwood
A humorous anecdote recounts Sir Frank Lockwood’s courtroom banter. He recalls defending a cattle theft case, where a witness misreads the distance to judge how far a beast can be seen. The tale also notes a judge’s interruption and Lockwood’s sharp reply following courtroom etiquette.
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Frank Lockwood
York Oase
Besata
Pfu
Willie’s First Prayer Meeting Prompting Child’s Bold Plea
A church service episode shows a boy Willie interrupting his father’s lengthy prayer with a brave call to let him pray as long as the father. The moment captures a child’s earnest involvement and family participation in a prayer gathering.
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Willie
Remarkable Home Cure for Deafness Promoted in Journal
The Deaf Roar issue No 600 at 626 Chiswick High Road London advertises a claimed home cure for deafness and head mosses. It promises a certain cure and offers to send the number free to deaf readers who mail their address to the Editor.
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Chiswick High Road
London
England
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Goth
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National Library of Australia
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Gladstone Lads
Barbadoes
Tantanools
Tiger
Grainger
Dr. Cockburn
Briteh
Chanter
W. A. Ballivand
Victoria
Chine
Duke of Cornwall
John Hayes
Tasmauia
Maduing
P. Pryzibille
Germany
Horasi
F. PB. Knight
Nodbuck Shareholdan
Rov
EK Schafer
John Alexander Dowie
Oversser
Zidm City
Ladd
Webber
VTA
DATIO
W.A
Mia
von Bibra
A. Palmer
Rundle Street
Market Reports
Croup
THE
Australian Widows Fund
Life AS Surance Society, Limited
Grenfell Street
W. Hancock
Jamestown
W. Heron
Caltowie
R Martin
H Hollis
Crystal Brook
F G Joheson
T W Macklin
Confectionery
Rou
Colgate & CO
Sir Frank
Tebhall
Loskwood
Ceylon “Tea
Colombo
China
Ceylon
Equator
Australia
Nirvana Company
Ite
Ferguson
New 3.N
H- Wales
Nirvana Co
Deeble
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