Melbourne letter reports voting errors and port plans
The column notes that electors in Victoria and South Australia faced ballot confusion and crosses on wrong parts of papers. It mentions a federal recount, unusual marks, and how disputes were examined by Sir Samuel Griffith. It also discusses port dredging for naval visits and local political strife ahead of elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Adelaide
Riverina
Si Samuel Griffith
Federal Court
Crowes
William Lyne
H.M.8
Euryalus
Ausalian
Harbour Trust
Hobson's Bay
Royal Arthur
Port Philip
Terrtory
South Australia
Northern
Territory
Trans-Cotinental
Deakin
Bonafides
Jenkins
Premer
Murray
Woring Men's College
Builders and Contractors Association
Janz
Owil
Indigestion Tale and Its Cure by Mr Artie Ricketts
A lengthy testimonial recounts Mr Artie Ernest Ricketts of Mathewsond suffering ten years from severe indigestion. After trying various remedies, he reports rapid relief following Clements Tonic, with renewed strength and digestive health. The account ends with a statutory declaration promising publication of the facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WR. Ricketts
Langiatus
Ashi
Pepi
Gabe
Becan
Patent Hair BucsH Promises Rapid Growth and Strength
An advertisement offers a new patent hair product named BucsH with claims of rapid growth, daily use, and prevention of hair loss. It asserts natural nourishment and potential regrowth if directions are followed, advertising delivery across Australia and contact via a chemist and distribution network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kapelli
Australis
Jann Haasewesn
Victoria's New Governor Faces Banquet Complaints
The text notes Talbot as Victoria's new governor and recalls a Melbourne banquet remark about governors' wives. It criticizes the wives as unpopular figures amid past residences, while segueing into census data and speculation on future mating power between the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot
Victoria
United Buster
Canada
Zam-Buk advertised cure in Victorian ad claims abscess relief
An 19th century-style advertisement touts Zam-Buk as a cure for groin abscesses and a general healer. It lists numerous ailments allegedly treated and offers free samples, urging readers to mail a penny stamp to obtain a sample. The copy mixes misspellings and bold claims typical of period patent medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Rube
Burrupa
Princetown
Victora
Hethal Hearne
Turpies
Emgwutin
Luis
TuNming Spies
Suzester
Fendins
Pitts
Abu
Hosmer Ageresett
Lasaun
Srtlandes
Jocconti
Panay Cal
Aurtiy Fonte
Nina
Lepgjuie
Bernall
Bowas
Will
Nana
Therstore
Mays
Nicholas
Carey
Howe Sa
Europe
Antiochus Eri
Anticebus
Patent disc items noted in early trade talk
Fragmented OCR notes discuss patent disc trends, mentioning names and places like Doyint, BRST discs, Mears, Veh and Watsons, and Flying Creek. The text hints at implement patterns and free terms, with unclear action or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Watsons
Creek
Ora
Nm Baie See
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Havelock
E. Grubb
Franklin Street
Tryf. & HK. Grubb
Olamitto
T. H. Waite
Az Flanmers
Fars, &c
Savtifd
Eaxititin
UCR
Traralgon
Ernie A Koueare
Renmenere
North America
Sehial Traders Union
A. E. Ricketts
Agit Ieee
Sheerie
Nie
Levu Fiahidy
Richmond
Victor
Toca
Zam-Buk
Lavieng
Hiprion Pekericy
Nen
Travalzon Stables
F. Hughe
Eynoy Svistagtiots
Hotham Steel Traralgun
Barger
J. S. Milligan
Praralgon
Cocksfeet
Lucerne
Massey-Harris Co
London
E.t
Federation
Deniam & Co
Nna
Pande Sar Rabo Rugen
Farrell
Posen
The
Pacies
Bey Tormjerayon
Adame
Marty Mase
Trapiest
Wiend
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