Late 19th Century Horse Races Highlight Trifts and Wins
The event details a sequence of horse and trotting races with winners such as Velocity and Insect, a protest over Insect’s victory, and the ongoing pacing and sprint results. Officials including Mr J English and Mr Jansen are credited for smooth conduct, with observers noting strong turnout and refreshments for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. English
Marsh
Wermaer
Janes Jensen
N. Matheson
J. Campbell
le Roach
Dr. Spring
Widdis
J Jansen
Mich
Coluan Wae
Doniac
Minnie
HO Deant
Oni
Shun Eadh
Donharihus
Veldett
Insect
Rat
Heywood
Bell
Vewcity
Himon
Twe Sheppard
Bnderson
Velocity
WV. Neilson
Loy Yang
Velociy
Sheppard
Scamp
Balderaon
L Sheppard
Seawup
Tani
Tarralcon CHM Club Shoots at Sacrnday Int Event
The Tarralcon CHM Club held a shoot on Sacrnday Int with three Melbourne guests among 3 nominations for a £25 guaranteed. Birds showed a preference for green timber, but the field produced strong scores across 15 rounds with winners sharing prizes. Members and visitors praised the afternoon’s sport and club hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Trap
Matta
Mgregor
J. M‘millan
Morwell
Dr. Home
Traralgon
H. Christensen
Glenguers
Nitra
Drury
Mkenzie
Oa Rapatares
Firatens
Ritual rite and heritage amid Australian settler life
The passage reflects a community ritual in Trait lian and the weariness of participants toward festival preparations. It mentions Maori or Australian figures, reverence for ancestors, and a procession from peasants to the king, with notes on cheer and solemn reflection regarding the fate of poor settlers and their elders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torvauedt
Australia
Christiaan
Tettoo
Ron
Fras
Roerieetines
Tragedy on railway line ends in suicide verdict
In a Morwell case a man identified as James Coumain was found dead on the railway line near Willan's after a Christmas Eve gathering. Witnesses said he was drunk and had expressed a wish to be dead. the coroner ruled suicide while intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Wiss. J. Collins
Travlgan
Willan
Rman Tring
Malcolm Alex
M-Innes
North Hazelwood
Ngs
Jase Coumains
Tsune Willan
Maryvale
Withees
W. J. Collins
Witess’ Place
Plant
Hier
Hi Splay
W. E. Cumming
John Hoban
Apadt
Ralaceonca
Acesa
Borbert Plant
Morwell
Willan’s
Patrick John Garman
W. Gullick
Siuels
Eugene Aram
Rent
Ative
Melbourne letters on holidays travel and cycling 1903
The Melbourne letter reviews Christmas weather and holiday travel delays at Spencer Street Station. It notes rail and tram issues, crowded hotels, and anxious travelers. It also covers Australian English racing cyclists Beauchamp Morgan and rivals Robi and Pickentmann, and reports on the Dunlop tyre boom and Major Taylor preparations in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Spencersteget
Spencer-treet
Beauchamp
G. Morgan
Robi
Pickentmann
Melbourne Bicycle Club
Friendly Society
St. Kilda
E. Beauchamp
Prahran
Kely
Sydney
Adelaide
Dunlop
Oles
Dewi
Soingen
Commonwealth
Dunlop Fyre Co
Don Walker
New South Wales
Walker Lier Austii
Flying Yankee
Major Taylor
The
Taylor
Sydney Cricket Ground
Christmas Cantata by St Johns Church Children at Mechanics Hall
On December 28 a Christmas Cantata titled A bundle of sticks was performed by St Johns Church school children at Mechanics Hall directed by Rev. R. Elliott. The packed hall watched as children acted and sang around a lit Christmas tree with Rachel Carri e Moller and Mabel Ada famphrey among the participants. A liberal meal was served and the audience expressed warm appreciation as they wished readers a prosperous New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Hall
Mabel
Ada Famphrey
Wanted Good General Servant and Stock Advertisements
Classified notices offer a general servant who can cook in Traralgon and a sale of pure bred Ayrshire cattle and other stock with details of owners and solicitors. Includes notices about a dog lead, woolly lambs, Ayrshire cows and local business relocations in Gippsland and Malacca area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Serjeant
Traralgon
Sale
W. D. Leslie
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Leena
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Tibet
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Lian Meinert
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Thor
W. BA
Kage
T. Juke
A. Danbar
Miprear
Hurse
Toongabbie
Ragnc Ciba
Ent
Wyrailah St Ih
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Seam Minnie
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Promise Little Hero
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Tarralcon Chm Club
Tooncabbie
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Cristera
Amd
Stace Galeoten
Tranalgoy
Boolarrwaarkauol
Drouin
Tupelaye
Boolarra
Waerayul
Curamixg
Conboere
Trust Neary
Kews & Patterson
Taredsy
Time OF
Ittle and
Borthwick
Sandford
Minnes
Netadel
King
Wes
T Aen
T Racecourse
Malacca
Avery Cere
Hilltop
Cis
Trantalgen
Atrshire
Serieant & Bruce
HEART
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Cairnbrook
L.A. Edwick
Ind
J. J. Brown
Boot and Whue Maker
J. W. Grubb and Co
Franklin Street
Grange
Gippsland LakEs
Edward A. Barton
Paynesville
S.nmny
Ommensy Ome
Lewis Company
Steeling Nchical
Paris
Came
G. WB. Lewis
A. Clerks
Moulton
H. Ploag
Micaie Russell
Mien
Mathieson
Davis
Atocr
Stalin Nese
Bonraigan
Sule
Mates Ana Wath
Sues Eins
Bar
Mathieson Ctv ES Horas
Donnary
PATHE
Maila
Teongabbie
Nottieyi
Maxim Gross
Masiicat
Madock
Gales
Teonyganive
Trabalgon Race Club
Anstat
Abou
Mantle
Satunday
Louis M. Bell
Mires N. Stevenson
Lalks
Hothem Street
Traval Land
Sergeant's
Themeon's
Glengarry
Werhindtags
Thomann
Stewert Toongabbie
Gino Lacy
Cochrane
Sewrner
Donley
Thosdaty
Selva Gino
Olasa
C. Cochrane
A. Mlean
Poe
SEO
Carnoustie
Aires
Misti
Mort
Abe
Pentland
Jorhannvess
G. R. Wilkes & Co
MR A. French
Pane Nene
da. W
Sraive
Cepue
HFA
C. Hussell
Cadentaner
Michaelis
Amr Au Aovny
Brinsmead’s Pharmacy
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