Destructive bush fires sweep across vast acreage
A fierce blaze raged through acres of grass and scrub destroying fences sheds and hundreds of acres of grass. Firefighters and residents battled wind driven flames with several narrowly escaped injuries including Mr Veitch who dodged a falling branch while attempting to cut a danger tree.
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Syottelay
Ira
Phegaan
Grealerpetiot
Ather
NPD
Bae
Fey
Tawardy
Careyns
Mess Gwgs
Oh Russell
Molding
Howard Vir
Rum Holm
Nicol
Melbourne
Tex
R. Veitch
Orange Blossom Wedding in Rushfield Park
A vivid account of the marriage of the second daughter of Mr and Mrs John Farmer of Rushfield Park to Mr David Cochrane. The ceremony in the Church of England, orange blossom wreaths, bridesmaids Dorothea and Elizabeth, a grand three tier cake, gifts, and a lively reception lead to a departure by horse-drawn conveyances amid cheers and well wishes.
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Vrom
Eas Old Gien
John Farmer
Rushfield Park
David Cochrane
Ashhey
Riuul
Dorothea
Elizabeth
Pimnister
R. Elliott
Archbald
R. Farmer
Smith
F. Farmer
Witty Victorian notes on weather and travel
A patchwork of observations recounts heat waves at Brighton Beach and Geelong, Royalty rumors, and satire on Australian habits. It notes duties of teachers taking summer schools, a January 1 1902 suburban rail fare scheme, and curious Railway Department quirks in distance-based pricing.
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Cormelfonde
Melbourne
Brighton Beach
Sugeenia
Telk
Ana
Tia
Bourke St
Brighton
Tonce
Geelong
Cono Bay
Iean Trac
Prince of Wales
Duke of Cornwall
York
Hken
Duke of Clarence
Australia
F. Tate
Peter the Hermit
Tate
Railway Department
Ion
Tweefontein Disaster Details From Royal Army Telegrams
Telegrams recount a night attack by General de Wet on Colonel Firman’s camp at Tweefontein. Major Williams of the South Staffordshire Regiment commanded. heavy British casualties include Williams and several officers. Boers overwhelmed pickets and overran tents. many soldiers killed, wounded, or missing.
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Lompom
de Wet
R. B. Fitman
Imperial Yeomany
Tweefontein
Orange River Colony
G. A. Williams
1St Battallion
South Staffordshire Regiment
R. B. Firman
Major Williams
Thes
Liestenast Harwich
Liechensot J. 5
Watney
Williams
Elands River Bridge
Harriamith
Remsinder
Imperial Light Horse
Broten
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promising Restored Health and Complexion
A testimonial from Miss Matilda Mortensen credits Dr Williams pink pills with restoring strength and a rosy complexion after anemia and fatigue. The account asserts improved health, appetite, sleep, and vitality after using multiple boxes, and promotes the pills as a natural route to beauty and vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Mortensen
Berriwidleck
Dr Willams’ Medicine Co
Co Roche
Tompsitt & Co
Flinders St
Boer Dead Lying At Daybreak Amid British Wounded
A report confirms Lieutenant Scarleil's account of Boer dead scattered at daybreak and notes the Boris behaved well while assisting British wounded as preparations were made to decamp with prisoners.
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Scarleil
Austral Wheel Race Conspiracy Claims Roil Cycling Notes
The report alleges a conspiracy among competitors to favor one man at the Austral Final amid belting on the Melbourne grounds. It notes Roosevelt’s cycling interest, rising free wheels, and warns buyers to scrutinize clutches and brands. It cites a Paris track race and upcoming Commonwealth events, with comments on motor bicycles and Dunlop tyres.
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W Martin
Martin
Melbourne Cricket Ground
M.cc
Roosevelt
United States of America
Avul
Scure Ae Hallainey
Parc de Princes
Pans
Cwaac
Commonwealth
W. A
Coure
Evcata
Ben Goodson
Australis
Profestienals
Melbourne
Denlop Tyre Co
Dunlop Co
Notice of Health Act Byelaw Compliance in Shire Mall
Public notice from Shire Mall Traralgon Mich dated 1901 outlines a compliance action under Health Act and Bylaw No 2. It names AGL Cowkeepers and Dairymen as involved parties and directs purgation of alleged violations within the shire. Signed by Bliire Secretary M Kin nell.
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Acconlanes
Fo M Kinnell
Bliire
Shire Mall
Traralgon
Mich Dee
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Ofa
Owen
Bain
Roy
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Holm
Crowe
Stewart
Oldei
Teamsider Chamberlain
Cuagh
Warrington
Amy Wila
Iba Remaly
Mrvtimas
Apo
Peis Sgeathee
Tate Prions
Reuters
Medical Writers
SALE
Litle & Borthwick
Jane
Aramuox
Senervus Co
Casahta
Maran Kooks
T. M. Thompam
Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago
Mie
Skews & Patterson Om
Germs
Ratriksim
Etenet & Prumaneent Buys
Bosneee Trakalin
Patterson
Lactle & Botwick
Howe, Campbell and Valentine
Stock and Station Age Sheep & Cattle
Royal Insurance Buildings
Collins
Newmarigt
Gilpaland
Chas. A. Haines
E. Wenden
Tyere Tenders
Dlese
Arcubold
Tyera
J. Chase
IUN
Selicwors
Serjeant & Bruce
Mathiesor and Davis
Anglass Lees
Traraliin
POAC
Toongabbie Racing Club
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Rai
Ty Harilzeaygor
Shurteru
Mowman
Salen
WE Peter
Dunbar
Biewante Mevale
B. Taylor
I D Nosed
Kel & P Bowman
Wannicap
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Kale Atriefly
Lady Hay
Hauiieepers
Campbell Bros
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Ape Kenudent Represen
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P Nicolson
Mormel
Miss Bell
MUSK
Plano
Howitt and Godfrey
A. Spring
Frarlzon
Pattarson
Treveleon
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Wotham-otrvet
Traraigou
Qrten
Chamberlain
Hou
U.N. Sinks
Troy
Ohio
Mewes Gas
Persone and Co
Pais
Minteoey
Agenta TeDasy
Traralgon Rating Club
Weamreday
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LM Bell
J. J. Brows
E. L. Bruce
H. ©. Jones
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Traralgon Bazaar
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Milbourns
RM Lachlan
Theo
Furst Prine
Noyal Agroct
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