Melbourne Letter on AWN speech and motors in 1920s Australia
Melbourne correspondent reports on AWN speech at the Exhibition and mixed reactions. It details racing motor events, ANA meeting outcomes in Melbourne, notable riders Plugger Bi Mario and Neauchamp, Day and James on the Dunlop quadricycle, and a 354 mile Geelong to Geelong run. A death note records J A Fay, champion cyclist, dying in Sydney from influenza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Vance
Daimler Motor Co
Melbourne
Bi Mario
FS. Neauchamp
Iver Lawson
Dunlops
Jayti
Vic
Hf Janes
Duntop Tyre Co
Geelong
Dunlop Co
Seedal
Camperdown
Terang
Hamilton
Skipton
Ballarat
J. A. Fay
Fay
Sydney
Poor Duke Avoids Royal Norris Odors During Hot Weather
The passage laments the Duke's avoidance of a place named the Royal Norris due to strong odors carried by a southwesterly wind. It notes he would cover his nose with a handkerchief and would not be visiting during hot weather, implying relief at avoiding those conditions.
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Eitas
Sara
Swan Sannguuse
York
Jack Aneeny
Tyburn
Duke
Wistewena
Penn
Joby
Hitler
Tom
Luemeld
Royal Norris
Oceanic tyre name chosen in Dunlop competition
Oceanic is the chosen name for a new Dunlop second grade cycle tyre after a 5000-entry contest. Winners C E Brown and J K Warren will split a £20 prize, each receiving £10. The article also notes the Oceanic tyre aims to be cheap yet wear well, and mentions hypnotic influence during the New York six day cycle race and an order worth £359,203 for electric coupes from Woods Motor Co.
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Dunlop ‘Tyre Co
Dunlop
Stange
C. E. Brown
Grammar School
Campbelltown
Nsw
JK Warren
Mi. Roskill
Aveland
New York
ArcFarland
Eikes
the Woods Motor Co
Australia
BOER WAR LATEST NEWS Telegrams Report From Reuters
Fragmented OCR text reports on Boer War latest news via Reuters telegrams. Mentions various items like Cream of Butter sales and patent aerator references, but overall reading is garbled with unclear names and numbers.
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Euam
Parurr Agaaron
Eilis
Oot Fond Nym Macar
Pte
Price
De Wet Repulsed in Cape Colony Pursuit Pressure Rises
Reports from Loxpon describe heavy rain hampering pursuit as Australian and New Zealand Bushmen under Colonel Plumer chase General De Wet from Phillipstown to Hout Kraal. Heavy fighting, Boer losses high, British casualties light, armoured train and cyclist rifles play roles amid ongoing railway and troop movements across the front.
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Loxpon
Tiows
Cape Colony
Plumer
Gentral de Wet
Phillipstown
Hout Kraal
de Wet
Crabbe
Steyn
Britstown
Knox
Bruce Hamilton
White
Wis
Lowpox
Victorian Imperial Regiment
Loxnox
Hansbrock
Det Wets
Plier
Colesburg
Imperial South African Horse
Hansbrocks Commando
Colonel 'Imer
Daily Man's
Houtkraal
de Aar
Potfontemn
French
Botha
Smith Dorrien
Amsterdam
Ermelo
Detisse
Calomia
Lord Methuen
Kuruman
Transvaal
Tloxpom
Johannesburg
Orange River
Step
Ab Harrsmith
Standerston
The Way to Mate Your Business Octet Advertion
Fragmentary OCR text appears with garbled phrases about mating a business octet and mentions adverts and trcons with no clear facts. No identifiable people organizations places dates or events are readable.
Remarkable nerve cure cited for Miss Gosnell in Melbourne
Mrs Eliza beth Gosnell of East Maldon recounts her daughter Lizie aged thirteen recovering from St Vitus dance after taking De Willisens pink pills. She notes rapid improvement after four boxes, praising Dr Williams pink pills for neuralgia paralysis and related conditions. Sold by chemists and Dr Williams Medicine Co Melbourne with price per box and post options.
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Dr. Wilink
de Willisens
Miss Gosnell
Williams
Dr Willieme’ Medicine Co
c/o Roche, Tompsit & Co
Flinders Street
The Fire Cases Against the Railway Department
The Warragul County Court continued the first of 44 actions brought by Conwar district residents against the Victorian Commissioner of Railways for alleged neglect. Walhiam Beard seeks 17 pounds 10 shillings for ruined sheep after a December fire, said to have spread from railway grass-clearing. Evidence from Charles Widdis and James Rice preceded a Monday adjournment.
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Railway Department
Commssioner of Railways
Veral
Conwarr
Warragil
Frday
Molesworth
Duffy
K.C
Starke
Anitur Rice
Mafra
Bryant
Piggot
othe_Victoran Railways
A C Lyons
Warragul
Mudie
South Warragul
Marton
Crown
Mr King
Burn Burn
Calsd
Walhiam
Charles Arthur Widdis
Heyfield
James Rice
Auction sales announce cattle auctions at Toongabbie Rosedale and more
A M'Lean and Co will hold a special cattle sale at Toongabbie on February 27 with 150 head yarded at Moore's yard. The Rosedale sale date is moved to mid March. Matitieson and Davis plan a cattle sale on February 3 yarding about 1000 cattle and 200 sheep. Little and Borthwick announce a cattle sale on March 16 with a large turnout expected. vendors urged to book stock early.
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A. M'Lean and CO
Toongabbie
Moore's Yard
Rosedale
Little and Borthwick
Wuesday
Uitle & Borthwick
Correspondence on Council Motion and Local Dissension
A letter to the editor protests a recent council report noting motions for a special meeting and reshaping council offices. The writer accuses officials of mismanaging funds and delays, claims legal actions and wages are mishandled, and asserts Mr Remreil has influenced the sheriff of the shire. The missive requests accountability and formal approval of measures.
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West Han
Rague
Bern
Sher Shire
Remreil
Rateigers
Bis UK
Angered ratepayers clash over Shire Council actions
A letter from Traralgon dated February 1900 protests Shire Council policy and its impact on ratepayers and a lonstanding pensioner. The writer urges Parliament to reconsider the act and preserve the rights of an elderly, dependent resident amid accusations of injustice and royal strings.
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Magia
Bowen
Shire Council
Traralgon
Fat Cattle and Sheep Prices Hit Varied Levels Across Markets
Commercial cattle and sheep prices show mixed demand with fat cattle fluctuating from £6 to £7 for medium to heavy cattle. Store cattle and dairy heifers command £3 to £6, while pigs and bacon porkers fetch 16s 6d to 25s. Notable sales in Morwell Mirboo and Traralgon regions report strong fat cattle results, with several lots marketed at high values and notable yardings of fat cattle, store cattle, and sheep.
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Wales
Iamba
Tetal
Mateut Ras
Machtepon
Davie
Morwell Mirboo
Borthwick
Traralgon
Rosedale
Mages
Prises Wall
Harvey
Sale of Waste Paper and Miscellaneous Items
Ornate damaged notice offers waste paper for sale and requests inquiries at the Record Office. It mentions a bright intelligent girl of eight seeking a position and lists items including desks, wood, and cords of wood with inquiries directed to H. Hudson. The misspelled text references sheep, branded ewes, and lambs, with a reward offer and unrelated farm notes.
Auenata Vat Crane Mr D P Nicolson Apt
Mr D P Nicolson has been appointed to something connected with Hale of Ukenata and riverboat matters. The note mentions a Johan or Soo location on the south river and a crane project associated with the Hale of aughu.
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Ewitent Rive Sud Soo
Uke
Hale
Auenata
P Nicolson
Bern Ap
Local Lane Roar Mirrors a Turbulent Tenure Show Cause
A garbled report notes a show cause hearing against tenure amid local lane disputes. Names and precise dates are unclear, but the essence points to an official review of an officer or official's tenure in mid February with sales or land matters mentioned.
Victorian Defence Forces veteran runs for Federal Senate
A Mayoral candidate with a long service record in the Defence Forces of Victoria announces his bid for the Federal Senate. He cites reorganising the naval and military forces, establishing cadets and mounted rifles, and pledges to protect Australian interests while supporting federal control of postal and transport services. He notes 50 years in Victoria business and public service. He signs off urging votes for his candidacy.
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Woynlada
Senate
Ark
Defence
Victoria
Mounted Rifles
Commonwealth
Mostsaretut
Pacine
Federal Senate
Oaily
Ippon Lea
Histor Eck
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Bieter
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Marvey Chemical
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Khandlet
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Warvey Chemical Co
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