Commonwealth Day In Australia Celebrations Across Sydney
Rainy shifting skies marked the inauguration of the Commonwealth in Sydney with a grand procession, flag displays, and a civic sermon. Sir William and Lady Hopetoun attended as crowds cheered, prayers and hymns were offered, and children marched in colorful dresses while events on the show ground crowned winners in girls and boys races and various feats.
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Ate Walker
M. Leslie
Wider
Leslie
A. Humph
C. Humphrey
Florry Crane
Barbour
Eva Weat
A. Kinnal
A. Dunbar
F. Cochrane
A. Leslie
Ada Dunbar
M. Ryan
Ivy Rust
Irene Gorman
Ivy Shepherd
L. A. Walker
Grubb
A. Humphrey
Hurdle Bror
B. Dunford
M. Downy
Evening entertainment at Mechanics Institute disrupted by storm
An Arts evening at the Mechanics Institute drew a full house until a heavy thunderstorm delayed late arrivals. Performances included overtures by Mrs Fitzpatrick and Mr Marsden, songs by J Barr and Miss Porter, recitations by H J Anderson, tableaux by several performers, a patriotic aria by Mrs M Lean, and a closing display of fireworks. A later downpour drenched the Glen club on the way home.
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Milligan
Fitzpatrick
Marsden
Victoria
J. Barr
H. J. Anderson
E. Kleesatter
M. Milligan
O. Duncan
Porter
Morwell
Warren
Macnamara
South Africa
Glengarry
M’lean
Athens
Miss Pettit
Australia
Kleesatter
M. Row
Messrs
J. Milligan
Anderson
Wallace
M. Campbell
Henden
Meinardi
Usu
Glen Club
S. W. Ord & Wife
Tarecande
Qaieene
Club
Traralgon
Gippsland
Fleder
Spencer-street
Commonwealth celebration opens with hymn and address by ex mayor Wise
The market Square ceremony opened with hymn singing and an address by ex mayor Mr Wise. A flag-raising and national anthem followed as children marched to the show grounds. Admission was free for all children, with gate receipts totaling about £41.05 and other takings around £70, to fund a children’s ward.
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J. S. Milligan
T. Roberts
J. G. Wilson
Mr Wise
Boer War Update From London to Mafeking
Fourteen Boer prisoners sail for St Helena as reinforcements reach Middleberg Somerset and Beaufort West. British cavalry hem eastern invasion while looting covers over 180 miles from Britistown to Carnavon. Mauraders labeled by Afrikander Band. 976 Boer refugees seek British protection at Mafeking.
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London
Middleberg
Somerset
Beaufort West
Britistown
Carnavon
Duke of York Named Colonel of Royal Marines
London dated report: H.R.H. the Duke of York has been appointed Colonel of the Royal Marines. The announcement appears in Reuters telegram style from London on Thursday.
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the Duke OF York
London
H.R.H
Duke of York
Royal Marines
Lord Roberts Welcomed in England at Cowes
Lord Roberts arrives in England and stays at Cowes Isle of Wight where he is welcomed by Princess Henry of Battenbury and the Duke of Connaught. He meets Queen Victoria at Osborne House and is awarded the Order of the Garter and an Earldom with remainder to his daughter. He pledges continued confidence in Lord Kitchener amid difficulties. Russia maintains military control of Fengtin in Manchuria while permitting Chinese civil administration under Russian protection.
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Isle of Wight
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Duke of Connaught
Osborne House
Order of the Garter
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Russia
China
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Manchura
Frontline Letters From Commando Pass 1900 War Diary
A wounded but hopeful soldier writes to his mother about a week long patrol near Rustenburg and Woodstock. He details heavy shelling from Boer forces, Canadian batteries, and Major Viles leading squadrons. The column advances, fights from trenches, and charges hills with no losses, praising General Paget and the force's effectiveness while noting illness and rain.
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Lieutenant Horne of Cameron's Scouts returns from South Africa
From the Argus, Lieutenant Horne of Traralgon, who joined Cameron's Scouts in March, returns by the Aberdeen. He recalls Doorn Drift and Eland's River actions, notes the defence at Ottoshoop and Zeerust, and recounts his own near fatal wound before being invalided home.
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Traralgon
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Zeerust
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Rhodesia
Frederick Carrington
Ottoshoop
New Zealand
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Methuen
Fredk. Carrington
Delaney
Steenkamp
Hidley
Broadwood
Tunbridge
Queensland Mounted Infantry
Ge“ Reditters
Dularey
Eland
Kitchener
Ridley
Gilpin
Fort Tuli
Poe
Vita dation Cured Thousands
Bold claim notes a claimed cure by Vita dation product and warns that all genuine items bear W Webber’s signature, asserting authenticity and widespread sale.
Hydatids Cure Report From Australasia Letter
A dated unsigned testimonial from Kalgoorlie Australia recounts treatment for hydatid disease. The writer claims relief after Webber's Viradatia therapy and three beds of care, noting a full disappearance of the lump and renewed health. The letter names WM. J. TE and J. TEMeLierow and references products from Melbourne and Pitt Street SPONEY.
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A. Palmer
Australasia
Webber
Weerralia
WM. J
J. Temelierow
Pitt ST Sponey
Dourke
Rai
Melbourne
Bole
Auction sales at Yinnar Morwell district draw brisk bidding
There was a large attendance at the Mesers Baldwin sale near Yinnar nine miles from Morwell on Friday the 26th. Cows in milk sold well £4 to £9 with the first 35 averaging £5 2s 8d. Horses pigs implements and household goods all fetched good prices. Pedigreed sow £6 boar £4 10s store £10. Harness and tools also sold strongly. overall one of the district’s most successful sales in some time.
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Morwell
Ayrshire
Imato
Most Successful Medicine For Wet Complaints Sold Locally
Te everywhere acknowledged to be the most successful medicine in use for wet Complaints. It always cures, and cures quickly. It can be depended upon even in the most severe and dangerous case. Cures griping, all kinds of diarrhoea, and at the first unusual looseness of the bowels should be taken. Sold by JS. MIBLican, agent Por Painting, Papering, Graining of Signwrting, gots Aronas Wait oppsite Post Office, Traralyon.-Av1,
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Gots Aronas
Traralyon
Booths to be Sold Ahead of Traralgon Races
Little and Borthwick announce public sale of booths for the upcoming Traralgon Race Club event including Publican's Booth and Fruiterers Booth as part of race-day arrangements.
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Bortilwick
Traralgon and District
Travalgon
Louis M. Bell
T. B. Little
Ittle & Borthwick
Traralgon Race Club
L Publican
Coffee Palace Commzzg HOTHAM CHURCH STS Traraigen
Coffee Palace project proposed on Hotham and Church streets at Traralgon seeks development details and potential occupancy timelines. Local officials and planners discuss site access, zoning, and public consultation.
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Coffee Palace
Hotham & Church Sts
Traraigen
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