Christmas woes and Melbourne politics in 1903 notes
Feyore Owl Comrespondent laments heat and bad holiday meals, mocks conservatism, and references Melbourne elections between Sir Malcolm McEachar and the title doctor. The piece critiques hospital admits, naturalisation shifts, and the Greater Melbourne annexation push while noting long-haired city clerks and transport concerns ahead of wheat harvest. Divorces rise in Victoria as 1902 figures show more female petitioners than male.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Melbourne
Malcolm McEachar
Mac
Malcolm
North Melbourne
Melbourne Hospital
Greater Melbourne
Flemington
Basco
Collins-streetrom
Victoria
Zam-Buk Cure Promoted for Eczema and Skin Ailments
A Melbourne reader recounts dramatic relief from eczema after trying Zam-Buk ointment and Bile Beans following ineffective treatments. The testimonial claims clear skin within two months and details broad uses from piles to sunburn, with pricing 18d per pot and postage terms from Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizabeth Corkran
Milton Place
Richmond
Melbourne
Pat St
Sydney
Byes and notices mix with old goods and court dates
A sparse OCR fragment shows cricket byes between Cowwarr Traralgon and Rosedale with dates in January and February, plus a jumble of shop items such as tubes and milks, then legal notices for police court sittings and summonses issued on various Thursdays with names like Charles Dave, Clerk of Courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dave
Railway Time Take Sale To Melbourne
Melbourne sale details indicate railway time take sale to Melbourne with limited readable items. The fragment mentions sae 86 Melbourne but lacks clear dates or full context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Painter's-Liver and Voice of a Suffering Patient
A distressed patient recounts chronic illness linked to liver and digestive symptoms. He describes severe abdominal pain and weight loss, sleepless nights, and waning energy, detailing medical consults and the struggle to understand his deteriorating health. He recalls doctors suggesting digestive disorders and impotent health, with a focus on enduring discomfort and seeking relief.
End of the World and Biblical Prophecy Fragments
An OCR fragment blends religious prophecy with scattered scripture references. It mentionsMatthew and Pauls letters, warnings of disaster upon the earth, prophetic visions, and discussions of faith versus law. The text interweaves names, places, and biblical phrases in a dense, disjointed form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Amin
Len Cai
Mollie
Ft Vaughn
Clements Tome
Tadoubhe Yack
Langwitiss
Cialis
Mwas
Fiat Sitoli
Alysis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ste Ping
Ron
Wurf, & E. Grubb
Franklin Street
Traralgon
F. & H. Grubb
Fox
T. H. Waite
R. D. Fretwell
Veiatus
Sowinere Femrtaghere Co
Vandek
Atin
Yeates
Sik Bataan & Pam
Melouune
Zam-Buk
Croore Troply
Rosedale
Brinsmead
Hansen's
Hriday
Tharalon
Tooswanute
Minnoo Nowri
Puestay
SU ‘Starr
Muruorpurras Cuamncisy
Collins Street
George A. 5
Griffin
Starr Bankett System
Oliine-Street
Sale
Fulham
Fiyon’s Creek
Loy Yeux
Patty
Thamalgon
Stratford
Vie Mafire
Martin's
Painter
W.E. Raby
Haies
Wilmot
Boi Argyle
Wtreet
Thayat
Coutantial
Ernst
Dloesina
Aeston
Anty
Eligheest Howe
Hain
Olanation
Stag
Akts
Eeewes
Cine
Ersvevien
Viewoels Sendetine
Mabone & Tute
Fiyesoy
Wiest
Setor
John Memanos
William Macdonald
MeCracken
McCracken
W. MacDonald
Trabralgon
Barger
Mesorn Enginh
Watson's
Flynn's Creek
Mims
Western Australia
Seymouratreet
Tearalgor
Artreoen
T. H. Row & CO
Row Axp Wallace
Land Pinancial
In-Uarace
Assurance & General Agents
Praakita-steet, Traraig
T. Bh. Row
Swony
Vavuaton Arts Son
Ondon & Lancashire Fire Insurance Co
Nations
Mutual Life Assurance Assocn
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Co
Decan Accident and Guarantee Society
Ny of Reibourne Bank
Australian Deposit and Mortgage Bank
Temperance and Genta
Mutual Life, Assurance the Fourth Victoria Building Society
Adameon, Strettle and Co
Stock
Mortied Deal
Mort and Co
Australian Mutual Live
Bair
Uteostia
Urelgon
Owe
Wwe
Wales
Toon
Alfa-Laval
Alfa. Laval
Vera
TIMES
Suemi
Accey
J. Bartram & Son
King Street
Melbene
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