Melbourne Letter on York visitors and local pageantry
Our Own Correspondent reports on plans and hoaxes around royal visits to Melbourne. The piece critiques invitations to the Duke and Duchess of York, notes local merchants’ carts bearing patronage slogans, and laments lack of genuine loyalty amid public displays. It references Governor Rheijuis tay, the Flemington race meeting on the 26th, and social strains from beer, food, and rising costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normandy
Ot Bay
England
Sevonith Waleas
Hs Ryery Drider
Luke
York
Jesawell Bay
Han Aresunt
Tip Goesswell
Ashamy
Janje
Stir
Syn
Buard
Dan Ger
Newport
Kyat Mocha
Thogamab An Wior
Molietin
Speight
Voraculeur Railway Experimentaliat of
Begas
Jonn Woods
Fragmentary note on farming and summer mishaps
A damaged OCR fragment describes farming details and summer issues. It mentions crops, feed, cream or butter, and a cautionary note about children and development. Names and places are unclear, but the piece centers on agricultural activity and a summer period.
Queen Victoria near death as illness worsens
A London bulletin reports Her Majesty the Queen in a critical state with doctors advising rest indoors. Royals flock to Osborne as news from the Osbourne house shows her condition deteriorating. observers note recent shocks from family woes and the Duke of Saxe-Coburg Gotha’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Roberts
Duke of
Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Edinburgh
Osborne
the Prince of Wales
Emperor William of
Germany
Berlin
Lompox
Prince of Wales
Duchess of Argyll
Prncess
Louise
London
Princess of Wales
Duke of York
Sandingham
Willa
Kingdom of Prussia
Duke of Connaught
Prince Arthur
Flushing
Minerva
England
Richard Douglas Powell
Bart
James Reid
Royal News From Buckingham Palace And London
anxious crowds gathered for updates as King Leopold begins a journey toward Orborne while the royals attend a memorial service at Og ham Church. The Princess of Wales and other royals join the Queen at the Mansion House as news from England and Europe unfolds.
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Lowpon
Leopold
Belgium
Orborne
Princess Gate
Mansion House
Buckingham Palace
Princess of Wales
Princess of Battenberg
Prince Christian
Prince Louise
Ogham Church
Ponte I
Henry of Oer Loxpon
Germany
England
Iuee
Dorr War News From South Africa and Cape Front
Reports detail Boer movements near Calvinia and Danielskuil, British actions west of the Transvaal, and troop reinforcements sailing to the Cape. Prisoner accounts describe poorly clothed Boer commandos well-mounted, while Dutch farmers in Aberdeen join the enemy. Reinforcements include Canada’s 1300 regulars and 520 Mounted Police men heading to Baden-Powell.
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Lompom
Oasern Tiison
Cape Raidery
Whiting
Calvinia
Capetown
Herzog
Cape Town
Gea Reinet
Porter
Tooper
de Wet
Vryburg
de la Rey
Cape Peninsular
Delagoa Bay
Lisbon
Danielskuil
Cape Colony
Sth
Rietfontein
Loxpox
Balmoral
Harmismith
Orange River Colony
Aberdeen
South Afric
Canada
Baden-Powell
Mounted Police
Cape
Johannesburg
Johannesburg Mounted Rifles
Barton outlines early Commonwealth policies and land plans
Mr Barton declares the ministry began without bargains or private promises and aimed to prepare for elections. He urges the Federal Parliament to control its house, outlines land tenure near Sydney as leased property, and promises not to sell to speculators. Public service reforms and an imperial commissions role on railways are discussed, with promises of pensions when finances allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton
Two Mile
Sydney
Commonwealth
Imeratate Commission
Australian tariff plan and suffrage stance outlined
Mr Barton signals a flexible tariff plan, rejecting extreme rates and urging careful inquiry to fit Australian needs. He also discusses adult suffrage, stating acceptance of the principle for the federation, while cautioning about women’s parliamentary seats. The government vows to limit Polynesian and Kanaka immigration and protect the constitution amid constitutional amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Aia
Commonwealth
Barton
Ar Barton
Australia
Polynesias
Kanakax
Australis
Notable Westical Stone Mine Workings Reported Favorable
A fragment notes the Westical stone mine workings as very favorable with expected positive outcomes. The terse line implies confidence in the mining area and its developmental prospects. The text preserves named places and the mining context without broader details.
Divorce in South Africa and South Dakota satire
A satirical piece suggests divorces are common in a South Dakota haven and mocks marital disputes. It notes a man petitioning for divorce over a wife’s temper and cooking, then pivots to humorous medical claims about Bile Beans curing offensive breath by acting on the liver, linking stomach health to breath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Long Tunnel Extended mine report and dividends
On Monday last the lode 15 inches wide was intersected in the crosscut 66 feet west from the shaft at the 2,322 feet level. No improvement seen in the level as the dyke extended. The battery returns for the week are not quite up to the average. Extended Company reports a clean up Friday for 263,008 from 1,259 tons crushed in six weeks. A dividend of six payable on the 17th inst had been dictated. Water issues improved by small wooden tanks noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leom
Gippsland Stock Report Delivers Mixed Cattle Prices
Saturday sale figures from Menora A. M'Lean & Co show strong buyer turnout and steady demand across fat cattle store cattle and sheep. Fat cows reach up to £8 12s 6d. steers £3 6s to £4 4d. young bullocks £7 10s to £8 0s. Store cattle list small yardings with prices firm. sheep bidding dull but some lots sell. Mirboo listings report 400 head with fat cows £8 12s 6d, young bulls £4 14s, heifers up to £3 6s, and varied store trades. Mears Mathison & Davis note firm fat cattle prices, with young bullocks £7 10s–£8, prime cows up to £7 5s, and store cattle steady. Upcoming events include a sale at Morwell and notices for local auctions and lost items.
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Gippsland Stock
Menora A. M'Lean and Co
Mafia
Alan
Euwe
Mirbou
Mears Mathison
Davia
An Sivanes
Morwall
Lambe Seige
Moreno Rasan
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Mer Majesty
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Nerangpoen
Lawson
Ata
Reese
Loxnax
Portsmouth
Sinming
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Alene Moreen
Ange
Welter Wandicay
Ganbower
Miliman Hilde
Lazy Bony
Gunbower
Milwad
Tory Mace
Cyndett
Queenie
Summer Lasa
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Bonita Kerateh
Zula
Elsie King
Baldy Deees
Gael
Ereato
E. Gunso
Perex Despans
South Africa
Pere Ates
Little and Borthwick
Traralgon
Ittle and Borthwick
Ittle & Borthwick
Vernsy’s Ponds
Seews & Patterson
Broca Salemmes
Warragul
Trakaluon
Worwwell
Neouraten
Trecks
Kews and Patterson
Trafigon Dartriet
Busines
Trara
Opvices
Franelis
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Morwell
Mi 4
Huyle
Glengarry
Alp
Bowman
Wallemi
Grand Junetion
Dumford
Halnes
Mulromsa
Uoe Bay
A. M’lean & CO
Ouse
Tonka
Consecoa
DI Patterson Tering Fern Ai
E. Matthew Uwhns
Ace
Dr Patterson
Hocham-street
Tre Falgon Park
Campbell Bros
Mechanics
Cleoxarry
St Tohn's Church of England
W. MacDonald
Ismus
Elizabeth Mary Clarke
Appleton-Screet Richmond
Thos. Byrne
Callignee
County of
Bulu Burnee
Shire of
Roerdale
Mevot & CO
Mathieson
Dar
Stock & Station Aventa
Trevalges
Sale
Mafra
Morwsil
Kendall
Menars Pendent
Denbar
Farmard
Ayrshire
Fernside
Cranbourne
Alex, Scot & Co
Chas Cochrane
Cowan
Wah
Dal Yearvold
Mtvie Wigh
Walatsie
Sadie Haveey
Pat
Pengheleerse
Mattia
Tags Malis
Emia Renin
Atrmie Vesireaite
Cochrane
Windle
Gipeland Me Geik Toll
Aio
Ab Wei & and
Feeney
Caithe
Alex
Scott X CO
Tyree and
Korumburra
Ae Traralgon Racing Club
Kare Alsut
Tailen
Hantiwat
Afoer
Iniwan
Welter Hashuc
Abel S
Rominaron
Dave Asal
Aif
Flying Hannoad
le Bowoh
P.O
Ya Koutey
Hell
Seereveey
RDP Pigouron Ee Lemon Ag
Fersrom Awa
Pon Giaite Halet
Salpha Laval Airar
Wis
Miss Bell
Tpracher
Relgen
Behvol
Glengarts
Gippsland
Back Lakes
Thane
E. L. Bruce
H. ©. Jones
Land, Financial & General Commission
Surveyor
Swern Valuster
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Fe Thar
Luuy
A. Mlean
Apock
Las
Finanial, Auento
Mileas
Fermapeut
Morey
Feallimg Aioek
Ube Inns
Serge Seite
Hueiunger
MLOAN
Rte
Finnisr
GR. Wilkes CO
MA Kleesattel
Tie
Tyre Veiewy
Wreat Ie Sinha
Bone of Australia
Rage
Boge Merlbeneor
T. W. Ord & Wife
Bates von Wistehe
Eves
Thor Leene
Tore
Coffer
Michaslis
Hallenstein
Lansdlin Street
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