Melbourne Letter reveals civic tensions and oddities of 1890s life
The Melbourne Letter discusses weary electors avoiding cold outdoor meetings, a fake youth job ad that drew police to quell unrest, and the impact of factory and game laws on youths and fishermen. It notes proposed registrations for boats and gun taxes, calls for stricter enforcement, and a Labour member urging tree planting and wildlife protection among schoolchildren.
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Arto
Reilly and Mayne
Melbourne
Labour Party
Peacock
Ely
New South Wales Legislative Assembly
Sydney
Manly
Selt
Public Works Department
South Australia
Heads
Cassiliae
Ttether
Galileau
Coulla
Rip
Nepean
Lonsdale
State
Europe
Rome
Ature Aad
Mrs Goldstein’s Parliamentary Bid Beset by Rowdy Audience
Reporters describe a chaotic scene at North Melbourne Town Hall where a concert was disrupted by a raucous crowd aimed at Mrs Goldstein. Police were unable to control the disturbances as rival groups jeered and banners read Rais Push amid a tense political atmosphere.
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Malcolm Tickardrn
de W. Maloney
North Melbourne
Hich
Malcolm
Cure-All Remedy for Coughs and Colds Promoted
Co sseHEst 9156 Cotuit REMEDY is advertised as a universal cure for coughs colds whooping cough and influenza. Messages boast rapid relief from severe colds and persistent coughs, claim it prevents dangerous attacks and is safe for babies, with testimonials from buyers and mothers praising its effectiveness.
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JS. Mvllig A
Case of E Arnel es reveals delicate boyhood tale
A fragmented diary like narrative recounts a youth named Arnel es and a medical or moral struggle. The speaker describes pain, fear, and dependence on relief, detailing internal turmoil, visits by others, and a longing for steady support and safer care.
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