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Newspaper
Wagga Wagga Express
Location
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1916
Page
1
An overland expedition era story recalls early Wagga and Murrumbidgee settlement, noting key figures like John Harris and Frank Jenkins. It details stock drives, river crossings, station life, cattle work, interactions with Aboriginal people, and the establishment of Wagga Station. The narrative traces families, homesteads, and the district’s rise through flood impacts, railway links, and frontier labor.
An obituary record describes the arrival of Mrs Hops Kate Vishardioxe’s funeral train from Sydney and a large funeral gathering in Brimpton area with many mourners and pallbearers. The service was led by Canon Pike, with interment at Wage wm cemetery. The second notice details the funeral of Mrs Cooney William Campbell of William Street North Wary, interred in the Pras terlun portion, with multiple tributes and pallbearers.
OCR garbled content referencing a boat, various names, and scattered phrases. No coherent event, dates, or entities to anchor a factual summary.
A brief notice highlights newly published items and ongoing site activity as it showcases select novelties now on display. The piece emphasizes fresh offerings and renewed public interest in the exhibit.
Fragmentary text suggests warnings about a supposed remedy for children's coughs spreading across Australia. The readable portions indicate unsafe or unknown ingredients and possible health risks, with adults cautioning against use on young children. Multiple unclear phrases point to fear and misinformation.
A cluttered OCR snippet lists posting details from Melbourne General Post Office and London through Adelaide and Ventura routes. It mentions December dates, money orders, parcels, stamps, and postal instructions, with references to Telegraphs and mail handling policies. The text also notes medical advice on digestion and stomach care from Dr Sheldon's Dignitive.
A fragmentary schedule lists racing events in Southern District venues including Goulburn and Albury LV clubs. Dates range December to March with numerous misspelled names and unclear event labels, showing a busy but unreadable calendar for racing enthusiasts.
Distric and riverine area report reveals the marriage of a racing stallion owner. The publication notes express public interest in travel wages and the country mail service. Readers are urged to follow updates in the next three weeks.
Announced a stud service offering by Wattle Vale Stud featuring Fortunatus lineage. Notable horses include Lucky Lady 45 and progeny from Fortunatus, with prize money details and descriptions of mare management, paddock care, and stud fees. Emphasizes Fortunatus as a leading sire and the involvement of a skilled stud groom.
Valido, trained in England and raced in New Jersey, won the Camella Stakes beating Golden Flap and Popiniay. Jockey Thora Hanalea set a record time as Bend Or’s line traces Powhatan descent. The event featured noted Thoroughbreds including Meaney Valiay Corin and Golden Flap, with owner inquiries listed for further details.
Fragmented OCR lists horses and consignments for sale at Howlong Stud Farm near the Murray River in Victoria Australia. It names breeders owners and contact details including B Bell New Market and Enorpa Howlong Stud Farm with terms and removal conditions.
A fragmented note mentions a horse linked to Australia and born in 1940, with references to Hay Unit and Wodongavie No Chaxupiog Tray in unclear context. The readable elements point to a racing or stud farm interest, highlighting lineage and origin rather than a clear event or outcome.
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