Barb as a Thoroughbred Star of New South Wales Racing
A Melbourne era account lauds The Barb as a century class horse, praising weight carrying power and conformation. It notes his Sydney Cup victory with 10 st 5 16lb over two miles in 3 min 40 sec, and compares colonial stock to British lines while highlighting Taithaa’s role and Barb’s stud future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taithaa
Justic
Tait
Lwarts
Hercules
New South Wales
Tarragon
Volunteer
Yattendon
Tim Whiffer
Archer
Tia Whitler
Norges
Ty Lave
Great Britain
Old Country
England
Studill
South Seas
Sydney
H.M.S.S. Rosario
Daphne
Melbourne
Alaves
Mr South
Mr Cronin
Mr Ginniss
Red Hill
Mc Ginnisa
Messrs South
Cronin
Avgiinias
Vicissitudes of Colonial Life Drama for Orphans
Two young children of Dr O Sullivan, a boy and a girl, were found well cared for though mother absent. They had been placed with the Dean of Mine and Mr Lowcock of Prahran as potential music learners. Pending court action for placement in industrial schools, the caregiver vanished before bench consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slattery
Hoy
Pontress
O'Sullivan
Misa Lowcock
Charlesesmeet
Prahran
New Zealand
Mi ‘Ne
Mat
Prison Reforms At Melbourne Gaol Aimed At Better Regimes
Victorian prison authorities announce tightened Melbourne Gaol rules reducing food allowances and enforcing stricter confinement. Inmates under three months will receive no meat and meals of bully beef and potatoes, sparking reaction from returning prisoners and debates on philanthropic treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne Gap
Lin
Sydney Slaith
Melbourne
Ministry figures and immigration views in Victoria
The report by Mr Verdon to the Chief Secretary of Victoria surveys emigration from Britain and suggests policies to attract immigrants. It notes an attempted inclusion of a Minister of Justice in a literary club that was blocked, despite allies. Verdon's papers provide a concise view of other nations' migration policies and offer practical suggestions for Victoria's approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Verdon
Victoria
Texas
Wis
Vermont
Exeter
N.hl
Rockinghag
Emily
An Etonian and Smokers in a Waterloo-bound Carriage
A traveler recalls a Waterloo Station afternoon ride with four military friends and an Eton boy who insists on smoking despite all pleas. The boy’s strict objection to tobacco, tied to local by laws, triggers laughter and a tense exchange as the group nears Farnborough. The incident ends with the boy threatening to prosecute and the soldiers shrinking from the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Hampshire
Farnborn
Aldershot
Wolice
Farnboro
Pepperpot
Lyall
Tia
Lim
Tam
Barnboro
Bell
Franboro
Alee
Jack
Weymouth
Thad
Portland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ault
United States
Canada
Gurner
C. £. Jones
Goal Lieb
Intercolonial News
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