Noted Crime in 1854 Australia Ends in Tragic Family Strife
A chaotic early Willow Bay tale from Qurensland in May 1854 recounts a grim sequence of events. A writer, Hapless Meateh, and the family of Aldridge confront a deadly confrontation amid entanglements with a young McPonwhdy and a 20 year old wife. The narrative describes abductions, theft, and a violent home invasion resulting in the deaths and injuries of several children. The tale unfolds with accusations, trials, and a community response as investigators seek justice and the public is warned about danger nearby.
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Qurensland
Thomas Spider Wuadint
Svorfant
Shorety
McPonwhdy
Aldridge
Dwaliany
Sydney
Mueybroigh
Tony Vet Pynier
Sidon
William Fur
Yung
Anakinge
Palfepurs
Spiston
Stunstine
Maryhutnugh
Nane
Spitem
Farber
Fragmented Report on German Atrocities and Aftermath
Fragmentary OCR text describes alleged German atrocities, with scattered mentions of towns, houses, and victims. The chaotic passage references hospitals, violence, and wartime events, but specific names, dates, or places are unclear due to eroded text.
Govett’s Leap and the Moodie Mawibting Mystery
A fragmentary reminiscence recounts Govett’s Leap on the Blue Mountains and a related Moodie Mawibting commission. It notes Govett’s survey work in the 1830s, ties to Lane, and a long-running curiosity about the painting and its origins, with references to local figures and archival hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moodie
Govett
Tad Tong
Romawe
Phat
Wilkin
Romaine Cavett
Lea
Blue Mountains
Tauly
Mt York
Ellis
Crnay
Nuryevar Lieneral
Sir Thomas Mitel
Gavetta
Uwe
Mtr
Marder
Paden
Luanda
Mitchell Library
Tavrite
Mtovett
Devon
Ringland
Eyl
Verton
Warsiriae
Lovett Tribute at Family Grave in Old Country Churchyard
Fragmentary reminiscence recalls william romaine lovett buried in a small churchyard shared by relatives. It references a voyage from early australia and marks the famine era explorer as a noted local figure, with vague notes of historical churchyards and heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Romaine Lovett
Nergy Biavinnie
Jms
Australia
Defences of the Kiel Canal and nearby fortifications
A war correspondent reports on Kiel Canal defences, detailing lower guarding works, big naval bases, floating mine hazards, and outer protective works. He describes fortifications at Wilhelmshaven and nearby coast defenses, noting aircraft placements, armored gates, exploding munitions, and Zeppelin emplacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerhay
Wilhalmneluven
Ub Marin
Miestinis Minh
Syouinh Puratan
Kashon
Mds Vane
Neem Sluman
Acamiors
Kodt Hengany
Willisiusiaven
Fietivet
Nurhors Wil
Hoaifort
Leor
Otter
Compton
Wry
Complaints and Praise for Optician Services in Sydney
A letter from M J McMaster to J Silver of Castlereagh Street commends his optician for high satisfaction with Plasses bifocal and other spectacles. McMaster notes careful craftsmanship, accurate fitting, and reasonable prices. He and his wife received careful service over several occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Castlereagh Street
Sydney
Australia
Senate
Silver
Pitt Street
Wyoming
Macquarie
Cyril Shepherd
Sydney Hospital
Nature
Tome
Barter
Hia
Royal Hotel
Wellington
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H. A. Barraclough
George Street
H. A
Club House
Premier Coach Factory
J G. Carveth
Lake Wilson
Carveth
Dubbo
Coach Builder
Maughan ST
Ieee
Ehr
Aracole
Ryan
Walt
Mailer
DESK
Murdoch
Park-St. LI
Nam
Murdoch Panama
Xmas
ND Boys
Frogreshings
Gmv
Ferhor
Govett's Leap
Kiel Canal
Naval Observatory
Bintding
Sandy
Aioe
Babinest
Everl
Moat Lead
Countey Boren
S. Silver
Pordy St
Manghan
Western Land Board
Bayawater Road
Darlinghurst
M. J. McMaster
Thiot
J. Silver
Optician
Ine Ug
Percy Street
Maughan Street
Welling
Winchcombe
Carson
Beneft
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
A. Basser
Star House
Clarence Street
Arthur Street
Batterina
Goodyear
Barnet
Dunlop
TOR Isviolet
METS
Maxwell
Mitchell Six
HIRB
W. G. Reinhard & CO
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