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Newspaper
Yea Chronicle
Location
Yea, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 15, 1900
Page
2
The article argues that colored races and the white man will inevitably mix in Australia, eroding aboriginal distinctness. It notes aborigines in Victoria dying out, suggests limited employment in settlements, and argues hunting remains their natural occupation while factory life fails to fit their culture.
A long extract reviews Aboriginal beliefs, language, and customs with comparisons to other races, noting Dream Time concepts near Alice Springs. It also reports on local civic matters in Victoria including dairy competitions, flagpole donations, school flags, and council issues.
The Yon Shire Hall hosts an event Saturday evening with the Home Again supplement by AL HL Falliws. Lt Col Ring condemns rifle range markers as unsafe, while a road project to Kobyboya is planned with tenders to be called next year. Beed measles beef case prompts health board action. cricket season starts slowly but Longwood visits next Saturday with the royal team set to play.
The article reports on political events surrounding the Anglesey election with mentions of candidates including Mr Kereta and Sir George Turner. It notes discussions of youth participation, early January polling, and comments by Mr Fenton on party support and candidate prospects. A vote of thanks to the returning officer closes the record.
E Porcell protests a published remark by MLeish about trustees and ground conditions at Yea Recreation Reserve. He denies the claim and calls Dr T MLeish to prove any wild statement, defending the trustees and ground work. A separate letter notes a deafness cure advertisement by Dr Nicholson's Institute offering artificial ear drums.
A 66 run innings by Tallarook and a 100 for 3 reply by Yeat marked the cricket match. Goodear led the bowling for Yeat while Goodear top scored with 33 for Yeat. several Tallarook batsmen contributed, and the game featured sharp fielding and lively crowd reaction.
An OCR transcript lists cricket fixtures and results from November to February for towns including Tallarook, Yea, Seymour, Longwood, Euroa, and Trawool. It notes wins, draws, and ties with dates and match pairings such as Yea versus Seymour and Tallarook versus Euroa.
An 19th century note advises early treatment of sprains within an hour of injury to prevent inflammation. It recommends bandaging the part and applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm, with looser dressings once swelling begins, and to use Chamberlain's Palatable Balm for the swelling. Sold by Moses E. E. Purcell and Co.
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