Came across this article which tickled my fancy.
A little investigation - very little - turned up this article which puts everything into place & perspective
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Thursday, 18 January 2024
Attacked (and eaten) By Wild Cats
Well.
There's certainly nothing of the subtle about ye old timey newspaper reporting.
9 June 1887
The Gippsland Farmers' Journal and Traralgon, Heyfield and Rosedale News
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