Uniform railway gauge debate reaches Australia from Europe
In a speech Bishop Dwyer of Wagga discussed the push for a uniform gauge in Australia. He cited Swiss German and Italian gauge crossovers, showing a German four foot eight and half inch gauge on Swiss tracks and a system to swap gauges via chasses and braking gear to move goods across borders. The discussion touched on parliamentary activity in the Federal House.
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Australia
Bishop Dwyer
Wagga
Europe
Swiltvlerland
Germany
Bwitzerland
Switzerland
Italy
Federa
Piles Relief Promoted by Donn’s Ointment Across Regions
A colonial era notice extols Donn’s Ointment as the sure remedy for all forms of piles with no daily disruption. It includes a testimonial from Mr. F. W. Martin of Homerstrest Undereiffe Sydney who reports long lasting cure after three pots. Ointment sold by chemists at 2/0 per pot or by mail from Foster McClelan, Perth, with warning to buy only Doane branded.
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F. W. Martin
Homerstrest Undereiffe
Sydmay
Saya
Dean
Martin
Foster
McClelan
Perth
Doane
Reverbs for Morning Noon and Night in New Fall Coats
A fashion feature highlights fall coats featuring reverbs and fur trim. Describes collars turning back, fur clamps, and wrap silhouettes in black or white, with options in brown, red, and green. Notes models worn by Mina Vidtor and Florence Wiser for photo layouts.
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Vwyvyan Donner
Mina Vidtori
Florence Wiser
Graas Ag
Kof
NSW Member Seeks Rail Link Oodnadatta to Allee Springs
Mr Manning of New South Wales backs a railway for Central Australia from Oodnadatta to Allee Spring. He argues a uniform gauge line at an estimated cost of £1,700,000 would be a major national asset, addressing Australia’s railway gauge disparity and fostering development.
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Manning
New South Wales
Oodnadatta
Allee Spring
Central Australia
Australia
Cheyenne Pool Sparkles With Pony Express Cast
The Cheyenne pool drew crowds as Jameca Cruze’s company promotes the new 3 Pardmount histories film The Pony Express. Duke Kahanamoku, famed Hawaiian swimmer and Indian chief role, entertained locals each afternoon, while others admired his athletic form. A remark notes women’s prominence sparks curiosity about home life.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
Jameca Cruze
The
Pony Express
Plaina
Duke Kahanam
Siout
Katanning Band Notes and Staffing Motions
February meetings discuss band engagements and travel to Katanning. Delegates proposed for the Western Australian Band Association. Treasurers, secretaries, and shifts in meeting dates approved. Wool trade figures show 177,481 bales valued at 27,099,907 pounds.
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Australis
Trials of Arctic Flight End in Snowbank Wreck
An Australian aviator and Captain Amundsen’s polar expedition on the Mand report limited success with early flights over the Arctic sea. A third attempt on Captain Amundsen’s birthday ended when engine trouble caused a crash into a snowbank, injuring crew aboard the forward cockpit.
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America
North Pols
Arctic
Odd Deer
Amundaen
Central News
Amand Nen
Wisting
Sensational Victorian intrigue in London and St Petersburg
An anonymous narrator records a dramatic courtship and political escape tale tied to a Russian police chief Sekerzhinski. A young woman seeks British protection for her imprisoned father and recounts a perilous flight from Russia to London via Finland, Stockholm, Hamburg, Vienna, Paris, and Madrid. The piece blends romance, espionage, and exile as secrets threaten a presumed alliance.
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Sekerzhinski
Hhief
Wrret Police
St. Petersburg
Alexander II
Peter- Paul
Sekerahinaki
Provocateurs
Korolenko
Sania
Fonia
Fortwuntel
St. Vetersburg
Finland
Starvator
Stockholm
Himburg Horn
Vienna
Venice
Marseilles
Madrid
Wanda
Paria
London
Eserviice
Buda
Creo
Lord Wareham
Foreign Office
Janet
Hal Oni
M'Sieur
Mos
Nny
Plane crash near Beatus yields salvaged engine
A quick survey reveals a near miss where debris could have crushed legs if height had been another foot. The plane was smashed beyond repair. The engine and some parts were salvaged and brought back to Beatus.
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Beatus
Mystery of a London woman and a perilous vow
Fragmentary narrative centers on a man and a poised woman in London who discuss love folly and a dangerous rumor. She warns him to keep a secret and protect a woman named Ella as memories of a tragic death loom. Evidence hints at jealousy, intrigue, and concealed motives amid recalling past acquaintances and a looming danger.
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Mrs. Laing
Mia
Yorkshire
London
Ella
Ella Laing
Dudley
Warn
Macrae
Alees
Chaptekel
Ani
Secre
Hussia
Mms
Elle
Fragmentary New York City Memoir Snippet
A garbled OCR excerpt describes a New Yorker with an unclear injury or condition. The text mixes questions about a return, a remark to someone named Jones, and a scene of Browssqain asking Jones as the next day unfolds. The fragment offers no clear events or outcomes.
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Browssqain
Jones
Notice to Correspondents for District Papers
Notice encourages correspondence from clubs associations and public bodies to publish progress and plans. It invites notices of meetings fairs meetings sales land stock and other district happenings to be sent to the district paper for record.
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Lawrence
Church of England Ventry
W. Hockley
Mount Barker
Hockley
Horkley
Dickinson and Carried From the Gnowangerup Brass Band
Methodist Church
Florence Victor
Ocen
Dolmant
ERS
Passmore
Westralian Band Association
Katanning
Thckinson
Lawtenes
Wilkinson
Folkard
Publio Mad
Bo William le Queux
England
Zeraide
Doula
Ghulliy Bonde
Autieund
Renounk
Albany
Perth and District
Promptneseg and
Wespach
Fin
Stirling Street Gleary
National Library of Australia
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