Atherton District prospects and railway pushes north
North Queensland notes highlight Cairns Atherton area settlement growth driven by rail extensions and government concessions. Rich volcanic soil, high rainfall, and pasture potential support dairying and cropping as new lines link Atherton to Geraldton and Johnson River, boosting markets and access for settlers.
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Queensland
Tropics
Goumry
Cairns
Atherton
Doastel Ridge
Upper Russel
Evelyn
Wettler
Gulf of Gurpeoraria
Miteral
Normanton
Burketown
Gulf Country
Ebeey
Richmond
Huehendon
Winton
Towneville
Allund Allerton
Therson
Geraldton
Johnson River
Government Roma
Farter
New South Wales
Queensland Teks
Thote
Sims
Machay
Bathurel District
Arial Trip Across The Channel Flight Fragment
A fragment recounts an early flight across the Channel with an experimental motor seizing mid ascent. The narrator describes lifting from shore, gaining height, and preparing to photograph a scene when engine trouble began to surface, ending the attempt.
A Man of Resource Lipmann and the Nihilist Trial
The tale centers on Lipmann a Russian Jew once linked to Nihilist intrigue who fled Russia. He later lived in Dublin where he studied at Trinity College and then emigrated to America posing as Count Zubel. He impressed observers in London including dealings at the House of Commons lobby and earned notoriety for his audacity and calm under pressure.
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Lata
Moin
Jond
Min
Lipmann
Russia
Nol
Lipimiann
Siberia
Dublin
Weritty College
America
Zubel
Jim
House of Commons
Lns
Grand Magazine
Interesting Items From a Dated Indian Geography Page
A collage of curiosities and facts covers topics from Indian geography and animal footwear to aviation heights and maps. It notes Bombay's population claims, the Suttej river in India, dogs wearing shoes in Labrador, and a large Pennsylvanian railway map exhibition with 4,000 names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suttej
India
Major's Hotel Fire Alarm Prank Ends With Escape
A muddled tale recounts a Major visiting a Rumfoodiers hotel with plaster on his hose and a half-mournful eye. The night porter, following a dated slate instruction “Fire 40 at 6.20,” awakened the Major who shouted for entry as the porter, armed with a gun, threw him out. The landlord intervened and rescued him from the brawl amid cold weather and a chaotic scene.
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Rum-foodiers
Munner
Digi
Onchol
Antly
Lundford
Tug
The Poor Artist Humiliates Himself On Country Trip
A destitute artist travels with companions who mock his poverty. To defray costs he endures jokes about his clothes and a landscape on his walatcone back. The group roars with laughter as his humiliation unfolds under the hot trees.
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Erland
Anita
Huetek Jemetl
Bella B
Thyo
Toole and the Green Decoration Train Prank
The article recalls a journey with the late r. 7. L. Toole in which he joked with a painter and station staff about painting a station pillar green. He asks the guard and station-master to relay orders, only to reveal the joke before the train moves. The anecdote appears in Household Words.
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Morth
Tople
Pichout
Toole
Gerkamaly Baid
Viefhn
Joke in the countryside misread by travelers
An Englishman and a Scot on a walking tour encounter a notice at a crossroads about asking the blacksmith for directions. The Scottish companion initially fails to grasp the joke, then later sees it and smiles, noting the blacksmith might tell the way.
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Dnolkk
Samiy
Jack
Cat named Rob Ray II wins prizes at Crystal Palace show
The cat Rob Ray II from Annandale bred by George Wilson of Purley Grange has won many prizes at major shows including the Crystal Palace. Mrs Wilson and Mrs Lyriss are mentioned in connection with prizes and sales, while the owner Rob Ray II is described as living a luxurious life. A nurse or keeper tends the cat and its many prizewinning siblings are noted as a source of pride for Cuinchitin.
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Rob Ray II
Annandale
Lengland
Southampton
New York
Rob Ray
England
George Wilson
Purley Grange
Purley
Crystal Palace
Wilton Hed
Lyriss
Chiengo
Vance
Wilson
Pines
Aml
Mulgtreas
Rob
Thany
Alstern
Winndes
Maud
St. Louis
Darlington
Oaklest
Burrington
Mason
Gracie
Ves
Heurietta
Alexandra
Oakleaf
Dol Mason
Josephine
Joseph
Bob Mason
Andralda J
le Grand
Gilgat
Juan
Vangleve
Lewis Stralos
Ereeting
Stu Tee A
Bathurst
Paddock
Rocklay
W. Rutter
Uawner
Hockley TV
Sloane
Globo Hotel
Datlwrat
Prince Royal
Fr I. FR. Doyle
Kiludal
Tamworth
Ios
Quirinois
Bathuras
Prince Royalia
Prince Charlie
Prines
Dalrymare
Gop
Prine Charlie
Prince Albyt
Sira Prines
Walou
Young Farnwr
Rowan Seatuhman
Imps
Ieap
Andrew Town
Dalry
Dalry Tool
Sangui
Glen Conna
Young Ite
Frew
New Seafarel
Clairboy Lin
WU Ules
Sb Chilton
Wyaheproog
Renfrew Joule
Smeaton Ag
Ap Quan
Renfrew
South
Jour
Dulko Et Barnillon
Victoria
Eng
Balhuvnt
Wee
Gian Conna
Margio
Tipu Prinoy
Lion Kine
Imp
Tie Bon
Prince Arthur
Lord ‘Clyda
Crawford
Iuyy
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