The Broken Hill Story and the Birth of a Mining Empire
The article traces how Broken Hill rose from a marginal ridge to a major silver lead find. It covers early exploration by Flinders and Sturt, gold fever in the 1850s, Mount Gipps station backing a seven man syndicate, the 1883 peg-out, a rival share dispute settled by euchre, and William Jamieson’s 1884 survey plus Charley’s 1885 ore glimpse that propelled the BHP venture.
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Broken Hill
Matthew Flinders
Charles Sturt
Sturt
Australia
Poole
Barrier Ranges
Broken Hill Muy
Mount Grnystation
Sir Janes McCulloch
George McCulloch
Accratent
Adelaide
Barrier Range
Mount Gipps
Charles Rasp
David James
James Poole
Rasp
McCulloch
Hus
Frst
Rasp McCulloch
James, Poole
George Urquhart
George A. M. Lind Katercheeper
Philip Charley
Silverton
Cox
Whiich
Urquhart
Lind
Thu
Bourke
New Sondy Wales
Willian Jamieson
B.H.P. Co. Ltd
N.S.W
C. 2 Wilkinson
Melbourne
Amman
Jamieson Rider
Traveling with a baby on trains in winter
The piece advises ingenuity and tact for traveling in railway carriages with infants. It covers ventilation, avoiding overheating, clothing adjustments, napkin supplies, a Mackintosh bag for wet napkins, use of newspapers, a chamber or bowl for the child, damp linen remnants, and ways to secure sleep through a spare seat, rug, cushion, and even a raised suitcase bed. It emphasizes comfort and practical tips for fatigue and fretfulness.
Traveling with Baby and Toddler on Trains
A mother advises practical travel for babies and toddlers aboard trains. Use a basket or bath as a makeshift bed, pack simple toys, pads, and picture books, and allow periodic platform breaks for movement. Train sickness requires light meals and a child lying down. maintain regular eating and sleeping habits to reduce fatigue.
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Baby
South Star mine on Golden Mile shows success under Saunders
In Kalgoorlie the South Star, once Idaho to locals, is now privately owned by 5 J Saunders and party. Developments since takeover turned a hole into a functioning mine with a plant installed last October, recovering capital in six weeks. The piece notes optimism for workers returning from war and critiques navies in wartime strategy, ending with a disclaimer that Judex’s views are his own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalgoorlie
South Star
Idaho
Imperial Gold Mines
Adelaide
Golden Mile
J. Saunders
Saunders
Perth
Safety first gas producer use cautions issued in Australia
The Saluial Safety Lounc of Australia issued a set of hints for gas producer unit operation. Key points cover ventilation in garages, open air cooling after use, never fueling near a hot hopper, opening precautions to windward, keeping hot parts away from wood, proper hopper protection, rear mounting to avoid petrol vapour, and weekly to monthly upkeep to prevent leaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duc Geleral
Saluial Safety Lounc
Australia
Colnell
Victoria
Boney
Ualgerry
Trewe
Calilol le
Positon
Unus
Butter Cheese Ice Cream and Two Cows
Freckled faced Jimmie lists five dairy items including butter cheese and ice cream along with two cows as milk sources. The note blends foods with animals linked to dairy production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Namic
Jimmie
Read That Again for the Full Meaning
An experienced observer notes a wedding where a coloured couple hear the marriage vows. When the clergyman reads love, honour and obey, the bridegroom interrupts asking to repeat the words to ensure the meaning is clear. He asserts that he has been married before.
Pimples and Paleness Treated by Pink Pills
A Broken Hill girl describes long standing pimples and thin pale appearance since age thirteen. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring weight and color, saying nerves and tissues gain vitality. The ad claims the pills revive the system and clear pimples. Available at chemists and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.B
Broken Hill
Williame
Dr. Williams
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Iron and Steel
Westen
R. S. Sampson
M.L.A
Blair
Eastern
G. Darling
The
Broken Hill Proprietary Ca Lid
Sampsons
Rundle St
Asual
Judex
Pacific
Davy Jones
Britain
America
Dad
Royal Air Force
Eno
ENOS
Mari
Hay Street
Bennett Street
Wrighey
P.K
Uae
de Witt
Sally
DeWitts
Trouchet
SY Sable
Bow T
Alex. Trouchet & CO
Chemists
Queensland Insurance Co.ltd
W.A
Barrack Street
Commonwealth, Savings Bank
ST. Gertrude’s
Ladies’ Boarding School
New Norcia
Western Australia
Sisters of St. Joseph
Education Department
Norcia
New Norgia
Marist Brothers
ST. Ildephonsus’ College
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