Decline and Fall of the Australian Camel
A fragmented historical account traces the rise and fall of camels in Australia from early explorers to later decline. It covers imports, expeditions, accidents, and shifting attitudes, noting figures such as John Morrees and urban officials. The piece blends dramatic events with technical notes on camel handling and suitability for arid lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Port Deine
George Guwitt
South Australia
Eider
Imes
Studo
Horners
Weil
Stretky
Lake Gill
Lake Dut Fom
Kilry
Jimoot
Gul
Jamening
Horrocks
Edward Barina Giessen
Clare
Gawler Frat
Greeson
Isaac Ebecea
Austyanar
Anil
Astralia
Giaia
Uae
Saa Saahi
Renersby
Pata
Nuelitte
Jaime Ae
Lee
Pest
Aus
Australis
Commonwealth of Asura
Commonwealth of Australia
South Pacific
Advange Aub— Tralia
Population Milestones Through The Years
Population milestones trace Australia’s growth from 1788 settlement to 1951. The piece outlines early labor shortages, Federation’s impact, waves of Chinese and European activity, and projected population targets including eight and ten million, highlighting migration and natural increase driving a robust national development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cai
Sydney Cove
Palmer Field
Queensland
Territory
Pacife
Australia
Atealla
Brian
Isralh
Eulion
Federation
H. E. Holt
Commonwealth of Australia
Postcard Confession From a Night at the Races
An unnamed narrator recalls visiting a betting scene and facing scrutiny from coworkers. He describes watching races, noting how suspects and questions arise about his attendance, and contemplates wearing disguises off duty to dodge further inquiry. The account unfolds with tension about who saw whom and why.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Anderson
Aaron
Aether
Alont
Shorter Passion Plays Sought for Oberammergau
Oberammergau, West Germany, seeks a modern, concise text for the 1966 Passion play. Town officials want a shorter version written in a stronger form by a capable author, aiming to replace centuries of evolving texts from 1634 to 1815.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberammerfau
Martin
Luther
Oberammereau
Raimund Tang
Lang
Martin Luther
Wennem Tonk
Bevarin
Ettal
Inin
Ural
New Locks Beat Safe Breakers in Ingenious War Era Tech
A long, fragmented profile details a 1940s era safe cracking defense device. It describes electronic detection of sonic signals, a man named Harry C Sfilier from Washington, DC who perfected a supersonic safe cracking detector, and a four inch by two inch box with ten buttons used to trigger alerts. The piece also notes involvement by Willis George and firms like Servomechanlame and Sargent and Greenleaf, plus wartime context and mentions substantial wartime refugee aid and a Norwegian passion play influx.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amrie SS
Simcult
Aples
Hochaster
New York
Appyra -3
Sombioatton
Harry C Sfilier
Washington, DC
Miler
Iain
Ineknvet
Illier
Willis George
Waa
Pric~ Sie
Naval Intelligence
Sargent and Greesvert
X Company
Servomechanlame
Gil Ie
Eiowdrs
Bernbrook Wins Narrowly in Hollywood Parade Race
A concise race report notes Bernbrook securing victory by a short margin at Hollywood Park. The entry finished ahead of rivals after a long 3500 olag style event, with Bernbrook previously placing third in nearby sprints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Bernbrook
Bernioa
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Megha Reed
Archos
Duniailc Smote
Smagiaton Grove
Sin
Brock
Endear Cours
Coor Coas
Rachting
Erm St Yver
Sareea Ees Lad
Codex
Seana
Shields Street
Cairns
Co Bo
Rong
Combinaton
Aks George
Servomechaniama
Sargen
Greenieal
Weckamitha
Gavernead
St ‘Ory
Sekris
Obersmmergax
Bert Geformance
Villags
Winiar Sporia
America
THE
Cairns Post
Ellwood Motors
Atherton & Mareeba Sole Distributors
Athertom Tablelands
Mi Garnet, Marerhs
Aro
Dimbalah Districte
Austin Care, Trucks
Atilitien
Fowl Kidd Milking Machines
Aj3 & Velocette Motors
Kprem
Philip
Mel ‘Magers
Astor Radion
J. A Hausler
Kensland
Vauxhall
Yeushall
Wass
Port Keble
Mr. BP. Tiley
Glew Tna
Pee
Tome Tenge
Ely
Anna At
Beeen
Tom Vamahall
AL Porches
McDonald Motor
Tropical Theatre
Advant Paramount
Innisfail
Turner
Anthe Ion
EG. Eager & Son Pty. Ltd
Newstead
Brisbane
Betas
Mtn
Raoul Merton
Welteit
Stanard Ale Liter Cale Phun
Crocodile Gran Farry Sale
Aiko
Murer
Pale
Odenfert
Aumann
Charles R. Smith
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