Vanishing Native Game Trade Warned By State Depart ment
Melbourne newsletter reports warnings from the State Fisheries and Game Department about trading native game to overseas buyers. Strong penalties are promised for possession or export of species such as koalas and platypus without licenses, with calls for public education to curb wildlife destruction and protect primary production. The letter also notes local bird life decline in Victorian counties and urges awareness of the impact of wildlife trade.
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State Fisheries and Game Department
Saya
Torun
Lets Go Fishing Industry Booms For Amateur Charters
The article describes a homegrown amateur fishing trade where local boat owners charge five shillings per day for eight hours of fishing, with five paying anglers per boat. Extras include bait, gear, and refreshments, and some boats see bookings months ahead, even into 1954. A well known figure once spent heavily on weekend trips, expanding the business toward guiding others and profiting from fishing activity.
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Melbourne Free Library's One Million Books Milestone
A fragmented reminiscence traces Melbourne's Free Library reaching a symbolic one million books in demand while describing archival services, inter-state borrowing, and microfilm records for patrons. Vivid vignettes cover Melbourne history, coast-to-coast travel, notable figures, and the shifting social scene from gold rush days to modern times.
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Melvourne
Amazonia
Miorary
Mit
Ubeary
Bor Asses Ars
Ingham notes Mr Leys contd on page one
F A Lord discusses plans for rural to urban migration limits and education reforms. He advocates free education through state high schools, the continued senior exam, and a shift toward universal schooling. He analyzes district services, police administration, and regional development measures, including dredging, sugar industry pricing, and land opening policies.
Ex General Waller Trial Reported by United States
The United States reported the release of German ex General Waller from Landsberg war crimes proceedings. The case involved alleged orders to shoot Rostrem, with prosecutors outlining charges and wartime context. The brief note records international legal actions tied to postwar accountability.
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United States
Suihewilins Tedt
Waller Uimtat
Landsbers
Frimuma
Mera Germa
Rostrem 2
Warden cites jail terms for prison bombs aftermath
Washington state penitentiary officials report five inmates responsible for a cell block bomb that injured two officials. Prison manager AL Gruber remains critically injured, his arm lost, while Deputy Warden Al Remboldt improves. Officials say no deficit this year but omit uncertain figures.
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Washington
John Cran
Washington State Penitentiary
AL Gruber
Lst
al Remboldt
Level Crossing Rail Motor Track Mishap In Swillamstown
A rail vehicle derailed near Miller Street Swillamstown injuring the truck driver trapped in the twisted cabin. A passenger from Blatermeier was noted as badly injured while another man was released from the wreckage at Geelong. Authorities admitted to Melbourne capital for fracture care.
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Swillamstown
Seve Crea
Bewara
Laench
Wan
Melbourne
Eiall Jana
Aera
Lt Lipa
Blatermeier
Ie Trout
Geelong
General van Fleet Farewell at Seoul Becomes Bespoke Tribute
General van Fleet bids farewell in Seoul amid Allied troops on the battlefront. The event is described as a lofty example and richest bequest a man can leave, with smiles and solemn acknowledgments from officers and troops.
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Senne
National Radio Fray Highlights and Listing Totals
Fragmentary radio schedule notes for February 1 and 2 show varied programs across music Talk and sports with prices and times. items include women’s bemis, primary correspondence, bookland adventure, open topics, and concert listings with amounts like 9.00 10.2 11.38 5.95 and 11.80, plus channel tags and reviewer mentions. The sparse text reads like a station ledger listing programs and small sums, not a cohesive feature.
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UNO
Chirren Breen
ABC
Fragmented Readable Fragments From a Broken Schedule
A jumble of times and program titles mostly related to music, elections, sports, and daily events appears as scattered entries. Names, places, and numeric values mingle, suggesting a partial catalog or page clipping with incomplete context.
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