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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 13, 1928

Page

3

Westward Ho Expedition Describes Overland Route

A detailed account of the MacRobertson expedition westward from Port Augusta to Perth outlines the overland path through Spencer Gulf and the interior. It notes road conditions, scarce water, frontier camps, and the evolving infrastructure as vehicles traverse deserts, rails, and remote settlements toward the Australian interior.

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The Deserted Township Arrives at Eucla Camp Amid Shifting Sand

Travelers reach Eucla in a light afternoon camp near a dune washed by wind and sea. They describe the moving sands surrounding the deserted township and note telegraphic attempts and a caravan halted by the barren coast.

Eucla

Aboriginal Horse Raiders and Northern Frontier Disasters

An archaic, fragmentary account describes cattle raiding and violence near Mus Aira station, with brutal consequences for Indigenous peoples and travelers. It notes enforced transport of cattle, warnings to Native mariners, and a murky aftermath around Murdrabilla.

Aechaer Mus Aira Iach Wwe Murdrabilla Abiariwine Muisembilla Halladeytia Aranda Myndvalutla Aler Mt Shell

Striking Feats Highlight Early Motor Cycle Tour

A splendid performance showcased British motor cycling from Head­ing to Methuen, with four riders Cah Toy Ne Clarkeon He Smith and J Caro reaching Methuen Voice after two hours and one minute of travel. The event featured a lightweight motor cycle and a curious four-rider formation, drawing attention to speed and endurance despite mechanical troubles.

Cah Toy Ne Clarkeon He Smith J Caro Peto Joneney Troma Dunlon Tyrone Tieodtiga Methuen

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