Jungle Dozers in Belgian Congo Elephant Training Rift
A fragmented report discusses Belgian Congo attempts to domesticate elephants for labor and exploration. It highlights initial successes with 16 elephants entering an academy, but notes many died or were untrainable. The piece questions feasibility and contrasts with wild savannah conditions and native hunting, mentioning ongoing restraints and broader colonial aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sgangala Wanodio AP
Eins
Tony Wert
Ates
Angsta Ne Bodie
Elephant Academy
Este
Brisbane Faces Heavy Storm Damages and Prawn Debate
The city endures record storm damage to roads bridges and tram extensions with costs running into high tens of thousands. Council urges state and federal aid as repairs stall. Meanwhile prawn sales prompt a row over regulatory handling and public health concerns from five inch prawns vs free market practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Holland Park
Coune
Council
Procicer
Grsbiea
Estimata
Costa
iSreaa
Aioe
Inkea
Fede Ral
Hundt
Mrington
Weretary
Local notes from Millaa and district flights and visits
Atherton and surrounding towns feature visits by Brotherton Gadira and Ray, with Elaine Ales daughter of Mr and Mrs GW Fredericks moving to Sualinfeld near Cairns. Mrs Jackson presided at Minbun CWA dairy efforts, while Malanda and Sling Mills clash in juniors and seniors as rain shortens play and Millaa Millaa shows a wider margin in junior games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millaa
Sotatag
Atherton
Maus
Royal
Bill Curries
Ain “Guring
Gadira
Ray
Bcal
Miranda Ratner
Tra. Brothertea
Br. C. C. Robertson
Avenshoe
Stoke
Hubner
Peter Eaton
Elaine Ales
Sidan
Wales
Radon
Sam
Fredericks
Abregnia
Eho
tSualinfeld
Cairne
Jackson
Minbun
CWA
Henn
Irs Jackson
Malanda
Miles Millay
Sling Mills
Aves
Warner Junior
Miriwinn Notes record local events and gatherings
A collage of July social happenings in Miriwinn including the Babinda Diggers ball at Miriwin Mall with Hynes orchestra, Far North Queensland Province Tumber Uses Exhibition in Wood Craft Hobbiarium, L Vitae Memoraries Club meeting with officers listed, and the Pairview Tennis Club annual meeting with elected officers. Also mentions social visits to Cairns and Innisfail by local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriwinn
Crumb
P. Sowd
J. Coffey
C. King
Bradkie
Corcoran
Babinds
Miriwinal Mall
Hynes’ Orchestra
Inlata
Tha’ Miriwinal
Far North
Queensland
Tumber
Hobbiarium
Apa
L Vitae Mearories Club
Mra Whitman
Realdenter
Memars
Whitmas
J. Magripus
Aecremy
D. Baldi Weasurer Jones
P. Hanley
F. Ward
C. J. Morretto
J Bayheld
Liney
Mesdames
R. Ward
H Grifths
W. Jones
A. Ward
F. Sikes
Pairview
Rcouuls Rendence
Ward
B Saley
Solomon's Judgment Recited in Fractured Verse
Fragmentary OCR text recounts a Solomon judging tale with two women disputing a baby. The lines mention a woman’s claim, a paternal or maternal test, and a declaration of truth. The garbled source preserves a core biblical arbitration motif and a moral about deceit and rightful motherhood.
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Australia
Caires
Reems
Onset City Anchow
Seiya
Uae
Jack Davey
Sydney
Coutlenagh St
Davey
Dave
Sydmey
Tate Et
Belgian Congo
Congo Prec
Norda
Uetd
Inda
Arande Tks
Congo
Tetley
Dave Long
Arandes
Googele
Desmond the Dentist
MN de Put
Siadidon
Ibeys
Correcpom
Otale Emi
Mary Wtyman
Geeanen
Femory
Hotale
Miriwinni
Social
Phil Tornsbene
Mra. Torrisi
Rey
Brand
Jennings
Cairne Soca
Lake Fare
Vewes
Solomon
Tie Meid
Ima Bs
Golomoa
Lavina
Ot Laing
Cairns
Boland
Kookaburra
Kozitravel
Womart Fms
Bolands
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