Pioneering Ventures and Peril in Early Australian Frontiers
A fragmented reminiscence details A Kennedy and allies venturing from Scotland to Australia to establish stations in Queensland. It covers rough journeys by bullock, bush camps, attacks by hostile Aboriginal groups, and the dangers faced while building ranches such as Emmet Downs and Calton Hill. It notes interactions with police, rivals, and the hardships of frontier life in the late 19th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Kennady
Pion
Queenalon
Alexander Kennedy
Perthshire
Scotland
Agairalia
Hoy
M'Innext
Rockton
Billy
Ation
Oman
Aming Ventures
Kennedy
Bo Park
Cloncurry
Mt. Kennedy
Reed
Minetter
Renney
Story of the Sea recounts perilous voyage and Norfolk Island peril
Arie Jordan, son of W. Jordan of Tweed Meads, recounts a voyage from Sydney to New Zealand then toward Victor Harbor aboard the Helen near Norfolk Island. The vessel sprang a leak, main chain damaged, and the crew battled heavy seas at high speed under full steam as they sought safety and wireless contact with rescuers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arie Jordan
W. Jordan
Tweed Meads
Australia
MAMAS
Milvourne
Sas
the Helen
Norfol
Sydney
New Zealand
Norfolk Island
Behiomner
Ad York
Rtm
Sreed
Mihefell
Bayer
Loukow
Rescue at sea during a rough voyage and a derelict schooner
A crew recounts sighting a battered four masted schooner amid heavy seas after rescuing a party from a derelict vessel. They towed lifeboats, ferried 60 men aboard, and navigated toward Auckland then Sydney, noting fuel shortages and extensive damage. The ordeal left many bruised but alive and highlighted the crew’s danger on the long voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tn Zealand
Atoy Fm
Aveldand
Auck
Pam
Anh
Sydney Nisin
Odd Dublin Hoard Slips From Poverty Strained Home
A report recalls a Dublin scene where a poor old woman died alone at home and police uncovered a hidden treasure hoard. They found gold worth thousands in cups, trunks, and boxes, along with worn coins and receipts. A similar tale notes an elderly Kent pensioner whose death revealed bags of olives and money she saved, prompting reflections on wealth amid poverty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Station
Cullin-laringe
Gwendal
Lorme Bistion
Barcoa
Emmet Downs
Mulvo
Em Kennedy
Normanton
Kennedy
Vee
Currie
Ferment Eptinton
Brisbane
Sutieman Creek
Jane Cime
Dublin
Kirley
Treland
Kent
Wietwrian
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Ant
Geaney —— Pouces
Bao Nice
Selndos
Dunn & Geaney
Draper's
Stamdeome
Seagram Chairs
Becetenn
Table. Com
Polen Eas Lace and
Madras
Mie
Fa, J. Draper Ltd
Howe
Abbott Street
Grit
Kenedy
James White Powell
Calton Hille Station
Burketown
Powell
Porman
Calton Hie
Wagat Powell
Weil Powell
Feck
Ard Powell
Berar
Spwcka
Story OF the Sea
Helen B. Stirling
Welch Margetson
Trail & Winstone’s
Avery Tree
Winstone
Jexperience
Mory
Steedmans
Pavetto
F. Pavetto
Kairi
N.Q
Genseal Mercha Sorwardont
Commisson T Agents
Elliott
Besssko
Gotsbie
Bosanko Mzchamer Enginees
Aplin Street
Cairns
Ftoqueewsland National Bank Limited
Acta
Lodo
Genital S Beroo Wadi
Fea
Onairmant
Ing Love
Eng
Eva Ti
Haymiens
Aribbare
Amine
Ine Pharos Nevtie Wansezat
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