First Colour Photo by Maxwell and Rainfall Hobbyists
Seventy years ago Clerk Maxwell staged the first natural colour photograph using a primary colour mix. The article continues with a note on today’s hobbyist rainfall observers in Niitula, tallying weekly records for the Meteorological Office. George Byrmons founded the Rainfall Association, encouraging volunteers to measure rain with simple glass jars and gauge marks.
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Maxwell
Cavendis
Ag Clerk Maxwell
Ereen
Niitula
Brrth Rainfall Association
Meteorological One
George Bymons
Obs
Meteorological Office
Aimple
Seventh Round Fluctuations Mark Canberra Cricket Standings
Remarkable fluctuations mark the Canberra cricket season as teams contend for top spots in A and B grades. Premiers are decided by home and away results without semifinals, with Northbourne, Manuka, Queanbeyan and Acton jostling for leads as round seven begins and matches finale next Saturday.
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Canberra
Criti
Northbourne
Manuka
Queanbeyay
Acton
Northourne
Kingston
Ainatie
Hall
Manulen
Forestry School Defeats Grammar in Manuka Oval Cricket
In a Manuka Oval match yesterday the Australian Forestry School beat Canberra Grammar School by 6% runs. Key bowlers included Barling 2/18 and Carter 3/4, with McGrath and Coyle sharing early wickets. batting details show Whyte and Needham among top scorers for Forestry School.
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Manuka Oval
Australian Forestry School
Canberra Grammar
Behool
Acorea
Canberra Grammar School
Firat
Coyle
McGrath
Ee Whyte
Barling
de Balla
Jennings
Necanam
McGrams
S Te Hautelle
Farrow
Carter
Parrow
Bari ‘Ila
Butte
Bootus
I.b.w
Carer
Chevallier
Cook
Tota
Dowing
Huttee
Jennines
Forestry School
Jonings
Cromer
Vere Ena
McCraffi
Jennnings
Bermm
Denis T
Luke
Degale Carter
Needham
D' Coyle
Chavallier
de Matty
Brush Steeple results at Epsom disappoint its home team
In Melbourne at the Epsom races the Brush Steeple saw blocks fall and the event conclude with a dramatic finish as local favorites faltered. Chetowik led early but was overtaken by rivals in a tense sprint to the line. Canberra Club H team suffered a 62 to 36 defeat in a separate rink event.
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Melbourne
Chetowik
Tin Sos Oo
Yuan Yeater
Canberra
EPSOM
Mahakatta
Lovira
Hickey
Hodge
Robins
Grace
Hagatzky
Jares Perry
Welch
Company Manager Sentenced to Six Years for Forgery
Kydeny Wednesday report from the Central Criminal Court states David Philip Ogilvy, 46, a company manager, pleaded guilty to forgery and received six years penal servitude. He allegedly used a fraud scheme at Warnerawang Collieries and Mount Kembla Collieries involving forged stock and falsified records that went undetected for years.
Child Drowned at Austral Brickworks in New Town
Inquest heard 11 year old William Joseph Richards and companions played near the brick pit at Austral Brickworks New Town. He slipped from a plank and fell into the water. Coroner returned verdict of accidental death praising Constable Blake for diving in and recovering the body.
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Sydney
William Joseph Richarda
Austral
Newtown
Lionel Jennings
Deewanad
Constable Blake
Albury Sheep Sale Yields Strong Prices Despite Rain
Dalgety and Co report Albury yarding exceeded 33 000 head with Riverina ewes and Western breeds dominating. Prices held firm through heavy rain, achieving a good clearance though quotes varied by age and breed including merinos, Romney crosses, Romney and Suffolk lines.
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Dalgety and Com. Ltd
Albury
Jedd
Owen
Comeback Wether
Shropshire Fame
Sluggish Liver Patient Recommends Indian Root Pills
John Gill of 39 Bourne Street Sant ayaney NSW recounts suffering from sluggish liver and bilious complaints. He praises Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as invaluable and recommends them to others with similar liver and bowel trouble.
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John Gill
Bourne Street
Santayaney
Nsw
Welten
Morse
Man as harbour mistress in Britain rare claim
In Britain there is only one woman doing harbour master work, described with pride and doubt. The piece notes long-standing gender barriers, occasional misstatements, and a reflection on her unique role amid traditional expectations. The text references Britannia, Wales, and a decades-long history of women in such positions.
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Britain
Britannia
Wales
Gad Frances
Jonge
Usher’s 48 Years at Courts
Fragmentary report notes John William Bimith in London marking nearly five decades at the Law Courts. The text references opening in 1888 and imminent retirement, with unclear details and damaged wording surrounding the final appeals and Rowen incident.
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Usher
John William
Bimith
Epier
London
Law Courts
Rowen
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Ainatie v. Mull
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Forestry
Gray
Whyte
Meadham
Mautette
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Yass
Epsom Races
Trahanas
Rivers
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Consuela
Erhom Bpearstar
Prince Don
David Garrick
Halt
Albury Sheep Sale
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Bob
Snow
Manaker Mercery Section
Snow’s
Snow’n Men's Wear Store
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Man
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Bream of
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