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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 20, 1927

Page

8

Rose of the Murray synopsis ends with a river tale

George Jeffrey and his son Gilnere visit River’s Bead on the Murray to inspect Mr Lindsay’s station. Lindsay suspects a scheme, learns of Joffrey’s real plan to gain a productive riverfront, and a flood and child’s plea unfold amid local rustics. Mise Lindsay remains firm on bed.

Murray George Jeffrey Hia Aon Gilnere Lindsay Nia Vlatters Linsay Tenka Henk Joffrey Apold Bed Joffrey Murrey Little Rose Lindeau Beoe Murra Darkie Siefer Rowe Murray Joffre Bank Fo Wee Aga Peetiy Coolray Joe Sporkus Ichei Mins Mise Lindsay

Who Wins the Murray River Debate in Mock Parliament

A lively dinner party turns into a mock parliamentary debate over river rights among South Australia Victoria New South Wales and the river as a personified entity. Sparks fly as figures argue navigation rights funding and state claims with humor and sharp retorts.

Miss Lindsay Rose Mink Lindsay Sparkus Lindsay Bally-hopley Jeffrey Murray Gilmore Australia Victoria Gil New South Wales Lindany Miss Lindsany Aparkus Ollviore South Austratia Goenthanen Jeffreys Noah South Australia Gur N.S.W Henry Parkes South Australian Vic Sir Harry N.B.W Murray River Kosciusko Eoom Goulburn B.A Chase B.A. Ceulkilyd Humanity

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