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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1937
Page
4
A rugged, barely legible reminiscence describes an isolated Cape York Peninsula journey chase prospects of gold along a creek near the Starcke River. It recounts Chinese labor under syndicate control, a rough caravan to the coast, and sparse white settlement with a cattleman and an old gold prospector nearby.
The Empire Wool Conference adopted a plan to administer the international wool publicity and research fund. A secretariat will employ representatives funded by contributing countries and an executive body will handle key matters. A committee of prominent nationals may advise, while three councils share joint authority on recommendations and decisions.
The report notes renewed Japanese buying activity across Australia with gains in New Zealand, South America and China. It forecasts sustained wool demand through the year as Australia expands exports and mills in China increase imports while China shifts toward manufactured wool products and self spinning.
A ruined riverside camp high in a jungle gorge near Cooktown recalls a vanished era of gold digging. Descriptions recount nine or ten Chinese miners, a squat red idol, and a single lucky nugget that sparks feverish gold fever among the camp. The narrative blends harsh frontier life with reverent mythmaking.
Piles notes show limited readable items with local market mentions. The fragment references Yaslald and a quick market update, with unclear details about prices or participants. Further context would be needed to specify exact entities or outcomes.
Captain A C Steevens, a well known figure in radio entertainment, died at his home in Double Bay this morning after a long illness. He leaves a widow and two children.
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