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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1937
Page
9
A fragmented discussion questions why English plurals and pronunciations vary, citing examples like oxen vs ox, goose vs geese, and mouse vs mice, and naming places and names such as Magdalen College and Gloster. It laments irregularities and their stubborn persistence in language.
Mr it P Minchin of Geelong reputed as a dead shot drove a ball that struck and killed a swallow. A few days later while playing golf he hit a ball that struck and killed a sparrow, illustrating his noted accuracy with clubs.
Siward Smith a Tweed Butchering worker on a cart in Murwiliambah was struck by a passing car that damaged his clothing and ripped parts of his shirt and trousers while he stood to serve a customer. The vehicle sped away without stopping as a paving contractor's crew proceeded. The report notes a car parts maker will supply parts for a discontinued model for five years.
Miss Cheeka Sipe, a Toronto trained home science expert, discusses the role of women in India. She praises the All India Women’s Movement, notes emphasis on domestic science, hygiene, and education, and cites the Sarmea Act and emancipation from purdah as key aims.
The Cullinan diamond mine founder died in Johannesburg at an unknown age. The discovery led to the famous 4,023 carat Cullinan diamond, later shaping royal regalia. The man faced Ownership and legal challenges before securing the farm for £6,200 in 1898, spurring a historic find in 1905.
An article highlights rich fisheries in New South Wales, Bass Strait, and Tasmania, urging development of domestic processing. It cites Captain Frank Hurley on Australia’s missed reef of wealth and notes extensive Antarctic whaling profits, warning against reliance on raw materials and urging local manufacturing to avoid debt and stagnation.
Fragmented OCR text proclaims dire prophecies about nations and battles. Mentions Spain Belgium Germany Russia and Paris with uncertain, garbled names. Contains quoted bold finial line about impending bloodshed and mobilization.
Fragmentary OCR note references a life worth living theme with unclear names or events. No clear persons, organizations, places, dates, or concrete actions readable for a fuller summary.
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