Primitive cannibal trials and boy training in Australia
An Australian inquiry reports on youth examinations by Aboriginal women in the Gall of Carpentaria region. It details training rituals, attempts to curb violence, and the painful test of endurance with spears and shields, describing the community’s strict codes and mysterious rituals surrounding “boy nest” and “great guide” practices.
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Hranein
Tor Kramedy
Galt
Prats
Amd
Giet
Mind
Peter
Francis
Romance to Be Resubmitted in Overseas Court
A romance tale from the far northwest of Awetrait a region near Katherine details an interruption during a police protection duty led by Constable J. Mahoney. The couple Marianne Biss O'Shem and Mahoney anticipate a long parting ending soon as a return from a voyage approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awetraita
Caledounty
J. Mahoney
Marcy Biss O'Shem
Katherine
Mahoney
QCWA Girt Executive Meeting Highlights and Local Plans
The Western Perulan QCWA meeting notes the Roma bursary fund awarding six 1924 bursaries and potential for three more, plus possible use of funds for primary and secondary students. Delegates discuss fruit scheme rail transport, pineapple from Palmwoods, and a scheme to aid equal student portions. Post-meeting raffles and donations featured, with upcoming dances and ambulance fund aid planned. Local branches at Adavale, Charleville, and Fortuence outline meetings, wear more wool exhibit, and social events. Membership stands at 22 full with associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CWA
Hms
Amy
Coraidor
Miikely
Mt. Aladance
Palmwoods
Baller
Tuan
Victora
D. Wade
Ben
Adavale
Mint Sayaie Dehnert
Arthur
Massey Deene
Muckuffia
Stephenson
Gunmewin
Receipt Found Buried at Bowen Salt Works Disclosed Theft Link
A torn receipt for Government house value £6960 and a Commonwealth tax book show a credit were found buried beneath a large stack of ants at Bowen salt works along with a dress suit and other clothing. Papers of value were in the company shed. The property resembles items reported stolen from the Ayr railway last June. Developmenty are exported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen
Ayr
Thor Long Coming in Australian Swim Meet
Thor Long emerges as a leading swimmer at the Queensland carnival with a strong showing in junior and senior events. He is praised as versatile across freestyle strokes and distances, challenging champions from Kal llami and other rivals, with finals and relay races highlighting his form and potential.
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Kanter Sanday
Rts
Quernstandl
Thor Long
Kalliami
Autrath
Anid Sinew
Wren
Queensland
Amd
Thor
Charleville
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Aneenee, Carter & Coy
Hest Holbrook
Gentlemen” of the
Australia
QCWA
Charleville Ambulance Thirtstr
Mine Sullivan
Dex Kidmes
Oker
Mine Sulliva
Sullivan
Charterille
Stra. Grimatead Presidis
Nhow
Sorven
Mrs Band
Hall Funds
Wathunbilla
Loor
TIMES
Une Fintatien Sry
Archie Reais
Owim
Praser
J. Hull
Fraser
J. Butler
Fiat
M_ Connally
W. Lambert
Tims
Ind Bent
P. Hackett
K Waterson
G. Hoare
Wastarwell
Hoare
C. Miguth
Cmmoby
Detrice
Ast
Mr. Kathil
J. Hath
Smt
Boot N. Goodrich
Isl
W. Oneill
Seymour
J. Hult
Pou
N. Goodrich
Deatlear Tat
M. Kalilt
Ard
Jumsor
Waterson
G. Mearn
N. Frawer
Srk
Hackett
K Inntean
R. Collins
le Fraser
P. Hasekett
B. Frayer
M. Kallli
Aird
N Goodrich
KR. Seymour Teaptainy
W. Mull
Gardiner
Sud
J Hull
R. Praser
M. MeWha
Rylandensiteop Ty
M. Praser
Tram
Kalli
T. Castles
Ess
Zitadelaide
Stgrgsbe
J Armstrong & CO
Aes
Qantas Air Mail
Eescen
Brisbane
Charleville-Brisgane
Azao
Tambo Blackall
Longreagh Mitchell Roma Sa
Toowoomba
Ano
Auty
Aghate Gegace Herhiman Pty. Ltd
A. Hamilton
Taszo. Smith Gat Aue
Bacall
Sant
Qantas. Ltd
Alfred Lippos
C.C. Time
Cypress
James Hardie & Co
Uld
William Deckers
Petate
Yana
Ramsay
Pitas
Rrusher
al Huage
Elizabeth Craig
Foster Clarks
Charleville Times” Printery
Eny
Charleville Times
Printery
Rome
Fae
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