Outback telephone line ties farms to town gossip
The article recalls a communal old time telephone system linking farm homes in the outback with the town. Neighbors share news, health, weather, and chores via a multihouse circuit, with occasional emergencies and social chatter shaping daily life.
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Brave New World
Outback
Ife
Pilkington
Alsop
Ald
Mike Ace
Owen
Lee
Themcelyrs
Pileys vanish in six days sudden cure claimed
A brief notice asserts a permanent cure is available in six days for piles. The claim emphasizes genuine treatment though no medical credentials or trial details are provided.
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Edkins Marsh & Company Ltd
Childs
Wamuran
Advocate
National Service Office
Cloncurry
Eiges A
Are “Bros
Oman
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Commonwealth Savings Bank OF Australia
Daves-Droffla
Bay Gleris
Kyny
Siarlle
AIM
Sing Loong
General Mercuan
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Wholesale Fruit
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Kruschen Salta
Kruschen
Ruschen
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Steven Hynes
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Austral Motors Pty, Ltd
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Hubner's Motor Depot
F.a.brodie & CO Pty Limited
Land, Forwarding, Mining and General Commission Agents
Qantas Empire Airways
HEAL
Sydney
Beasches
Charleville
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Tun Noe
Telephoss
Nodpl Glasgow Explosives
NEW Zealand Insurance CO Ltd
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Oowoomea Finlay Pty G
Southern Cross Windmills
Queensland Trustees Ltd
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