Visitor from U S A Interviewed at Parkes
A Vancouver resident Mrs. Fergie holidaying in Parkes spoke with Port life and conditions in the United States. She dislikes Australian politicians and debates returning to live in the US though fond of Australians. She cites prohibition, cost of living, and American ambition, praising Vancouver and Hollywood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Fergie
Vancouver
Mire
J. M. Sloan
Parkes
Great Republic
Fergle
Ikea
Australia
Wat Ale
Onle
Fereie King
Los Angeles
Hollywood
Aimee Semple McPherson
Sydney
Farmer Visits College Says Students Seek Universal Solvent
A farmer visits his son’s college and overhears students discussing a project to discover a universal solvent. One student explains a liquid that dissolves anything, provoking a humorous exchange about what would be done with such a discovery.
Lure of Gold New Guinea Miner Tells Remarkable Story
Roach a carpenter by trade went to Edie Creek in November 1928 and, after brief work at Ula Goi and Salamou, found gold near Edie Creek and on two adjacent claims. He and partner Walter Spence struggled, shifting west and north in search of productive ground, facing disease, and finally returning to Salamou. Spence remained in Australia. Roach praised the local hospital care received during muskardia illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulolo
Kidle
Lowa
New Guinea
Sydney
Ulagoe
Rabaul
New Briain
Hia
Australia
Bat Tle
Salamou
Goldield
Edie Creek
Cuvier Airways
Sammod
Edie
Markham
Lew
Ray Parer
Salamoa
Uneon Gulf
Tier
Waul
Roath
Salymoar
Weaingt
Walter Spence
Port Moresby
Spence
Papua
Roach
Warrit
Morobe
Salameos
Watul
Warula
Tt Roach
New Quben
Ilka
Shia
Edle Creek
Dea
Mt. Kaindi
Wau
Mt Kaindi
Wan
Heldes
Mt. Kalndi
Slate
Slurt
Ttyehr
Everly
Ifie Creek
Wright
Amnutmunatiadl Wireless
Unicorn Tmstabo
Will Natfeen
Tagher Ceghona Biel
le Held
Cond
Che Baliye
6,000 Ounces in Five Weeks on Edie Creek Rich Diggings
The article details Harry Darby’s claim on Edie Creek yielding 6,000 ounces in five weeks. It notes principal discoverers Grayson, Blower, Frank Poyke and Booth, early miners’ methods, shifting transport routes, and the harsh jungle environment. It mentions a £50,000 cash offer and 100,000 £1 shares that Darby refused, with broader notes on local life, law, and frontier mining conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Roach
Advocate
Darby
Kil Creek
Grayson
Blower
Frank Poyke
Booth
Bulalo
Bulolo
Parkes Labor League Names Candidacy for Upper House
Parkes Labor League on Sunday endorsed Mesare P T Hourigan and J E Mullins of Parkes as candidates for appointment to the Upper House. Hourigan, a veteran mover in Parkes, is seen as a strong contender for selection. Messages from Morbes and Thorby indicate possible support for Hourigan’s nomination while Country Party figures, including Gouna, are also mentioned in relation to local political moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulole
Parkes Labor League
Mesare
P. T. Hourigan
J. E Mullins
Parkes
Hourigan
GOOLAGONG WOOL Sale and Auction Notes From Ireland
Fragmented OCR note reports wool and livestock items tied to a sale at Wineheon and Carson's Sydney auction. Mentions heifers, ewes, Lad, Lod, and roadside trades. References Kerme Selline hookers weed Rod Kerley and POT OFFICE SARAGM for motor service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jo Howlero Sone
Wineheon Tn
Carson
Sydney
Kerme Selline
Saragm
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U.S.A
Progressive
Mra
Fergle Hes Oped
Canadian-Pacific Railway
Seattle
Portland
San Francisco
States
Lim
Turkey
Mia
Ash
Advocete
Salagoon
Leen
Tadeem
Emia
Ed'e Creek Nioneers
Harry Darby
Jun Thysunation
Orid
Adimintater Daul
Liepard
Tita
Ede Ctyeok
Tesa
Howeh
Padion
Til Een
Terra
Hema
MR Thorby
Calare Selection
Fey
Thorby
Alley
Culire
Country Party
Avereste
Ebi Jorate Gouna
Paris
Rodob
Goolagong
Val
Hearne
Mearne
Bank OF New South Wales
Western Australian Bank
New Sigth Bank
New Zealand
Australasia
Staten
Papur
London
World
Yao
Fule
Shapa Santarium Health Food Company
Sussee Serees
Nls
Mewe
Denk
Vaurea
Mlm
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