Northampton's Wanerendoke Mine Era In Australian History
The Northampton district hosted early Australian mining with the Wanerendoke copper mine starting in 1842. The article details shafts, depth records, ore types including malachite and copper sulphides, and extensive area geology from the Murchison to Irwin rivers. It notes multiple mines nearby, production figures, and long-term decline with names of mines like Quallle, Strickland, Wheal Illen, and Fortuna, plus a brief ad at the end.
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Northampton
Australia
Wanerendoke
Thomas Mason
Shepherd
Tama Drummout
Ax Penson
Faidal
Murchison River
Irwin River
Berthampton
Laso
Frowhall
Jodun
Coraldton
England
Gwatia
Strick Taml
Dhore
Strickland’s
Etrickland
Wonka
Iran
Innens
Thy
Gwata
Victoria
Wallan
Wentier
Fortuna Cappar
Trecho
Timborne
Nwt
Leaavhold Minn
Kirton's
Fremantle Smelting Co
Martin'n Spring
Whial Partune
Wanaka Company
Tokhampton
Bern
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Lepitt
Garden of her heart in quiet bloom
Poem fragment describes a garden imagery with violet scent and a life remembered. References a Whispered prayer and a garden of Thy garden of her heart. Alice M Allon is named in the closing line.
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Kael
Alice M
Allon
Getting electricity from coal device explained in vague terms
A long excerpt describes an inventor in New Jersey named Hold and a device called the dynelectro that allegedly produces electricity from coal and water. The piece details a heat driven chemical battery with caustic potash, iron components, carbon sheets, and hydrogen oxygen evolution, claiming it can yield high amperage at low voltage. The article mixes technical jargon with speculative claims and ends with a note about Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
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Ne Aegrk
N. J
Bootswan
America
Finan Lal Atrens
Aimont
Angain
Reid
Janelle
Escaie
Salvage work progresses on wrecked brig ship
Lindon Thursday reports swift salvage of the Nepon cargo from the wrecked vessel. About £410,000 of the ship's cargo has been removed, with efforts focused on recovering the remaining consignments including £200,000 salvage amid the salvage operations involving Foreigo and Interstate Cables.
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Lindon
Thureday
Roumanian riots prompt tax abolition bills
In Romania riots cause widespread destruction and financial loss as bills to abolish taxes for peasants pass through Parliament, signaling a government response to unrest and economic strain amid the upheaval.
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Roumania
Melbourn Fire Tragedy Claims Two, One Man Dies
In Melbourn on a Thursday a man named Tunes Hawking 62 of Growisborough is reported to have started a blaze that killed him after attempting to rescue his father-in-law from a burning dwelling. His wife and mother-in-law aged 45 escaped the flames. The exact sequence and motives remain unclear.
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Melbourn
Tunes Hawking
Growisborough
Weidelburg
Jake
Hawkine
Tia
Meng
Navigation Conference Signals Australia’s Trade Aims
At the Navigation Conference Mr W H Hughes urged Commonwealth delegates to back the Board of Trade’s certificates for licensed ships and urged a uniform seaworthiness standard for all vessels. The statement drew questions from Labor members of the House of Commons.
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W. H. Hughes
Commonwealth
Australia
Hughes
Board of Trade
Australis
Hughes Wan
Honse of Commons
Governor General Northcote Announces Northern Visit
Governor General Northcote announces a tour of the Northern Territory, the only Commonwealth region not yet visited. He says the trip will demonstrate to European emigrants that the Territory is accessible and that a Governor can live there.
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Northcote Tak
Northern Territory
Commonwealth
Heling
Victorian youth drowns after municipal by law dive
A Victorian youth, apparently barred from an afternoon outing, attempted a river dive at the Yarra near Kew. Found near the Fitzroy Gardens, almost dead and frostbitten, he was resuscitated but later died from the ordeal, with a single toothless talon ring noted in his mouth.
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Yarra
Kew
New Electric Dynamo Promises Revolution in Power
A New York World report describes a dynelvetron making high voltage from twelve cells in series, proposing economical long distance power with small conductors. It suggests widespread home use, reduced need for central stations, and a radical shift in industrial electricity economics amid high investment and potential resistance.
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Soriea
Dleevriem
Java
Therstory
Hut Loo
Hongvar
Bold
Balterna
Tampa
Ainial
Cannes
New York World
Rough Oh The Insurance Man Retold In Frantic Encounter
An unnamed narrator recounts a chaotic workshop scene where an insurance agent confronts a wealthy client about business. The confrontation escalates rapidly as shutters, a hammering crowd, and a sudden strike create a dangerous moment, leaving the narrator shaken and describing the crowd’s fear.
Jota Fishloch’s Winter Cough Relieved by Remedy
A reader from Tagkwood Victoria reports severe winter coughs resisted many medicines. Following a suggestion, Chamberlain's Cough Remedy provided very gratifying relief and rapid improvement. Sold by chemists and stores.
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Jota Fishloch
Tagkwood
Vic
Erlend
Chamberlain
Victory Brickworks to supply bricks from Chapman River
RK W Bennett announces the Victory Brickworks is established near Chapman River under Mr Fly management with long experience and noted qualifications in the trade. Bricks of any quantity are available at current rates and promptly supplied.
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Pioneer Brick Works Sold to Mevara Traders
Notice states Avin sold the loam and assets of the Pioneer Brick Works to Mevara. Tocca Haffner will act from Monday February 4 1907 on behalf of the company to thank patrons for pants and trunk as the business passes to successors.
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Avin
To Mine Owners Proclaim On My Colt Claim
Notice from William Burgers at The Howes seeking any better claim to a two year old colt described as a padlock cheatnut, offhind fnot white and white atreak down, with no brand or mark. Claimant to pay all expenses to obtain possession.
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William Burgers
Howes
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