March of Science expedition sparks clash over turkeys
In Three Springs a group of scientists on an ornithological excursion near Carnamah captured five tame turkeys belonging to a neighboring squatter. The landowner Mr Jumbuck confronted them demanding details, and a police summons followed. The incident underscores tensions between private enterprise and scientific collecting in rural Australia.
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Lem
Belotty
Mr. Jumbuck
Htiw
Jumbuck
Three Springs
Crop competitions in agricultural societies urged for better farming
The Sumilay Times urges agricultural societies to promote crop growing contests that reward thorough farming practices. A report from the Wagga district shows a large, detailed competition with area yields, crop cleanliness, and cultivation methods judged over seven days. The emphasis is on improving seed quality, farm management, and new-land advantages.
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Wis
Mucrimbidgie Agricultural Society
Wagga
Oly Uhre
Aecomd
Somor Intervniing
UN Wanga
Pidge
Lifelong eczema cured at last by Cuticura remedies
Miss Heatrican Jennings of Stoke Newington London recounts a 19 year struggle with eczema that covered her body and left her disfigured. After private hospitals failed, she tried Cuticura Soap and Ointment two years ago and saw rapid improvement.
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Mina Heatrican
Jennings
Nevill Road
Stoke New
Ington
London
Eng
Ruderenon
Towns & Co
Bydney
Mae
Dies
Crop Contests Promised Before Harvest to Boost Results
Proposals urge arranging growing crop competitions prior to the harvest. If held annually these contests would highlight good fare and draw attention to outcomes, with honest reports of results to follow.
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Ies
Zam-Buk praised as skin healer by New Zealand mother
A Wellington mother endorses Zam-Buk for all skin injuries and conditions. She claims it soothes, heals, and even grows new skin, urging households to keep a pot on hand. Sold by chemists and stores at 1 shilling 0 pence and 3 shillings 6 pence.
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Prcae
Fedtved
Ben Winger
On Electine Medicine CO
Bf Ash
Sydney
Zam-Buk
G. Poynter
Richmond Street
Petane
Wellington
N.Z
Zam- Buk
Oaks Derby results and racing card from Melbourne
The Melbourne program on November 4 reports the Oaks fillies Derby progression with results across events including the November Hurdle Race and Mimosa Stakes. Winners listed include Vernier in the hurdle, Major Eng in the two year olds, True Britain in the Carnival Handicap, and Lady San favored in the Oaks Stakes with Nushka noted in the Veteran Snakes race. The page closes with an advertisement for Wolfe's Schnapps.
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Melbourne
Vernier
Lat
Coir Bening
Rotor Vernier
Soosors
E Feng Stig
Kerlie
Wa Knox
True Britain
Nushka
Interstate Wires on Finance Measure for Commonwealth
Thursday's Wires reports debate in committee on amending Commonwealth finance under Braddon clause. Willis proposed a per head payment of a set sum for ten years, rejected. A £600,000 deduction from state payments for a year starting May 2, 1909 was agreed 40 to 25. Harper's amendment to test permanence of the per capita grant to be voted tomorrow. Discussion noted government support and possible limits on duration. outcome uncertain.
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Willis
Commonwealth
Murper
Deakin
Genteman
Harper
House
Cook
Gsin
Open Wire Telephone Circuit Between Perth and Fremantle Authorized
Melbourne November 3 The Postmaster General has authorized the construction of two open wire metallic telephone circuits between Perth and Fremantle. It is expected this will end the complaints about the line.
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Melbourne
Perth
Fremantle
Melbourne Motor Fatality Near Toorak Garage
James Devlin aged 61 died after being struck by a motor car driven by Honey Lane near the Tarot’s motor garage on Raynwell Street Toorak Melbourne. Police report investigation pending into the instant accident.
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Melbourne
James Devlin
Toorak
Honey Lane
Tarot
Raynwell Street
Man mutilated by machinery at Commonwealth cement works
Sydney reports a fitter named Frantie Beethom was working a belt at the Commonwealth cement works in Vortsea when caught by the belt and drawn in. His arms were torn from sockets, legs fractured, and his body flung to the ground.
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Sydney
Placy
Commonwealth Cement Works
Vortsea
Frantie Beethoom
Woman Falls From Jetty in Adelaide Novelist Misadventure
A widow named Jones in Adelaide fell from the Port Gervicia jetty into shallow water on Monday evening. She sustained a fractured arm and paralysis in the lower body. She is in hospital in critical condition with little hope of recovery.
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Adelaide
Jones
Huepitalie
Port Gervicia
Deaths and alleged murder case reported at Coolgardie Club
Norman Robertson a 40 year old steward at the Coolgardie Club fell from a balcony and died hours later from skull fracture. In Albany a 70 year old resident Tomes Stirling was found drowned in the river. A charge related to the Hopetovin sensation was withdrawn. Blunderfield faced new intent to murder charges.
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Kangworks
Norman Robertson
Coolgardie Club
Soyers
Iilbany
Tomes Stiriog
Apy
Tan
Tall Fairely
Elforda
Bne
Elford
Royal Show Opens in Perth With 40,000 Attendees
Governor opens the Royal Show as delegates from Southern Tasmania report strong fruit growing potential. James Murdock notes long journey worth it, warns growers to expect lower fruit prices and modest returns. He cites Tasmania's apple prices and wholesale delivery at the wharf. Wolfe's Schnapps ad copy appears in fragment.
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Younianin
Tasmania
Thy
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Ayer
Drs. Ayer &Co
Lowa Maan
Nctic
Nolwe
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Urlacher Street
Marine Terrace
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Bedrock
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Bloni Vane
Colonial Mutual Fir
Scaurance Co
A. Gibson & CO
England
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B. Barlow
Beatom
Geraldton
Perth-Premantle Telephone
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Silbert & Sharp, Fruit and Produce Auctioneers
Kalgoorlie
Aisa
Beecham
Steward
Massey-Harris Coy., Ltd
Pusasm
Pillien
Clutterbuck Bros
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Crossley
Gerald On
Saunders & Stuart
Pasra
ALR
Morrison
Lenk Agni
Geo. P. Harris Scarfe & Co., Ltd
Murray Street
MAY Bros
Excelsior
Hornsby
Bagshaw's
Hornsby Oil
Pitagerald G
E- Watson
Geraldton Saat
Armstrong_Cycle and Motor Agency
I In
Gerald’ E. Snell
TON
Hall
Baring Terries
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al’ Goode
T. Moustaka
Alston's
Norwich Union Fire
Abeio
Prem
Bootman
James Murdock
Mt.a
DR. Waughs
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