Yarns From the Governor and Others at a Reception
An account from South Australia recalls a reception with Governor Bir Alexander Hury Methven and guests including Pat Hore-Rothven. A tale about a justice of the peace, a minister's stipend debate in Victoria, and anecdotes of rural and urban life blend with reflections on social welfare and slums in Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Australia
Alexander Hury
Methven
Hore-Ruth
Aissom
Pat Hore-Rothven
Paren Seid
J.P
Mys
Melbourne
Fmt
Kaw
Tragic Infant Death Amid Bush Living Hardship
An infant named Winifred died after a night of hardship in the Australian bush era. The family, led by Mr James of Ryan's gang, lived under tarpaulins with scant clothing while awaiting a tent. The parents walked to Merkatharre carrying the dead infant. three other children were hospitalised at Meckatharse. A workmen’s collection funded the burial costs, and the family faced severe adversity as newcomers to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramonia
James
Ryan
Ng Moana
Merkatharre
Constaby Meyer
Sud
Ernest
United States Liners Reopen Alcohol Service Aboard Ships
The Daily Mail reports United States Lines and nine other U S ocean liners have restored passenger access to alcoholic beverages aboard ships within the twelve mile limit. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling cited as legal for Americans to possess liquor at sea and is tied to provisions allowing limited quantities per passenger and crew. The Leviathan and others reportedly stock wine and beer, to be served in smoke rooms and cabins, under a policy aiming at parity with foreign lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Leviathan
Daily Mail
United States Lines Ltd
U4 Shipping Board
Mme Amie
Commercial
Supreme Court of the
Night of Fear Dims as Shadows Loom Over Fields
Fragmented lines describe fear and gloom at night with shifting light. The text mentions cattle, a great peppermint curm, and headaches from uncertain imagery, suggesting a plagued mood or surreal scene rather than a clear event or report.
Geraldine social events and etiquette guidance
A rounded row of social notes discusses introductions, handshakes, bows, and greeting etiquette for mixed company, noting that women lead in entering ballrooms and that men should precede women in entering and exiting transport. It cites examples from society columns and references Miss Hyer and Mrs Jean Norman while noting ongoing entertainments and charitable efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine
Uerabston
Nancy
Sim L
Nash
Veron
Thomas Street
West Forth
Keith Methamly
Metin
Geraldton
Merrick
Awa
Uber
Woo
Lady Forrest
Mrs. Green
Cams
Mias Smith
Jonca
Ata
Ieffidond
Miss Hyer
Rectralian
Mim
Jean Norman
Wowk
de Vriseslas
Constantine
Rome
Cairns
Mr. C. Monagh
Remus Aed
Family quiz questions answer series invited by AJSH
A fragment from a Coxs 3% Geraldton notice invites readers to submit questions for a weekly and midweek question and answer series known as the Society in a card format. It lists sample questions about Latin names Japan Greek and other topics, noting answers will be published on Mondays and Fridays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jpeamind
AJSH
Cox
Geraldton
Australian Aborigines to Guide Mental Study Expedition
Professor Vortens of Manduin University leads an expedition with Lee protester and Ar. C. S Childs to northern Western Australia. Funded by the Rockfaller Foundation and Australian National Research Council, the project aims to compare Aboriginal mental states with other ages and assess the link between physical and mental development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thera Taye
Vortens
Manduin University
Mawari Hendin
Mt Western Austral
Lee Protester
Ar. C. S Childs
Broome Liter
Porteus
Australian Nationesearch Conseil
Department of and
University of Syuney
Rockfaller Foundation of
New York
Cousik
Wbrosd
Profesor Pusteus
Pusteus
Lees
Darter discovery in Kalgoorlie district intrigues naturalists
A 19th century observer notes a newly found darter near the Kalgoorlie area. The bird, linked to cormorant relatives, shows a narrow spear-like beak and water-dependent habits. Scientists discuss its possible inland habitat and rapid life cycle linked to temporary freshwater systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaswena
Kalgoorlig
Turnee
Chantry
Sud Ite
Australias
Eal
Kasewas
Antarctic Storms and Stations Aimed by Wilkins Address
Hubert Wilkins outlined Antarctic meteorological stations and their economic value during a New York talk on March 11. He praised Commander Byrd and discussed polar exploration, forecasting conditions, and aviation support to establish twelve observation points from Barrow to Spitzbergen, with plans for seasonal forecasts and global impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Wilkins
National Meadcasting Corporation
New York
Hin
America
Mia Audeens
Ratromy Polar
Byrd
Aiventere
Antarctic
Acrur Arctic Society
Berlin
Gray Xoud
Graf Zeppelin
New York City
Artic
Poiat Barrow
Kpitzbergen
Curt Ben Filson
Carl Ben Eilion
Fragmented musings mix art and science notes
The text blends remarks on music by Tchaikowsky with references to an ornate celestial diagram and a survey of Australian Aboriginal origins. It discusses Orion, the Greek question mark, and maps of historic figures, then shifts to Porteus’s Hawaii research on indigenous development, Australian science duties, and an expedition in north-west Australia with field apparatus and photographers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borane
Fatherroles
Tchaikowsky
Paris
Eiffel
Leridie H
Oriam
Ann
Beatifil Krodpe
Ntare
Houthern
Hem
Tara
Hubert Louis Stevenson
Catriona
Uci
Semesien Mercel
Interrogaton
Richard
Plantagenet
England
Timhueton
Lwineierywan
Profesor Porteus Maid
Hawaii
Weil
Antarctic expedition updates and ambitions discussed tonight
Orville Porter and partners describe progress toward completing half their Antarctic work, planning to depart in September and return to finish the program. They emphasize meteorological aims, international coordination, reliance on experts, and the value of their Arctic and Antarctic endeavors for future exploration. The crew credits spirit and engineering teams for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Porter
Howe
Atlantic
Acros
United States
Joe Croama
Pearle Joe
Alaska
Antarctic
Simllally
Wight
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Ational Bank
EAD
Collis ST. Melbour
Beniaes
National Bank
Commonwealth
London
Billy Edwards
Murray
W. Uren
Maldton
Whey Cas
Aed
BIA
Regal Records
Melos
Victorian Presbyterian Assembly
Home Mission Department
H Isborer
Robert
Mary
U.S
Ocean Rivala
Woods
Yoraildren
Japan
Timbuctoot
Norwin Talmadge
Gilbert Rotaed
Wmn Wederaday
Zaim
Gascoyne
X Pool
Mount Clere
FIR
Price, Bios
Tek Algase
R. Arthur Anderson I Limited
Reat Apu Mars Repper
the Victoria Insurance Co, Ltd
Wounsar Tonniasateen
Maap
Antarctic Exploration
Hubert Wilkins Plicrt
Australia
Cuthura
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