Darwin Trouble in Darwin Unrest Over Rations
A Darwin unrest episode described by C T Brows details unemployed protests threatening full weekly rations, occupation of the Government building, and a May Day stand that ended with the clearing of the verandah. Residents, including bankers, feared consequences if demands were unmet, while the crowd disrupted staff and surrounding streets before returning to quiet. May Day saw a procession and singing with no bloodshed, marking the end of the unrest as unemployed left Darwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Brows
Perth
Darwin
Brown
Mr. Brown
Coures
Becawee
Ray
Elive
Brows
Quiz style historical Q&A in 18th century tone
A jumbled old quiz by A J BD sets Monday and Friday tests on history and geography. It asks about Guy Fawkes, the Daneiad, Great Powers, the Magyars, Queen Anne’s farthings, the Garden of Gethsemane, Grub Street, geometry of circles, the tenor compass, and the Battle of Marston Moor, with scattered factual snippets about Pope, Austria, and Milton Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Fawkes
Gethermanel
Guy Tanker
Alexander Pope
Germany
Astrid
Semin
Italy
Austia
Austria
Hungary
Gethscwisna
Mount of Olives
Ruslins
Marston Moor
York
Prince Rupert
Forres
Cromwell
Naughty Brides and Shy Grooms Parade in Pariah Magazine
A humorous note by Rev. H. W. B. Blaley from St. Michel's Tukvegton Wembley's parish magazine describes brides who cry or whisper and grooms who blush and laugh. He highlights shy brides who hesitate while the ceremony unfolds, and the prevalent mismatch between expectation and nerves among couples on their wedding day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.W. B. Blaley
St. Michel's Church
Tukvegton
Wembley
England
Rhin
Router
Cru
Crater
Khesling
Mt Magnet Hospital Appeal At Hoh We Sc Mal Meeting
A Mt Magnet Hospital committee meeting held on the 18th discussed profits from a recent social event, pledges and subscriptions, and plans to fix the premises. Subscriptions were reviewed, and April and May collections totaled £84 4s 2d and £123 0s 4d respectively, with June accounts nearing balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wescal
Mr. Magnet Hospital
J. W. Atkinson
Allen
Dcmond
Reins
Pearall
Palmer
H. H. Dw Houlay
Uos
J. Ivor Thomas
Messrs
Xiao
Traafer
Messrs Oswoud and Palmer
Credit Ealance
Reid
Srgn
Amd
Ile
Defiant trawler captain fined after gunboat boarding
Will Harrison, master of the Fleetwood trawler Alda, faced charges for illegal fishing in the Firth of Clyde and defying a gunboat. The vessel ignored signals and gunfire, a boarding ensued with two seamen killed or injured, Harrison submitted, and he was fined 170 pounds while crew member Jack Weyman received 12 shillings 2 pence for assaulting an officer.
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Campbelltown
Argyllshire
Will Harrison
Fleetwood
Alda
Firth of Clyde
Seott
HLM Spey
Do Ted
Harrison
Jack Weyman
Cue District Hospital Fancy Dress Ball Delights Local Crowd
A June district hospital event featured a grand dress ball with diverse costumes crafted from fabric and paper. Many attendees praised the smart decor and lively dances, with prizes awarded for statue and machre tourney, while overall receipts surpassed the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cue District Hospital
Miss Williams
J. Whiteith
W. J Mies Clasksa
Northrop
M Biddy
Magpie Pierrette
Cashmore
Pierrot
A. Smith
Mina K. Morrissey
Pir
E. B. Smith
Lotus Finner
EB. Smith
Ira Mller
Cleopatra
Charlotte Beaton
Witch
Misa Willcock
Myntory
Miss Hince
Med Piérrette
Mina D
World Rail Show Draws Trains From All Nations
An international rail exposition showcases locomotives and rolling stock from major manufacturers around the world. Attendees include engineers, historians, and buyers seeking the latest in efficiency and design.
Fragmented Grocery Price List With Noted Non-Issuance
A damaged OCR list shows assorted prices and items including lager bags, jams, fruits, biscuits, coffee, and canned goods with multiple per unit pricing. Mentions of non issuance for cash register tickets and numerous unclear items suggest a retail price sheet or advertisement from a by gone era.
Hardware and Crockery Sale Items from Local Store
A sale catalogue lists Examelled Steel Saucepans, pints and sizes, domestic scales, copper items, bolts, nuts, shovels, mincers, wire cutters, mops and more. Crockery includes Toilet Sets, six piece sets, tea sets, dinner service, and bread plates with sale prices noted alongside usual prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’cedar Mops
Ee Madig
PRI
Mt Magnet Football Match Delights Local Fans
The Yeamne team from ML Magnet faced Cue from nearby centre in a Sunday football match at All Magnet. Mt Magnet led early with a strong breeze and built a lead, finishing 9.9 (57) to Cue 5.0 (30). News also of rich gold found near Yalgoo, with prospectors Neville Rodan and Rowell presenting samples for safekeeping at the bank.
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Niain
Yeamne
ML. Magnet
Cue
Mt. Magnet
Yalgoo
Neville
Rodan
Rowell
Magnet
Registrar's May Report on Gold Ores and Tonnage
Registrar's May report records totals from Peak Hill goldfield and Wembley Murphy area. It notes ore tonnages around 103.25 to 135 tons, valuing outputs and payments to individuals such as Mr Walker and Mr Jechins, with mentions of reward and castrum figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peak Hill
Wembley
Murphy's Wen
Jechins
Walker
Unclear historic note on reef find and batteries
Fragmentary report describes a peat shaft and a stove-like object near a reef. A Meunte’n View note mentions experiments and a track last week. D Brown, state batteries supervisor, planned return to Pek this week.
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Ederwlag
Ward
D. Brown
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Incharbe
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A. J. BD
Azone
Questa Sad
Doe
Mos
Geraidium
Brides
MT. Magnet Hospital
Messrs Pearsall and
Mesdam
Fatorma, Bess Robertson, Thins McDuazhd and
Saavim
Pearsall Ani
Redam
Mixx M
Vearnu
Pearmil
Jet OF Water
Persuader
Feta
Dyes
Deuce
Micco Sod
Ailes ‘Hallas
Sree Nellie
Pra Praty
Alt
Hisce
Joyce Clarkson
Carlo Pierrote
Bill Boyes
Aisla Halliway
Bill Hince
Mayia Watkina
Jim Hi
Ethel Pratt
Maixie
Bus
May Williams
Connie Winemare
Siclls
Eileen Batterbury
Alf Bell
Willy Bell
Patricia Mollor
Butterfly
el- Laurie
Boyes
Bernie Nancarrow
Jim Hicks
Bruce Miecs
Maurice Batterae Cupid
Dorothy Hince
Marjorie Watson
Helen Wroth
Powder Poll
G. Barker
Gwen Treise
New York
Roselia
O.K. Jams
Crockery Department
Arctic
Frank Green & CO
MT. Magnet News
Tke
Fisher
Fecimer
Dat
Fuases
Rad Avo
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