Australia Hunt Tale Opens With Dawn and Kangaroo Chase
A first-person nature essay recalls a boyhood trek in Australia as the narrator follows dawn birds, blossoms, and wildlife near Geraldton. The account details bushwalking, rifle handling, and a kangaroo hunt ending with a successful pelt capture, reflecting on the country’s flora, fauna, and beauty.
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Fagland
India
Africa
Scotland
Canada
Australia
Geraldton
Leon
Romgyielarke
Hilleer
Pune
Anita
East Chapman Rail Route Debate and Road Demands
Local correspondence reports farmers surprised by government approval of a White Peak line route for Upper Chapman railway. Experts questioned decisions and independence urged as three external assessors visited two routes in one day. Settlers near Mt Erin protest land uptake, demand proper roads and a share of grants. Progress Association seeks Mt Erin to East Chapman telephone link. Weather favorable, farming busy as harvest nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Peak
Upper Chapman
Wilson
Mr. Witton
Dnto
Beak
Mt. Erin
East Chapman
Chad
Lambs for Export Showcases Crossbreeding Prospects
At the Balsklave show figures from Messer. G. S. Robinson & Son on Werocate estate highlight a cross between Shropshire and LincolnMerino as superior for export markets. Dorset and Shropshire crosses lag in meat value, with the ShropshireMerino mix delivering better shoulder development and earlier fattening while providing saleable wool and longer frame. Lambs sold at auction averaged ten shillings per head, ending in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
Adelaide
Messer
G. S. Robinson & Som
Werochte
A. W. Robinson
Robinson
Werocate
London
Messer. Robinsons
Central Hotel Ad Offers Superior Rooms and Services
An advertisement touts a centrally located hotel with well ventilated bedrooms and a large sample room on the Marine Terrace. It promises travelers comfort for visitors from the Gould and country, with full stabling and liquor offerings and overall conveniences.
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Gould
War era quiz prompt echoes need for female soldiers
A teacher coughs to the class about women and the wartime draft, asking students to name motives that led women to join the army after the war. The fragment hints at gender roles and enlistment debates in a historic schooling scene.
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Mat
Enlinter
Ase
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Orient
J. M. Ferguson, Ltd
Western Australia
T Bar
Nimrod
Naturaliat
Arel
Myvell
Turkey
Irda
Magisientes
I Geraldton
J. Hunter
Victoria Hotel
GMRAL
Midland Hotel
Mnuedew
Sid.g, Linthorne
Proprister
Si Minguew
Mingenew Hotel
Wwe
Witte
F. W. Warwicker
Groser
Marina Testace
Ata
Harry M. Marwood
Marine Terrace
I Sgeraldton
A. L. Chand
Nora
Premis
Chrish Church
Louis Eskell
Collins-street
Vic
Mantra Trunack
R. Guscott
W.A- Bank Marine Terrace
Geraldion
H. Nathan
Church of England
C. Stokes & CO
BE. Arenal
Marine Cerrace
Geralwinn
Richard Purser & CO
King Street
Perth
Idee
ICE
Messrs
Trigg Brothers
G. Rosam & Co
W. H. James
Edison’s Phonographs
A.W. Dubbie & Cots
Urgane & Sewing Machines
Hobart
J. J. Ryan
Butchers
Orde
Baily
Epecaly Coleted
W. Willcock
Butcher and Beker
George Lester Gaapex Roun
Geaucptos
Mosemental
Teleprona Me
Bullock Electric Manufacturing Co
Hay Street
Peta
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