Experiences of Joan Calthorpe in Early Australia
An excerpt recounts a girl’s memories of emigrating to Western Australia in 1834 with her family, settling near Perth, and facing threats from a neighbor named Silas Murphy. It covers family moves, a hidden valuables room, a near assault, and police pursuit as they adjust to colonial life.
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Muti
Pau L
Syat
Hesseat
Australia
Rinlaide
New Holland
Western
Aurtralia
Swan River
Perth
Sydney
Bilas Murphy
Hergai
Ilae
Kingly
Amyl Wotan
Silas Murphy Snes
Cirtons
Bowling Notes From Mackay Show Historic Perth Links
The report recalls Geraldton bowlers and the Sydney carnival, notes Woodward leads the Perth points race with one defeat, and mentions recent matches and pair events. A lively discussion on temperaments and sportsmanship closes with an expectation for a record entry in upcoming events.
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Mackay
Tommerty
Gorastony Wi
Metbenrse
Will
Bob Reitze
Geraldton
Bob
Renee
McCrae
Hob
John Tynnem
Perth
W.A
Woodward
James J. T. Chirken Green
Exportable wheat and tariffs shift in global markets
Exportable wheat was estimated at 0.0 to 104,000,000 units while tariffs were about 8,000,000. Crop returns lag behind, showing a rise of 20,009 or a fall of 1,900,000. Net returns of the four main exporting countries show a shortage of 186,000,000 bushels.
Unclear historic note on Australian seamen agitation
Fragmentary report describes rising agitation in Australia tied to a new secretary figure and seafaring vessels. The text is garbled, with many unreadable phrases and possible references to Mc Wala and a sectetary role. No clear event or outcome is discernible.
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Uiee
Australia
Damaged Notice Hints at Water Safety Precautions
The fragment references swimmers and water safety steps with remarks about precautions to reduce risk in aquatic settings. The readable text implies an announcement or guidance on procedures to improve safety in water activities.
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Dalgety & CO. Ltd
Geraldton & Perth Wool and Produce
Wumar
London
Midland Junction
Utakarra
Morthamptes
Nebewa
Walkawey
Union Assurance Society, Ltd
W.A. Steam Navigation Co. Co. Ltd
Ooms BS Co. Ltd
Ms. Lyell
Caimnag Bunth*s
Wolkeley Sheey
Quitell
Fuuick Motor Cars
Gong Vabicion
Koerte
Ferrier
Msemcror
Eto
Elder, Smith & Co., Limited
Burns Philp & CO
Geraldton Shipping, Insurance, Customs and Forwarding
Randalwoor
Melbourne & CO. Ltd
the Aun. Company, Limited
Mall MCEACHERN @ CO
Steam Navigation Company, Limited
Lloyd's
Queensland Insurance Co, Ltd
Fim
Maries
Ascidest
Live Australian Mutual Protident Society
Lite Insurance
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Lister Engines Museo
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Alstonean Eld
Meebinen
Netting Pte
Lister Bhessing Plemte
Goldsbrough, Mort & Co
Bacot Shakes & Lewis Ltd
Bogle Bros
Menai
Bree
Finpwond
the Globe
Joan Calthorpe
Wyther
Mounted
Smale
Lisbenow
Bowe
Willsus
Ketteridge
Mana
Necesary
William
Ubles
Liebenow
Slee
Green
Inez
Lf Liebenow
Williams
V. M. Glick
Fyoa
Moo
Wada
Ey Pew
Alf. Levy Peeye and
Ral
Corlis
Alf. Levy
Rodger
Hulven Af
Nicholson
Boxwood
Hammar
Sen
HS Curiosity Shop
Marine Terrace
Thref Springs Motor Garage
A. J. Logan
Pest
Shamrock Hotel
Esplanade
Morris Gershen
Frank Davis
Tattermil
Geraintea
Charles Hormann
Geraldton Ture
Deeper
The
Westralian Farmers Limited
Malue
Geaziers
Ae Wesparmens
W.fl
Wellington Street
Sarahae
Perte
Tome” Pe
Amstraiast
Producie
Saat Cities’ Cooperative
Lie
Ae Eomance
Army and Navy Stores
Stewart
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I, Herman & Co, Ltd
Clark
Coane Ae
Hugo Fischer Ltd
Emacs
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