Invention for Miners Prompts Government Interest
A wartime era report details an invention for underground mining safety by Mr GT Hodges of Brisbane. The device aims to protect miners from gas, falls, and other hazards, with claims of simple construction and ground-flow operation. The piece notes support from Queensland experts and an eastern exchange, highlighting potential government involvement and the national push for safer mining technology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GT Hodges
Queensland
YALGOO ROAD BOARD MONTHLY MEETING NOTES AND DISCUSSIONS
The Yalgoo Road Board held its January meeting with chair J Clark and members A E Boge J E Hoye and J Rechner present. Topics included Mines and Works control on wells, a December 18 resolution to hold items over, potential Trade or Meads District Act implications, road damage at the Mersopeliten Hotel area, quarterly accounts payable totals, and notes from Bushman in the Sydney Sun about bird life and pest control. The secretary was tasked with notifying the mail owner of damage repairs, and discussions covered poison baiting for rabbits, open ground to deter pests, and seasonal fish and water conditions affecting local fauna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eid
Geen
E Hoye
J Rechner
U.S
Wawer of Werks
Minster
Mines and Wee
Doe
Mersopeliten Hotel
Johan
WA Bank
Bushman
Sydney Sun
Ruth
Beaner
Saore
Cbs
Flea Folly in Odd Sheep Shearing Tale
An odd satirical piece details fleas invading a shearing scene and a farmer Jim Bower’s trouble with them. The narrative follows fleas moving between Mr Man and Mr Preen’s beds, a rogue Avansa flea, and comic attempts to outwit the pests while sheep react with dramatic antics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eas
Professor i Igcorret
Meas
Amy
Og & Eng
Jim Bower
Mr Man
Man
Preen
Jim
Mim
Max Omty
Leon
Katnes
Avansa
Avaniss
Untitled Memoir Excerpt Laments Schoolyard Fleas and Revolt
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a harsh school day where monkey fleas and fear shape a harsh social scene. Nostalgic but pungent, it threads through a chorus of punishment, revenge, and the odd memory of Tom. The narrator questions authority and laments the costs of discipline and cruelty.
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Henry Wilds & CO
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Skin, Hide & Tallow Merchants
KANGAROO_ SKINS
WOOL
Henry Wills & CO
Elder, Smith & Co., Limited
Mesa CO
LEA Tidor Vibra
Eert Palur
Baoches Fremantif
KA Tgorlie Northam
Beverley
Ted Narrogin
Helieve
Nytropoltas
Damas Strest
Pritir
Kvery
Agenen Fales
Melbourne
Lutunt Siglea
A. T. Davies
Busy Bee Store
Ceutrimpior
C. H. Fielding Ltd
Kuhnberos
Commercial Union Weabance Company, Ltd
I. Herman & Co
George B. Jownstos
Summers Aos Lipteces
Tattersall's
Billiaro Baloom
Uct
Lainu
Fobaccomint
Mairda
Cnet
Ces Gansta A Ae
Arch Bros
Pest
D. Mentipay
Amlprociete
Supmobile & Caz Fox
Ty — United Insurance CO
Marine Terrace
Temperance Botel Marine Terrace
Unter Row
Phane
Joe Martin
Dorlaceer Street
Bet’ Pst
A. Waller
Martin
Suseralle
Tgt
Waldo
Yalgoo Road
Sfour
E. W. Ive
Ananias
Miter
Premy Cf
Tomine Minor
Iris
Tomling
Tompson
Tominson
Nemrontormés
Bing
Edwestinna
Caicjem Graspom
Wessem
Jacek
Eleanor Street
Locke
C. & H. Locke Furniture Emporium
Marist Terrace
Geraldton Wite
Furlity
F. A. Wooward
C. & H. Locke
Burns, Philp, & CO
Ipping
5. CO
A.U.S.N. Company
Louter, Malwratel Meachars, and Co, Pte
Limiter, Messageries, P
O, Steam Navigation Company, Limited
Lloxds, Lonrom
Isurance
Australian Mutual Provident Society
Ite To
Geraldton Foundry
Gooeall Santeria
Auugbesonionote
Sepein
Sewell
Weymouth
Howson
Phelps and
Urch Streets
G. Bellgrove
Alf
Fitzgerald Street
Max ‘Terrace
Kotey
Mre Clarke
Mrn
Bur
Mrs Eavens
Barnett
Monte
Mona
Winter, Brandt & Co
Armstrong ST
Pure Crystal Ice Manuparturers 1A
Cole Storans
Teleniions
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