Electrification Aims for Melbourne Tramway System
A plan to electrify Melbourne tramways at four thousand pounds is outlined alongside other regional notes. Details include a push to abandon cable power, import shifts, and various local incidents and political remarks from New South Wales and Victoria with mentions of crime, health, and cultural events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mimiaiaw
Antrla
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Australia
Melbourne Trades Hail Council
Labor Party
Canterbury
New South Wales
Wemnealay
Coventry
Henry James Williams
Mira
Lea Way
Moor End
Kenilworth
Hur
London
Dominions
W. Hain
Keriot
Vic
Port Fairy
St. Meroe
Tate
Verosoff
Tina
Am Sider
Adonis
Philip Sowden
British Empire Producers’ ‘Organisation
Toemorandum
of Empire
R. B.S Hammond
Hammond
Aniltea
Thy J
Alice Views Yee Harbor Works in Curious Tea Party
In a whimsical scene inspired by Lewis Carroll, Alice and the Walrus, Carpenter, and Mad Hatter tour a harbor works project led by the Queen. They discuss shifting sand and a curious sand pipe, with the Knave of Hearts appointed as chief spokesman to oversee the mock labor of burrowing men transformed into creatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QED
Sania
Walras
Mhpett
Carpenter
Alice
Sted
Knave of Hearts
Ork
Babice
Tophet
Axid
Scott
Cates
Hartey
Georgine
Madcap plan to move sand with elephants at sea
A whimsical tale recounts a harbor project where the Mad Hatter proposes using elephants to fill trunks with sea water to wash down sand for Flagstaff Hill. The plan aims to persuade the Minister, with the Sand Piper needing water and a deputation from friends to proceed, promising swift completion and a hopeful town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Useley
Flagstaff Hill
Beppy
Griphon
Omce
Tophet
Tienes
Mad
Bi Touneiliera
Darwinian View on Domestic Animals and Speculation on Race Change
The text discusses how small animals show rapid variability through multiplication, not isolation, and speculates on how species like rabbits would change in size and color over generations under predation and environmental pressures. It references Miss Margar et Bondfield and a contract restricting marriage for domestics, contrasting with British norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameriog
Africa
Kithereto
Darwin
New Zealand
Margaret Bondield
Miss Bondfield
Britain
Perth to Geraldton Motor Time Table Details
A fragment describes a Perth to Geraldton motor timetable with arrival times, route notes, and place stops including West Hills Ballidu and Dongara. It also includes letters from Exmouth and Pastoralists with observations on horse handling, fencing methods, and practical country travel notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Geraldton
Varied Rabbits Appear Across Districts In Infested Areas
The article describes a wide range of rabbit colors from blacks and yellows to whites and greys, noting albinos with pink eyes and bi colored varieties. It observes that color variation increases in districts with long Rabbit infestations, yet some colors disappear in disturbed habitats. When threatened, grey or brown rabbits hide in grass, while black rabbits blend poorly and crouch near charred legs. White rabbits seek thick bracken to stay hidden in patches.
Carn tes or Weare Sewaratas in 2 pt
A terse fragment reports a two point event involving Weare Sewaratas with unclear or garbled wording. The readable portion hints at a minor score or measurement but lacks concrete details or context to confirm participants or outcome. Further text is needed for a precise summary.
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Manchester
BSD
Frank Green and Co
Ed Bak Duwsra
King George
Bran
Gia Stewarts
Nya
Gilby
Te. Ame
Marly
Iardy
Swan Bittee
Grealuton
Sherman
Victoria Sarage
Rats
Mor
P.O. Bax
Alf Levy
Fride Ali
J. T. Marsden
Germiston
W. C. Findlay
Tures
Anton
Addrete
Bell & Hazen
Phese 2030
Marine Ter
Gerahia
Ty Bolin
Wobls
Stowex Fong & Co., Grocers Wie & Spit Merchant Tail, Vegetebles, & Dairy Producy
A. Spalding Cate
le Came
Wartin
Yee Harbor
Wilcox. Morkin
Uve
EALER
Lipfls
Wilcox Mofelin, Limited
Geraldion
Studebaker
Dodge
Sori
Serevaller
Plcet
Arivory
West Hills
Ballide
Wesmec
LY Pam
Peronjori
Three Springs
Pam Mingerew
Dongarm
Geraliton
Lance le Souef
Exii
Stow
W.A
Eslistoun
East Murchison
Western Australia
House of Commons
Horne
Tattersall's
Suisun
J. Fitzpatrick & CO
Watee
URCH
FO Lamm
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