Red Pack Threatens Queensland Sheep Across Vast Lands
A large and expanding Red Pack of dingoes and wild dogs menaces sheep flocks across Queensland. The article details raids on runs in the Harcoo and Bullood River districts, noting high losses, the danger from wild dogs, and how dingo behavior differs from domesticated dogs. It cites authorities and shows a long history of damage, with examples of gangs in paddocks, a habitable patchwork of raids, and large bounties on notorious individual dingoes.
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Durious
Moving Pictures
Outback
Graalers
Harcoo
Bullod River
Queensland
Meurghey
Meir
Dineo
Grenfell
Maranoa River
Tse
Birthplace of man and stone age relics in Africa
The article reviews discoveries showing early man in Africa produced paleolithic quartzite implements similar to those of Europe. It notes Neville Jones and Dr Arnold finding palaroliths in Rhodesia near the Umyuza River, with Africa yielding many quartzite axes and relics near Victoria Falls and Uganda. It compares African and European tools and argues Africa hosted prolonged prehistoric occupation with basic stone weaponry.
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England
France
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Arnold
Umyuza
Sawrills
Rhodesia
Continent
Posileny
She ‘Victoria Falls
Ugansd
Ani
Ane
Palawou
Europe
Africa
Suhind
Haunted houses and strange happenings from old English tale
The piece recalls eerie events in historic homes, including Garsty Haves and a Tettenhall house in Staffordshire. A night disturbance with a creak and beam shift sparked alarms, smoke, and a near chimney fire, attributed to unexplained forces in the narrative.
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Imost
NIM
Mothine
Inquiries Rewire Agriculture Dept Over Kikuiye Grass
A report to the Minister for Agriculture discusses Kikuiye grass or Rikuyi in the state. It notes South African imports seven years ago and Belehen Congo origin, debating distinct strains, drought resistance, and suitability for stock feed. It covers regional trials, winter feeding versus summer growth, and cultivation cautions.
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Belehen Congo
Fea
South Afeien
Mpaing
Paris Clowns Contend Over Meaning of Designs
Paris hosts a competition to alter the clown field and its symbols. Debates focus on whether the designs mock Columbine, reflect a crude jest, or honor mythic Moorish heritage, though the circus clowns themselves rarely align with these interpretations.
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Paris
Momus
Monkery
Ancient bridge unearthed in Dortmund reshaping prehistory study
Archaeologists in Dortmund uncover a 60 000 year old wooden bridge preserved in oak root-midden traces. Planed planks held by oak clamps span a marshy river bed, dating the structure to about five millennia. The find challenges views on early engineering and tool use.
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Dortmund
Germany
Advertising Drives Quick Sales and Leases
Advertising brings results for every reader with goods to sell or lease. Sell grazing property, stock, produce, or spare equipment by placing an advertisement in these columns. Advertising charges 144/- per issue. regular Sundays bring handsome returns.
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Busthaus
Oldest War Veteran Reflects on World War Service
The oldest man in town, a Royal Alfred Mame veteran, recalled his long war years and travels across the Mediterranean. He served on troopships, aided evacuations to the Americas, and endured illness. now aged near 88, he reminisces about pension age and wartime journeys while remaining an active community figure.
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Te Hown
Nw Kvennas
Royal Alfred Mame
Helverdene
Kent
Cunninwhae
Bueno
World peopling hinted by shared Palaeolithic axes
A discussion notes that flint from Flint and Africa along with English flint pieces show a striking likeness in early stone tools. The study of axes across regions suggests a common origin and slow dispersal from Africa, supporting Darwin's idea Africa as birthplace of mankind. Discoveries in Matoppa Hill and the Trpuza River deposits show varied types, implying a very ancient prehistoric period.
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South Africa
England
Charles Darwin
Omer
Africa
Strange warnings of danger in old houses reported
A tenant recalls two eerie incidents where a house warned occupants of peril. In one, a hidden well cover collapsed after sensing danger, possibly averting harm. The other involved an unseen threat tied to the property, with locals accepting wandering spirits as part of nearby lore. The writer cautions whether truth lies in tales, yet cites these episodes as factual warnings.
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Rowtoene
Walter
Havin
Canningin
Wil
Electric dog safety sign adopted in Central Europe
A Continental dog lover invented an electric sign for dogs to save lives. It features a belt with a small battery and a red light above the back, visible to motorists at night, guiding dogs along roads. The device is officially adopted and used in several Central European towns.
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Europe
London memory of statues at Windsor Castle
Little Betty recalls how memories fade as she questions Margaret. In Windsor Castle, Wellington presents the king with a coin and Betty notes statues that change yearly, crested to commemorate famous men, reflecting on memory and history.
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Betty
London
Margaret
Windsor Castle
Wellington
Waterino
Jewish colours deposited at Cathedral Synagogue
In Aldgate London the colours of the 38th 49th and 40th Battalions of the Royal Fusiliers were consecrated and deposited at the Cathedral Synagogue of British Jewry. The Chief Rabbi stated that for the first time in Jewish history colours were deposited in a Jewish place of worship amid an unprecedented inhale movement linked to “Judeana.”
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Aldgate
London
Royal Pusiliera
Danger in Delay Kidney Diseases Warn of Quick Deterioration
An Australian ad recounts kidney trouble dangers and urges Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. Mrs. A Masters of Macksville reports her father’s back and kidney relief after using the pills, with long lasting improvement and no recurrence. Sold by chemists and stores at 2/9 per bottle, via Foster-McKelian Co., Sydney.
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A. Masters
Macksville
Taree
Doa
Doam
All Chemista
Foster-Mechelian Co
Hamilton Street
Sydney
Doan
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