Thunderbolt the Australian bushranger in Windsor tale
An extract from Windsor Gazette recounts Thunderbolt born Wilberforce and famed as a noble highwayman who avoided killing women. It details his arrest, seven year sentence, escape from Cockatoo Island, travels via Freeman's Reach and Wiseman's Ferry, and alliances with Cobcroft and Barber George Green. He tailed mail coaches, robbed squatters, and found local friends while roaming the countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thunderbolt
Windsor Gazette
H. N. Boyd
Tenterfield
WT. Green
George Green
Lily
Wilberforce
Windsor
Fred
Ward
Cockatoo Island
Balmain
Woolwich
Middle Harbour
HB. Perry
Freeman's Reach
Fred. Ward
Wiseman's Ferry
Wollombi Ranges
Cobcroft
James William Cobcroft
Church of England
Jim
James Cobcroft
George
Green
Jim Cobcroft
Thunderbell
Ely
Stricter supervision sought for liquor on trains Sydney conference
Country women at the CWA annual meeting in Sydney passed a resolution calling for stricter supervision of liquor restrictions on long distance trains. They urged an officer on duty on all long routes to patrol carriages for the protection of women and children, especially those travelling alone. Also reported are labor market figures showing 2500 more vacancies in March, totaling 124,300, with unemployment benefits rising to 1190 recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.W.A
Sydney
Mra
B.S. Lister
Collarcina
Outback
Australia
Porridge For Breakfast and Public Telephones
Practical nutrition notes urge wholegrain porridge as a daily staple for health. The piece explains vitamins in cereals, proper cooking methods, and tips to serve hot porridge, including soaking or partial pre-cooking to save time in mornings. It also includes a report on country telephones, urging better public telephony at country railway stations in New South Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Health
Country Women's Association
7Ith
Association
Sydney
New South Wales
Witchcraft In Rome Lands Owner Faces Diabolical Charge
A Roman widow and her maid used a pepper sulfur and resin charm with holy water to force tenants out. Five nights of sneaking into the flat ended when two greenish figures emerged from under the bed, leading to her arrest for violation of domicile aggravated by diabolical practices while the Borghetti family remains in residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Serpell
BBC
Rome
Borghetti
Maria
Borghettis
Barghetti
Sydney University Appeal for Funds Brims With Support
Sir Norman Kater addressed the Gragiers Conference urging substantial funds from the Wool Industry Act to aid maintenance of Sydney and New England Universities. Delegates noted CSR funds were underspent due to staff shortages and urged reallocation to universities, highlighting benefits to primary industries from science research.
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Norman Kater
Gragiers
Sydney University
New England University
Australs
Shanen
Australia
Tha Ees
CSR
Rebate for Love and Blackout at Lakes Club Dinner
In Venezuela postal authorities offer a symbolic zero percent rebate for love messages sealed in pink envelopes. The Electrical and Radio Development Association held its annual tournament at The Lakes Club. Mr Conde apologized for missing the dinner, but the blackout interrupted the event just as dinner began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
Electrical and Radio Development Association
the Lakes Club
Conde
Mazonite advertises timber cutting blocks for competent cutters
Mazonite Corporation (Aust.) Ltd. at Raymond Terrace seeks competent cutters for Msson ite log and split timber. Contracts offered on a purchase basis. Areas include Stroud Allworth and Bullahdelah. Suitable timber available from settlers and landholders, standing, cut, or delivered to the factory.
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Stroud
Allworth
Bullahdelah
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Farmoré and Settlers’ Association
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