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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 04, 1909
Page
3
The article tours Jenolan Caves noting the grand Arch, Nettle Cave, Elder Cave, and jewel filled chambers. Guides ferry visitors by magnesite lamps through vast caverns and a crystal river, describing ancient explorations and dramatic subterranean beauty.
The Minister of Agriculture Hon. Jason Peery proposes major overhauls to the agricultural education system. Plans include apprentice schools at Cowra Grafton and Glen Innes, reduced fees at Wagga Bathurst and Wollongbar, a factory manager training school on the South Coast, a three year diploma at Hawkesbury, and new bursaries for rural families with need.
Tommy, a young visitor, asks about a new teacher at MEW Sunday School. He hesitates then declares he will attend next Sunday after learning someone named Jimmy Town is involved. Several of his little friends recently joined.
The piece discusses declining handwriting and literacy attitudes, praising Japanese script as art and discipline. It notes prejudice against women in medicine, where few are on the medical register and most work in municipal or missionary roles, while predicting gradual change in attitudes toward women doctors.
Mme Wad dington recounts a French peasant family tale showing why mothers refused red cloaks for daughters. A pale mother with nine children rejected a red cloak for fear neighbors would mock her girl, while all chose plain red flannel garments instead.
Report notes a deputation to the Minister of Agriculture seeking evening lectures at the university. The minister wishes to know how many men could attend and their requirements before proposing a Senate discussion on establishing chairs in Agriculture and Veterinary Science.
The fugitive Charles Vavasour meets General Town and proves English identity while Henri de la Tour and Julian gain French aid. Marshal St Arnaud, impressed by Henri and the La Tour connection, grants trust and offers future recognition. Henri pledges to recover a sacred cross for his benefactor.
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