How It Feels to Die Theories of Near Death Experiences
A discussion anchored by the Bishop of London's remarks on dying and anaesthesia. It surveys patient experiences in semi conscious states, noting many feel as if leaving the body or moving under the stars, yet real death may lack such sensations. Historical examples from Hume to Livingstone are cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
St. Pancras Church
Hia Sina
David Hume
Aan Combe
Chesterfeld
Charles X
Dr. Livingstone
Nooiml
Hueve
Tyson
Queensland Supreme Court
Smith
Walker
Stokes
Bulletin’ Office
Bulletin
W.A
Morsing Herald
Pell
W.A. Geological Dept
Pelly
Peatreet
Frank Gordon
Pearson
Gordon
Hall
J Wise
Frank Gardiner
Ben Hall
Brothers Clarke
Monaro
Bowen Downs
Redmond
Auoybody
Gardiner
Victoria Cross origins and royal warrant history
The article traces the Victoria Cross birth in 1856 from a royal warrant dated January 29 1856 and notes subsequent amendments. It explains the cross design with the royal cypher and the “For Valour” inscription and outlines awards eligibility for Navy Army officers and certain noncommissioned ranks. Pension increases and later rule changes are summarized, highlighting notable early recipients including the chaplain who won the VC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aines
London
Labg
Victoria
Navy
India
Meg
Adame
If & Man
V.C
Fragmented golf match reminiscence with garbled quotes
A garbled reminiscence describes a golf match where the speaker recalls an opponent missing drives and approaching the hole cleanly. The exchange turns to how much he was beaten, but the record is incomplete and many phrases are unreadable.
Engineering Feats of the Ancients and Their Monuments
The article extols ancient Egyptian and Greek pyramid building and stone transport feats. It notes granite sarcophagi moved after burial chambers and immense blocks hauled across long routes. It cites temples near Palmyra and Baalbek with colossal stones and quarrying feats by ancient engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ailent Fulke
Manomry
Geverts
Egypt
Tasibee
Syria
Armengel
Itomane
Raalbec
Kiewom
OUM TRIFFING AUTHORS AND FARCICAL GAGS
A satirical collage mocks authors and readers with mangled quotes and garbled names. It catalogs inept snippets about Willyam Arnold Hennett Marjorie and a Roman General costume gag at a fancy dress ball. The humor hinges on misheard lines and theatrical misprints.
Farm Management Principles for Modern Agricultural Profit
The article outlines how location, markets, and labor shape farm success. It stresses careful organization, appropriate machinery, and balanced livestock, fencing, and buildings to control costs. It emphasizes crop rotation, field layout, and farm records to maximize profits and sustainable production.
Farm Bulletin Adopts Yearly Inventory and Enterprise Analysis
The article outlines a plan to secure Jaren of accounting and adopt adlinpt methods to analyze each enterprise. It calls for year end inventories as baselines, an opening account for each crop and livestock class, and labor charges carried forward. Andrew Howin discusses these farm accounting practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan
Andrew Howin
the Farm Bulletin
TACTLESS MAN AND THE TEST OF COURTESY
A speaker argues that men judge women harshly for misfortune while downplaying harm to men. He recalls incidents of women tripping and needing help, noting the male reflex to lift or grab and the female anger that follows. The tale questions manners as a character test in courtship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Morgan
Dubbo
NB. I
Winter Tourist Season at Kosciusko Opens Busy Carnival
The winter season at Kosciusko is in full swing through September with the House carnival on August 15 attracting alpine sportsmen. A Government motorcar service connects Dooms to The Creel with hotel carriage, and a six to eight day tour runs to Sydney Harbour Jetrivers, Illawarra, Bulli Pass, Blue Mountains and Modlow Bath with an official Tourist Bureau escort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kosciusko
Uid
Adanis
Dooms
Creel
Brevens
Hases
Bth
Wranseas
Epent
Sydney Harbour
Jetaeabars River
Bin
Iawarra
Bulli Pass
Genrewil
Aspiring nurse applicant dazzles head nurse at hospital
A young woman climbs stairs in a grand hospital and proposes to become a trainee nurse. She exudes confidence and enthusiasm, claims footballing and automotive connections as family background, and impresses the head nurse though real experience is questioned.
No Woman Is Such a Bad Arithmetician
A humorous sketch notes a wife calculating savings from cigars and an elderly neighbor who laments health and moods. The comical exchange highlights quick arithmetic and the irony of feeling well yet anticipating decline. The piece uses light satire to poke fun at health complaints and self-delusion.
Bright Bits From Back Bulletin Reflects On Past Outback Life
Journalist W. E. Morgan praised for memory and wit, recounting the old drover era, shifting modern times with travel and stock clauses, and the changing rural culture. The piece weaves Tyson’s Queensland court tales and a bishop of legends with Australian bush figures.
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Angus & Son
Castlereagh Streat
Sydney
THE
Scots College
Rose Bay
Pomerat
A Abhworth Aspinall
Pringipal
John Dan Danks & Son
Prop’ty Ltd
Pitt Street
Sissutriare
Maw
Tee Victoria Obcee
Aline
W. J. Lockerime
Willyam
Arnold Hennett
France
Enya
Mer
Ike Bilown
Rengarite
Charlotte von Stern
Goethe
Tiimeets
Marjorie Weld
Marjorie
Teac Walton
Appian Chiudian
O! Sporting Goods
Victor Trumper & Bodge, Ltd
George
Ouur Price
Bruce & Walsh
George Si
Syénes
Norland
Gerses
Elise
Nurs
Sydney Norland
Institute
Lower Ferthst
Weellahra
Yin
Garmien
Labour
Barnes
Abe
Itita
Bo CC
Aardview
Todany
Betsy Jane
Ishmael
Moreey
Biltjim
Alto
Buxs
Aaprnes
Ickeo
Atu
Hlaciag
Queensland
Am' Ant
Rock
Eage Rae
Port Peacy
Gret
J.P
Ellen
Pam
Ted Petdeckaheeh Paspie
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