My Life in Africa Part Two The Beginning of a Civilization
The text discusses early South African colonial history and the emergence of two white racial groups. It traces Portuguese exploration around Africa to the Cape, the Dutch and English competition, and the eventual Dutch dominance in the spice trade. It mentions figures like Prince Henry, Bartholomew Diaz, Vasco da Gama, and describes early Cape settlement rituals and ships’ journeys. Proceeding through the 15th and 16th centuries, it outlines how Dutch and English interests intertwined with Iberian power, shaping the region’s colonial dynamics and laying groundwork for later conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gensral
Bouth
Tchwil
South Africa
Graham Rothe
Africa
Ust
Portugal
Alexandria
Venice
Cape
Vene- Unis
Brines Henry
Ain End
Prince Henry
John
Table Bay
Io Phaoah
East Coat
Christ
Nile Red Sea
Bartholomew Diaz
India
Diaz
Sos
Mossel Ely
Vasco da Gama
Natal
Eine Emae
Lisbon
Phillip the Second of
Pein
Drake
Thoma Cavendish
Fable Bay
Jan van Linachoten
Eaxteen
Cape of
Helens
Notable Local Celebrations and Personal Milestones in Healesville Area
A collection of social notes honors anniversaries and birthdays in Healesville and surrounding towns. Arthur G Kay and spouse celebrate an anniversary with guests in High Street Kew. Mrs Kay linked to the Tegenhill family. Reminiscences recall tintype photos of Dr. W J Dawborn at age ten. David Brown marked a fourth star anniversary with gifts. Dorcas Farman-ton and family enjoyed a holiday return. Lorraine Dickens celebrated a birthday with friends. Continuous notes mention sympathy for families, and local birthdays proliferate across Hedlenville communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur G. Kay
Greenhilla
Healesville
Rimonton
High Street
Kew
Mra. Kay
Gums
Mra Simonton
Kay
Inisi
G. G Howden
J King
Alice Maud Tegenhill
Billy Dawborn
W. J. Dawborn
Aden
Etilie
Camcilfor
Shire of
Kenyen
Yarra Glen
Dawborn
Hedlenville
Joyce Furmston
Harold Furmston
Blannin Atreet
Joyce
East India Companies Rise in Dutch Trade
The East Indie Company began in December 1600 and the Dutch East India Company formed in 1602. Before these, Dutch Ventures dispatched ships for various small firms based in Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Indie Company
Dutch East India Company
Holland
New Austration Film Project Sets Smith as Lead
New Austration Films and Columbia Pictures plan a film in Australia based on the life and achievements of a famed Australian figure, Charles Kigaford Smith. The first production steps include development work led by Shdune Mfr. doin Stannaxe with early plans for a soundtrack and Tasman Sea region shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austration Films
Columbia Pictures
Filme
Australia
Ife
Inve Hse
Charles Kigaford Smith
Shdune
Ue Hall Talkies Screenings Marked for Exhibition
A local cinema listing shows Saturday films rated with (X) not suitable for general exhibition and (G) for general exhibition, indicating which titles are allowed for all audiences. The notice outlines the hall’s screening policy and bars entries accordingly.
Guardian Box Planes on One Ninety-One From To Thirteen
Fragmentary note reports a box planepan at the Guardian one 91. Details are unclear with fragments indicating a sequence from to to 13 om Pam. No further context available in readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guardian
Pam
Also Mentioned on This Page
Heales Wioe Wealen
Donald's Shoe Store
Melbourne
Wallville
Bratehow
Robert Eadie, Mbe
Humphrey
Andrew Shillieg
Atti
Sui Atla
Mi Biaeumy
Engle
Dutch Sampanos
Ue Hall
Talkies
Lovellie Ball
Virginia Wiedler
William Boyd
Paramount Mews
Beetember
Jean Arthur
John Wayne
Mary Lae
Joan Archer
Oregon
Victor Mature
Lucille
Melvin
Buck
Jane Donaldson
Jacare
Cinesound
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