Currency and credit on Yap island from a stone to coin
Mr Harris recounts a journey to Yap in the Caroline Archipelago. He describes how an early stone used as barter became a primitive currency and how credit emerged when the stone reappeared in Palau and later when coinage arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Harris
Towgier
The 11
Macifie
Caroline Archipelago
Kewit
Greenwich
Yap
Pelew
Palau
Stasus
Yop
Palen
Howe
Cisito
Lawrey
Australian sheep overstock concerns and export limits
C Maidment, a Western pastoralist, warns Australia faces overstock with sheep totaling about 115 million this year. He says a drought could force slaughter of 15 million sheep. The Victoria Riverina Graziers’ Association cites sharp divides among breeders on safe Commonwealth totals, export trends, and market prospects. Efforts to expand meat exports face tariffs and weak purchasing power in Eastern markets, with proposals for a central authority to regulate grading and shipments and potential country canning works.
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Itol Te Tilew
C. Maidment
Aveoto
Victoria
Riverina
Australia
Commonwealth
New Zealand
Officer
Dominion
East
Federal Graziers’ Association
F. A Tout
Mila
New South Wales
London
Expers
S& Goillion
Camaeches
Hickman Price the World’s Largest Indasisiakos Farmer
Hickman Price near Port Worth Texas reportedly collapsed finances after abandoning a $40 000 position. He planned large scale wheat production with heavy machinery and trucks moving crops to market. In 1920s turmoil weather derailed his crop yield, leaving only a small amount harvestable.
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Hickman
Indasisiakos
Cope
Port Worth
Texas
PSA
Messare
America
Caravena
Children And Father Christmas Visit Brim District
Last Thursday, Father Christmas visited Brim district and distributed toys to about forty children from a Christmas tree. The district notes a disappointing wheat yield with oats at five bags per acre and no wheat stripped yet. A few residents grow tobacco and a festive letter from the district closes with Christmas and new year wishes.
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Christman
Brim
Deccaal
Premiership Ball Honors Gymbowen Footballers
A large crowd attended a Premiership Ball at Gymbowen where medals were awarded to the players for the team's 1932 win. Councillor J P Knight filled in for the President and praised the squad, with John Edwards and Harold Sleigh noting the victory. Captain J W Breen spoke of public support and hopes for a repeat season. A supper followed with music by Knight Milly Bows and Ber Knight assisting.
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Gymbowen
J. P. Knight
John Edwards
Fdenhope
Gembowen
Harold Sleigh
Goroke
Jv. W. Breen
Knight Milly
Ber, Knight
Farmer Narrow Escape From Harvester Tractor Accident
Mr W J Crouch suffered a serious farm accident last week when his clothing was torn by a power drive between a tractor and harvester. He had two broken ribs an injured arm and told doctors his ordeal then received care from Dr Rogerson. He is progressing favorably.
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W. J. Crouch
Religious debate at Murton Church on December 5
Horsham Lubeck and Murton Bible Classes met at Murton Methodist Church to debate if religion has passed in the world crisis. Murton won the affirmative with 72 points to Horsham’s. Mr H Tyson welcomed guests. Mr A F E Spmke was absent. Mr A Flack led the closing service.
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Murton Methodist Church
Horsham
Lubeck
Murton
H. Tyson
Amit
A. F E. Spmke
Murray
A. Flack
ITOOEK Scholars Concert and Christmas Tree at Laharum
The Laharum school held its annual concert last Thursday with two hours of items sung recited and acted by pupils under teacher Mise Creed. Certificates prizes and a Santa Claus appearance capped the evening followed by a coffee supper and dance.
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Laharum
Murray Carter
Mise Creed
Maids of Lee
Maids of Lee,’ Shirley Tatlock
Rita Henman
Joan Carter
the Sewing Society
Shirley
Norma Tatlock
Nancy MacIones
Gwen Carter
Three Bears
Pairies
Nancy MaeInnes
Willie Winkie
Ian MacInnes
Jong Carter
Melva Gent
Colin Kaenagel
Jean Zomstein
Shirley Tatlock
Melwa Ucue
Santa Claus
Concert Brings Crowded House to Enjoy Holiday Performance
A lively school concert draws a full house as children perform in a festive program. The event marks weeks of practice and community support for the school’s holiday performance.
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Formance
Break-up Party at the School with Gifts and Music
Miss Vickers hosted a school break-up party with pupils performing recitations songs and dialogues. Mixers F. Ball and H. Kemp won a guessing contest. Nuts lunches and frits followed, a Christmas tree gift was given to each child, and thanks were offered to Miss Vickers. Farmers report 47 points rainfall and harvesting ongoing as Christmas approaches.
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Miss Vickers
F. Ball
H. Kemp
RB. Smith
Farewell for Palmer and Coburn at Wail
Residents of Wail and district held a farewell for Mr and Mrs Palmer and Miss Coburn who depart for Ballarat. The event featured community singing and solos, with local leaders presenting gifts including a pipe chair powder bowl and fruit dish. The gathering closed with the choir singing For They Are Jolly Fellows.
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Wail
SE. Palmer
H. Coburn
Ballarat
Messie P. Hennessey
Acter
J. Cone
PL Barber
W. McConnell
W. Tagleton
Palmer
No Barber
W. Roberts
Final War Time Meeting Banquet Honors Young Cause
The final World War I meeting was held in Memdae hall with many members and friends present. President presided and a banquet formed the program. Norman Metartoex won the medal contest with Harry Howp er second. Capt and Mrs Jewell acted as adjudicators. Horsham youth Bratch performed, several toasts were given, and all toasts were honored with grape juice.
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W.C.T
Memdae Eveng
Norman Metartoex
Harry Howper
Jewell
Bratch
Horsham
Rabbit Trappers Report Varied Catch at Mount Napier
Two young men Mears and Wi Risk Weed and hoe Storer trapped near Hamilton on Mount Napier. They found a five foot tiger snake and a large blue tongue lizard in a trap along with three small lizards and four mice. Tigers over five feet have become uncommon. a mount Napier record is six feet three inches.
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Mears
Napier
Hamilton
Mount Napier
Christmas charity gains amid distress and a fire loss
The mayor of Millara appeals for Christmas cheer for the unemployed, raising £11 along with a large quantity of meat and fowl. The shire president’s appeal brought in £110. A mail car from Booligal to Ivanhoe was destroyed by fire near Booligal. contractor Mr. Honeyman sustained burns while aiding. Imports into Victoria in November totalled £2,299,400 the month’s heaviest since October 1930. The five month import surplus stood at £2,236,000, with loan clearings in Melbourne rising by £427,561. A King River break near Cheshunt threatens danger. Sleeper cutters in Balmoral report about 600 cuts. A widower with eight children was killed at Mascot when a boiler exploded at the town works. Wheat moves from silos at Combaning Milvale Pueckawan Quoodary to Temora silos due to full stores.
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Millara
Victoria
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