Timor Sea airliners collide with distress calls after forced landing
Dwperial Airways mail plane forced down near Timor Sea crossing from Koepang, believed to have landed at Point Stuart. A private Mothago joined the search as the Athena lost its way after radio contact with Darwin. Radio messages reveal dwindling petrol and eventual landing near Stuart with limited further updates.
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Waennea
Timor Sea
Koepang
Wednewlay
Point Stuart
Derwin
Darwin
Mothalgo
Athena
Stuart
A v variety tea for Miss Emily Themm in Mr L Rules barn
The notice reports a planned tea for Miss Emily Themm at Mr L Rules barn on January 2. Wheat yields are down with patchy grain and lower per acre, due to weather and crop damage. Machinery choke and harvest delays are noted as crops lie close to the ground. Also reported is a Home Missionary visit. Mr A Freeman preached at West Wail Church on Sunday and has served as a bene missionary in Whitfeld and Berringa.
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Emily Themm
L. Rule
Mr. A. Freeman
West Wail Clurch Net
Mr. Freeman
Whitfeld
Berringa
Railway gauge reform as faux priority in wartime planning
The passage laments political distraction by railway gauge reform as a supposed solution to unemployment and inter-state tensions. It notes historical debates on converting gauges, argues the project is costly and unnecessary now, given completed earthworks and other developmental tasks, while national achievements are celebrated.
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Mr. Stewart
Pin
Luis de
Australia
Costa
Mil- Liege
Navigation tale of air mail flight to Brisbane
The report describes the Quantas mail plane Airepennos under pilot Hesey aiming to reach Brisbane in two days after leaving at 6.90, trying to recover half a day lost earlier en route, with references to Athena and other figures.
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Darwin
Thorsen
Athena
Brishane
Hesey
Murdered Girl in Melbourne Seeks Suspect Trail
Detectives redouble efforts to find Ethel Belshaw’s killer on New Year’s Day. Police plan to interview up to 5000 residents of Wonthaggie as they pursue a yardman seen near the Leongatha Tarwin riverside. A wagoner near Tav erloch is being sought for possible help. Police test a suspect’s statement as interviews continue.
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Melbourne
Ethel Belshaw
Peelice
Wonthagud
Paolive
Canyorge
Tarwin
Taverloch
Maesimg
Payment or Prison Under Stawell Court Fine
Robert E. Coutts of Cayutun faced a £5 fine for carrying a load on a motor vehicle exceeding six tons. He was ordered to show cause why he should not be imprisoned, and faced 14 days imprisonment unless the fine was paid immediately.
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Robert E. Coutts
Cayitun
Unclear fragmentary tale of crops and labor notes
Fragmented OCR notes discuss labor delays and crop conditions with scattered phrases about wheat yields, grasshoppers, and timing, hinting at drought or pest impacts and late schedules. Names, dates, and clear events are not readable. the piece resembles field notes on farming disruption.
Acwan in Illinois Celebrates T7h Birthday
Acwan in Illinois marks his T7h birthday with a quirky event as he unveils his first set of gear. Community members joined in the lighthearted celebration highlighting local creativity and playful humor.
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Acwan
Mllnois
Tsa Hae
Eden
Smut in Wheat Described and Preventive Treatments Recommended
Farmers warned that smut can devastate wheat even when only partial signs appear. Indicators include darker green ears, smaller spikes, and bluish straw, with growth arrest and premature ripening. Preventive measures include odry-dusting with copper carbonate or smurol, formulations offering 32 percent copper and cost savings per bushel.
Host Holbrook Sage Delights With Anchovy Paste Toast
A chef nicknamed Holbrook offers a simple tasting note: a dainty toast brushed with hot butter, then a light spread of Holbrooks' Anchovy Paste. This compact dish showcases a quick, savory nibble in a period kitchen setting.
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Holbrook Sage
Holbrooks
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