15 May 1908
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Newspaper
Kerang New Times
Location
Kerang, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
1
The article describes plants growing upward when placed on a vibrating surface revealing starch grains tapping the bottoms of their cells. It notes Darwin's experiments with plants laid on tides and the visible effects of vibration on growth direction and plant behavior.
A report by William Wright notes cave discoveries near the Kawt Wding of Yorkshire, detailing Neolithic skulls with two skull segments and varied tooth wear. The collection, likely Therion era, includes notable jaw traits and possible remnants of a Teuton face, with several skulls showing distinctive dental wear and jaw conditions.
The text reads as a fragmented OCR passage discussing counting time over long periods. It references a counter with daily hours for rest eating and sleeping and calculates durations in years days hours and minutes. It mentions a covenant and speculative timings but lacks coherent narrative or clear facts.
An English visitor describes a Dutch church once used by the Pilgrim Fathers before their voyage to America. The account notes the church’s medieval ambience, oak fittings, a stone floor, and the crest above the entrance, with memories of departure records and eccentric guides adding color to the historic site.
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