VESVING HAS NEVER BEEN CONQUERED IN ETHIOPIA HISTORY
Observers doubt Mussolini plans to invade Abyssinia will succeed despite Italian advantages. The piece traces Ethiopia's long history of resisting conquerors from ancient Egypt through Persian and Roman times, noting hostile terrain and persistent independence. Petronius led legions into the country in 23 B.C., facing strong opposition.
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Mussolini
Abyssinia
Ethopia
Egypt
Trajan
Cambyses
Ethiopia
Nastasen
Nile
Petronius
Ethiopia Italian Crisis and Menelik I’s Rule
Historic account recalls Ethiopian empire under Menelek I, Italian encroachment from 1870s, battles at Olan and Eritrea, shifting alliances, and rising border clashes leading to renewed tensions as Italians negotiate with regional rulers and face distrust.
Ethiopia’s Rise and Italian Defeat in 1896 War
A historical summary recounts Italy’s 1896 invasion of Ethiopia led by General Baratieri with about 13,000 against Menelek II’s estimated 90,000. The Italian advance through difficult terrain ended in disaster near Adowa, followed by treaties recognizing Ethiopian independence and a shift to centralised imperial rule under Ras Tafari.
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Ethiopia
Haly
Italy
Kruschen Cure Restores Woman After Rheumatic Pain
A nurse recounts severe rheumatic pain with numbness that prevented housework and sleep. She tried many remedies before Kruschen Sulte, which she says improved her condition in three weeks, restoring strength in her right hand and allowing nightly sleep. The ad notes Kruschen ingredients dissolve uric acid crystals and aid natural expulsion.
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Kruschen
Tel
Nature
Strange Bush Sounds at Mergula Station
Australia is a land of the weird and at Mergula Station 300 years ago an ontatation named Coocoomah inspired a bush wife to report eerie horse sounds. A galloping rider appeared at the verandah then vanished, leaving witnesses puzzled. The husband dismissed it as a dream until a later encounter underscored the mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Mergula
Coocoomah
Manilla Licenses Sought and Local Relief Works Noted
The council reports two dairyman and milk vendor license applications for Manilla, Swanbrook and Sunnyside West Manilla. Emergency Relief work includes road forming from Tamworth Road to South Street, weed clearing near the river pool, and a new Church Street road by the viaduct, with progress and planning from prior years. The piece also delves into Ras Tafari’s rise in Ethiopia, his treaty with Italy, and the imperial power consolidation shaping Abyssinia’s independence and regional dynamics with European powers.
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Manilla
H. J. M. Hall
Swanbrook
M. D. Hayne
Sunnyside
Tamworth Road
South Street
Church Street
Europe
Ethiopia
Abyssinia
Africa
Italy
Cyclists' Long Trip From Cairns to Melbourne
Cycling couple Mr and Mrs T Hailstone and their three year old rode 69 miles to Grafton from Woodburn as part of a months long holiday. They carry about 100 pounds of gear, camp outdoors, and have covered 1278 miles in 35 riding days with 18 rest days. Despite crashes and a snake entanglement they remain undaunted and optimistic about finishing the journey.
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Cairns
Melbourne
T. Hailstone
Grafton
Woodburn
Daily Examiner
Higutstan
Ste
Tantania
Hailstone
Black Snake
Oil prospects and native resistance in New Guinea survey
J N Montgomery reports a survey of 2000 square miles in Sepik River district New Guinea finds oil potential as a continuation of rich East Indies strata. Native tribes show readiness to resist encroachment. peaceful conduct allows work. An expedition member recounts a trek near Mount Torrie sii plagued by strong earthquakes and landslides destroying hill villages and blocking passes.
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J. N. Montgomery
Sepik River
New Guinea
Dutch East Indies
Eve
Mount
Torriesii
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Keston
H. Symington & CO
Aust.) Pty. Ltd
Grace Building
York Strat
Sydney
Castle Wool Sales
ANT
Newcastle
Sali Pat
Telegrams, CO
Tooths
Vesving
Sun
New York
Kesh
The
Tion
Cardace
Augustus
Menelek I
Axsab
Red Sea
Menelek
Shoa
John
Tatian
Olan
Eritrea
Truly
Bell aColr
Bridge Street
Ydney
Radh Ras
Yanditu
Menezes
Ras Tafari
Rox ‘Pafari
Council
Rushes Creek
Prise
Ewond Semel
Theee
Nagel
Somartom
Danideuchre
Baldwin 2
Harold Swan
Ping Place
Gare Dommon
Tier
New South Wales
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