Unnamed Prison Break Scene Amid Port Said Court Yard
An excerpt describes a chaotic prison break near a court yard with a guard armed, prisoners in paired cells, and a dramatic fight as Captain Randall and Clipper Jack resist. Officers chase through streets as shots ring out and a sentence threatens a ship detention to extract a heavy payment, with references to Cusick and Smith in the pursuit.
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Waranga Eo
Benee
Picont
Randal
Clipper
Hippet
Coxick
Jack
Ran
Neodal
Smith
Ramilal
Orzac
Citron
Sollee
Bret Imelined
St Pieter
Lee
Tomorr
Ineal
A Desperate Venture Ends With Love and Flight
Helen Blanchard revisits Bungageim as Harvey Haynes pleads for her hand. Captain Randal confronts pursuit and a staged escape ends with a gunshot injury, a rescue, and a stormy family consent. Helen and Harvey secure Mr Blanchard’s reluctant blessing and plan a Melbourne move, while Captain Randal faces fate.
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Helen Blanchard
Bungageim
Harvey
Jessie
T 4
Helen
Melbourne
Boder
Weil
Randal
Capti
Himed
Donnald Carmerone
CIA
Haynes
Westwood
Mim
Tihey
Vielen
Belen
Horace
Aden
Horstback
Mr. Blanchard
Harves
Advice on health and aging from a physician ending in healthy habits
A physician asserts that reaching age 30 without serious illness suggests living to 70 or more. He outlines simple health rules including fruit at meals, avoiding pastry and buttered toast, eating potatoes once daily or after long outdoor activity, not drinking tea or coffee, taking a daily bath, washing the face, and sleeping eight hours.
Errors in Seed Sowing Guide for proper depth and spacing
A practical note correcting common seed sowing mistakes. It lists recommended depths for broad beans carrots peas and other veg, notes thinner coverings for sandy soils, and advises surface sowing for mustard and cress. It warns against overplanting and explains depth should reflect seed size and soil type.
I Need a Manager for Mrs Benton’s Household
Mrs Benton returns from holiday to a shining home and a humbled sister-in-law Jane who confesses many mistakes in managing the house. Mrs Benton offers to guide Jane by sharing her frugal methods and critique of misused stock, soups, and cooking practices. A plan to improve household management unfolds.
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Ms. Benton
Fane
Jane
Mr. Benton
Mrs Benton
Tyaud
Mrs. Benton
Howry
Tam
Henry
Max
Agricultural Notes On The Landman’s Path
Hon W G Assford, Minister for Agriculture, addresses the troubles and experiences of farmers in the Bawreo region No 164. The report highlights pastoral and crop issues, with practical guidance for rural work and farm management.
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W. G. Assford
Bawreo
Agricultural practical tip for sorghum as horse feed
The Coonamble experimental farm manager warns of tight feed during upcoming months as crops grow poorly. Sorghum is recommended as a substitute for chaff, with Early Amber Cane and Sorghum Saccharatum as best varieties. Plant this season, sow at 4 ft rows, 4–5 lb per acre, 2–3 inches deep, and harvest as green fodder yielding 6–12 tons per acre.
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Coonamble Experiment Farm
Selecting Maize Seed for Local Soil and Climate
Selection of maize seed must match soil fertility and climate where grown. Eliminate large ears on poor soil and favor early varieties for poorer land, while richer soils demand careful field selection to avoid vigor loss. Adaptability governs yield, and moisture and dry farming influence success.
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Eld
Orchard cultivation aims at well-worked soil and moisture retention
The Fruit Expert outlines soil preparation practices for orchards across regions. Maintain 4 inch depth, loose surface mulch, and timely watering. Adapt cultivation to local soils such as Batlow or Bathurst. Use cover crops on hills to prevent washing and retain moisture. adjust ploughing, surface cultivation, and forking under trees to fruit varieties and seasons.
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Batlow
Bathurst
Hawkesbury Agricultural College
Live Stock Gorging Wheat Causes Equine Colic
Horses in harvest districts suffer colic after eating wheat with symptoms ranging from dullness to sudden movement and rolling. Treatments include water access, saline purgatives, and baking soda, with veterinary help advised for severe cases. Avoid allowing rolling to prevent stomach rupture. recovery guided by gradual reintroduction of soft food. Laminitis may follow. further advice to come.
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Anil
Melbourne Veterinary Institute
Black Spot Oidium and Vine Moth Weather Note
Very wet weather has affected vineyards with outbreaks of black spot oidium and vine moth. Growers monitor vineyards closely for spread and apply timely protection measures as conditions persist.
Young orange trees bloom. should fruit be removed
Winter 1913 plantings of orange trees bloom early yet are too young to bear fruit. Experts advise removing any fruit to avoid stunting. Blooming early signals weak vigor. apply stable manure if growth is poor and water during dry Dec February periods.
Johnson Pardoned Despite Murder Verdict
In a dramatic scene the press room buzzes as the government telegram announces Johnson’s pardon. The editor orders a bold front page: Johnson pardoned, with a full account of his escape and the events surrounding it. Illustrations and telegraphed details are prepared for publication.
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Johnson
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Brested
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Hein
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Harver
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Gretty
Ralrich
Tie'en
Tex
Ant
Tielen
Rafovrh
Mandal
Uwe
Westmol House
Felen
Warvey
Flaryes
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Marvey
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Westwood To Mr. Blanchard
Torace
Ramdal
Starvey
Blupehard
Johnnie
Mr. Haynes
Elon
Dea
Tom Smith
Mrs. Th
Sith
Mabel
Mrs. Haynes
Agricultural and Pastoral Notes
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Penrose
Gravenstein
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