Camera in the Jungle The Trader Horn Expedition Diary
W S Van Dyke continues notes from the African expedition describing makeshift film gear use, animal hides for noise suppression, and a quest for a dramatic spider prop for a pivotal scene. Clyde de Vinna and Harry Albier assist in locating a giant venomous spider dubbed the African Radio Bug to realize a key shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Africa
Trader Horn
Clyde de Vinna
WRQ
Mombasa
de Vinna
Mombara
Clyce
Harry Albier
Don’t Let Indigestion Age You
A health advert extols Bisurated Magnesia as a quick stomach remedy that neutralises excess acid and stops indigestion. It claims the product soothes, heals, and strengthens a weakened stomach, used worldwide by doctors and hospitals, and promises renewed health and youth.
Hunter guards river bank against crocodiles
The narrator notes he keeps at least one hunter with a rifle on the bank for crocodile safety. He doubts danger here and would ban bathing otherwise. They avoid wild fruit unless prepared in Xiven by the local boys, and recall macan hunters say if monkeys eat it, it is safe for humans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xiven
Rncan
Wheat yields fall short in Cobram seeding season
Heavy rains in autumn and winter disrupted sowing in Cobram district causing many crops to be abandoned or late sown. Early crops yielded best while late plantings lagged, but some fields without manure still produced strong yields as farmers adapt to low wheat prices and diversify with pigs cattle and poultry. Variety shifts favor Free Gallipoli Nabawa and Major.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
Waratah
Crop competition honors for Coldwell and Sutton lead Cobram event
In the crop and fallow contest in Cobram district Coldwell and Sutton won first place with a superb Free Gallipoli crop. Harris placed second with a strong Free Gallipoli showing. In the combined results Coldwell and Sutton earned the highest aggregate points, narrowly beating K Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs Coldwell and
Sutton
Cobram
Harris
K. Stewart
Farming Techniques Cover Late Season Ploughing and Sowing
The article details how Coldwell and Suttons grew Free Gallipoli on deep ploughing with a mouldboard in August, followed by a smoodger in September and November harrowing, then sowing in May with 6 pounds seed and 65 pounds super per acre. It also notes formalin treated seed and variations in O Dwyer and Harris practice including shallow differen ces and scarification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs Coldwell and
Suttons
Gallipoli
Mc Harris
O'Dwyer
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad
A testimonial promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as safe and effective for kidney and bladder issues. Mr W R Banner of Shepparton recalls previous severe backache and kidney trouble, relief after using the product, and ongoing absence of symptoms. The ad urges buyers to insist on advertised Doan's at chemists and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
W. R. Banner
Shepparton
Doan
Mr Banner
Foster-McClellan Co
Hamilton Street
Sydney
Dean's
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Shoeman
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Ontwear
Wee
Yaraith
Etledieeds
Salem
JOT and Sons
Numurkah Whene
Mrk. J. Ingram
J. and
J.dmngram
M.V.O.A
F.lo
LOND
Ingram
London
Ottish
Numurkah
Farmers’ Arms
Melbourne
Ally
Emmates Netter
Petitor
W. S. van Dyke
Coldwell and Sutton
Hseezerese & Szerrcrrees
Brown Corke
Nelson
Manchester
Nufas
Laurel
Hardy Tat Eer
Brown, Corke
Wucketo
Woman's Mirror
the Mirror
Hana
Star Bakery
Telville
H. Broadway, Pty, Ltd
Recei
W. Bryceland
Undertaker
Fusehal
Melville Street
Nurmurkah
Bleak House Hotel
Beaconsfield Parade
Albert Park
Venne
Te Beach
Hot See Bay
D. J. Reilly
Numurka
Numurkeh
Holdenson & Neilson Fresh Food Pty. Ltd
Aurkah
Wangiunu
Asl
Katunga
J. B. Brooks
C.T.A. House
Goulburn Valley
M. A. Eddy
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Phoas
America
Australia
U.S.A
Leeder
Melville-Street
Numarkah
A. E. Morris
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Morris Bras
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