Aborigines’ Belief in a Supreme Being Debated
An article argues against the claim that Australian Aboriginal peoples lack belief in a supreme power. It recounts a tribal legend from the Hippi Combo and Qubbie areas where the Debbil Debbil settles death by sending a bird to test the world. The writer asserts natives’ recognition of a higher power through stories heard from elders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comespoxveyt
Australia
Bannon
Balonne
Eagle King
Debbie Debbil
Solution Sold for Four Thousand Guineas at Auction
Sir Rupert Crane buys the racemare Solution for 4000 guineas. Sir Rupert Clarke once paid 5000 guineas for Canteen, a New Zealand grey who failed to justify the sum. Solution’s Sydney form proves she is among the best mares foaled in New Zealand. Maori guide Maggie quips the sale may curse her future, a remark some call superstition to ponder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert Crane
Solution
Sir Rupert Clarke
New Zealand
Canteen
Sydney
Maggie
Bile Beans Advertises Indigestion Relief Claims
An Australian text extols Bile Beans as a remedy for indigestion and related ailments. A testimonial from Mrs. Ella Bacon of Goulburn describes recovery after using two to three boxes, claiming renewed health and weight gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Bacon
Verner Street
Goulburn
N.S.W
Nomination Day Set for Timbrebongie Shire
Nomination day fixed for November 7 with bids due to the returning officer by 5 on the day before. Reportedly set candidates include J. D. Mackay of Sulgandramine and C. Frater of Tumingley. Also notes a church wedding at St John’s Church where Willian Thomas Wonnacott and Elizabeth Fawlkner wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timbrebongie Shire
J. D. Mackay
Sulgandramine
C. Frater
Tumingley
St. John's Church
Willian Thomas Wonnacott
Elizabeth Fawlkner
Newcastle
Archdeacon Dunstan
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Thos. Lusk
People’s Tailor
Mingelo Street
Yoorooga
Obley
Alexander
Lexander
Andrew Town
Enq
Hobartville
Sophietina
Lady Sophia
Grand Planenr
Yattendon
Flec
Newcastle du
AW. Short
Ata Yoard
Pilot Boy
Tattersall
Florrie
Doncaster
Cremorne
Frown Sane
Anyus
R. Hunt, “ Yoorooga,’ ‘Obley
Winchgombe Carson & Co., Ltd
Winchcombe, Carson
Austria
Australasia
Wunderlich
Wunderlich Patent Ceiling & Roofing Co., Ltd
Pitt St
G.P.Q
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