Throw Doubts on Cohura Skull
A page 9 item questions the Cohura skull's authenticity and origin. The brief notes experts weigh radiocarbon results and stylistic analysis while local researchers seek corroborating evidence.
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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1926
Page
1
A page 9 item questions the Cohura skull's authenticity and origin. The brief notes experts weigh radiocarbon results and stylistic analysis while local researchers seek corroborating evidence.
A garbled OCR fragment references American scientists and various names and places, with unclear context. It mentions researchers or figures such as Win, Gregory Cunetey, Mat tias, Awella, and Adem COME along with vague geographic hints like Miami and Chile. The text is incomprehensible and lacks a cohesive event or conclusion.
England names a 14 man squad for the first Test at Nottingham with only Carr and Root as new Test entrants. Clem Hill notes Tate’s form as decisive, praises Lord's performance, and suggests Wallwood and Kilner may shape a close contest as Gilligan’s side travels.
The English selectors named J W Meares for the Test side, citing pace and form as reasons while discarding Macaulay due to injury. They considered Lazy Weed and Allen but chose Meares to bolster pace options, with Hearn receiving inclusion as batting progress remains uncertain.
England eyes Woolley and Sutcliffe as openers to anchor a strong batting for a comeback against Australia. Veterans Hendren Hearne and Chapman face questions while younger players Currie Tate and Rest struggle to prove form in this wary South Seas tour set.
England's selectors announce squad for the first test with captains Chapman and Hobby among named players from Kent Yorkshire Worcestershire and Warwickshire. Butcliffe not recovered from injuries. Holmes of Warwickshire to take his place.
Fragmented text notes debate over two new players in English cricket selection while relying on veteran hands to avoid defeat. References Carr and previous Test match players amid unclear context.
A readable fragment notes the phrase read it at 8 a.m. tomorrow and mentions gas meter readings and engine drivers. The text is garbled but suggests schedules or notices about gas readings and actions by workers.
The report notes cricketers gathering at Berouk mid Cametry for a memorial service this afternoon. Wreaths were placed by Austrian fans and mourners, with representatives from Lampateadt and Tiilon FEUD among those attending.
Kensington Poniem appears on final page with last race result, noting immediate update and race outcome details.
Fragmentary notes discuss political reform in India during the era of British governance. The text reflects claims that main policy and promises remained unchanged despite shifts in leadership and that Indian integrity and governance would prevail in pursuing independence.
A fractured meeting between the Miners Federation led by A J Cook and owners representatives remained unresolved as tensions ran high. The federation pressed for wage rises while owners reportedly stood firm, with negotiations stalling and no compromise reached.
Unclear OCR text reports Brazil contemplating withdrawal from the league. Mentions names and events but details are fragmented and uncertain about participants and outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR hints a possible dukes visit to Australia with names like James Aten and Vin Saw. The text is garbled but suggests discussion of a royal or noble visit and a timeline.
Fragmented text notes Lord Willingdon as Governor General of Canada and references to historical figures and dates, with garbled names and unclear sequence. The passage appears to mix titles, biographical hints, and misread dates without a coherent event.
An old advertisement describes the Primus Atmospheric Stove as economical to run, claiming costs are low per hour. It touts efficient heating, ideal for cooking and warming water, with mentions of various prices and models in a period style notice.
The readable text records a garbled section mentioning Gaford Square and a person named Hatchelor in a German context. The fragmentary lines reference a response to a local matter and contain scattered proper nouns but lack coherent narrative or clear outcomes.
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