Australia's March of Progress and Its Colonial Divisions
A read paper by Arthur Dowling at the Australian Historial Society outlines Australia's colonial evolution from Van Diemens Land to Tasmania, the Derwent settlement, and Hobart. It traces exploration, settlement, and governance from early convict labor to responsible government, gold rushes, railways, land policy, and social reforms shaping the Commonwealth era.
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Arthur Dowling
Australian Historial Society
Australis
New Zealand
Tasmania
Australia
Rindon
Derwent
Bowen
Collive
Sullivan's Cove
Witra
Hobart
Rush
New South Wales
Macquarie
Blue Mountains
Bathurat
Osles
Macquarie Rovers
Hume
Faror
Sturt
Darling
Murray
Thant
Stork
Port Phillip
Sydney
Morton
Victoria
Queensland
Lowia Pond Creek
Summer Hill Creek
Bathurst
Ee Gilland
Drompusy
Ude
Nest
New Guinea
Ai Ae Thammioba
Sid Saphai
Ndl
Arbitration Court
Uz Eycrasstil Ab
Commonwealth
Postal Red Tape Across Seas Reported In Australia
An Australian correspondent describes two packets mailed in early April from a New South Wales country post office to a member of England's House of Commons. The sender Sus Bow learned of extra postage and a 24 penny fine via Sydney notice. the parcel was reportedly held and later returned by the last mail. Investigations are invited to verify these postal irregularities.
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South Wales
England
Pye
Sydney
Postal Commission
The Girls Brigade Forms Badge and Oath
Members of the Girls First Brigade in the western suburbs met during the week. Proposal to badge a red cross on satin with blue silk and a scroll reading Be Prepared. The badge worn on the left arm by ordinary members. corporal’s badge also on the left arm. About 34 attended as Captain G attended and gave a lesson.
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Girls’ Firet B81
Miss Lynch
Misa Summon
G. Gin Gave
Leanon
Sid
Willis' Life of Crick scarce copies at railway bookstall
Last copies of Willis's Life of Crick are at Railway Bookstall for Fetal, Gorden and Notch, and Feldheim and Cottaglf for wholesale. Once sold out, no further editions are planned. Readers are urged to secure a copy now to understand Crick's life and editions. May read as a promotion urging immediate purchase.
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Willis
Crick
Suburban Residents Protest Municipal Fees on Buildings
A suburban resident reports to Evening News representatives accusing the council of tyranny. He explains paying over a pound in building fees for a cottage project and facing extra charges for future permissions such as a bushhouse, while plans and specs were submitted, yet plans for local dwellings are hindered by bureaucratic delays. The complaint highlights perceived overreach and inconsistent permit practices by the municipal authorities.
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Rad
AshGeld
Colle
Fairnesu
Anhfield
Rumors of industrial war threaten city’s gas and power
The piece warns that a gas outage, possibly from labor disputes, could plunge Sydney into darkness during mid winter. It predicts shutdowns of gas and electricity, hindering shops, factories, and transport, with electric lights and power crucial to commerce and daily life at Darling Harbor and Neutral Bay.
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Sydney
Metropolia
Brilliantuminaton
Darling Harbor
Mortlake
Neutral Bay
Plan Approval Sparks Ventilator Debate and Suburban Land Battle
A council plan on ventilation and door fanlights drew criticism as inspectors found misread specifications. Separately, a western suburban buyer faced council limits on a fronting duplex lot, forcing design constraints and potential delays amid local debates on utility provision and development.
Very Satisfactory Welted Becta Boots Sold by Minahan Bros
Public notice extols the ten-and-flepenny Welted Becta boots stocked at 109 Kipgaireet by Minahan Bros. The item, advertised as up-to-date and well-made, features projecting welts and weather-blocked toes for lasting appearance and comfort. Also promotes Chamberlain's Cough Balm for croup relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becta
Minahan Bros
Sidney
How We Are Prepared For A Dark Siege
A Sydney newspaper piece outlines preparations for a potential blackout, noting large kerosene stocks and imports. It reports imports reaching 2,724,085 gallons last year and ongoing arrivals, with managers confident in meeting consumer demand. It highlights firewood and coal stock, home supplies, and the need to clear kitchen essentials in advance.
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Bening Nowy
Fcagaufnr
Tage
Roy Amouak
keroAsnia
Tampa
Sydney
Companion
Hin Wres
Australia
Ham Bern
Coe Ingrebast
Weather strain sparks wood price worries in Sydney yards
Merchants warn that mild weather left yards piled with log stacks not yet cut to length while supply routes from rivers to Sydney could ease or raise costs. Workers brace for possible gas shortages and plan stove and fuel adaptations as families seek home heat and cooking options amid anticipated trade disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Famities Quay
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the Girls’ Brigade
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Randwick
Busibges
Dallas
Aue
G. B. Simpson
New South
Ing
Thomas Garvin
New South Wales Police
The
Imperial Service
Croup
Chamberlain
EntaLo
Stren
Osi
Percanest
the Grown Studios
Nuret
Narmitie Cheslen
Peerily
Bearis
Ug Birtie
Alten
Ag Thew Nw
Teociae
Esaig
Joty Winstones
Seca Cain
Angus
Coote
Arcads
Rami Wdyd
Aye Leys
Atyd
Ahyd Boyd
Axminster
BEL Gordon & Ca
ARGO
Maya
Alvane
Spencer Ndean
Puinl Sylver
Mosital
New England
Alienn Porersh
Rani
Absilo Emily
Jo Weskce
Gsorge SP
Leungest
Pamocs
Omglag
Naw
Nomet
George Street
O'Reilly Ghd
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srsTea
Tai
Inspect
Martins
Geyer Piawos
Cagainle
Foe
EANO
Qdisun
MARCH
Ros Byers
A. Halland Company
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Katy
HNL
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Ins
Th Fame Stysey
Pest Eeapest
Rowley Sewing Machine
Berbrad
Bi Menon
RooRne Feihy
Xuroarne
Exilia Berthemwass
Roan
Wyler
Stan A. Macs
Ainte
China
Nock & Kirby, Ltd
Painitiome
Circular Quay
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