Out of the jaws of death aboard a shipwreck crew
A battered account tells how four sailors survived a brutal shipwreck near Easter Island, detailing a 1000 mile drift to safety, severe hunger, freezing nights, wrecked gear, and perilous coastal landing. The crew endured days at sea and hours clinging to a wreck as waves battered them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunday Times
Ballore
Lele
Darroming
Deaton
Valparaias
Amatrine
Nearbay
Colombia
Avery Oy
Banda
udWiy
Mir Bensom
Wilece
Bester
Hugh Mharea
LEGAL QUESTIONS AND ADVICE FOR READERS
A reader letter discusses compensation under the Workmen's Compensation Act and related contract and tenancy issues. It covers employer liability, notice to quit, rent receipts, and maintenance under law, citing authorities and contrasting opinions. The piece references case law such as Falsbury and discusses implications for tenants, landlords, and workers in several scenarios.
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Sevtica
Bueiween
Halle
Kim Lrate
Orsio
Bey
Akeays Dimis
Lawes
Senet
Falsbury
No clear readable events in this damaged text
The provided OCR fragment is garbled and contains no intact person, place, organization, date, or concrete event to summarize into a coherent news item.
Marine Casualties Last Year Roll Call
The report lists underwriters and ships facing peril with tragic losses and costly claims. It names vessels like Suckre and George Billings, detailing incidents at sea and coastside dangers, while noting insurers and the ongoing risk management in maritime operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellinger
Jamie Benthe
George Billings
Hueldera
Wear
America
Purtingiar
Ube
Staatiet Muaverd
Om Marshall
Brdoey
Australian Artisans Abroad and Emigration Debate
An 19th century exchange discusses Australian engineers seeking work abroad, citing Mr. Peck on the pull of global opportunities and the impact on domestic skilled labor. The piece explores the migration question, climate of employment, and the fate of young Australians in engineering careers overseas.
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Mr. Peck
Geeagatty
Mr. Peek
Chine
Ube Pative
Mr. Pech
Gitian
Bowpery
Mockerita
Methenios
Arthom
Tasiber
Australis
Commonwealth
Martec Ematicart
Wong
Jena Ramulia
Fortune at 20 FrearWoottoms Retirement Tale
A garbled reminiscence of famed jockey Freak Woolton's career and retirement details. The rambling account references his early life, ambitions, and a likely plan for a future racing presence in Australia, intertwining family, weight struggles, and speculative post career activities with uncertain names and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freak Woolton
Maorsen
The Mer-Factor in Woman's Wealth Explored
Dr Claye Biaw reviews a paper on the male factor in women’s finances and marriage. The discussion challenges the idea that wealth and sport temperaments determine a wife’s conduct after marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Scharicht
Claye Biaw
Halabe
Wenareliy
Usserried
Australian Society and Population in a British Colony
A verbose excerpt reviews Australia as seen through a European lens, noting energetic settlers, English heritage, and social contrasts. The piece contrasts Australian vigor with American abundance, describes immigrants from Britain and Europe, and highlights gender roles and colonial development shaping a unique national character.
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Lalaad
Benson
Vee
Jean Rem
Istralia
OMDMA
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Wales
SBIA
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China
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Fortune
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Mayer Mors
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Ewan Frenk
Australia
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Manny
Regal Post
Scommell
Perr
Sydney
WOMA
Wivma
Dhaw
Lee
wWeman
Fentt
Roberto
Huteranta
Arad Manas
Germany
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Atessay
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United States
Thas
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Great Britain
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