Aborigines of Tasmania and the white conquest
A long, opinionated account recalls Governor Collins's death in Hobart in 1510 and colonial crimes. It laments the disappearance of crown funds, details transportations and punishments, and contrasts Tasmanian aborigines seen by Cook, Bligh, and Franklin with brutal colonial events and alleged civilizational differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Hobart
Pitt
Newgate Rofiane
Honey
Vileet
Transpor
Wales
Frederick
Duke of York
Hobert
Tasmania
Melville
Ann'aed
Ehriatian Meigbore
Taamaca
Oyetor Cove
Court of
England
Lady Hamilton
Bligh Cave
Peronaaya
Ale Writer
Dr Morse Indian Root Pills Promoted As Household Remedy
An advertisement extols Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as an economical health aid during crisis, claiming they cleanse the system and protect kidneys and liver, with pills priced one shilling to one and threepence. It mingles medical tout with biblical justification and sketches broad historical biblical claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Moree
Tasmanian natives and science clash over extinction claims
A historical fragment discusses Tasmanian Aboriginals, climate shifts, and conflicting views of science and religion. It critiques missionaries and ponders the impact of colonization on the Tasmanian race, contrasting biblical narratives with natural history.
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Endorsed by Mrs Goodwin
An Australian testimonial promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a safe kidney and bladder remedy. Mrs. C Goodwin of Avis Park Port Pirie reports lasting relief after using five bottles, noting back pain, cloudy secretions, and fatigue improved. She reaffirms faith in the product years later. Pills priced 2/9, available from Foster-McLellan Co. Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Doan
Port Pirie Woollen Prospects Highlighted by Local Industry Leaders
In a Fathers’ Association meeting, Secretary W. E. Scanlan outlined strong woollen industry prospects and multi‑million pound ventures for Australian districts, noting Port Pirie as the natural seaport for Merino wool from Broken Hill and surrounding areas. He urged Port Adelaide to advance measures to secure factory work and female labor in wool production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Pirie
W. E. Scanlan
Evary
Scanlan
Peterborough
Broken Hill
Commonwealth
Jdcle
Broken Bill
Salt recovery debate after Port Augusta flood damages
Port Augusta works suffered damage from Lake Torrens overflow after a monsoonal downpour in March. Charie and Mr. Scnnlan discuss salt industry impact, including potential cuts to galt production, machinery repair costs, and the idea of exploiting sea water salt at low-lying coastal plains. A push towards domestic supply and national industry growth is urged by officials and business figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snermons
Charie
Moeners
Howard Smith, Ltd
Fathers’ Association
Port Augusta
Lake Torrens
Criacia
Scnnlan
Port Auguste
Pires
Mr. Charia
Pork Pirie
Simon
Minera
Siberia
Chembers
Ind Ly
Bureau of Folnes and Industry
Malebourne
Commonwealth of Australis
Thors
Ned
W. Morris Hughes
Adelaide
Australis
Man and Life Exposed in a Wry Paper Tease
A column fragment pokes fun at mankind from birth to old age, labeling men by stage and behavior while joking about women and social roles. The piece includes an exchange about a husband’s interest in current issues and ends with a plug for Woods’ Grant Peppermint Carg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adare
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W. H. Moyles
L.A
Moyle
W. H. Moyle
Woods
EMAS
Will
Cook
Gladstone
Barclay & CO
Vicars
Cye
Fenwick’s
Motor Garage
Town Hall
FORD
Oakland Six
A Motor Cycles
Bot
Laura
Abundance Wester
L. Boundey
H. Bennett & Son
UCART
Booyoolee Hotel
A. Leverington
Sixth Street
E. A. Gale
W. J. Pimloté
A. B. Tales
Ohooss
Northern Assurance Company
Chas. Geddes & Co
Port Lincoln
Tumby Bay
ORB
Redcliffe
Adilaide
National Library of Australia
Lay Franklin
John Franklin
Jocho Wae
Doclora
Oyster Cove
Abe
Lady Franklin
Bonwick
Walter
New Town
Rome
Mary Ago
Outer Cove
Mary Aon
Furneaux Islands
Futura
Flinders
Eland
Hemisphere
Solomon
Sevan
Adam
Agod
Nimrod
Haman
Babylon
Earth
World
Arctic
Benger
Benger's Food Ltd
Pitt Street
Sydney
Bengre's Food Ltd
Manchester
Australia
Science
Joshua
Ena
China
India
Africa
Bugiestions EE Woollen Industry
Mia K
Mrs G
Awa Thre
Kmart
Nic
Clements Tonic
Clements Tonic Ltd
Nla.gov
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