From Selection to City
Two young men head to the shearing season at a remote station. They meet rough characters, dodge a dangerous snake near their hut, and settle into hard camp life with new mates and chores. The episode ends with anticipation for the first day’s work and meals at the shearers’ hut.
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Prise
Dave
Dave Slonteal
Billy
Deichhardt
Thor
Heror Wer
Eine
Morgan
Dubny
Jack
Shearer
Dohney
Sonny
Railway petition to Stan dey MPs on Brinkworth to Port Broughton line
Letter to THY BRINKWORTH-PORT BROUGHTON RAILWAY urging Stan day MPs to refocus from strikes to securing a railway across the district. Writer cites past enthusiasm at a banquet for the proposed route linking Park Broughton Mundoora Redhill and Koolings, calling for renewed support from representatives.
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Ritter
Standey
Jiberty
Brinkworth
Port Broughton
Park Broughton
Mundoora
Redhill
Stanley
Weber
A Woman S Cure For Drunkenness Public Law Proposal
A writer advocates capital punishment by treadmill as a cure for drunkenness. The plan includes a three month notice, a wheat grinding mill for the poor, and a public treadmill in a communal space. The punishment targets the drunkard regardless of own crime, with judge-set durations and no jury.
Fragmentary 19th Century Health Narrative Reflects Suffering
A garbled reminiscence recounts illness and family strain with mentions of Clements Trice, Margy, Sydney, and a kitchen scene. The speaker contemplates strength, infirmity, and care within a community setting amid a long health episode and social expectation.
Well Wishers Explain North South Directions Using a Watch
A reader offers a playful method to use a watch as a compass. Instructions describe aligning the hour hand with the sun to locate south and north, with examples at four and eight o clock. The piece ends noting many people miss such simple navigation.
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Regulations Under The Char Hay And Bruit Act 1908
Regulations issued by the Lieutenant Governor in Council under the Act. They require persons operating in hay or straw markets to take written notes of business and witness actions. Enforce penalties for offenses, with details on inspectors and copies of regulations.
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