The Finding of Rottnest and de Vlaming’s Voyage
An old English display recounts the 1696 to 1697 voyage of Dutch navigator Willem de Vlamingh seeking missing ships near Western Australia. The expedition, aboard the Teer Vinck, Nyptangh, and Weseltje, sighted Rottnest Island on Christmas Day and later mapped the Swan River, Dirk Hartog Island, Shark Bay, and the North West Cape before returning to Batavia.
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Rottnest
Willem de Via
Rottnest Island
Nyptangh
Pincher
Weseltje
Weasel
Willem de Viaming
Cornelis de Vaming
Dutch East India Company
New Holland
Western Australia
Ridderschayg van Holland
Chamber of Knights of Holland
Holland
Haman
Globe
de Vinnings
de Vieming
Kormest
Carter Islands
Cottestoe
de Vlauling
de Vian
Cottesive
Viamine Iruisell
de Vissuins
Juvenal
Vas
Batavia
Terra Australis
Viaming
Swan River
Enic
Sharky Bay
Dirk Hartog
Thesland
Gold Resources And Early Australian Mining History
The article notes gold as Australia’s most valuable mineral asset despite copper and iron ore being mined locally. It cites output peaks, price fluctuations, and policy shifts from 1815 to 1954 that boosted mining capital, plus exploratory ventures along coastlines and early voyages shaping New Holland’s exploration narrative. It mentions explorers and the naming of Shark Day and Botany Bay as part of this broader colonial context.
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Fead
Es, Simpson
Goverment
Commonwealth
Britain
Alsay Nos
Danever
Ome
New Guinea
Cook
Botany Bay
New Holland
Terraius
Future of Gold Mining in Western Australia
The article by Claude de Bernales forecasts a bright future for gold mining in Western Australia and Australia, citing high gold prices and new mining methods. It argues mining profits fuel wider economic growth, demand more public investment, and urge unified national mining associations to protect and expand wealth for all citizens.
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Claude de Bernales
Daily News
Western Australia
Australia
London
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OWANY
Gohbo
Screntife
Waldfields
Utwast
Darmer
Wester Australia
Western
Austalia
Austraalia
Mtr. de Bergaies
Australian spawn plant opens mushroom growth in Western Australia
In Adelaide terrace Perth a new locally produced mushroom spawn industry emerges as Mc P Tree unveils three spawn varieties. He explains commercial cultivation under artificial conditions from March to December and notes suitable climate allows year round production. details describe a simple shed setup, compost beds, humidity and temperature controls, and a practical method using fresh manure and straw. The article highlights potential profitability and broad suitability for the region.
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Adelaide Terrace
Perth
Western Australia
P. Tree
Messrs. Tudor and Tree
Sydne
Bey
William & Campion
Australia
Tree
West Austra
England
Adelaide Terraze
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Flower, Davies & Johnson Limited
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Wm. Barker & Co
Brookman
Kalgoorlie
Ralgourlie
West Cape
de Vlaming
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Teitut
Orem
Hierom
Gold Resources
HR. C. de Bernales
We Holly
Rette
Unger
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Veonora Central
Mines
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Porphyry
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Southern
Spargo
Swan Ritter
United Westration
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Wardecks
Western Galil
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Es Minna Torn
Ds Wester Queen
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Mluspelrsang
Valzon
Margaret
Paris
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Wattle Leaves
W.a’s
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R. S. Sampson Printing Co
Hay Street
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