Sidelights on the Convict System in Early Australia
The piece describes convict transport to Australia, high mortality aboard ships, and the assignment system in the colony. It notes governors incentivizing granted servants to settlers, improved conditions for many convicts, and emancipation paths leading to notable former convicts in various professions, while also detailing abuses like punitive horse-whipping and masters fabricating charges to delay release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Sydney
Parramatta
New South Wales
Philip Degen
England
Energy and fuels from burning and food as fuel
The text explains fuels and burning as oxidation releasing heat. It covers coal wood coke petroleum kerosene and gas as household fuels, ignition points and energy transformation in engines. It notes petrol air explosions and plants convert carbon dioxide and water into foods, with digestion delivering energy to cells for heat and motion.
Sea Tale of Captain Andy and the Iron Captain
A grandfather tells a boy a sea tale of Captain Andy, a retired seaman, and a dramatic mutiny on a voyage from Tilbury Docks to Port Phillip. The Irish sailor Mike Kelly leads trouble, but the captain overpowers him with swift justice, revealing courage and resolve at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy
Philip
England
Tilbury Docks
Lorden
Port Phillip
Cap? Secuwing
Adelaide
Cape Otway
Mr. Jones
Mike Kelly
Kelly
Pstme
Sandy
Winter Wind Whips Sea and Sacks Sugar Question
A fragmented tale describes a fierce winter wind driving sea birds away and lashing waves while children stay warm inside. A small boy asks for sugar in tea and a distant doctor replies with a simple joke about taking a bus.
The Cat and the Kookaburra Community Tale
A living community cat encounters a wounded young kookaburra in a garden drawing reactions from garden residents and a neighboring cockatoo. Amid voices of welcome and caution, Jackie the kookaburra’s daily disturbances spark a mix of concern and camaraderie before a final resolution and a light joke about bells. The piece ends with market notes on produce prices and a Wool Selling calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kookaburra
Polly Bard
Tom
Cock Magpie
Jackie
Mouse Hole
Eve
Towser
Adam
Duty of Christians to Remove Causes of War
Brisbane report on Archbishop Halse urging Christians to act against war causes. He cites Commonwealth leaders stating peace cannot exist while millions live in poverty. He calls for support of the World Council of Churches addressing refugees in Germany Greece and Palestine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Arch Iishop Halse
Halse
British Commonwealth
World Council of Churches
Chris
Germany
Greece
Palestine
School Faces Week Without Teacher in Queensland District
In Toowoomba region, Cooyar line, Peranga district schools report a severe staff shortage with two teachers absent for a week and a third supposed to arrive, but a telegram cancelled him. Minister Devries cited a state wide teacher shortage and outlined temporary measures and planned visits to Peranga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toowoomba
Cooyar
Brisbane
Peranga Sale
Devries
Peranga
Eensland
At Am
Queensland
Mire
Earea
A. BE. Guymer
Clifton Personal Clifton Sergeant Bo Porver Arrives at Clifton Fire Station
Sergeant Bo Porver has been appointed officer in charge at Clifton fire station amid a report of reassignments. Donnelly, formerly at Clifton, refused to Toowoomba on Thursday after a 7 years business tie with Clifton. D M Jones retires from airlines service after long association. Mrs Patricia Whal has returned after a visit to friends. Mr Horace Eer, former staff member, now manages Eidtvold branch of National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Bo Porver
Clifton Lire
Sultt
Codd
St Innisfail
Galen
N.Q. Eant Donnelly
Pellerin
Toowoomba
Thursay
D. M. Jones
Newborn
Patricia Wher
Horaceer
Q.N. Bank Ltd
Eidtvold
National Bank of
Australasia Ltd
Fainting and Weather Phrases Spark Confusion
A garbled clipping mentions 128 fainting events amid wheat planning and a stray line about rain and tightening measures. The fragment lacks coherent context, names, or dates, making details unclear and leaving the main incident indiscernible.
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W. Carlton-Smith
Optometrist
W. Carlton
Smith
Friendly Societies’ Dispensary
Warwick
W.carlton Smith
Ocuse
Hriesler
Separata
Bruce Small Pty. Ltd
Palmerin ST
Puone Col
Daily News
Warwick I Daily News
Palmerin Street
Stanthorpe
Cunsingham
Dally
Starthorpe
Warwick Dally
Grimley’s
Greater's
R. T. Grimley
Giris
Blys
Energy and
the Cat and the
Roma Street
Smiths
Victoria
Jonathan Ee
Statesman
Tasmania
Sturker
Granny Smiths
National Council of Wool Selling Brokers of Australia
Synhey
Newcastle
Tolrur
Alewan
Bowens
Houa
SELEX
Hardie’'S Hardware
Wool
Patan
Severed Estes
Coogans
Children’s Wear Barnes
Bihar
Ae Gre
Uallogy
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