Experiences at Ceylon During Overseas Tour by Col Everett
A fragmentary letter from Col Everett describes a voyage to Ceylon. He notes delays in mail, hot nights aboard ships, and a crossing celebration on the aquator. Colombo featured a large neon sign and odd sights in Pettah, including rickshaws, distinct smells, and vendors demanding coins. He visits the Oriental Hotel, Mt Lavinia, museums, a racecourse, a Buddhist temple, and the Galle Face Hotel.
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Col Everett
Meang Stra
W. Everett
Atyle
Col
Abe Fox
Tynd
Ceylon
Colombo
Han
Sydney
Pettab
Elis
Gul
Oriental Hotel
Mt. Lavinia
Beauty
Dam Gardens
Knide
Mt Lavinia
Tha Galle Pace Hotel
Windus
Pettah
Disgraceful allegations spark Sydney meeting
Sydney Monday saw Mr M Sawtell of the Aborigines Progressive Association claim aboriginal girls were being exploited in New South Wales. He cited 70 girls in a Darwin compound, saying several became expectant mothers after soldiers were posted there, and alleged girls as young as fourteen were torn from mothers and hired out as domestic workers with only pocket money.
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Sydney
M. Sawtell
Darwin
Ir. Sawtell
New South Wales
Bowls results from Gilgandra and Wellington pennant
In rough play amid rain Wellington defeated Gilgandra by three points in the flag clash. Nelson of Gilgandra beat Hiatt at 40 to 20, Ayling toppled Fleming 34 points, Trunton and Gould led Wellington to a three point win. Final scores Wellington 78 Gilgandra 70. Other matches saw Walker best Jewell and Harvey defeat Richmond. committee seeks late results as Shakespeare Cup progressing this week.
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Wellington
R Nelvon
Gilgandra
Vo Hiatt
T. Ayling
Fleming
Gigandra
Trunton
Gould
Wele
Honor
Wellinton
Gilgandem
Walker
T. Jewell
Davey
Phil
Fishing boat Tasman wreck victims found on Cat Island
Four crew members of the Tasman were located on Cat Island after the wreck in Bass Strait. The fifth sailor, 54 year old Christopher Larsen, drowned when the boat was torn apart in a January 26 storm. Survivors endured nervous strain while aiding rescued birds and tending smoke fires.
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Melbourne
Monty
Tasman
Cat Island
Bass Strait
Christopher Larsen
Abe
Racing Notes From Wellington Canterbury Park Meeting
Silver Arbor wins a tote upset at Canterbury Park with 50 to 1 onlookers while Sally Rich unplaced. Mentone results include Tuss Stakes first division won by Tindy Marke Old Spor with John Map. Also Flying Handicap won by Winifresh and subsequent events feature highweights and juvenile handicaps. Canterbury展示 shows exhibition gallops by Cast and Tidi] Ware with both horses performing well.
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Wellington
Canterbury Park
Tindy
Spor
John Map
Mortine
Winifresh
Sir Roel
Might
Haniicap
Henchman
Saintes
Min
Santerbury
Huniticup Clim
Kuoywai
Silt Arbor
Brazin Lak
Chelsea
OM Vien Alubi
Goldsmith
Request
Mev Rose
Don Devon
Red Movner
Pi Blanks
Pine Pewk
Lord Windburrn
Lady Miend
Sally Rich
Silver Arbor
Ware
Father Dies Informs Jury Hastened Death In Boer War Veteran
A fragmentary report notes a father’s death connected to jury news and mentions Gowdlud, a longtime member of the Gre aier Guys, and Vean who served in the Boer War. It references the Gullipel landing and a referenced fort short.
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Sydney
Gowdlud
Gullipel Landing
Goyon’s Letters Describe Travel and Local Color
The writing recounts visits to ports with foreign visitors and English speakers, noting high prices from local vendors and the pleasure of sea air. It mentions tennis courts in Geylon and impressions of travel companions, with praise for Gol’s well being and entertaining anecdotes of friends abroad.
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Fred
Geylon
Goyon
Ani
Gol
Man Struck by Pepper Thrown During Early Incident
A man reported being pepper sprayed after a knock at his door. He suffered temporary blindness and great pain. Police expect to make an initial arrest soon as they investigate the incident.
Man’s Rash Act Suspect Found Wounded in Wyoming
Wes Will, 62, an orchardist from Wyoming and a failed candidate for the Rob ertsoneal at the last Federal elections, was found yesterday with a throat wound near his home. His condition is not serious.
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Sydney
Will Wes
Wyoming
Robertsoneal
Three rest days for police force in Sydney
Sydney authorities announce a policy granting police officers one rest day per week. The change follows agitation by officers seeking the restoration of a previously granted weekly day off.
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Sydney
MacKay
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Court Mouse
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