The Caves by D Sibbald A 19th century explorer's tour
In 1872 Sir Thomas Mitchell's party enters the caves after a ram rescue. The narrative catalogs formations and features from the Waratah stalagmite to Adam’s bath tub, the Cathedral altar, and the King’s room. The author notes discoveries of many bones and two new caves later in 1801, with more to uncover.
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Thomas Mitchell
Faram
Thomas
Sydney
London
David
Adam
Ben Hall
Angel
Une
Sir Monty Parker
Molong
Lot
Gaden
Guepipe
Trouxers 3T/m at A T Smith's suite £ 6764
Fragmentary OCR text mentions items priced or valued at £6764 and references A T Smith, with unclear context about Trouxers 3T/m and pea production or sale.
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A. T. Smith
AIRMEN ARRIVE Battle Over Sea
Darwin reports air crew women Jeffrey and Jenkin arrived at Darwin last night two hours behind him after a flight over Timor Sea marked by severe buffeting from high winds.
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Darwin
Jeffrey
Jenkin
Intimidation Grazier Forced to Sign Bank Orders in Sydney
A grazier from Scone was taken to Bondi and tortured to force signing bank orders for 5000 and 10000 pounds. Detectives later arrested two men for demanding money by menace. Henry Messervy and Allan Kelly appeared at the Central Police Court with bail set at 150 pounds each.
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Bondi
Sydney
Hin
Cantral
Lay
Henry Edward Messervy
Allan George Kelly
Edward Montgomery Perrott
Graxer
Scone
Vaid
Perrott
King's Cross
Bim
Students' Strike Evidence at Inquiry in Australia
Inadequate legible wording describes an inquiry into a student strike at Réeworthy Agricultural College of Adeaide. Witnesses recount initiation abuse including flogging and corporal punishment with severe mistreatment by fellow students during 1930.
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Réeworthy Agricultural College
Adeaide
Caraphonies
Aafsh
Colpamciat Practice Prices from Early 20th Century Market
Price list shows varied costs for common items such as potatoes 19 shillings to 12 shillings 8 pence, butter 13s 2d, cheese 9d to 1s, honey 3 shillings to 6 pence, oats 1s 3d to 2s 9d, onions 1s to 1s 3d, and wheaten chat 3s 3d to 4s 6d, with lucerne 3s 6d to 5s 7d and hay 8s to 5s 6d.
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Sydney
Earle Page Calls for Stable Government in Melbourne
Dr. Earle Page told a United Country Party meeting in Melbourne that predicting Lyons Ministry would be short lived was not a threat but a warning. He urged stability and argued government cannot rely only on Lyons supporters in the UAP for long-term viability.
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Melbourne
Earle Page
United Country Party
Lyons
United Australia Party
New Zealand Bush Fires Cut Off Communities
Fires in New Zealand threaten several rural areas with widespread destruction though no deaths are reported. Rescues occurred as residents fled advancing flames, while authorities work to control flare ups and safeguard isolated towns.
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Sydney
New Zealand
Stock Market Report Shows Mixed Cattle and Sheep Trade
The market held steady with cattle at 2137 yarded and bulls earning from £5 to £7. Best beef traded 20/-, with common grades at 25/-, medium 22/-, and inferior 18/-. Sheep yarded reached 30,000 with plain sorts down 8? and others steady. prices ranged from 5/0 to 11/0 for ewes, 6/0 to 14/0 for lambs, and 4/0 to 10/0 for shorn sheep, while weather conditions shifted from 6 to 13 per cent.
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Sydney
Waste Land Why Not Use It
Opinion piece urging use of idle arable land in Wellington Australia. Argues landowners should open land to willing workers to farm, with owners retaining title while providing access and capital. Calls for mobilizing unemployed to boost production, notes economic transition and need for reform.
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Wellington
Baker's Swamp
Australia
Asell
Attempted self harm reported in Flemington case
Sydney police report a 45 year old man, John Kartner, collapsing on a Flemington doorstep with a throat wound. He told officers he entered the cemetery at 8 PM and slashed himself with a long blade, narrowly missing his jugular vein, then lost memory until the morning. He has been unemployed for two years.
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Sydney
John Kartner
Flemington
Record Price for Salmon Sets Australian Benchmark
Windisombe, Carnon Ltd. held their wood saleroom sale today and achieved the highest price for the product, securing a sale tied to Walter Merriman of Yass 3314. The result stands as an Australian record for the salmon.
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Sydney
Windisombe, Carnon Ltd
Walter Merriman
Bruce named Resident Minister in London and Ottawa delegate
Mr Lyona announced after a Federal Cabinet meeting that M R Bruce assistant treasurer is appointed as Resident Minister in London and will head the Australian delegation at the Ottawa conference. Debts of 213 million due in November are to be arranged. Bruce will discharge High Commissioner's duties, avoiding a second appointment after Sir Granville Ryrie’s term ends in June. Doctor Karl Page praised the choice as well suited.
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Melbourne
Thuruiuy
Lyona
3. M. Bruce
London
Ottawa
Brace
Granville Ryrie
Bruce
Australia
Valief
Karle Page
Federal Country Party
School of Arts committee meeting notes updates and resignations
The regular Wellington School of Arts committee meeting held on Tuesday welcomed new members Abernethy and Pryke. Abernethy joined the book committee and Pryke the social committee. G Kimbell resigned due to heavy duties. Subscriptions outstanding were discussed and future advance billing planned. Treasurer Day warned finances are tight and urged urgent fundraising, with the social committee promising appealing entertainments in coming months.
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Intion Way
Fabtusryith
W. Talk C
A. A. Dobbie
F. Day
J. A. Preston
H. Ly Such
G. Pike
C. Emelhuing
B. Moore
J. W. Brexwon
W. Pulbrook
W. Pryke
J. Abernethy
W. Twit
McLennan
Messrs
Abernethy
Pryke
Pryka
Ivin
G. Kimbell
Kimbell
F. W. Day
Wellington
Special excursion trains for Sydney Bridge opening
From March 15 excursion trains will run from all country centres to benefit visitors to the Sydney Bridge opening. Single fares will be charged for the return journey.
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Sydney
Sydney Bridge
Insurance officers press for 40 percent wage cut
Sydney officials report Insurance Officers Association secretary says a new log seeks a reduction of 40 percent in salaries for insurance employees. The Thursday briefing highlights industry job cuts amid cost pressures.
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Sydney
Insurance Offcers' Association
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Reappointed
Members of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research have been re appointed for a further term of three years.
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Sydney
Council For Sciencic and Industrial Research
Rural Bank Interest Cut Stated by Agriculture Minister
The Minister for Agriculture announced that the Pre wler approved interest on all debts to the Rural Industries Branch for advances including overdue ones. Interest will be reduced to 8 or 10 percent per annum to cover administration costs, effective February 1.
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Vunn
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Yeoval
Georie
Walmer
Maryvale
Arthurville
L. S. Williams
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Bunge Anat Proprietary
Singer Sewing Machine CO
J. Ryan
Clive Street
Murray Bros
Undertakers
Maughanat
Colpamciat
UCP
Harvey Brothers
Opticians
A. A. Harvey
M.O.A
Optician
G. W. Griffiths
Mr, Bruce
School OF Arts
Arive
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George Street
Charlie Murphy
Fong Lee & CO
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C. J. Shakespeare
Singleton
Gad
Shy Hp
Percy Streat
Wellis
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