Remarkable Snake Encounters and Reproduction Questions
A narrative covers encounters with venomous snakes on a summer day, detailing behavior when approached, how snakes strike from hollow logs, and the surprising swallowing of young by mothers. The piece also discusses whether certain snakes swallow their offspring, noting viviparous and oviparous species and advising reporting unusual findings to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tay
Buitney Museumy
Ufter
Cme
Soil erosion demonstration staged in Wongarbon district
Wongarbon district to hold an erosion demonstration on a farmer's property in early August after farmers' groups and officials discussed the severe soil erosion. The event aims to raise awareness among locals with support from the Wheat Growers Union and Farmers and Settlers Associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weil
Ges
Wileem
Lande
Clayton
A. Mawbey
Farmers and Suttlers’ Ammelations
Radburn
Wheatgrowers' Union
KD. Morwholt
Wonerlion Agricultural Bureau
E Hauhuen
Letters to Ja ty about opinion and care of the public
A short letter discusses weighing opinions and care in public matters. The writer emphasizes clear focus on essential issues and warns against misinterpretation of policy or intent. The tone remains cautious and civic minded.
Rush and bustle of modern transport
The article warns that speed boosts in travel lead to risky driving and forgotten minutes. It urges careful, courteous behavior on roads and stresses Road Safety Council of New South Wales efforts to reduce road accidents and invites cooperation from all road users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Road Safety Council of
New South Wales
Councils blamed for borrowing for public works
A letter from Geo W Althoter argues councils and councillors have neglected ratepayers by not opposing amendments to the Local Government Act. He contends borrowing for public works is improper and urges the Commonwealth Bank be used to finance unemployment relief without debt, warning against councils creating money industry credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municips Council
Macauatic
Councu
Aldreman
Walkeratta
Goninan
Hadg Es
People's Bank
Commonwealth
Geo
Althoter
Empire Bulwark to the Adjor Sit British farmers as ruthless rivals
A letter cites Sir Reginald Dorman-Smith and Sir Earle Page arguing Britain faces export surpluses and that Australia should develop secondary industries. It praises Australia as a bulwark for Empire and warns against dependence on British markets, urging local production and financing for growth. Paul Cheyne signs the missive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sit
Reginald Dorman-Smithy
Dominion
Britain
Almo Ome
Australi
Australia
Great Britain
Earle Page
London
Commonwealth
Industrias
Joan
Paul Cheyne
England Australia Test Cricket Sparks Strong Fandom
In a tour match the familiar cry whats the score returns as England and Australia face off. The article notes cricket as a national game, the bond between nations, and the broader imperial ties. It emphasizes sport as part of a greater cultural and political exchange beyond the Test match.
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England
Taney
Firadmnan
Orma
Australia
Hindman
Chmrnes
Nob
Record drought discussed in London Times report
A London Times paragraph notes a severe drought in Australia, described as drought breaking and the best received since 1902. The report cites communications from individuals in England and mentions a 430 year drought claim as part of the context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bassett
M.lc
F Forbes
England
London Times
What the Children Do in Rural Education Effort
Mr. W. O'Brien of Junee Reefs argues for rural educational improvements. He notes his children traveled about 13 miles daily to Junwe Recta School, totaling around 26 000 miles per child and 182 000 miles overall, during their school life. He reports injuries including four broken limbs and two broken noses from commuting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O'Brien
Junee
O'Brien
Fragmentary Tale With Jumbled Dialog
An obscured OCR passage presents garbled dialogue featuring a character named Nell and references to a “Lucky Peter” and descriptions of someone’s skin and makeup. The text is fragmented with misread words and incomplete sentences, showing little coherent narrative or identifiable events.
Unclear ad fragment hints at cosmetic and handbag items
Fragmentary OCR ad mentions Creme Charmosan and big jars for crossing tabs, handbag tubes, and scattered brand-like terms. Names and places are unreadable, making concrete details uncertain, but it reads as a small shopper’s notice from a period newspaper.
Tragedy at Cumberland Park flashes of a sleuth tale
An old hunter narrator recounts his wavering faith in the detective fiction hero and confronts real crime at Cumberland Park. He recalls Harry and Joe Waters, the spread of suspicion after Irving Jackson's inquest, and his own conflicted feelings as events unfold toward a grim conclusion.
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Holmes
Irving Jackson
Joe Waters
Joe
Bill
Harry
Walters
Waters
Walers
Muriel
Cumberland Park
Tony Vyen
Dickeona
Jackson
Underworld Feud Ties Sydney Shooting to Gang Rivalry
In Sydney on Saturday a teen known as Corbet shot John Pleeti at Yarra Bay. Police say the attack stems from an underworld feud and, though gunmen have been interviewed, none have named the perpetrator. Victim expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Offerte Te Tar
Tun
John Pleeti
Corbet
Yarra Bay
Commercial Wheel Market Steady With Mixed Grain Prices
Local wheat market held steady today with bulk parcels selling around 3/71 Sydney basis. Prices for potatoes, butter, cheese, maize, millet, oats, and hay show varied figures in shillings and pence, reflecting a stable but fluctuating agricultural market.
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Sydney
Owsted
Man Shot in Back Near Oatley Injured
Roy Sydney Romeldi, 32, was shot in the back near his home at Oatley yesterday while his brother worked nearby. He was taken to hospital with a non penetrating bullet wound from a pistol rifle caliber. A youth with a pen rifle is suspected as the shooter in the nearby bus area.
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Sydney
Roy Sydney Romeldi
Oatley
District Prospects Brighten for Coming Season in Wellington
The Wellington district shows strong growth in crops and livestock. Rain has revived barren ground with fresh grass. stock return from agistment centers. Ferrier crops look healthy. While rainfall is not as heavy as last year, the season remains mild and promising for future hay and rainfall gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wol- Hngton
Raine
No Smoking or Drinking Pledge at Confirmation
Eight thousand girls in the Roman Catholic church scene pledged themselves to abstain from smoking and drinking. Archbishop Duhig told 170 girls duringConfirmation that smoking harms womanhood and leads to drinking and loose conduct. The candidates also vowed not to drink intoxicants before age 25 and to avoid other temptations.
Stonebridge marriage notice in Whnatone event
A marriage notice records Nehemiah Seniatone and Misy Wilhelminn Whetatone wed at Whntatone in Limestone by Reverend Windstone. Best man Brimgtone and bridesmaid Tombe stone attended. Cflue tone gave the toast at the wedding breakfast.
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Whntatone
Urév
Windstone
Nehemiah Seniatone
Misy Wilhelminn
Public notice of weekly skin and wool buying event
Wellington and District will again buy all kinds of fox and rabbit skin and wool with the highest prices. At Willocka Federal Motel every Saturday starting August 8, 1938, J.4. Thomas, Stuart Town, reports the sale location and organizer.
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Wellington
Willocka Federal
Tron
J. 4. Thomas
Stuart Town
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Thy “Keake
Hun
Wongarbon
Oxley's
Norman Gill
Kennard
Macquarry
Oxley
Jonesh Jackson
Parlement House
Rng Pest
Norte
Square Deal
Bowland’s
Bulwark
Nell
Peter
W— Arthur Russell
Underworld
D. J. Bono
Women Optometrist & Optician
Summer Street
Orange Consulting
Royal Hotel
Murphy's Music Store
Gridithy ‘Pharmacy
Clover’s Pharmacy
Murray Bros
Undertakers
Maughans
Wellington District Hospital
Zora Nuatralis
Beaart Town
Waterton
Mount
Beareiars
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