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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1934
Page
11
A garbled pastiche describes a rugged, sunlit landscape with tall poplars and wild bush surroundings. The scene shifts to camp life and a tale of Old Buck, a horse named by Greenhide Gus, with emphasis on memory, hardship, and a distant mountain setting.
A historical account traces Broken Hill NSW South Australia border mining origins from early 1844 discovery by Sturt to 1885 formation of the Broken Hill Proprietary Company. It notes ore yields, regional significance, and the drive behind Australia’s mining development. It mentions the 1000 foot elevation, Thackaringa discoveries, and the 1880s push toward industrial recovery and production scales.
A rambling reminiscence blends a wild ranch tale of Buck the horse, rustic pranks, and family antics with later notes on mining towns and rail links. The writer recalls Buck’s escapades around a house, nettle pranks, and a comic yarn, then shifts to colonial development around Broken Hill, rail connections, and ore production figures. The piece ties personal scenes to broader regional industry and transport history.
Mr T H Arrowsmith, a Melbourne merchant, has arrived after eight months in Europe with a new metal alloy called Birmabright. He plans to manufacture and dye this alloy in Australia for use in wharves, engines, interior ship decorations, lifeboats, and yacht masts. Experts compare its potential impact to stainless steel.
The document lists the Australian XI tour fixtures across English venues in June to September. It names matches at Somerset Yorkshire Sussex Kent and others, including a Fifth Test at The Oval and a final Scottish match to be arranged. The schedule mentions venues like Beighton and Folkestone with various dates in late summer.
A brief note reports a person named Woods growing peppermint core plants intended for medicinal use in treating coughs and colds. The item appears as a small agricultural or home remedy notice with limited details.
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