Black Opal and Walgett Field Tales of Australian Opal
A fragmented reminiscence describes Black Opal finds in New South Wales, the Walgett district, and Lightning Ridge. It recounts miners, fields, rough living, a school setup funded by subscriptions, and tales of diggers, Aboriginal people, and early 20th century labor life with vivid episodes and a cautionary anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mary
Walgett
Nioe
Walas
Wales
Sydney
North Coast Mountain Heights and Noted Trig Stations
A survey of North Coast Mountain Heights lists numerous trig stations and high points with elevations in feet, referencing the Wingham Chronicle and surveyor Beatty. It names locations such as Seaham, Duckhole, Myrtle Barub, and Kokomurican with altitudes ranging from about 600 to over 9 000 feet, along with notes on the surveyors and the border area between Wilton River and Dungog Creek.
Obituary for Woolgoolgal Resident Mr W Stone
Mr W Stone of Woolgoolgs an elderly resident in Woolgoolae died at Woolgoolgs after a lengthy illness. He lived in Tamorine years ago and ran hotels in Ballina Lismore and Taree before moving to Woolgoolgs. Survived by daughter Mrs Avery and Mrs Foulherstone and several descendants. Sons and other relatives mourn his passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilfe
Quewnnland
Vitoria
Busey
Coparsta Cons
Rvation Company
Frm
Witlan Biome
Woolgoolae
North
Woolgoolgs
Tamorine
Momane
Tur
Ballina
Lirmore
Taree
Ao Fra
Wook Foolgn
Beaview
Eileen Pratwceanes
Kurviva
Peathernton
Ouewe Blone Renloin
Wook
Mee
Avery al Limmoce
Hector Stony
Moffat
Queaneland
Buonows
Wotherinahan's
Tare, Wbou
Yaar Auo
Birthday Party for Mrs Bryan in Taree Wingham area
A surprise birthday gathering at Mr and Mrs J Bryan's home in Taree Wingham area drew about 60 attendees. Family and friends toasted Mrs Bryan on her 56th birthday, with cake cutting, a candle scene, and a musical toast before the meal and socializing continued past midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Bryan
Taree Wingham Fod
Ture
Bryan
Oelock
Poe van
Pha Caiko
Wotton
Mine G. Bryan
Aytywon
Jack
Cecil Bryan
Brysa
Dryer
Sim
Women in Slacks and Senate Dress Code Debate Stir Parliament
A provocative incident in Parliament features a debate over women wearing slacks and formal attire. Senator Lynch and Speaker Duna clash on whether attire should bar entry, while Wanda from Australia draws attention in the gallery and prompts remarks on dress standards. The House majority resists banning such clothing, urging focus on conduct rather than appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Teasstr Lynch
Permade
Speer
Mackay
Ucla
Hey
Lynch
Duna
Fragmentary 19th Century House Debate Captured
In a garbled transcript a speaker criticizes disruption caused by certain attendees and notes no objection to women present in the chamber. The Chairman of Committees is referenced as seeking attention to a situation that detracted from business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All
Tnloga
Bunintaa
Taree Police Court recognisance forfeited on drunk case
Nellie Smith and companions charged for drunkenness in Beeton's Road in November. Proceedings before air R Donaldson FM reveal testimonies about drinking on the way home and a plan to purchase liquor. Magistrate approves a sentence involving imprisonment and fines, noting delays and the fate of Harriott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eo Simpson Thom
Beeton
Smidth
Kim
Bmode
Ryan
Tava
P.M
Tarriott
Harriott
Lo Marriot
When Oxley Roamed the Tablelands History of Port Macquarie road work
A historical overview of early transportation to New England via the Port Macquarie to Mackanousis route. The text cites Royal Historical Society notes and Sydney Herald reports from 1640 to 1910, detailing delays, proposals, and public interest in opening a land road for wool and goods carried by horse and later dray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal ‘Australian Historical Society
J F. Campball
Newcastle
Port Macauirie
Tucomiur
Sydney Herald
Port Macquarie
New England
Kor Mackousis
Sailabery
Mesa
Kelso
Turner
McLean
Brocle
Por
Macquaria
Siydney Herald
Naan
Innes
Macquarie
Wiliam Grey
Sydney Morning
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Tila Inier
Cos
Ema
Education Department
Tia Rome
Echoo
Hungary
Macy
Ister
Brazil
Australia
NBW
Queensland
Boat Australia
Medfield
Charley Kollieson
Seccens
Marcomere
Charlon Nettleton
Franind
Dix‘savery
Erin
Bela Browne
Pola
Raliet
Twit
Almoat
Rointe
Ben Aban Oa
Waltrves
Aden
Brock
Waltrone
Walt
Mao
Waltrons
Trombina Data
Taom
Mellick
I of
Silk Week
A. Mellick
Wonder Draper
Wingham
North Coast Mountain Heights
Héltor
Wingham Chronicle
Surveyor Beatty
Seaham
Pariely Thornton
Couty
Iowerstar
King
Parisi Thornton
Gloucester
Perrucy
Flaymond Terrace
Thornton
Gloneyater
Pariah Sidon
Ttonesater
Morton
Horton
Gionesater
Dunia
Oundadne
Alouendler
County
Clovewater
Wangal
Mbaworth
Trig
Feat
Duckhole
Mt. Willams
Trig Sathon
Williams
County Hawes
Myra
Mountain
Muli
South Boundary
Nowendoc
North Boundary
Naylor
Wokn
Barnard River
Royal Range
County Macquarie
Catrnerown
Seamow
Tre
Comboyne
Signal Hutt
North Brozier
Kiwarric
Johnaton
Ward's
Nowandoc
Tableland Reed
Nowandoe
Nowendoe
Walcha
Walshe
Port ‘Macquarie
Port Macquari Road
Doyle’ Station
Big Hill Creek
Rain Creek
Killabakh
Com- Doyne
Dookin's Peak
Gibraltar
Kokomurican
Casteit
Feb View
Kokomertctn
Tanga
Trun Seaview
Casement
Kempaar
Tinge
Reid
Wanda Banda
Wilton River
Dungog
Rue Berela
Rumat
Bar Magton
Puta
Mr. W. Stone
Tuna
Hu Trouaere,” Bonstor Dusare
A. Amart
Wanda
Mohanmenburg
Represcntatives
House — ‘Representatives
Agi
Air
R. Donaldson
Nellie Smith
luoTovs
Oxley
Tablelands
Caveney Herald
Mr. Grey
P.M. Port ‘Uarie
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