Notes From The City On Darwin And Katherine Visit
A traveler reports a poor view of Darwin and its public services, then attends Katherine race meeting. Katherine features a small crowd, limited bookies, and a curious enclosure scene with both white and Indigenous attendees. The piece also notes local politics, social tensions, and regional life including Orange and Cooma anecdotes, labor mentions, and references to new settlements and projects.
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Darwin
Katherine
Myalls
Arnheim Land
Burrangons
M. R.creen
Iowa
Watchman Keeps Dull Vigil Amid Town’s Night Work
An elderly watchman named Joe, based in Dowlye Street, has served the town for decades, missing only a week for a doctor's order. His long career includes tracking burglars and supporting the community, though he faces questions about retirement and recalls humorous moments from residents. The town, with the local printing firm moving from Waite Street to Winghan, continues to grow as winter approaches and new factory work unfolds.
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Stork
Stedwell
Ulm
Han
Joe Han
Deiat
McCauiey's Bank
Histortus
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Spokion Fox
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Wingham
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Wingham Chronicle
H.amcc
Pily
Nye
Uty
Fred
Willuul
Larsson
Orange
C. W. Bradleys
Forbes 'Road
Borenore Railway Gates
Amaros Estate
Mabon
Amatroo
Aarons
Bona Stores
Veal Eta
Transpor
Station Properties
Tom
Cmek Randwick Foothaler
Central West
Cowrain
Fortable Teamspor
Banjo Paterson
Snowy River
Monaro Plains
Banjo
Monaro
Cooma
Clancy
Ernie Thornton
Tom Moras
Ly le Sharkey
Ja Hogly
Australia
New England
Experi
Amy
Aden
Lelwney
Ane
Ures
Mtn
Bydvey
Pacabocnuatiecrom
Arbur Pieapatrik
Waite Street
Wingsat
Es Bourh
Wales
Aioe
Bent Street
New
Yume
Amd sAeyp
Wintor
Edinburgh
Duke
Wingham Hotel
Central Pictures
James Whitmore, Nancy Davis
Asasnuly
Marcha Hunt
John Carroll
Hume Cronyn
Boy
Liberty
Audrey Long
Warren Douglas
Y Hanley
Petula Clarke
Linden ‘Travers
Cinesound News
Forster Aerodrome
Burns Besten
Jon Hell
Mary Cutle
Redskins
Jimmy Durante
Donald O'Connor
M. McElwaine
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