These photographs were taken in Central Australia by Mr. F. G. Hughes, who accompanied Mr. William Oliver on his recent aerial tour into the "Never Never." The top picture is a typical vista in the Macdonnell Ranges, north of Alice Springs. In the centre is a view of the aeroplane, Satin Bird, on a natural aerodrome at the edge of the ranges near Alice Springs. Below (left), is Mr. Oliver conversing at Oodnadatta with some of the aborigines, who showed intense curiosity regarding the aeroplane; and (right) a long camel train setting out from Oodnadatta for the south. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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Article : 46 wordsThe Ormond students' idea of barracking effectively for their team in the University football competition, which ended yesterday, was to parade in burlesque Roman costume, with blaring trumpets. The chill wind failed to cool their enthusiasm. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 39 wordsAmong the exhibits placed before Judge Woina[?]ki and a special jury during the hearing of a case in the County Court yesterday was a photograph of a min[?]ature Eiffel Tower. The original ...
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Article : 197 wordsSo extensive has been the remodelling of the Malvern Town Hall that the main portion of the structure has been practically rebuilt. A very large amount has been spent on making the town hall worthy of the city.. Left; The mayor's room, and (right,) the council chamber showing the mayor's [?] chair. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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Advertising : 90 wordsBefore Mr. P. J. Conlon, P.M., and Messrs. J. Baragwanath R. H. Cogan and W. H. Russell, J.P.'s at the South Melbourne Court on Wednesday, Gilbert Ferguson aged 19 years, labourer and ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Thu 21 Jul 1927, Page 13
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