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Issue Details: First known date: 1907... vol. 83 no. 2172 16 November 1907 of The Australasian est. 1864 The Australasian
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Contents

* Contents derived from the , 1907 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Ships of Hopei"The Ships of Hope are sailing", Ella McFadyen , single work poetry (p. 1274)
Matinsi"Come, when the wary world is sleeping,", James William Harbinson , single work poetry (p. 1274)
Desire, Mary H. Poynter , single work short story (p. 1274)
Crocodiles, and Crocodile Shooting, Archibald Meston , single work essay
This article discusses the evolution of crocodiles and attitudes to them in ancient Egypt and Greece. It lists the different species of crocodilae, and details differences between crocodiles and alligators. The physical characteristics of two species of Queensland crocodiles are closely described, together with their geographical range and breeding habits. Meston also describes the taste of crocodile meat, and recommends crocodile oil for fire arms and steel goods. He describes crocodiles' swimming, and their 'astonishing agility' on land. Finally, he gives examples of a crocodile's 'truly diabolic' cunning when hunting humans, and explains best shooting methods.
 (p. 1274-75)
Note: The essay appears in column, 'The Sketcher.'
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