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Literary
October 13, 1932
The Republican
Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland
What is this article about?
A short article highlighting Australia's ancient geological age, evidenced by gold prospectors' discovery of million-year-old stones under basalt and formations estimated at 20 million years old. It notes preserved prehistoric species like the duck-billed platypus.
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Australia Is Ancient
A discovery made by gold prospectors recently affords further proof of Australia's great age. After boring through 200 feet of basalt they struck an old river bed, and brought up water-polished stones which, according to experts, had not been exposed to sunlight for over a million years. And there are geological formations in the Island continent which are estimated to be at least 20,000,000 years old.
Australia, too, has preserved living links with its remote past. Some of its animals and plants are definitely prehistoric species, such as have survived nowhere else. The duck-billed platypus, for instance, is the oldest existing type of mammal.
A discovery made by gold prospectors recently affords further proof of Australia's great age. After boring through 200 feet of basalt they struck an old river bed, and brought up water-polished stones which, according to experts, had not been exposed to sunlight for over a million years. And there are geological formations in the Island continent which are estimated to be at least 20,000,000 years old.
Australia, too, has preserved living links with its remote past. Some of its animals and plants are definitely prehistoric species, such as have survived nowhere else. The duck-billed platypus, for instance, is the oldest existing type of mammal.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Australia Ancient
Geological Age
Gold Prospectors
Prehistoric Species
Platypus
Literary Details
Title
Australia Is Ancient
Key Lines
A Discovery Made By Gold Prospectors Recently Affords Further Proof Of Australia's Great Age.
The Duck Billed Platypus, For Instance, Is The Oldest Existing Type Of Mammal.