Motor notes on traffic, safety and car ownership
A 1920s era survey by the New York League for Hard of Hope analyzes motor vehicle use and safety. It notes that 100,000 deaf New York residents face daily business, examines pedestrian and driver risk, and cites fabric spring shackles in American taxis. It reports 2,700,000 American families own more than one automobile, up from 12 per thousand in 1920, highlighting ownership trends and transport access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York League
Hard of Hope
New York City
Hoss
Terkless
Coba
Calcutta
India
American Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Sohuwrhean
Berkeley
Shortage of Clergy OT Reveals Dire Church Struggles
The article analyzes a grave clergy shortage in Britain and Ireland, noting aging clergy and a slow expansion of ordinations. It highlights the looming decline of parish life, expense issues for training, and calls for discretion in missionary testimonials abroad to sustain the church's future.
Winter sports costume for Koseimako holidaymakers
A new Russian featured player Catherine Carver wears a distinctive winter sports outfit for Pare Adolph tes Shreene's stage production. Velvet coat trousers and white fur trim create a warm, practical costume with a feminine silhouette suitable for cold theatre and winter sports themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koseimako
Katherine Carver
Conjou
Mac
Olen
Australia
Vehicle deterrence and early car care notes in 20th century rambles
The article discusses car ownership, driver responsibility, and how impounding the vehicle deters reckless driving. It then covers care for new cars, urging gradual running in, avoiding premature testing, and the need to resist pushing engines too hard. A bishop’s critique of colonial leadership and Crockford’s views on testimonials are touched upon, ending with a note on innovations like a megaphone adapted for wireless use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crockford
Prison officer dismissed for kindness over smuggled letters
Trial at Leeds heard former prison officer Spillard was dismissed for unlawfully conveying a letter into Armley Gaol and attempting to remove another. He claimed he acted from sympathy for a prisoner and a doctor. Court noted prison officials could not discuss dismissal motives. judge said authorities had no alternative but to dismiss, though motives of kindness were likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marweard
Fred Collier Spillard
Armleyaol
Hywoe
Leeds
Spillard
Tiewnlleged
Apillard
Privat
Hin diAnissal
Pontefrmel Labor Exchange
W. BR. HL Campbell
Exrhanve
Campbell
Ministry of Labor
Horace Marshall
Armley
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Advertised Cure
A testimonial details backache and kidney relief from Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. Mrs Dickinson of Albany shares four years free of kidney trouble after using ten bottles, noting lasting improvement and urging buyers to insist on Doan's from Foster-McClellan Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Ara
BR. Dickinson
Ulmstone Road
Albany
Amys
Dickinson
Doan
Foster-McClellan Co
Hamilton Street
Sydney
Winter railway timetable from Perth to Albany and Denmark routes
The published winter timetable lists trains from Perth to Albany and return, with departures on Monday to Friday and Saturday options. It includes Albany to Perth services on Sundays and weekdays, Denmark to Albany and return, and Denmark to coach connections with varied departure days. Many times are given, including early morning and evening slots, alongside special note dates and alternate services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
J. P. Scanlon
Perth
Melcy
Arava Ant Porth
Porth
Thorsday
Denmark
Inmark
Welraday
Lueaday
Bom
Alternati
Denvine
Rondaga
Albane
Athan
Tweatt
Thoreday
Yerrive
Denart
Nenart
Om. Mondav
Turkey Attack on Car Sparks Damages Suit
Al Katoomba sues a Little Hartle woman for 0 bakeelaine £ 219 alleging negligence after a flock of turkeys on a public road near Lite Hariley in New South Wales distracted his vehicle on April 24. The windscreen was smashed when turkeys attacked the car as it traveled about 18 to 28 miles per hour. The plaintiff's claim is dismissed as the incident is deemed a mere accident with no blame on the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Riga
Nuidaten
Crookfierd
Fgwres
Foive Furies
Canterbury
Ware
York
Foeru
Wales
Lmeland
Eure
Ain
House of India
Church of
al Katoomba
Little Hartle
New South Wales
Lite Hariley
PLM
Mysterious Diseases Stymie Medical Research Council Efforts
The Medical Research Council reports little progress against sleeping sickness and infantile paralysis despite many scientists at work. An observational study of encephalitis lacks usable clues for tracking spread. Diet and tooth health emerge as potential indicators of broader nutritional deficiencies shaped by urban and rural life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Research Council
Annual Great Southern Show Dates List 1227 Corrigin to Albany
The document lists show dates across towns from Corrigin on September 28 to Albany on November 27 and 38 with additional notes. Cities include Kulin Nyabing Harrissith Pingelly Narrogin Wickepin Gnowangerup Wain Kukerin Tambollup Wandering Katanning Kojonup Cranbrook and Daernicke Wetieantay with February 0 as an entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corrigin
Kulin
Nyabing
Harrissith
Pingelly
Wain
Kukerin
Tambollup
Wandering
Katanning
Kojonup
Cranbrook
Albany
Daernicke
Wetieantay
Land Notices Open for Selection in Plantagenet and Hay Districts
Land notices announce parcels available on July 6 and July 15 1927 in Plantagenet near Redmond and Hay District near Irwin Inlet. Locations 1899 1788 and 4206 cover 160 180 and 824 acres with pricing drainage conditions and Agricultural Bank mortgages or interest to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plantagenet District
Redmond
Kaing W. Willis
Hay District
Nese
Irwin Inlet
Moripice
Cras
Closing of Mails and Timetables Albany Despatch
A long postal notice lists outward mail schedules for Perth and Denmark lines with cutoffs, plus inland and private bag handling times at Albany stations. It includes timings for Romania? actually Denmark, Tennessee and Tudor mentions, then shifts to a literary excerpt by Arnold Bennett noting 30 years past femininity norms, with publication credits to Eric A. Lewis of Albany Despatch.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Notil Jtie
Tias
National Library of Australia
Arriva
Land Notices
Hortin's,Tennesee, and
Tudor
Wortin
Brain
Tennessee
Hortin
Danmark
Actin'’s
MuteTay Thorsday
Tennessey
Thdor
Felday
King and
Kalenn
Monda
Thoraday
Napier
Thkronarup
Thorediy
Arnold Bennett
Indies
Industriad
Fomietere
Eric A. Lewis
Stirling Street
Was. Peterson
Kate Chester
Marade Street
Recreation Ground
Royal Australian Navy
Fremantle
Ford
Price
F.C.B. Ford
Mouchemore and CO
MAODE
EFM
Cassell
Casell
Mr. Thomas Feces
Willow
Addie
The
Tgegdon
Leicester Street
Carlica
Melbourne
Vic
Ve Hemedy
Ania
Dodsworth
Asatll
Contier
Bermudas
Bi. J. Callison
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