Advertising campaign boosts Mildura dried fruit demand
The publicity effort led by CJ De Garis over eight years before 1918 is credited with creating broad demand for Mildura dried fruit across Australia. The campaign produced a surplus after expenses and reserves, expanded markets, and higher prices, with firms spending heavily on ads to drive sales while newspapers support advertising as a public duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.D.F
CJ de Garis
Mildura
Commonwealth
A.D.F.A
DeGaris
Sarnia
Wis
Pgures
AAPA
Instituton
CJ DeGaris
de Garis
Vacuum Oil Company
Australia
Anthony Hordern
New South Wales
Myers
Melbourne
Victoria
America
East
Cleaning Methods For Household Fabrics In An Old Guide
A historical cleaning guide discusses washing, dust removal, and mattress care. It covers using felt covers, wire and hair mattresses, and practical methods to reduce dust and mildew with common agents like chlorine lime. The tone reflects domestic advice emphasizing simple, durable materials and maintenance routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Charm and wedding cake tale in a curious old diary
A fragmentary dialogue unfolds around a magical charm that supposedly affects a bride's cake and wedding plans. Characters debate discretion, betrothal, and the fate of a wedding while a telegram confirms the charm worked. A curious note on Dunwell Tower and church prophecies closes the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bim
Abs
Corber
Theo
Bool
Besbeber
Leon
Abe
Two Heeding Ire In Fies Stress
A fragmented report describes two individuals delayed and walking near a street where a shop window display with a name resembling Buspar and Muster Bauer is mentioned. The text is garbled and offers few clear details beyond a street scene and a shop window reference.
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Boles
Bauer
Fragmented dialogue evokes rural comic sketches and moral musings
A collage of overheard lines from a stagey rural comedy unfolds. Characters debate marriages, reputations, and daily life with sharp wit while referencing a police constable and a doctor. The tone shifts to a preacher’s quip on virtue and a mother’s cautionary speech about propriety.
Ambiguous OCR Notice From City Advertisers
Fragmented text from a paper section hints at advertising interest and a secretary ready to provide subject information by telephone. The garbled lines reference city internet ads and a potential public communication. Names, dates, and places are unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eal
Gwyneth Meredyth Chooses Quiet Plan For Flight
Gwyneth Meredyth contemplates a discreet move to avoid notice while Stephen Dalton’s mill ties loom. Mr Maniworth urges restraint as Gwyneth weighs a risky step to flee with the young man, seeking safety among home folk and hidden passage toward a new life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwyneth Meredyth
Abe
Gwyneth
Mr. Dalton
Mr. Maniw
Megic
Cammet
Gwyneth Doredyth
Polved
Hive
Meredyth
Cvinea
Lancashire Mill
Stephen
Biophen
Mr. Manchforth
Dibious
Brewelf Dows
Mr. Hand
Mandforth
Handforth
Breplen
Delton Mille
Margaret
Wyneth
Cwyneth
Gwypet
Erie
Tao
Woman of Meredyth Love and a Shattered Promise
Stephen confronts his feelings for Gwyneth Meredyth as letters and a photograph jeopardize his arranged engagement. He discovers Gwyneth’s true heart and a hidden rival, while church beliefs and a rector's warnings frame a moral test of patience, loyalty, and love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haven
Stephen
Dave
Alice
Machin
Biaphen
Geryneth
Bt. Stephen's
Job
Gwyneth
Margaret
Dimyneth
Jlandforth Wuateriny
Jane Stephen
Uwyneth
Tie
Gerymeth al Rhereh
Weaver
Fle
Gang of Manor
Meredyth
Milly Martin
Mr. Machin
Lands open for selection under Land Act in Plantagenet and Nov areas
Government notice lists land parcels in Plantagenet locations 2161 and 2086 near Mount Facilitywell with 104 and 160 acres open at set rates, plus vacant crown lands in Nov district west of Mount Barker bounded by railways and Kent River, subject to survey and pricing. Additional land near Ramey 2051 and 260 location noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Ladd
Dales
Plantagenet
Mount Faltiwell
Hay District
Mount Barker
Kandenop Siding
Bouthern
Orest Southern
Hoy
Kent River
Stal Steamer Fue Schedule Reveals Frequent Sailings
The document lists a detailed voyage pattern for the Stal steamer Fue with departures from Albany to Hepetown and Ekaparan, arrivals at Keperanes and Albany, and subsequent legs to Enola and Hopetoyn, spanning November to December with multiple round trips. It notes leave dates in late November and December and multiple port calls, illustrating a busy winter service.
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Stal
Fue
Albany
Hepetown
Ekaperanre
Arriva Keperanes
Esperanay
Hepetoun
Deewnbor
Keola
Enola
Hude
Hopetoyn
Eaperanes
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the Proarty
Ny Déepateh,” Breany, Weet Auatralls
Bowie
Ubet Jemther
Sania
Bousehold
Simpliy
Leweom
Cleal
Tyne
Haury Viti
Owell
Jen Joke Pome
Posseerton
Posse
Tate
Severn
Uiaieman
Ted
Milly
Chapple
Dudley
Lin
Dows
Bobby
Demuer
Chaby
Bado
Egbert
Aula
Orpior Gereely
On Dies
Ug & Collection
Bea
Small Bon
Mlicawber
Micawber
Tyrol
Banda
Umea
Aimal
Ethan Tapi
T. B. Carter
Biamel
Obitielty
Vester Aurtraien Provincial Preas) Association
Haible
G- J Rawlnds
Cordon
Tirling
Particulayn
Ap Biligne
Her Majesty's Theatre
Sydney
Stra
A. T. Wilson
Nuxite
Free del Naxite Manufacturing Co
Leta
Young Street
Commercial Union Assurance Company, Limited, Commercial Union Buildings
ST. George's Terrace
Perth
George H. Jonnston
Seuistary
Fire Marine
Albasy
Westralian Markets Cooperative Society
LTB
Federated
Gurues Welllington
William Higeets
Fruit and Uagertables
BAILY
Domgradaebin
Peneatirs
J, P- Rogera, Miainypedaial and
Stirling Terrace
Onder Komive
G. S. van Wyk
York Street
Atta
Tosa
Glevk & van
Eldiocy Pica
H. Wiley
Pricea
W. A. Bearman
Aio
Farrier & Wheelwright
TOF OF
York ST
TIMES
Agant
West Australia
Y “Haigh & Bourne
I Lombard Chambers
Albany Butchering Company
Frederick Street
Albany Milk Supply
ACY' S
Lane View
Surrey Dairies
J. Keighley
Royal Exchange Assurance
Miles, Tipping & Merrifield
Albany Engineering Coy
Artas Encingering Company
Fremantle
Bolfermakers
Shi
Seete Ae
Allios
P. Fenguson
Martin
Dalton
Miem
Alye
Maeried
Rome
Aeryneth
Ehmir
Milla
Beth
Pease
Cote
Ardran
Coe
Evesing
Atephon
Ouwyneth
Sid Gwyneth
Lehaon
Shane
Ashe
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