Steel Pen Maker Gillett and the Birmingham Pen Trade
Joseph Gillett, a Sheffield-born inventor, left poverty to seek fortune in Birmingham. He pioneered mechanized steel pens, turning a small garret shop into a thriving operation with his partner Miss Mitchell. The couple wed as he produced a gross of pens before church, pricing at a shilling each, challenging the then higher rates of five pence per pen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Gillett
Birmingham
West Soteran
Dingbeth
Gillett
Gilett
Gillott
John
William Mitchell
Mitchella
Gilbert
Miss Mitchell
Rae
Pena
The Miller's Plan in a Rural Church Salary Crisis
A poor miller in a village facing a minister's salary shortfall proposes to fund the pastor for one year by diverting his own mill proceeds. He asks consent, then quietly saves and pays the minister from harvest proceeds, proving the flock never grew poorer and urging action to support the pastor. Mr. Dunbar admired such a miller.
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Miter
Neain
Mr. Dunbar
What a Wise Woman Knows in the Home
The piece reflects on feminine wisdom in managing a home and marriage. It asserts that spending on furnishings can hinder ownership, that true friends are scarce in prosperity, and that lasting friendships require patience. The tone critiques insincere trends and urges steadiness, reverence, and restraint in domestic life.
Radio Polishing Cloths For All Metal Work
Redio polishing cloths advertise no liquid no paste no moss no waste for cleaning and polishing all metal work. Priced at goods and 1 shilling each. Available from Crisp & Sons at Gaurch Bt Bacchus Marsh.
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Crisp & Sons
Gaurch Bt
Bacchus Marsh
Painless Dentistry Visits Bacchus Marsh Weekly
The Dental Board of ascended by D visits Bacchus Marsh and may be consulted at Merrima House Grant Street every Thursday and every Saturday by appointment or any other day. Hours nine in the morning to eight in the evening.
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Bacchus Marsh
Merrima House
Grant St
Jay
Basel
Mang Chionta
Painless Extractions Offered at Brunswick Clinic
A dental ad notes painless extractions available all day on February 6 at Modern and Painless Dentistry located at 686 Sydney Road Brunswick.
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Sydney Road
Brunswick
Tailoring Establishment Opens in Bacchus Marsh District
A. T. Ashman announces a new first class tailoring shop in premises formerly used by W. J. Wilson on Main Street. Expert tailor offers fast reliable service with ladies costumes from £4 4s and SAC suits from 50 shillings. Garbardine and waterproof coats cleaning repair and pressing. All work done on site.
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Bacchus Marsh
W. J. Wilson
Main St
M. Oliver
Weigel
MacIntyre
Mercantile Mutual
Bacshus Marsh
Miss Hobbs Dressmaker and Costumier Opens Workrooms
Miss Hobbs, dressmaker and costumier, has commenced business in the Hall of Commerce workrooms. Practical Melbourne experience offered with guaranteed satisfaction. Ladies’ own materials made up, and a trial solicited.
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Hall of Commerce
J. A. Johns
Melbourne
Concrete Stable for Sanitary Dairy Barns
A durable concrete stable lasts generations with minimal repairs and painting, is fire and weather proof, easy to clean and drain, and reduces labor and manure loss. It meets dairy inspectors standards for flooring, drainage, and cleanliness, making it essential for certified milk. Ensure the material is right for lasting performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Premonition of Pneumonia Urged by Cough Remedy
An advertisement asserts pneumonia can be prevented by taking Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first symptom of cold influenza or bronchial trouble. It claims no cure, but prevention, and lists W Grant Morton Bacchaus Marsh and A Comben Co Worribes as sellers.
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Chamberlain
W. Grant Morton
Bacchaus Marsh
A. Comben & Co
Worribes
Bacchus Marsh District Football Association Draws
The Bacchus Marsh District Football Association lists match pairings. July 24 fixtures feature Melton versus Maddingley and Bacchus Marsh against Exford Star, following July 11 games Melton versus Bacchus Marsh and Maddingley versus Exford Star.
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Bacchus Marsh District Football Association
Melton
Maddingley
Bacchus Marsh
Exford Star
Night of the Florida snake terror in a camp
A traveler recalls a brutal night in the Everglades spent wading through murky swamps and facing a deadly boa. A Fadesnake menaced him as sleep teetered, and a driver’s flaming club finally killed the venomous reptile within inches of his face.
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Everglades
A. W. Dimek
van Noden
Sleepig
Mies
The Development of a Good Dairy Cow
A practical view on raising a dairy cow emphasizes calf care as the foundation of a productive animal. Good cows arise from careful breeding, feeding, and management, while poor stock result from neglect. A well-bred calf typically yields stronger milk and flesh, though a scrubbier calf can still become valuable with proper judgment.
Broadbent's Road Map of Seedee nlaring the Federal Capital
Guide to government tourism and the Automobile Club produced for Crips & Sons Bacchus Marsh. Price one shilling. Obtainable at Church 81 Bacchus Marsh. lh as subscribe.
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Broadbent
Seedee
Government Tourist Bureau
The
Automobile Club
Crisp & Sons
Church
Bacchus Marsh
What Men Like and The Value of a Wife's Sympathy
A 19th century essay discusses traits attracting men and holding respect. It asserts that temper, decent attire, pleasant manners, and brightness of mind appeal, while reverence for others' beliefs and a wife’s sympathetic cooperation bolster a man’s success.
The Only Daughter Idealized as Domestic Helper and Wife
An exploration of the so called only daughter as a model of domestic virtue. The piece describes her sheltered upbringing, meticulous training in housekeeping, cooking, and social duties, and her role as companion to her mother. It argues such training yields a loyal, affectionate wife and helpful partner in life.
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Selfiah
Petro
Always Retain a Husband's Love in Home Life
A household advice piece argues it is easier to win a husband than to keep his love. It advises wives to understand their role, use gentleness over force, and cultivate his true nobility at home. The text extols how a wife can influence her husband by steady affection and smart guidance. It also references cookery books and a revised Australian cooking volume.
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Hght
Dyeing and Dry Cleaning a Specialty
Parcel sending highlighted with emphasis on dyeing and dry cleaning as key services. The line suggests quick parcel handling and specialized care for garments and fabrics. No additional details or dates provided.
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Beeeph Gillett
Highlands of
Scotland
REDIO
Mr. W
Brookie
the Dental Board
A. T. Ashman
Miss Hobbs
Commonwealth di
Feral General Banking
Caen Nat Teaee
Mme
Toneie
Oe Et Porsign
Eee Savings Bank Department
Hunter River
Geo. Smith
Ballarat
Ree
Ttabo
Parker
Mitie
Avery
Mim L. F. Seana
Ballarat Steam Laundry
Wills
Sale
Dalgety & Co, Ltd
Machinery Department
Bourke St
Chas. J. Grant
New Zealand
Asuurance Insurance Co. Ltd
Mutual Life
Grant Street
W. Horder
Ern
Moss
the People's Tailor
Grant Morton
Maddingley General Cemetery
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