Island Shrine and Serpent Home Near Troy Narrative
Fragmentary antiquarian note describes birds guarding a shrine on a small island. It mentions sea rites, sacred pavement, and a home of serpents said to render surrounding waters undrinkable. References Achilles and Thetis, island legends, and old treaties touch Ottoman era power shifts and failed attempts to seize the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Shah Nilety
Prinalwitle
le Mank
Eurpuite
Pilotini
Neurite
Mit Reat
Medien
Pethur
Acti Ton Valire
Achilles
Thetis
Achitter
Purley
Rueela
Hichuncon
Thanuhe
Driatt
Tke
Salton Haat
Trland
Sireyeth
Amazing Salaries in Show Business and Romance Tale
A fragmented excerpt hints at a romantic scene where a landlady declines a proposal, set against chatter about high salaries in entertainment. Names like Harry Lauder Caruso Chaplin appear alongside speculation on ministerial pay, reflecting a mix of society gossip and showbiz finance from a past era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lauder
Heatheadl
Seatlad
Caruso
Seare Pish
Charlé Chaptin
Yinfieum
Hank
Indigestion cures claimed by Warner’s Safe Cure users
Letters from Mrs Dora McDonald of Kensington Victoria and another user describe long battles with indigestion and headaches before using Warner’s Safe Cure. Both credit substantial recovery after treatment, with improved appetite and lasting relief. The ad notes Warner’s Lite Cure sold in 5 shillings bottles and 2/6 concentrated form.
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Prom
George Franklin
Serceant
Bathurat Street
Hobart
Tas
Melbourne
Warner
Dora McDonald
McCrackemstreet
Kensington
Vic
Vast fortunes in shipping as wartime profits soar
Reports show major shipowners earning multi million pounds profits in 1915 and 1916 with White Star Line alone posting 1 968 286 pounds after taxes. Other firms claim hundreds of thousands to millions in profits as demand for vessels remains high and old ships fetch inflated prices. Other market notes cover Melbourne wool and pork trades with strong prices and active auctions indicating brisk commerce across sectors.
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White Star Line
Hea Denn
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Datcety & Co. Ltd
Victoria
Germany
France
Tn Navamiber
Anit
Priynwer
Pldmich
Len Miles
Rattall
Helbind
the Union Trustee Co. of Australia Limited
Tr Collins
Aml
Poore
Manador
Poultry
Hylands
Alfa
A. Hartram & Son
Bourke. Eee
Wm. Haughton & Co
Little Collins ST
Fison's Sheep Dip
Well Co
Metropole
Melbourns
Regett
Bled
Inmoneta
Bid
Indesine
Ydromyliim
T. Stott & Son Wholesale Pruit Merchants
Western Market
Conalenment
Advien Anil Settinente
Spencer Street
Stone & CO
Robert Schulte
Whotesaia Gommission Mok
Galéemen
North Melbourne
Northcote
Morteaues
Clarke & Co, Pty
Nosrautech
Queen Street
Mels
Dward Fanning
Bay
Merchant
Air WM
Irvin KC
Jon
Donald Mackinnon
HarristerateLaw
G. McCutcheon
Mila
Stewart McArthur
Ing
Barrhater
Treates
Jorl Pox
J Martin
Bryan Bros
Colag, Vic
The
Isle OF Serpents
Pers
Ambler
Maent
J. Ambler
Collins Street
Russell St
Fe Bey
Clon Centurien
Melbourn
Ali Chemiats and
My, Rockers, Duerdin’s, All Merchants, Peet Ot
Celtor
Tobuya
Feaer
Luouane
Iift
Rhodes ‘Motor Cycle Co. Ply. Ltd
Bhai
Coffey Bros. Pty. Ltd
City
Church Street
South
Richmond
Bole Agente
Tarrant
Russell Bt, Melbourns
Frenchlym
Gantois Tyre Company
Acotortt
Dergougnan Tyre Cosi- Vany
Gaulois” Tyres
Bergougnan
Bergougnan Tyre Company
Sydney
Adelaide
Brisbane
Launceston
Shipowners
EL Dorado
Itetria
Messra, McPhail, Anderson and Co
Bourke-street
Gippsland
Davey
Greensborough
F. Miller
Yarragon
W. Bary
Neerim
J. Singleton
Christie's
J. Jago
Mansfield
E. Bendall
Welshpool
R. G. Gardiner
Yannathan
His
Urke St
DERS
Ibourke Street
Collins Stare
Tro
Alston’s
James Alston
Queen's Bridge
Malboursa
Ford Iotor
Para
B. BH. Jenkins
Rainbow
Grey Donald
PD. Butt
Ararat
CC. Carrick
Euron
B. Hrowball
Renfree
Dandenong
L. Day
Eyeram
Tatorn
Brest Lark Beechworth
Crean
Manning
de Yarrawonga
Gregory and Co
Murcin
J. 2 Chandler
Rontearth
Torehon Lace Co
Colling Street
R. Byron Moore
Day
Collins ST
WARD
Australian People's
Felton, Grimwade & Co
Lister
Wigston
Kyredl
Sir Anova
I Langwill Bros. & Davies
Upan
Spee
Fralises
Osresaes
West
W. Reynolds & Son Pty. Ltd
Wholezaie
Metropolitan Moat Market
North Mel
Ouane
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