Fettered by Paul Trent and a Theatre Bridegroom
Diana Cameron and Cora witness Fordyce die by his own hand after his exposure. Garth Cameron assists Fordyce’s departure and marries Diana while Cora proves a capable actress, eventually becoming a bridesmaid as Garth and Diana wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diana
Phoraton
Warners
Regent
Garth
Ralief
Cora
Thornton
Christine
House of Commons
Ironhampton
Inez
Trevor Thornton
How She Lost Faith The Husband Denies Allegations
A quarrel between a husband and wife unfolds over fidelity and trust as the husband claims he was working late at the office while the wife accuses him of deception. She ridicules fortune telling and recounts a previous reading that promised a rich, handsome, kind, attentive and truthful husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Foster
Fordyce
Stock Exchange
Djang
Cora
Ehicr
Pines
Valerie Stantn
Diana
Cameron
Jealyony
Garth
Studio
Sid
Hil Kisser
Ida Cora
Guy Pardyce
Tani
Guy Fordyce
Atlas George Foster
Gersolt
Mr. Cameron
Lake Eacham
Kesell
The
Lakes Trust
New Lakes
Yungaburra
Keasell
Associaon
Pione
Queens
Rome
Appius Claudius
Appian Gate
Lodgers Stir Up Trouble Over Cat Mischief
A man returns home to find a warm moving hump under the bedcovers and discovers a cat. He strikes with a cricket bat, then bills the lodgers for a hot water bottle and ruined bed clothes, listing 15 shillings. The tale humorously portrays exaggerated consequences of a domestic prank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
What He Was Playing And Other Comic Sketch Snippets
A jumble of humorous exchanges and sketches from a past issue describing a pianoforte recital, quips about willpower and luck, office tomfoolery, social missteps, a joke about a parrot, a village school scene, and a wry remark on bachelorhood versus marriage. The piece reads as a collage of gags and light captions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Vere de Vere
Call of the North Australia's Wonderland Journey North
A vivid travelogue recounts timber camps near Millam Milla, Lake Eacham and Herberton, detailing pine logs, cedar stands, mineral riches, and a lakes trust funding roads and reafforestation. The party visits Atherton, Millstream Falls, Tully, Mackay, and Gladstone, praising sugar regions and promising future leases, roads, and development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millam Milla
Lake
Eacham
Queensland
Atherton
Herberton
Emsslyds
Tts
Great
North
Evertions
Indand
Atention
Bacham
Barrino
Inconsistent Farmers and Selfish Trade Views
A 1920s letter argues against rural protectionism and for domestic markets. It cites Gladstone on selfishness, contrasts Australian duties with US McKinley tariff gains, and estimates job and population boosts from protected secondary industries. The piece endorses wider manufacturing to create local markets for farmers, urging farmers to back protective policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Australia
Republic
Mastey Greene
Greene
Australian Industries Protection League
Useful animal causes domestic debate in a humorous scene
Jones visits Smith and meets a St Bernard that Smith defends as a noble, faithful dog. A running gag about the dog allegedly causing messes while saving the owner from scoldings ends with Jones boasting he would not sell the dog, noting its loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Smith
Mit
Henry Smith
Henry
Noot Tommor
Cheap Seville Oranges For Sale In Victoria
A group of soldiers in Victoria offer Seville oranges at a cheap rate to clear crops. Oranges suit marmalade and are priced at 8 shillings per bushel. Interested readers should send a postal order or cheque for 8 shillings plus exchange to the secretary of the Victorian Central Citrus Association in Melbourne to place orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Melbourne
Victorian Central Citrus Association
Collingentreat
Charles Dickens Endorsement Ad for A M Drops
An old advertisement excerpt promotes A.M. drops by T. A. Dickson Chemist Geelong claiming benefits for indigestion and liver trouble. It cites Charles Dickens and urges readers to take 80 drops with each meal, positioning the product as a guide to life happiness and family ease, with price listed as 3 shillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dickens
Providence
Hhe Kids
A.M
T. A. Dickson
Chemitet
Geelong
Rock Candy Cries Echo Through Rainy Door Scene
A bizarre exchange unfolds as a rain boy wails about rock candy and gum drops at an old man by the door. The man reacts with wrath while the boy exclaims nonsensical phrases, highlighting a surreal rural moment.
Quite A Different Thing From Newspaper Mischief
A humorous dialogue sketches a married couple with a new housemaid. The wife laments her husband’s inattention while the old wife recalls a dinner miscue. The second woman notes the maid allows more freedom and helps housework feel easier.
Hair care claim leads to dubious product pitch
An OCR fragment promotes a beauty product with bold health claims and cosmetic promises. It mentions rejuvenation and hair improvement, lists invented or unclear ingredients, and references a mysterious chemist and locations, presenting a promotional solicitation with uncertain credibility.
Ambuances Patents Granted Information Notice
Os patents tein ae obtained for Ambuances o6la ae fwil Information on Application th A. T. Madden Patent Attorney Wetlow Institute of Patent Attorneys of Australia Corner Colina and William Btreste Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Madden
Wetlow Institute of Patent Attornayes of
Australia
Corner Colina
William Btreste
Melbourne
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Paul Trent
Forityco
Teamia
Pantyee
Pardyee
Digna
Deana
Diaon
Cosseyon
Cara
Perean
Diina
Prion
Garth Cameron
Advics
Wanda
Yordgen
Lana
Can- Sa
Awal bin
Cora Walil Brokanly
Bane
Cors
Hit
Ind
Nan
Dianna
Jim
London
Ordora
Epett
Lim
Cora Lomax
Onhuly
Trevor
Mira Spite
Flounder
Miss Sharpun
Stith
Brown
Boas
Gia
Wall
Landindy
Fends
Ladien
Flo
Jack
Dad
Filmeey
Denjer
Miso Witz
Walt
Tommy
Earth
Call OF the North
Australia's Wonderland
Racha
Latium
Campania
Samium
Apulia
Brundusium
Brindia
Altough
Quoensland
Selven
Barron Falls
Robb
Cairnxamin
Townsville
Cardwell
Mackay
Austrailans
Glad-stone
Gladstone
Targinie
Questsland
Ohi Punk
Brisbane
Drisvane
Mateo
Ake Eacham
North Queensland
J. H. Kessel
Australian Provincial Press Association
Queensland Country Press Association
New Lakes Road
Robura
Redun
Wyghee
Acta
Mort Arnpure
Iim Ale
Rohl Henalii
Tienen Dimatrnet
Routh Meiterarne
Victoriy
Cain
Fry Orden Nxpreiniliy
Tein Ae
Dinnse Brothers
Dodge Brothers
Detroit
Canada Cycle & Motor CO. (Inc.), Pty. Ltd
Latrobe Street
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