Ongolata Gold Fields Manager's Report
Byles Mongolais Gold Mining Co NL reports fortnight to January 23. Work resumed January 12. No Y Tunnel shows fair progress as it widens toward the northeast, gold carried by pay test. Drive advanced four feet. new tunnel 80 feet farther down the hill to under old works. New tunnel advanced 28 feet. Later sections north of present workings show slaking protests. Progress for term 12 feet. Bottom is slate with ore veins. Shaft shows encouraging signs.
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Byles Mongolais Gold Mining Co
Fuir
Bridegroom Speech Woes at Wedding Breakfast
A writer laments wedding speeches in which grooms rush brief thanks or stall for time. The bride remains the focal point at the head table, often smiling yet secretly overwhelmed, while awkward pauses and giggles from guests test the couple's nerves.
Warmsworth Church Towers Half a Mile Away
A 12th century Warmsworth church near Doncaster features a tower a half mile from the building. The Arun del church in Sussex has a walled off chancel that became private property of the Duke of Norfolk in 1879. A high altar was set up and Catholic services now occur there while Anglicans worship on the other side of the wall.
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Warmsworth
Doncaster
England
Arundel
Sussex
Duke of Norfolk
Eating Humble Pie Origins From Feudal Practice
The saying Eating humble pie is linked to medieval lords dining at a high table while retainers ate below. Venison entrails, called umbles, were prepared into a pie for the lower-table diners, implying a lower status for those eating it.
Etiquette notes on wedding ceremonies and reception decorum
The article reflects on wedding customs and speeches, recommending restraint and humor. It describes stern family admonitions, awkward speeches, and the tension of departures, urging fewer formalities, more sociability, and a skilled, respectful comic intervening to ease strains. It highlights the need to limit speeches and improve the groom and bride’s reception.
Advertising Song Aims at Payoff in Plain Terms
A playful verse extols the value of advertising, noting that codfish never cackle yet judges of merit respect the honest effort. The homely hen is praised, and the overall message is that it pays to advertise.
High Class Ram Purchase From Uardry Stud
Delgety and Coy Ltd W Gebhardt and Sons Mokote and Mr Bryan report taking delivery of an outstanding special stud Merino ram from Verdry Stud of Charles Mills Limited Hay New South Wales. Mrs W Gebhardt praised a preview purchase leading to two repeat orders. The two-year-old ram carries dense wool and stands well built with strong topline and neck. Its sire was prominent at the Sydney Show in 1988.
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Delgety & Coy Ltd
Messrs &, W. Gebhardt & Sons
Mokote
Bryan
Verdry
Charles Mills Limited
Hay
New South Wales
W. Gebhardt
Uardry
Sydney
NoceLess Power From Ethyl Petrol Boosts Car Performance
The article argues that higher compression ratios require anti knock fuel and promotes Ethyl petrol as the solution. It highlights reduced knocking, cooler engines, better top gear performance, improved acceleration, and more miles per gallon, with claims of global motorist approval and a red dye for easy identification.
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Mnotot
Fneressean Atiok
Australis
Peas and Beans Cooking Method From a French Chef
Instructions on cooking green peas and French beans in boiling water with salt sugar and optional mint. Emphasizes not letting water drop below boil, using butter, pepper, and occasional mint, parsley, lettuce leaves for flavor. A stray anecdote mentions two city men camping and witnessing a glow worm.
Our Peerless Land and the World of Propaganda
The piece argues propaganda shapes national perception through slogans like Made in Germany and Gods own Country. It notes Australia’s appeal, climate, resources, and population growth as investment and immigration opportunities, ending with a family joke about a bank deciding holiday plans.
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New England
Chaucer
Germany
Japan
United States
America
Commonwealth
Riviers
Califoria
Paul Cheyne
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Ongolata
Walker & Sons
Jeffery & Byrne
W. G. Terry
Kooringa
Forgan
Forgen
J. & R. Forgan Ltd
Crystal Brook
Port Pirie
Malvern
Burrs
South Australis
Malvern Star
Thomson
George
Hhim Wal
Uer
Iurgh
Vous
Ariely
Uardry Stud
Campoas
Willis
Dad
Nelson Hann
Apne
Jennison
Phone
Pederson & Son
Marshall
the Quality Shoe Store
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