Monthly treat for women in Everylady's Journal
A letter to the editor praises Everylady's Journal as a popular magazine loved by women and useful for the whole family. The July issue offers fashion pages practical departments four free patterns and short stories plus Mother craft and Child Psychology features. It costs sixpence and is available by post from Stanley Street West Melbourne Victoria Australia.
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Everylady's
Everybady's
London
Everylady's Journal
Betty
Everylady’s
Stanley Street
West
Melbourne
Victoria
Murriago couple quietly wed in Rockeliffe ceremony
Phyllis Salem and George Alfred Bush, both from Murriago, were married recently at Rockeliffe with Rev. H S Doust officiating. The bride wore a blue wool de chene dress. Sister Joan served as bridesmaid and Mr B Ryan attended the groom.
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Murriago
Phyllis
H. A. Salem
Rockeliffe
George Alfred
Ernest Bush
H. 8. Doust
Young
Joan
B. Ryan
Dopper Briggs Wedding At Cootamundra Church
The Methodist Church in Cootamundra hosted the marriage of Lealle Dopper, elder son of Mr and Mrs W J Dopper of Wallemdbeen, and Ruth Briggs daughter of Mr Henry Briggs and the late Mrs Briggs. Miss Nancy Briers served as bridesmaid and Eric Dopper acted as best man. Rev J H Sorrell officiated.
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Cootamundra
Lealle Dopper
W. J. Dopper
Wallemdbeen
Ruth Briggs
Henry Briggs
Briggs
Nancy Briers
Eric Dopper
Clongyman
J. H. Sorrell
St. Mary's Church
Young
Phyllis Sneddon
W. Sneddon
Richard Roberts
Yaes
Liverpool
Enmland
Monsignor Hennessy
Elsie Porter
Ene Sneddon
Local notices and engagements from Crookwell district
Personal Mrs. Marshall enters Crookwell District Hospital after major operation. Sir Phillip Street resigns as Chief Justice and Le Brun Brown steps down, to be replaced by W. Arnott. Several public notices: John Ryan sent to Cowra District Hospital, Wanda's daughter Hearne announces engagement to Hedley Grove. Demontrille stationmaster William Anderson to retire after 43 years. Engagements include Beth Beveridge to Nelson Walmsley and Ora Pugh to Frank J Miller. Death of William Bowering noted. Roger V. Bankes obituary at Dubbo. Humorous exchange about summer rising times.
Boorowa School Sport Draws Convent Victory
The School Journal notes enthusiastic games of basketball and football at Boorowa Public School with the Convent securing wins in both matches. Other items include trips, P C Association activities, and a camping diary by Eighth Class pupil K McLean detailing a fortnight by the river with patrol leader Pamela's injury and eventual return home.
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Boorowa
Boorowa Convent
Convent
Sydney
Captain Cook
Melbourne
P. & C. Association
Convent Girls Defeat Public Girls In Afternoon Basket Ball
A Wednesday match on the Public ground ends 43 to 15 in favor of the Convent team. Thora Huleatt, Dot Cronin and Nora For starred for the Convent while Mira Mona Huleatt refereed. Spectators praised sportsmanship as both sides look forward to a rematch.
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Convent
Thora Huleatt
Dot Cronin
Nora
Mira Mona Huleatt
Enid Prosser
Dick Ryan
Thora Hulcatt
Sturt's Kindness Saves Explorer on Murray River
In a recount from Alma McCann, Captain Charles Sturt and his party faced a hostile crowd of natives on the Murray River. A black helper, once aided by Sturt, sprang to defend the group, guiding them to safety as tension peaked. Sturt avoided quarrel, earning trust through calm acts and restraint.
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Australia
Charles Sturt
Cartain Charlies Sturt
Murray River
Sturt
Alma McCann
Guides Plan Camping Trip by Murrumbidgee River
A girl guide patrol led by Pamela plans a Christmas holiday camping trip with Miss Smith and seven other guides, eight in total, near a small town away from the Murrumbidgee River.
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Miss Smith
Pamela
Joan
Ruth
Lily
Marjorie
Peggy
Beryl
Murrumbidgee
Lady Clare and the Hidden Heiress of Westminster
A fragmentary retelling blends Lord Ronald and Lady Clare with a nurse’s revelation that Lady Clare is an impostor. The tale traces identity, love, and social rank as Lady Clare abandons her assumed name and fate, while a white deer accompanies her on a journey away from deceit and toward an uncertain future.
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Lfred Lord Tennyson
Fenlands
England
Poets Corner
Westminster Abbey
Lady Clare
Lord Ronald
Meare
Alice
Ronald
Alice Sid
Dale
Bridge Warning Steers Pedestrians From Unsafe Route
A passerby warned others as a bridge proved unsafe amid a downpour. He clutched a lantern and shouted to keep back while a horse and cart careened toward the corner with parked vehicles nearby.
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Cormer
Bridge Collapse Tragedy After Endless Splash At Night
Eyewitnesses recount a cart crash on a bridge that gave way. A man disappeared into the river and was found dead on the bank the next morning after the bridge sank and vanished beneath the water. IAN DUTFIELD. Third Class. MY DOLL HAVE a niece doll and her dress has frills etc. Betty Bell. Second Lives.
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Ian Dutfield
Hee
Bey
Betty Bell
Sleeping doll described by Rose Morgan
A brief note describes a child’s sleeping doll with curly fair hair, a pink dress and shoes, red socks. Rose Morgan from Second Class signs the item.
Convent School Beats Public Schools In Football Match
The Convent team won 10 to 6 on our ground, citing lack of practice for the Public Schools. Readiness to hire a coach on Wednesday is hoped to improve future games. Notable Convent players were TL Kemp T Ceeney A Fahey and K Martin. Public players included Reynolds Dorsett R Hryce and G Shelley. Bryce impressed with ball handling while Convent backs controlled play. A trophy donated for interschool competition is reportedly under preparation though rules are not yet drawn up.
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Convent
TL Kemp
T. Ceeney
A. Fahey
K. Martin
Reynolds
Dorsett
R. Hryce
G. Shelley
Bryce Gore
Pleasant Trip to Grafton Holiday Narrative
A daughter recounts a December journey from Sydney to Crafton passing ironworks, Hastings River, and Kempney timber forests. She notes water lilies and a near snake sighting, describes coastal views with sugar mills and dairy facilities, and recalls four months spent in Grafton with family. Lorna Peet Sixth Class.
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Sydney
Crafton
Newcast
Hastings
Kempney
Grafton
Lorna Peet
Persephone the Daughter of Demeter and Her Abduction
The myth recounts Persephone, daughter of Jupiter and Demeter, taken by Pluto while gathering flowers. Demeter's anger causes barren earth until Hermes retrieves her. Persephone eats a pomegranate, spending part of year with Pluto and part with her mother, explaining the seasons. The tale, from the Homeric hymn and later variants, centers on Persephone as the secret grain within the earth.
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Persephone
Proserpina
Jupiter
Demeter
Greece
Pluto
Nyssan
Olympus
Earth
Thone
Celeus
Hermes
Cross Pens and Diggers Clash Over Shire Memorial
A reader letter attacks Mr Martin and the Soldier deputation to the Shire Council, accusing supporters of insincerity and urging ratepayers to back honest candidates at the next council election. The writer blasts local figures tied to the ALF and calls for justice for the returned soldier and public accountability in wartime price effects.
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Burrawa
Shire Council
W. J. Martin
Hill
Martin
Journals and Lapses in a Nevy Paper’s Proof Crew
A collection of humorous errors and misprints from a wartime Perth daily, illustrating how headlines and captions misstate names, ages, and events. The piece notes pranks by linotype operators, misheard quotes, and libellous slips, ending with a satirical line about a maiden and a bank. It references Kaiser, Edward, and a range of social figures in lighthearted but pointed critique.
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Perth
Wilhelm
King Edward
Edward the
Pacemaker
Learmonts and Court Action in Gloucester Shire
Local items note Learmonts Winter Sale with rugs coats and fabrics. The Gloucester RS.L sub branch prosecuted Gloucester Shire Council claiming the Engineer favored a discharged soldier. case dismissed without defence evidence. Also reported: wedding at St Marys Young. town baths loan approval. deaths of Dave Black and Mrs Collins. and Empire Talkies ads featuring Colman in Unholy Garden.
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Gloucester
Rs.l
Jover
Colman
Empire Talkies
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Pitt, Son & Badgery, Ltd
O'Connell Street
State Lottery
W. H. Whiddon
Dopper — Briggs
Dimmock's Pharmacy
D. W. Hallahan
Marsden Street
Wilfred J. Fisher
Cumming’ Buildings
Court House Hotel
Phillip Street
le Brun Brown
Licenses Reduction Board
W. 3. Arnott
John Ryan
Wattamondara
Cowra
Cowra District Hospital
Mins
Wanda
F. J. Hearne
Welcott
Bigga
Hedley
M. A. Grove
Crookwell
Railway Department
William P. Anderson
Demondrille
Albury
Harden
Beth” Beveridg
T. Beveridge
William Bowering
Byrock
Misa Ora Pugh
W. Pugh
Capper Street
Tumut
Frank J. Miller
Weeden Ltd
W. J. Miller
Victoria Hill
Dubbo
Roger V. Bankes
Narromine “News
Una
J. T. Collina
Charles
W. J. Watson
Manly
the School Journal
K. McLean
Lily McCann
Clauss
Lves
Rose Morgan
MYTH
Supreme Court
Macie Prosser
Learmont
Ronald Colman
Leonard
Dad
Velue
Pomart
Specker
Dave Black
Black
Young Municipal Council
Burrinjuck
Sacred Heart Hospital
Anna Collins
Joseph Collins
Wrera
Goulburn
Martha Gooch
Sert
Gooch
Murringo
J. Haddon
Cooma
Candela
Berriedale
Barmedman
Sergt. Nolan
T. A. Willis
Noma
Moongulla
Collarenebri
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