The Woman's Place Is In The Home And On The Golf Course
In a 1900s style column the writer praises modern home tech like electric washers and ironers, saying chores are quicker and the woman can still pursue golf and tennis. Aunt Mary Baking Powder is advertised as a fail safe for cakes and pastries, with a cooker book offer from Tillock & Co. in Sydney.
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Tims
Aunt Mary
Tillock & Co., Ltd
Kent
Liverpool Streets
Sydney
Death of Mrs Edgeworth Old Binalong Resident
From Our Correspondent Mrs Mary Edgeworth a former Binalong resident died at her daughter’s home in Grenville on Friday 20 April aged 138 years. She was a relic of James Edgeworth and is survived by daughters Mrs W Castles and Mrs H West and son Georgerth. Funeral held at Granville on Saturday 1 May.
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Binalong
Mary Edgeworth
Grenville
Elizabeth Edgeworth
Biralong
James Edgeworth
J. Barrett
Granville
W. Castles
Auburn
H. West
Leeton
Georgerth
Rest
Moorrumburrah
CANNING ACT FINES IN QUEANBEYAN POLICE COURT
In Queanbeyan last week Leslie Arthur Swan was fined £10 by Mr W F Brits P M on a charge related to failing to retain seven days of original betting sheets. Oswald Guan was fined £10 for not keeping duplicate written records of bets made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queanbeyan
Leslie Arthur Swan
W. F. Brits
P.M
Oswald Guan
Signalling on the Road for Safe Driving
The article urges drivers to use clear timely signals when stopping turning or overtaking to avoid accidents. It cites regulations as guiding proper signals and warns that failure to signal causes hazards and injuries. It emphasizes courtesy and common sense as the basis for safer traffic movement.
Firm Allies Link Producers to Consumers in Australia
The article argues factories are vital allies to farmers by employing locals and expanding customers through protection and exchange. It notes overseas markets offer little for producers, cites France Germany and Italy wheat imports, and says Japan and Manchukuo markets fade while immigrants can fill gaps by growing secondary ventures.
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Australia
France
Italy
Germany
Japan
Alee Consum
New Wing Opens at Mt St Josephs Old People's Home
Public support helps fund the memorial wing with £1500 granted for construction costs. The Mt St Josephs Old People’s Home opened with over 1000 attendees as Minister for Health H F Fitzsimmons praised the Catholic community’s care for the aged. Dr Colvin of the Hospital Commission lauded the community’s example and a £1000 on-site subscription was raised amid sunny weather and visiting crowds. Tributes were paid to Mother Alexis, longtime Mother Superior of the Home.
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Mt. St Joseph's Old People's Home
H. F. Fitzsimmons
Colvin
Hospital Commission
Peakera
Mother Alexis
Goulburn
Barry
Hennessy
The
Hospitals Commission
Whelan
Orange Base Hospital
Bryant
City Mutual Assurance Co
Martin
M.L.A
Dean Sharkey
PLP
Tumut
J. McKenna
Adm
Galong
J. Morrison
Young
Sheehan
P.P
Boorowa
M-Dade
Grenfell
Mother Francia
Fitzsimmons
R. Rumble
Bartley
Koorawatha
Arso
Discourse on Australian industry and literature mix
The article discusses Australian economic tensions between wheat and wool, urges local employment, notes shifting external influences, and reviews the May issue of the Australian Journal with stories by G Graham Robertson and others. It also covers a ceremony in Boorowa with donors, clergy, and figures like Bishop Barry and Dr Colvin.
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G. Graham-Robertson
Melbourne
Sydney
Amalgamated Swagmen of Australia Rules Unearthed
A Nyngan Observer account recounts rules drafted by Phillip Mowbrey for the Amalgamated Swagmen of Australia. The document lists quirky prohibitions and practices for swagmen, from age limits and rations to tobacco sharing and travel restrictions, noting the union is now defunct with members long gone.
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Nyngan Observer
Bill Bowsyeng
Lachlan
Tatteroall
Australia
Phillip Mowbrey
Scotty the Wrinkle
Paradise
Canton Lepers Executed in Mass Killing Scene
A Canton report says Inland authorities killed about 200 lepers including men and women. They were forced into boats believed to be sunk, then marched toward mountains where a mass grave awaited. The slaughter continued into the morning with many victims buried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Kwaolung
Grenfell Voters Reject Sewerage Proposal
After weeks of debate Grenfell ratepayers defeated the sewerage proposals by 212 to 167 with 240 more ratepayers not indicating a preference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenfell
Ifs
Hoppers Trail of Drought Conditions Across Regions
The article notes a hopper driven drought with shortage of pasture across the north west central wear and upper south west. It cites grasshopper swarms as the main cause of feed scarcity, leading stockowners to hand feed or move stock while rabbits remain scarce. A small fly parasitized hoppers causing about 20 percent mortality but is not considered a control factor.
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Coonabrahran
Eye care and eye strain from daily use
An advertisement urges rest for the eyes and promotes J. B. Burgers Optometrists at 67 Castlereagh Street Sydney. They will visit the Royal Standard Hotel Boorowa on Saturday May 22 for eye examinations.
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J.B
R. Burgess
F.L0
M.lo
Culwulla
Boorowa
Royal StanDard Hotel
J. B. & R. Burgers
F.lo
Castlereagh Street
Sydney
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Marengo
Graham, Rye Park
Reid's Flat
Cowra
Murphy Bros
Canberra Steam Laundry Ltd
Ertie
Edgeworth
C. N. Neale
Deputy Commission For Road Transport
People's Home
Club Lager
Tooheys
Albion
Harden
Carrington Hotel
Atien
Paul Cheyne
Australian Journal
Gloria
Myra Morris
Rex Grayson
Louis Kaye
Ralph Walton
Court Street
Patroni’s
Marsden Street
Guild Hall
Swaggies’ Union
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