Australians Flag Sparks Debate On Pride And Presence
A reader argues that Australia’s flag should be more visible at home and abroad. He notes its strong recognition in England, the cheerful air it lends public spaces, and urges a broader use through national displays and giveaways. He warns against swanking and calls for strategic promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australis
England
States
Regent-street
Piccadilly
Richmond
Ferry
Norfolk Broads
Australia
Australian matter and the flag as a starting tool
A discussion about using a flag to start a movement unfolds. The speaker mentions meeting someone, keeping quiet, and later bringing up the topic. The plan relies on flag symbolism, cheap rag and color, and public display to attract thousands of supporters, with wind aiding visibility.
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Heaven
Berlin Society Feud Ends With Hatpin Attack
In Berlin two high society women, Baroness Chris von Schendel and Frey Sybilla von Nordhauss, fought over a former cavalry officer. The feud escalated at Schonberg with hatpins and scissors, leaving Baroness von Schendel blinded in one eye. She received £70 in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Chris von Schendel
Frey Sybila von Nordhouses
Schonberg
Prau von Nordhaussant
Man Who Threw Money Away: Victorian Oddity and Wager Tale
The article recounts Mr. William Yates of the Yates engineering family dying after a peculiar habit of giving away cash. He once offered neighbours half a sovereign for a newspaper and, by a wager, gathered hungry men at an oat house where he treated them to substantial meals. The next morning he received five hundred begging letters at his hotel.
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William Yates
Messrs
Picturesque league for courtesy in Paria founded
A French women led by Andree D Albert establishes a league promoting politeness and gallantry, opposing modern rude behavior. She urges parents to teach consideration, citing child conduct on crowded transport and the decline of courtesy under twentieth century life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
Andree D'Albert
France
Hague
Mme
Maid Confesses Theft of Bicycle to Visit Sailor Lover
Lilian Pasty Lale a domestic servant from Besconsfiedd road Sur bitton pleaded guilty on remand to stealing a lady's bicycle from outside a drapery shop on Clarence street Kingston when arrested at Portsmouth. She told detectives I am very sorry I did it and I took the machine I wanted to go to manoeuvres. Her father’s evidence showed a history of twenty different placements, and the court bound her over under the Probation of Offenders Act for two years.
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Kingston-on
Lilian Pasty Lale
Besconsfiedd Road
Surbitton
Clarence-street
Ki Lala
Portsmouth
Oil King Rothfeller Fights Invasion Of Business Topic
Local reports say John D. Rothfeller known as the Oil King battles a wave of business interests into the district he controls. Fifty fourth acres in New York are cited as the location of this clash with retail shops noted as moving in over time.
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John D. Rothfeller
Fifty-fourth Acrest
New York
Former cornetist in Dan Godfrey's Band dies after long illness
The widow of Edward Matthew Barnes testified at Battersea inquest that Barnes, formerly with Dan Godfrey's band, had a leg amputation after a 1965 accident. Tuberculosis developed, leading to bronchial pneumonia and death. The surgeon blamed the accident for possible predisposition. The jury found Barnes unsound of mind and the inquest adjourned.
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Dan Godfrey
Battersea
Edward Matthew Barnes
Dagnan Road
Pbiham
Haines
Roral Army Clothing Stores
St. Thomas's Hospital
Makina
Leonard McBride
Barnee
Surprising Earnings at Sea on the Great Liners
A court case concerning a shipboard barber named Klein on the ill fated liner Teutonic. The widow claimed compensation after Klein died. testimony showed he earned only a shilling monthly from the company though he had a shop aboard and meals. Details dispute whether a contract existed obliging the company to pay more and how tips and sales figures affected his income.
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Sie
Siew
Gerther
Vale of Nouvenira
NSW Treasurer Attacks Auditor General Report Critique
The New South Wales Treasurer Mr Cann denounces misrepresentations in the Liberal press about the States finances. He argues the Auditor General report is damaging and clarifies that most of the £462,147 Debts Sinking Fund is not in the Treasury and questions the handling by the Debts Commissioners.
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New South Wales
Mr. Cann
Cann
Treasury Chest
Mr. Cagn
Auditor-General
Sydney “‘Morning Herald
Treasury
Auditor General
State Debts Commission
Lamlogten Plat Reported by Surveyor WW BK Hill
A report on the Lamlogten Plat includes survey details by Mr WW BK Hill and associates. The text notes the country’s condition as démee and outlines the surveyor’s findings and scope of work.
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BK Hill
Plateaus and access routes near Christmas Creek described
The passage discusses terrain around Christmas Creek with steep gorges and limited access. It notes large drainage areas south of the Plateau, potential routes via Hichmond Gap or Running Creek road, and estimates access costs at £5000 to £6000, considered excessive for warranted development.
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Running Creek
Ramee
Wr. Hill
Masked highwayman robs cyclists near Fellgate
Two women cyclists from Dunstan to South Shields report a masked man with two revolvers at Fellgate, four miles from their destination. He forced them to dismount, demanded money from two purses, and ordered them to cycle back. Both women, Elizabeth Kirby and Miss Mary Scorer, fled. police were informed. The assailant is described as a rough-looking man about 24.
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Jarrow
Dunstan
South Shields
Fellgate
Mre
Elizabeth Kirby
Mary Scorer
Inviston
Monkton Village
Chaudra
Howe'er
Monkton
Cairns Bowkett Society Share Schedule
Two shares issued with dividend pattern. First week allot 1/6 share, then 1 share per week for each S share. Officials note adherence to Society rules.
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Cairns Bowkett Society
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B.P.& Co. Ltd
Inocs Oman
BOOTS
Monster Clearing
Lisle
Ag Eades
Ladies’ & Gent's
Cairns
Philp & Co. Ltd
T Street
Baroeems von Schende
George Lisha
Keen
Zephver
Adies
Emelde
Aley
Liska’i
Golden Grove
Atherton
League
Bobby
Rockfeller
CASON
Crockeeywans
John Boland
Pam
Haller
Veniain
Famous Band
Behmd
Barber's Department
Arbers
Ate
Inued
Highwayman
Bosanko
E. P
Ord.j
Bossat Kowarp Gardiner
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