North Queensland rambler recalls early voyage and work quest
A diarist recounts traveling to Circular Head and North Queensland, seeking work, describing boot shop purchases, a hopeful Northward future, hardship, and a camp life with friend Joe. He details shifts, hunger, and the lure of the Northern Eldorado, ending with reflections on honesty and shared misfortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noeienn Herald
Viti Teethtorks
Queimaria
Yorking Claws
Taye
Woking
Circular Head
North Wear
Bert
Bristine
Toby
Eldorado
Bern
Rome
Iran
Cairne Pier
Meenery
Ted
Tomy
Diamay
Abo Street
Gadabonteaighfont
Uae
Wedding Customs and Bride Attire in Early Traditions
Fragmentary discussion on wedding customs noting emphasis on bride attire and decor. Mentions veils gowns and personal style, with references to traditional roles and the importance of presentation in early ceremonies.
Doan's Backache Pills Offer Quick Kidney Relief
A reader testimonials describe relief from backache and kidney pains after taking Doan's Backache Pills. The account mentions prior fatigue and lameness, noting the medicine provided prompt improvement and full cure, with price cited as 2 shillings 9 pence per bottle from ESS Hatton Siren and Spaegy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gari
Carr
Bean
Omens and death superstitions in a northern town
A cor respondent recalls two omens linked to death. In the first, a bird omen prompted a wife to send her husband away, who arrived to learn his mother died an hour earlier. In the second, a falling picture led the landlady to predict a death next month, while a man’s illness and a later warning framed family fears.
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Joe T Iwan Comery
Wwe
Joe
Tiny
Setion
Ponce
Wight
Strant Howe
Uefa
Bock
Bayer
Galery
Family Man
Curtshack
Mall
Pasalag
Alain
Amall
Midlands
Green Glasses Improve Fitter With Dull Vision
A fragmented note reports improved eyesight using Green's glasses for dull vision and headaches. The misread text mentions Peri and Bree Far with altered phrases and unclear names, but centers on glasses aiding vision and relief of headaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Sydney customs cut 100 percent duty on Japanese goods
Australian reporters describe Sydney customs action on Japanese foods under the East Act. A 100 percent duty was reduced to 25 percent after inquiries and review at Melbourne headquarters. Goods remain held pending final clearance as consignees await home consumption figures and further details from the Customs Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexss
Barkley
Kin
Melbourne
Sydney
Nonte
Cus
Korma
Sinaeat Aillerse
Japan
Customs Department
Pee Yo Legitien
Preventive care and home remedies urged in health note
A fragment discusses sickness prevention through routine care and home remedies. It promotes regular doctor visits, household hygiene, and using a product called Indian Boot Pilly as preparation for health, insisting these practices keep the body clean and protect against disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sing
Weil
Owen Hele
Forgery Counterfeiting Exposed in London Suburbs Paper Mills
Within twenty miles of London two villages supply raw material for a press that prints the called daily issues. The paper mill employs about 100, mostly women, and has safeguards against forged notes. Workers are under supervision as documents pass through the mill for the Treasury representatives.
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London
Cheostele
Mailligne
Viewaury Pares Constantys
Ion Waa
Aimee
Pete Masry
Embrys
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