Local Papers as Miniature Chronicles of Town Life
A nostalgic note on how the local paper records birth, marriage, and death, linking every reader to the town’s microcosm. The piece recalls familiar streets, a council chamber, a tobacconist, and daily life events, noting how residents become part of the community chronicle through names and small incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dee
Joloe Lesimuen
Memay
Fia
Cam
Mimali
Snech
Troll
Chiffon
Train
Rell
Gieci
Weeding Out Campaign Aims at Foreign Workers in France
Paris reports a sweeping plan led by Labour Minister M Jacquier to expel foreign laborers from France to aid French employment. After World War I labor shortages, riots have erupted as natives oppose foreign workers. Governments struggle to repatriate workers, but Jacquier press threatens harsher action to ensure only essential foreigners remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Jacqubher
Rench
Paris
London
Daily Express
Bola
Franen
Lange
Jobe
France
Sionor Musgolin
M. Jacquier
Permits to Travel Stock Issued by Stock Inspector
Over the past week stock permits were issued by Stock Inspector Mr EKJ Tannock for multiple consignments. Included are six bullocks from Albert Park to Charleville then by rail to Quilpie for J Cash, Quilpie. four mixed herd animals to Moruya. 4200 wethers from Chacpie to Wallungerria. 2000 ewes and four plant horses from Charleville to Borra for J Mec Heary. and other entries involving Roamkyix, Myendeine, Boothulla, and Wade home among various owners and charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EK J. Tannock
Albert Park
Joey
Charteville
Quilpie
J Cash
Winssol
Bonde
Frith Fre
Mertin
Uden
Wrewr
HK Tnttodle
Bip
Roamkyix
F. Palazsi
Moruya
Eener
India
I Macket
Miegunyyah
J. Wo
Weir
Miegunyvah
J. Weir
Werrina
Myradotta
Fropeix
Myendeine
Payne
Essex
Bootholla
Stirton
Boothulla
Bo Lynch
Wethers
Chacpie Hural
Wallungerria
H. B. Coward
Bierbank
Charleville
Borra
J. Mec Heary
Wade
Thartby
T. Wade
Thuriby
A. Cassidy
Char
Famous Pink Diamond Heads to London Market Sale
The 14 carat pink diamond once owned by Catherine the Great of Russia and later by the Russian royal family after the Bolshevik revolution has entered the London market. Valued at over £25,000, the stone was removed from its setting after the revolution and later carried to England by Grand Duchess Michael, hidden in her clothing, before a private sale to its current possessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catheoine the Great
Houssia
Persia
London
England
Michael
Powsesor
Local paper portraits reveal neighbors and merchants in focus
A reflective piece describes a town newspaper's lively page of pictures and ads. The author notes faces of shopkeepers like Mr Miles the shopkeeper and Mr Armstrong, recalling how print and images conjure memory and daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Shaw
Lemion University
Ike Most
Wrome
Miles
Lee Pee Renal
Daveiperd
Remarkable Recovery After Lung Surgery Inspires Singer
Lillian Morrison of Sydney battled an abscess and life threatening lung loss. Surgeons removed a lung portion and ribs over weeks, restoring breath and enabling clear singing comparable to Melba. Report notes vocal improvement and public interest in her case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mims
Lillian Morrison
Sydney
Melba
Miss Morrison
Sydney Hospital
Macquarie Street
Mies Morrison
Girth Centre and Hygienic Course Advised
Fragmented notice mentions health and household guidance offered by R and Mrs Gordon at Edward Street City Chambers. It references married couples, warmth, and trusted informants. The content is garbled but suggests advisory sessions on staying healthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Gordon
Edward Street City Chambers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hotel Dalton
the “Charleville Times
JOB Printing Department
Coty Fiices
Adhiss
Lindwick, Berner
Clas
Miller
Farre Clazz
Wick
Barner
Cribb & Foote’s
M “Cambelson
Brisbane
Creek Street
Mirror OF Local Life
Chas. L. Thompson
Sono Cunnamulla
Union Trustee
Queen Street
Grisgane
Towneville
Melbourne
Queensland
Eco Bermrecbessien
Comienia
Tineke
Emecete
Suva
Otranto
Orient
Dromsay
Cruise
McPhie & CO
Bat
Muscatel
Staak Bros
Cowina Bros
Alfred Street
Charleville . CO
Ber
Owns Timber CO
Edoeage Cote
Meeren
Porras Fond
the Down Timeer CO
Ashe
A. S. Dawkins
Oom
Australian Alliance
Marine
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