Farmers' Friend Fir to Aid Land Loans in Australia
Advertisement notes money available at 6 percent with 60 percent advance on country land securities, terms of 3 or 5 years. Charges include 1 percent on large amounts and 1 percent on smaller amounts. Mentions Victorian and New South Wales land properties and a figure 180 for Farmers' Friend firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.S.W
Commonwealth Savings Bank
Australia
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Commonwealth
Fragmented notes on measuring tank excavation and dimensions
A garbled field note discusses measuring tanks and excavation volume in cubic yards. It references a 20 foot bottom area, a roadway, and various lengths and widths with unclear instructions, leaving the exact measurements and purpose ambiguous.
Memory feats spread through bold recall tales
A Italian professor memorized the Divine Comedy in a twenty hour sitting from six in the evening to two the next afternoon. A pianist once played 100 pieces, another 1 800 compositions in forty hours. A magistrate in the North of England sang memory pieces for each birthday, then set a new record with a hundred more in the same span. Miss Lillab McCarthy learned parts of Paradise Lost aged ten and earned monetary bets for Romeo and Juliet Macbeth. the lines came fast and prompted a light remark from her father about expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetmtlar Linen
Noth
England
Lillab McCarthy
Worldly Oddities and Population Facts Across Britain
A collage of curiosities notes wireless licences nearing 600000 in Britain and a record 1,613,125 visitors to London Zoo last year. It cites a 200 foot map exhibited in London and a French dancing master’s advice to “Dance and keep young” issued in Chicago. Observations touch on age of Leicester, Domesday Book, and US Britain relative neurosis. Also listed are Sussex village populations, smoking health claims, new British books published, Salvation Army converts in Aberdeen, Edison inventions, and a woman’s extreme wardrobe in Dorking casual ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
London
Chicago
Leicester
Rome
United States of America
Sussex
North Marden
Southover Without
Lullington
W. B. Dixon
Royal Institute
Aberdeen
Salvation Army
Thomas Edison
A Scots fortune from a hundred pounds to wealth in WA
Robert Carruthers, once manager near Gretna, landed in Western Australia in 1911 with £100. He built a hotel, drove to his wheat allotment, faced drought and debt, then recovered. By now he owns about 8,000 acres, with 4,000 under crop and sheep stocks, after hardship and rapid progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Australia
Robert Carruthers
Gretna Een
Royal Colonial Institute
H. P. Colebatch
Australia
Celebateh
Carruthers
Carruthera
Eoon
Agricultural Bank
Tungamah Shire Council and District Summary 1878 1889
Crested shire records show divisions and boundaries including Yarrawong areas, Katamatite and Boweya. Population 5465. Commonwealth Division and State representatives listed. council officers named. meets monthly at Tungamah Shire Hall. Cobraam on Murray River 150 miles from Melbourne with rail terminus, water, electric, mills, and shops marking it as a provincial town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Robert Cash
Bob W.C. Dill
W. Bendell
Mon
J. D. Ciarris
Denalla
J.J Carlisle
Sella
Ghulburn Valley
W. Bourchier
Cobram
TD Strict
Tungariah
Cobra
Murray
Melbourn
Aidit
Goulburn Valley
Haa & Fine
Cobram Court of Prity Sessions Poorly Transcribed Schedule
Cobram court session details list attendees and officials including Mr Kenny James Grost, I. Naughtoick Mor AR, Wadeior, and Commissioner- Chairman W.4 p with church, agricultural society, lodge, and local club officers named. The fragmentary record includes various roles such as solicitor W. Beaves, registrar, postmaster, and head teacher among Cobram and district organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court OF Prity sEssions
Yslaye
Tis
Puilce Thagelneie
Hogere
Kenny James Grost
I. Naughtoick Mor AR. Wadeior
Agrcultural Society
MiCormu
Cobram
Uwyer
Fire Brgede
Ceptain
J. Martindale
Ana
Lodge
O.F. Lodge
Registrar of Bute
Voata
Marry AI. Eaton
Commonwealth E'estoal Regustrar
O'Connor
Electere Light and Power Scione—Es
Riocer
Eoivestur
Pures
L.ad Win
Stetloomaster
H. Nay
Mre Li
Tay
Prensent
TON
Muse
Ly Wines
Beco Club
Preident
O'Dwyer
Bots Nevrecary
Ben Cobram
Dunne
Asya Flon
W Tack
Gall Cub —Stennes
Med G
Mir We
Fragmentary Civic Notices From An Archival Page
A garbled list of local officials committees and societies appears, naming secretaries and leaders across churches, schools, clubs, and public bodies. The fragment provides scattered roles such as secretary, president, and chair across groups including churches, cemetery trusts, lodges, and sports clubs, with several misspelled or unclear names.
Stack Measurement Clarifies Contents by Perpendicular Method
A brief note explains determining cubic contents by a perpendicular measurement from an average ruler and converting to cubic feet. The method aims to improve accuracy in calculating volume, noting practical steps and cautions for precise results.
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Sobram
Telsous Exchange
Riteai
Lee Rosen
Agana
Aninen
Rene
Uns
Agers Waptersus
Wasa Baroe
Barton Pius Ue
Agra Compretin
Barone
Lis
Berg
Lerman Nort
Yarrvansall
Her & Cay
Dogan
Cioran
Patruad
Leita
Visa
Bearoaien
Mansa
Yarseweynis Nortit
Lae Ieee
Vueckard Derne Citigs
Itice
Vorrsuundes
Punt Road
Varsuweyall
Bath
Sten
Matheeny
High Street
Sanremo
Criterion
Cate
Hiei
Wyattdlvas
Motor Garage
Aio Io
Jos Ut Ae
O’hanlon and CO
Nathalia
Bourke Street
Melbourne
Shepparton
Katamatite
Mr. Millerick
J. Millerick
Chas. Johnston
Barooga Hotel
John McNabb
A. J. Allen
Bop
Kean
Fue Goth
E. J. Davenport
WATON
Redgum
H. Stillard
Cobram Railway Station
Sawmills
J. Grant Ad Sons’ Foundry
Cobramt
Standard Insurance Co
H. Ross
Locan Acer
Officer & Smith Accountants, Finance & Estate Agents
Collins St
F. Neeman
Strathmerton
Tara
D. Carmichael
Warrwonga
LE Collins ST
J] Sa
Holda
H. Tuck
L. Muston
Rugby and Durant
Olympic Motors
Cobram and
District
Shire of
Tungamah
Yarrawongs
Tungagah
Worth Yarrawongs
Piasithey Center
Tharanbagt
Pellueba
Katandra
Yousatte
Bouthern
SHI Council
Cr. T
Saituon
Katametite Central
Lampoon
J.P. Tungameh
J. Whitty
Boosey
E. Mulquney
Tusgemabe
B. Wadewa
M. Stokes
Yarro T. Salmon
W. White
Invergordon
M. O'Connor
Fabba
Dye
W. H. Ford
Ratondre
Begge
Bt. James
D. Byam
Boweya
F. Keily
St. James
Prudential
Waaz Ve WB
W. H. Tricks
T. Kelly
M. J. Timothy
Ervn
J. A. Hargrave
Yarrawonga
T. Ryan
J. T. Kennedy
Cobrain
Thwaites
A.J. Fowles
Cobraiy
A. Taylor
Katawatite
P. Ryan
Tungameh
T. Cullinan
St. James Poundkeepers
L. O. Hamilton
Bradatreet
Tungaab
Tungamah Waterworks Trust
Sue
C. Sampson
Nursinve
Com. W. White
W. W. Tricks
Moger W. Gondis
Ford Light Delivery
F.O.B. Fed
Ford
Delray
Samoa
Aoe Ae
Fordor
Cobram Waterworks Trust
Autele
Abs
Btuber
Luurches
Church of
Eugland
Ater
Chess Geli
Rowsn Cattello
Pater Ei
Presbyterida
Patmvis
Bask
Avsteslan
Macy, Ie
Suringe
Australas
Stevens
J. Brasetvel
W. Bigs
Hosjatal Desyoustra
Church of Beast
Ree
Chesterfield
Methodist
Rotman Lathalies Bor
Tarrs Lugoy
A. Luyion
Commonwealth Electora
Reinan
J. Goate
Reguetra
A. Tay
Ubar
Ir Cemetery Trust
J. Hugher
Oddfellows Lodge
Seary
MH. Suiesutions
J. Allert
LOR
Juveniier
Secretery
Be ¢ Gardens
Race Club
B . Wi J. Bradscreet
Fensie Club
Presi
Skews
Chicbet Club
Sidebots
Farmers! Union
K. Jones
A. Jauer
Recerts Recreation Reserve
Chasteas JL
J. Bradstreet
Burts
Lettyry
Abbotatond
Alphington
Glen Tre
Albert Park
Moon Bay Armadale
Hampton
Ascot
Vai
Hawkstuns Audure
Hawihar
Heidelberg
Braybrook
Brighton
Marjoyroan
Runawick
Maddie Park
Murnley
Albert Oy Camberwell
Avoude Fonds
Moonee
Carlton
Morrabhis
Carlton North
Murruciteena
Caulfend
Northcote Port Caulfield East
Melvurne
Cheltenhamn
Ormons
Cliton
Iningwood
Parkville
Pascoe Vale
Cremorne
Wort Melbourne Prabread
Preston
Regent
Kisterasich Reservoir
Richmond
Pune
Sandingham
South Yarr
Bt Kilda
Surry Hille
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