Christmas Gift Inspires Transforming Night in Small Town
Gilbert Steel visits the Wedd family after Christmas invitations reveal a forced charity. A supposedly unkind man is softened by John Wedd and his wife’s hospitality as a humble couple and their children share a simple feast. The hidden twist shows Steel as the benefactor, boosting John’s engineering work and wage prospects.
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Oradent
Gilbert
Courier
Harry
John Wedd
Harry Gi
Pa Weld
Ber
Mr Wedd
John
Weil
Boothey
Mas
Tilly
Wau
Tohn
Sare
Toko
Tye
John W
Tingre Wedd
Steel
Billy
Lucy
Chad
Henin
Tomephaan
Walbert Steel
Bev
Mr. Wedd
Sample to Brac Cheap to Run Ween Ane
The fragmentary OCR item hints at a local note or notice with names and figures. Readable bits point to a brief event or transaction involving Brac and a cost or rate. No clear date or full context available from the damaged text.
Christmas Furnishings At Special December Prices
A retail page lists heavy discounts on home goods including oilcloths linoleums tapestry carpets lace curtains table covers and blinds. Items feature wide price ranges from 1s to 75s for various fabrics and household staples with emphasis on value and one piece floor coverings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tod
Hartsham
Women wage earners and the quest for equal pay
A discussion notes that equal remuneration for women and men remains contested yet progress exists as women in teaching, hotel, shop, and professional roles are increasingly seen as capable of equal pay. Some employers concede equal or near equal wages while concerns about health, availability, and stamina persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calsa
Aince
Tsia
Doan's Ointment Promises Piles Relief
An old advertisement extols Doan's Ointment as a fast relief for itching piles and skin irritations. It quotes Mr John Williamson of Colac praising its effectiveness after trying many remedies, and notes the product is sold by Foster M'Clellan Co in Sydney at 2/9 per pot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colac
Dean
John Williamson
Sayn
Thursfield
Benn
Ty Foster M‘clellan Co
Pitt
Ted Sydney
Doan
Manchester
A.mlp
Australia
USUS
Australasian horse race entries due by January start
The notice outlines entry rules for races to be submitted to the Secretary by Monday January 1, 1814, with fees for bookmakers and registrations. It notes handicaps published in the Australasian and lists officials, start gates by Johnson and Gleason, and a sales date for booths on January 14, 1814.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peerive
Save
VRC
Melbourne
Acale
J. M'Phail
Oharne
Johnson and Gleason
Stans- Hore Moorie
C O
Eurack
Victorian Racing Club
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Jd. Bell
Gilbert Steel
Evening Post
Harry Newlands
Tiarev
Aml
West Wal
Toashit Varrs
Harvey
Ian Tel
Iiet Eisiad
Pba
Cute
Mathie
Pepey
Weiss
Leon
Topell
Leeds
Yale
Eaddesly
Eurpess
Dave
Stee
Boffy
Bac
Brea
Ilbert
Darry
Tie
Shoty
Harcra
Olhert
Tom
Tyem
Kmer
Wedd
Banda
Frelong
Mra Wedd
Jobo
Baink
Christings
Pearson
Murray Street
Colaq
Natty
E. Herbert Lewis
Sam Jacobs
Geelong
Women AG
Star Forges
Farn
Star
Bosh of
Tonk Sans Gratis
Aceinery
Australian Mutual Providen A Society
Toe
Calin Serge
Yitam
F. T. Bridges
Kk. Wilxie
Manifold Street
Engagepet
Coleg Beret Gand
Camperdown Turf Club
Firet
Colac Hospital
W. J. Ryas
Nla
Guv.au
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