Bookworms and book selling trade in Melbourne circle
A Melbourne luncheon hosted by the Melbourne Legacy Club discusses the book trade. Speakers cover book collectors, second hand shops, publishers, and the role of book selling in society, with anecdotes on famous works and figures in publishing.
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Vtnena
Robertson
Michellens
Federalis
Hebiy
Hanpy
France
Oman
Cnllecter
Hallyor LM
James Teoe
Bob
Foynittes
Iean
Bernard
Hoseonle
Biaoife
Jean
Livnan
Nate
Fiohn Oalswaordhy
O. Wells
Edgar Breelyrooghs
Australian readers drive British book boom after war
The piece reflects on English publishing's postwar reach, noting Australian readers consume vast numbers of titles. It cites John Murray, John Nunn, and a Melbourne bookseller as examples while discussing price differences between Britain and Australia, library value, and the shifting tastes toward modern fiction and non fiction.
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John Nunn
John Murray
Alberaria Sires
London
Enurminn
Meriuyy Letetiona Og
Iteravure
Inia
Ubruinen Ffor Mw Uhrire
Great Britain
Britain
Auaiorna
Troy
Melbourne
Anon Pet
Portey
Techoology
Srience
Hooke
Ritay Bobnaibrary
de Motren
Abe
Packe
Heetes
Eingland
Jeffrey Farnel
Donn Byrne
Henry Bt
John Cooper
Zane Grey
Harold Bell Wright
John Galeworthy
Wren
Xu Oene Mast
Community leaders praise reading and public discussion
The excerpt describes community members and educators promoting books for inspiration study and amusement. It notes councilors, leaders, and a lecturer who plan further talks, with thanks extended to speakers and a reception in the hall.
Victorians and Modernists in the Gin and Verse
The piece surveys Victorian and modernist poets, noting major figures like Browning, Meredith, and Tennyson, and discusses shifts in form and aspiration. It highlights the tension between traditional conservatism and emerging modernist experimentation shaping English poetry’s evolution.
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England
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Spencer
Pigraaz
Amr
Teresa
Ufpapite
Chef
Rosetti
Mat
Arnold
Browning
Syed Eopinta
Renee
Vitara
Foo
Beyk Berke
Het i Nsndeld
Newt Girretion
Flocher
Themera
Keats
Rhelley
Shelley
Pendingal Coener
Local Folklore Quirk Reveals Hill Maiden Ages
A fragmented tale recalls a visitor asking the Hill sisters about their ages. The sisters declare they are the same age on the Hill, noting both Bel and Nellie Smith are as old as the Fits, in a curious exchange recorded by a man in his book.
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Nellie Smith
Public Notices for Pen Drawn Town Hall Quernaenl
Odd garbled public notice text invites residents to attend a meeting at the Town Hall Quernaenl on a Monday in June 1908. It requests notices and signatures for permits and warnings about behavior at Princess Park and nearby venues.
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