London Directory listing British merchants and trade notices
The page outlines an London Directory of merchants listing goods shipped and target markets in colonial and foreign trade. It notes provincial trade notices and the use of trade cards for advertisements, with a paid receipt and postal orders referenced in the edition.
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Tur
India
Burmsh
Straits Settlement
Japan
Span
Bhillings
Loo
Unites Mineaoass
Shorthand and Typing Classes at College
From 3 to 5 pm and again from 7 to 8 pm a shorthand typing course is offered by experienced teachers. The program promises speed gains for commercial use and accepts students of ordinary ability with prerequisite applications. Terms run one week with flexible start dates.
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Presentation
Pila
Trnity
Loudereges
W.A. University
Rpm
The Rusty Key by Algernon Gissing
A tale where Joseph Jobson delivers a cargo by bicycle and encounters a pivotal kiss scene with Allie, then returns to confront his social circle. The rusted key triggers memories as he travels to complete a task for Colonel Eliot, shaping his view of love and duty amid a moonlit valley.
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Edson
Jongko
Joseph
Eliot
Uotey
Ellliot
Edward Jobson
Waling
Ailie and Joseph Clash Over a Wild Suitor
In a rural morning tale, Ailie contemplates marriage to Colonel Elliot’s wild son while Joseph, a young grocer, argues that a life of excess cannot yield a worthy husband for her. He pleads for restraint and respect as their paths diverge toward the hill and cottage.
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Tolson
Miz. Shield
Howthorn
Eliot
Joseph
Sir Ailie
Bat Bers
Colonel Elliot
Ailie
Aili
Allie
Tillford
Old Jobson
Jobson
Forgetfulness of Husbands Told by Three Wives
A minister wife a doctor wife and a travelling man’s wife compare their husbands forgetful habits. The minister’s wife notes sermons forgotten and notes gone astray. The doctor’s wife recalls missed medicines and extra travel. The travelling man’s wife quips about a past encounter and memory, ending with a musing on self and desire for relief from one’s own thoughts.
Paravane Invention A Young Lieutenant Saved From Mines
A British officer Denis Turner born at Rosyth devised the paravane to protect ships from minefields. Paravanes cut and deflected mines, allowing safe passage for warships and merchant ships, contributing saving millions in value and earning naval recognition.
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Britain
Trent
Denis Turner
T.N
Admial
Cecil Burner
Rosyth
Tet
Vic
Mayo
Seine
Uandt
Maravynne
Omar
Influenza Preventive Notice from New South Wales Health
A fragmentary Adelaide era advertorial describes influenza prevention tips. It mentions a nasal antiseptic spray and a medical jacket remedy named Warn's Wonder Wool, claiming protection and advice from New Zealand citizens. The notice notes pricing and instructions for adults and children.
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New South Wales
Sydney
Wawn
Bain
New Zealand
Wamu
Akin
Dar Warn
Fragmented OCR Alley Notes Describe Odd Local Beliefs
A garbled OCR fragment mentions biases, small town rumors, and a dubious recipe for household mixtures. It references a place name and scattered items like simplified medicines and drinks, implying a faded local column or advertisement.
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Zimpel
Wallsland
Axminster
Art Cretonne
Art Cretenme
Jarrah
Boy Street
Perth
Dan
Marsh
mCountry
Hearte
Coech
Hate Addreen
Elwee Strout, Weratdteny
Tetephens
European Agency
Wieutaw Winsok
Ionr
Barablindad Lbetim
Abehard Lang
Fondon BG
Cable Adéreasire
London
Wormanship
Presentation Convent
Greenough
Asia
Imdian
Indus
Tieal Wivisroasi
Endia
Resitton Ag
Rspiteta
Collegas d Etree
E, Ntry
Laxmichand Dossabhai and Bros
Rajkot
Kathiawad
Bombay
Apollo
London Directory
Lonton
Esplanade
Comte
E. Moxon
Sydney Fong & CO
WIHE
Aller
MARIN
Locke
Gesterners United
Willie Bramply
GEO. W. Miles & Co
Martio
Bpecial
Algernon Gissing
Ioc
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Stock
Rhonmatia
Burma
Pifiar
Panda
Dix Hottie
Coamivek Co. Tak
Tana Suet
Setil
Stirs Foundation
Peccham’s
Beluham
Freense
Fromm
Geo
Lester
Llie Rolle Ma
Phate
England
Rexona
Allec
Merlin Kou
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