England V Australia Remarkable Test Records
England and Australia have played 93 Tests with England winning 39, Australia 35, and 18 drawn. The first Test in Melbourne in 1877 ended Australia winning by 45 runs. The piece recounts early tours, famous players, and the Oval 1882 test famous for Spofforth’s seven wickets and the Ashes obituary note.
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England
Australia
Melbourne
Lillywhite
Jam Mett
Ulyell
Shaw
Colonials
C. Bannerman
Parisrman
the Oval
Fogland
W.G
Barlow
Ulvett
A. Lyttelton
C. T. Studd
A. F P. Lucas
Spofforth
Sporting Times
Mean Man at War Field Near Village Memorial
A sleepy village with a famed battle site attracts visitors who hunt relics. An elder asks a boy if this is the field, but the youth points to a distant spot joking that the field belongs to Farmer Johnson who would not lend it for events.
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Varmer Johnson
Ostrich farming in Madagascar rivals Cape Colony in industry
Readable excerpt notes that ostrich farming in Madagascar has grown to compete with Cape Colony in the ostrich industry. It mentions Kay’s Linseed Compound marketed for chest complaints in 1348, implying a period context and medical remedy reference.
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Ostri
Madagascar
Cape Colony
Steamers for Australia bolster wartime supply lines
Information from Great Britain via the Acting Prime Minister Mr Watt reports 144 vessels fixed for the Australian and New Zealand route with a capacity of 394,455 tons. December and January will see three steamers totaling 28,973 tons for troops, invalids, munition workers, and families. Additional cargo steamers and neutral ships are en route, all under Commonwealth control.
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Great Britain
Watt
Australia
New Zealand
Mor Watt
Hughes
Commonwealth Ports
Commonwealth Government
Commonwealth
How to Neutralise Dangerous Stomach Acids
An article argues for using bisolated magnesia antacid tablets to stop fermentation in the stomach, neutralise acid, and relieve symptoms. It notes that two tablets with meals quickly neutralise acid, prevent wind and heartburn, and that Wisulated magnesia tablets are carried in pocket flasks and affordable.
Albany Pleasure Resort Sees Record Holiday Visitors
Reports say during Christmas holidays Albany attracted a record number of visitors from across the state. Every lodging house was full, many guests staying in private homes. More steamers operated in Albany port in the past week than in four years except for transports.
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Albany Gegg
Atlbany
Albany
Kay's Linsepd Compound Stockport Remedy for Colds
A 60 year proven remedy claim highlights Kay's Linsepd Compound marketed as Stockport's cure for colds and for Doug J. An asserted long standing efficacy backs the product in this brief overview.
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Kay
Stockport
Doug J
Jellicoe praises Australian navy visit and ties
London cable reports Lord Jellicoe commenting on his Australia trip. He aims to consult on organising the Australian navy and bases, praising Australian ships and crews for their Pacific Emden hunt, North Sea service under his Grand Fleet command, and Mediterranean deployments with Beatty.
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London
Australian Press Association
Lord Jellicoe
Australia
Pacific
North Sea
Beatty
Mediterranean
Holiday Accidents Warned By Zam-Buk Ad
Mrs E Rowell of 12 Eureka Street Blue's Point North Sydney shares a testimonial about a daughter cut by an oyster shell at Lavender Bay. Zam-Buk relieved inflammation and helped draw out infection after other methods failed. The ad promotes Zam-Buk as an antiseptic healer for wounds, eczema, and skin issues. Prices listed 1/6 and 9/6.
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E. Rowell
Eureka
Blue’s Point
North Sydney
Sas
Levender Bay
Australia First Demand at Peace Conference
The New York Tribune highlights a W M Hughes article outlining Australia’s three demands at the Peace Conference. Britain must grant control of Pacific islands for safety, authority to shape laws including tariffs, and that the debt from aggression be borne by the aggressor.
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New York
The
New York ‘Tribune
W. M. Hughes
Australia
Pacific
Peace Treaties Are Prepared For End Of War
London reports that peace treaties will be signed sealed and delivered among belligerents. Copies will begin with In the Name of the Most Holy and Undivided Trinity and, if Turkey signs, with Allah the Almighty God. Multiple original copies will be sealed and archived with translations in several languages. Peace plenipotentiaries will sign on behalf of monarchs.
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London
Turkey
Allah
Almighty God
Sunrise and Sunset Chart for Geraldton January Dates
A dated chart lists sunrise and sunset values for Geraldton for January including multiple day ranges and phase notes. It records moon phases with new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter on specified January days amid numeric time values.
Wawns Wonder-Wool and Balm Promoted as Flu Remedy
A vintage advertisement touts Wawn’s Wonder-Wool as a chest treatment easing influenza and chest pains, claiming it restores circulation. Wawn’s Wonder-Balm is advertised as a preventive for catarrh, to be used up the nostrils and on the tongue. Both products, priced in shillings, are sold by chemists or directly from W A Wawn in Sydney.
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Sigham
Bescham
Tove
Beechars
Wawn
A. Wawn
George Street
Sydney
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the People’s House Furnisher
Hay St
Perth
W. Zimpel
Hay Street
den Marsh
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Geraldton
Seuropean Agency
Bilewen Wilson
Sone
Kirehurch Lane
Aunuaire
C. Stokes & Co. Badlle, Harless, and Dollat Makers
Marine Terrace
Horthamptor
Ing
Jn Geraldton Expresso, Ltd
Greenough
Presentation
Pitman
Trinity and
London Colleges
W.A. University
Robur
Asia
Hemndian
India
the Directory of Merchants and Manufacturers In
Burmah
Straits Settlement
Japan
Inapan
Laxmichand Dossabhai and Gros
Rajkot
Kathiawad
Bombay
Apollo Street
Austtalia
Faeland
M.C.C
Emslish
H. H. Stalensen
Mr. Halsam
Spiers and Fond'’s
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Eiren
Pasgace
Willan Caryn
Cailyn—Spoforth
Murdoch
Gregory
Claesham
Bannerman
Allen
R.lp. N.B
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Saunder
F, Green & CO
Esplanade
Moxon
Proprietress
Sydney Fong & CO
Aller
Locke
Phone
Thomas Winslade
Borden Hants
Orlene
Crescent
West Croydon
Surry England
Northampton
FPIHE
A. H. Twigg
Mesars
T. R. de Lucey
J. Ryan
Geo. Laing
J. G. Clarke
B.snell
Geo, Rosam and Co
Mies Uleheu
Martin
Outhampion
Beecham S Pills
Jellico
MR. Hughes
Geraldter Bistriet
Valegragh
Geo. Lester
Anc
Iraner Instinee
Fureralb
Wellie Bolle
Peeks
Rexona
Batona
Helliz Rolle
Jessen
Sanglebrecht
Terrace
Maio
Geraldton Express
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Geo Laing
B. Snell
Geo
Usam and Co
Misa Richey
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