Prison Reform and Warder Harshness at Fremantle Gaol
A critical piece argues Western Australia prisons suffer from humanitarian misreads. It condemns warders as poorly trained, notes police oversight as stricter, and highlights dire conditions that push men toward reform needs. Concerns include brutal discipline, spylike surveillance, and hostile routines fostering misery rather than reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jine
Fromantic
Royal Commission
Western
Australia
Suffered Tortures with Itching Scalp Cured by Cuticura
A user endured severe scalp itching until applying Cuticura ointment and Cuticura soap. The remedy reportedly relieved symptoms and provided relief from persistent irritation.
Cuticura Treatment Restores Hair and Relief
Adam Smith of Jersey City says severe scalp itching was cured by hot water washes with Cuticura, then Cuticura Ointment dressing. One box of Ointment and one cake of Soap cleared the scalp and promoted hair growth, and he has used Cuticura Soap since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sdy
Cuticura Hair Grow Remedy Promoted in Ad Copy
An old advertisement extols Cuticura products as a hair growth and scalp care remedy. It claims cleanses crusts and scales, stops hair loss, soothes itching, nourishes follicles, and stimulates new growth on a healthy scalp. Sets include Soap Ointment and Pills for various skin conditions.
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Italy
Aomic
Remarkable Army Command Gaffe During Prison Escort
A narrator recalls a nervous beginner guiding prisoners past a division and a superior officer, Mr George, seen on a top landing four stories above. Instructed to call "Eyes right" or "Eyes left" on the superintendent’s arrival, the marcher instead shouted "Eyes up" in a moment of confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
New Depot Hill Coal Prospecting Syndicate Formed
The New Depot Hill Coal Prospecting Syndicate, with West Australian Bank Geraldton and Edward Pope as secretary pro tem, seeks to take over Hindley's mining license for Reserve No. 2860 near Depot Will on the Irwin River district. Geologist Mr. Woodward notes potential surface area, possible license extension, and viable coal for steam or gan making.
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M ‘Trust
Aly
Hindley
Rob Roy
Fremantle
Geraldton
Tully
West Australian Bank
Trustao
Edward Pope
J.P
Starqld
Hind-ley
Irwin River District
Lockier Siding
Midland Railway
Mines Department
Tindley
Irwin
Hadgeree Pool
Worth Pool
Mt. Scratch
Mingenaw
Marandagry
Lockler River
Greenough River
Valleya
Irwin, Greenough
Murchison
Rival Barristers Address the Jury in Courtroom Tale
A boisterous barrister maneuvers before the jury delivering a thunderous closing. The opposing lawyer fends off with a wavering gaze as a fable about a lion and a jackass undercuts the argument. The jury laughs and the case swings against the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tie
Bonnington's I Rish Moss Cough Remedy Ad Claim
A 35 year old advertisement extols Bonnington’s I Rish Moss as a premier cough remedy. It is described as pleasant to take and reliably effective with a bold claim of non cure.
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Bonnington
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