Family Finance and a Frontiersman Move to Work
George faces debt as his father Henry Kempton reveals a plan: a job with Red House Developing Company and a temporary cloud over the family. Lena and Bertha are mentioned as they brace for tighter times, with talk of borrowing, schooling, and possible hardship ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geogre
Tull
George
Henry Kempton
Red House
Henry
Lena
Aleney
Bertha
Jona
Bognor
Intellectual Monkeys in Bombay and Funny Household Tales
A Bombay gentleman tells of a male monkey that types with the speed and accuracy of a skilled typist, though no larger than a cat. He notes monkeys in various tasks, plus a China government press run by monkeys. A dinner scene with Mr and Mrs Jones ends in a kitchen mishap as a carving knife sticks on a skewer and a boy jokes about the cook burning her nose while pulling skewers with her teeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
China
Jones
Willie
Willis
A Fool's Penalty for a Banker’s Daughter and Family
A troubled couple faces bankruptcy and disgrace as they plan a new start. George admits the burden and writes to his father for help while Lana frets over their child’s future. They resolve to face hardships together despite fear and shame.
Bread price history from 1907 to today
A brief note traces bread and flour prices over time. It cites 1907 prices at £8 12s per ton of flour and 1947 bread costing 1s per loaf, then states current flour at £10 16s per ton and bread at 8d per loaf, comparing changes across eras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nour
Pioneer Prospector Béwand Griffiths Remembered in Murchison
A Murchison Times report recalls early prospector Béwand Griffiths and his partners Jimmy Chandler Ernie Schuman and Carl ie Wright. The group worked at Wanderis Tease and Sandstone reef with mixed success before water and later disputes led to disposal to the Sandstone Water Board. Griffiths was reportedly lost after a cyclone near N2 during a return from Singapore last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Béwand Griffiths
Murchizon
Tuckobianna
Grifths
Jimmy Chandler
Costaway
Det
Ite
Frank
Hooganie
Mack Flange
Rom Tayne
Sandatons
Griffins
Ernie Schuman
Carlie Wright
Wanderis
God
Ssindstone Water Board
Singapore
Grimbsmak
Murchison Times
Iron Tanks Reinforced by Concrete Method Publicized
An old letter from Mr Gordon Gooch on using reinforced concrete to prevent corrosion of iron tanks prompted wide inquiries across the country. Readers are urged to report results and any notes from attempts, as the method could benefit pastoral water storage where mineralisation corrodes iron tanks. Mr P G Macleod of Minilya station inspected tanks reinforced by Gooch at Waindagee and plans to adopt the method pending confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Gooch
Gooch
Pastora Iel
P. G. Macleod
Minilya Station
Waindagee
Northern Times
No Cheap Meat Expected for Years Says Kidman
Mrs Kidman told Herald staff that drought losses and slow rebuilding mean meat prices will stay high for years. She noted cattle losses in the past year took five years to replenish and frozen beef and mutton remain heavily exported. She warned wage pressures in pastoral work and water scarcity hinder recovery, with bore water costly. World meat demand remains firm as war draws on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uuernsland
Mc Kidman
England
Kidman
Mt. AK
Iuny
Caus
Heans Essence Promoted for Colds by Sydney Official
Secretary John W Doyle of the Hight Hour and Labor Demonstration writes from Sydney on July 1, 1916 praising Heans Essence as an exceptionally good cold remedy. He claims the medicine is widely obtainable from chemists and stores and notes its affordable price and value for home use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Doyle
Sydney
Market Report from Dalgety & Co Fremantle Sept 7
Market unchanged with large consignments of skins being painted and graded. Demand for Kangaroo Skins strong with prices listed for various wool types and hides. tallow and drums valued per ton range. Freighted stock and deteriorated lots fetch lower prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalgety Ant Co
Sheepshine
Fremantle
Elventa
Sheep King Ag
Kannaroo
Smry
Pricow
Commonwealth Bank OF
Geraldton
Marine Terrace
Doan's Proprietary
Fisiter & Co
George Stroct
Sydney
Fisher's
Rexona Proprietary
FONG
Sydney & Co
Marina ‘Terrace
Green, Frank and Co
Dig
Universal
Joe Terrace
Geraldon
Gollin & CO. Proprietary
Melbourne
Mellin's Food For
Morrocks
India
Harper, E
Uptodate Motor Service
Heane's Proprietary
Heane
Holzman Bros, & Freeman
Kondo
Hardwicke’s
Drapers
Dossmakers
Winter _Tiress
Ben's
Sxtine Terrace
KIDD
James C
Durtacherstrest
The Labor Party of 1916 Public Rights Labor Reforms
The Labor Government expanded rights for public servants and unions and raised minimum wages. It removed name restrictions, granted appeal rights, added boards of inquiry, and aligned industrial awards with government workers while arguing for living wage standards amid retrenchment pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor
Libera
Ite
Caldocs
Nicholas as Pro a Remedy for Headaches and Nerves
Local alchemists offer STCHOLAS ASPIO a genuine remedy for headaches nerve disorders and nervy weakness. Bottles of 10 taps cost 1/3 25 for 2/8 and large 1M for 1/6. Free trial by sending notice to Geo. Fr. Nicholay and Co Melbourne with two penny stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Aspro
Geo. FR. Nitholay and Co
Plindere Tne
Melbourne
The King of Drinks at the VIC Stirs Public Curiosity
A short, playful note hails SQUIRT as the King of Drinks served with care at the VIC. The message adds Always Preach and Gool, suggesting a local slogan or motto linked to the product or venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Vic
Express Trade Directory page item listing Geraldton merchants
An OCR style listing for the Express Trade Directory detailing numerous Geraldton merchants and suppliers. Entries cover engineering firms, chemical manufacturers, stationers, drapers, hardware, banking, hotels, and various wholesalers and retailers with addresses in Geraldton and surrounding regions.
Measles outbreak at prison prompts reply on age and bills
An old lady questions a constable on duty about a recent measles outbreak. The constable boasts his chief caught the illness but then jokes about his finances and being too young, mentioning payments to the lady and her bills as a sign he would fare well once he begins paying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew
Oruide
Lana
Brill
Deena
Len
Papa
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Banking Business & Savings Bank
Cronacrrn Teele
Shan P. Bullock
The
Lettus
Lane
Titus
Georg
Darah
Jun
Linaven
Hogi
Oro
Murchison
Wolfe
Tomlon
Market Reporte
Temantt
Tite
Labor Party
Hette
Geraldton Express
Express
ATUAS
Victoria Road
Freusadle Abollarinators
Copperminilie
Asuton, & Parsons
He Royal
Ange Vemical Co, Ltd
Angier
Aven
Sarsavariela
Prietaly
Ayer
Blight Bros
Nook
Beecham
Prormmberary
Irescham
Donnington Proprietary
Bartlett
Woan Brothers
Wellington
Murrey Streets
Perth
London Directory Co. Ltd
Abcureh Lane
London
D.C
Lest
Joiner and Wardertaker
Garden Road
Daxmichand Dossabul and Bros
Rajkot
Mackcenate & CO
Marine Seplace
Morse Proprietary
Indian Root Pills
Marsiall, J. A—Proprietres
Shamrock Tol
Fitagerald-atreat
Muskrit Bros
Central Fish and Oyster Saloon
Vine Terrace
Mabiy, Todd & Co., Ltd
Swan’ Fountain Pen
Peasenger
Nunns, Philp, & Co
Marsh, Dan
Wondertaker
Wheel
Wright and Blackenrth
Elwes, Street
Nestle & Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company
Australia
Nathan
Nicholas, Gho., & CO
Flinders Lane
Nicholas
Harn
Pickett
Harry
PEPS
QUICK
Cash
Slarine Terrace
Ryan
Joe
Robur Tea Proprietary
Snell
Marina Terrace
Towns
R. & Company
Agenta
Venus Tobacco Company
Venus
Vacuum Oil Company Propriepary, Ltd
Victoria Hotel
Venizelos Cafe DE Lux
Marime Terrace
Wilson, William & Son
Abdureh Sage
Whole Vale
WISE @ CO
Publianers
W.A. Post Ofice Tirectory
Newcastle on-Tyne
Williams
Pink
Zam-Buce CO
Pittatrest
Zimpel, W
Hasetrest
Wolpes Scanafrs
Wolfeschnapps
Holland
Mano. Pacturers of India
Sl Royohare
British Empire
Bhillings
Laxmichand Dossabh and
Gbros
ROM & Steel
Wailes Cove
Newcastle-On-Tyne
Liverpool
Manushester
Glasgow
Cardiff
Birmingham
Leeds
Hiull, Etc
Fountpen
Pure Company
Tanmes
Wolfe's Schnapps
Dee
Laing
Francis Hevey Critch
Geraldtem Express’ Co., Ltd
Cecaldtem Eixpress
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