Tin Can Mail Letters From Ninafoou Island
Letters tied to a Tin Can Mail scheme from Ninafoou Island, also called Tin Can Island, reached Sydney before July 18 for dispatch by the Monngunul. Enthusiast L A Pomeroy sent covers with postage and registration, receiving water tight tins stamped with Tin Can Mail announcements and notes from Ninafoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninafoou
Tin Can Island
Ringelif
Volou Steamship Company
Sydney
Monngunul
Toren
Ramon
Pul
Tonga
L.A. Poteroy
Shenton Street
Geraldton
Marien
Morgan
Cane
Can Mall
Pomeroy ix
Japanese Resentment Prompts Possible British Withdrawal
Tokio reports that Japan plans to retaliate against Britain and America for their crest activity, directing a harsh campaign to erase British symbols in the Far East. The Kokumin Shisubun notes Japan may pressure Britain to withdraw from Hong Kong and press for peace by conceding to regional changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Japan
Britain
America
Kokumin Shisubun Obonmeen
Saya Wat
Far East
Xiampore
Krant
Tadia
Gromoting
Robert Borden Memoirs Stir Wartime Diplomatic Revelations
Wartime memoirs by former Canadian Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden reveal his role as Canada’s representative to the Imperial War Cabinet and his influence with Lloyd George. The narrative covers Borden’s formation of Dominion collaboration, the 1918 allied leadership, and Britain’s stance on governor general appointments. The work emphasizes personal judgments of leaders like Botha and Joson during the war and peace periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Laird Borden
Sirebert
Geand Pre
Nowa Sewia
Robert
VMS
Imperial War Cabinet
Canada
Weltes
Howe
Henry Wilken
Chile
Ssenwest
Lloyd George
Don
Borden
Corre
Ander-Li
George
Xacy
Alee Dinedowe
Washington
Uwe
Hashes
Australia
Preiier W. PF. Massy
New Zealand
Dan Cherietan Simaty
Bretier Botha
Souths Africa
Botha
Borden Beaufast
Louis Rothe
Zonepons Netinets
Rothe
Barden
Great Britain
Reobert Tee
Lex George
Torden
Great
Britain
Robert Adits
Ilwass
Beoni
Tornado Strikes Sydney Causes Widespread Damage
A cyclone-strong tornado swept Sydney yesterday for over five minutes, damaging about a square mile area. Estimates place losses near 22000 pounds with 140 homes and factories damaged or ruined. One man, Joseph Partridge, was injured, with several others hurt in the storm. The event produced high winds and shattered roofs across the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Joseph Partridge
Anbuen Street
Shtherland
Ant Kither
Holmes Atl
Try
West Australian Turf Carnival Acceptances List
The West Australian Turf Carnival opens at Mendes Ned with the chief event the West Australian Tenby. Acceptances for Lake iilote events include Maidens and Plate races, with multiple seven furlong divisions and entries like Suds, Kenwea, Dawn, Nigele, and Gay Batly. Other races feature the Narrakatta Plate for two-year-olds and the Vert Stakes and Show-related handicaps with horses such as Replete, Kronos, and Jolly Imp among 30 plus entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawn
Nigele
Gay Batly
Takbey
Madam Coronis
Murphy
Masertal
Agrion
Nowingie
Newiful
St. Warden
Lord Fer- Cuiza Carrie
Remare
Winhyle
Juma
Gwkley
Comique
Hine Lake
Grand Lowe
Hyhia
Clare
Lord Chaney
Chenare
Atria
Amatelle
Phuwk
Nodite
Pau
Federal Line Strike Trains Resume After Settlement
December 22 report states a strike by railway workers disrupted Melbourne area services. A conference between the railway authorities and union representatives led to a settlement after demands for better pay and working conditions by junior porters and other staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nininamiweaddy
Tuleliight Taut
Melbourne
Cotamoonralih
Aml
Iti
Acti
Ter Saute
Vie Amen
Is There a Santa Claus in The Sun Editorial
The excerpt recounts Henry Ford receiving a clipping of Virginia O’Hanlon’s question “Is There a Santa Claus,” and Ford’s publisher’s request for a copy. It includes the famous reply arguing for belief in Santa Claus as a symbol of wonder, faith, and childhood magic, asserting that Santa endures beyond the skeptical age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Santa Claus
Puyu
Virginia O'Hanlon
Virginie
Virginia
Wattett
Solicitor Graham Struck Off For Misconduct in Supreme Court
The Full Court ordered Graham's removal from the roll after inquiries showed professional misconduct in dealings with three clients. The barristers’ round found he failed to account for funds, dishonoured a cheque, and misused client money while acting for Dalgety & Co and others. The decision, delivered by Justices Dwyer and Wolff, included orders for restitution of amounts due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Supreme Court
Acton
Shick
Grahame
Dressen Dwyer Lund
Dutstier Wolff
Uralum
Grahaus
George Frederick Airey
Charles George Berryaian
Dalgety & Co
Luk
Hardwick
Airey
Berryman
Mpen
Tone Dalget
Mandicap and Plate Races Highlight Weekend Fixtures
The lineup features selections across First Division Mandicap events with Lyroute Sumwood or Study and Hrygton Malden in top seats. Saint Warden Treleen Atwroa combine for the Kurrakulla Plate while Grand Fane Blue Like West Australian Dethy Guy Priner Replete Jolly Imp feature in the Stakes and Visitors' Handicap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyroute
Sumwood
Study
Theye
Saint Warden
Treleen
Atwroa
Dethy Guy Priner
Jolly Imp
First Wave
Blue Sky
Chelandric
Perth Cup and Railway Stakes Final Field List
The OCR lists final entries for the Perth Cup and Railway Stakes with horse names and numbers. It includes horses such as Old Story Blue Sky Jungie Lady Chenare Hybla Beautilor Grand Love Dark David Anulette First Wave The Laird Meadow Line Aga King Towite Katka and Br Cinje among others for two mile and one mile races scheduled in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nf Mariner
Br. Cinje
Mariner
Christmas Handical and Sporting Names Synced Notes
A fragmented OCR page lists names, places, and numbers, mixing fictional terms with real locales. It notes starting times for Perth and mentions increases in freight rates between Sydney and Melbourne, effective from January, announced by companies not part of the Interstate Steamship Owners Federation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Marat
Perth
Brisbane
Interstate Steamship Owners’ Federation
Meeting at Caulfield Acceptances for Monday
A meeting will be held at Caulfield to announce acceptances for Monday. VAST will conduct the proceedings as part of the weekly schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caulfield
Vast
Untold tale of a wartime romance and a Mountie wedding
A fragmented account describes a romance between Vicki and a Mountie amid wartime strain. The narrative hints at a canceled marriage, social upheaval, and a High Arctic setting with references to Yellowknife and community figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vieki
Vicki Rusher
Karke
Ale Rite
Senel
Vicki His
Isu Mayareess
Yellowknife
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A.M.P. Society
Commonwealth
A.M.P
SS Georgy's Terres Porth
Chas
Uetsa
Chatraien
Hardie
James Hardie & Coy. Pty. Ltd
Riverdale
Millars Timber & Trading CO. and
Crooks and Brooker Limited
Isa
Robert Borden
Surfer
Federal Line Strike
Tell Bey
Carr Rice
EE Pantin
Dakin
Hauthoy
Uberon
Sir Mustin
Kinggrove
Hoyul
Malvern
Brady & Cobley
Te Liane mi
Eno
Aris
Sarvkos
Toenford
Glenlonau
Limerick
Lace
Stratheden
Tevaros
Atlas
Anteros
Muscari
Athens
San Carlos
Murlalle
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