Mystery of Death Symbols and Early Labour Proposals
A rambling piece links death day customs and symbols such as the Angel of Death and the Judgment Cap to ancient myth, then shifts to a discussion of barber poles, ship naming, and beliefs about birds and omens. It quotes ministerial proposals for a Commonwealth Industrial Court, industrial boards, and a basic wage, suggesting these reforms would gain union support and affect multi state disputes. The text blends folklore with early political reform ideas and speculative origins of common phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athen
Adem
Eve Ats
Royal Company of
Peter
Burke
Becewss
Lombardy
Gate of
Paradise
James
Estsbush
Commonwealth Industrial Court
Eld
Ocean steamer reemerges after war era delays
The vessel, 153 knot speed, lacks camper and sails on first voyage. Built years ago, work halted by war, with 4 million dollars spent since 1917. It carries 426 first class and 988 second class passengers. The Maliews and the Neskunda are among two sister ships, final of six new sister ships to trade in the southern hemisphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wemel
Witnesses Disagree On Port Melbourne Gasometer Blast
An inquiry into the Port Melbourne gasometer explosion heard from sight witnesses whose accounts diverged on whether a rumbling noise followed a loud report. Some witnesses misdated the onset, others agreed on the rumble or the tearing sound, while time estimates varied. A witness even photographed the eruption, with the shot largely confirming the described events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Melbourne
Sledy
Mandlag
Fragmented odd remark from a beszawk speech noted
A garbled OCR fragment cites Charlen M. Schwab addressing business men. The text mentions eggs from ducks and a joke about laying eggs, with unclear surrounding context and numerous transcription errors.
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Bes
Charlen M. Schwab
Behwab
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Henry Wills & Co
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Spefmskins
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Seine
WOOL
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Kalgoorlin, Northam, Beverley
Marrogin
Woskly
Metropolitan Live
Bama
Cow
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Perth
Wortham
Beverley
York
Wartegin
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C. Stokes & CO
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Denis Gear
Varve Terrace
Geraldton Foundry
Ned
Jewell
Weymouth
Howson
UTD
Puelps
Urch
Geraldtor Teleshone
D. Mentiplay
Grantown Mouse
Teeferancemotel Marine Terrace
Oaraldson, Sar
GEO. Laing. Ma
Basrilaar de Geraldton
Bairveck
A. Waller
FAMLY
Arch Bros
Weil
George Lester
Undertaker
Garden Road
Martie
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Ims
Bast
Moore Oes
Ts Eos
Foll
Hese
saelie _ onfersom
E. W. Ive
Purlacher Street
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Wee HS Pe
EAC
Ippono
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A.u.8.n. Company, Limited
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Messageries Maritimes
Steam Navigation Company, Limited
LLOYD’8
London
Onsurance
Tnbubanor
Australian Mutual Provident Bodiety
Kiss Insurance
A. T. Davies
Busy Bee Store
Paurous
Naw Range
Melbourne
X. Armitage
Commercial Union Assubanue Company, Srp
Joos Reseed
Avon
Herman & Co
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Sonik Reon
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Propeitren
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Quality House
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