SA Paint Industry Pioneers United Brand In Adelaide
A historical note describes South Australia's early paint industry from a 1836 proclamation at Glenelg to the rise of United paint. It highlights methods, Port Adelaide production, the firm Lily’s role, and the modern laboratory testing ensuring each tin meets standards.
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Adelaide
Wakoay
Glenelg
South Australia
United
Port Adelaide
Lily
Wales
Thin Conway
Broken Hill
Manufactere
Speneces Paints
Wl Paints
Man
Kroate
Colver
Canning Department
Conics
Pawereeet 8 Siewe
Easeiaiee
Manefustare
Housing scheme in Adelaide creates mass market homes
In Adelaide the Labour Government backs a major housing plan centered on Colonel Light's Gardens, promising 700 completed homes with blocks of 135 by 135 feet and five rooms each. Buyers can secure a fenced plot and residence with a forty year payment plan averaging 18 shillings 5 pence weekly, including water and rates, while other sites receive remaining lumber.
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Adelaide
Colonel Light
Muse Construction
South Australia
Eie
Lord Burnham
Imperial Press
Australia
Canberra
Calberra
Airways Flying Mothas and Mail Flights Reported
Seigns out the am ber of flights carried out 114 the mile age flown during the month was 17 the northern meceeaitat ed special effort being made to bring the mail through to Perth on minutes lying feedings also being agde at station homesteads at De Grey and Anos Plains Out of thirty one applications receiv ed for membership in Airways Flying Mothas since the inauguration of the period in April last and the little machines are regularly seen to climb over eroplane yet more comfortably. Owing to recent rains and com er quent flooding of roads Northwest Mation owner found it impossible to teach Carnarvon for a business appointment with a serial passenger. He made arrangements for a specif aero plane to be despatched for him and less than am hour ster he.
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Perth
de Grey
Anos Plains
Airways
Carnarvon
Boxing roundup with disputed quick verdicts
Mifflin defeated Doolen in the first pro bout amid disfigured blows and heavy frame. Christisom and Mezgar fought to a draw in a dull exchange. Walsh edged Anderson as Anderson waved the towel late. O Malley fought Watts with clinching and wild swings. Watts won the verdict amid unclear details.
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Mifflin
Doolen
Hite
Christisom
Mezgar
Walsh
Anderson
O’malley
Watts
Untold Fortune Hidden in New York Business Empire
Found in New York a man named Elden C. Dewitt built a drug and medicine firm fortune worth £17,000,000 over 20 years without public notice. He left wealth to his wife and then to 14 relatives, with his name only uncovered after the will was read. Born in Town, he rose from clerk to proprietor and expanded to Europe, briefly drawing attention in 1895 during Chicago reform campaigns.
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United States
Elden C. Dewitt
Dewitt
New York
Europe
Chicago
One Is Enough Camvarer Supports Mrs Smithers
A clipped exchange shows Camvarer urging support for Mrs Smithers while she rejects backing beyond her decade of support for her husband, signaling a firm stance in a local election context.
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Camvarer
Committee Report and Show Ball Highlights
The committee notes delays have cost expenses from reminders and holds over the annual meeting. Show Ball staff led by Mrs. Boyd delivered a leading social event, boosting publicity as the year’s prime gathering. A garuantee onsite provides added security while patrons discuss upcoming subscriptions. A letter from a Chinese bank suitor hints at potential funding. Members of the Eton County Tennis Club are shown playing on crimson balls.
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T. C. Boyd
Agaa
Eton County Tennis Club
Erroneous Impressions On Wheat Land Prospects In Australia
In Eastern states farmers show rising inquiries about land positions and wheat potential while doubts persist over transport access, land quality, and pricing. Western Australia is cited for cheaper improved farms yet lower state yields. experts say much land suitable for wheat exists but requires rail and banking support, with optimistic projections of 30 million bushels this year amid improving farming techniques.
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Agricultural Bank
Western Australia
Averagy m
Argu
Kesiara
Meylandecehors
New South Wales
Wales
Victoria
South Australia
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Guardiar
W. Uren
Marine Terrace
Geraldton
Comtral Hall
Pana
Dix
Shoeman
Meadowcroft
Durlacher
Commercial Oniok Assurance Company, Limited
YIKA
Marine i Acoiveny
Herman & CO
Geenidtow
Hullor
John Lee
Worthampton
Bey
Aly
Waller
Aus
Fitzpatrick & CO
Alter Bound
T. Armitage
Frank Green & Co
Nater
Miss Paterson
Dary
Howe ieSal
Wa sEwaTe
T. P. Crothers
Concrete Sprolaliee
Botldes
Comtrageos
Phas
Northampton
Winter Brands & CO
Mabars
Minton
T. B. Carter
Ommittee
Peking
Times
Chines
Wang
Peking University
Air
Warwick House
St. George’s Terrace
Phyne
Victoria Hotel
Assuranus Soceees
George Lester
Poreest Etseet
Guraleton
Cama
Stour
Perth Riarhie Ad
Ween
Murchison House
Boman
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