The Woollen Industry and Australia’s Opportunity
An examination of why Australia does not yet manufacture woollen goods. It argues cooperative investment could empower a local mill, compares costs and productivity with Britain, notes raw material access, wage levels, and the potential for a self-sustaining industry amid wartime shocks. It reflects on market prices, fiber costs, and looms, urging action by farmers and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bamber
Gozele
Autaba
Riespe
Hye Zee
Anid Tow & Peabot
Umm of Fame
Pak Sik
Sim Westes
Widtier
Aether Wriger
Auspue
Thas
Austa Ba
Serge
The First Smokers and the Myth of Tobacco
The article recounts early myths about the first man to smoke and the origins of tobacco use. It cites quotes and anecdotes about ancient practices, legendary figures, and opinions from writers like Swinburne, Huxley, and others, tracing smoking’s rise as a social and cultural habit. It notes resistance and eventual adoption, describing a shift from ritual to commonplace use and personal accounts of trying tobacco.
Pipe devotion fuels a famed smoker’s funeral tale
An obituary-like reminiscence recalls a renowned pipe aficionado who denied reform, claiming a life spent with tobacco reaching four fans weekly. At his 81st death, all Roterdam smokers were invited to his funeral as stories of his obsession and humor circulated among peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Tearsson
Royal Society
Myneer van Kipes
Nicolls
Hs Express
Abd Qader
Roterdam
Government Board Appointed To Handle Prospecting Needs
A government board has been appointed to manage prospecting applications and oversee the implementation of a controlled scheme. The move aims to prevent evasion of a comprehensive system by coordinating requests and ensuring proper equipment and procedures through the Mines Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scaillan
Tnd
Pemare
Phaoe
Phe
Mints Bay
Minng Asc Gia
Minte Gwo
Mess J Allen
A Wauchope
Tie Stu
Uedlogit
Ue Snl Dea
Yiowe
Fragmented local notice of gas project dates
Fragmented OCR lists dates and places for government gas project work in 1919 and 1920 across several towns including Germany ton Greenough Northanpéon Upper Town Yaycoo and Northanpéon, indicating contract periods from November 1919 to March 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Town
Yaycoo
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Disi
Newspag
Henry Wilis & Co
Geraldton
Skin, Hide & Tallow Merchants
Shore
Henry Wills & CO
Elder, Smith & CO
Weed
ELDER
Willa Street
Perth
Sramartle
Kaigoorlie
Northar
Beverley
Jamer Street
Purtis
Beery Vriday
Brock Neld
Beresey
York
Hance
I Vet Wines
Mere Capel
Garver
Casper
Fremantle
Geridion Diatrict
BOND
Royal Sheep Dip
Aed
Western Australia
C.H. Fielding Ltd
Eanwick
St. Georgia
Wexmen
Peril
Val
Gfo, Laing, Mar
Ets Goh
Menaer
Grantown House
Peserals
Mapact
Randy
Mounts
Larne
D. Mentiplay
Bes
Semliten
Ares
Crome
Swoker
E. W. Ive
Fiat, Buick & Overland
HIRE
Burns, Philp
Tust Provident Societz
Bogle Bros
Geraldten
Massey-Marris
Mallogh Bros
Aimco
Geraldtes
Late Manet
Starear Zor
Gariake “Oedine
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