Rise of the motor car transforms business in Australia
Historical account extols the motor car as a hygienic, economical, versatile vehicle replacing horses. It cites 5,000,000 US vehicles for context, notes growing farmer adoption, Chevrolet models, and wide uses from farming to medical and commercial work amid a shift from horse to motor transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Phoebus
United States of America
Western Australia
U.S
Chevrolet
Himelf
Transitioning trades shift to petrol vehicles in WA
A historical note examines the decline of horse drawn transport and rise of petrol driven cars in Western Australia. It highlights Skipper Bailey Motor Co Ltd, founded by Skipper Bailey, expanding from hire cars to garages as Hupmobile and Chevrolet agencies arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Motor Co. Ltd
Skipper Bailey
Westralian
Hupmobile
Chevrolet
Straw handling insights from Australian agricultural meet
Afr. J. Zimmerman outlines three methods to conserve wheaten straw for cocky chaff in South Australia. From post harvest breaking and cocking with salt water to binding with a binder and dampening with molasses, and finally cutting erp at threshing readiness. He favors stockpiled sheaves and efficient chaffing with a properly set chaff cutter and winnower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afr
J. Zimmerman
Wilmington
Agricultural Bureau
South Australia
George
Indies Show Dress Parade At Friday Gathering
The article notes a fashionable Friday crowd dressed in summer styles despite concerns over costs. Observed outfits include cream georgette costumes, black crepe de chine dresses, georgette and voile gowns, satin hats, and various color schemes from navy to heliotrope, with many wearing matching hats and trims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady
Rowan
Mixa Rowan
Meadowcroft
Kempton
W. V. Sewell
Hardwicke
Mrs. Roberts
Mr. J. G. Grant
Mr. Percy
Mrs. Green
Mia
Don Broad
Georgette
Mrs. Scott
York
Mills
Mm H. K. Maley
Mrs. Hunger
Fashionable outfits and a Woods Peppermint Cure ad
A list of ladies and their outfits appears with fabrics like silk, voile, georgette, and serge in navy, cream, and grey, detailing hats and tunics. The text shifts to a wistful verse about a sick baby and urges using Woods Great Peppermint Cure to soothe infant illness.
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Wilcox Mofelin, Limited
Geraldton
St Sydney
Melbourne
RS Teen Sa
Rockhampton
Townsville
Fremantle
Ay Age
Orgne der PU
Wuatam Ferret
FREEM
Kalgoorlie
Northam
Beverley
Nareogin
Bunbury
Carnarvon
James Street
Perth
Cooper's Dip
London
Geraktion
G. EB. Sewell
C. Stokes & CO
Marine Terrace
Geraldton F Foundry
Jewell, Weymouth & Howson, Lid
A. Waller
Familyy
Butche
H. Locke
Witch Bros
POST
Per Doeeh
Godern Romanc
GEO
Laing
Barr
Mamage
Competent Masseur
Sack Payne
Tel
Lea
Wrigleys
Gox
G.P
Guiney
FE. W. Ive
Durlacher Street
Gerald
D. Grant
Miss Nicholls
G. E. Sewell
McDonald
Haxton Grant
Miss Raynes
Shipping, Insurance, Customs and Forwarding Agents
Melbourne & CO
THE
A.u.3.n. Company
Milwraith, Meachern and CO. Pty
Messageries Maritimes
P. Ard
Steam Navigation Company, Limited
Lloyd's
Mnevearce— Queensland Pyburance Co., Ltd
Australian Mutual Provident Society
Whone
B. Williams
Pro Sietor
P.O. Box
Armitage
George M Johnston
Berretary and
Anxéowr
A. J. Logan
Geo. A. Houston
Howes
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