The Call to Prayer in Modern Turkey Observed in Adana
The essay notes how Kemal Ataturk's reforms reshape Islam in Turkey, from abolishing religious orders and closing religious schools to wearing Western dress and reshaping public spaces. It describes Adana’s street life, the Kemal Avenue display of Western villas, and the symbolism of statues and Westernization amid continuing use of cloth caps for prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adana
Kemal
Turkey
St Sophia
Istanbul
Europe
East
Palestine
Syria
Turbulent Encounters in a Turkish Hotel
A narrator in Adana recalls a wartime Turk who boasted of learning English in a British prison and predicting a grand Turkey built by a new generation. The exchange covers mistrust, obedience to Ghazi, and the risks of notebooks, with plans to continue the journey through Syria and reflections on ancient Palestine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suez Canal
Colinette
Turkey
Jereat Ghazi
Secret Service
Nicky
Bik Nah
Syria
Tauris Express
Palestine
Jason
Adana
Shelter for dairy stock and windbreaks for cows
Proper shelter reduces disease resistance loss and food waste from warming the wind. Dairy cows use energy for nourishment and heat before production. Conserving heat, especially in cold districts, is aided by judicious tree planting. Plant shelter belts now with trees and hedges to boost well being and productivity.
Gloucester A H and P Association Meeting Debates Membership and Passes
Gloucester A H and P Association discussed improvements and costs, welcomed junior and ladies memberships, and debated entry fees and attendant passes. The president and secretary were praised for their year’s work, and a new committee was elected with 37 nominations for 30 vacancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Carter Bros
Alf
Tom
Taree
Gloucester
Rosas
B. Lowrey
M. Newton
Newton
Bows
Y. Newton
Wilson
Dawson
Everett
Higgins
Mr. Higgins
Dawnon
Alo
Matthewson
Jeffrey
Wiloon
G. Whiron
Mathewson
Mrs. Newton
P. Anderson
A.J Woodward
A. J. B. Laurie
J. Atkins
V. Newton
R. L. Higgins
B DP. Mac- Andrew
Chas, Blanch
Arch
McRar
Davenport
W. H. Newton
Masten
Hugh McSwan
Z C Webeck
G. EH
Boston
K. A. McTntost
Reg Andrews
W.thomas
Hy Mudddle
OFTICIAN'S VISIT DETAILS FOR GLOUCESTER HOTEL MEETING
D J McDonald of Webster Jack and McDonald optometrists will visit Sydney and Gloucester. He will be in attendance at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester on Friday August 7 from 9 am to 5 pm. Appointments may also be booked at A T Cavanaugh's chemist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oftician
D. J. McDonald
B.C
A. Honavra
FSM
London
Webster Jack & McDonald
Sydney
Gloucester
A. T. Cavataugh
Why Send Your Orders Away City Prices Appeal
A jeweler H Coote urges readers to buy locally at City Prices. The ad claims trial will prove suppliers meet requirements, catalogs are in stock, and satisfaction is guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Coote
Jeweller
Gloucester
Free Now From Nei Ritis Medical Claim
A dubious notice promises freedom from a ailment with a money-back guarantee and certificates. It mentions a temporary relief after a treatment and implies a street address and parish company selling a “free bullet” offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEI Ritis
Rida
Ram Street & Parish Ltd
The Marvellous Lyre Bird Chronicle of a NSW Lyrebird
Reverend J J Coady praises Comboyne as land of waterfalls and singing birds. He marvels at the lyre bird, describing its length about two feet, elegant plumage, and mastery in a spring 1928 encounter atop Rawson Falls. The recital featured many forest songsters and the lyre bird as solo performer before retreating into the brush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comboyne
Rawson Falls
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ICE Cresm & Soft Drinks
Uhere Ktocks Contictionery
E. Young
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Ney
Comma Serine Honk
USA
Farmers & Graziers’ Co-operative Grain Insurance & Agency Company Limited
WEME
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Uatomule
Farmers & Graziers
Pitt, Son & Badgery Ltd
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SY Bnew
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Winchcombe
Advocate
THE
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Barrington ST
ST. Paul
H. V. Morton
Russia
Taurus
Republic
Hamburg
Thos
Attaturk
Indy
Venus de ‘Milo
Gloucester Investments
Aepr
Wilson & McIntosh
the Mercantile Mutual Isurance Co. Ltd
Mutual Life and Citizens’ Ansurance Company Ltd
Consnanwwealth Savings Bank Agency
Kents
T. Hicks
Gloucester A H. & P. Association
J. J. Coady
Merewether
A. White
Bwichet
Garden of Roses
Mino
Alva
Horlick
E. Mino & CO
CHONE
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Fisk Radiola
Amalgamated Wireless
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Fisk
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