Witty reply to Sydney clerk ad mocks foreign exchange niche
A Sydney firm advertised for a capable young clerk in forcit exchange at 2 shillings 10 pence a week. The reply mocks the offer, claiming fluency in many languages, typing speed, and even offering gratis services, a wife to clean the office, postage costs deducted from salary, and bricks to be made in spare time if a yard exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Forcit Exchange
Foreign Exchange
Gratis
Joint Electoral Roll Exhibition Opens for Commonwealth and State
The first joint electoral rolls for Commonwealth and State elections are on display in post offices, police stations, and public buildings. Electors may inspect their entries, and those not listed must apply for enrolment using forms available at post offices. Submit forms to the local Registrar listed on the roll.
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Proven by Mrs Neilson Testimony
A testimonial from Mrs D Neilson of Gloucester praising Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for kidney weakness. She describes backache dropsy, headaches, leg swelling, and lasting relief after two bottles. She notes eleven years free of trouble since cure. Sold by chemists and stores. Foster McClellan Co. advertises as proprietors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
D. Neilson
Cook Street
Gloucester
Dean
Hamilton Street
Sydney
Doan's
Garden Notes Encourage Children to Grow and Learn
A feature promoting child gardeners urges turning any sunlit corner into a mini garden. It highlights simple plants and bulbs for beginners, praises Gladiolus and Dianthus for affordable fun, and notes hardy perennials like Lavender Shower, Calla Elliottiana, Jacobean Lily, and Nerine Fothergilla with prices and planting tips.
100 Gladioli for 2/6 Garden Offer
A 100 year old firm offers 100 gladioli for 2 shillings 6 pence with small bulblets that bloom quickly. The advertisement promotes a practical mix from top growers claiming reader savings and a ready collection that would cost pounds.
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A. J. White
THE
Graham Timber CO
Millwood
Victoria Insurance Co. Ltd
Street & Parish Ltd
Soho Eintafelei
Abet
Farmers & Graziers Co-operative Co. Ltd
Farmers & Graziers
E. W. Sparke, Limited
West Maitland
Campbell’s Hill
Pitt Son & Badgery Ltd
Pastoral Exchange
O'Connell Street
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
Saleamen
Winchcombe House
Bridge Street
Winchcombe Carson
A. Page
New York
Wade
A. E. Smith
Russell & Smit
M. Thurlow
Saddler & Harness Maker Church
ST. Gloucester
ANT
W. Druhan
Brown's
Church ST
LRU
Zan Hok
Gall At
Corbett
Phane
Cate
Comino Bros
E. Barrett
Hepstr
Barrett
Church St Gloucester
Munro
R. Kendall
Karswood
Sausag
A. E. Toll
L. C. Shepherd & Sow Ltd Farm and Garden Seeds
Parker Street
G. B. Nash
General Carrier
Toots
Ea By Tooth & CO. Limited
Nsw
Overland Sydney Ltd
Wunderlich Limited
Dr. Baptist & Cleveland
Treat & Parish Ltd
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A. J. Cavanough
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