Pub Talk on Peace War and Iron Hands from Outback
In a West of Ireland pub two old timers discuss disarmament and the League of Nations. They compare nations to dogs and cats and recall how fear of fighting faded in neighbours who lived beside Russians Scots Germans. The talk drifts to Cromwell, Soviet rule, and a wary take on leadership.
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Matey
Europe
League of Nations
Old Paddy| Brogan’s
West
Tom
Sam
Bourke
Russia
Hans
Cear
Australia
Tle
Cromwell
England
Mke
Are Garage Proprietors Profiteers Yes A Probe
A garaging era screed questions garage proprietors as profiteers noting wages of two to six pence per hour versus charges customers pay of five pence to one shilling per hour. It argues mechanics must be qualified and equipped, warns of long term costs, and asks for a future note promising better service. Signed Bert Carpenster detailing practical experience in motor service and a Gloucester hotel and garage.
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Exah
Bert Carpenster
Vumeal & Motor
Phillips
Gloucester Hotel & Garage
Servce
Cricket Tugrabakh vs Gloucester Blues First Grade win by 125 runs
Tugrabakh, E Smith not out 0, B Merchant 7, L F Smith 19, E Taylor 7, C Middlebrook 13, J Smith 0, Ken Merchant (b Easton) 0, Sundries 0, total 160. Avon Valley batsmen Morris 43, Monro 12, West 2, Arrowamith 10, Oldfield 3, Britten 5, Collins 4, Baker 2, Oldfield not out 0, Sundries 2, total 108.
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Tugrabakh
Gloucester Blues
E. Smith
B. Merchant
L. F. Smith
C. Wellard
Smith
G. Easton
Coca
J. Merchant
E. Taylor
H. Hazelwood
C. Middlebrook
J. Matthewson
G. Muddle
J. Smith
Fa Zelwood
J. Atattheweon
Ken Merchant
Keith Merchant
Avon Valley
J. Morris
J. Forbes
W. Allins
Monro
J- West
Forbes
H. Monro
G. Arrowamith
Bithrey
K. Oldfield
Wilkins
C. Britten
Berry
K. Wellard
A. Collins
P. Baker
M. Oldfield
Rockhurst
Alex
Hee
Wilson
Craven
Upper Barrington
Ucores
A. Clarke
R. Clarke
J. Mitchell
J. Farley
H. Bignell
E. Laurie
Clarke
J Bignell
A. Fenning
Laurie
Greenaway
J. Bignell
G. Greenaway
Johnson
Morgan
White
J. Fairey
J. Greenaway
Wages and relationship between employer and employee debated
A letter to the editor discusses wages and the ethical relation between employer and employee. It argues for fair wages, recognises workers' need for dignity, and contends for reinstating rural workers in arbitration. It references J Lang's platform and calls for closer employer worker ties to improve morale and productivity.
Clemente Tonic Claims Restored Health Aid
The Doctor promotes Clemente Tonic as a powerful restorative for fatigue and nerves, claiming it keeps Clemente Howard fit and lively. It is presented as a non alcoholic tonic, suitable for professionals like dancers who work long hours and seek sustained vitality.
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Alexander Howard
Clemente
Mr. Howard
Parental Lecture and Name Change Story From a Queensland Note
A Tweed business house received a note with £5 from an anonymous former employee. The message confessed taking money while employed and included a humorous exchange about a baby’s name, showing a family scene with references to M L A Buttenshaw and a Queensland christening.
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Puttenshaw
M.L.A
Buttenshaw
Junr
Watering the Garden With Kendall’s Drought Plan
A nostalgic ad urging homeowners to secure their gardens during drought. It promotes Bob Kendall as the expert to lay on the water, implying a service or plan to protect homes, gardens, and families from water scarcity. The pitch links roses to dew and family safety with bold entrepreneurship.
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Bob Kendall
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Sovaux
F.B
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Charlton Butlding
Ol’ Nyaxy
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the Victoria Insurance Co. Ltd
Tatetetntc Inceed
Flemington
Farmers & Croziers Co-operative Co. Ltd
Homebush
Ranma We
E. W. Sparke, Limited
West Maitland
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Pittson & Badgery Ltd
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
Stnchcombe House
Bridge ST
Sydney
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Bana
Mongreos
Capriens
Garryina
Barrington ST
Globe
Gloucester
Clydesuale
Geo Gordon
Gordon Bechylvie
Gordon Buebyilvie
Ite Sexson
Varinna Val
Marca Paddoak
Ov Flanagan
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A. Laurie
Segt. B. Ton
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R. Garner
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Bow''ng
F. Smith
Okhurst
E. Tlanch
A. Wilson
Staunton
C. Dennett
Bertett
A. Rosyllow
Lynch
J. Wellard
W. Jickson
Dennett
A. Randle
Wellard
S. Wilson
A. Bartlett
J. Atkins
H. Bartlett
G. Wilson
N. Staunton
H. Lynch
A.ross & Wellard
A. Bartlett J. Wellard
A. Bartett
H. Wilson
Commonwealth
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A. Blanch
E. Smithy
N. McInnes
Adam
J. T. Lang Rea
Lang
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China
New South Wales
Muust
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IP. White
Bogel
Shelton
R. Bogle
I. Moore
Blewell
J. Mitchell BR
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Bignell
H. Page
Arthur Clack
G. Arowsmith
J Forbes
I. West
L. Landers
Oldfield
R. Wilking
J. West
London
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Arrowsmith
Webster, Ja
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Opticians! Via.1
Eo the Doctor
Face Biemiskes
Sapweay
Jesus Wi
Pid
Perfay Hesling
Queensland
Mum
Hinkler
Dad
Kingsford
Hinkford Smith
Miss. D. Catt
Hine
Gli Center
Pam
Dooling
Tooth& KB
Tooth & Co, Limited
Kent Brewery
H. Jeans
3. B. Nash
General Carrier
G. B. Nash
W. Rundle
McCann’s Boarding House
Moore
R. Kendall
King ST. Gloucester
Aiam
Bob Johnston Hume
ST. Gloucester
M. Thurlow Saddler Church
A. E. Smith
Russell & Smith, Taree Baker & Pastrycoqk
G. W. He Martin
Mill
Stratford
Ize
Crean
Comino Bros
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