Electric lighting and labour saving devices transform homes
The article surveys the rise of electricity from oil lamps to gas and electric utilities, noting widespread wiring in homes and the shift to labor saving appliances. It lists devices such as electric ranges, washing machines, dishwashers, vacuum cleaners, radiators, and personal care tools, highlighting comfort and efficiency gains amid increasing adoption. It also mentions rising snake activity near Theaterfield and daily tortures to tozens near the oven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austeall
Last Public Hanging Recalls 60 Years Ago in Britain
A collage recounts the last public execution in Britain on May 26 1868 at Newgate Street and Old Bailey, with Arthur Abbott and Michael Barrett linked to the era. It details an explosion at Clerkenwell, deaths and injuries, and notes how newspapers then described the event amid small crowds and apathy. Prices for heavy hides and related notes follow the passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
London
Newgate Street
Old Bailey
Holborn
Clerkemwell
Hulborn
Arthur Abbot
Wistary
Feniata Burke
Garey
Clerkenne
Trish
John Abbot
Min Mirteon-yey
Horn
Corporation Bay
Lonnon
No. 5
Maria Alot
Antilles
St. Bartholomew's Hospital
Minnie Abn
Royal Proc Hospital
de. Hilt
Arthur Xichol
Shall
Disraeil
F.chequer
Lieve Fistrens
Magh Myddelton
Clerkenwell
Englan
The Evolution of Electric Ranges in Australian Homes
The article traces a shift from colonial ovens to modern electric ranges, highlighting the Hotpoint electric range as a clean, reliable, and uniformly heated solution for family meals. It notes special rates for power usage and invites readers to request leaflets for full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Purpose Accounts At Bank Branches For Special Expenses
Purpose Accounts may be opened at any branch to cover holiday and medical costs, Christmas expenditures, education, and other items. From one shilling per week or fortnight for three months or more, interest at 400 will be added. Any number may be opened without disclosing purpose. obtain full particulars at a branch.
Local beer championship winner and a Blackheath death
A Deniliquin beer contest produced a winner after seventeen entrants, finishing with a fifteen pint lead. A death near Blackheath followed a spider bite, sending Mr P G Cousins to hospital where he died, leaving a widow and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deniliquin
Anyshe Cal
Phorn
Wil
Fem
Ne Slue
P. G. Cousins
Blackheath
Gousing
Wight
Dinetar
Cousin
Katnombu
Fountehildeen
Sunday Church Services Across England and Scotland
Sunday worship notices list church services across Stratford Gloucester Rethorn and Stroud with times ranging from 7.30 to 8.20. ministers include Rev Aw W Nogens Mr Murray and Rose, A Dickson. The items mention various denominations including Church of England Presbyterian and Baptist at multiple towns.
Oil and Cathedral Drives Interest in Roma Bore
Developments at Roma Queensland stir Australian markets as shares rise in companies exploring the Mooga bore prospects. Archbishop Duhig appeals at mass for funds to help build Brisbane’s new cathedral and repay debt, while oil frame hopes loom.
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Vma Oil
WEW
Roma
Australia
Duhig
Arch Dichap
Brisbane
Mooga
Rave
Moora
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Compkins Bros
Sellick
Gloucester
T. A. Corbett
Dundee
Parley
Bowman Farm
Theaterfield
Comino Bio
Pine 2
Thea
M. Mooke
Hilltop Stud
Tamworths
Efres
D. McIntosh
Homestead River
Lucerne
Talon Water
Houe
Tomens
P.O. Handy
Maitland
Paterson
Sanni
Dann
West Maitland
Urse
S Harris
Living Link
Winchcombe
Carson
THE
Gloucester Electric Supply CO. Ltd
GENT
Fancy Check
SOX
Smart Patterns
NOW & Elling
Police & Firemen
J. Whatson
Guy Price
Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia
Commonwealth Savings Bank Ofustralia
Bulletin
the Bulletin
Nor
Woman's Mirror
the Wild Cat Monthly
Borden
Greg
Ukes
Bet Lace
Lot
Tines
Nis
Hovlla
Anstey
Nuelly
Banta
Ee Garantie
Toby
England
Sven Squerzit
United States
Ie Geo
Titans
Murest
Presbyterian Charlid Gilonceston
Mey
SNL
Methonisf Churen
Thugsdy
Mdatl Sunray
Glouseater
Murray
Marvillana
Stant Baptist Colac Straud
Johne
Briasford
Stroud
Rose
A. Dickson
Aderson
A. I. Cavanough Chemist & Stationer, Gloucest
W. Batger
Tailor Church
T. Charlton
Hart & Coy
John Hart
Opticians
High Street West Mainland
MR. J. Whatson
Reliance
Lery
Whatson
W. A. Piiliips
W. A. Phillips
Webster
Jack
McDonald
Ophelans
Pittat
Martin Place
Sydney
Feauve
C. J. Beaton
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