John Harrison Made the Sea Road Strait for Sailors
A compact historic sketch chronicles John Harrison the carpenter who invented a pendulum clock and chronometer leading to sea navigation advances. It notes prizes offered, tests on ships, and Harrison’s modest, lifelong poverty before recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harrison
Phi New Era
England
Eleanor Doorly
Tsvertive Grsfin
Miss Doorly
Shipa
John Harri
Harrison
Deptford
Atlantic
West Indies
Pesala
John Herrison
Heny
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Relieve Chronic Pain Claim
A reader cites persistent backache and morning pain as kidney related, praising Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for quick relief. The testimonial describes dull kidney pain, fatigue, and night disturbances, claiming complete cure after a short course, with endorsements from Mrs. Benson of East Northam. Sold by chemists and stores, 1 shilling per box, post by Foster McClellan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
F. Benson
East Northam
Picton
Doan
Ene Pees
Foster-McClellan Oor Sisee
Perth
A Good Word for the Bad Girl Delights in Modern Youth
Alfred Edge argues in the London Daily Mail that moralists overstate girl badness. He notes many so called daring girls seek attention, while some outwardly innocent girls are equally sharp and vain. He concludes today’s girls are healthier and more natural than Victorians.
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Alfred Edge
London
Daily Mail
Grandmamma
Mother
Granny
Leone
The Two Ten Password Mistake at the Store
A well dressed shopper overheard staff whisper Dwo-ten and learned a “password.” When challenged she pressed for meaning. A messenger confirms the phrase signals a shoplifter. The girl offers money to tell the meaning. The youngster reveals it refers to keeping two eyes on her ten fingers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alia
Pastor Confesses He Stole Fifty Thousand Pounds
Rev Gay Kyle former Methodist pastor at Mount Vernon admits to stealing a £50,000 registered package from a post office. He explains poverty fears drove the crime and says plans to flee with family to California. his wife weeps beside him as he confesses in court.
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Gay Kyle
York
Mount Eran
Eithanis
Mount Vernon
California
Northam Race Club Nomination Rules and Weights Notice
W A Turf Club rules govern nominations and weights for Northam races. Nominations close with the Northam Race Club and Belmont Park Racing Club officials on May 3 and May 1921 with weights declared about May 1921. final acceptances due mid May. penalties apply for scratched and unaccepted entries. bookmakers restricted to fixed stakes. special train service from Perth and Fremantle for Belmont course.
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W.A. Turf Club
Northam
Northam Race Club
Belont Park Racing Club
Forrest Chambers
Perth
Steve Chipper
EZ. F. Wilkinson
Landicapper
Horse Fares Arranged With Perth Agent Wilkinson
Metropolitan owners plan with Perth Club agent Mr Wilkinson to book horses in a single consignment, B Burch serves as secretary.
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Club
Perth
Wilkinson
B. Burch
Australia V Leicester in England Opener Sparks Cricket Talk
Cricket chatter centers on Australia challenging Leicester in England tomorrow with Australia favored on good wickets. The piece preview notes England’s likely lineup under Spooner and possible changes, naming Hobbs Hearne Hendren Woolley and others while discussing new players Chapman Brown Knight Jupp Stevens Holmen and George Gunn for England.
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Spooner
England
Englepa
Hobbs
Hearne
Hendren
Woolley
Douglas
Australia
Chapman
Brown
Knight
Jupp
Stevens
Holmen
George Gunn
Strudwick
Dolphin
George Wood
Kentig Mn
Smith
Lionel Robinson
McLaren
J. G. White
Japp
G. Wood
C. Gibson
Den Simeter Measures Boiler Water Density for Safe Operation
A British firm has invented and manufactured a den simeter to monitor boiler water density. The device balances distilled water against boiler water to show density difference on a scale. It offers continuous measurement and a warning when density nears danger, and Boiler Insurance Companies have approved it.
A New Form Of Fuel Colloidal Coal Oil Mixture
A new colloidal fuel mixes pulverized coal with oil to extract more heat. Tests by the United States Navy in 1917 reportedly show higher heating value from coal oil blends than from coal or oil alone. The fuel could benefit regions with lignite reserves and may prove valuable to Western Australia where coal is abundant.
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United States
Au revoir and good-bye jokes at a wedding in Bendigo
A lighthearted excerpt recalls a French goodbye miscommunication at a wedding where guests debate meaning of good byes and a man complains his wife’s cooking. Also notes Lady Constant the white leghorn hen in Bendigo laying 183 eggs in four generations and aiming for 1000 eggs.
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France
Lady Constant
H. B. James
Bendigo
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Sea Road
Isaac Newton
U.S.A
Malloch Bros
Local Agert
Pearmine
Walker
THE
House OF Quality
E.P
Albert
Union Bank
Fitzgerald
North AM
Usi
Dodgers
Northam Courier
Goomalling
Dowerin Mail
VJUNE
H. F. Wilkinson
Sava
Fremantle
Belmont
Baker's Dress House
BAKER
Next Mechanics’ Institute
Argue
Leicester
Surrey
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