Prohibition Debate Sparks Mixed Views From Lady Astor
A clipped report notes Lady Astor opposes prohibition calling it unwise and insists temperance differs from prohibition. The piece cites her love of liberty and a belief that people seek warmth and fellowship in pubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Astor
M.P
Anstor
New York
Timaa
Anya
Temperanos
San Francieo “Examiner
Wilkins Post
American Legion
San Rafael
Vice-Regal Opticians Visit To This Town
Mesers H A Barraclough Ltd of Bydoy Melbourne and NewCastle will visit this town on Tuesday llu May. Each member qualified at London University with diplomas D B OA and FIO. Mr Barraclough consults at Brownrigg's Royal Hotel from 1 pm to 6 pm. Take no risks consult qualified opticians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesers. H. A. Barraclough, Ltd
Bydoy
Melbourne
Newcastle
London University
D.boa. and
FIO. Stiagbed
Barraclough
Brownrigg
Commonwealth Flex
Albert Street
East
Guyra
Broken Engagement Ties to Woodstock Tragedy
In Cowra district an inquest into David Dews death by self harm heard he severed his engagement last Friday claiming his family objected. He cut his throat with a razor in a paddock near his father’s home and died about four hours later. a verdict of death by own action was returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Qews
Woodstock
Cowra
Dews
Flax fibre boom urged to spark Australian flax mills
Victorian farmers push to expand flax acreage amid record prices this season and government guarantees for two crops. Institute proposals and seed programs aim to raise output toward 10 000 acres and finally 20 000 acres, with mills needed locally to handle flax straw and start linen manufacture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Commonwealth
Auatralia
Institute of Science and Industry
New South Wales
Tims
Victoria
Highlands
Winsead
Watch Trapped Inside Cow Becomes Mismatched Yet Winding
A bizarre seven year old tale recounts a cow chewing a man’s watch, later killed for beef, with the watch still wound and running. The animal’s ruminations supposedly kept the timepiece wound, losing only minutes across years.
Dr Sheldon’s Magnetic Liniment Marketed Across Town
A historic ad touts Dr Sheldon’s Magnetic Liniment as a pain banisher for cuts and burns. It claims fast relief with bottles sold in Price, La 64 and San, advertised as obtainable everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Sheldon
Unclaimed Prizes in Police and Firemen's Art Union
Unclaimed prizes from the Police and Firemen's Art Union drawn on Jdih Mare await claimants. Listed winnings include £100 household formitere, $24,505 diving room billiard table, 1,702 cabinet of couary, 7L438 girl’s bicycle, 247,040 youth’s bi ovela, 270417 drowning-emac large ion chest, and S56,004 night day clock. Prize holders must apply to the Secretary, Polew Heedqauetars, Hanter street, Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police and Firemen's Art Union
Jdih
Indy
Homemade Remedy For Colds And Bronchitis Promoted
An early 1900s note promotes a home made treatment for colds influenza bronchitis and asthma. It claims Henzo henna extract mixed with water provides quick relief and is cheaper than store bought medicines. The piece emphasizes ease of preparation at home and broad medical claims.
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Baltic Separator Co. Ltd
Wentworth Av
Sydney
John Pringle &8 Co
G. Bower
Rusden-street
Armidale
P.O. Box
Thos
Colizan
Billabong
Forscolt
Fngiere and Machinery
B. Blerelo
Tivading
Stanlord
Liendereon
Kee Huteon
Ireumph
Rudge
Malti
ABC
J.A.P
Aleton
Sothern Cross
Lmylite
Thos. Coltzau
Bradley-sireet
Metiers
Metters
G. W. Crawford
P.J
Ollerastrest
McMulen's
W. Roberts
Saddler
Roberts
Batho
S. Freeman & Sons Ltd
Wit Brown & Co
Oeera
Colonial Mutual Fire
Raaranca Company, Ltd
Universal
Cain's
N. Modgg
Black Mountain
Frank John Maso
Ley - Street
Geren
State of
New South
Monaro
K. F. Strachan
Exon
Polew Heedqauetars
Hanter Street
Stephen Spowart
P.C
Waverley, Sydesy
Arbian
Indasia
Zonane
Toomein Math
Indasia Boag
Lever Brothers Linetied
Axtell
Practical
Glen Innes
John Pringle & CO
A. Sul & 3Ana, Ltd
Spring Hill
Devonport
Tasmania
Agente Sor Internationel Harvesting Machine Company
Pany
Paylite Atr
Ciuyra
Farmers and Settlers’ Association of
N. S. Wales
T. I Campbell
Clements Tonic
Med Settles’ Association of N
Clements Tonic Ltd
Ing Clements Tonis
Thia Farreaching Association
Erce
M.S.W
Campbell
New Zealand
Bowie
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