System of Ghent proposed to aid unemployment relief
The article outlines the System of Ghent as a mutual aid scheme where unions fund unemployment benefits from member contributions and city aid. It cites adoption in Belgium France Holland Norway and Denmark, detailing city subsidies and conditions including strikes illness and outside work requirements. It notes eligibility through unions and municipal approval with caps on daily allowances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonin Varlor
Twentieth Century Magazine
Virrloe
Ghent
Belgium
France
Holland
Denmark
Straxsburg
Beasley System Promises Cure For Stammering
The Beasley Institute in London. its system touted to cure stammering without surgery or quackery. G L Johnston of New Zealand spread the method after observing the Beasley techniques, claiming success in New South Wales. Johnston offers a booklet with details and confirmation to interested sufferers and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Beasley Institute
Beasley
G. L. Johnston
New Zealand
England
Johnston
New South Wales
Mr. Johnston
Beauley Institute
Australasia
Sydney Growth and Promise as Capital City and Port
Sydney emerges as a booming capital with rapid development, vast trade, and rising skyline. The article highlights population growth, economic strength, early settlement roots under Captain Arthur Phillip, port facilities, industries, tramways, and major urban improvements guided by Alderman Taylor. It notes vast land value, extensive manufacturing, and the appeal of beaches like Crow without detail on dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Synney
Ita
Sydney
Arthur Phillip
Sydney Powesses
Alderman Taylor
Ceammnal
Nention
Athlone-place
Oxford-street
Hailway
Recka
Moore Street
King Street
Pittstreet
George Street
Castlereagh Street
Post Office
Darky in a General Store and School Medical Plans
A comic miscommunication in an Arkansas town as a Black man argues over a pork purchase while a storekeeper misreads his words. The second item notes London County Council plans to medically examine students in secondary schools and training colleges to prevent breakdowns from heavy study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkanwis
London County Council
Parramatta in 1793 and the gardens of New South Wales
Spanish observers describe Parramatta as fertile near Port Jackson with gardens at Government House and fields under vine and vegetable crops. They note native and imported plants, the cattle and horses from diverse regions, and advise on agriculture including wells and beekeeping while detailing the town’s simple layout and growing prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Parramata
Europe
Thomas Weishane
New South Wales
Parramatta
Wimite
Wien
Peron
Sines
Lule
Boteniot
Hilo
England
Atutent
Spain
Orramatia
Pett Lakes
Tet Malaspina
Cort Jackson
MurryAding
Faving
Suport
Port Jackoo
Boant
Bydsey
Farramatte
Don Lyle
Aleo
Port Jackson
Parranatta
Government House
Europa
Orth-West
Ape of Good Hope
Bengal
Don Laie Nees
Sydney
Tono
Mr. Smith
Luis Lee
Colonista
Fort Jackson
Botany Bay
Don Liles
Buffalo Bull Defeats Tiger in Forest Standoff
In southern India a herd of buffaloes grazed near the forest edge when a tiger emerged. The herd’s bold bull charged the tiger, tripping and rolling the predator. The tiger fled injured as the herdman, unscathed, tended his wound and continued work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Ture den
Soopal
Fuard
Ather
Visit of Japanese Squadron Inspires Small Town Tea Room Tale
A whimsical report describes Admiral Shimamura leading a Japanese squadron through Welbourne. Local patrons waited on the ships with tea and polite service. An officer, imperfect in English, thanks a girl and gifts a pocket containing three cakes of scented tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amising
Shimamura
Welbourne
Sydney
Ami
I Can Never Love Too Beloved Melodrama Moment
Mr Ambrose Manning now in New Zealand with The Whip and Via Wireless recalls his early English acting days. A famed melodramatic actress misreads a line prompting a surprised audience as a young man in the front row, cloak over his dress, reacts with humor and the play halts amid laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Manning
New Zealand
Hie
England
War
Theo
Georgian jeweller advertises wide diamond ring selection
Mr D Collins of Georga street Sydney advertises a large stock of high quality diamond rings. Customers can order by mail and return if not pleased, with options for replacements. Rings come in many designs, praised for beauty and modern style. Prices are listed in the advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parramalin
Mr. D. Collins
Georga Street
Bydney
Lassetter'n
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Howe
Yale
Mi Watchmaker & Jeweller
D. Collins
Tony
Norland Nursing
Norland
Childern
Wiele
AALL
Mr. Ferguson Hall
suRoros
Harcory and Laboratory
Livernacht Bt
Pitt and
George Ftn
Angus & Son
Market and
Park Sta
Bruce & Walsh,watchmakera & Jnwell
George St
Salbon
Mark Foy
Hydro Majentia Medlow
Sulbon Chemical Ca
Collins 51
Melbourne
Pitt St
Commonwealth
Ept
Levy
William. St
Breer Dames College
Bisdins
Univ. Cachers
College
Lemley
UNIV
von Can Et
Fowscurt
Bogland
Church of
Hey
T. Pobscutt
B.A
Bexley Ladies’ College
L. C. Shepherd & Son, Ltd
Menans
Pitt-St
the Scots College
Rose Bay
Mer Froza
Pamgiran
ASB
Abpinall
Ge Aan
Tate
Uaioe
Pinging Fisida
Elas
John Danks & Son Propty. Ltd
Dores Vital Bistakes
Bintes
DL. Johnston
Hotel Grand Central
Clarence-atrast, Sydaey
Victor Trumper and CO
Rupert Sports Depot & Mercery
The
Capital
Port Tockwon
Harkone
Pean
Tracles
Hawkesbury
Cronulla
Crow
Ornulla
Manly
Bondi
Coogee
Macquamiertheet
Buffalo
Tapanesh the
Melbot
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