The President of New South Wales Country Press Talks
Major W. Robinson of the Simpleton Argus is interviewed on the role of country papers. He cites the Maitland Daily Mercury as the oldest, praises community service, local news, and agricultural notes, and stresses the enduring value of country presses to rural society.
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New South Wales Country Prow Association
W. Robinson
Simpleton “Argus
Rarat Hawk
Cir
Country Press
Mr. Robinson
New
Wales
Wervier
Maitlind Daily Mercury
Sydney Morning Herald
Comtey
Rebluwon
Beneft
Ita
Sam Ghd
Department of Agriculture
Suppeas
No. 1
Public Department
New South Wales
Health Department
Freq
Lave
T. A. Priestley
English potters blend bones with clay to rival Chinese porcelain
English potters long sought to match early Chinese porcelain. After sourcing clay from England and a digression about the bones metaphor, they mixed ash and burnt ox bones with clay and flint to craft a porcelain that, while different, surpassed many contemporaries and became common on tea tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stallenlehire
Devon
Cornwall
Fine of £25 for lorry driver after drunken driving case
George Purcell a 27 year old lorry driver was fined £25 in the Central Fo llow Court after admitting to drinking rum and petrol after his lorry crashed in Crows Street on June 25. He claimed the petrol alcohol made him seem intoxicated and cited repairs to the vehicle as the cause. A notice of appeal was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Purcell
Crows Street
Keohie
Purcell
Inflammable celluloid glasses sparks safety warning
The Chief Secretary told Mr. OU Primrose that the Assembly would decide if celluloid spectacles are dangerous. Mr H L Primrose had asserted they were inflamable, prompting safety concerns among North Sydney officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OU. Primrose
Usa.p
North Sydney
Io Lth Assembly
Ics
H. L. Primrose
U.A.P
Vernon the man and the navy grog legend told
Astonishing people recounts Edward Vernon, famed for his fierce temper and bold naval deeds from Malaga to the capture of Portobello. He pressed Parliament to action, later receiving ships from the Admiralty to fulfill his orders. The grog tradition followed his spirited leadership, and his death in 1747 closed a volatile career.
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Grey
Westminister Hehont
Kaward Vernon
Malaga
Barcolonia
High Seas
Porte Bello
Spain
Ong
House of Commons
Admiralty
Lin
London
Medusa
Strock
Vernon
Edward Vernon
Auddenly
Helpful Home Hints for Cleaning and Housekeeping
Practical tips cover polishing floors with a half hour wait and warm dusting to gain shine using minimal effort. Advice includes hanging pictures with strong string, crocheting a chain for frames, peeling oranges in hot water, and cleaning marks with kerosene and powder. Also notes tea-water to restore color, vegetable-cleaning tricks, and mildew removal with a lemon salted soap paste.
Potatoes Grading Standards Warn Farmers of Defects
Agriculture guidance emphasizes uniform grading to boost market value. It notes defects like scab, second growth, irregular sizes, roughness, and injuries reduce price. The department offers a pamphlet detailing five grades and defect criteria, available free from the Department of Agriculture, Box 360A, G.P.O. Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
G.P
Aydney
Hats and Hair Styles Turn Victorian for Autumn Fashion
The article outlines a shift toward Victorian influenced hats and hairstyles for autumn and winter. Queen Elizabeth’s style inspires bonnet shapes, tortan fabrics, and high hats. hair favors a back parting with long curls, plumed nervosa, and tulle accents. Evening looks feature boxy swings, ostrich feathers, bows, and diamanté details for a regal, country and city audience.
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Tate
England
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L. & G Adamson
Quyra
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Blue Cafe
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H. A. Tutt & Sons
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Quyra Coach and Waggon Factory
Tith Wort
Bincets Foundation
Bud Wah
Choline
Liverpool
Globe
Pitt Street
Sydney
Glen
F. J. Mann
Argus” Office
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