Salaried Performers in New York and London Theatres
The article notes Miss Gertie Millar will earn £300 per appearance at the Coliseum in the autumn production, a high figure yet eclipsed by legends like Caruso at the Metropolitan and Melba at Covent Garden. It cites Patti, Patti, and Mlle Melba earning £400 nightly in New York, with Henry Abbey paying £1000 a performance on several occasions. Melba once received £1200 for a single performance in New Orleans, a record for a singer.
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Sbe
Coliseum
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Hammerstein
New York
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Henry Abbey
Mame
New Orleans
Harring Egg Maker Promises Gentle Poultry Aid
The Harris Egg-Maker is advertised as a humane device for poultry producers, claimed to provide beneficial results in tests. Local residents are urged to try a trial packet available locally or from Raquisites, 754 George Street, Sydney.
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George Street
Sydney
Clarify Mouth Health with Grace Toors Pass Dental Aid
Health note emphasizes mouth cleanliness to prevent disease and dental decay. Claims Grace Toors Pass product whitens teeth and preserves enamel. promotes economical use. Mentions endorsement by J L McMillan and a Pure Foods report, with an attached tube image referenced.
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J. Laker McMillan
The Fringe of Wales Betrothal Rumor
London reports a rumored betrothal between the Prince of Wales and Princess Helene, daughter of the Hellaves rulers. A London correspondent notes possible official announcement during a planned visit to Athens next spring, with religion no obstacle and age differences deemed manageable.
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Rhoicein
Helens
Hellaves
Alyraitra
London
Srowgit
Helene
Athens
Kangaroo Hunt In England At Naval College Grounds
A recently donated kangaroo escaped at the Royal Naval College grounds in England. The animal leaped through wire, dodged staff and cadets for hours, roamed the College property and into Barton estate before a catcher netted it with help from head gardener Gillard and assistants after four hours of pursuit.
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Alr
Borus Naval Co
King's
Barton
Gillard
Navintanta
Queen Alexandra's Birthday Observed With Invitations
Queen Alexandra approaches seventy with rumors of a grand celebration. The King reportedly plans a striking homage, inviting his mother's relatives to England so she may be offered a special banquet or reception.
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Alexandra
England
Prominent Figures Publicly Rally For War Resolve
A sprawling compilation of quotes from politicians clergy and experts outlines British and allied resolve, the war's moral framing, and expectations of endurance. Notable voices reference public sentiment, imperial unity, and the need for sustained effort amid German strength and naval theory.
Per Cent Debates on Housing and Wool Trade Stimulate Debate
The NAW questions canvas frame dwellings cost and rent as Socialistic policy. Hobart Mercury urges self reliance and wool production to replace imports. South Africa forestry plans spark praise and cautions on regeneration and land management with notes on burning practices. A remark about a motor car ends the fragment.
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Sinai
Launceston Pitninen Ee
Fashion notes on home made frocks and gowns
A guide to choosing fabrics and achieving well cut frocks at home. It advises on semi evening Tunisian tunics and ready made outfits, plus patterns, trims, and accessories for versatile attire. It highlights practical sewing, simple blouses, and stylish but affordable dress options for social occasions.
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Emay
Cheese Croutons from Stale Bread Rounds
Instructions describe slicing stale bread into rounds about three quarters of an inch thick and scooping out centers to prepare croutons. The method emphasizes even cuts and careful handling to achieve uniform pieces for toasting.
Gum Dredging Experiment in New Zealand Unveiled
A New Zealand company with a £30 000 capital plans to dredge swamp lands in the Dominics to extract gum. A modified gobi dredge will handle about 600 yards daily, purporting to remove all gum from soil and wash it by special appliances. Swamp lands will be drained for cultivation and potential dairying profits after gum extraction.
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New Zealand
Dominics
Skyscraper Art Gallery and Swiss Studios Feature
A long notice extols Bernard's Buildings at 38 George St as a modern hub in Australian art portraiture. It highlights Bernard's Pine Art Gallery, Picture Frame Works, and the Swiss Studios with Etching and Sketch Branch, praising Mr. Myers as a pioneer of the style in Australia and noting accessible prices alongside high craftsmanship.
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Bernard's
Messie D, Berman and Co
George St
Bernard
Pine Art
Famou
Myers
Fmet
Australia
Avila
Bucion
Academy Art Adeal
London
Little Croutons of Curry Filling Schemes
A fragment describes honey croutons prepared by hollowing and filling with minced chicken veal or beef and a touch of gravy. The instruction notes heating the dish in gravy and piling the warm morsels into the hollow centers.
Paradise Lost at the Harbor Gates
A country visitor wanders Sydney’s waterfront parkland admiring statues and gardens. He is warned by a constable to stop smoking, replies with humor about the show’s cost, then exits toward the bush as guards and cannons loom outside the gates.
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Osprein Cook
Saveilenes
Outback
Sydney
Captain Wook
Fashional Trends Highlighted in Sydney Parlor Culture
Reading from a periodical on Sydney fashion, readers are invited to explore the latest hair and color parlors. The piece notes fashionable styles gaining popularity among cultured ladies and mentions the growing influence of salon culture on daily dress and appearance.
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Daily Telegraph
Bydney
Soenasia
Sydney
A Business Man's Creed and Mr. Holman Editorial
A Balga wanship editor Mr W C Holman outlines a business creed focusing on debt avoidance and savings. The piece admonishes keeping the future unmortgaged, living frugally, and avoiding overextension while guarding personal well being.
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W. C. Holman
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