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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1925
Page
6
Flint tools dating to the glacial age were found at Chalfont Park in Gerrans Cross Bucks. About a dozen axes and fragments were inspected by a British Museum expert, with hope for further finds to determine their exact period.
Excavations at Redboroweh, the iste Roman port near Sand wich uncover iron handcuffs and human bones about three feet below the surface. Workers also recover safety pins and remnants of a house with a bathroom, indicating multiple phases of occupation over centuries.
Dr Le gendre proposes a method to release non biting mosquitoes in Brittany to replace harmful biting types. He claims the harmless family, when present, drives out the noxious species, suggesting a strategic breeding program to reduce pests.
A Yorkshire foreman narrates a dangerous tasting operation in a quarry where a worker nearly fell into the air but survived with no serious injury. A dropped sporkinge incident and a curious misreading of measurements sparked questions about the unusual company accident.
A customer entered a shop seeking a pair of Goole boots priced at 16 shillings 6 pence. With only 36 dollars available the balance was promised for next day. The assistant faced a rebuke from the proprietor for letting the man take boots, while the young assistant claimed he would wrap up two boots for the offer.
A harrower examined a wit in suspicions of perjury. After a tense exchange the witness admits to knowing the course of the action and declares his awareness of involvement in the fire.
A string of humorous vignettes shows students improvising in class hours and a pharmacist scene. One student answers a teacher with a pun about Julius Caesar while another tale features a misfired cue about a canine remedy. A husband’s black eye results from a misunderstanding over plant pots and flowers.
A jumble of comic exchanges shows a teacher criticising discipline, a creditor talk, a painter’s palette mix up with a baby, a boast about a car, and a servant's inquiry, all framed in brisk social banter. The lines hint at class, manners, and everyday humor.
A playful remark by the prospering Persat brushes aside a hinted call for litigation. The exchange hints at tensions without detailing any legal action or specific incident.
Upper Egypt project near Libyan desert aims to control Blue Nile floods. 126 white men and 19 000 natives labor as masonry grows to 450 000 cubic yards with a million tons weight. Engineers watch annual Nile flood from Kasr-el-Nil to Cairo seeking safety.
Alor RE Cheeseman, first European visitor to Jabera, reports on the Jafura Desert’s moving dunes and hot springs near Hufut. He notes pale desert animals and birds, and describes the Singing Springs whistle heard with each step, amid ruined Qquat coast town ruins.
A garbled scene shows a landlady and Mr. Skaggs at a table with steak. The landlady questions payment while Mr. Skaggs mutters about working and paying. Dialogue hints at tension over the bill and the dining scene.
A collage of short comic exchanges and social scenes. Jokes about a landlord and an auctioneer mix with tales of romance and misread lines, featuring a bar scene and couples in humorous misunderstandings. The piece captures late night parlour humor and quips from everyday life.
The Fruit Grower reports a plan to release thousands of hydrogen balloons from fifteen stations across New England to study winds behind gypsy moth spread. Seven thousand balloons were sent up and over 400 found by season's end, including a drifting balloon to Nova Scotia. results were inconclusive, with plans for broader work.
A watchmaker warns that watches need proper care to avoid damage. Keep watches in a cold place at night after wearing all day. Do not lay a watch flat at night and keep upright during the day. Wind in the morning to prevent over tension.
A rosy faced showman promotes a so called wonderful Lady Obearth drawing a large crowd. A man asks what’s wonderful about the baby as the showman insists listeners judge by the lady’s word, amid chants and constant heckling.
A garbled report reflects a historic event with fragmentary details about a public warning, a missing figure, and disputed dates. Names and places are unreadable, but the text hints at a disaster chronology, protective actions, and a contested timeline surrounding a incident in a distant port or city.
An Australian news fragment covers O Semmei, named country sales manager for Aeolian, and a chaotic scene in a Melbourne street with a piano dealer, customers, and a disruptive delivery. The piece blends promotional text with humorous dialogue about pianos and cosmetics.
Readable text promotes weight loss pills and tonics as quick fixes for obesity. Mentions side effects such as weakness dizziness headaches and urges careful use. Claims products are widely sold by retailers and druggists with public promotion across regions.
A fragmented wedding scene shows Bridget and Pat, with Bridget in a colorful dress, walking down the aisle to cheers. The bride whispers to Pat about wishing they could have paused to watch themselves pass, a dreamy moment amid the crowd.
A house parrot named Polly roamed freely and damaged onions bound with twine. Polly was scolded by a teacher like figure Wins Salad, who warned the bird and its owner of future consequences. The next day the owner faced further ridicule as the parrot caused more mischief with the onions.
A ragbag of humorous snippets features a pupil’s mother defending an absence, a gossiping London club scene with waitresses, and several light anecdotes about mothers, children, and neighbors. Names flash with local color as voices mix humor and mischief.
Incomplete text from a newspaper card shows fragmented phrases and names. No clear event date location or actions are readable to summarize a specific incident or notice.
An early sensational health note promotes a digestive and liver tonic as a cure for aging, touting nature and science, with mispelled claims. It targets readers seeking happiness and health, framing the remedy as universally effective despite dubious chemistry.
An unclear fragment references a location at 300 Bourke Street and mentions a person named Francis with a veer lit Mercolied phrase. The readable text is incomplete and does not provide a clear event, date, or outcome.
A fragmented notice references a Railway Hotel opposite North Melbourne and adjacent properties. The garbled text mentions Railway Stein and Face te Oy, with unclear names and locations, suggesting a historical directories snippet or public notice about local businesses near the railway.
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