Harkness the Man of Millions Spreads Charity in London
Edward S. Harkness of New York, famed for giving away millions, spoke little but shared resources widely. In London he met King George, donated to Britain and universities, and funds reached Harvard and Stratford on Avon. His wife, Mrs. Harkness, quietly supports children with gifts each year.
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Edward S. Harkness
New York
London
Daily Express
King George
Harkness
Palace
Mr. Harkness
President Wilson
Harkerss
Gel Ping
Britain
United Kingdom
St . Andrew's University
Shakespeare Memorial Theatre
Stratford On Avon
Harvard
Oxford
Cambridge
Vale
Express
Londo
Edward Harkness
Courage of animals in defence of the young told by W D Hubbard
In World Magazine Hubbard notes animal courage when protecting offspring. Elephants, lions, hippos, buffalo and others display fearsome defense, often risking life to save their young. Hunters recount encounters showing maternal and herd bravery across veldt and river habitats.
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W. D. Hubbard
World Magazine
Congo
Rhodesia
Banga
Koons Dueger
A Leather King: Thomas Bata's Zlin Factory Town Explored
An Inside Prague sourced profile portrays Thomas Bata as a decisive industrialist in Zlin Moravia. It describes his vast boot and shoe empire with 17 000 workers, mass production, and a town built around Bata facilities. The article notes low wages, worker dormitories, company stores, restaurants, clubs, a cinema, and a hospital, all funded by Bata and tied to output targets.
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Thomas Bata
Zlin
Moravia
Prague
Ovakia
Expresa
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Bishop
England
America
Northampton
Leicester
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Great Britain
Mr. Bata
Oan
Bats
Brrlio
Europe
Bata
Thomas Bats
Eagland Zin
Zlina & Factory
Thimay Bets
Thomas Hata
Thomas Pata
Kata
Universal
Road funding clash in New South Wales budget clash
Opposition attacks the Country Roads Board proposed 190000 pounds addition to budget funds as a burden on road maintenance. They warn reduced funds will harm maintenance, increase motor taxes, and worsen competition with railways and tramways amid a strained financial outlook.
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Ite
Country Roads Board
Placi
Dretorate
New South Wales
Wili Thatch
Lands Department report delayed hides faults and influence
The Public Accounts Committee failed to deliver a Lands Department report before Christmas. It highlights archaic methods and political interference in settlers advances, criticizing anonymity of offenders and suggesting a ministerial inquiry to protect official actions ahead of the next general election.
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Public Accounts Committee
Lands Department
Laiie
Alan Peeats
Pinkettees Remedy Ad in Moody Life Boost
An advertising filler promotes Pinkettees as a quick cure for moodiness and constipation. It claims the product improves mood, energy, and sociability with a simple dose, urging readers to buy at chemists or stores. The copy targets those feeling unwell or downcast and promises swift relief.
King George’s Salary A Question Of Royal Pay Scale
The Sun express argues that King George III receives a Civil List salary of £552 000 and Duchy of Lancaster income totaling far below other monarchs. It notes rising royal expenses since World War I and limited provisions for official costs, with breakdowns showing salaries, residence costs, royal bounty, and maintenance funded from the Civil List and other sources.
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Kxpress
Italy
Japan
Russia
Duchy of Lancaster
Remains to be Paid Into the King's Privy Purse
A fragment notes sums left to be paid into the King’s private purse and the heavy disbursements required. The brief hints at ongoing financial obligations tied to royal funding.
Education Board urges more funds for medical inspection
The Education Department Inquiry Board from Victoria calls for a larger share of the department budget to medical inspection. With about 20 000 children in schooling, only 16000 of 650000 pounds is spent on medical services. The board notes staff limits hinder examinations and suggests prioritizing health to support schooling, even if it means restricting secondary education facilities.
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Education Department Inquiry Board
Victoria
Memn
Fumle
Thr
Poly
Apple production forecast for Australia amid crop damage
The Department of Markets estimates next season apple output in Australia will rise slightly with about 2.67 million boxes exported. The near 0 percent rise follows a jump in shipments over 400 thousand units vs last year, while thrips damage in New South Wales and Victoria is offset by stronger Tasmania South Australia production.
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Department of Markets
Australia
New South Wales
Victorias
Tasmania
South Australia
Miles
Dunlop Verdrian
Ftese
Sydney
Jewseure
Waltine
Anns
Bata Empire and the Rise of Zilin Shoes Magnate
A fragmentary profile of Thomas Bata and his Zilin boot town outlines a strict factory regime with dormitory living and strict schedules. It highlights Bata as master of a large, young workforce, rapid production capacity, and ambitious government schemes to expand industrial reach beyond footwear.
Hammering Steel Across Seas The Rivet Trend
A garbled description discusses riveters, ships, and global steelwork. Mentions Sydney suburbs, Liners, rivets, and a shift from old methods to modern compression rivet tools. Emphasizes widespread use of riveters worldwide and changing industry practices.
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Toydike
Seven Seas
Sydney
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