Melbourne railways and federation debate outlined
In Melbourne a lengthy critique of railways and transport policy ties to a broader push for elective ministries. Drakeford MLA argues rail investment underpins industry while Australia lags in lines per capita compared with the US and Britain. The piece situates Federal and State talks amid parliament siting and intergovernmental discussions.
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Drakeford
M.L.A
Legislative Assembly
Australia
United States of America
Great Britain
Broken Hill
Kalgoorlie
Muaithindroml
Astratia
Bourke Street
Federal Parliament
Canheres
Apu
Commonwealth
Melbourne
Freefernd
Iby Petites
Indigestion Dangers and Risorated Magnesia Remedy
A historical ad warns indigestion as a serious health risk and promotes Risorated Magnesia as a quick remedy. It claims the product neutralizes excess stomach acid, prevents fermentation, soothes the stomach lining, and enables better morning digestion. Sold by chemists in powder and tablets.
Dutchman Theo Steenkamp’s epic global car journey
Holland’s Theo G H F Steenkamp, departing Rotterdam, crossed Europe to Asia and Africa then Australia in a Ford. He faced rough roads in Europe and Persia, survived a crash in Kashmir, and drove through India to Colombo and Sumatra before returning toward Australia aboard Nieuw Holland. He praises Ford service but warns the route carries danger from thieves and bandits.
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Theo
G. H. F. A. Steenkamp
Holland
Rotterdam
Australia
Nieuw Hollami
Ias
Queensland
New South Wales
Victoria
Tasmania
Rottersam
Steenkuup
Europe
Ver Ion
Sofia
Constantinople
Turkey
Asia
Aleppo
Ivlav Woes
Baguiaid
Kashmir
Steenkamp
Indian
Colombo
Sumatra
Java
Bali
Nieuw Holland
Macasxsar
Ford Service Organisation
New Zealand
North American
Ford
Woocarries Po
Agae
Steenmkamp
Earey
Porte of Asia
Fragmented Transcribed Tale With Curious Speech
A garbled historical text fragment presents odd speech and names like Kaneko and Clegenase tin. The narrative fragment mentions a fellow setting quixes up in mw fet and a boy observing actions around a costly excused scene.
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Steylschenner
Naaterralla
Eisemel
Comedie
Acre
Kaneko
Hbowt
Wits
Gonad
Old Motors Scrapped Under Push to Remove Unsafe Vehicles
The article reports a broad move by manufacturers and safety bodies to scrap aging cars. It notes incentives for demolition and scrapping schemes, with reimbursements to distributors and a plan to remove unsafe vehicles from roads. The piece mentions a British context with references to VOSA, the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce, and a Detroit plant expansion tied to 5 cars daily.
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Amatur
VOSA
Ttia
National Automobile Chamber Ui Comapmee
Sglyngs
Pnoadditiem T
Pernitteal
Treat
Fon! Co
Seven South African elegaties sail to the New South Wales coast
Unclear report notes seven South African vessels near the New South Wales coast with English ships providing prey and assistance. The fragment mentions a passing steamer and evacuations as the fleet maneuvers, with references to locations like the New Hebrides and Sedney.
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New South Wales
New
Hebrides
Raton
Increasing Tyre Mileage Prompts Gear Size Boosts
The Dunlop Pneumatic Co reports that even small wheel wear or load changes reduce mileage, while larger tire sizes markedly raise efficiency. A 1 percent larger tire yields about 2 percent more mileage, and a 5 percent increase can more than double the gain, explaining modern trucks carrying heavier loads use bigger tires.
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Dunlap Perdrinu Co
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E. A. Boyle
Firebrace Street
Horsham
Sherwin & Williams
Lancashire Insurance Company
Buen
GPO
Curieurs
Sydney
B.B.B
Fred Tucker & Son
Phone
Reo
Ransom E.olds
Aim the
Motor Car
Rere
Reo Motor Car Company
Precemt
Wapoo
Dhes Beeey
Charles Motors
Pynsent Street
REO Motor Car Company—Lansing
Queen's ‘Bridge Motors Pty. Ltd
Elective Ministries
Bates
Paul Econonie Abeett
Runntew
NASW
South Australia
Colinton
Queenslam
House of Representatives
Senate
Kerman
Persia
Bran
Baluchistan
Dave
Steemkamp
Mr. Thee, Sternkamp
World Ford
Ford Works
Geelong
NEW Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency CO. Ltd
Collins BT
Elbourne
South Kensington
Chie
Riverina
Cooper's Sheep
Palatine Insurance CO Ltd
MR. 1
Hines Nee
Tate
Mailer
Hwirerin Borel
Rey Hoare
WTA
Mr. Joseph
Weedendy
Balfour Cathet
Solica
Jene
Ns la
J, Weldon Powell
Cennett
Qmniessi
Bennett
R. J. Wilwon
M. F. Boure
Sol Tree
Wilson Street
R. O. Besie Soni Itok
Wilson “Treet
John A. Pou
Ararat
America
Raley Lill
Conto
Dunlops
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