London Calls Daily Hit 1 667 000 From 1869? Telephony
London subscribers originate 1 667 000 calls per day, nearly half of the UK total 3 015 068, with 256 000 in the morning. A 1195 report by Valentine and Mellroy notes rapid growth of phonogram telegrams, Christmas Eve traffic of 19 000, and a forecast of 71 automatic exchanges within ten miles of Oxford Circus. Average answer time for calls was 5.4 seconds. Windbag won the ALC Play by a length over Hernie.
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London
United Kingdom
We. Valentine
Mellroy
Oxford Circus
Wonderful Feats of Dodge Brothers Motor Cars
A summary of Roy Chapman Andrews recounts three Asiatic expeditions with Dodge Brothers cars. The team faced blizzards and 50 below zero temps, buried wheels in deep snow, and crossed harsh desert roads past Urga. They chased antelope herds and wild asses, reached speeds around 40-42 mph, and impressed locals with their machine’s capability in remote Mongolia.
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Kai-* In
China
Urga
Mongolia
Dodge Brothers
Kalgan
Westden Prairies
Tradks
Vampi
Sears
Markets Report on Rabbit Skins Auctions Strong Demand
A large buyer turnout and overseas arrivals boosted demand at the rabbit skins sale. Prices advanced by 2d to 3d per pound, with the catalogue topping values across descriptions. Autumns sold to 46 1 2d per tk and various pelts reached 324d, with hare skins to 6/3 per dozen.
Prickly Pear Act Returns Urged By Minister
Prickly Pear Lands Minister Mr Loughlin urges landowners to file under the Prickly Pear Act. Returns to the Commissioner for Prickly Pear Destruction at Moree must detail area, steps taken, and are due by May 8 each year and February thereafter. Penalties for noncompliance are heavy. Forms available from Moree, Sydney Lands Office, Crown Land agents, or police in infested districts.
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Lande
Mr. Loughlin
Moree
Lands Office
Sydney
Crown Land
Immense Increase of Drinking Prompts Prohibition Debate
The Sunday Times reports that both the Federal Council of Churches and the Church Temperance Society found overwhelming support for modifying Prohibition. Critics say the law boosts underage drinking and crime, while enforcement favors the rich over the poor and erodes trust in law. A farmer’s Dublinery anecdote underscores concerns that public policy cannot fix moral failings.
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London
America
Federal Council of Churches
Church Temperance Society
Birds in Relation to Agriculture Lecture at Showground
Mr D R B Kinghorn spoke on how birds control insects and how some species feed on grain. He noted insectivorous birds like the Willy Wagtail and Blue Wren, while others eat seeds. destroying birds risks future pest outbreaks. He urged careful observation of raptors and scavengers and showed pictures to engage the audience.
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D. RB Kinghorn
Mr Kinghorn
Kinghorn
Hinds
Soren
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Wrigleys
Vor
Music, &c., i
George St
Windbag
Hernie
Cornwell's Malt Extract
Bargels
Chateau Rouen
Tooth & CO. Ltd
Sydney Kent Brewery
Dodge Bros
Iatte
American Museum of Natural History
Roy Chapman Andrews
Andrew
Faith Heales Lyons
Smiths
Kolin
Dais
Holly
Blickhar
Pitt, Son & Badgery Ltd
Osirith
South Mrinn
FFARM
Fordson
Ford
F.O.B. Ford
Ford Besler
Fordson Phin Universal Tatoo Dros
Twiom AB 1
Goldsbrough, Mort& CO. Ltd
Wool & Produce
Farmers Friend
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