Transformation in Sydney since the Duke of Edinburgh visit
The article recalls Sydney in 1867 68 when trams were non existent water was drawn from swamps at Botany and transport relied on coaching. By royal visit turn of federation electrified lights steam trams and early telephones appeared and motor cars began transforming the city.
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Sydney
Duke of Edinburgh
Botany
Sydnany
Duke and Duchess of Cornwall
York
Prince of Wales
Canberra
Australia
Granville
Blue Mountains
Mann
Kellys
Des Seger
Wea
Fecera
Neutralia
Melbourne
Spa
Liverpool
China
England
Joseph Conrad
Sydney's Royal Visits and Early 20th Century Teleport to Modern Life
The article recounts Prince George and later Duke of York visits to Sydney from 1879 to 1927, noting transport evolution from horse to trams and early cars, the 1901 Federation era shifts, and cultural scenes including cycling and tennis. It mentions the International Exhibition at Garden Palace, later destroyed by fire, and highlights figures like Dame Nellie Melba and Nellie Stewart amid broader social changes and developments in Canberra.
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Pitt
Elizabeth Atrecta
Garden Palace
Botauclens
Settem
Sydney
Macnn
Sydney Cricket Ground
King
Prince George
Cornwall
York
H. Thompson
Armadale
Victoria
Australia
Melbourne
W. J. C. Elliott
Duke of Cornwall
Royal Automobile Club of Australia
Lappear
Duke of York
Duke
Dutchess of York
Canberra
Parliament House
Iuke
Nellie
Melba
Nellie Stewart
Toincidentes
Ore Datehesa
Brisbane
Herald
Nellie Melba
Amd
Curtain falls on their last Royal visits noted
A concise line marks the end of a series of royal visits with the curtain falling on their previous engagements. The wording suggests a historical wrap up of ceremonial appearances by a royal party.
Mens Wants Order Your Suit From Us
Men s wants listing offers suits shirts and hats with low prices, noting 69/7 70/ and 8 11 prices. Items include genuine silk shirts, silk socks, and wide leaf sun straw hats for men, with emphasis on value and style.
Weathered garden growth and market notes from Brisbane
In warmer weather sowing patterns accelerate in the vegetable garden with matoes replacing units as early crops. Lettuce rows require only a dozen to eighteen seeds weekly. Capsicum cape gooseberry and egg plant crops urged. Brisbane sales indicate a cautious market with Sydney closing rates. Tokyo and Victoria showing activity. London reports a policy shift to lower long term interest rates to spur borrowing and employment, likely boosting wool demand. Southern swimming plans may invite Australian participation with Claire Dennis Leslie Thompson and Noel Ryan named as potential visitors.
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Shhute, Bell & Co., Ltd
Brisbane
Sydney
Japan
Victoria
London
Trix
Souvh Miivan
Claire Dennis
Leslie Thompson
Noel Ryan
Perennial phloxes promise grand garden display
The article notes that improved phlox varieties produce large, striking blooms ideal for floral decoration and flourish in most soils with manure. It lists 13 varieties offered by Shepherds at 10 shillings for one plant or 6 for 1 shilling, with surcharges for railway towns. It also mentions sage, thyme, marjoram as useful herbs and suggests sowing French beans, carrots, parsnips, radishes, and crops like melons, pumpkins, cucumbers, and marrows.
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Shepherd's
Surenger
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