Notable Fragments From A Mixed 1920s News Page
A mishmash of items including finance notes on a Commonwealth loan of 7.3 million pounds, boxing roundups, sewerage progress, a Campbell Hospital plan, and a long excerpt from Charlie Chaplin on humor. It weaves public notices, local council mentions, comic theory, and a mother giving birth to her 13th child weighing 13 pounds, with later reflection on silent film era comedy and cinema anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Page
Lig Dams
Carpentier Beckett
Coraki
Mostgomerie Neilson
Campbell Hospital
Coreki
Tailor and horse breed notes in Manilla era
A fragmented OCR page item lists local goods, tailoring, and horse breeding. It references WADE SUITS by TAYLOR the Tailor in Manilla, a season stallion at Durham Curt, and Pakehia a pedigreed horse with show record. It notes catalog notes from G and Gotoh agency and various publications received for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westlake Serges
You Town
Wade
Taylor
Manilla
N. Scott
Stationer
Messrs
Gordon
Bus Day Open Hours From Monday To Friday
The notice states business hours run from 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday with free entry. It notes extended service hours and accessible facilities for shoppers.
Prohibition Gaps Noted Across Land and Sea
Arrangement notes report from London that prohibition violations on land rise in spite of measures at sea. New York director Ganfield cites a drop from 300 to about three daily offences since repeal, while smugglers on the shores of Ireland and across the Canadian border exploit gaps with fast cars and boats to supply Buffalo Rochester Schenectady Albany. Daily Telegraph mentions bootleggers facing reduced enforcement and rising synthetic gin concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London ‘Daily Mail
Ganfield
New York
Hamseland
Canadian
Buffalo
Rochester
Schenectady
Albany
London “Daily Telegraph
New York State
Market Impact After Japan Quake Hits Sill District
Town traders report widespread disruption as the market is practically wiped out for the time being with stocks limited and prices rising. Dealers note existing inventory and incoming shipments were on the water when the earthquake struck, delaying purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Notice on Trespass and Firearm Prohibition at Willamby
Caution notice warns that any person shooting firing or interfering with fences will be pursued with no regard to permit status. All previous permissions are withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich Union Insurance CO
Willamby
Peri
One-Spot Glasses Offered By Basber & Co
An old advert promotes eye care with single and two sighted glasses from Basber & Co. at Manilla Royal Hotel. It notes eye trouble signs and urges prompt action. The notice lists address 178 Castlereagh Street, Ney, and mentions the firm established 25 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla Royal Hotel
Basber & CO
Rep
Country PR Chambers
Castlereagh Street
Ney
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charlie Chaplin
Harry Land
Ous
Gumlpy
Charlemagne
Simon—Parfet
Durham
Curt
Chas. Baldwin, Am Couns
Sion
Wwe
Pakehla
Bay
Sine
Papakio
Sandy Prince
Alexander
Drew
Manchester
Camerot
Heather Jock
Charles
Isk
Pakehia
Pakabia
Gunseda
Nerrabri
Quirindi
South Wales
Court House ‘Hotel
Vata
Redfern
Tray
Court House
C. M. Scott
Mse Nia
John D. Kewnedy
Samplor
Optician
Manilla Street
A. OC
Veness and
Bob
Insurance
Dod General Commission
Jacke
Piper & Co, Ltd
Tam H, Manille Quirindi
Culwulla
Castlereagh
Macquarie Street
Hospital
Mechanica’ Institute
Mber
Tomploy Ito
Ani
W. Knoll
Tamworth
Pos! Mose Aso Newspaper
T. Robertson
E. Coupland
Boeck
General Carters
Elein and Sons
Newcastle
Maitland
Sydney
Yorkshire Life and Fire Assurance CO
W. Blair, & CO. Wool, Hide and Skin Merchants
Ore Mn
Manius
Lindley Walkep
Co-Operative Wheat Co., Ltd
Mark Lane
King Street
Linwalkel
Science
Pitt, Son and Badgery, Limited
Pitt, Son & Badgery, Limited
CSKES
Basser and Company Consulting Opticians
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