Salaried Performers and Peak Nightly Sums Compared
A report notes Mabough Miss Gerti Miller to receive SIU weekly for a Coliseum autumn production, claiming the highest pay yet. It contrasts past Met and Covent Garden stars like Caruso Milne Patti and Tleary Abbey with fees from £800 to £1000 per night, plus New Orleans earnings of £120 for a single performance, illustrating era’s top-tier stage wages.
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Mabough
Gerti Miller
Siu
the Coliseum
Caruso
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
Globe
Milne
Patti
Metba
Flammavirstvin
Covent Garden
Tleary Abbey
Aesnerius
New Orleans
Egg Maker Promises Lasting Poultry Help
Local residents can test the Egg Maker from Poultry Requisites at 756 George Street Sydney. The device is claimed to aid poultry keepers who cannot improve their stock, offering beneficial results across several texts and a gentle foreign influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Street
Sydney
Oral hygiene paste claims to prevent disease and whiten teeth
An advertisement asserts that mouth cleanliness prevents many diseases and that Oraord Toor PASTH paste kills germs, whitens teeth, soothes gums, and is economical. It notes a patent screw key for dosage, lasts three months when used twice daily, and is sold by chemists with a Pure Foods Act guarantee. It lists J Laker McMillan as analyst and provides pricing and supplier details in Avon and O'Connell Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Laker McMillan
FCS
Savane
Avon
O'Connell Street
Byauey
Betrothal of Prince of Wales to Princess Helene hinted
Report indicates the Prince of Wales may wed Princess Helene of the Rangin Queen line. No formal announcement is expected for months as plans hinge on a possible Athens visit next spring. Age gaps and religion raise no stated objections among observers. The engagement is predicted to be officially announced when the Prince visits Athens.
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Wales
Helene
Leeds
Meir
Econgle
Wbrn
Frinew of Wales
Athen
Kangaroo Hunt in England at Orborne Naval College
A garbled report describes a wild kangaroo sighting near Orborne Naval College. The animal leapt the wire fence, dodging watchers and staff, and caused excitement as it hopped toward Marton. A chase ensued with guards pursuing the marsupial through the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orborne Naval
Kangarna
Jiair
Marton
Ganie
Gitlond
Queen Alexandra Celebrates Seventy Birthday
December 1 marks Queen Alexandra's seventieth birthday as royal plans stir rumor and speculation. The King reportedly hopes a public celebration aligns with wartime restrictions while aides weigh ceremonial details and public reception.
Prominent Figures Rally to War Spirit and Unity
A mosaic of quotes and opinion pieces from a wartime newspaper highlights resolve against Germany, praise for imperial unity, and calls for sustained effort. It traces public sentiment, policy debates, and cultural reflections on war aims, leadership, and national sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Britain
Ireland
Ermin
Archibald Hod Cwell
The Chvreseye Satellite AMOVO and Dress Trends
A fragmented fashion piece discusses streetwear and home dressmaking. It highlights varied fabrics, styles, and silhouettes from practical garments to elaborate gowns, noting ease of DIY adaptation, shop showroom showcases, and the high cost of designer outfits. It references garments like table trousers and shawl fringe ensembles, with emphasis on affordable alternatives and haute couture contrasts.
Dredging for Gum Near New Zealand Dredge
An experimental venture in New Zealand forms a company with capital of £20,000 to dredge swampy timbered ground for gum. The project targets North Island swamps and ponds, with special equipment to remove stumps and logs. After dredging, the land will become arable and suitable for dairy farming, boosting local production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Posnénian
Ryuanrtseime
Atavney
Ube
Elaine
Swiss Studios and Gallery Promenade of Art and Photography
The Swiss Studios complex at Lisorge Street showcases Bernani's Pia Art Gallery and Picture Prime Works on the lower floors with the Swiss Studio above. The building houses modern photographic studios and a renowned art portraiture section, drawing visitors and collectors to an extensive collection and affordable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byd- Hey
Hernard
Py Rommans Ant’ Co
Lisorge St
Bernani
Pia
Andtralie
Etvhiye Anil
Aketoh Beaneh
Ani
Myers
Australia
Voy Academy
London
Schew
Metropolis
Princiepa
Ighort
Foo
Visitor in Sydney Notices Smoke Ban and City Sights
An unnamed visitor wanders Sydney inspecting landmarks including Captain Cook statues and harbor scenery. A constable orders no smoking, prompting a puzzled response as the visitor complies and continues along the path, noting crowds and city life amid calm streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Cook
Amin
Onthack
Sydney
Vonstable
Dlontesk
Kaki
Cook
Ogaards Hair Fashions Parade in Sydney Parlor
Fashion and style text touts Ogaards Parlors at Pitt Street Sydney as the leading source of refined hair fashions from global fashion houses. It highlights the appeal of Ogaards to fashionable Indies and describes a business creed about honesty, ambition, duty, and service.
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Marie
Vaup
Marie” Ghanigyon
Marie van Brakkel
Castle Mah Steort
Sydney
Ogaarda
Pittstreet
Australia
Anit
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Eiptharn
Bolmy
Memdeasons
Smeeb
Woeremez
T. W. Henderson, Ltd
Stoney Henderson
Newman Mig
Waterloo
Howe Truinine
Besley
Porscutt
Claunh
Wey
Forscitt
Danke “Billabong” Windmill
John Danks
Pitt BT
Liverpool St
the Prince OF Wales
Beteothal
England
Queen Alexandra's
Atexiantia
Aya
Phen Wis
Earl Grey
Anlinol Bourne
Lyon
Etoile Belge
M. Hattrick
M. Poitienne
West
Probibi
Wrom
Coople
Daily Telegraph
Ani Hety Willsip See
Dritiah Syiney
In & Milne
Lechypey Lange
Kitehver
House of Lord
Mons
Eney
Henry Lucy
St. Herald
Rod. Canephelt
Istic
Napoleon
Napoleon EI
Politioas
Fort Wightly
Melbourne Age
Haldane
Lgty
Possssson
Bathurst
Robert Cromer Tangy
Berlin
Melbourne Argus
Conley
Callina
Kaiser
Princ Henry
Nant
Wil Birais
Ant Startling Set
Jose
Tony
New South
Samuel Bern Weuwehar
Riitidh
Wowan
Hive Utwyl Uindely
Saat Tier
Shawdlers
Damionud
Wie
Toei Tey
Kohl
Doe
Hille
Caral
Fronaie
Amy Ekifan
Atv
Vreatal
Pomiare
Bern
Omar
THE
Frey Riese
Canonilar
TNE
Tienes
Ehnarine
Uy Way
Ogaards
W. C. Mulman
Salemanship
Amy
Lyyalty
Cartien
Hnl
Peneioue
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