Inventive Genius John Harrison and the Sea Road
A feature on John Harrison, the carpenter turned clockmaker, whose sea clock innovations reduced navigation error. It notes prizes offered in the 18th century, his tests on ships, and how his work paved the era of straighter sea routes, linking his legacy to modern steam and steel ship travel. The piece emphasizes his poverty despite monumental impact on navigation.
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Isaac Newton
John Harrison
Harrison
Deptford
Atlantic
West Indies
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills End Backache Pain
Mrs F Benson of East Northam now Picton credits Doan's Backache Kidney Pills with ending years of backache and kidney pain. The ad promises relief by aiding kidney elimination of poisons and claims the product cures dropsy urinary disorders and rheumatism. Sold at chemists and stores for 2 shillings 9 pence per bottle.
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Dean
F. Benson
Railway Cottages
East Northam
Picton
Cam
Pri Foster McClellan
A Good Word for the Good and Bad Girl Across Ages
Alfred Edge argues against moral panic over modern girls in the London Daily Mail style column. He contrasts restless, attention seeking beauties with quiet, demure types, noting many so-called wicked girls are vital yet harmless while pretenders pose as daring. He concludes today’s girls are generally healthier and more natural than Victorian ones, with genuine sweetness common.
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Alfred Edge
London Daily Mail
Grandmamma
Mother
Granny
de Rye
Two ten password leads to shoplifting scare
A smartly dressed woman in a large store overheard a whispered password told as two tea meaning two ten. When pressed a messenger reveals the phrase means keep your two eyes on her ten fingers. The woman suspects shoplifting and halts the plan.
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Eyas
Weights and Nominations for Northam Race Club Hat Race
Under Tutt Club rules nominations close with the Northam Race Club secretary or appointees on May 8 1921 weights declared by May 9 1921 final acceptances due May 11 1921. All non scratched acceptors. Committee may refuse nominations at any time. Exempt bookmakers belts under five guineas and rail logistics noted. Special train from Perth and Fremantle to Belmont course.
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W.A Tutt Club
Northam Race Club
Belwont Park Racing Club
Forrest Chambers
Perth
Steve Chipper
F, Wilkinson
Metropolitan owners arrange with Club's Perth official
Metropolitan horse owners will coordinate with Mr. H. F. Wilkinson to book horses through the Perth branch. Secretary B. Burch confirms arrangements are to be made in one state, ensuring proper entry and scheduling for the race meeting.
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Northam
Perth
H. FL " Wilkinson
B. Burch
Pastor Kyle Confesses Post Office Robbery In Mount Vernon
Rev Guy Kyle once minister at Mount Vernon Illinois surrendered to police on February 5 admitting he authored a crime at a nearby post office where a registered package valued at £50 000 was stolen. He spoke of poverty fears and claimed his wife would rather work as a charwoman than touch the money before he surrendered.
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Guy Kyle
New York
Daily Express
Mount Vernon
Elinois
Kyle
California
Australians to face England in key early test series
In England tomorrow Australia prepares for a demanding clash against a strong England side chosen by Lionel Robinson. Spooner may captain England as the Aussies seek early-season form, with Hobbs Hearne Hendren Woolley among likely English presences and new talents like Chapman Brown Knight Jupp Stevens Holmes and Gunn debated. Australia’s youthful tour party includes talented names and a strong fielding lineup as they seek success on English soil.
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Australis
England
Hobbs
Hearne
Hendren
Woolley
Douglas
Australia
Chapman
Brown
Knight
Jupp
Stevens
Holmes
George Gunn
Stradwick
Dolphin
George Wood
Kent
Thi
Mir
Lionel Robinson
McLaren
J. G. White
G.wood
C. Gibson
Making Boilers Safe With Continuous Density Reading Device
A British firm has introduced a continuous density measuring device for boiler water. The system uses a column of distilled water balanced against boiler water, with a readout scale showing the exact level difference to warn engineers as the charger point nears. The apparatus has earned approval from Boiler Insurance Companies.
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Wraten
Ately
Sim Simeter
Colloidal Fuel Promises Higher Heat From Coal and Oil
A new fuel type called colloidal fuel blends pulverised coal with oil to extract more heat via thin fuel. US naval tests in 1917 reportedly showed the mixture yields greater heating value than equal volumes of either component alone. The development could aid regions with lignite deposits and boost Western Australia coal use.
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Tt Ia
United States
W.A
Witty French farewells and a bragging wedding quip
A Parisian farewell pun prompts a light exchange about language with a joking twist. At a wedding a guest loudly proclaims a perfect wife can craft a novel of a man, provoking amused retorts about domestic life. A Bendigo white leghorn hen, Indy Constant, has laid 1,453 eggs in four years and aims for 1,000 in a year.
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Indy Constant
H.B. James
Bendigo
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U.S.A
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the Houses OF Quality
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Albert
Union Bank
Ftzgeraldst
North AM
BILLS
Race Books
Dodgers
H. F. Wilkinson
Fremantle
Belmont
TE Northam Courier
Goomalling
Dowerin Mail
Baker's Dress House
BAKER
Next Mechanics’ Institute
France
Regan E
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