Defence of Australia calls for an aerial coast guard
A reader argues Australia's coastline is under protected and urges a strong aerial defence fleet. Citing global use of aviation in warfare, the letter proposes a public donation drive by QT Limited to fund five to six modern aircraft, named after the Commonwealth state, with supporters invited to comment and back a decisive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Lomely
France
Percy Scott
Uis
Europe
Germany
Ount
QT Limited
Commonwealth
Lipton and Pears Soap Prominent Adverts Vouched
Sir Thomas Lipton in London argues advertising must be systematic and continuous. He cites Lipton teas and Pears soap as two of the world’s most advertised and successful products. He notes many firms grow large by constant promotion, while sporadic efforts fail to inform customers what they offer.
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Australia
Defence Department
H. Hawker
Thomas Lipton
London
Sir Thome
Tralny
Wrinkle Remedy Promoted at Tim Harnett Saloon
An odd ad suggests a course of electric face massage at Tim Harnett's hairdressing saloon as a remedy for wrinkles. The fragment hints at a promotional tone common in era print, with limited readable details about the treatment or claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neetle
Tim Harnett
Merino wool handling tips from NSW expert visit
New South Wales Agricultural Department assistant sheep and wool expert Mr HS Major advised Forest Creek farmers on preparing wool for market. He emphasized separating different lots in a bale, classing by length and condition, branding crossbred fleece lines, and pre-sorting wool before it leaves the shed to improve value and reduce spoilage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HS. Major
New South Wales Agricultural Department
Forest Creek
Major
Cattle and Sheep Market Notes From Copley's Siding and North Fremantle
West Kimberley cattle led a strong sale with 530 head ex Minderoo and Ceduna, prime heavy bullocks £16-£17 13s, mediums £14-£15, light £15 8s-£12 78 6d, 260 cattle sold. North Fremantle yarding improved to 3437 sheep and lambs plus 150 pigs, prices firm for quality though some decline mid sale. prime heavies and crossbreds topped 41s 7d for wethers, ewes and lambs varied, total 2217 sheep and 120 pigs sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Elder, Sheston and Co
Copley's
Minderoo
Ceduna
West Kimberley
North Fremantle
Quote on furniture price accuracy and buyer risk
The text warns that when buyers cannot inspect goods and must rely on prices, differences in quality make advertised prices misleading. It stresses that price alone cannot convey value.
Grand National weights and entry list announced for July race
The official weights for the Grand National Hurdle Race and Steeplechase are released for the July 4 meeting. The list names horses such as Ubi Arquebuse Alpine Sandrift Clontaft Widden Lord Walla Medoc Wingarara Hallmar Diabolo and many others with weights ranging from 2 to 128 pounds. Also listed is the Grand National Steeplechase course description of about three miles and a furlong.
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Ubi
Walla St
Medoc
Wingarara
Hallmar
George Ves
Reneon
Wisconsin
Mere
Ettie Kirk
Fleetline
Lempriere
Capintesta
Taurus
Beccassine
Tardy
Toon
Bill Brandon
Wawra
Ladwige
Sederick
Whitefoot
Buckram
Glenkirk Bs
Compulsory Training for Girls in Domestic Science
Lady Cresswell wife of Rear Admiral Sir William Creswell advocates domestic science training for girls. She cites her daughters and sons as examples of practical outcomes and argues knowledge of household duties strengthens the nation. The feature appears in Everylady's Journal with interviews and domestic departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cresswell
William Creswell
Cress
Everylady's
Lis
Percy Grainger
England
Chas. Barrett
Miss Card
Messrs. Dalgety and Co. Ltdies
Actemey
Jordan Girls
Dalgety
Wool and Skin Market and Australian girls training
The June issue of Everylady's Journal asks if Australian girls should receive compulsory training for wartime defense. Editors and leading citizens largely oppose military training for girls but endorse compulsory domestic science courses. The item also mentions sheepskins and market notes with unchanged prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everylady's
Australia
DOAN S Backache Kidney Pills Ad bluebook style
Strikes you at any time and warns of kidney trouble. Doan s Backache Kidney Pills claim cure for backache and kidney issues with testimonial from Mrs Margaret Anderson of Avon Terrace York praising relief after four bottles. Bottles priced and available through Foster McCrennan Co Perth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Rand
Margaret Anderson
Avon Terrace
York
Dosa
Uvan
Sable
Dimisse
Foster McCrennan Co
Murray Wheet
Perth
Smut in Wheat Treatment Guidelines from Perth
Agricultural guidance explains that success against smut requires thorough contact of the grain with a wetting solution for a period to destroy smut. Instructions cover wetting each grain, soaking sacks, and removing unbroken smut balls to prevent reinfection.
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Agriculture and Industries
Perth
Trail Time-Table for Northam Passenger Trains
Train services from Northam commence May 1 with daily departures to Perth Albany Katanning Kalgoorlie Merredin Goomalling Toodyay Bolgart and Wongan Hills. Services include sleeper Albany Wednesdays and Saturdays and express Kalgoorlie at 8.8 p.m. with varied schedules on select days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
Albany
Katanning
Kalgoorlie
Northam and District Firm Declares No Relinquishment Plans
A public notice states the firm has no intention of relinquishing its business in Northam and District and is ready to execute the order on the shortest notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam and District
Northam Eisteddfod October Competitions Schedule
Complete schedule for the Northam Eisteddfod held October 29 and 99 next. Adjudicated by Mr A J Leckie. Lists multiple choral, instrumental, vocal, and recital events with prize money and age/weight classifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
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C.T
Dixon
Elder, Shenton & CO
R.C. Grand Nationals
Grand National Starple
United Kingdom
J. J. Golding & CO
Fitzgerald Street
Boan Bros
BOANS
Universal
Wellington & Murray Streets
Pladdass
Rogue's March
Krelvitt Weiss
Wool and Skin Market
Dalgety's Weekly Report
Hobart
Merredin
B.G.R
Goomalling
Dowerin
Toodyay
Bolgart
Wongan
Hills
Lion Brand
Lion Boot Factory
Subiaco
Lion” Brand
Www
Dutton
Northam Eisteddfod
Am Alpha
Steiner
Ron
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Realian
Grieg
Merkel
Kuhlan
Sn Tiglis
Henry
Cowen
Cocke
Hunt
Aylward
Melisauie
Goets
Lohr
Stone
Drake
Hedgcock
King's Minstrel
Pinsuit
Foster
Allan Water
B.A
Eg Bank of Australia
Syoney
ST George's Terrace
Uae
Spain
Savings Bank Department
West Australian Gentral Ofice
Geonoes Terrace
Steortis
Ames
Derorr
Garoeren Joomeny
Deneon Miller
Cove
George Wills & Co
Murray Street
Cs Sa
Smith
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