Magna Carta and Australian loyalty in a divided era
A reflective piece argues Australia as a nation bound to Britain, urging unity over personal or party loyalties. It cites Magna Carta, calls for Australians to place Australia first in business, politics, and class, and to accept a broader common platform during emergencies under imperial oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Australi
Australis
Empire Society
Men's National League
Who's For
Latham
League
Why Not an Australian Governor General
A letter argues for appointing an Australian as Governor-General, proposing a patriotic, nonpartisan figure free of party interests. It references Crown links, Canadian precedent, and the need for a high‑caliber, respected public life figure to represent Australia during times of need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Royal
London “Times
Canada
Consin
India
Dominion
Iit
Spirit of Italy Letter Urges Royal Governor General Role
An Australian reader argues for a Royal Governor General from Britain to strengthen Empire ties and provide useful public leadership in emergencies. He praises the royal family and criticizes the idea of relying on commoners for such duties. The letter stresses duty to country and the value of imperial unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Town Hall
Lord Stonehaven
Australia
Britain
Denind
Italy
Austral
Tegim Factory Opens In Shop Office Home With Shared Spirit
A creaky fragment notes Tegim factory in shop, office, and home, stressing a common spirit of dedication and love while asserting ongoing freedom of action despite broad collaboration and reworking processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tegim Factory
Alvald
Who's for Australia League Urges Charter of Liberty
The league promotes service over self seeking and aims to secure a great charter. It seeks to awaken Australians to demand the right to live in peace and prosperity, urging citizens to sacrifice for their country as part of building liberties and national charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
England
Ind
Australia
League
West Australia’s secession debated for economic and national impact
The piece argues that prosperity depends on the whole of Australia and questions whether secession would fix WA’s economic ills. It notes costs of breaking away, federal bonds, and imperial consent, urging vigorous WA patriotism and national unity to strengthen the state without harming the federation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
West Australia
Trans-Continental
West
Commonwealth
Imperial
Indigestion Cure Promoted as Instant Relief
An ad touts Bisulated Magnesia as a quick universal remedy for indigestion caused by stomach acidity. It claims rapid neutralisation of acid, soothing of the stomach lining, and restored digestion, sold by chemists in powder or tablet forms with a marketing slogan urged for adoption.
Unlighted Vehicles On Victorian Roads
Increasing complaints report bicycles and horse drawn vehicles using roads at night without proper lights. Accidents are attributed to such practices, despite fines by the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria and police efforts. Inadequate traffic legislation and frequent ministry changes hinder reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Automobile Club of Victoria
Unique Pension Scheme at Vacuum Oil in Australia
The Vacuum Oil Company marks 35 years in Australia and outlines its pension plan. Pensions are 2 percent of the average salary for the five years preceding service, multiplied by years of service, paid from company funds. The firm also provides stock to many employees and supports sick pay and dependants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Vacuum Oil Company
Australia
New Zealand
Woods' Great Peppermint Cure Adaption
A vintage style product jingle extols Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for coughs and colds. It emphasizes winter hazards and urges confidence and sensible living to ease winter illness. The ad claims the cure offers relief despite seasonal sickness.
Oldest established tea district repair shop shuns hype
The notice outlines repair services offered by a long standing tea district shop, led by Hienly, stressing reliable, time honored craftsmanship and customer trust in a historic locale. It emphasizes decades of service and commitment to quality repairs for tea related equipment.
The Wary win uses thrift to build earnings
A garbled note asserts thrift as the best path for people to grow wealth, suggesting small deposits can compound over time. It mentions multiple branches of a Commonwealth and principal towns, with a focus on post offices and banking, urging action despite uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saiuk
Commonwealth Jasingy
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Bitcon
Numurkah
T., P. McMahon
Melville Street
Hotel Telegraph
Numarkah
Lynette
Joan Mansfield
High Street
Shepparton
Chevrolet
Advance ‘Australia News Service
Spirit OF
Secession
R. F. Nesbit
Numurrah
Soutea
Hienly
Commonwealth Savings Banc
Hisyysla
Shepparton Dry Cleaning Co, Shepparton
Percy Knight
Este
E. C. Coxx
Melville St
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