Who's for Australia series in The Australian Theosophist
A May article by Major-General Kenneth McKay condemns English snobbery and admiration of foreign goods. It argues Australians must value local industry and talent, praising grassroots effort and denouncing envy and disdain for native products. The piece references social attitudes and calls for national pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth McKay
M.L.C
Anthony Trollope
Australia
England
Timbuctoo
Hell
Mackney
Meiku
North
Cote
Fender
Saved by Radio Converts Man After Despair
A letter from an educated man says a talk by Clara M Codd from 2GB Sydney saved his life. He describes leaving suicide behind and embracing life, thinking of others, with his wife sharing in happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohiss
Clara M. Codd
2GB
Sydney
Intercessory services for animals in London church
An Australian in London reports on intercession services for animals at St. Anne’s Soho led by Rev Basil Bourchier. Two monthly services are held, a 6 PM Friday first of the month and a Tuesday morning service, both devoted to animal welfare. The piece notes the church’s old architecture and the choirboys in red cassocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James the First
Agnes Miller
Battersea General Hospital
Sydney
Barry
Wilberforce
Battersea Hospital
Basil Bourghier
London
Church of St. Anne's
Soho
Basil Bourchier
Acid Stomach Causes Pain From Excess Gastric Juice
When gastric juice runs too acidic it harms the stomach lining causing severe soreness as food becomes torture. Excess acid sours food, ferments it, and fills the stomach with gas, leading to distress. Neutralising it is discussed.
Church Notices Services to be Conducted Next Sunday
Church of Fingland posts notices for next Sunday with service details in numbered format. Minutes specify prayer and sermon times, including locations within Katanga and the parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of
The French Tragedy and World Solidarity
The murder of the French President sparks global horror as nations feel a shared pain. The article argues that global consciousness has grown to see France’s loss as everyone’s loss, linking France's tragedy to Australia and a sense of universal humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Australia
Aim at goodwill and end war by minds in peace
The text argues that wars begin in the inner mind and can be prevented by universal goodwill. It suggests that if people foster peace through thoughts of goodwill, hatred will fade and war become impossible. It calls for a humane culture of goodwill supported by organizations to cultivate it, though acknowledging idealism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. McMahon Watchmaker
Melville ST
Numurkah
Aera
Kristion
Krischen
Mans
Dods Poise Brown
Wedding Bells for Watson and Schier in Maryborough
A wedding at St John's Narioka on April 23 united Miss Margaret E Rita Schier and Mr Charles W Watson. The ceremony featured a pink white floral arch, angel silk dress, lace veil, and a procession with bridesmaids Grace Schier and Jean Watson. Guests signed the bridal streamers, gifts included jewelry and housewares, and the couple's reception followed at Helms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
Narioka
Margaret E
Rita
W. C. Schier
Helmsley
Barmah East
Charles W. Watson
Watson
Bowman-street
Maryborough
L. W. Bull
Bert Schier
Grace Schier
Jean Watson
Fragmented OCR Text Missing Coherent News
Fragmented OCR passage mentions reforms and distant names but contains no clear events, dates, or identifiable entities. The text reads as garbled, with scattered references to people, places, and numbers, lacking a cohesive news item or report to summarize.
Poem Fragment On Recognition And Friendship
A short verse reflects mutual recognition and shared feeling between two people. It speaks of clear perception, a divine sight, and the wish to differ less and join hands in friendly agreement. The tone favors warm personal connection and union.
Relief Work Considered by Royal Agricultural Society
At the Monthly Royal Agricultural Society Council meeting Colonel C. E. Merrett urged a deputation to ask the new Government to draft single men for farm work. The plan would pay 10 shillings weekly while farmers provide food and lodgings. Honorary district committees would select farms. Unemployed men would improve land and remove timber for next year’s harvest. The proposal, supported by Senator Guthrie and others, was adopted unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Agricultural Society Council
C. E. Merrett
Col. Merrett
Guthrie
Joint Grant Considered For Goulburn River Flood Works
At a joint meeting of the N B Shire Council and Deakin Shire Council a proposed grant from the rivers and streams fund to cover flood protection works on the Goulburn River was discussed. The proposal requires an additional £200 from the shires, with Deakinshire wary of costs, while engineers note debris build up and sapling barriers near McCoy's bridge. The matter was deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Works Department
Gouburn River
Deakin
Department of Public Works
Rivers and Streams
Numurkah
Rodney
Goulburn
Glanvill
McCoy’s Bridge
The Rainfall Average for Pom Period
A garbled note references rainfall averages showing 10.56 inches in a period chart. It mentions wheat growth and unnamed figures, but the readable line centers on the Pom area average rainfall figure and its relation to crop conditions.
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Vens Peregy Link Onderpants
Dom
Shtcon
Mone
Teelers
Europe
McNamara & CO
Numerkam
A, B. Jaffray
Wardana
Mesdames Pozzi
O’brien
Court House
Wedding Bells
Watson-Schier
Mr Don
Yin
Mr Wilf
Sobier
Grinian
Ponce
Mes
W. E. Shier
Pearce
Wede Taher
Nathalia
Somme
Burmoh Thal
Navin Ladin
Gaotit
Dubline
Uve
Sinarkah
St Mars Ile Aid
Worsnambuagh
St Mave
Rustala
Greiner
Deckinshire
Strutt
Glenvill
Deakinshire
Morrissy and
Deane
Ethan
Shepp
Lloliin
Beecham
Wei
Star Bakery
Melville Street
Bowyer Bros
SLD
Catania
Niemers
Perenhiah
Traian
Tare
N. Lucerne Gigar Werke
Groime Lim
Northery
St Vue
Bal Woo
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