Voltaire and the Revolution A portrait of influence and lore
The text traces Voltaire as a central catalyst of the French Enlightenment and the Revolution, noting his clash with church and state, his vast output, and the enduring claim that his writings helped shape Western civilization. It situates Voltaire alongside Rousseau in fueling the 1789 upheaval. It closes with a cautionary line on self-promotion in business.
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Montesquire
Paris
Birthworth
Louis XVI
Voltaire
Rosseau
France
de Tocqueville
Francis Marie Arouet
Europe
Spring Planting Ideas For Amateurs In Melbourne Garden
The article lists spring planting tips for warm climate gardeners in Victoria. It highlights hibiscus varieties and care, notes grafted passionfruit advantages and stock choices, warns about rapid top growth, and suggests starting tomato plants in pots or sheltered ground. It emphasizes planting timing from September and spring readiness for vigorous growth.
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Melbourne
Victoria
Agnes Gault
Sunset
Aureola
Madeline Champion
Gloria
Rose Scott
Geo. Harwood
Lamberti
Norman Scoball
Wilder
Planting Tip From Ormond Plant Farm
A sheet of glass can be used to shape soil height, leaving 2 to 3 inches from the tin top. Add soil gradually to allow roots to emerge from any part of the stem beneath the soil. Compiled by J. W. Robinson of the Ormond Plant Farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Robinson
Ormond Plant Farm
Oslo lunch aids fight malnutrition in children
Dietitians and social workers push Oslo lunch as a simple, inexpensive diet plan to raise daily vitamin and mineral intake among city and suburban children. The program uses three slices of real wholemeal bread with butter, cheese, milk, and fruit or salad, promoted by Dr John Dale and endorsed by Australian medical and dental professions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Fitness Council
Oslo
Norway
Australia
John Dale
Melbourne
Austral
Shelter for Stock Shelter belts protect dairy herds
Victorian dairy expert Dr. R. T. McKenzie urges farmers to plant dense shelter belts of deep rooted trees with ground touching foliage to shield cattle from cold winds in winter and heat in summer. He warns inadequate shelter increases feed use and lowers milk production, recommending under hedges where trees lose lower branches.
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R. T. McKenzie
Department of Agriculture
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Sporting Goods
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Alf
the Telegraph
Telegraph
Deabel
F di Abel
Técumwal
Lae
Sea Room
Bere
Ren
A.M.P. Society
Jane
Collins Shakmeureset Sea
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L. L. Newton
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Coombs
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Melville Street
Numurkai
Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co. Pty Ltd
General Motors
Holden
Annes
Godfrey Ble Jon
Rais
Darkest Rustein
Pe Wien i Rd
Cntertening
Eeageny
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