Echoes Far and Near in a Century of News
A collage of mixed items from distant lands and local notices. Reports mention prorogation to May 15, British tobacco spends, Salvation Army fundraising, New Zealand tomato profits, and tropical mining outputs. Japan’s shipbuilding, regional labor issues, and a Sydney lion attack are noted. A Dubbo court case, magnetic cures, and a Mount Vesuvius alert close the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
England
Salvation Army
New Zealand
Broken Hill
Bent
Victoria
Japan
Singleton
Australia
Quesneland
Sydney
Docker
Why Do Women Look Older Sooner Than Men
A fragmented reminiscence discusses age perception between genders, noting women appear older earlier and linking this to daily tasks. It mentions health attention, clothing cleanliness, and traditional laundry routines, including sun exposure and washing methods claimed to preserve whiteness and brightness of fabrics.
Tiger incidents interrupt church service in Murwillambah
Snakes in church attracted attention as a tiger suffered fatal injury before service at North Ann Street Murwillambah. Earlier another large tiger died in a similar incident during a prior service, found hanging from the ceiling above the pulpit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Ann
Murwillambah
Luck of the Lottery Winners From Bergemne
Two men near Bergemne, M. Joan Faydit and M Louis Bouly, share a £20,000 first prize won in the Paris Press Lottery. A bank clerk confirmed the drawing details and the partners plan to expand a thriving trade. A second prize of £4000 went to two sisters in Lilly, with others listed nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Bergemne
M. Joan Faydit
M Louis Bouly
M. Juan Feydit
Ible
M. Feydit
Te Societe General
M. Louisly
Lilly
Lingerls
Public Roads Dedicatory Rights Across Property
A historical discussion explains two road dedication forms to the public. Absolute right of way grants access on laid out streets, while limited dedication reserves specific uses such as bridle paths or footways. Prolonged use can imply intent, but gatekeeping clauses may persist.
Coughs and Colds Promise Cures in Aged Advertisement
An old advertisement extols Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery for coughs and consumption. It touts miraculous cures for obstinate coughs, bleeding lungs, and other respiratory ailments with testimonials and promotions. The text promises every bottle is guaranteed and framed in period promotional language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Australia
Mircae
Sheldon
Colla
Sheldan
Vist Constantin
Siull
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Yaemania
New York
Charlen Millar
Autor House
Paria
Prince of Walev
Bonn
Bonnington
Bourke
Dubbo
Orange
Bathurst
Mey
Man Brotherton
Dennis Finn
Worida Siding
Cobar
Hawkesbury Agricultural College
New South Wales
Captain Burrows
Wirth
Cirour
Doud
Pers
Pearson's
The
Pearson Soap Company, Ltd
Henry Street
Leichhardt
Hotel Cecil
George St
Anthony Hordern
New Torr
Ye Wolfe
Brawn
Crowe White
Fropaller
Banan
Ewer & Fons
West
Sherri Saka
Chumerang
Nandy Murnett's
Coloniad Muyttedl
Atew & Stout
Eaven
Elarge
K. McKenna
Royal Hyde Park Hotel
Akaita
Vode
Ality Attentloy
Tom Nity
Foetitsyie
Beotleg
Andl Steee Ajvar
Lee
Snakes
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