Politicians and financiers amid changing fortunes
The piece depicts Parkes Barton Grey Ballance Seddon Berry and Kingston as poor during their careers while Joe Cook Jim M Gowen and Joseph Hector become powerful prisoners of political expense. Cook and M Gowen rise from poverty to a combined wealth near £20000 with Hughes well off and O Sullivan sending daughters to work. E W’s political character is questioned amid substantial testimonies.
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Parkes
Barton
Grey
Ballance
Seddon
Berry
Kingston
Joe Cook
Jim M’gowen
Joseph Hector
Cook
M‘gowen
Ughes
O'Sullivan
E. W
End of the World at Exeter Hall Predicts 1922 or 1931
Report describes a prophetic conference in London where many clergymen warned of Earth's end within 25 years. Predictions include a 1922 or 1931 catastrophe, Napoleon as antichrist, a Syria led invasion of France, mass translations to heaven, and most British MPs deemed unworthy for immediate salvation.
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Exeter Hall
London
Antichrist
Napoleon
Syria
France
Heaven
Mount Sinai
Cough Remedy Promoted for Soothing Relief
An advertisement suggests trying Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a lingering cough. It touts pleasant taste and soothing healing properties and lists sellers Gitman Bros and others.
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Chamberlain
Gale
Gitman Bros
Weak Hill
J. W. Lees
Tomingley
Willis returns in Gleanings and satirical quips
A collage of jokes and comments including a farmer’s wife guiding wheat growth, quips about obscene language in Parliament, a father and son table joke, a Labor Party remark about alleged fees, a man who swallowed a teaspoon, and reflections on Australian Parliament and local government reform.
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Britain
Australia
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