Roundabout Notes on Councils and Society Adventures
A reflective column notes councils offering to fund an engineer up to 500 pounds yearly while warning against overloading one person. It questions agricultural show aims, lampoons turnout contests, and recalls a Queensland court case. It also shares anecdotes about drinkers, caricatures, and a punchy local gag about a politician's appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Queensland
Lam Sang
Lum
Marri
Molong Pastures Board Revenue and Expenditure 1906
A historical document notes the Molong Pastures Protection Board's financials for the year ended 31 December 1906. The snippet also includes humorous or satirical anecdotes about a town gravedigger who jokes about teetotaling and a mock job application from a man named John Humble offering questionable testimonials and multilingual claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molong Pastures Protection Board
John Humble
Branda
Nettin
Tion
Governsce
Williams
Loveridge
Costa
Molong Iatrict
Pastures Protection Boards Council of Advice
Orana
O'M
Parkeato Board
Board Audits Books and Vouchers for Correctness
The board certifies that all books and vouchers in its possession have been duly audited and found correct by us.
Sydney Wool Sales Show Firm Market on Broad Demand
Datorry axp Company reports its fourteenth season catalogue of 6600 bales. A large trade audience attended with general bidding on all greasies, especially fine-haired wool. The market remains firm and buyers expect continued favorable selling conditions. Carey Bros clipped from Clonleigh Trundle realized id and R. L. Gray Traversdale 113d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Datorry Axp Company
Ltp
Sydney
Carey Bros
Clonleigh
Trundle
R. L. Gray
Traversdale
Safe Grapes? Metchnikoff Warns on Health Risks
The noted French scientist Professor Metchnikoff warns that grape seeds and skins harbor deadly microbes and may trigger appendicitis. He advises boiling grapes to sanitize, remove seeds, then drink only the juice, especially cautioning adults from feeding them to children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metchnikoff
New Discovery for Coughs Colds and Consumption
Stop It A neglected cough or cold can lead to serious bronchial problems. Dr Sheldon s New Discovery for Coughs Colds and Consumption promises relief from serious effects of a cold. Small dose pleasant to take. Every bottle guaranteed. Sold by Gibson Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon
Gibson Bros
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Roundabout Notes
George Reid
Mr. Reid
Statesman
D. M. McCallum
F. H. Lane
Lance N. Smith
K. M. Day
Panama
David Jones & CO
O.P.O
Australasia
Dalgety
Sydney Wool Sales
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