Fragmentary Australian news snippets from a 19th century periodical
A jumble of short items covers tenders, public meetings, political deposits, and local concerns. It notes a Broken Hill meeting on cottages for poor widows, a New York senatorial income claim, liquor Act critique, forest fires in America, eggs cleaned with salt, and a West Australian works minister’s laundry quip. It mentions grafts of wool and minerals, a Chicago actress shot in the leg, cornstalk paper innovation, and a fatal revolver incident at a Philadelphia wedding, with broader remarks on governance and naval matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peak Hill Eluaa
Camplintts
Broken Hill
New York
Congress
Henry Lynch
Lynch
Sellringers
Melbourne
America
Boggabri
Price
West Australia
Atena
Anga
Aota
Bristol
Calfornia
Bhella
Chicago
Linton
Tudiana
Audiencs
N.S.W. Bna
Stumens
Morris Asher
Parlimont
Why Sunlight Soap Transforms Washing Day Routine
An old advertisement argues that traditional washing with hot steam harms women’s health and aging. It promotes Sunlight Soap, claiming it cleans in lukewarm water with minimal rubbing, avoids boiling, reduces steam and risk, and makes whites whiter and colors brighter for all family clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of Health
Pewteier Recommends Cure For Rhowmatiem Distress
A pewterier proposes a remedy for a distressing complaint called rhowmatiem. The method involves filling a wide mouthed bottle with a plant, adding spirits of wine, and letting the mixture stand four days to a week. The tincture is then rubbed into the affected part.
Fresh Legislators Highlight Expanded Australian Political Ranks
The piece notes a crowded governance landscape with Federal and State members, a Mayor and Aldermen, Shire Councillors, and many control boards. It laments the proliferation of titles and questions the value of excessive offices, warning Australians not to appear overly exalted.
A Coming Australian Industry Promises Growth
The article argues Australia could develop a domestic iron and steel industry due to abundant iron ore and nearby coal. It cites New South Wales ore deposits, a 1904 import value of iron and steel, and compares Canada’s seven year pig iron growth to show potential for self sufficiency and export expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
New South Wales
Canada
Five Men Charged With Murder at Fifield Sensation
Five men were summoned to the police court at Bogan Gate on a murder charge in the death of Janis Cameron of Fifield on February 1. Edward Stanly Douck, Yates Ivers Huurke, Robert Turny Vansen, James Minera, and Jol Dabinett Purvis were remanded for further work. The case involves exhumation and a morton examination, with the coroner re opening the inquest at Fifield on Thursday. Bail was set at £100 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bogan Gate
Janis Cameron
Fifield
P.M
Edward Stanly Douck
Yates Ivers Huurke
Robert Turny Vansen
James Minera
Jol Dabinett Purvis
Ian
Fideld
Kerrin
Penk Wilk
Fin Tndy
Craneran
Morton
Pitfold
McCongey
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Sydney
Hoy Jap
Great Britain
Rocason
New South Wale
Government Statistician
Wolding
Philadelphia
Alie
Pearson's
Kitcher Picturs
Pearson Soar Company, Ltd
Henry Street
Leichhardt
Pearson’s
George St
Anthony Hordern
Jamaica
West
India
Wales
Sharrea
J.D.K.Z
Omerana Firandy
Aearmall
Aten & Stout
Eden
K. McKenna
Royal Clyde Park Motel
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