Echoes Far and Near Across a World of Varying Tales
A collage of snippets reports a Japanese soldier height inaccuracy, a 130 ft mast for wireless telegraphy, and a Corowa bazaar raising £180 for a local brass band. It notes New Zealand engagements, auctions in Wellington, sport club names, and railway developments, with diverse remarks from Australia and Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corowa
Nowra
Wellington
Australia
Newman
Salvation Army
Auckland
Coomber
Baker
Advt
Walgett
Burren Junction
Mahammed
China
Archbishop of Canterbury
Germany
France
Britain
Daniel O’connor
New Zealand
Tenterfield
A. W. Taylor & Co
Reid
Japan
Bega
Charles Pike
Stawell
Victoria
James Gilchrist
Drapera
Social scene aids new Roman Catholic Church at Trangie
A Wednesday social to benefit the newly erected Roman Catholic Church drew about 40 couples. Mr Norris acted as master of ceremonies with praise for his efficient handling. Music by Mr Bass and Miss Bass complemented the evening as attendees listed many ladies in elegant dresses and describing outfits in detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris
M.O
Trangie
Bass
Miss Bass
A. J. Richardson
W. Kearney
W. Rae
P. Kearney
John Kearney
James Kearney
T. Nash
Brown
P. Smith
A. Rae
Mra
Mrs. W. Nash
Mrs. E. Kelly
Miss E. McKenna
Miss F. McKenna
Misa E. Davies
Miss Cluff
Miss Hickey
Miss E. Nash
Miss E. Lane
Miss G. Looby
Miss E. Looby
Miss Beveridge
Miss Reynolds
M. Atkinson
A. Cluff
E. Atkinson
F. McKenna
Frisco Disaster and Nature’s Equalizing Touch
An editorial lament recalls the Frisco disaster and contrasts it with political conflicts of the era. It argues that catastrophe reveals shared humanity beyond kings, parliaments, and national pride, suggesting nature’s force unites people across differences.
Coonamble Prize Triggered Dispute Over £100 Award
A reader objects to the Coonamble P. and A. Association prize offer claiming a £100 award for three unhouse drama over 18 months is misrepresented. The letter notes the rule that the same exhibitor must win twice and questions the true value, suggesting potential total prizes of £120 or £60 per prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Express
Coonamble P
A. Association
Coonamble Association
Coonamble
Chamberlains Pain Balm touted for burns and scalds
The ad claims Chamberlains Pain Balm relieves pain after a burn and prevents blistering, urging households to keep it on hand. It lists Gibson Bros Peak Hill and J. W. Leva Tomingly as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Gibson Bros
Peak Hill
J. W. Leva
Tomingly
Unseemly Behaviour At Masonic Hall
During a Friday performance at the Masonic Hall Mr Lemmone publicly rebuked several elderly girls for unseemly conduct and tittering. He challenged them to leave if they did not wish to listen while the audience listened in, and the incident drew sharp attention to their behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Lemmone
Mr. Lemmone
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ribbonwood
Emulator
A. D. Playfair
New South Wales
G. H. Reid
Farrendale
Deakin
Burns and Scalda
London
M. P. Hartas
Beecham
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