Bits and Pieces From Far and Wide
The text surveys diverse notes from history and travel including Waterloo casualties, Borneo customs, political antics in Australia, Arctic sailors, Labour candidates, anti gambling acts, a Paris Parisian birth record, temperance remarks, a minister’s humor, Irish envoys in NSW funding, strange livelihoods from an American show, and a gruesome hanging act in a travelling show. It blends curiosities and anecdotes across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borneo
Ofter
New England
Arctic
Greenland
Labor Party
Victoria
New South Wales
West Australia
South Australia
Queensland
Tasmania
Madam Gillin
Melbourne
Devlin
Donovan
Commonwealth
New Zealand
Jie
Iis
Cumnock Welcomes Warm Days with Green Fields
A Cumnock correspondent describes the district at its best with green fields and verdant hills. Blossoms scent the air as birds sing and young animals bustle, making the countryside feel inviting and pleasant to live in.
Japan Emperor’s 54th birthday celebrated and reign noted
The article honors the 54th anniversary of the Emperor of Japan’s birthday, cites him as the 131st sovereign in a direct line from Emperor Jimmu, founder 2566 years ago, and states the present ruler has reigned 39 years during which Japan modernised significantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saterpay
Japan
Jimmu
Raper
A New Grain-Selling Firm in Sydney
Lindley, Walker & Co. start a grain selling and general produce agency with headquarters at Mark Lane Sydney. Principals Lindley and Walker bring extensive grain trade experience from W. and A. McArthur Ltd and prior firms in Sussex Street. The partners plan an up-to-date operation after recent visits to London, America, and the continent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuexe
Sydney
Mark Lane
Lindley, Walker & Co
Lindley
Messrs. W. and A. McArthur, Ltd
Sussex-streat
Walker
London
America
Digestive Tabules Marketed as Panacea for Stomach Troubles
Dr Sheldon’s Digestive Tabules digest what you eat and give the weary stomach a much needed rest. For sale by Gibson Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Sheldon
Gibson Bros
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Peak Hill
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Aaa
Founta
Dalady
W. A. V. Prize
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Caswell St
F. B. Commins
M. C. Comans
Court-St. Parkes
Peak Hill Court
Alfred E. McIntosh
Parkes
McLean's
Km. Hk
Lare TY Leance
Clarinda St
Next Ads, Bank
Gibson
W. B. Wynne
Stock & General Commission
The
London & Lancashire Fire Insurance Co
Tomingley
W Crofton Pearce
ANT General Commission
Jas. Bell & Co
Ernest Haren
A. Russ
East Woodlands
Trangie
Cumnock
R. J. Edwards
Commission
London and Lancashire Fire Insurance Co
Hick’s
Eoersby
Noves Bros
J. H. Bates
Forbes
City and Guilds of London
Spence, Tation
General Commission
PEAK
EH Ul
James Bell & CO
Wheat Buyers
SUN Fire Insurance Officce
C. Collier
Poultry & Eggs
W. T. Sherringham
Norwich Farm
E. D. Glasheen
Caswell Street
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