Social Notes From Adelaide and Pirie In May
Social notes record visits and dinners across Adelaide and Pirie. Guests include W. Holyoak of Adelaide staying with Mumilay at Crystal Brook, while others attend golf carnivals, pensioner dances, and the Police Ball. A Risdon Park coming of age party for Stuart Thomas features songs and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Ward
Adelaide
M. Ruttheld
Crystal Brook
Av Vianella
Laura
H. Thomas
Martin Street
Risdon Park
Stuart
Graham
Mr. Thomas
Mesdames
H. F Thomas
J. Cleggett
Simmonds
K. Graham
N. Simmonds
M. Cleggett
M. Wilton
J. Cottell
P. Bosomworth
S. Collins
Capt. Simmmouds
Messrs
HH. Thomas
J. Brett
S., Thomas
W. Sampson
R. Martin
M. Jenkins
R. Grey
Land Monopoly and the Need for Single Tax Reform
The author links land monopoly to widespread social ills including low wages poverty congestion taxation and slums. He argues the single tax is the century’s vital reform and cites Frederick Douglass's cryptic critique of the Republican Party as supporting context from 19th century debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cverup
Frederick Douglas
Republican Party
Lloyd Gareteon
St Anthony's Triumph Over Tarzan In Derby Showdown
St Anthony's defeated Tarzan during the game with St Anthony's scoring 40 goals to 31 for Tarzan. Ame led scoring with 84 total, while J Woodwart added 16 and Moetio 49. Feely contributed 12 as key players for St Anthony's included Woorhwari Tee Taraun May tin and Tedene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derade S
Anthony's
Tarzan
St. Anthony's
Kaila
Ame
Woodwart
Tare Moetio
D. Feely
Hest
St. ‘Anthony’s
R Woorhwari
K. Tee
Taraun
J Maytin
B. Tedene
D, Feely
Film Stars at Home Reveal Luxurious Hollywood Dwellings
The article catalogs where star actors live from Jimmy Durante to Marion Davies Norma Shearer Joan Crawford and John Barrymore. It notes diverse homes from mountain cabins to oceanfront estates in California and even a mountain village in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Durante
Hollywood
New York
Broadway
T Beach
Ramon Novarro
Los Feliz Hills
San Fernando Valley
Levtis Stone
Marion Davies
Norma Shearer
Santa Monica
Joan Crawford
Brentwood Park
John Barrymore
Beverly Hills
Otto Kroger
John
Henry Gordon
Polly Moran
Laguna Hesch
Worlds Oldest Tennis Player Shares Secret To Youth
A 1846 born veteran, Mr. Stedman Sedman, claims ongoing play keeps him young. He recalls his first trophy in 824 and travels for tournaments with Enterprise Club of Cakemba, stating he aims to play as long as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fennig
Enterprise Club
Cakemba
Winery
Mr. Stedcan
Leopte
Weill
Ike
Inu Spreial Reserve
Ihe
Ufe
Bymill Wins North Western Amateur Championship Playoff
In a Kingston Park links playoff for the North Western Amateur Championship W. S. Bymill defeats H. S. Wastell by five strokes after both finished tied at 447. Bymill, the State amateur champion, retains the title for a second consecutive year. The playoff featured bright golf and a late surge by Bymill to secure the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bymill
Wastell
Kingston Park Links
Rymill
Alimar
Falloweit Wastell
Conditions in United States show nation’s sagging economy
A vivid account from J H Lang former Australian Y M C A official describes severe unemployment and wage cuts in the United States. He notes a five day 40 hour week emerging, heavy government credit to banks and industry, and widespread charity keeping chaos at bay. International action and Roosevelt powers are cited as essential to overcoming the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
J. H. Lang
Young Men's Christian Association
Australia
Constitutional Club
Melbourne
Lang
America
Finance Reconstruction Corporation
Roosevelt
Single Tax Reform Praised by Garrison in Moral Inquiry
A quote from Willem Lloyd Garrison declares that a solidly ethical single tax reform stands on moral foundations. He argues it safeguards individual rights, defends liberty, and remains the most conservative, prudent approach in this world’s history. No material proof is needed in its moral court.
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Willem Lloyd Garrison
Prairie Associates Golf_results from 9 hole stroke event
Last Wednesday a 9 hole stroke competition was held with results for Mrs Dunstan Mrs Afford Mrs Jones Mrs Beckwith Mrs Yeatman Mrs Forgan Mrs Woodraffe and Mrs Geddes. Today a foursome will be played as handicaps were reduced for several players including Mrs B Poreun Miss Bell Mrs M Sweenby and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeatman
Forgan
0. A. Jones
H.C. Afford
R.A Burgoyne
M Pohioy
H. A. Fant
C. A. Woodroffe
Laurel Wreath Aral round draws June six to thirteen
The Laurel Wreath announces the Aral round to be played between June 6 and 13. The draws list matches including Miss Bell versus Mrs Dey, Miss Dunstan against Mrs CG A Jones, Sweeney versus Miss Beasley, Hopkins versus Mrs Woodroffe, and other pairings with several local ladies named. A ball is presented to Mrs R A Burgoyne for best handicapped reduction each month.
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Bell
Dey
Dunstan
CG. A. Jones
Bees Jones
Playfair
Sweeney
Beasley
Hopkins
Woodroffe
Meade
Porson
Michietan
Geddes
Gaccplate
Proved By Medical Tests Pink Pills Aid Anemia
A recent independent medical examination of two anaemic cases treated with Dr Williams Pink Pills showed a higher hae myoglobin level and significantly improved blood counts. The examiner praised the results and health gains, urging anaemic and nervous individuals to use the tonic for better blood and vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williame
Williams
London Wealth Grows Amid Steady Land Value Rise
The article notes London’s wealth increasing as land and house values climb. Gross value stands at £84,857,500, up about £860, and rateable value up £706,433 from last year. It credits citizen energy and discipline for progress despite a subdued world mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wes Stroke Handicap at Crystal Brook Golf Meet
May results show Miss Fe Chirke winning the Wes Stroke Handicap at Crystal Brook after a 48 hole stroke competition. Several players posted scores with many names listed, including Bulifield and Kendrew among others, and Mrs C H Kendrew won the Berrel hole competition with a 57.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. Chirke
Hte
Wes
Crystal Brook
Crystal Brook Associates
Hale
Tor
J. Prith
Kendrew
Misa N. Bultfield
Mise N. Bulifield
Mer
A.B Thomas
Mra
Eb, Maynard
W. L. Munday
Tucker
H. J. Frith
DB. Murtoch
5. Gleeson
D. J. Corry
Mise B. Weston
K. Morgan
H. L. Cottle
C. H. Kendrew
Mise N. Bulidell
A. E. ‘Thomas
3058 Men Employed on Barrier Mines
The May end figure shows 3058 men employed along the Broken Hill site, 13 more than April and equal to March. A table lists the employed at each mine, detailing counts at the end of August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broken Hill
Lode
Agul
Taxation as Ignorance and Greed Across Ages
The Chicago Chronicle asserts taxation remains a blend of ignorance and greed, comparing King John and Charlemagne II era practices to modern systems. It claims early despots used fraud and that even renowned statesmen follow suit, seeing the Dark Ages sneaking into today’s tax structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
The
Chicago Chronicle
Assurance policy details on Arthur Stephen’s heirs
The report records a life assurance policy for 800 held by Arthur Stephen who died on February 14, 1881. Executors received 624 after premiums, while the policy paid 584 toward holly, with total society payments over 93 years amounting to 223 19. The 800 insured sum dwarfs the 584 paid to beneficiaries, tracing the policy’s long-term payouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir
Arthur Stephen
Horney
Stephen
Court witnesses repeat familiar records in Shakespeare era snippet
In a concise note the article highlights how court witnesses often recount similar testimonies, a common pattern in historical legal proceedings. The piece underscores recurring narratives within the justice system of the period.
Great Peppermint Cure Wood Treatment Riddle
A playful verse asks how to treat cold ailments and choicely hints at taking Wood as a remedy. The quatrain uses paradoxical imagery about warming hands and blood and ends with a cryptic directive to take Wood.
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Ron, Beckwith
Afford Road
Mrs. Dey
Balmoral Road
Stella Bensley
G. Giles
Port Pirie
IR. E. D. Sawers
Nackara
L. G. Tassie
R. J. Goodge
Tanunda
Pirie
Mr. Offe
K. White
Federal Hotel
Iss Margaret Mouiries
Grange
K. O'Dea
Gooderoy
RS. L. Ward
Pire
A. Galloway
Kimba
S. J. Cheesman
Gertrude Street
Galloway
SSS
Lorna Foord
K. Marshall
Broadway Road
R and Mrs. H.R. Pickering
J. Simes
Port Lincoln
Archie Bell
Cyril Jones
F. E. Barkla
Gawler
H. Yelland
Terrace
Tarzant, BT
Anthony
Ruth Selwyn
Walter Huston
Arrowhead
White House
Reginald Denny
George Hill
Nymill
Waste
Toolley
Wassell
Rymill Too
Aymill
Wastedom
Abd
Wastell Inc
United. States
Pirie Associates
Mrs. Dunstan
Afford
Jones
Beckwith
H. E. Roberts
A. E. Prench
H. L. Plush
D. Porkal
W. Frith
Wilson
A. My Peake
B. Giles
W. Baldwin
NB Bade
Willington
Lycett
West Geer Wie
Murere
Elas
Port Pirke
Blowey
Hornsby
de Witt
Donat
Dewitts S
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