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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Apr 19, 1924

Page

2

Keilor Council Deals With Street Works and Co operation

Keilor Council convened on Saturday with a long agenda. Councillors received education, transport and health correspondence urging action on display days, Maribyrnong River pollution, and suburban rail radius. They approved joint inspectorate, street schemes north Essendon, and a 150 sovereign valuer appointment. Duffy Street works were ordered and various payments approved.

Education Department Fesendon Maribyrnong Corneil Jon Wan Belne Municipal Association of Victoria Royal Automobile Club of Victoria Connectilera Os Althougch Ia Shire of Malla Keilor Essendon J. Keam H. Weston State Electricity Commisssion J. Sloan and Sons Department of Public Health Country Roads Board Sunshine Kellor Mumery Duffy Street Burkitt Doutta Galla Plano Cine Gra la Ee Royal Gardena Sera Gardens St. Albans Henry Grimfiths W. and L. Gordon T. E. Robinson C. Brown N. McGrath O'Donnell D. Ross McGrath R. Lovell

Origin of English Surnames by Rev A H Mitchell

A survey of how names encode power and lineage among ancient peoples. The piece links name magic, cannibal rites, and hero worship to the formation of English surnames, tracing John derived chains and saints names to modern family names while noting lingering superstition in naming. It cites St John the Evangelist and St John the Baptist and lists many surname variants from John and its forms across languages and regions.

Workers of Magic North Wales St. Elian Herodotus Scythia John the Evangelist St. John the Baptist John Johns Jones Wales John Jones John Smith Johnson Jonson Johncock Jenkins Jennings Jenkinson Jackson Jacox Jenks Ivens Evans Bevans Flanders Hans Joan Jane David Davidson Dawson Davis Davies Davey Dave Dawkins Dawes Davidge Duffy Dakins Davidt Dawkes Judas Pilate Herod Ananias Nero

Necessary for a Boxer Speed and Physique

The article outlines the distinct physical traits of a champion boxer. It highlights rugged physique, broad shoulders, strong neck, heavy jaws, and a sharp gaze. It stresses long, muscular arms, smaller waist and legs, and, above all, great speed as essential for a classy boxer.

Tose Ong

Speedy feet and keen eyes mark Australian boxing greats

The piece praises boxers like Jimmy Semmens for rapid footwork in a 24 ft ring and notes many champions had small eyes yet high skill. It compares modern sprinters’ leg speed to old masters, urges that eye accuracy matters for distance, and promises future tips on training.

Jack Dempsey Bob Fitzsimmons Les Carey Bill Lang Tim Hegerty Jimmy Semmens Australia

Prohibition Era Wine Consumption Figures Cited

A claim that America consumes about 27,000,000 gallons of wine annually is cited in discussions of prohibition effects. The assertion appears in temperance commentary, noting dry wine consumption and estimated totals amid ongoing enforcement debates.

America

Pianos of Rare Tone and Quality

Rare tone pianos offered with flexible terms and low rents. Buyers invited to listen and take time, no pressure to purchase. Pianos advertised as responsive to human touch and suitable for family use, with affordable pricing compared to others in the market.

Mello

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Keilorshire Drs. Stenson Fs Realdent Parr, Milburn Coleman McFarlane O'Neill Birkitt White Doutta Gallas Tullamarine Broadmeadows Broadne Chief Commission A. H. Mitchell Jimmy Matcne W. Armour McDonald’s Keith R. McDonald M.P.S Hampshire Rd A.I.F W. R. Mooney Liverpool, London and Globe Insurance Company Devonshire Road Walter A. Warne Undertaker Barkly Street Footscray Birmingham Street Yarraville A. Lowe Martin Street, Sunshine Ben Williams Instrumé Yarra Ville Miss Young Hardie Blair” Athol Hampshire Road
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