Origin of English Surnames Across Time and Tribes
The piece surveys how surnames emerged from tribal and descriptive names among early peoples, noting shifts from clan labels to personal identifications. It cites Aboriginal naming practices, brand marks, body modifications, and the gradual drift to hereditary names, with humorous anecdotes about misread names like Spittle and Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonang
Billy Mustard
Tom Poppers Aml
Mr. Fortuine
Mixx Lambahear
Alrewdy
Cowderoy
McAllisters
Tome
Harrys
Jacks
Tom the Hairy
William the Wildmouth
Tony Axouns
Joni
Footscray Council Discusses Local School Needs and Plans
A Footscray council meeting with councillors and school reps considered educational needs. Proposals include enlarging the School of Domestic Arts, improving existing schools, student competitions, visiting centre run visits, uniform Anzac Day observance, Footscray Patriotic Day with local history talks, river swimming programs, Arbor Day tree planting, and park improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Footscray
Tramp Tries Patience at Doctor’s Door
Fragmentary OCR dreamlike scene shows a tramp at a doctor's door seeking a pair of trousers while a pretty woman answers. The exchange ends with the tramp collapsing, leaving unclear motives and outcome.
Pianos of Rare Tone and Quality
A Melbourne piano dealer touts rare tone and responsive touch in their instruments. They invite frequent visits with no pressure to buy and emphasize flexible terms to fit emergencies, claiming lower prices than competitors due to lower rent.
Footscray and Essendon Debate Tenth AFL Club Entry
The Essendon Football Club favored admitting a tenth league club while the league had previously rejected the idea. Essendon had been among those voting against the proposal earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essendon
Footscray Favored for Inclusion in Footscray Club Push
Council and club reps press Footscray’s bid for a tenth VFL seat after Essendon support. maps and circulars sent to VFL secretary and clubs. Committee formed with finance, selection, and training groups. over 50 junior players seek senior chances. training begins Thursday March 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Footherays
Essendon
Exxendon
Footscray
Victorian Football League
Mesars
Pavey
Hocking
Pridham
Mesure
Pride
Francis
Jonsson
White
W. Rogers
P. Francia
A. A. Ley
H. Allaway
Aids to Beauty Neck and Face Care Tips
A historical beauty column describes a milk bath for soft white skin, a milk and rosewater glycerine mix to rub in, then powder. It also details a steam face bath using hot water, a benzoine rinse, and a facial soap wash. A manicure method uses eau-de-cologne, lemon juice, warm water soak, and cold cream to soften skin and promote nails.
Eason on Football Duties of a Committee
Alex Eason discusses duties of a football committee focusing on selecting a match committee and a coach. He stresses knowledge of the game, ability to develop young players, and firm convictions, warning against poor selections that hinder premiership aims. He underscores finding a coach who is both a skilled player and an effective teacher, detailing techniques like short passing and ball flight, with plans to address junior players next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Team 4
Mendel
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. H. Mitchell
Mitchell
Footscray’s Schools
Ben Williams
Instru
Yarraville
Newbould Footacray
Alex. Eason
Footeeray
Mail
Oeacne Mig
Vietnaay
Arene Wacky
Geo. Gordon
Barkly Street
Lockwood’s
Eac
Walter A. Warne
Undertaker
Birmingham Street
Footscray Watch Depot
D. P. Griffiths
Nicholson Street
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