Aunt Judith's Letter to the Children
Aunt Judith writes to Deer Park Braybrook and Maidstone children inviting Sunshine Corner entries for competitions riddles and jokes. She recalls a poppy incident in her garden and notes the Sunshine contest closes September 16 with a later towns puzzle closing September 24. Winner Lorna Andrawartha of Sunshine receives a motor car prize at The Advocate office.
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Deer Park
Braybrook
Maidstone
Sunshine
St. Albans
Aunt Judith
Advocate Office
Lorna Andrawartha
Durham Road
Lorna
The Travels of a Halfpenny Ends With a Final Whim
A halfpenny narrates its recent journeys and misadventures as it travels from hand to hand through daily life. The coin recounts encounters in shops, streets, and pockets, highlighting small acts of chance, luck, and human character.
The Old Woman of the Woods Serial Story
A village tale follows Minna and John as they meet an enigmatic old woman living in a dark forest She admires beauty in the ugly and promises a magic potion if they wait for a future look into her woods They accompany her deeper into the trees and glimpse a hidden fire promising a warm welcome in a forthcoming installment.
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Minna
John
Wonders of New South Wales Caves Revealed
The author extols New South Wales caves, especially the Jenolan group with twelve caverns and vast underground passages. Stalactites and stalagmites form intricate shapes, growing at about two inches every 2000 years, inviting readers to write for more details.
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Gippsland
Buchan
New South Wales
Jenolan
Corner praise and student marks noted
A brief note comments on receiving 10 marks and expresses satisfaction with the Corner. The writer says they are very good and glad the Corner is liked.
Riddles in Our Big Smile Section
Betty Hale of Percy Street St Albans sends riddles for the Big Smile Prize in November. The page lists questions and answers including clock on stairs, man in the moon, burglar fear, greasy streets, carpet bought by the yard, a cup crack, doughnut nut, dandy lions, mushroom room, and the locomotive motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Hale
Percy Street
St. Albans
O.I.C.U
Abic Park
Danile
Snowball the Calf Tops Pets in Tender Poem
A child writes of a tiny baby calf, a pigeon, and a dove as beloved pets. Snowball the snowy white calf with a brown ear stands as the dearest companion, with all three fed and cared for daily.
Letterbox note from Betty Hale at Percy Street St Albans
A reader letter from Betty Hale of Percy Street St Albans thanks a correspondent for a nice letter. She comments on the pleasant weather and mentions enjoying her riddles.
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Betty Hale
Percy
St. Albans
Betty
Social Club Sees Packed Venue for Flying Gordons Night
The Imperial Chemical Industries Social and Recreation Club attracted a full house on Wednesday for a social evening and dance. The Flying Gordons impressed with acrobatics while the drama group prepared for Cup Eve. Frankston was chosen for the third annual picnic in February and the girls basketball team performed well against Colonel's Own at Footacray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.C.I
Imperial Chemical Industries
Victor Paais
Flying Gordons
Frankston
Footacray
Red rear lights urged for Melbourne trams by city council
The Melbourne City Council asks the Tramway Board to install red rear lights on tramcars after the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria pressed for night road safety. The club argues such lights aid motorists and that board resistance has failed to protect drivers. The council adds its support, urging action on tax and safety responsibilities.
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Tramway Board
Royal Automobile Club of Victoria
Melbourne City Council
R.A.C.V
Unauthorised Parking Attendants Warned by Royal Automobile Club
The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria warns motorists to refuse fees from unauthorised parking attendants and to call police if pressed. The club notes many such workers are undesirables who take money without protecting vehicles, and recently they have targeted cemetery entrances.
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Royal Automobile Club of Victoria
Young Couple Sparks Tense Gift Exchange
The dialogue reveals a sharp tension as a young wife recalls her father giving costly gifts, while the husband retorts that she was the price of his own departure. The exchange hints at deeper family and marital strains surrounding gifts and separation.
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Mayfair Hotel
Piccadilly
London
Mayfair
the Colonial Gas Association Limited
Paisley Street
Footscray
Foeotecray
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