Rum Running Industry Across Europe and Britain
The piece details large scale rum running involving British capital and sailors, with activity centered in Antwerp and Lerwick. It notes strict Nordic prohibitions, Russian monopoly on alcohol, and profits of runs despite risks, including ship seizures and disappearances. It also recounts colorful anecdotes of smugglers and a brief joke about a Scot and a Frenchman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Venux
Norway
Iceland
Sweden
Denmark
London
Liverpool
Aberdeon Synitt
Antwerp
Lerwick
Shetland
Tlands
Russia
Russig
Priston Visitor Exchange About Debt and Imprisonment
A Priston visitor discusses debt and imprisonment with a prisoner who says he borrowed money and forced repayment by knocking the lender down several times before money was sent. The exchange highlights attitudes toward debt enforcement and criminal violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priston
Sunshine Park debate on 2000 loan for park improvements
A Sunshine reader urges public discussion on a council plan to borrow £2000 to improve Sunshine Park. The letter argues for sports facilities including football cricket tennis and a public club, cites Selwyn Park as an alternative, and warns against burdening ratepayers while facilities are limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Park
Reonumy
Sunshine
Central Australia
Selwyn Park
Proponel
Willie
Heall
Little Willie
S.A
Footscray Competitions Weekly Choir and Recital Results
Footscray week report lists junior school choir results for Cheltenham and Kingsville, church choirs including Essendon North Methodist and St Johns Footscray, plus numerous age group sections for elocution, character recital, and temperament events. Notable performers include Stanley Wolfenden, Audrey Taylor, Verona College teams, and Mavis Anderson among many others across under 9 to over 18 divisions with honors noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheltenham State School
Pointy
Kingsville State School
Essendon North Methodist
St. John’s Church of England
Footscray
McKay Memorial Fund Acknowledges Donors List
The committee acknowledges the undermentioned donors to the McKay Memorial Fund including B. Austin J. Britton W. Brow 4. Bird N. Curwood Mrs J B Derham Hf Ellison G. Gough J nn F C Horton EB Heddle W Kerrigan Karbberg Hy Klix A Mitchell D Moore J Maloney L McKenzie J Batten W Pum J L Richer Mrs G by A Thompson G Yow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Austin
J. Britton
W. Brow
4. Bird
N. Curwood
J.B Derham
Hf. Ellison
G. Gough
J. Nn
F. C. Horton
EB. Heddle
W. Kerrigan
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Iaw
Arrisis
Sapristit
Alwaye
Robinson
Stanley Wolfenden
Bruce
Dean Pearee
Morgan
Stewart
Geoffrey Hay
Ronald Palmer
Audrey Taylor
Gladys Brown
David Parker
Keith James
Eda Ashton
Betty Watson
Margaret Williams
Phyllis Boyd
Gents
A. G. Papst
Harry Bone
John Se. Cocks
Predenck Berry
Mencion Sneed
Maury Gilley
A. Gi. Papst
Violet Perofeun
John RL Cocks
Robert Glaznur
Dane Brown
Verona College
St. John's
Malvern Methodist Girls Club
Malvern Methodist Girls
Malvern Methodist
Mise M. Tremain
Loix Lawson
Mite W. Johnson
Misa Sylvia Upson
Audrey Norrie
Kleen O'Leary
June Brown
Rita O'Halloran
Elaine Dempsey
Barbara Kerr
Elsie Paul
Mavis Fish
Eileen O'Leary
Joan Morey
Beatrice Scott
Nancy Burke
Norma Granger
Valmar Linstead
Norman Cannington
Ruby Robinson
Jack Hoare
Eunice Sumsion
Eileen
O'Leary
Norman Canni Ion
Jack Howie
Len Henderson
Ray Robinson
Norms Granger
Beryl Auy
Reginald Richer
Beryl Auty
Ley Henderson
Ruty Robinson
Sorma Granger
Fama Fa
Raymond Lyons
Alf Goodliffe
Velma Goldie
Dune Richards
Dick Giles
Ruth Parker
Alf Goodlife
Rayemond Lyons
Joyce Abraham
Yvonne Worrall
HV. McKay Memorial
W. H. Ewin
B. M. Challen
Hampshire Road
A.j.boyd & Son
Devonshire Road
City Depot
Lonsdale
Barkly Street Footscray
A. E. Bowdern
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