Wealth and public service in a noble society
The essay argues that rich men can enhance public welfare and personal happiness by channeling wealth into parks, education, benevolence, and especially original scientific research. It notes missed opportunities, urges endowments for laboratories, and praises figures like Russell and Challis while calling for many more benefactors to support civilization and the Commonwealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Tuxury
Cate
Pennant
Russell
Challis
Colonial Experience and the Call for Wanderjahre
The Rev John Walker urges young students and ministers to travel widely in Australia to gain colonial experience. He argues this broad knowledge should be essential for all citizens and calls for a nationwide perspective beyond Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walker
Presbyterian Church
Kipling
Australia
Sydney
Strathfield
Rozar
Pere's Mosquito Lotion Advertises Seaside Use
Fragmentary ad copy mentions mosquito lotion for seaside use and general outdoor protection. Details are incomplete, with unclear dates or brand context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pere
Deaths and Marriages Notice Fragment Amid Obscure Text
Fragmented birth, marriage, and death notices with multiple names and relations. The readable lines reference Mr Treverett at Yeda street Hamilton and a memorial for Samuel Crowther who died in March, plus other family mentions and locations. The legible parts show memorial tone and local ties amid damaged OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grancyia Barbers
Water Innes Whallams
Fieeum
Treverett
Yeda-street
Hamilton
Barsh
Gwe’ Williams
Cy ‘Warren
Waterloo
Teg
Noy
Emith
Mr. Hamilton
Crowther
Samuel Crowther
Ettle
Wits
Margaret
Tinwarra-rar Bar
Hokville
Kidney Ailments and Suspected Tactics for Health
Fragmented OCR note describes suspicions about remedies and scams targeting kidney ailments. References unclear names and dates. notes appear to warn against pseudoscientific tonics and manipulative advice. Overall, hints at distrust of certain products and the need for caution.
Wealth and happiness in the modern mind
A reflective essay critiques wealth as a path to happiness. It notes most people would eagerly accept money if offered, yet wealth can threaten but also amuse. It argues money’s happiness yield fades with abundance, urging richer individuals to seek true joy beyond riches and tracing wealth’s social links from the Middle Ages to today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilionaire
Land in Papuas Provokes Debate on Inalienable Rights
In British New Guinea the Papuan Legislative Council debates land. They claim only a small fraction is cultivated by Papuans, while vast hunting lands exist under tribal rights. The plan would allow limited white settlement to spur labor, agriculture, and trade, reducing hunting reliance and easing native suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papas
British New Gainea
New Rand Mining Law in the Gold Fields
London reports a new Rand mining law restricting trade to whites, denying rights to colored people, and allowing private ventures by government proclamation without owner consent. It bans nonwhites from living on gold lands except at designated locations or mining compounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Discaseters Ara
French President Plans London Visit in May
The President of the French Republic will travel to London during the last week of May. The trip aims to strengthen Franco British ties and discuss key issues with British leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pritay
Prench Republic
M, Palkersay
Nationalization of Railways in Japan Details
London reports on Japan’s move to nationalize railways. The government aims to purchase all lines, enact laws to absorb private companies, and redeem loans from net profits over 82 years. Seoul-Fusan line transfer and South Manchuria railway takeover outlined with capital and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dapat
Japan
Woten
Wilco
Transforl Sna
Imes
Seouil-Fisan
Seoul- Fisan
Storck
Major-General Babington Appointed to Lowlani Mounted Brigade
Major-General Gace rel Babington of the New Zealand Defence Forces is appointed to command the Lowlani Mounted Brigade of the Territorial Force. He is married to Eleanor Lawson of Sydney, daughter of the late T J Lawson.
London Wool Sales Show Better Competition This Week
London wool market reports stronger bidding with steady prices on Friday evening and at Saturday session. Notable lots included Stairs and Petame with varied values. Fernleigh Ltd and Tevigsdale among sellers. overall activity improved though price levels largely unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Petame
Whand
Gidger
Bowes
Wool
Fernleigh, Ltd
Tevigsdale
Beort
Canned Meat Prices Rise Amid American Shortage
London reports a meat shortage in America has driven higher prices for both fresh and canned meats. Export demand and limited supply push costs up, with June deliveries affected as markets adjust to tighter supplies and rising costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
America
Union Jack at Schools Spark Commons Debate
In London on Friday evening Mr Augustine Birrell chief secretary for Ireland faced questions in the House of Commons over denying the Union Jack at national schools. He argued no political symbol could be allowed, while a Daily Telegraph article mocked his stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Augustine Birrell
Ireland
House of Commons
Daily Telegraph
Birreli
Nationaltaut
Military Display at RAA Barracks Charity Event
A grand military display will be given by the RAA at Victoria Barracks on Wel essay evening next under the patronage of His Excellency the Governor and Mrs. Rawson Brigadier General Gordon and Mrs. Gordon and other district headquarters figures. Proceeds aid the Soldiers Wives League and KAA Band Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RAA
St Victoria Barracks
Welessay
Mise Rawson
Gordon
Easter Suit Advice From A Merchant Tailor
A garbled note references an Easter suit and autumn shades. It mentions patterns and self-measures, with names resembling HAGOM Merchant Tailor, King. The readable fragment suggests clothing guidance for a man preparing an Easter outfit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagom
Merchant Tallor
Rescued From the Moors A London Despatch
A London report notes Baleine the freed trader wrecked off Cape Aneg Morocco was rescued by Moors near Useveanel, with about ten captured. Adgitay Whiffert, commander of Lie Frew Squadron at Cast Alanes, led recovery efforts. The event follows earlier reports of the Chbeard Meciet Ue revue and Mountmorren’s travels in Moposen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cape Aneg
Morocco
Useveanel
Orpe
Adgitay Whiffert
Lie Frew
Cast Alanes
Cassart
Rexcun
Movsimorree
Lord Mountmorren
The British Premier in London Hospital
The Premier Sir H Campby Buurpruian remains in unchanged condition after reported harm in London. Officials say no change in prognosis as medical staff monitor his status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pritey
Sir H. Campby
Grand National Steeplechase Recap From London Event
English Sporting reports the Grand National in London, detailing entry counts, course layout, and notable horses. It highlights past winners, trainer notes, and key contenders like Chandier and Peter Simple, with references to prize money, notable performances, and historical context of the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Autacriniloo Bie
Star Tuby
Taguchi
Evin Macgrege
P. Whitaker
Braxton
Ben Lottery
Randleay
Usib Elmen
Eam
Amore Them
Che Hero
Ereaimel Sim
Manitesia
Ambar
Ant
Zealanney
Rome
Gratton Munt
Partimmith
Kieberley
Kor Hingham
Rewan
Sastint
Xermina Park
Kimpton Park
Nestor
Ponekt Fm
Detwick
Gratton Hust
Hurst Fark
Hopeless by Barges at the Paris Salon
Frifey Eventur A adreads Hopeless by Mr Barges, horus rails ar tist, showing new bean Bune at the Paris Salon in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Frifey Eventur
Mr Barges
Horus
Rails
Ew Bean Bune
Train Fire Delays Milk Van Destruction at Liverpool Station
A milk van on the Goulburb express caught fire near Liverpool Railway Station on Friday around 4 o clock. Fire brigades from Liverpool and Sydney quickly responded, saving the structure while the train’s brakes were released. the van and samples were damaged and several travelers were unsettled during the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Starnoon
Liverpool Volunteer Fire Brigade
Atalion
Aailway
G. Cran
Bydney
Sydney
Liverpool Volumierr
Goulburs
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Wits Australian Mutual Fire
Xxsurance Society
King Streets
BH. Cary
G Howard Pope
Evening News
Nou Apy
London & Lancashire Fire Insurance Company
New South Wales
Pitt Street
John C. M. Lee, Esq
Patrick Hogan
E.q
San Francisco
Accident Department
N.S.W
London and Lancashire
Frompt
Robert Korr
A. Saunders
Ametret
Mers
A Saunders
Saunders
George St
Oppos
Sydewy
Throgmorton Whisky
Ot Landen
Stevens Bros
Philip E. Moskett
Australis
New Zealand
ALL
William Brooks and CO. Ltd
Spring Street
AMF
Tipdany
Matie
G.P.O
Macasmar
Mesando
Goroulats
Barda- Netra
Bomabays
Tititiap
Padang
Dunedin
Ste. N.Z
Malbourne
Hobart
Vis
Sander
Supreme Court of
Ile
Golden Flesco
David Jones, Ltd
New Rand Mining Law
Japanese Railways
Babington
Callaghan
TNS Lenin
Callarnam & Hor
George Bireet Fyduey
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