Last Chance Grand Free Trip Prize Draw
Japan, CHINA and CEYLON offered as first prize in the Laxo-Tonic Pill Original Limerick Competition No. 4. Forts of call include Sydney, Brisbane, New Britain, New Guinea, Manua, Honghong, Shanghai, Yokohama, Kobe, Meji, Nagasaki, Singapore, Penang, Celombe and return via Fremantle, Adelaide and Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limerick
Sydney
Brisbane
New Britain
New Guineas
Manua
Philippine Islands
Honghong
Shanghai
China
Yokohama
Kobe
Meji
Nagasaki
Japa
Singapore
Penang
Straits Settlements
Celombe
Ceylon
Fremantle
Adelaide
Melbourne
Osim
Pirat
Lleya Co
Roan
Metra
Simpson
Frhainy
Limerick Competition Rules and Prizes Announced
Closing date October 20 marks the submission deadline for the limerick contest. Prizes include a trip to various destinations and cash amounts, with entries requiring wrappers from specific products and adherence to original work.
Laxo-Tonic Pills Claim Medical Endorsement
An historical note touts Laxo-Tonic Pills as a powerful combination said to ease digestion and stomach issues. The text asserts the pills were invented after trials with vegetable cathartics and claim they improve digestion while avoiding weakness and sickness, urging readers to try them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinian
Boone
Neler
Fragmentary Caption Reveals Names and Event
A distorted OCR fragment mentions individuals like Columba and LareTomo Pile, with brief notes about being elected and present at a gathering. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but suggests a group and some evaluative terms.
The Japanese Exhibition Postponed and Enlarged Plans
Baron Oura announced government decision to postpone the Great Japanese Exhibition due to financial limits. An extra 400000 pounds would be needed to proceed, and railway and other works risk delays. The plan shifts to 50 years of Meiji and Sth Throne commemoration, with limited foreign support noted from the United States and Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron Oura
Baron Dura
Japan
Moifl
United States
Russia
Baron Motono
Voice of the People on land settlement policy in Australia
The letter argues government land policy must rapidly settle thousands on the land to secure prosperity and a free future. It urges resumption of lands along main rail lines if Crown lands are scarce and emphasizes Crown policy should promote closer settlement and resell suitable areas to general applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siigie
Anch
Postponement of Exhibition Sparks Tokyo Council Rift
Debates in Tokyo over the government’s postponement of the 1917 exhibition reveal strong local pushback. Councillors and merchants warn of massive damages, demand cost estimates, and press Cabinet accountability while officials insist the delay follows national policy and will be explained to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vassedor
St. Petersburg
Notles
Eraphle
Roosevelt
United States
Watase
Tokyo
Kolzoka
Hasegawa
Ema
Okura
Tokro Business Mas
Hadelah
Freetrade League sparks clash over land tax and reform
A letter debate roars through the era pages as A G Hale defends freetrade principles against Staples and supporters of the Single Tax League. The exchange tackles taxation of unimproved land values, municipal rates, and the impact on workers and consumers amid broader political feuds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freetrade League
Mrr
A. G. Hale
Edmund Barton
Estes
Staples
Reid
Lyneteria
Freetrade Party
League
Adullium
Uberal
Wey Not Sonos in Englibe
Mr Gubers de then wries As Rees for direction vit Tay at i mspeet of the sali an ence who pars for aduteclon and provides ta anvar Prewumasiy Sheresian Tae theatrs Eeghnah se nation wore masiealy bene Sos
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gubers
Randwick Council urged to act on Maroubra beach plans
Readers note long delays in securing improvements for public surf beaches. A deputation from Randwick Bathers sought funding to upgrade bathing facilities at Maroubra, but council representatives spoke briefly about potential benefits rather than concrete action. The piece questions why Randwick delays and calls for decisive steps to develop Maroubra Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randwick Council
Maroubra
Besch-Comber
Randwick Couset
Maroubra Bay
Randwick
Raedwick
Electricity in Alexandria a Debate on Indemnity
Negotiations between Redfern and Alexandria Council over extending electric mains through Alexandria to supply factories. Councils debated indemnity against damages from installations. A provision to let Redfern contest claims against Alexandria was rejected. Council agreed indemnity should be handled with Alexandria’s full concurrence to avoid prejudice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redfern
Alexandria Gouselle
Alexandria
Alexandria Connell
Counell
Osc
Teedteen Council
Alexandria Council
Reatern Council
Conneil
Alenanirie Munell
Edforn Council
Alexandria Cornel
Ngs Cousell
Fale
Saul
Bomar Tought
Cornell
Astaline
Bellevue Hill Tram Plan Sent To Royal Hospital Board
At the Paddington Council meeting the board of directors of the NSW Meanvoint Bae y were named to discuss widening Glenmore Road to ease congestion along the tram route to Bellevue Hill. Alderman Wallser J Gosbrit Lofts and Meade with Mr WW Oakes were appointed to carry out the resolution. A letter to the Minister for Works asked to route the tram via Castlereagh and Pit Streets, instead of the current proposed line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paddington
Mblezmsn Lofts and Mead
Wittvirw
Lhn Meanvoint Bae Y
Nsw
Wwideniac
Glenmore Road
Glen
Minvor
G. Wallser
Fiawn J. W. Gosbrit
Lofts
Meade
Togethir
Oakes
Wats
Dillno
Castlercael
Bankruptcy notice for Charles Edward Thames Paget at Liewong Cobar
In bankruptcy voluntary sequestration. Charles Edward Thames Paget of Liewong near Cobar laborer. Notice filed by Mr W H Palmer of fetal asaienes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Edward Thames Paget
Liewong
Cobar
W. H. Palmer
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taup-Teake Pin Company
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Inform Tour Feuid
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Comhead
Geelong-road
Footscray
oSonic
Dreath
Mra Seipliy
Columba
Ouscord-reed
Concord
Laxo-Tonic Pill Company
O'Connell St
foroSontic
Voice OF the People
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Seta
Mr. Hale
Bellevue Hill
Ayer
Ayer's
Joe Davis
Australia
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Park-St
Eve
Peterson
George Statuner
Anil Dolanita
W. F. Coxon &C., Ltd
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Haymarest
Searo
Hammond
Starkey
Wii
Town & Country Journal
Federal Capital
Canberra
House of A Prcs
Tor Ur Ladera Capiul
Christmas Island
Amun
Sys
de Perture
Lockhart
Maoriland
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New Zealanl
Ander
Tiquilis
Jesne
Stanwell Park
Clifton
Cowra
Robert Lowe
Sherbrooke
Harden
Count Tolstoy
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