Melbourne Fleet Review Compared With Sydney Scene
The Melbourne parade at Flemington drew about 50,000 spectators, far eclipsed in scale by Sydney’s 150,000. The article criticizes rail fares, crowding, and poor seating, noting the Australian forces and American fleet performance, especially Admiral Sperry, with emphasis on Victorian and New South Wales displays and the political backdrop surrounding Deakin and Bent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flemington
Melbourne
Sydney
Pilus
Australia
Nhot
Victoria
Ficht
Bristol
New South Wales
Ballarat
Scottish Rifles
Sperry
Centennial Park
England
United States
Hreed
Richard Poore
Sidney
Melbournes
Royal Australian Artillery
Mounted Rifles
Connecticut
Deakin
Commonwealth
G. H. Reid
Fisher
Thomas Rent
Deakin Fa
Windsor
Mr. Deakin
Sir Thomas Bent
Admiral Sperry
Demolished Wexford Street House Remembers former life
The principal house in Wexford Street Sydney is being torn down after a long decline. The old Round Tower House drew visitors as a relic of the past while residents, including widows and pensioners, recall life under its sheltering roof. Nearby, Castlereagh Street and George Street memories emerge of a bustling, crowded city with little oversight and makeshift homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wexford-streret
Sydney
Walla
Wexford Street
Loralny
Duncan Campbell
Castlereagh-street
Tbe
Commonwealth Chocolate Factory
Clong
George-street
Mr. Burnett
William Bland
People's Palace
Pitt-street
Ony
Selson
Potter
Charles Dickens
Briexfyeld HL
Albion-street
Gippe-sire
Barner
Hay-street
Georges Street
Wexford-street
Courden
Macquarie Street
Commonwealth Street
Geores
Campbells
Tower House
Campbell-street
William Carr
Ben. James
Mr. Quick
Belmore
Windsor
Parramatta
Mark Barnett
Earl of Belmore
Mr. Barnett
Morand
London
Melbourne Sydney compare crowds and ruins of old belmont streets
Melbourne crowds react to rain and parade with panic while Sydney residents keep calm. The piece recalls Melbourne streets lit poorly, tram accidents, and unsafe old districts as writers compare receptions for visitors and note historic sites. It mentions Belmore markets, Wexford Street, and notes about old inns, lanes, and social conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Sydney
Bourke Street
Collins Street
Swanson
Elisabeth Streets
Corporation
Australia
Themerlyes
New South Wales
Town Hall
Old houses and streetscapes of Goulburn area recalled
The piece recalls historic homes and sites along Pitt Street Elizabeth and Liverpool streets in Goulburn like Bond family residence once linked to architect Barnes and other early 19th century houses. It mentions venues such as Welcome Inn, St Patrick's Inn, Macquarie Hotel area, Macquarie Street pond, and the South Public School site on a former lock-up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitt-street
Bond
Barnes
Elizabeth
Liverpool Streets
Mark Fox
Emmanuel
M.L
Goulburn
Lowy
Elizabeth Street
Goulburn-street
Frederick Goulburn
St. Patrick’s
Lusitania’s Atlantic Record Compared With Early Vessels
The Lusitania of Cunard set speed records with an average 25.07 knots and a passage from Queenstown to Sandy Hook in 4 days 4 hours minutes, beating previous marks by minutes and surpassing older feats like the Savannah and Sirius races. Historical notes recount the evolution from wooden paddle steamers to grand steamers, highlighting key voyages and hours saved across years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lusitania
Cunard Line
Queessigna
Sandy Hook
Mauritana
Savannah
Jad Toms
New York
Liverpool
Pavyi Butllon
Sirius
Queenstown
Atlantic
Millc
Sirius Poughies League of
Stok
New York Harbor
Ford
Herting Pond
Great Western
Cunard
Briann
Pasang
Patt
Servia
Craesing
Penteehland
Licania
Campana
Medric
Lisitania
Red Jacket
Bristol
Jeanine Sandy Hook
Sivam
To Live To 200 Chinese Humorist Xi Tine Fangs Diet Claim
Chinese humorist Xi Tine Fang, Chanter Minister in Washington, proclaims he can live to two centuries with a strict diet. He told a Roman correspondent he eats two meals daily, avoids fresh foods, consumes rice or whole wheat bread with vegetables nuts and fruit, gives up breakfast, salt, and eating in silence, masticates thoroughly, drinks only between meals, practices deep breathing and moderate exercise. His friends say he has aged a great deal recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tine Fang
Washton US
Merle
Wu Tine Fang
London Moves As Modern English Ban Eccentricity
The Paris Gaulois argues that since Queen Alexandra, London has become the center of a great world movement. It says avowed sport objectors are either blind or foxlike in their refusal. It notes Englishmen are correct and well dressed, while women show refined cleanness and supreme restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Alexandra
London
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Apie Avery
Rver
Depa
William Wild
Park Street
Tel
Earth
Abraham
R.s Abraham
George ST
U.S. Fleet
J. C. Neild
the Review
Deak
Harry Sydney
Round Tower House
Mary Salmon
Miral Sperry
Wellara
Produce Star
Wexford
Campbell
Gregory Board
Aaron Matthews
Weafordstreet
Indy
Anthony Hordern
Old Round Tower House
Wetford Street
Gcean Greyhounds
THE
AX Chinese Humorist
Paris
Kaloderma
Barletta Ree
Seap Lee Lee
Brothwood
King-st
Bowen & CO
Collins-st
McGuffie & CO
Queen-st
Brisbane
Hudson’s
Bonnington
Bonnington’s
B. Whitburn
Dunedin
Miller’s Feather Shop
Corner Strand
Pitt St
Ricord
Perry and CO
Stein
Sole Sone
Australl
Colonie
Mairdecefers
FPEA
Umers
Gynet
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