Australian Vaudeville Veterans Illuminate Royal Audience
This reminiscence recalls Australian veterans of vaudeville on stage at the Royal, praising audience warmth and recalling past tours. The piece names Maud Manning, Tae Wile a Doody, Billy Bovis, Wally Recarda, and Mind Fanning among others, reflecting on long careers and the aging profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lind
Pryde
Maud Manning
Tae
Billy Bovis
Wally Recarda
Ras the Roater
Jouke
Canada
the Royal
Klint
Saindon
Grandma
Frank N. Wyatt
Playbill of the Week a witty Garrick Club member and London stage details
A chronicle of theatrical gossip notes Brookfield at the Garrick quoting Wyndrum and the Garrick portrait, plus remarks on Sullivan and Grossmith creating music for Patience, and updates on Franz Werstel, Michael Strange, Lawrence Harrary, Marles Guarthomaine, and others in London and New York theatre scenes with performances and roles across 1912 and 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doody
Wright
Scorlns
Old Oxford Music Hall
Iust
Cochimim
Am Theatre
Sid Meade Nh
London Garrick Club
Die Chirios
Brookfield
Charles Wysithian
David Garrick
Brookfeld
Garrick
Wyndrum
David Grevick
Wynd
Wyndhan
Players on Parade Highlight Argaret Wycherley and De Lara
Notable stage figures Argaret Wycherley and George De Lara appear in early 20th century repertory. Wycherley heads the Burmer Theatre stock company in Stockbridge with prominence in The Thirteenth Chase of 1914, while De Lara tours here in 1897 in The French Bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argaret Wycherley
Sten Hees
Chase
Aers Burmer Theatre
Stockbridis
Gporce DE Lara
Stage and theatre notes in Scotland and England tours
A London theater round up notes G and 8 and others touring Scotland and England in 1930. Names like Perc Ly Fretle and Jeville Brooke appear with tours in The Gelsha and Hollywood sketches. Offers from Earl Carroll and Siegfeld test Will’s England contracts, while Cox and Box and Pinafore engage Gilbert and Sullivan company at Her Majesty's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shuw
Phe Aupinlecart
Scotland
England
Fyffe
USA
Amerie
Earl Carroll
Siegfeld
Will
Bern
Lila
Jeville Brooke
Oscar Echo i
Hollywood
London
Grafton
Gilbert and Sullivan Co
Her Majesty's
Gilbert
Cox and Box
Bornand and Sullivan
Frances Burnand
Punch
John Maddison Merton
Speed Squirbs and Air Superiority in Trophy Race
The Schoelder Trophy race reveals Britain’s air superiority despite contending nations’ larger air forces. Britain’s withdrawal secures the Trophy, with claims Britain holds speed and records across air, land, and sea. Continentals argue losses would’ve been greater without private support and government backing for projects. Lady Houston funds continue the defunct trophy legacy, though skeptics question the generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witdrawal
Britain
Italy
France
Beach
RAAF
Franc
Ttaly
Thea
Air Forts
Lady Houston
Ody Britein
Phanthe
Kingsford Smith Pageant Dispute Divides Goulburn Aero Club
A disagreement at Goulburn Aero Club over admission charges for a Kingsford Smith pageant caused a split. Scholz and others wanted a paid show to benefit clubs and hospitals, while Kingsford Smith refused fees. Weather woes and scheduling changed plans, ending with a club organized pageant and public viewing rules disputed in a heated letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whigsford Lmnith
FW. Selva
Goulburn Aero Club
Gerard Smith
Joy Oy
Goulburn
Scholz
Aare
Kingsford Smith
Cros
Aid Ha
Emgatord Saith
Kingsford Smbith
Croasx
Licensiata
Ambulance
Ajp
Olive Branch
Depollt Liinga
Southam Cross
Hincaford Bmilth
American Youth Rushes Aviation and Training Opportunities
The report outlines early aviation career paths for American youth, including uniformed airport attendants, weather observers, meteorologists, and licensed radio telegraph operators. It notes long hours, modest starting wages, and progression to higher pay with experience, detailing roles and approximate monthly earnings and duties in early aviation support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sventh
Jorge
U.S. Weather Bureau
Fortier
Aviation careers and pay in Australia amid pilot recruitment
An article discusses aviation hiring in Australia, noting July examination for pilots, deadlines for candidate names to reach the Civil Aviation Department by September, and outlines salary ranges from Port managers at £2900 annually to upper ranges. It contrasts American pay with Australian rates while highlighting wide competition for aviation roles and the long, hard path to advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fot Lowine
Lia Lechalout
Baaliford
Aslunra
B. W
Jonra
Urgoknet
E.G
Grisbana
Lyons
Croudace
J. G
Sydney
Sea
Brobet
Melbourna
Elutelliah
Adelaide
Boston
Ameren
Asa
Austroisia
Winnnon
Tender of the Musical Aviators Orchestra Debate
A fragment argues whether aviators or trained musicians make better musicians. It suggests a good musician could excel as a pilot and advocates rhythm study in all training courses. The text notes aircraft engine noise undermines communication and cites an aerial pilot as among the worst performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.gur
Broadbent's New Record in Australian Flight Feats
A scrambled account notes Broadbent setting a new Australian record of 74 flights in a voyage across Australia and praises his merit in stunt flying. The piece mentions other pilots and craft, contrasting their risky solo ventures and listing several aircraft and names while hinting at the era's air travel ambitions and dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Jimmy
Sue Fenowe
Kingaford Smith
Bristol
Healy
Bronbent
Eingland
Gfeld—Drinsmead
Tower
Guchsanin
Goble and McIntyre
Mingsford Stalth
Yor East Fight
HAL
Southaaptons
Bartsley
Annabel
Wedgewood
Wio- Stott
Wavelcott- Widgeon
Sports Avian
Annalyas
Bardsley
Wellawool
Aincs
Wiem
Woelett
Jottings on War Time Moves and Air Ventures Abroad
The article surveys international industrial ties and wartime aviation topics. It notes Britain’s cross border collaborations, American and British firms, and ongoing air freight to Germany, Belgium, and nearby regions. It praises the Royal Air Force and Allied pilots, mentions Balbo and other aviation figures, and touches on formation flights and postwar plans in a brisk, period-voice style.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Éanas
Teo" Dassinge
Dana
Mark Hagan
Couras
Wallington
N.4
Tyser
Austrial
Boghiud
Env Mg
Nalshedaw
Connie
John Poller
Wig Pal
Mand Fanning
Towie
Elrl
Cope
G&s
Sullivan
Grossmith
Sophne Binees
Ganga
Tle Nater
Sullivia
Grossinalti
Wong
Merry Opera
Franz Werstel
Madame Dusopudouy
Kolman
Chael Strange
Acharlean
Aliatrain
Anghe Buckler
Agerie
York
Lawrence Hanrray
Gen. Ghifens
Ergielt Pravitteay
Marles Guarthomaine
Henry Vv
Captiin
Maciel New
Whiteluelt
TATA
Lake Piayhouse
Skowhusna
Pegay Merde
Wurielys
Opera Bouffe Rpuost
Combe Opera
Jules Varne
Sarah Gernbird
Verne
Ater
George Leitch
Gregory Stroud
G. de 5
Sydnay
Greece
O Trance
Strange
U.S.A
Iit
RAAL
Victoria
Pictoria
Broadbent
Smith
Pillip Btrvet
Porkar
Mirovetiouk
Melans
Bn Britnitt
Matora
Unomorgar
Croydon
Germany
Belgium
Tolland
Wroneg
Mark Tadron
Weilt
EAP
Bisley
Tilwit-Lloat
Atehor Joy
Anerican
Naeo
onx-Schnaelver
John Salmond
Penne
Myles
Iin
ThacAd
Iyfacer
Cour
Bincle
Fee White
Snowiways
Fe Schorger
Hiuck
Nornon Ballas
Faye
Awatealia
Caterpiller Club
Pooks
Uo Atlantic
Ospesses
Oridge
Tores Don
Haonibat
Inaguriel Airways
Balbo
Pere
Ringaford Smith
Kingaford
Tinty
R.A.F. Supermarinen
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