Portraits of Royal Beauties Inspire Great Masters
The piece chronicles regal and noble dames who modeled for Sir Joshua Reynolds and Gainsborough, from the Duchess of Kingston to the Duchess of Devonshire. It notes their influence on art history, with Renaissance and Dutch masters drawing inspiration from royal ladies, while artists safeguarded works in galleries worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serventer Square
Joshua Reyn- Oldk
Sitll
Misa Chadleigh
Duchess of Kingston
Duchess of Manchester
Diana
Blake
Sherdan
Siddons
Reynolds
Mat Ag
Gainsburogt
Angelo Rapoport
Indien
Ragpoport
Ruebens
Vandyck
Rembrandt
Murilo
Quips and glimpses from a rural paper of old
A jumbled assemblage of snippets from a rural editor’s column, yawning between jokes about drinkers and fashion, anecdotes of public life, and musings on war, marriage, and weather. The piece surveys small-town characters, locals in pubs, and reflections on society with a wry tone.
Turkeys Wanted and Freezing Works Price List
Turkeys 16.000 wanted by five Wright Government certificates required. Fowls grease by pale crates lent free no commission or curvature charged. Send for price list A David Hyland Bons Sexnitt's Freezing Works Queen's Bridge Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wa Bur
Wright
David Hyland
Sexnitt's Freezing Works
Queen's Bridge
Melbourne
The Beneficial Bath for Cold and Skin Care
A historical remedy card advises hot bath use for cold and headache, with turpentine for rheumatism and almond meal or bran bags to soften skin. It suggests adding rose, lavender, violet water, or other scented infusions to the bath for sweetness.
BISMARCKS BIG DRAUGHT AT LETALINGEN GOBLET TALE
Prince Bisenarck recounts a gathering with Frederick William the Fourth at Letalingen where guests drank from a puzzle goblet of a stag horn holding wine. He drank it in one draught of cold champagne, then urged to refill. The king reacted with amusement and admonition. The anecdote hints at diplomat tricks used to influence decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Bisenarck
Frederick William the
Letalingen
Fragmentary reflection on signatures and fate after death
The text ponders authority and pressure to sign away signatures, then questions why people act as they do and how a man’s life choices shape his children's futures, ending with a meditation on fate and desire. The fragment raises themes of influence, responsibility, and intergenerational impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Wella
J. Whitman
Strickland Gitta
Nathan Levey
Eas
Elbert Hubbard
Sam Stimson
Proposing Marriage by Dancing in Arctic Whale Rite
In the Arctic, after sunward seasonal shifts, whalers and islanders hold a twenty one day whale dance. Dancers perform male and female roles with tom tom rhythm and chants. The ritual ends with a marriage promise and lodge joining, featuring a feast where baleen and whale meat are consumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic
Siberia
Maid Savage
Some Chinese Proverbs About Wealth and Conduct
A garbled collection of old proverbs notes wealth and virtue. It warns that money cannot buy favor or happiness and that the righteous endure while the rich may boast, urging good conscience, cautious speech, and honest lending.
The Cause of Rheumatism and Warner's Safe Cure Claims
A Victorian and Tasmanian reader letters describe severe rheumatism eased by Warner's Safe Cure after hospital stay and failed treatments. One writer says four then six bottles brought relief and full recovery, while another notes initial relief from the remedy after exposure and seasonal pain. The ad also touts a cheaper “Concentrated” form and store details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Brown
Buckingham Street
Redfern
Sydney
N.B.W
Hobart
Victoria
Warner
D. Bedford
Peelstreet
Ballarat
Roy
Weathered Tropics Signal Monsoon Across Australia
A composed selection of sayings and weather lore, noting cyclones threatening southern Australia and a placid summer if monsoon arrives early. Includes quotes about probity, secrecy, and male folly from various authors, with humorous lines on relationships and marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Mr. Wragge
Townsville
Unclear chain of cotton manufacture notes origin and journeys
Fragmentary history traces cotton from East Indies to Liverpool then Oldham Paisley Ayrshire Dumbarton and London. Mentions spinning weaving frocking and distress over time with a note on value rising and a reflective adage on flaws in best form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inna
J. E. Jenkins
Closer Settlement Board
Melbourne
East Indies
Liverpool
Oldham
Paisley
Ayrshire
Dumbarton
London
John
Donkey Tale Moves Mrs Hawkins to Miss Drew
Mrs Hawkins spoke of animals during a tea visit with Mrs Drew who heard a moving story about a donkey rescued from cruelty the day before. The visitor expressed deep interest and pledged she would recall the tale whenever she sees a donkey again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Hawkins
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PRI
Met All Sunshine
Johanna
Auburban Street
Bill
Gonelp
Stock and Station Journal
Bedale
Petersfield
Hants
Scotland
New Theatre
Tower of London
Mee
Eran
Mati
Garey
HEART
ARROW
Dennys Lascelles
Bole Agente
Dennys, Lascelles Ltd
Elizabeth Street
Gheringhap Street
Geelong
Nlral
Bismarck
Wolfe
Salea
Spencer &T
Stone & CO
Robert Schulte
Wholesale Commission
Moat
Ley Wesire
Australia
W. H. Bruce
the People's Tailor
Bourke Street
Lucerne
Ita
Marina
Comuna
Echuca
Vege" LeDaydue
Vegas
Department CP
Bucheye Harvester CO
Francis
Northcote
Bestia
Hermaed
Rebur
The
Harty
Thursday Island
Darwin
Coffey Bros
Queen Street
Church Street
Richmond
Woz
Rel HE Universal Car
Tarrant Motors
Gramophone
Idinsdales
Swanaton-at
North Melbourne
Sis
Rene Ee
Clares i
Ueders
Colling Street
Melboquane
Agengy Co, Ltd
Guarantes Fund
Melb
Edward Fanning
Wm. 8
Irving, KC
Donald Mackinnon
RG. McCutcheon
Stewart McArthur
Joel Fox
C.J. Martin
Poe
Uei
Igitadatio
AL Palmer
Flinders Lane
Malhourne
Bourke
Bryan Bros
Colac
Vie
Alston’s
Alston
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