Reading Little Boy Blue in a candlelit evening
A quiet family scene unfolds as Judith Peter and the narrator read Eugene Field aloud by firelight. A playful argument over pace and interpretation leads to intimate questions about Little Boy Blue, angels, and heaven, ending with the children asleep and a warm closeness after the reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Luis
Heter
Tad
Blue
Judith
Eugene +Field
Mluw
Bilalge
Wireless concert programme and radio notes
A long program page details a wireless concert schedule with choral and operatic selections, including Florence Austral and John Amadio. It notes radio reception issues, listener reports from New Zealand and Australia, and praises the current broadcasts while mentioning technical experiments like a bodyless violin with an amplifier by Russian inventor Mahonin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owe
New Zealand
Ann
Nowire
When Did Baptist Churches Begin In History
The article traces Baptist origins back over three centuries, noting early English and European believers. It cites 1620 migrations from Holland to America and references Confessions and ministers from 1615 to 1618 as foundational events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Testiny
Nice
America
England
Holland
Rite
Oliver Cromwell
Christ Jesus
Walter
Europe
Baptiste
The Evils of the Age Dr. Bock Examines Current Values
Dr. Bock author of a book on the United States Constitution asserts the era values are false as knowledge is undervalued and quantity eclipses quality, arguing that wisdom is sacrificed for sheer accumulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bock
What’s It All About in the Rush for Life
A fragmentary verse asks why the rush dominates daily life and work. It contrasts rushing to the office, meals, and home with chasing money and fame, noting competition and crowded pace. The piece reflects on the meaning behind constant hurried striving.
Scientist notes on ancient seas spark talks in Western Australia
The text discusses early geological history in Western Australia, referencing the String Range near Albany as an ancient island in a former sea. It cites observations by M R Clark and later remarks by Sir Arthur David, noting spicules and salt lakes as evidence. Mrs Julie t adds she plans to send her brother’s notes to scientific societies in England and America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Austral
John Amadio
Perth
J. Carroll
Madame Austral
Melbourne
Ballarat
Victoria
Conservatorium of Music
London
Opmonnilde
Aida Tedde
Elisabeth
Covent Garden
England
America
Florence
Yannis Satin
Duniesivaie Bank
aNaigal
Nemstret
Anit Sa
Howe Aga
Tewari Winck
West Australia
Albany Press
Pune
Albany
Albsasty
Adwewarts David
Witn
Une
Esper
Clark
Juleit
Husband Comes Home Drunk Sparks Family Crisis
A tale of marital strain ends in a domestic scene as a husband, trying a new approach, returns home to his wife who bursts into tears. She recounts a string of misfortunes: clothes-line breaking, baby falling into the wash tub, the dog killing a fowl, and her husband arriving drunk for the first time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie
Harry
Alk
Ikkinsay
Abe
Hubby
Mothe
Sole Agent for Australie offers cure for terrible complaint
M WAUGH promotes a one day treatment for a terrible complaint costing £22 and claims many cures. He asks for names and addresses of cured individuals so others may contact them, offering to provide a few names to prove permanent cures.
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M. Waugh
Australie
Guildford Rd
Mt. Lawley
Perth
Supferera
Gerona
Unclear fragment discusses views on power and materialism
The passage contrasts minority versus majority views and criticizes overvaluing material success. It references Benedict, Sethe, Pontius, and a U.S. Solicitor General, noting a tension between material aims and spiritual reality in life.
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Feck
Ponti
U.S.A
Modern views on efficiency and originality contrasted
The text reflects a critique of overemphasizing automatic efficiency and standardisation while undervaluing originality and individualism. It cites Matthew Arnold on overvaluing power and undervaluing beauty and democracy, ending with a note in Italian about official advertisements under Australian law for naturalisation applications.
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Matthew Arnold
Brogeanie
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Little Boy Blue
Wireless
Aiorte
Wl Bn
Meta Rugticana
Fesume
Pitt
Sree
Chidres
Soa Joel Council
We ‘Af the Society
Mielet Stones
Buai Music
Sae
Law
Sears
ABC
Iing
Saul
Windaar
Elan
Moly
Beye
Anna ‘Breartey
Harold Betteridge
Bopha
Sindlack
Yanas
Salle Mlevel
Paris
Mahonin
Cecila
Han- Sin
Handel
Beethoven
Paganinni
Berlin
Ches
Wranti
Whiladelphut
Philadelphia
Croaby
Wesley
Methodist
Rocky
Swan View
MR. B
the Optician Ltd
Walter Buckeridge PLC
O. Fsmc
Loadon
Murray St
Motor Garage
Kellerberrim
J. G. Carger
Kellerberrin
United Fress, Ltd
Hay Street
van Vlece
Avviso
GLI
Questo Giornale E Disporto
Leggie
Fone
Harry Elsdon
B.S.A
Elsdon
Harley Davidson
Dr. Gresham
Albany Road
Victoria Park
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