Wonders of Yosemite and Melbourne notes
Reading excerpts from Yosemite discusses the Merced River and Tridal Veil Fall with vivid cliff cascades and Cathedral Spires, comparing heights to St Pauls and Eiffel Tower. Melbourne notes cover racing culture, land tenure reforms, wheat yields, Yarra works delays, breach of promise cases, and imperial immigration schemes.
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Yosemite
Valtreias
Merced
Ty River
California
Forum
Lnter
el Capital
Postin
St. Paul's Cathedral
Eiffel Tower
Wisoson
Rudyard Kipling
Anthony Hope
John Collier
Zam Buk Embrocation Promises Quick Pain Relief
An old advertisement extols Zam Buk as a versatile embrocation for strains gout and neuralgia and as a household cure for burns and skin troubles. It highlights testimonials from W Holmes of Finder's Street and claims rapid back pain relief with proper use. Also promotes Zam Buk samples and a separate line on shorthand lessons for higher pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Holmes
Finder's Street
Townsville
Zam-Buk
Sydney
Victorian Premier Refuses Postal Bill for Inflation Services
Mr Bent informed the Federal Government he would not pay the £12,000 bill from the Postal Department for semigraine inflation to shipping weather and meteorological matters. Since then deputies in other states sent letters, with accounts for similar services ranging from £197 to £6 15 1d. The Premier forwarded these letters to the Prime Minister, stating Mr Reid should notify postal authorities of Bent’s intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beazley
M.L.A
Legislative Assembly
Victoria
McLean
Heaven
Melbourne
Return League
Labor Party
Yarra
Punt Road
South Yarra
Public Works Department
Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works
Richmond Council
Witcn
Plaimiff
Bent
Postal Department
Claus
Reid
Courtesy in the Home and Family Harmony
A reflection on domestic indifference within Lanity households. The piece laments polite surface courtesy masking unkind, rigid speech and limited conversation. It urges open, cheerful hospitality and active kindness to prevent unhappiness and social friction at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanity
Howe Fulke
Obey in the Marriage Service and Its Ties
A discussion on obedience in marriage highlights brides who resist pledges and those who embrace full obedience. The piece notes domestic harmony depends on balance between wife influence and husband leadership, with emphasis on mutual respect, shared duties, and charitable conduct within the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macnage
The Status of Women Debate in Prewar Society
A provocative discussion on female roles in society highlights how early training and parental guidance shape moral sentiments and perceptions of women. A letter from Mrs Jackson and comments from other readers critique teachers and parents for enforcing gender stereotypes that label girls as inferior and boys as needing guidance, urging a shift toward recognizing women as capable and equal.
Fragmented OCR reads like garbled historical note
A jumbled OCR passage presents a chaotic stream of names, places, and phrases lacking clear narrative. It resembles an old newspaper fragment with tangled references to individuals, events, and locales, but no coherent report or outcome is discernible.
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Pipe Tobacco
Somner & Co
Reial
Swanston Street
Franklin Street
Traralgon
S. Wright & CO
Federal Supply Store
Federal Store
Federal
Hugh Thompson
Hiver Vais
Daunt Fe
Ss. Wright Or CO
J. S. Milligan
Traralgon Record
London
Australia
Zambuk
Gherthand
Watson
Dis
Boma
Sia Newmans Jamelson
Thurmer
Pera
AraHsing
Liu
Mra Jackson
Jackson
Mrs. Jackson
Guntlesaan
Aosre Res
C. Russell
Melveurme
Mortons
Biett
Nise
al Picimings Wb
Uae
Syytandy
Staan Abien
Sears
Caine
Epuil
Wiley System
Sri Gul Ashe
Salunis Aitiwlite
Earat
Wien
Alow Spiekss
Wall Dean
Brateten Scie
Erin
Areieem Swanral
Dairy Prada
J. Lend
D. Geo, Wolfe, Warchumiken, Jeweller & Optte Colovere Iy Rcy Fhankuin the
Prunes Trevalgau
Tivanni Wien
Msrcbmatiat
Aatity Jewelery
Choi
Vay Oy
Erie Maes
Gippslan Hurl
Barger
Psng
Meskes
Testilas
Frost
Comtects
Private Barnes
Riows
Nes Oates
Venet Wo
Visai
SEL
Starr Bowkett Building Society
Starr Bowker
Vietoria
Star Hotel
Wie
Siete
Ols
Jay Case
Bree
Correspomnd
Pym
Wischer &0
Vette
Gai
Pee
Ewe Ean
Beecham
Prored
Pulietey
Palquar Mevard
Sermeny Sre
Ralgen
Crbaury
Serer
Ros
FEF. & E. Grubb. Weale
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