Zam-Buk advertised as eczema and wound balm
An old Zam-Buk promotion extols its use for eczema, burns, cuts, and skin healing. It claims rapid relief from itching and discharge and praises a testimonial from a British reader, noting wide use in Australian families and availability in homes, workshops, and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallia
Zam-Bok
Heey
Abe Tessuet
Akin
Bere
Hits Royal
Richward
Vio
Daugh
Jean Sulfone
Theoentle
Albeeprua
Where Are My Children Film Praised by Brisbane Bishop
Brisbane Bishop Dommichasn lauds the film Where Are My Children as a warning about creation value and religious lessons. The Bribane Courier notes his call for parishioners to view the movie when shown at Trem Hall on Wednesday evenings, with Walter Duwvies arranging the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
der. Dommichasn
Brisbane
Briebone Courier
Acpral
Whisk Bor
Shemn
Walter Duwvies
Instructions Issue Regarding Saw Row Mail Address Form Change
A damaged wartime notice discusses changes to how to address mail for Australian Imperial Force personnel abroad. It warns against mentioning unit details in the address and explains the postal rate implications and delayed delivery if the prescribed form is not followed. The text lists various Thomas Atkins entries and references military postal handling and forwarding to public institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camtemta
Army Postal Service
Commonwealth of Age Traka
Women and Money Roles in Marriage Discussed
A curious essay notes that women seek special status in business before marriage while men expect wives to manage money and the home. It argues money disputes are the main source of conflict in marriage and questions a wife's competence if she opts out of homemaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olala
Cook
Discussing Grievances at the Table Rows in Domestic Life
A Victorian tone cautions against airing quarrels in front of children. The piece argues that parental disputes shape a child's views, often with lasting harm. It notes the habit of bitter sarcasm and public indignation can distort a child’s sense of right and wrong and urges restraint during family discussions.
Earthquakes and Eruptions Theories
A historic discussion reviews changing ideas on why earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. Early belief in molten interior fire gave way to models of subsurface pressure and fluid interactions, with water and rock behavior considered key factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft Wan
Weer
Imagination and the Pitfall of Good Habits
A reflection warns that a single good deed does not form a habit and reveals how people deceive themselves into believing they have a habit after only brief efforts. True habit requires consistent, genuine action beyond fleeting wishes.
Brown Returns Home Amid Midnight Clock Ritual
A fragmentary tale recounts Brown’s late homecoming after a convivial evening, dramatized by a chaotic clock sequence. A mysterious lock chiming counts through the late night, with exclamations and laughter punctuating the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hla
Brown
Chen
Jem
Spence Wins Darwin Nominations Amid Laborite Rivalry
The report notes Mr Spence’s election as National candidate for Darwin amid Laborite opposition. It details vote counts, contested suffrage, and machine influence in the broader electoral scene including references to Mr Glynn and Mr Sinclair, with focus on conscriptions and wartime policy influencing party loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elourne
Spence
Darwin
Ford
Angas Ang Kalgoorlie
Walt Abibe
Ur Glynn
Mer
Mabon
Glynn
Mir
Moreton
Brisbane
Macquarie
Sinclair
Finlayson
Cmt
Health Treatment Offer Cited by Natural Health Os
An advertisement touts Natehme Treatment with excellent results and an interview with a superintendent of the Natural Health Organization. It claims remedies for women's ailments, liver and kidney troubles, and promises free guidance without charges. The notice mentions a talk by Ma Clifford at Flinabeth Street Molowen ree on a Wednesday in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma Cliford
Wartnac Bool
Ty Wedrewley
Potare
Flinabeth Street
Mollowen Ree
Old coin weights and measurements puzzle explained
A quirky exploration of coin weights and sizes asks how many pennies piled high reach an inch, and how coin pairs balance weight. It notes exact relations such as threepence pieces fitting on a half crown’s surface and the surprising counts needed for precise inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courne
Wong Eaina
Mumbai
Colina
Commercial Paper Rates Across the Commonwealth and Colonies
A fragmented OCR note lists postage and paper rates for Commonwealth nations and the United States, covering Australia New Zealand Fiji and other territories. It outlines base rates per shilling or penny with additional charges for extra weight and overseas delivery. The text emphasizes printing locations within and outside Australia and mentions distribution to the United Kingdom and other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Australia
New Zealand
Fiji
New Hebrides
Bolamos
United Kingdom
Bob Pri
Fragmented Anecdotes and Oddities from Distant Places
Reports from a distant railway platform recount a tense encounter with a haughty traveler and a prompt restraint of a bag carrier by a stranger who proves useful. The text shifts to reflections on romance as sea metaphor and ends with a suburban quip about a window incident and a claim of vast diamond finds in the South African fields valued at £5600.
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Eczema
Thomas Atking
Radtalion
Sosthalian
No. Urw
Thomas Atkins
Sth Machine Gun Company
Australian Imperial Force
Imperial
Gonpene
Sapper Thomas Atkins
Ierliy
Ss Warrnambool Club
the Federal Arena
Sydoew
Bern
Austria
Germany
Australi
China
Porsche
Steven Stalerts
Webster
Leorman
SM Geowce Reid Pelton
Sir Penne
Odie
Cleve
Honey Parkes Pacer
CIA
Terra Town
Polinien
Georce
Anton
Elaetore
Shoklon
Hierecll
Shetdinn
Amy Hoeschald
Ghamnable
Phoge
Scott
Rey Ee
Postal, Telegraph and Money Graders
Etters
En Hebrides Boenig and Islands
Urutmb New Gunes
Samos
Id Foreign
Fox
Spd
Angle
Bankes
Forres Inlards
British Empire
States of America
Cage
Forsign
Bealand
Fe Mach Edditeenal B., Gd
Mutlsad
Mary
Mary Age
Ktle
Fens
Aston i
Mobet Ordery
Rts
Cinetrog
Wih
Afl
Valng
Waser Ead Acite
A. A. Briggs
Liebig Street
W.B. Villa
Comtaint
Fiat
Taeped
Ghas
M'Meekin and Co
Gening
Naren Wating
Cobiage
Landabet
Villa
Lawip
McMerkin & Oy
FOU Private Salt
Denna
Kiede _ Price fort
Datta
Banyan Bireet
Becomdband Hughes
Kepler ST
Warrn
Beng Taney
Princ
Ed Howe
Acen Ious
Sideboarga
Wadlands
Hednerke
Lane Joum
Bugzy
Jinker
Harness
EO. Hughes
Eevee
Liskin
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