Old Free Bays talk of change and taxes in Creepy Creek
In a townlike exchange Watty and Sammy recall younger days at Creepy Creek. They discuss friends, local government, and the heavy tax burden that shadows their lives, contrasting past freedoms with present worries over spending, schemes, and public works.
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Free Bays
Bam
Jim
Sydneys
Rte
Hangman
Pier
Iwepy Creek
Enim
Jimming
Tammy
Don
Antonethik
Sammy
Boman
Vietnam
Keane
Mweil
Taxation Mounts as Publicans Demonstrate Grim Frustration
A letter and ensuing discussion rail against high taxes on beer and spirits, charging that liquor duties raise 70p in taxes for every £1 spent by the publican, with motorists and roads cited as further signs of national bankruptcy. The piece includes a travel anecdote about old-time stowaways and reminiscences from Knobby Williams and a coach driver, weaving social critique with rustic moralizing.
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Celly
Soenncex
Tieenven
Xipon
Wholemler
Brickfield Hill
Baltbuah
Dannivs
Knebly
Williams
Cobb and Co
Creepy Creek
Tlk
Knobby
Bobby Grover
Victoria
Bobby
Liview
Melbourne
Tather
Young Wal
Bob
Bor Hall
Sammy
Stairs Made Her Pant It Was A Remarkable Change
A fragment describes a woman named Kriachen who weighed seven stone and used a reducing treatment. It claims the method improved mobility and energy, aiding dancing and overall strength by claiming scientific principles. The text is garbled but centers on weight loss and health claims.
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Alfunuih
Aix
Ae Kriachen
Prinichaly
Torres
Elyeheain
Christmas pageant at Alexander Theatre Saturday afternoon
A local Christmas event titled a tree and pictures will be staged at the Alexander Theatre on Saturday December 16 at 2 30 pm. The Wellington sub-branch of the R S A will arrange the function and invite children who have not yet participated to attend with their names and details to be recorded at the entrance.
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Alexander Theatre
Wellington
Then Shalt the End Come Earthquakes and Signs of the Time
A sermonistic reflection argues earthquakes prove God’s plan, citing science and scripture. It discusses biblical prophecy, historical quake figures, and the view that earthquakes signal the end times, urging readers to heed divine signs rather than rely on human control.
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Major F. Lee Spat
India
Fragmented social musings show vanity and wit clash
The text presents garbled dialogue about women’s contentment, wit, and beauty. It hints that men crave pretty skin over cleverness and promises youthifying charms. Content is fragmented with misspellings and unclear speakers.
Footlight Dreams and a Slipping World
Kitty Delves into theatre life after receiving a glamorized invitation for a show. She negotiates family doubt and debt, signs her contract, and steps into a city of lights along Commercial Road toward Shaftesbury Avenue, seeking a suitable hat and a chance to prove herself in the West End.
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Kitty
Tony
Ike
Jove
Elevan
Tommorrow
West Fend
Lily
Bart End
Monty
Birmingham
Mea
Porvons
Piccadilly Tube
Abe
Abe Alt
Shaftesbury Avenue
Madame Pinkett
Misa Bane
Pinkett
Letters 11 In to be diatinedly unserstand inet we do not neceanly endnrer the opinions of correspondents
The fragment presents a letters page line stating that the newspaper does not necessarily endorse correspondents' opinions. It reflects standard editorial stance about reader letters and author viewpoints.
Sewerage Pipes Debate Over Cement and Stoneware Costs
Letter from Hector argues the sewerage system relies on cement or stoneware pipes. He contends stoneware lasts forever, while cement pipes cost about 8000 pounds in a 50 100 project, with total laying cost near 48000 pounds, urging cost comparison ignores pipe longevity.
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Wentmant
Hector
Clay or Sement Pipes Debate Sparks Royal Commission Quote
A letter to the editor discusses cement pipe methods and claims from Australian cement pipe makers. It cites a Royal Commission address and predicts cement pipes will fail in sewerage use due to chemical factors. The writer warns about proposed improvements and variable durability of pipes.
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Edita
Jack
Gowra
Momay
Royal Commission
Parliament House
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WN Carter
Ursteilte
Sitain
Genalex
Smataahitt
British General Electric CO. Ltd
Youn District
Titheradge & Wall
Catlin
Maine
Pirat
Ely
Finko
Japan
China
Goa
Earth
Queed
Rome
Gur
Christ
Amun
Mary Jane
Mae
Helen
Big Jars
Tulies T'S
Every! Eberr
Arthur Applind
Hoat Holbrook
Schute
Fveru Bor
Ann ‘Thorne
Vere Fm
Joseph Thompson
Sun
Walier
Maughan Street
Pon
Worcester
Nes
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