Wild Australia show to tour Wellington next Tuesday
A chaotic report outlines a Wild Australia promotional event at a vacant allotment in Saites. It mentions Thorpe McConville, performers from the United States and Canada, and a Festival of Empire Exhibition London appearance. The piece touts prizes for buckjumpers and show riders, with acts by Francis Polly and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorpe
United States
Canada
Arlington
Miller Bros
Fecoe Unk
Australia
Einother
Hannet Vive
Joer Tormer
Han
Mdor
Phi
JF Sup
Govilinis
Sydney
Mvl- Wome
Francis Polly
Urur
Rinaldos
Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills Adverts Rheumatism Relief
Stop that Rheumatism. Urges relief from rheumatic pain via kidney motion. Claims Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills stimulate sluggish kidneys to ease backache and urinary irregularities. Fearless pitch targets chemists and stores.
Handwriting reading ad promises graphology insights
An advertisement promotes graphology services by “Ruma” and “Kuru” offering delineations of personality and abilities from handwriting submissions. It details fees for public readings, private sessions, and accepts samples on plain paper with pencil preferred. It also mentions a Wellington Times notice and a Mirthmakers Comedy Trio event with seating for 2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruma
Sydney
Ivan
Tor Wach
Wellington Times
Wellington
Drunk or sober worthy tale from Vin Byars interview
Vin Byars recounts his meeting with the Commissioner in a London office, describing a past incident where he was charged with being under the influence while on duty. He recalls police testimony, the inquiry, and the commissioners’ decision to suspend him, with a puzzled tone about the outcome and his appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vin Byars
Walting
Cammigsioner
Nigel
Sthelas
Srlad
Bhs
The Flare of Footlights Chapter 1 Focus on Kitty
Vera Mannering guides a troubled rehearsal as Kitty faces stage fright and fear of replacement. Amid nerves and whispered instructions, Kitty contemplates failure while rememberin g Silay Nid and the crowd’s gaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Mannering
Renny
Binks
Manperings
Rabuurs
Miss Parsons
Miss Dorset
Mixes Dorset
Mr Travers
Mary Dopact
Travers
Rithy
Beeve
Omers
Li Theatre
Kitty Meets Fanny Gill In The Prompt Corner
Kitty, shaken by a rough rehearsal, meets Fanny Gill in the Prompt Corner near Shaftenbury Avenue. Fanny, friendly yet worldly, explains stage life and past knockabout roles while Kitty's confidence slowly returns amid a hint of future opportunity.
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Kitty
Magina Ivan
Miler
Haymarket
Pinkett
Fanny Gill
Shaftenbury Avenue
Fanny
Katy
Roberta
Mary Dorset
Dune
Roret
Inkeone
Looking Backward at Xmas Eve in Wellington
Reminiscent piece recalls a bygone Xmas Eve in Wellington with farmers and families trading poultry and produce, kerosene lamps, and a village mood. It describes street life, travel by road, camped teams, and local stores and hotels decorating for the season, summarizing a community celebration and hardship of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remy
Wwe
Saul
Toomorrow
AreMe Huy
Ani
Wellington
Royal
Aris
Reynand
Montothoves
Heil
Dan O'Connell
Gers
Capsixes Wong
Bald Jack Donohoe
Sargent
Pew
Pam
Joseph Aarons
Woolley’s
Ben Sloane
John A. Gardiner
New Mill Plans Stir Wayne Street Farmers in Old Town
In Wayne Street residents recall a proposed mill opposite the Communal Bank era shops. Farmers hoped for crop growth and wealth as talks of a new mill spurred activity. Ernest Matthews, a notable local, is named among shopgoers and bank staff in a nostalgic recollection of late 19th century commerce and Christmas rituals.
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Dave Ferguson
Alex
Wayne Street
Wellington
Fiat
Chay H. Thurton
Truildine
Binking
Bank of NR
Inet
Ernest Matthews
Wal
Wiker Timms
Post Office Arrangements at Wellington During Holidays
Wellington post office announces holiday hours for December 26 Boxing Day and January 1 1934. On Boxing Day open 9 to 10 am for GIL business except Money Order and Savings Bank. deliveries continue, country mails as usual, Sydney mail at 10 am. boxes cleared after 9 am. January 1 open 9 to 10 am for all business except Money Order and Savings Bank. no postman delivery. country mails despatched as usual. boxes cleared after 9 30 am. Private box rental offered at 20 shillings per year for mail during sorting hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Savings Bank
Sydney Mail
Charmosan Face Powder Slogan Notes Youth Appeal
An old advertising fragment touts Charmosan face powder with a slogan promising lasting wear and a youthful look. The copy emphasizes youthfulness and attractiveness as key selling points, implying strong staying power throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarissa
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Graphology
Kuma
Wll
BR. T
Colvin
Hearne
Arthur Apphin
Phapter
Chriatmas Time
Wik
D. J. Bono
Tili Optometrist & Optictan
Orange
Appointininis My
Ab Murphy's
Gyifiths Pharm Oy Fivity
Nnaulling
Royal Mote
Abiu
Arnotts Cakes & Puddings
Nature
Post Office
Mary Jane
Clatassa
Addy Immensely
Muse Agatante
Volace
Paling
Paling’s
George Street
Charley Murphy
Elizey
Innek
Commonwealth Savings Bank of Hustrald
Colgate's
Colgate’s
Palmalive Poon Cor
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