The Dreadnought Offer Debate in Public Life
An Australian barbershop argument about truth and politics leads to a broader critique of Deakin and Cook's handling of naval defence. The Shoemaker condemns lying for party goals, notes the Dreadnought offer as a fake, and argues Labour should not be blamed for defence as a party issue. The piece explores integrity, leadership, and national security under Fisher, Deakin, and Cook amid a shifting political landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pieuivust
Britain
Australia
Barbar
Deakie
Cook
Darber
Joe Cook
Labor
Mr. Fisher
Fisher
London
Deakin
Labor Party
Deakin-Cook Conservatives
Australis
Deakin Cook Party
Wellington Hospital May Meeting Cites Porch Plan and Milk Needs
Wellington Hospital committee discussed erecting a front porch to reduce wind draughts, considering a tender for sulky shed and stables, and possible milk supply improvements. The matron noted 17 May admissions with 14 patients remaining. gifts were acknowledged and a nurse return discussed amid show tent charges and tea tent donations.
Tent not to be taken without committee consent at theatre site
The president cited the Worka Committee had appointed Mr. A Ken nard to supervise erecting the new theatre but Mr Kennard warned the Worke Committee could appoint another. Kenyon said Kennard claimed £5 remuneration and questioned worth. No action due to uncertainty if Kennard intends to proceed. Bombrick asked about hospital cutlery use without charge. secretary said not known to have occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crenarina Treatre
Worka Committee
A. Kennard
Kenyon
Kennard
Worke Committee
R. Kenyon
Goolma District Notes Weather Football and Local News
The column reports a cold snap and improving harvest prospects with wilting winds. Football tours depart under O Donnell and Ryan with 20 players, plus a nurse corps planned. Tennis, church matters, rifle shooting, and rabbit pest updates fill the week, along with local retirements, accidents, and health notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tia
Daily News
Knogland
Old Dad
Goolma
F. N O'Donnell
Gulgong
J. J. Ryan
J.P
Mesara
F. 8. Ryan
W. McDonald
J. J. Talbot
A. Shearman
F. Devine
E Grimes
J. Cooney
Chris Smith
Cecil Smith
W. Stoddart
Daley
Marsh
Chivera
Huxley Bros
T. Cooney
F. Bridgen
H. Hodge
H. Shearman
A. B. Ryan
Pine Sea
Archdeacon Geer
Foxes —Reynard
Jackerty
Georie Riflemen
Furlonge
Ambergris, radium rumors, and Australian politics musings
A Brisbane or Sydney column recalls ambergris found by a ship near 20 degrees south and its high value, jokes about radium hopes in Australia, and a critique of Deakin Fisher tactics. It then shifts to Australian Parliament topics, Senate ethics, and personal anecdotes about politicians and public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Victoria
Shackleton
Newcastle
Australia
San Francisco
Ambergris
Sinbad
Jonah
Monte Cristo
Puench
Ancient Globe Trotter Defies Age and Earns £2000 Prize
Mark All, a septuagenarian traveler born in 1828, has journeyed over 4,000 miles since August 1900 and plans to cross Ireland and Scotland, aiming to cover 5,717 more miles to win a £2,000 prize. He recalls encounters with wolves in Russia, brigands in parts of Europe, and lightning strikes while touring Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. He has met rulers including the Emperor of Germany and the Dzars of Russia, and once worked as a ship cook to fund his odyssey. His travels reflect danger and endurance in a single life spent roaming the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark
Arklow
Fleatstrest
London
Europe
Asia
Africa
America
Grenwich
Kent
I Pee
France
China
Tobolak
Russia
Hoe
Pan Te
England
Wales
Germany
Switzerland
Queenstown
Wexford
Limerick
Ireland
Scotland
Unknown speaker ponders future actions amid misfortunes
Fragmentary dialogue recalls concern over Willia and unnamed figures amid plagues and hardships. The quoted lines hint at speculation about future events or mischief, reflecting a reflective mood and community uncertainty.
Visiting Vienna London Optician to Hold Wellington Sessions
Mr A Binner, famed Optician and Spectacle maker of Challis Howes Moore Street, will visit Wellington Thursday to Saturday September 7 8 and 9 at the Royal Hotel. Patrons may consult on eye defects, glasses tailored for ocular headaches, free sight testing with the latest instruments. credentials from London New York Vienna Berlin Dresden certify Mr Basser as a master of the British Optical Association. Mr Basser plans visits to Sydney at Charlis House Martin Fluos and Reynolds Hotel on August 25 and 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Binner
Vienna
London
Challis Howes
Moore-Street
Idray
Wellington
Royal Hotel
Basser
New York
Berlin
Dresden
Leo
Briteh Optical Association
Sydney
My Sddrems
Charlis House
Martin Fluos
Viet Georie
Jhureday
Reynolde’ Hotel
Wellington Optician Visit by Gibb and Beaman in June
Cibe and Beeman Ltd announces the return of Gibb and Beaman consulting opticians from Sydney to Wellington. They will conduct eye tests and fittings at Club Houses Hotel in June. Monars Gibb and Beeman are known for sight testing and may be consulted for defects needing correctly adapted glasses. One principal will personally visit Wellington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Gibb and Beaman
Hunterstreet
Sydney
Club Houses
Monars, Gibb & Beeman
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CIFT
Wellington Hospital
Messia H. Nanvarrow
T M. Sherriff
F A. Kenyon
J T
LP. Bassett
M. Bembrick
W. H. Pridham
F. HW. Kennard
Dra
Linton
Graham
Monsignor Long
Marion
A. J. McLeod
Wilson
M. M'Leod
Nancarrow
Walker
H. Whillock
Morris
Mack
Sbe
Bassett
Bunky Siuxp
Sherriff
Pridham
Kimbell
Church of England
Dunkley
Mr. Kenyon
District News
Loolma
The
Struggler
Jack Hughes
Alsa
Jack O'Connor
Lambing Hill
A. Tygan
Browne
Whale
Vook
Senate
Millen
Pearce
Senator Findley
Tom” Price
Adelaide
Henry Broadhurst
Batole-on-Trent
Westminster
Downing-street
Gladstone
G.o.m's
Ildera
Joseph Cook
Ahe
Willis
Lands Office
Willia
Cibe & Beeman, Ltd
Alfred McDermott
Sussex
Millthorpa
Ovw
W. J. Coote
Caorge-strest
Haymarket
Bennett and Wood, Ltd
Lee Street
McCormick's Grand Hotel
Wark
Anager
Georie
A.C. N. Bracken
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