To Each Other They Promised Marriage Then Tragic Cliff End
Fragment from a Lane table talk style column recounts a doomed romantic scene. A man and his betrothed plan marriage but tragedy follows as he drifts toward a cliff and ends his life with a rope and saltwater. Public safety officials intervene, the event shocks Sydney readers, and the tale shifts to unrelated notes about Ford cars and families awaiting engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Hewll
Sydney
Sydmen
South
War Time Tales and Lighter Moments From Hushed Fronts
A collage of wartime vignettes and humorous sketches features soldiers in khaki, a loyal officer facing duty, and civilians reacting to the war. Bits include a mother honoring a veteran, a German tale recounted, a sailor’s verse, a Punch and Judy reminiscence, and light newspaper humor about trains, weddings, and public notices.
A Great Soul in the Rank and File
A vivid wartime scene shows Private Patrick Finnigan and three comrades in billet humor. Finnigan, with a rich Southern brogue, teases Northern colleagues about politics and hears boasts of a quaint of tongue while resting and grooming rifles between duties in a quiet drill period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatrick Pinnleln
Finnigan
Avoca
Pat Finnigin
Pat
Mek
John
Charlie Chaplin Arrives. Australia Readies for a Visit
A long feature piece outlines Charlie Chaplin’s rising pay and influence in American cinema, noting a new contract worth about £200,000 for eight pictures and a possible world tour. The article praises Chaplin’s craft, details colleagues’ salaries, and mentions Australia as his promised land for a future production and tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruulomio Wok
Poplintry
Easaway
New York
Widder
Hls
Seraimite
Hes Officwra
Mutual Film Corporation
Anita Stewart
Mary Pickford
Wiliam Hart
Dowelns Pairtanks
Norma Talladee
Clara Kimbell Young
Theda Hara
Chaplin
National Editoral League
Oenare
America
Ikely
Biutiness
Australasian Films Limited
Comediaa
Charla
Joshea
Australia
Australis
War leaders autographs for disabled Australian soldiers
Fundraising scheme by Mr W Tewksbury of Melbourne offers autographs of British Empire leaders and Allies to raise at least £50,000 for disabled Australian soldiers. Notables named include Kitchener, Lloyd George, and Joffre. Prime Minister pledges support. campaign spans Australia and the United States with donations from Morgan and others. Evan gelist Gipsy Smith comments on morale and faith among troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fb W Tewksbury
Melbourne
Vewkebury Hae
Hiipire
Douglas Hale
Wilain Hobertson
W. R. Hirdwood
John Jujilcoe
David Bewty
Marehall Joffre
Lord Kitchener
Lloyd George
Hughes
Bonar Law ‘Jr. Halbuurn
Lord Derby
President Witton
New York
Tewksbury
State War
Millen
Alayor
Tood
Australia
United States
J. P. Morgan
Messrs Kemsley
Burg and Co
E. Austin
Mr. E. Austin
Misa Austin
Grey
Bookmakers Strike in Grafton Races Ends With Compromise
An on course confrontation at Grafton led to a heated standoff between bookmakers and race club officials over betting limits. After intense crowd pressure and a delayed start, the club agreed to two guinea stakes while bookmakers pressed demands. Punters lost heavily as the clash concluded with a partial settlement and cheers for the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Clarence Hyer
Polly Chae
Guinea
Pranies Lay Famed the Vookmaivers
Peps
Myrning
Shetegt
Lab
France
Lie Sturling
Frances Bay
Sydney
Fragmented reminiscence from wartime lodging and housing memories
A jumbled wartime reminiscence recounts lodging with soldiers and civilians, describing billets and courtyards, trust, and loss. The speaker recalls officers, friends, and intimate moments, noting discomfort, fear, and the steady drift toward safer shelter and memory after conflict.
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Haz
Tory Efmpatis
Germany
Eure
Aed
Sim
Pall Mall Garette
Indy
Perth
Sunday Times
Acros
CY London
Therat
Rayme
Coel
Hore
Newlon Moore
Giedels
Menals
Ramka
Bateland
Tom Tungeey
Orc
Tommy Tangney
Tam
Tom
Billy
Lye
William
Amell
John Michael Finnerty
Finnerty
Firmerty
Tom Tungney
Church of
Rigland Geraniums
Kalgoorlie
Mary
Abe
Ruben
Jones
Mrs. Jones
Jack
Pepo
Holmes
Rabaul
Tts Sondindaw
Travers
Miranda
Sydney Bun
Warman
PUNCH
Pune
Jody
Herald
Vuneh
Judy
Commonwealth
Wockford
Beck
London Metropolitan Fire
Puidlds
Marler
Seitcey
Helms
Bie Gestelreus and Menagerie
Deck
Eastbourne
England
Friar Tuck
Tipperary
Stoker Om H
London
Wil Lily Langtry
Moon
Inpuriating
Bis
Evelyn Wood
Dusia
Martin-place
Francia
Grierson
Charlie Chaplin
Hye
Tom Fort
Jobm
Patrick Finnigan
Harold
Eva
W. Barrington Miller
Greater Willams Picture Theatres
Mr. Chaplin
Seuius
Los Angeles
Tom Days
Hie Culdanen
Louglas Fairbanks
Mary Lekford
Faouny Ward
Theda Bara
Hart
Gipsy Smith
M.ca
Turrough
Bottien
Paople
Hushand
Leo Ture
Iplerwattess
Hare
Tate
Elle
Crewe
Drew
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