Sydney readers share tales of vanity and war tales
In a mosaic of anecdotes from Sydney and beyond, readers recount encounters with vanity, humor, and wartime life. A Sydney girl walks home with strangers noting fashion and charm while seafarers sing of callings and longshoring. A British hospital scene contrasts humor with grit as barbed wire is seen as a friend. A strike tale and Crystal Jensen frisson reflect social tensions, while columns echo everyday resilience amid global conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Sydney Pitts
la Serouse
A BAKSHEESH COFFEE STALL AIDING WOUNDED IN FRANCE
Private HC Yule son of Mr and Mrs W Yule travelled to Egypt and France where he helped run a YMCA coffee stall near front lines. The piece details nightly shifts, rationing, and the relief work supplying tea coffee biscuits and cake to soldiers plus stretcher bearers during sustained bombardment.
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HC Yule
Mee W. Yule
Kgypt
France
Ghorty
Ami
Falconer
Peale
Peake
Ber
Chiven
Barty
Walla
Wwe
YMCA
Fiullerourt
Kiltie
Abe Canmel
Emenmas Niles
Hullecourt
YMA
S.A
Auatralia
Au Dffeer
Che
ACS. 1
Messrs
Poke
Taylor System Explained by Student in Sydney
A Sydney student explains the Taylor system as a scientific motion study by Frederick Winslow Taylor. He notes opposition abroad and outlines how standard parts, task cards, and pay tied to output increase efficiency, reduce waste, and raise wages for productive workers while maintaining fair pay for slower workers.
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United States
Labor
America
Frederick Winslow Taylor
Taylor
Tipton Sinclairs
Ford Motor-Car
Great Britain
Australia
Poser
Edison
Teleg
Merusa
Tieimer
laruTy
Edison interview reveals routine and doubts about fame
Excerpted phrases from a New York Special show Edison discussing war, daily habits, fasting and digestion, chemistries, and his shift toward occasional hobbies. He notes long workdays, limited sleep, minimal cigar use, Fletcherism, and interest in chemistry and electricity amid wartime production changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Edison
New York
Lin Edin
Eilison
Edisum
Ofse
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Mr. Stork
Daily Mail
Jardnes
Pasa
Douglas Malach
Britain
Returned Soldiers
Lallore Association
Berrin
England
Towler
Railways
Fraser
Mr. Muteh
Pariament
Muteh
Domain
Ckiris
Dadeley
Dooley
Naw
Percy Ttrunton
Jenson
Commonwealth
Argentia
Fitaroy
Mount Everest
Jensen
Joneen
Chunder Dar Lee Tirtm
Spook
Jems Ameust Jensen
Miss Horner
Mornet
Amma
Ata
Dat Whey
Sahool
E. Hare
Feneral
Tieners
A. O. Yule
R QO. Yula
Fort Adelaife
Percy
Adelaide
Ford Car Factory
Ly “Mp
Bainub Vrotiong
Mar
Ollie
Randwick
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