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  2. Advertising

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    Advertising : 436 words
  3. "OLD BLACK KELLIDIE”

    Once more 'Ive strived, and won again; Yes, once again, alack! I've landed another handicap with George Mules on my back. Father Time is creeping on me, with his grim scythe, keen and cold, But still I battle onward, and face it, game and bold. ...

    Article : 145 words
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    Advertising : 94 words
  5. PRIZE WINNERS

    The following two "open Goes" were selected nom those published last week, and the contributors are entitled to 5- [?] City and suburban winners are asked to all at our deport. 20 ...

    Article : 231 words
  6. THOSE DARNED STOCKINGS.

    Sonny: "Mother,.. Dolly is using fearful swear words." Mother: ".What did she say?" Sonny: "She said she wouldn;t ...

    Article : 36 words
  7. THE SEVEN WONDERS.

    Asked what "he considered were the seven wonders of the world Jonesey replied: “Mr. Cootlap, Niayara Falls, miniature golf, phar Lap ...

    Article : 27 words
  8. AT CHELTENHAM LAST SATURDAY

    Although it was ideal weather, and there was no counter attractions of note, there was a very poor crowd in attendance at Cheltenham last ...

    Article : 1,287 words
  9. PRETTY SOLID.

    It was at a dance, and be, in the careless way that some fellows have! while standing at the side watching the dancers as they whirled round ...

    Article : 102 words
  10. A GOOD DEFENCE.

    "You are charged with exceeding the speed limit," said the Magistrate. "Are you guilty or not guilty?" “Well you can decide for your' ...

    Article : 47 words
  11. OMINOUS.

    Mistress (engaging maid): “And whom did you work for last?” prospective Maid: “You remember that Mrs. Smith who died ...

    Article : 35 words
  12. NO DESIRE TO JOIN.

    Jess Wain, the broad speaking Yorkshire man, had received for the first time in his life a batch of income tax papers. That night, after ...

    Article : 96 words
  13. SONGS OF A BUSTED NATION.

    "Australia Will be Square." "Never Chase a Bailiff from the Door." “Money Boy.” ...

    Article : 43 words
  14. NOT ENOUGH OF THEM.

    In Perth recently a baby gave the a[?]arm for fire and the occupants escaped uninjured. A campaign is to be launched ...

    Article : 43 words
  15. FRANK DORNAN, Late 11th and 47th Batt. A.I.F.

    Frank enlisted early in the piece. He will be remembered by a great many Diggers at Lark Hill Camp, Englard. Frank was in charge of ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 268 words
  16. A GOOD REASON.

    A woman recently engaged a new maid, with whose appearance and manner she was greatly pleased. When the terms had been agreed ...

    Article : 87 words
  17. ASKING FOR IT.

    A guest at a hotel took a kindly interest in a bright-faced page boy who had answered his summons very promptly. ...

    Article : 62 words
  18. GOOD LITTLE BOY.

    Elderly Lady: “Did you see anything of a white cat?” Small Boy: “Yes it fell into a barrel of black paint down the street, ...

    Article : 63 words
  19. GOOD DISGUISE.

    Optimist "You know, this depression may be a blessing in disguise." Pess[?]imist: "Best disgu[?]se I've ever seen." ...

    Article : 22 words
  20. TO NOMINATORS.

    The increasing popularity of this column often necessitates [?] over for the next issue a number of entries for ...

    Article : 51 words
  21. LOST IN SYDNEY.

    I searched for her in Martin place, I hunted at the Quay, Alas! I couldn't find a trace. Where could she really be? ...

    Article : 127 words
  22. QUITE POSSIBLE.

    Teacher: "Your father starts out at five miles an hour, and your uncle follows ten minutes later at eight! miles an hour, whore will they ...

    Article : 41 words
  23. WOULD DO HIM.

    "Got a bad toothache, have you!” said the cheerful one, meeting a pal with a swollen face and a morose expression. “Tell you what I did last ...

    Article : 126 words
  24. A CHANCE,

    "Now, ladies and gentlemen,” said the conjurer, with a wave of the hand, “this is the magic cabinet. I Invite any lady in the audience to ...

    Article : 95 words
  25. BOW, WOW.

    "James came to a word he could not pronounce. "Barque," prompted the teacher. James snickered. ...

    Article : 32 words
  26. NOT ON HIS OWN.,

    Wife: "Oh, George, do you realise its almost a year since last Christmas and that glorious holiday we spent on the sands? I wonder how we will ...

    Article : 48 words
  27. EXPENSIVE BLISS.

    Man never won sweetie[?] With tearful entreaties, But shoes for their fecties, And sweets for their teethies, ...

    Article : 50 words
  28. THE CLOUD BUSTED.

    Two men 'stood talking in the bar of an hotel when in walked a big American negro. The two men saw him come in when one of them ...

    Article : 104 words
  29. THE WRONG WASTE.

    A man stood behind an enorinously fat woman in a crowd watching the beer from some broken barrels rolling down the sewer. ...

    Article : 71 words
  30. A DEADLOCK.

    Arriett: "When yer getting married, Sarah?" Sarah: "Never." Arriett: "Ow's that?" ...

    Article : 34 words
  31. A TRAVELLING JOB.

    “Say did you hear Brother Theo has got a job travelling next summer?” “No. Is that right?” ...

    Article : 48 words
  32. MISTAKEN. IDENTITY.

    She was a big strorg woman, and the burglar .she had tackled and capured bore unmistakable sings of punishment. ...

    Article : 105 words
  33. NOT TOO SURE.

    “Excuse me sir," said the visitor, “but do you live in this town?" “I do,” rejoined the other. "What can I do for you?” ...

    Article : 66 words
  34. JUST HOWLERS

    The Royal Mint is what the King grows in his garden. Neo was a cruel tyrant who tortured his subjects by playing the ...

    Article : 77 words
  35. Advertising

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    Advertising : 32 words
  36. PEBBLES.

    "He's not the only pebble on the! beach," You'll hear a flapper sometimes' tell her crony— ...

    Article : 50 words
  37. THE STRAIGHT AND NARROW PATH.

    "My friend," asked the missionary, "are you travelling the straight and | narrow path?" In silence the man handed over ...

    Article : 36 words
  38. STILL HERE.

    Said the teacher to an exceedingly backward boy: "If I say I have went' that is wrong isr[?]t, it?" "Yes, sir, agreed the boy. ...

    Article : 43 words
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