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Two New Clocks: Novelties for London Court
In this article from The West Australian in 1937, the arrival of two clocks destined for London Court in Perth, Western Australia is announced. They were delivered to Fremantle by Mr H. Hope-Jones, managing director and founder of the Synchronome…
Wedding Fashions
In this column on wedding fashions in 1929, readers are advised that the favoured style for wedding dresses has changed from the short straight frocks of the previous year to long medieval style dresses. A long frock, the author suggests, is more…
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Perth, Western Australia
View of St John’s Lutheran Church in Perth, Western Australia. Built in 1936, St John’s was the first Lutheran Church in Perth. It was designed by architect Richard Spanney and is an example of Inter-War Gothic architecture. The church…
Window at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Perth, Western Australia
View of St John’s Lutheran Church in Perth, Western Australia. Built in 1936, St John’s was the first Lutheran Church in Perth. It was designed by architect Richard Spanney and is an example of Inter-War Gothic architecture. The church…
Wool Types in Australia Total 1,500
In this article about wool sales in 1952, Australia’s marketing methods are described as medieval. T. G. Hunter, a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Sydney University, is quoted advising that wool should be marketed in a few uniform grades…
Camelot Castle, Adelaide Hills
Image of ‘Camelot Castle’ in the Adelaide Hills. The building has functioned as a hotel and wedding venue since 1972 and is described on their website as a ‘medieval themed complex’, and ‘a medieval Castle in the …
Grand Theatre: ’Under the Red Robeâ€
In this notice about the upcoming programme for the Grand Theatre, a screening of the 1923 silent film “Under the Red Robe” is announced. The film is based on Stanley J. Weyman’s historical novel of the same name. The novel is …
Camelot Castle Sign
‘Camelot Castle’ in the Adelaide Hills. The building has functioned as a hotel and wedding venue since 1972 and is described on their website as a ‘medieval themed complex’, and ‘a medieval Castle in the heart of…