The Three Hostages as Buchan’s Intricate Spy Tale
A Buchan review notes The Three Hostages blends espionage with social observation. The critic traces characters from Medina and Portinares to Hannay and Hawkyns, praising Buchan’s plotting, vivid setting in Oxfordshire, and a precocious 14 year old’s pivotal but brief appearance.
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Ibeael
Corie Ramaay Macdonald
Werden
John Puechann
Lorne Ba
Iin
Medina
Portiames
Secreta Ser
Michael Seatl
Edler
Marylebone
Erin
Hichard Hawnay
Flannay
Sandy Arbuthnot
Macgilvray
Mater
Mary
Hannay
Dinu Vernon
Hay
Ricard Hannay
Oetios
Michael Seat
Sig Hichind Haunsay
Mr. Bochan
Oxfordshire
Wil
John Buchan
Ncady
Hodder and Roughton
Sydney
Ang
Import Capital Benefit Of Imports
A discussion on funding government goals through the cheapest terms, noting the advantage of obtaining capital for development from the cheapest sources. The piece argues that cheap capital benefits both primary producers and downstream industries, promoting business economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonwith
Spring Show Opens with New Millinery and Goods
Commencing Thursday November 6, the display in our windows and departments presents the latest in millinery dress goods silks and dainty frocks. A high quality selection will be offered at special prices during the coming week. Visit for a profitable and instructive experience.
Spring Show Specials in Hosiery and Gloves
Spring show sale promotes gloves and hosiery with multiple items listed. Perris Chaumoisette and Perries Chamoisette gloves offered in various colors, pricing described with short special values. Hosiery brands like Bond’s Moderatory and Banner plus Holeproof Luxe Lily of France featured at sale prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond
Lily
France
Spring Show Specials in Manchester Goods Store
Readable fragments detail sale items at Manchester Goods with values and fabric names. Mentions include white linen blends, yardage pricing, towels and sheets, plus decorative designs and printed spreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenin
Climpigne
Belie
Grok
Ulu
Yale
Specau Ly
Spring Show Specials in Vests and Underclothing
Retail circular lists Ladies' ribbed vees and cotton vests with V necks, plus corsets model 8929 and heavy white Comtil options. Also offered are women bathers, children bathers, crepe fabrics, bilious linen goods, and assorted wool and cloth specials with per yard prices and limited sizes, all promoted as This Week's specials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sitk
Men and Boys Clothing and Mercery Sale Preview
Men s fashion shirts feature smart stripes in crepe and satin effects. Prom 11 offers Vyjuimas in good wincey with Tony stripes. Extra Value 10 8 includes three woollen hose at 2 11. Special 2 6. Chylmere alone with silk ox shines in grey black crown. Penalty 4 1 Special 4 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelneo” Vyjuimas
Wincey
Tony
Spring Show Specials at Men’s Wear Dept
An odd dated sale note advertises men’s white lawn handkerchiefs direct indent, with odd prices such as 1/ each and three for 2/4. It promises a nice assortment of knitted ties, preserving ties, and bows. It suggests shoppers will find everything for men’s wear in this department.
Australia Faces Balance of Trade and Investment Dilemmas
The piece argues Australia should pursue efficient borrowing and savings to fund development, favoring Australian-made goods and local capital when possible. It cautions against exporting knowledge without investment return, noting the need for foreign funds if domestic saving falls short, to prevent stagnation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Empire Theatre Brings First National Feature The White Moth
A local notice previews the Empire Theatre presenting The White Moth from First National. Barbara Le Mare and Conway Tene star in a dramatic tale of romance and danger, praised as one of the year's best pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theatre
Barbara le Mare
Conway Tene
Gay Pires
Janie
Friday Slut At Kiipore Theatre Presents Mal Prew
A chaotic readable ad like fragment promotes a film program at Kiipore Theatre featuring Mal Prew with Charley Buck Domes and a romance plot. The text mentions racing drama from Hollywood style, a car chase and a plot involving Dorada and Dutton Horilowre with conspiracy and bribes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiipore
Charley
Buck
Dolinen
Dutton
Ate Dorada
de' Conde
Anere
Fox
Town Hall and Empire WW double feature amid bustle
A busy program at Town Hall and Empire Theatre showcases a drone comedy and the boxing feature Figehitinge Bloor on Saturday night. A new drama The Truthful Liar highlights Broadway society intrigue, with a light comedy To the Tardies and star turns by Junes Cruse and Pulwanl Horton among others.
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Town Hall
Empire Theatre
Wands Hawker
Browlway
Rama
Broadway
Junes Cruse
Pulwanl Horton
Theodore Roberts
Feren Jerome
Drews
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Mestinery
Inturene
Orsam
Chester
TWE Park Hotel
C. Reddie
Howteas
Ms. Barker
Good Sports
TED, Gurman, Proprieta
Accomm
Gtion
WELLS
Ene Park Hotel
FLW
WELLA
Dan. Davies
D. Mullally
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Mercury
A. H. Aherr
King
Perries
Manchester Goods
Tivitaien
A. Jones
Suilder
REO Motor Service
OMAS
Craqge
W.A. Education Department
Frowe
R. Mores
Drew
Albany
Crane & Bennett
A. K. Bennett
Qustionesr
Land and General
Agret
Lh.g
Deering and
Oliver Farm
South Britis
Durant
Miles & Merrifield
Ion Pom
Rae Poe
Miles
Merrifield
Bony
National Library of Australia
Wasun
York Street
Denmark
Traders’ Directory
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Dodoescar W.A
Noroalup and
Ford Car
Paarongece (Limited
Mall Guach
Frank River
Tam
Wuillemin
H. J. Kingston
Gon
Linal
Morcion Union Fire Spearance
Butehart Bayley
Robert Mockolds
State Savings Bank
Alec
H. J. North
General Storekesnvest and Product Merchant
Allowiha
Chall
Eran
Wockolds Bros
Greeers
Ironmongers
Ulothiers
Brepere
Reet
Richard Purser and Co
United Insurance
CUTTS
Cmevielides
Gouiden
David Belasco
Pathe Cagette
Master Pictures
Antilog
Daddie
Forey Meyers
Mae Marah
Suptonevon
Fatabe
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