Princess Helena in Cambridge incognito at royal ball
Olivia Carstairs confesses a royal secret as Miss King in disguise at Branxham’s ball, with Lord Adolphus Glenthorne and the Marquess of Hounslow seeking to manage a potential royal scandal. Olivia claims the princess is in Cambridge incognito, while Miss King arrives with a gentleman, complicating the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolly
Olivia
Brentham
Muan
Helen
Cambridge
Jack
Adolphus Glenthorne
Jacke
Marquess of
Hounslow
Olivia Carstairs
Helena
Amoridge
Miss King
Bronxham
Thalia
England
London
Branxham
Australia
The Marquess Learns Miss King Is Just a Girl
Miss King exudes gaiety and ease as she greets Lord Hounslow with a playful defiance of rank. She introduces Mr Falconer after a striking waltz, while Falconer downplays the moment with eager compliments and humorous slang.
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Marquess of
Helena
Miss King
Hounslow
Lord Hounslow
Mr. Falconer
Falconer
The Axe and the Bushman's Rite of Sharpened Craft
An Australian woodworker essay extols the axe as a sacred tool for bushmen. It contrasts casual buyers with dedicated axemen who test balance, blade width, and weight, and details the ritual fitting of handles. The piece crowns the axe as a symbol of settlement and craftsman pride, ending with a challenge to readers about their own work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
You
Nakes
Kustiwan
Dors
Joss
Tos
Australia
P P Boards Introduces Pastures Protection Act Amendment
The minister introduced a bill to amend the Pastures Protection Act, keeping democratic franchise by sheep numbers, creating eastern central and western divisions with two elected members per division, and allowing districts to be redivided. Rates rise to sixpence per large stock, with 7 percent overdue interest, and new rules cover travelling stock, noxious animals, ear marks registration, raddle marks, and potential abolition of boards. Leave granted 45 to 42, bill read first time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Thorby
Legislative Assembly
Local Land Board
Western Land Board
Dunn
P.P
Graziers Demand Freight Reforms and Rail Servicing
A deputation from the Graziers Association led by President F. H. Tout met Chief Commissioner Cleary to urge freight rate adjustments for stock and wool, improvements in train servicing, and clarified expectations for observing specific schedules. The request stressed applying changes beyond peak periods and upholding the principle of fair rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grasiers’ Assoviation
F. H. Tout
Mr. Cleary
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Seiseretion
Richard Marsh
the Garse
Putney
Mr. Easton
Mr.Braithwaite
Branaham
Pris
Driocesa
Branx
Suileleatly Brosgas
Gil
Abe D
Tooth & CO. Limited
Keat Brewery
Sydory
Paling’s
RADIO
Paling
E. R. Leonard & Son
Bombala
H. M. Crimp
P. P. Boards
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