The Crowning of Esther and a Mysterious Abduction
Dr Manton and footman John recount a tense night as a stranger’s visit, a hidden room, and Milly vanish amid a suspected conspiracy. Alec searches Milly's rooms, fears abduction, and notes Milly left with only hat and cape in the wardrobe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Tan
Manton
Soll
Mantan
Dr. Manton
Milly
Alec
Hhimesit
MD Amnstance
Macron
Abe
Atres
Sgain
Qurse
Mc. Dun' Diac
Mantos
Mrs. Dundas
Monton
Abi
Mer
Ste
Orepty
Jifra
Toba
Public library incident prompts hush hush tale
A neighbor recounts a warning tale of a cowardly husband who fled outside a public library and hid nearby, while a man muttered about Hilence notices, reflecting tense community chatter.
Fragmentary line hints at a stray sleeve dispute
A fragment from an old newspaper note appears to describe a minor clothing mishap involving a young person and a sleeve. The text is incomplete, offering only a glimpse of a shop or household scene with no clear names, places, or outcomes.
Open column ridicules tariff letters from a publicit y official
In a lively column, Paul Chen e argues that tariff letters by McMahon and others reveal hypocrisy. He mocks publicity officials, notes the Town and Country Union publicity officer and questions free trade motives linked to business interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sila
McMahon
Courtry Union
Ryrie
Cnlow
McMahos Nand
Town and Country Union
Commonwealth
Guily
New South Wales
Aboriginal Names and Meanings From Old Lists
A dated museum reply discusses aboriginal place names Cobargo Tilba Nimitybel and Belus with suggested meanings, noting uncertainties. The exchange cites sources from the Australian Museum Sydney and Lands Department, touching on Nimitybel’s Babylonian origin and the Nyora/Narooma entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Thorpe
Australian Museum
Sydney
Hese
Wetter
Lands Department
Tilba
Abel
Babylon
Bel
Assyria
B.gc
Narooma
Doutgr
Nevooma
Sacred five revered in Chinese tradition claim
A garbled note claims five is sacred to China. It also mentions a fast long-legged sheep running 40 miles an hour in the Himalayas and a scotsman offering a prize for Atlantic swimming now requiring underwater completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Himalayas
Mary
Giant Manning River pioneer remembered for strength and feats
A rough-edged reminiscence profiles John Uprecht, famed as a towering figure on the Manning River coast. It recalls his prodigious labor clearing farms, lifting heavy loads, and a famous incident where he threw a galloping bull by the horns. The piece contrasts his era of long days with maize shipments from Osley Island and the tough bush life of Cooktown and Croki.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manning
John Uprecht
Osley Island
Croki
James
Talc and Soapstone Lead U.S. Mineral Output Rise
America produces more talc and soapstone than the rest of the world combined with domestic output nearly doubling, signaling industry stability and continued growth despite uncertain conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
World
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Morice Gerard
Esther
Cwhiral
Colin Ie
Paul, Chene
Australian Manufactures Development Lengua
Brom the Bulletin
Cooktown
Port Essingston
everSeet
S.W. Soul
Ernie Goodwin
Coomaars
Wis
Coomer
Dall
Queensland
Vonder
Dei
Sit
Biji
Mallee
Inds
Dave
Lizzie
Boniface
E.R. Leonard and Son
Central Stores
Bombala
I.X.L
N. Condoleon Bombala Cafe
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