Derek Campbells Quest by Frank Gilbert
Derek Campbell, a retired journalist, seeks vengeance for his mother’s death caused by a reckless motorist. Pursued through London by a criminal, he evades capture then hides at The Sun Trap village, where Nurse Andrews becomes his housekeeper. Blair, publisher of the Morning Telegram, aids his efforts while Burton, alias Evans, covets an ivory image Dudley Blair hints at a wider conspiracy prompting Campbell to plan returns to Paris and Fleet Street for clues.
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Derek
Richard Burton
Morning Telegram and Wireless
Blair
South America
Burton
Evans
Piccadilly
Piccadilly Circus
Baker Street
Piccadilly and
Brompton
Bakerloo
Waterloo
Nurse Andrews
Campbell
England
Continent
Tan
Paris
Fleet Street
Dawkins
Wadler
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Ion
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Robert Blair
Waterloo Bridge
Strand
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Campbell heads to Paris as Burton’s new series erupts
Derek Campbell pursues the Burton-backed crimes after an attempted attack on Blair. He travels from London to Paris seeking a decisive breakthrough, aided by Blair’s warnings and police inquiries. A Paris-bound Olive Newton, a wartime friend, unexpectedly reunites with Derek on the eleven o’clock limited to Paris.
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Derek
Blair
Electric Supply Corporation
Gil
Marcie Perkins
Dawkins
Bos Lowks
Campbell
Burton
Paris
Brussels
Wun
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New shop spaces to let in Norseman Moullewa and Cue
Advertisement for new premises to let in Norseman with a brick shop and living quarters at Moullewa and a lock-up shop at Cue. The towns are developing and potential tenants are urged to note the notice for business premises opportunities.
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Newhere
Norseman
Moullewa
Cue
Charities Consultation ticket sale ends soon in Perth
A London style charity lottery offers prizes of 1000 pounds 500 pounds and other rewards with each 2 shillings 6 pence ticket. Proceeds support local charities and the Perth draw closes at 1 pm Saturday July 9 with only a few days left.
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Perth
Why Some Engines Start Easily
The article explains that easy starting depends on a highly ignitable air petrol vapour in the cylinder. It requires good piston ring fit, closed exhaust valves, well-fitting inlet valve stems, direct suction to the carburettor, no leaks, adequate throttle control, and a healthy ignition with clean plugs and correct gap settings per maker.
Choke and fuel mix key to easy car starts
Shell measurements show petrol air vapour must stay within a narrow range. An overly rich mix from misused choke can flood cylinders, delaying ignition until more air lowers the mixture. Fuel volatility and proper air to fuel ratio are essential for reliable starting.
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Shell Company
Destroying the Rabbit With Lane's Ace Traps
Heavy country rainfall boosts green grass and rabbit growth. Trapping remains the favored method for pest control and skin sales, with Lane's Ace Rabbit Trap Co. praised as the trusted, guaranteed choice for farmers.
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Lane
Ace” Rabbit Trap Co
Wk and Rumour Bizarre Jokes In A Compact Page
A string of quick vignettes with punchlines and puns appears in a newspaper humor column. Jokes cover workaday couples, farmers, a frightened child, a shopkeeper, and a tired conductor, each ending with a light twist or misdirection. The piece relies on quick dialogue and situational humor.
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