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Newspaper

Camperdown Herald

Location

Camperdown, Victoria, Australia

Date

Apr 28, 1917

Page

5

Murder at Jenkins Chambers Forces Night of Fear

Lieutenant Hampden learns Captain Jenkins was murdered in Jenkins' chambers after a quarrel with Phyllis Cramer. Hector confronts Phyllis, who insists she did not kill Jenkins, and police investigate Dartmoor House for Jenkins's movements with a mysterious woman as the plot tightens.

Oslee Andouobt Volcome Cosme Athens Wickens Kowr Tampden Jenking Orurider Hector Iertia Ile Nita Jenkins Phyllia Serevam Phyllis Fy Jenkinn Pete Flechel Ime Atairs Wosmo Jenkins Trragoon Guards Frampden Jenkins’ Chambers Hampden Sale Haylett Hestor Dartmoor House Moore Detective Hazlett Inspector Blaztert Inig Aldershot Hampton Inspector Lazlert Admiralty Phyllis Lancaster Gate Mrs. Cramer Mertor Skeetor Nestor Phyliss Miss Cramer Captain Jenkins Alos Albany Chambers Cramer Nectar Phyliia Misa Cramer Herctor Piyllia Heebur Romewnal Hester Hersel Strangara Tiledor Payee Lane Prccadilly Ilector Phyl

I saw him dead and hid the truth within me

Phyllis explains her flight from Jenkins threatening marriage and her collapse under fear. Hector learns of the danger, pledges protection, and the pair confront the possibility of police suspicion while a hidden observer remains unseen. The scene ends with a looming threat and a promise of further developments.

Australia at War Call for Volunteers to Fight on

Amid grim war news in Europe Australia faces scarce manpower. The author urges immediate enlistment, arguing that Britain must show strength to secure peace and Australia must contribute in full. Despite casualties and winter strain, volunteers are essential to sustain allied advances and deter German gains. Public duty and national honor demand younger men join now.

Kitchener Tie Tessekhouse Doer Prisoiera Fila Buntress Ui Aehoave Aries West Willam Robertton Mie Teri Stroneth Alva Germany Viernamentare Laval Bonki W. Hares Great Britain Australia Anatolia

Senate Stakes in Labor Labor Party Campaign

In a tense analysis of Federal Elections Australia faces a Senate blocked for money bills and a House that can form cabinets. The piece argues Labor could control both chambers after May 6, shaping national destinies for six years, with Nationalists fearing loss of power and farmers urged to vote strategically in key Victorian seats.

House of Representatives Senate Labor Party Me Tudor Kerplia Samara Labor Austeatia Fister Cok Sena Vletans Te Hipsernowat Calone Wil Mughes Gto New South Wales Low Sith Wales Crete Vietorten Tyre Tivelier Pyast Toocorey Mielr Senite Collingwood Richmond Port Melbourne Willidnstown Benntaré & Piajority Liev Wimmera Sampson Mughar Sena Witmer Yampeon Vietoriam Sabata Richard Flalm Collins-st., Metb

Hair restoration and weight loss cures advertised

An advertisement touts a home recipe to restore natural hair color and stop dandruff, claiming no dye or harmtex and ease of sourcing ingredients. It follows with a weight loss product Formettes for Fatness promising health benefits and reduced ridicule, mentioning sellers in Prahran Collingwood and South Melbourne.

Drapers Prahran Foy

A Wise Old Fish and Other Snippets

A Wise Old Fish features Churchill lampooning cynical literature with a fable about a mother fish and her thousands of offspring. The piece notes dull moralizing, a concert critic’s remark about timing, and a banker’s quip on borrowed notes.

Winston Churchill Mother Fish

LUM Washing Aid For Delicate Fabrics

LUM offers a unique washing product designed for flannels woollens lace hosiery and delicate fabrics. It claims to prevent texture change and shrinking in the wash keeping woven fabrics intact.

Waiter Kenny joins raucous hotel bet over wit

A party of gentlemen at a hotel bets waiter Kenny his wit cannot answer a prompt after four bottles. The cork bursts with a shout, causing laughter as Kenny spins a quick retort about killing Kenny, while Beans prods for a sharper line.

Kenny Ayjee

Wolfe's Schnapps and Royal Committee Speech

A political scene unfolds as a royal committee chair appeals to a fearless electorate. The speaker asserts independence, strength, and loyalty while seeking support and permission to proceed, promising to prove self-reliance if elected.

Shunting the Cabinet Proved Difficult to Judge

The tribunal chairman notes from experience that shunting is highly skilled work and reflects on how hard it was to move some members of the old Cabinet. The remark underscores the perceived skill in rearranging leadership within government.

Saya Tribunal

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An Innocent Adventuress Charles Proctor Auth Volun Qudiky Uct Opi Sino Conservasfouw Peel Boraenhinping Royce Yolgun Fenlig Tuheston Val Pycer Heron Hyde Morbel Phyllis Cramer Hector Miriins Ceredenkins Coonie Jenkins Lector Toran Tor Wien Reinl Aeich Scotland Yard Albany Chatbers St. Judes Fleetor Emi Mia Federal Elections H. Henshall Lavendon-Street South Melbourne Lux Wolfe Schnapps Elise Wena Roburigo Wall Wallon & Cat Derban Millastrest Albert Park Melbourne Bourke Street Malbourne Perpetual Trustees’ Association Ltd Queen &T W. M. Hyndman John Thomsom Harry P. Henry A G. Outbwaite Clarke M.L.C Quiihwaite Geca Ansoctotan Ee Suara Sa A. G. Wanaansvak Collins and William Streets
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