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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 22, 1927

Page

5

Australian Poets in The Bookman Anthologies

A compact review summarizing an Australian poets section in The Bookman Anthologies. It notes selections by Berk and mentions New Zealand poems alongside Australian works. The introduction discusses history and growth of Australian talent and cites Wentworth’s patriotic ode Despotic Emprende.

Berk New Zealand Athet Ribet Particwlar Wentworth Pomtiins Elemans

William Le Queux and the Modern Criminal Mastermind

A garbled account sketches William Le Queux as a sensational figure in popular crime lore. It hints at his writings on detective themes, media attention, and interest from readers and publishers in mid career, with references to murder plots and public intrigue surrounding his controversial works.

Willian Legoeus T Pipe Chaikdford Patton Lowl Oberte Wiitely Pacer Wwe Oliten Cerin Humber Coermen

Modern Verse Anthology by Homes Newbelty Review

A critique of the recent anthology Modern Verse Powle compiled by Homes Newbelt. It notes the selection process favored by editors and poets and mentions New Paths on Pelion and publisher Thomas Nelson & Son Ltd.

Henry Newbelty Thomas Nelo and Son Ltd Lanthon

The Joy of Life Poem Collection Announced

A fragmentary notice previews a new poetry volume titled The Joy of Life compiled by Mr Bo Wo Ie. The work features sections such as England The hanging Yorinde The Garden The Game Sport and Trivel with further themes including Domesticity Children Hades Philosophy Theology and Religion.

Bo Wo Ie England Houet

The Little Prown House Childrens Book Listing

A mixed catalog of children’s tales and stories including The Story of the Rest and The Youngest Officer. Mentions titles such as The Doctor and The Mother Woman. Lacks clear authorial details but notes publishers Cornatalk Publishing Conny Sydney and Angus and Robertson.

Marie Conway Cornatalk Publishing Conny Sydney Moesci Angus Tobortaon

Psyche Analysis and Its Critics Across History

A fragment discusses psychoanalysis, its growth over years, and the public’s grasp of its concepts. It notes George Whitehead’s work and references a history of psychoanalysis, acknowledging varied reception and early cataloging of ideas.

Mystery Plot Unfolds at River City Hotel

Readable fragments describe a tense scene on the eve of a crime. The plot centers on a hotel owner and a key suspect as police and a local newspaper crew investigate a supposed threat. Names and places appear amid fragmented dialogue and media references.

Mister Mulliner Tale Fragment Retells Mixed Reader Memories

The excerpt presents a Mister Mulliner tale fragment with scattered references to Beets and a character named Peree Katie Pee Wee. It hints at a humorous narrator recounting social situations and encounters with friends and acquaintances, framed by a metafictional collage of names and episodes.

Mullner Gelatioteil Vwodelien Wien Malin G Herbert Jomeints Leondan

Murder Mystery Involving Ma Draedethwaite Case

A garbled report describes a murder linked to Ma Draedethwaite of Sitchester and references Fletcher figures and a Krewe. The fragmentary text mentions investigators searching various lanes and a path to truth as names and roles blur in the transmission.

Ma Draedethwaite Fer Tod Deotebtednasiite Aliettorn Sitchester Serhid Wat Pathan Fletcher Chertrort Seonigivs Tae Gritbedi

The Adorable Youth A Tale of Wealth and Power

A narrative set in a sultanate city follows Abdul Ati's son and a poor youth from Pemant as hypnotic dreams expose class struggle and a quest for wealth. The story centers on ambition, judgment, and the allure of material riches.

Abdul Ati Judement Sultans City Juetenaty Kite Bos Serabarione Fey Adelaide Ghee Herbert Jenin Bandon Teiteltelors

Record price list for rare books and editions

The piece notes high prices paid for rare books and editions. Mr Gabriel Wella of Sew Youk sells a small collection to Mr Newton of Philadelphia for about £ long, a noted high price set by collector George Fi in December. The sale includes a first edition of a notable work and limited folios. The record mentions sales by Charley Dick ens and Worthy collectors with prices around £420.

Gabriel Wella Newton Philodielphy Beniephile George Fi Doemdon Olleetiom Callfownis God Adare Tor Sahil Charley Dickens Perinat Dianeleet Invik Colleitor Arid Deter Tay Squaritoh Bard Cheyetort Cas Gerd Pennee Wolly

South American Air Service and a Dubious Maritime Link

A fragmented report describes South American air service plans and a murky maritime connection involving entities named ChatHate Bilin and Montana joie Morovco, outlining routes near Dakar and the South Atlantic. The piece mentions undeclared pilots, dormant projects, and regulatory questions surrounding an international transport setup, with references to various places and a convoluted timeline.

S Frenery Amd Wicahipe Natal Traest Neon Willy Baal Joureey Belie Sylee Stilgelienegal Theio Newel Pali Vriel Pineau

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