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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1909
Page
5
A survivor recounts life on a rocky island after a wreck, detailing near-starvation, fever, and the rescue attempt. A wary romance unfolds as the narrator nurses a distressed woman back to health, navigating a line of separation and the promise of a future together.
A fragmentary ode to Bonar Law and parliamentary clashes, detailing his punctual, austere lifestyle and sharp, prepared debating style. The piece recalls his rise, the House of Commons atmosphere, and the keen, measured judgments that shaped his political persona.
In a bench division verdict the judge ruled for the Todgivent and against Marie Stidhotmes on an alleged breach linked to an autumn tour. The case centered on termination after a thirteen week run and the interpretation of the contract term autumn tour versus specific per period. The manager argued discretion, while the plaintiff claimed breach and improper termination. The decision hinges on contract wording and the manager’s authority over tour length and engagement.
The article discusses preparations for the fifth Olympiad in Stockholm, noting Royal involvement, government figures like Bonar Law and the Crown Prince, and Sweden’s capacity to host. It mentions program limits, potential German participation, and the influence of the King and officials on organizing the event.
Princess Costant O Teano, amid Tume Cross women taking up ballooning, recalls a summer ascent with companions. She describes watching the sun rise from the sky, the group’s rapid ascent, and her travel sensations as if waking on an early train with distant bells.
An excerpt debates the phrase filthy lucre tracing its roots to money and value, noting historic attributions from Aryan origins to conquerors. It weaves in a contemporaneous country club anecdote and sketches a broader theme of wealth, power, and societal judgment, referencing a murder conspiracy and police figures to illustrate era tensions.
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