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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jul 01, 1912

Page

3

The Fate of Lord Oldbury in a Murder Mystery

In this chapter detective narrator Mrs Dennis questions Miss Lucy Chisholm and visits the Hall to learn who marred Lord Oldbury. The scene shifts to Deepwater Abbey for inquest planning and the Duke of Muncaster ponders letters and forged cheques tied to the lordly fortune.

D. Hedley Richards Dennis Lucy Ch'shaim Ber Abe Eye Thomas Bern Thampy Himas Two Indies Sir Thomas Muncaster Dick Howarth Howarth Tek Hhis el Jow Jove Othe Deepwater Abbey Deepwater Grange Mia Miss Chisholm Abbey Mr. Bellamy Eingland Bellamy Sugwo

An Odd Canoe Deal Leads to a Deer Chase

In Alleguash Lake camp a wary canoe purchase from a sly Indian leads Frank and I to race a moose antlered shore, chasing a buck. The thrill ends when a spill throws me overboard and I injure my knee as we struggle to regain the paddle and return to camp.

Alleguash Laie Elonz Grestine Ellow Frank Fran Dolph Frans

Impossible Moose Rescue Ends Harrowing Canoe Trip

Two men battle harsh conditions after a moose attack pins their canoe to a long lake crossing. They cling to the animal and survive as the moose drags them toward shore, aided by a late rescue from a companion who returns to shore with wood for a fire. The tale ends with a wary warning about dangers from Indian hunters and the treacherous river course.

Lucy

Wit of the Week in a Turbulent Snippet

A fragmented column parodies public debate rules and fashion news. It jests about bribes in Africa and speakers limited to short stances, then mocks social pretensions with lines on dresses and walking sticks. The piece closes with a wry remark on wealth and poverty.

Africa

Moneylending in India and the Pax Brittanica

A Chambers Journal excerpt discusses moneylending in India as a pervasive yet ambivalent institution under British rule. It portrays moneylenders as essential economic instruments and social fixtures, while noting their mixed reputation as corrupters or simple necessities within village life.

India Villare Lrives Sehyels Collecer Worreeel Payital Wall Clessea Ad Incubus Chambers's Journal

State Timber Mills Planned by WA Government

Minister for Works Mr William Jotneon told a deputation the Western Australian Government intends to build a number of State timber mills and reserve all karri forests. Treated timber would supply sleepers for the trans Australian railway, as it is superior to jarrah.

Bouss Lord Oldbury Mr. Neville Jacques Tie Grace William Jotneon Jarrah

Victorian Parliament Debates Federal Capital Costs

Protests across Australia rise against funds for a new Federal capital. Home Affairs Minister King Malley defends NSW contract, saying repudiation is unlikely and no labor council protests have emerged. He argues suitable Sydney buildings are unavailable and a new city would cost more.

Mie W. EK. Thomas Melbourne Victoria Australia King Malley Wimiater Home Affairs New South Wales Labor Council Dew Soam Sydney Governemnt Andrew Fisher

For Sale and To Let Ad Note

Classified notice offers sale and hire of horses with assurance of reliable stock and satisfaction guarantee. Mentions oats and secondhand items, but text is fragmented and unclear about prices or locations.

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