The Pelican Deck Scene and a Farewell Note
In the crowded steamer cabin we play bridge with an elderly passenger nicknamed The Pelican who has stood at the rail since London. The scene includes the steward’s brisk yet courteous service as the weather lingers and a social poker of sorts unfolds amid stifling heat. Melbourne reports Henry Skinner, a noted Flemington Caulfield racecourse caterer, died suddenly yesterday due to an apparent failure.
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London
Brito
Melbourne
Henry Skinner
Flemington and Caulfield
Pingelly
Tavfik Vad
Murraystreet
Praine
Gail Stoner
College of Medicine
Abe
Robert Terton
Legendary rower Dick Arnst recovers after Boxing Day incident
In Sydney in a Boxing Day affair, famed sculler Dick Arnst was knocked down by drunken revellers near his Manly home. He spent a week in St. AMS hyn private hospital before recovering fully. News notes his marriage prospects and a restrained at home ceremony held at Woollahra with Miss Williams as the bride-to-be.
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Dick Arnst
Boxing Day
Manly
Sidnex
Armat
St. Amshyn
Ty Williams
Cowling
Grafton-street
Woollahra
The Forls thieves pantomime poster confusion
A country youth reads a theatre poster for The Forls thieves pantomime and buys a ticket for a shilling. He questions the price as the ticket seller explains the 1 shilling upper gallery seat and 39 pence lower seats, leading to a quiet exchange over the ticket.
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European Agency
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Waaloma
Payne
Green Bros
Payne's Find
Hatore
Mmare Ookerby, Lehmann and CO. Ltd
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Perth
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Esplanade
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Fienee
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AE. Bios
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Victoria Road
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Tate
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Hory
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Oney
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London Directory
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