Northampton Roads Board discusses recreation and hospital plans
The Northampton Roads Board met on a September Saturday with trustees named for a Recreation Society joint committee for the Race Club Agricultural Society and Recreation Society. They thanked Mr St K Maley over the proposed hospital and noted a £600 availability. The Audit report praised revenue gains and cost control. Administration costs fell, and overall operations were satisfactory with more funds from rates and licences. The board discussed road alteration access, public lands changes, and impounding stray stock, deferring some commonage actions to the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mecars L
C. Burr2s
Wear
S. H. Mitchell
T. A. Drage
J. Sweeney
Wm. Patrick
MA. Boyd
Br.russell
J. Smowdon
God R
Webb
Recreation Reserve
Allzire
H.R. Hallett
Oskabella
Lambsdale
Inquest Hears Confession In Bleckiey Farm Murder
AtKelferberrin inquest on Friday evidence recites the discovery of Charles Bleckiey body and a confession by Samuel Ouby about murdering Bleckiey at Haynes near Kwolyth on September 18. Ouby details money dispute, a pub visit, threats, and plan to obtain funds with fatal outcome. several names and local agents are listed for sourcing the newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelferberrin
Charter E. Bleckiey
Kwolyin
Walsh
Samuel Ouby
Menin
Charles Bleckiey
Haynes’ Fer
Kwolyth
Mosey
Bleckey
Bloukiey
Heymes
Northam
Murder in Haynes shed described in confession
A confession outlines a murder planned and carried out at a Haynes shed. The speaker details killing Bleckler in his bed with an auger, disposing of the weapon, and expressing readiness to face consequences. He mentions money owed and potential escape or surrender. The adjournment date is noted as October 18. Donkeys in India story follows in the same article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Marshall
Alfred Carlson
Harold Fust
Fust
Tasnes
Haynes
Bleckler
Bill
Mpi
Jean
India
Brigandage in Mexico Described by Labouchere
The anecdote recalls Labouchere in a Mexican town where a local brigand, esteemed by neighbors, led night rides to extort travelers. After stopping a coach and taking money, the passengers were released politely, and Labouchere declined a share, finding the scene oddly humorous as the brigands celebrated their cunning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Bin
Bix
Pueda
Labouchere
Uneyad
Muelas
Useful Pets in Singapore Walls Describe Chichas as Helpers
In 19 Singapore, lizards called Chichas roam hotel walls and homes. They harmlessly curb insects including mosquitoes, making them valued house guests. One tiny lizard sits on the dining table while another hides near a boarder’s nick stand, nicknamed Wee Jock by a Scottish boarder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
Brew Scot
Jock
War Loan Talk Prompts Public Action and Duty
The article urges communities to publicly publish names and amounts of Liberty Bond subscribers to shame nonparticipants. It cites a Yale sense of patriotic duty and cites a Federal Reserve district letter urging women to form committees, stressing home front support, funding soldiers, equipment, and subsistence through bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nommi
Federal Reserve District
Wikty
Treasury Department
Aurden
France
Amarita
Darer
Wess Tose
Dineb
Taca
Tovask
Baelbrock Ballads and Later Verses Review
New publications received for review by J. Denes of Sydney through Me B.Smell. A collection of thirty six tall tales and verses printed on 180 pages, illustrated by Hal Gye. The work aims for patriotic tone and suitable for recitations, with praise for its diction and Australia related themes.
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Baelbrock
J. Denes
Emporium
Marine Terrace
Geraldton
Hal Gye
Deanie
Biblic
Ginger Mick
Bush
Kay's Linseed Compound Aids Coughs and Colds
Local note describes Kay's Linseed Compound as a remedy for coughs and colds. Advertised benefits include easing throat irritation and supporting winter health. Product promoted with brief claims and period branding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay
Interesting items and quick notes from the era
A jumble of society items, including Mme Petitpierre planning aviation training on the anniversary of her husband’s death, and a Paris dog favored this winter by women. Also mentions a fisherman J. W. Hutton’s cremation wish on the Hackensack, plans for a skyscraper mausoleum in New York, Tebrecsin tombstone inscriptions, royal telegraph staff near King George, and telegraph counters at the Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Aeridrome
Mma
Petitpierre
Sbe
M. Petitpierre
Havant
St. Mary's Hospital
Paddington
J. W. Hutton
Mersey
Hackensack River
Flackensack
New York
Paris
George
Metropolitan Police
Foreign Office
War Office
Post Office
Burial Place of Spanish Royalty at the Escurial
The Escurial houses the royal dead from Spain with strict tradition. Coffins lie in caverns where bodies decay into mummies before final placement in jasper vault niches under the dome. Visitors observe doors and ceremonies tied to royal burial rites and eternal resting places.
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Maria ‘Theresa
Spain
Alfonso
Xiii
Investment tales of debt and diligence across the Atlantic
A narrative follows Andrew Cutuagle who battles financial obligation on both sides of the Atlantic. He begins sending twenty pound remittances to clear his father's indebted estate, earning exactly one hundred percent dividends for years. While in Scotland, a Pittsburgh foreman encounters his old relative, and a chance exchange reveals shifting fortunes as wealth grows.
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Andrew Cutuagle
Atlantic
Scotland
Pittsburg
Mr. Carengis
Ussillonaire
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Northampton Roads Board
Kwolyin Warder
Samuel Osby
Tee Geraldton Xpress
Yee
Mesare
T. Ro Tweey
J. Jim
Geo. Tsing
J. G. Clarke
E. Lee
Geo. Rowwmant Co
Amt
Miss Bichey
Dell
Aveta
London
Warmlctaanbury
Reb
Eeds Ata
Gam Stee Savings Bank Department
Ata Interstate and International Savings Banic Parties
Mb ‘Dewieon
Kell
A — Aller
England
Rexona
Oshaisk
Koess
Ellie Rolle
S.A. Englebrecht
Presentation Convent
Greenough
Bays
THE
Presentation Nuns
Labby
the Brigand
Heber Newton
Tebrecsin
Hungary
Joseph Moritz
Isabella Moritz
Elizabeth
Moritz
Savan
Mack's
Little Colline
Malbourne
Fortune
Ming Kent
Appetts
Kent
Sydney
Ryan
Orre-Dure
Ate
Victoria
Morpital
G. Agustus
H. Nathan
Wailes Dove Bitumastle Ltd
Newcastle-On-Tyne
Ab London
Liverpool
Mamchester
Glagpew Cardiff
Bireclogham
Louts
Hil
Etc
Fountpen
Deeeten
Sape Investment
Seas Shea & Chisholm
Mina
Robur
Purina Courany
Miasmi Tamu
Steed
Mart
Lad
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