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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 07, 1914
Page
4
A brief literary notice introduces Pearl Beyond Price by J K Prothero, author of works including A Stung May Found and With Lines Of Steel. The piece credits copyright and special arrangement for publication.
A daughter recalls a vivid dream of a necklace of diamonds that becomes a terrifying lure. The father Captain Dallinger and wife Marguerite are drawn into a tension over jewels and a mysterious safe as Pearl and Wilbur navigate fear and desire amid a string of social plans and family secrets.
A fragmentary romance scene centers on Pearl, Lady Wilbur, and Brin as they maneuver social pressure and family rivalries in a late evening drawing room. Key figures include Pearl, the aging matriarch, Roger Norcot, and the mysterious Brin, with tensions over marriage, wealth, and loyalty rising amid clever dialogue and ornamented fashion. The piece hints at hidden schemes, a planned social coup, and an imminent confrontation.
The fragmentary text shows a detective pursuing a likely jewel theft involving Sally Wilbur and a necklace. Names such as Tomett, Peart, and Mr. Bellingham appear in a hurried chase scene. The excerpt ends with a cliffhanger as the detective finds Martin at its elbaye.
A Melbourne firm unveils plans to boost services with experienced inspectors and auctioneers from Kalgoorlie to bid on government land. They announce a farmers exchange room to assist rural clients, aiming for prompt noon-sale settlements and full in-town facilities for farmers during brief visits.
A Laborite of over twenty years asks the editor to publish Mr Hickey’s answers to questions about his past statements, devious priorities, and alleged influence over the Catone Party’s nomination and war effort. The letter also seeks his stance on the education system. The writer signs as a long-time Laborite.
A full council meeting reports district ward changes to nine from seven with elections planned for June and a list of pre election dates including May 23 for roll prep and June 20 for candidate nominations. A new road route and Bowes bridge plans are approved with railway access costs under review. A quiet April 27 wedding at Wesleyan Church unites Forrest Chin-Wola and S J Cripps, with reception gifts noted. Farmers face awaited winter rains as cold mornings persist and mines halt briefly at Nooka and Kirton.
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