Extraordinary allegations over Fiji plantations mistreatment
A delegation visiting Fiji to inquire into plantation conditions returning to England aboard the Osterley report disinclination to discuss until reporting to the Government. An Anglo Indian aboard claimed details likely to reach official notice. Recruits left India under agreements often altered. wages and daily rations described. women traveling with men faced separation. potential repatriation if demands not met. Government pending, details not discussed until policy is set.
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Fiji
England
Osterley
Prewautle
India
Siter
Indiana
Flat Earth Debate Conflicts Over Centuries Old
The article recalls debates on earth shape, noting figures like Dr. A. B. Wallace and Mr Hampden. It describes experiments claiming to prove a round earth, the legal actions and vilification campaigns that followed, and Hampden’s long feud with Wallace ending only with Hampden’s death.
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H G. Ponting
Is Hall
Ponti Ponting
A. B. Wallace
Alvorain
Wallace
Hampden
Wallonew
Pearce Warns Against Exhibiting Ship at Washington Conference
Senator Pearce argues the Australia would be effectively destroyed if moved for exhibition before the Victory. He notes Britain finds it cheaper to tow ships out to sea and sink them than break them up, and Australia would have to be discarded even without engines.
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Pearce
Washington
New asylum area announced by Colonial Secretary
Colonial Secretary Mr Broun stated on Wednesday that Cabinet decided to set apart Thompson's Lake area for a new asylum. He described time easing and the selection of a receiver to manage premises, noting Cabinet support and substantial government interest in the project.
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F. T. Broun
Thompson's Lake
1609 Kent's Queer Clue And The AMP Society Notice
A fragment from 1609 Kent's Queer Clue includes an appeal by Dave Mentiflay for life insurance from the AMP Society. It references large investments and a plea to protect estates through policies. The text also mixes a crime narrative with unrelated dialogue about a washroom and a bar, hinting at a serialized story.
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Dave Mentiflay
Freight Peel Cath Muri Accom A Mouser
Freight report notes a cargo issue involving Cath Muri and accompanying personnel. Details indicate a handling discrepancy and potential delay at the UsYer facility. Official records reference a shipment under inspection and requiring corrective action by the port and carrier.
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Cath Muri Accom
Fragmented Dots and a Missing Key in House Mystery
A chaotic room scene unfolds as characters discuss a forged note and a planned reveal. Keith disappears before dawn, a detective weighs motives, and the Van Vorter diamond becomes central to uncovering a slippery gang.
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Batte
Mike
Vst
Nefer
Harrisis
Keith
Wencelius
Limelt
Wight
van Vorter
Detective Keith Bets on Polly Winters Clue
In a scene at the Palmer Robinson home, detective Harriman Keith notices Polly Winters, wife of Palmer Robinson, and a mysterious plan to recover a diamond. A Chicago crook, Bean Eichigemian, known as Weech Allen, lurks nearby as Dick Rogers passes on urgent tips about a possible theft.
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Poe
Primwe Weingell
Walt
Walla
Mrr
Keith
Polly
Morrison Keith Wer
Rimmel
Polly Winters
Re Zertion
Ana
Bean Eichigemian
Chicago
Baas Bridgeman
Meath
The
Diamond
Diet
Dick Rogers
Harriman Keith
Palmer- Robinson
A Secret Thief In Chapter Ix Dinner Scene
In Chapter Ix A Secret Thief Elernon Keith manages the dinner to keep the body well nourished and brain active. He ignores Mrs Beerm chatter and notices Wilhelmins Dykemaz slipping away toward the conservatory through a half open door with Tom Cantina following.
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Elernon Keith
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