Dr Night by Aidan de Brune
A brief note introduces Dr Night by Aidan de Brune, listing the author as creator of The Dagger and Cord and The Shadow Crack among other works. The fragment hints at a mystery or pulp fiction tone typical of the era.
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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1932
Page
4
A brief note introduces Dr Night by Aidan de Brune, listing the author as creator of The Dagger and Cord and The Shadow Crack among other works. The fragment hints at a mystery or pulp fiction tone typical of the era.
In a tense recollection Doris Fynde describes watching two men argue under trees near a harbor home. She saw a large man and a shorter one escort a wrapped object to a car, later returning to carry tools, while her father Hardy urges caution as the scene escalates toward a planned move of the mystery figure from Darlinghurst Mond.
Inspector Frost and Hardy pursue clues from Doris Blayde as she links a mysterious man to Dr Night and Westerton. They confront Francis Westerton at Holmhurst, while Doris hints at illegal activities next door and the Blaydes watch for further leads. The inquiry continues with Frost and a Darlinghurst constable visiting Westerton's home.
Horses need five to fifteen gallons of water daily depending on work and temperature. Provide clear, tasteless water free from sediment and contaminants, especially after exertion, and always offer water before feeding to protect digestion. After long journeys water should be offered gradually to avoid colic and chills.
The article laments disease germs carried by flies and promotes Rex Research Fellowship methods to kill flies with liquid sprays. It also reports astonishing onions grown near Pulten scrub, with records of exceptionally large sizes, and notes the death of Countess Fortunata Bracci, Napoleon’s grand-niece, in Italy.
The notice lists services including children's haircuts under 15 with a free pencil, ladies haircuts at 1/6, ladies neck trim at 6d, and private room for ladies. It mentions quitting haircut and shave 64. The advertisement implies a salon update with varied pricing and a promotional pencil giveaway for children.
Young Sandy McKellar, a bay with white feet, rising 3 years, by Talbot Again, traces lineage through imported NZ stock and notable sires such as Sir Talbot, Top Gallant, and Darnley. Dam Miss Clent carries Shepherd King ancestry. the mare Blossom ties to Sandy McKellar lines. The horse earned first prizes at Taree and Wingham shows as a yearling and two-year-old, with government soundness certification. Terms: 3/3 single mare, 2/15 each. W Bagnall in charge.
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