The Vanishing Horsemen in Australian Cattletown
Bruce and companions uncover Slim Jim and his gang plotting to steal Black Beauty. Sergeant Hollister reveals he used Jiu Jitsu expert Hennessy to pose as a drunk to trap the criminals while Bruce’s party guarded the stable. Six captors are unmasked, with one missing. The assembled gang is tied to the Vanishing Horsemen legend, and the plan is foiled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce
Black Beauty
Lill
Charlie
Hedman
Vanishing Horsemen
Slim Jim
Ketty Kane
Hollister
Poker
Westernville
Marjorie
Redman
Wiley
Brian
Flanagan
Borderville
Bert
Hennessy
Brisbane
Gidyea Downs
Beamer
Tamporina
Marjore
The Vanishing Horsemen Capture and Engagement News
At a breakfast gathering the group relives the Vanishing Horsemen adventures from the dramatic arrest to the capture. Brian arrives on a great grey horse and surprises everyone as he pursues Mabel. Inspector Hollister wires of a full capture with evidence, and Brian announces his engagement to Mabel Beck amid celebratory cheer from friends and locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce
Hollister
Borderville
Brian
The Keys of Health for the Well Nourished Child
An article from a health bureau stresses that most babies now survive infancy with the help of Baby Health Centres. It outlines five keys to health including proper milk, outdoor play, sunshine, rest in clean ventilated rooms, and cleanliness. It details the well nourished child as growing well with straight bones and good teeth. Daily diet includes milk, vegetables, fruit, cereals and bread, plus eggs meat or fish. It explains why foods are needed to promote growth, regulate body processes, rebuild tissue, and provide energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
One Hoss One Rabbit Tale From Norfolk Show
The Marchioness of Raynham recalls a Royal Agricultural Show anecdote told by Lord Lieutenant Russell Colman about a farm labourer who turns to market gardens only to be doomed by rabbits. He starts selling rabbits then ponders a plan to pot and sell them as rabbut. A friend jokes about fifty fifty between hoss flesh and rabbut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marchioness Townhend
Raynham
John Lang
Marchioness
Russell Colman
Crown Point
Norfolk
Bill
Judge criticizes low postal salary in Gundy case
Judge Nield at Singleton Quarter Sessions condemned the £145 yearly pay of a Gundy postal official, a married man with three children, who admitted stealing £218 5s 8d to cover a shortfall. The accused, Arthur Hassett, borrowed £100 to cope with life on the low wage and was bound over for three years on his own recognisance of £50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gundy
Nield
Singleton
Postal Department
Arthur John Hassett
R. J. O'Hattoran
Control of silverfish pests in the home
A departmental pamphlet from the Department of Agriculture in Sydney describes living habits of silverfish and how they damage photographs and books. It details prevention through cleaning, storage, and shelter removal, and outlines pesticide recipes including pyrethrum and arsenic pastes, with safety notes for use and access to the pamphlet free on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Boracicacus
Boravic
Department of Agriculture
Rox
Gp.o
Sydney
Optician Visit by Webster Jack & McDonald Officials
Opticians and Optometrists from Webster Jack and McDonald Limited will be in attendance at the Commercial Hotel in Gloucester on Friday May 7 from 9 am to 5 pm. Readers are urged to book appointments for eye examinations and optical consultations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
F.B.O.A
F.sm.c
London
Webster Jack & McDonald
Sydney
Commercial Hotel
Gloucester
Also Mentioned on This Page
Promi
H. Stanley
A. White
Andy
A. FE. Yarra
THE
Farmers & Graziers Co-Operative
Grain Insurance & Agency Company
Flemington
the “Farmers & Graziers
Pitt Son and
Badgery
Pitt, Son and
Pitt, Son & Badgery
Pitt
Sonbapgenyi
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Winchcombe House
Bridge St
Consign
Winchcombe, Carson
Darling Harbour
Advocate
Dodgers
Gloucester Advocate
Barrington ST
Gad
Ma Bel
Mabel
Edgar Brian
Number Seven
Inspector Hollister
Mabel Beck
Australia
Maggie
Amin
Hol
Tom Hicks
General Commission
E. Patmore
Health Department
Judge Critical
W. Batger
Irook
Optician
Vv. Stanley
Nietta Station
Ulversions
Tamnatin
WLR
Wold
Airzone Radio
H. Coote Jeweller
Golden Gate Cafe
E. Young
Prietress
Garden of Roses
Cafe CE
MENO
E. Mino & CO
Travel Service
Commonwealth Savings Bank
Voey
Auxtealin
Antior Wireless Organisation
Dleririe
Efis Kk
Radiola
Amalgamated Wireless (Asia) Limited
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