A Horseman in the Se' Ass Chapter Cont'd
In this excerpt a narrator recalls a country social scene with a wheathead heroine, a teasing D Artagnan reference, and tentative apologies. The scene shifts from a garage exchange to a Sunrise show where praise from the Markham family contrasts with Mrs. Markham’s dairying worldliness. The narrative notes a busy publication night as Mr. Markham rushes to finish his paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunrise
Diamond
Bessie
Markham
A Tale of Tampering and a Newspaper Press
The narrator recalls a tall young horseman from Tampering who arrives in Sunrise to win prizes, then takes a lowly job at the Banner press where editor Markham laments financial strain. The tale blends frontier bravado with newspaper life, hinting at foreclosure while revealing a scheming financier nicknamed Charlie. The narrator suspects deep debts and a looming collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunrise
Bill Dawson
Bessie
Uke
Mr. Markham
Mr. Marklam
Intelect
Mir
Armenia
Dry River
Brass
Billy
Four Rivers
Jack
Deaye Caxton
Gage
Markham
Farmers’ Arms
Williams
Tye
Wases
Charlie
Willams
Crete Battle Deepens as Navy Suffers Mediterranean Losses
The Royal Navy reports damaged cruisers and battleships in the Mediterranean after enemy bombing. Gloucester and Portunus are listed among lost ships, with 60 officers and 956 men landed. Churchill warns the Crete battle hangs in the balance as German air and ground forces press the defense, while British reinforcements deliver counterattacks and air superiority efforts persist. The note ends urging hospital contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pas
Mediterranean
Mx Churchill
Crete
Churchill
Cruianne Gloucester
Piti
June
Greyhound
Kelly
Kashmir
Admiralty
Canea
Rethymno
Candia
Cairo
G-H.q
Freyberg
RAK
Canea Captured by German Troops in Crete
London May 28 The port of Canea in Crete has fallen to reinforced German troops. A General Headquarters communique says German forces, aided by air bombardment and additional troops, broke Allied defenses and compelled a withdrawal to stronger positions. The capture places Germany near the Sudwest Bay area, marking a strategic advance in Crete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Canea
Crete
Calta
Canva Yesteriay
Onuay
Abubiborn Tsi Tance
Phemwine
Amieany
Sudw Bay
Grave View Taken in London
A wartime note discusses enemy advances and strategic bombing, referencing The Times and the broader implications of a potential invasion. Analysts debate Syria's defense role, Cyprus airfields, and the risk to Turkey and Palestine while Britain strengthens Middle East positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syria
Narte
Crete
Archibald Wael
Strongten
Syvia
Behae
Tai Lyra Herta
Vernon Bartlett
News-Chronicle
Ty Asia
Adrians Whf
Cypris
Ition
Aiyfieldle
Cyprus
Rhawles
Turkey
Runi
Bartlett
Almangn
Palestine
Britain
Fittler
Optometrist Visit by D F McDonald at Commercial Hotel
The notice states D F McDonald along with Bavours F SM C and Jack & McDonald Sydney Ply Limited optometrists will attend at the Commercial Hotel in Gloucester on Saturday July 12 for eye examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Advocate
Gloucester
Shah
B.sc
Commercial
Delhi
Marion Street
Randwick
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Garden of Roses
Peter Moutzouris
Sunshine Cafe
Roy Phillips
Thomas Cowan & CO
Tudor ST
Newcastle
O'Connell
Bowen
BOX
Taree
Street & Parish, Pty., Ltd
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Winchcombe
Cawink Issu
Si Risuille
Winchcombe House
Bridge Street
Billheads
Dodgers
Manifold Books
Race Books
The
Gloucester Advocate
Barrington Street
D'Artagnan
Dartagnan
Nyary
Long John
Oxford
Tamperina
Saya
Mark
Golden Gate Cafe
J.J. Thomas
Thomas & Devenish
Hume Street
Northern Motors
Pont A
Srete
Wilkagwal
MU Ats
Times
Hyiy
Suda Bay
joRin passeKeten
Brinmin
Optometrist
Pytt Street
Hotel Morris
Jack Moutzoukis
Stor
Tooth
CTS
Ilis
J Supremacy
S. J. Bennett
Radio and Garage Service
Rai
Munieralli Shah
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