Philo Vance Investigates Archer Coe Death Mystery
Philo Vance probes the murder of Archer Coe, a ceramics collector found dead in his locked bedroom. Suspects include Coe’s niece Hilda Lake, neighbor Wrede, and museum rep Grassi, with cook Liang under scrutiny. The key clue is a porcelain fragment from a rare vase, and motives involve inheritance and hidden ties to a Ting Yao vase.
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Philo Vance
Archer Coe
Coe
Heath
Markham World
Vance
Hilda Lake
Walters
Wrede
Miss Lake
Grassi
Gamble
Brine Bate
Brisbane
Liang
Uhe
Archer
Gassi
Vince
Binneaines
Lang
Archur
Vance Wenton
Mr. Wrede
Ting Yao
Mr. Vance
Dagger Evidence Uncovers Archer Coe Murder Clue
In a tense scene Heath unveils a Chinese dagger found in Archer Coe's chair, with dried blood on the blade signaling the murder weapon. Vance questions Liang, notes no fingerprints, and retrieves Brisbane Coe's coat showing a hidden darning needle and string, hinting at a key clue.
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Rossi
Grassi
Mias Lake
Wrede
Liang
Heath
Vance
wUnidr
Roy Thix
Archer Coes
Tang
Mr. Ling
Brisbane
Archer Coe
Brisbane Coe
Vante
Insects Rule the Earth A Naturalist Wonders
A naturalist ponders whether insects will dominate after humans vanish, noting ants' complex organization from farming aphids to water bridges and rafts. The piece recounts ants forming bridges, tunneling rivers, and even drowning intoxicated intruders, highlighting ant engineering and social order.
Startling Accident Figures in 1982 Global Death Rates
Australia ranks third among nations in motor-vehicle death rates per 100 000 population in 1982, behind the United States and Scotland, with 12.2 deaths. The report lists other countries and notes that vehicle counts largely explain these differences. Building activity in Sydney rises with Water Board permits reaching £520 810 last month, compared to £243 7S year prior. August figures show new builds valued at £419 041 and alterations at £101 769 versus £179 307 and £64 311 in August 1833. Prominent estates: Sydney merchant Mr Michael Stephen Foley, widower aged 19, leaves NSW £75 000 and England £35 000. Estate valued £68 705 left by Mr George Kenneth Chit, grazier of Courtlands, Scone, to widow and family.
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Australia
Ukl
NRASA
United States
Scotland
New Zealand
Canada
Switzerland
Land
Wales
Netherlands
Germany
Sweden
Norway
Italy
Sydney
Water Board
Michael Stephen Foley
New South Wales
George Kenneth Chit
Ciirtlands
Scone
Why Send Your Orders to H. Coote Jeweller
A period notice encourages sending orders to H. Coote Jeweller Glou cester with promises of trial results and City Prices. Catalogues are kept on hand and satisfaction is guaranteed.
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H. Coote
Jeweller
Gloucester
Federal Houses Set Meeting Date In October
The Governor-General proclaims Tuesday October 28 as the date for the meeting of both Houses of the new Federal Parliament. Parliamentarians will be sworn in after the opening ceremony, with a reception to the Duke of Gloucester on October 24. The first meeting of the UAP is expected October 2 to welcome supporters and discuss a new Speaker. Parliament stays in session through late November.
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Duke of Gloucester
U.A.P
Parliament House
House of Representatives
Adelaide League Members Free to Join Either Party
An Adelaide message states that members of the South Australian Liberal Country League may join either the UA or the AGP since the League is not affiliated. The move could affect figures like Mr. A. Cameron and Mr. Hawker, former Commerce Minister, who may join the new Ministry. Cameron has already said he will join the Country party.
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Earth
Solomon
Adelaide
South Australian
Liberal Country League
AGP
A. Cameron
Hawker
Commerce
Cameron
Country Party
Various World News Items and Trends
Elmwood’s life improving as new process cures warp. London clock shrapnel holes noted in war. London schoolchildren malnutrition at 4.7 percent, lowest on record. Lions block roads in Kruger Park. Red white blue roses grown by a Czech horticulturist. Wembley pool 80 by 200 feet, shallow at one end. Chinese misname film stars with playful translations. Lilliputian wedding at Vienna cathedral. bride groom 31, bride 25. Britain to approve 18 German factories for clothing. most workers British. London to Belfast rail trip cut from 7.5 hours to 3.75 by air rail service. Britain factory closures 409 last year. 46 new factories, 29,500 jobs, 95 expansions. Prince Harry’s tour triggers destruction of George portraits. More British marriages. first quarter 140k up on 1933.
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Elmwood
London
Kruger National Park
South Africa
Wembley
Charlie Chaplin
Britain
Belfast
Optometrist D I McDonald Visits Local Hotel
Optometrist D I McDonald F B C A Honours London will attend at the Commercial Hotel on Friday September 28 from 9 am to 5 pm for sight tests. Appointments may be obtained at A I Cayanough's Chemist. The notice includes stray phrases about marriage and a misrendered address.
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D. I. McDonald
F.B.C.A
London
Webster, Jack and McDonald ,Sydney Ltd
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Thie ‘Ting Yao
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