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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
2
In this reminiscence, ex Inspector George Almersfong recalls early career days with the Hillport police facing a bold burglary wave. He describes disguises, a cordon strategy, and a long pursuit leading to Black Bam and the gang’s capture with substantial loot seized and suspects jailed.
A charming description of a child's sailor outfit, featuring a white duck or linen fabric, a stiff collar, and blue galuten boot accents. The piece notes the appeal of the style to little girls and suggests styling details for a neat, dainty appearance.
A reminiscence from Tuskio’s Life and Letters recalls a disciple who rails against railways yet travels by post and train to visit Brantwood. Mr Cook notes Ruskin’s view favors prayer against railways while using them, a paradox that leaves him a melancholy, Platonic observer.
An archival note traces the Birmingham Festival from its 1768 start under Capel Bond to later leadership by Thomas Greatorex, then William Knyvait and Thomas Munden, highlighting the festival’s evolving baton from 1798 onward and Greatorex’s long tenure until his death.
The article surveys Halley’s comet and Newton’s laws, detailing Halley’s prediction of its return, the nature of cometary orbits from elliptical to parabolic paths, and the influence of planetary gravitation on a comet’s trajectory. It also explains comet composition, tail formation, and why comets rarely disturb planets.
The Break-up Committee led by Mrs Sidney Webb expands beyond meetings through broad literature and broad-based support. Members include artisans, administrators, doctors, guardians, and a strong group of reform-minded conservatives seeking to abolish destitution through public health and system reform. A campaign of public meetings is planned starting October 12 at St James's Hall with notable speakers and further meetings through December and into the holiday season.
Sir Ralph Moor formerly High Commissioner for Southern Nigeria died from cyanide poisoning at his home after a long battle with insomnia and tropical illnesses. The inquest at Mortlake heard of malaria, blackwater fever, gout, and repeated doctor visits. Lady Adrienne Moor testified to a peaceful morning before his death and a note about wasps, with the bottle on his writing table. A servant recalled seeing him last at 16:36 the prior day. the coroner ruled death by cyanide with deliberate ingestion during a period of insomnia.
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