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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1921
Page
10
In a tense sequence, Mrs Ellison and Mr Royce probe a forgery and a missing lodger. Septimus, fearing exposure, confronts Penkridge’s landlady at a grim street doorway as they seek the truth about Penk and the Llone Court mystery.
In a fragmentary scene a detective and clerk discuss a suspect on the run. Mr Inkley notes the fugitive has slipped away while talk turns to pursuing Mr Jumper Penkridge by the heels. The exchange hints at a light, comic tone as the plot continues.
A British Medical Journal report on a meeting of the Officers of Schools Association shows medical officers opposing corporal punishment in schools. Dr Nash’s survey cites cane and birch as common but harmful, with leather straps and other devices noted. The study argues that better options reduce pain and damage, urging reform in disciplinary methods.
A chaotic account notes a German scroll about Shakespeare’s age and a possible identification of a “true deathmask” in Darmstadt. It mentions Villa Becker and a plaster cast, with references to Kessalstadt, the University of the Free Roman Business, and a long convoluted tale surrounding a relic and a mysterious grand father.
A fragment discusses gas lighting developments and their effects on urban life. It notes the rise of gas installation in Trinity Chant Adoni and Preswille, describing a three month construction window. The text mentions burner arrangements, safety concerns, and the lasting glow regardless of water exposure.
Floating lands and mats, formed by swift river currents, host various life forms transported from their homes. The vegetation is dense and often strong enough to hinder passage, suggesting natural rafts may sustain species across the region.
An article explains a method to cancel forgetfulness by concentrating on a memory item for sixty counts and letting the mind drift back to the target recall when needed. The technique aims to help the ordinary person remember items forgotten in pockets or hours past.
Fragmentary text shows a village scene at night with a knitter and a boy, a Blacksmith and a Laughing crowd in a pub. Talk of Arsenal, War Office errors, and an impending separation hints at a reflective, domestic mood.
In a London street tale, a man named Josh Padson discusses garden work and a plan to earn money by gambling luck and labor. He recalls borrowing from friends, facing regret, and dreaming of a windfall from future gardening jobs and a column about his misadventure.
A loud, satirical critique of the Royal Academy and its exhibits. The author mocks fashion, venues, and the fuss around art, mentioning Somerset House and the changing venue. The piece ridicules creaky commerce behind art and the cultural ritual of attending exhibitions.
A wingleless spinster in a fragmented narrative longs for companionship as she wanders through odd scenes and uncanny dialogue. The story shifts from the city to distant places including the Ptg Islands where mutual attraction amid cultural clashes surfaces.
A health note explains that a heavy evening meal aids digestion and promotes restful sleep by preventing a head full of blood and discomfort. It compares human digestion to animals who settle after supper and ends with casual banter from Mr. Cheerful and Mr. Courtney about singing and mood.
An eye specialist advises weekly crying to cleanse the nose and restore natural brilliance. The piece notes that voluntary tears are difficult to induce and cautions against overemphasis on forced weeping.
An account from South Melbourne outlines a bank manager's ongoing battle with wakefulness and fatigue. The unnamed narrator describes nightly insomnia linked to business worries and mental strain, noting temporary relief only after attempting various remedies. The text suggests lingering fatigue despite efforts to rest and recover.
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