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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
10
Roberta Hastings, Mason, and the Pavement House crew swirl through a Victorian social maze. Mason, indecisive and prone to self-doubt, courts Roberta while hidden tensions with family and work complicate love and ambition amid a city quarter of old houses, editors, and unspoken desires.
The Jungfrau railway tunnel extends from Elemeer station to Jungfrau Joch at 11 400 feet above sea level, piercing through glaciers about 2000 feet below the peak of Mount Jungfrau. Construction began sixteen years ago and the line is nearly finished, extending roughly half the total mile length.
A collection of brief anecdotes features a nervous groom at his wedding, a recruit asked how to treat a drunken man, and tales of Irish servants and scientists. Other vignettes include busy officials, a boy named Tommy under Tompkins, Labouchere in America, Becky and her parent, and a farmer’s lesson on education versus farming.
A narrow road incident shows a young woman aiding a mud covered rider while a graceful misadventure unfolds. The second tale recalls Pierpont Morgan's quip about carrying an empty birdcage to avoid questions about personal affairs and wealth.
A wartime style household recipe roundup details stewing veal cuts with parsley bay onion and stock, and tips for veal skewers and cutlets. It shows the method for stewing veal with butter, stock, lemon juice, and seasoning, plus steps for ham croquettes and veal croquettes with herbs and vegetables.
A fragmented catalog style note describes a simple costume with a secured collar and surplice like front. It suggests the outfit can be easily sewn by an amateur, highlighting a light decorative design and a cheeky blontest theme.
The item describes a plain basque to wear with a skirt, optional inner wear, and kimono style sleeves sewn in. It notes a two piece model by M Thornood Co sole agents at 191 Collins Street Melbourne, with Butter paper patterns G168 and skirt patterns 514 in specified sizes, priced 10d posted.
A discussion on organizing a photographic dark room for efficiency and safety. Emphasizes a dedicated space, properly arranged chemicals, labeled bottles, consistent shelving, and a ventilated, well lit area to prevent delays and health risks.
A San Francisco Areonaut columnist notes a sensational incident where a female attorney faced a male rival who adjourned a case by claiming her absence. The writer suggests future women lawyers may drive major state business, while alarmists warn of heightened tension if such progress stalls.
A French report notes domesticated elephants in Siam with fears of decline. Prices cited: 500 for a male and 400 for a female. Elephants mature around twenty five, with hunting controlled by the State and a duty of 20 pounds per animal. Ivory exports valued at 4,000? suggesting limited national tolerance for opulence.
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