17 Nov 1917
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Newspaper
Melton Express
Location
Melton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 17, 1917
Page
1
A note on Sir William Magnay Bart author of The Master Spirit a Red Chancellor and Lovers outlines his literary career and forthcoming works with emphasis on his scholarly contributions and public profile.
Tilghman and Dalray rescue Huberta Chilworth from island pirates after a violent pursuit along ragged coastlines. They discover Rassim Bey, murdered, inside a cave as the captors are confronted by de Gastard, who learns of the Bey’s death and pleads to escort Huberta to the harbor.
The three return along a cliff path as Huberta describes her abduction by a group serving Rassim Bey Effendi who lured her toward a cave. Aimed to frighten her into entering, they dragged her, blindfolded her, and threatened violence before the sight of her companions restored her. The party debates the truth of the Bey’s involvement and the rascals’ motives.
Tilghman and Dalray discuss the Baron's possible guilt over Rassim's murder on a troubled island. The Baron arrives with caution, returning a revolver and vowing to shed light on the mystery. Ras sim's death is described as foul and shocking, with the Baron mourning a trusted friend and noting the contrast with other locals.
A dense list from Bacchus Marsh Telegraph Office style directory noting businesses and residents with phone exchange references. Items include Albemarle C.L. T Stamford Hill 28 Austral Grain Co Parwan, Border Inn Mrs H Jones, Boyd Rowsley, Bridge Inn John Wailers, Cahill Refreshment Rooms Railway Station, Commercial Bank, Concentrated Milk Co, Crook F.H., Racing Club and Mechanics Institute clerk, Dairymen Co-operative, Dickie Charles Larderdery, Dugdale William Darley Road 38, Fairbairn L A & Co Auction, Federal Milk Co Factory 85, Ford E J Butcher 21, Gas Company 14, Grant W Millbank Returning Officer, Greene W P Rowsley 9, Hodgson H M Hdw Meht 13, Hjorth R T Undertaker 36, Medling Chas Storekeeper 11, Morton W Grant Storekeeper 2, Muir George Clifton 24, McDonald Edward Dr 3, National Bank 19, Platt Mrs Merrima House 8, Pollock Dr John Railway Hotel 27, Railway Station 12, Royal Hotel Main St F R Manning 26, Shire Hall Le Cocq Eng 15, Simon Bros Motor Garage 29, Simpson E L Butcher 29, Skinner J W Fruit Merit 30, The Express Crisp & Sons Printers 17, Water Commission 4, Wills & McVicar Livery Stables 19.
The Melton telephone exchange operates from 9 am to 6 pm on weekdays with Saturday hours 9 am to 12 noon. Notations mention Dixon Bros Exs and late Capt. Staughton of Eynesbury with references to Golden Fleece Hotel Mac's Hotel Shire Office Simpson & Co Ward H O K and Rockbank Williams Mra M H Gen Store.
Wrappers suitable for papers and other uses for soldiers are offered. Books priced at 25 for 3d or 50 for 6d, obtainable at Crisp & Sons, Church Street, Bao.
A brief announces available moneys to lend at prevailing rates. Lenders emphasize prompt decision times and clear terms. Potential borrowers are urged to contact the office for details on amounts, durations, and security requirements.
Mr F A Holroyd Permezel will attend Bacchus Marsh in the evening at his local office. Money to lend at 4 percent interest up to 60 percent of value offered. Local audience invited to consult.
TINSMITH, PLUMBER, and GAS FITTER advertise on Grant Street Bacchus Marsh. MILK CANS of 6 gallon wards, Joyce's and Harvey Shaw's tanks, Beet materials, Baths, Pumps, and general Tinware. ALSTON'S and BRYAN'S WIND MILLS are supplied and fixed at Melbourne prices.
Nicholson Street Footscray advertising a full range of marble and granite headstones memorials and Oem etery Kerrings. The firm emphasizes large stock and in house manufacture to quote reasonable prices.
G Dawe Monumental Sculptor located at Lygon and Princes streets Carlton advertises design manufacture and import of all monuments. George (Geo) H Henderson named as manager designer and manufacturer offering work across the state with best quality guaranteed and contact by phone 2466.
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