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Newspaper
Preston Leader
Location
Preston, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 27, 1915
Page
6
A new story titled Blind Justice will be commenced next week, drawing attention for its anticipated debut. The work is set to begin publication in the coming days, promising a dramatic narrative arc and strong interest from readers.
Eugenia Wolf faces debt, deceit, and shifting loyalties as a tangled Lancashire visit tests trust. Major Bailey, Ward, and Ormerod intrigue collide while romance with Royle Ormerod finally resolves, revealing true intent and safety.
The passage argues that small tokens like a lock of hair or a flower reveal love and trust, while lack of sentiment shows shallowness. It asserts reputation is what others see, but character is proven by behavior when alone. True character is shown in the dark as well as in daylight.
A historical article explains how drainage increases soil moisture retention, aeration, and fertility. It details how underdraining lifts excess water, reduces surface runoff, and creates uniform soil conditions, with a Melbourne farm example showing £6 per acre cost and fourfold long-term profit. The piece notes clay soils crack without drains and how underground pipes improve root growth and crop yields.
A patriotic tribute recounts heroic submarine crews who faced fatal risks during early maneuvers. It highlights rescues, daring repairs, and the calm, skilled actions of lieutenants, petty officers, and sailors aboard multiple vessels, including accidents at Queanstown Harbor and off Follesstone, praising their devotion and endurance.
A fragment discusses methods to pass something through a surface rather than letting it run away. The language hints at experimental or technical wording but lacks clear subject, date, or proper nouns. The readable portion suggests exploring how to direct flow or matter inward rather than loss on the exterior.
A survey of world famous war pictures and artists inspired by battle's horrors. Verestgin’s dramatic Napoleonic retreat and Kaiser's awe are noted, with Wiertz and others depicting Napoleons torment and Waterloo horrors. Lady Butler and Noel Paton evoke patriotism, while Copenhagen and naval scenes by M Henry elevate maritime conflict in powerful, enduring images.
In a historic move Rev. Mr Naismith of St Boswells receives leave from the Tufted Free Church Presbytery of Galnehiela to join the army. He volunteered for four years with the Special Reserve and was sent to join the artillery, leaving his congregation as war erupts. The Presbytery praises his noble action and prays for his safe return.
Wartime celebrations delay Montuvesqia events as Belgians honor the War of Independence. A wooden leg figure in Brussels barricades, linked to 1830 fighting, spurred the legend of Jambe da Bola the Wooden Log, symbolizing the stubborn endurance of the period.
A collection of quaint, moral anecdotes on effort honesty and personal growth. A church carpet joke about heaven contrasts with a school anecdote where a student and teacher spar over Washington’s early life. The piece argues against superficial thinking and for disciplined, automatic thoughtful habit formation.
The article laments Germany's destruction of Rheims Cathedral, famed as France's coronation site and home to the world renowned rose window and royal statues. It compares Notre Dame and Amiens, notes the Sainte Chapelle and Trouen heart relic, and highlights Chartres and other great Gothic façades, windows, and sculptures.
In a shipyard guarding Navy secrets, strict surveillance and secrecy rules curbed leaks. Two men sneaked aboard a cruiser during construction and were captured. A later inspection revealed heavy damage to turbine components, which could have caused months of repairs if the vessel had been powered.
A man named McNair in Toronto is said to possess a remarkable memory for weather. By recalling dates and days from the distant past, he claims to predict past weather with accuracy using data from the Observatory. Tests by academics reportedly confirm his answers, yet he still works as a clerk managing modern affairs.
The text urges readers that all men have frailties and that true friendship comes with imperfections. It counsels shaping a beauty of conduct from within, beyond what surrounding circumstances or environment might naturally prompt.
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