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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1907
Page
5
A fragmentary poetry passage presents Ella Wheeler Wilcox’s Elusion lines on truth and inner power, then shifts to James B. Kenyon’s verse about nature’s beauty and concealed charm. The text blends portraits of poetic vision with lyrical amateur musings.
An item notes the first publication of Adeline Sergeant's novel The Luck of the House and lists her other works including The Story of 2 Penitent Law and Under False Pretences. The brief notice highlights the author’s prolific output and series of mentioned titles.
Stella Raeburn, grieving after a quarrel with John Hansington, sobs on a hillside above the Braan near Dunkeld. A distinguished stranger hurries toward a distant cry from the Hermitage Falls and arrives at the bank to witness a troubling scene in the swift, yellow-foamed water.
A fifteen year old girl Molly and Stella Strand near a dangerous river bank when Molly loses balance, then Alan Moncrieff appears with a parasol to steady her. Molly’s father Raeburn Moncrieff arrives, praises Stella, and invites her to Torresmuir for safety. Stella recalls Dundee origins and meets Molly and Bertie.
The article extols perennials for year round gardens and describes how to grow and divide them, notes shade and sun preferences, and lists examples such as hollyhocks delphiniums and poppies. It also describes a foldable tent structure for viewing and shelter, noting pricing options from £4 for a small tent to higher costs for larger sizes.
Thinning fruit reduces overwork and yields better long term crops. It raises fruit quality and prices, with well thinned trees producing sturdier yields year after year. Pears plums apricots peaches also repay labor, while small apples fetch less in markets and well thinned fruit commands good prices.
The description critiques common garden tents, noting flawed pole and canopy construction. It explains the stringing and pegging method, the central ground pole reach, and the tendency of many tents to be cheap yet unsuitable for reliable lawn use.
A fashion column discusses linen shirt designs with flat pleats, color schemes in navy blue serge, powder blue linen, and lace accents. It references parade detractions and inverted platitude as part of sociocultural commentary, noting attire and public display motifs.
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