The Agony Column Trail of a Manchester Jewel Theft
A detective recalls a case where a forged Agony column hint led him to track Jerry Bolton and Bill Adams from Manchester to a burglar’s ex-home. The tale unfolds with a 6.50 train clue, a secret meet between Gerald and Elma, and a dramatic arrest exposing stolen jewels beneath a kitchen floor. The piece ends with the narrator noting past failures and a wish to someday publish a fuller account.
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Manchester
Elma
Gerald
Ake
Jinea
Jerry Bolton
Jerry
Canada
Jerry Dalton
Bill Adams
Bo Bill Adams
Bill Adama
Detective Grey
Inet
Foot-rope folly ends with Captain Murphy backing down
A Norwegian sailor on the American four master Bhennaah defies the captain after a failed foot-rope repair. He tumbles from the rigging, lands on a canvas boat tarpaulin, survives, then confronts the captain with a wild glare. The legendary Captain Murphy, famed to seafarers, backs down and avoids a fight.
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Bhennaah
Amn Murphy
Sears
Royal Yard
Banda
Johnson
Catalon Murphy
Rural Bus Schedule from Hocking Office to Outlying Areas
Daily service from Hocking Office, St Arnaud, except Sunday, at 6 90 a.m. to St Arnaud North and adjacent stops. Routes include Darkbones, GreGro North, Treynor's Lagoon, Avon Plaine, Retaro daily with Avon Plaies departure at 0 80 a.m. and arrival at Bt Aroead at 1 90 p.m.
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Hocking Office
St. Arnaud
Longtime memory of a rejected proposal recalled
She recalls a proposal from thirty years ago that she rejected. He agrees it is one of his most treasured recollections from youth. The exchange reveals enduring nostalgia and a shared history between the pair.
Gaekwar’s Jewels Astonish British Observers
The Gaekwar of Baroda possesses jewels unmatched by Indian princes. A carpet four yards square, woven with rubies diamonds and pearls, is valued at about eight hundred thousand pounds. It was meant for Mahomet's coffin at Mecca but remained with the Gaekwar and was shown in Delhi in 1805. A diamond necklace worth over two million pounds is also cited as the world’s most magnificent.
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India
Gaeway
Baroda
England
Mahomet
Mecca
Gaekwar
Delhi
Mistaken Identity in Convent Book Choice
Mother Superior buys Micah Clarke misunderstanding author Conan Doyle as a clerical name. Novices enjoy the racy opening while older nuns are startled. A wrong line led to the joke that Canon should be a miracle, until the error is finally acknowledged.
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Conan Doyle
Iriah
Micah Clarke
Asabe
Jack Robinson and the origin of a famous saying
The text recounts the real life politician John Robinson a favorite of George I who served as Harwich MP for many years. He faced accusations of bribery and was linked to the origin of the saying Name, name as Sheridan taunted him during a debate on the Treasury bench.
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Jack Robinson
John Robinson
George I
Harwich
Sheridan
Robinson
Treasury
Three desires women seek and social secrets
An era editorial prompts readers with three enduring questions about women: how to win a good husband, perpetual youth, and vanity driven fashion. The dialogue references Mrs Barkley and Mr Barkley and mentions a conductor named Dobson during a time of social commentary and humorous exchange.
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Vanity B
Eve
Child Care Request From Local Family Sparks School Aid Talk
A fragmented note from a local family seeking child care support surfaces amid discussions on school funding. Officials acknowledge the need for safer access to childcare and potential program adjustments.
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Arabia
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Krav Ber
Medina
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Ingot
Kircat Notley
Karmala
Sydney
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Victoria Hotel
St, Arnaud
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Thareaay
Mitchell's Hill
Kooreh
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Wecorsday
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Ture
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Otory
Tards & CO
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Grarest
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Gaekwar's
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Napier Street
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Napier St
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Tyrea
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Red Bird Cycle
Aloo Perfect
Ivanhoe
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Comemerity
ST. Arnaud Mercury
James Malcolm and Coy. Proprietary Limited
Millers and Grain Merchants
M'Mahon Street
Bell, Meg
Andrew Hag
Alleo
Lewis Bros., Proprietors
Mrs. Barkley
Mr. Barkley
Yabsley
Dobson
Yabaley
Town Hall Hotel
E. J. Western
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Ahe
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Moderale
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Shortridge Bus
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Ferriea Bros
Condomalio
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Alma Streets
Mason, IT
St. Arnaud and District
J. Lorimer & Co
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NTN Princial
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Supreme Court
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Wedoesdey
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County Court
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Angus
Thureday
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