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Newspaper
Singleton Argus And Upper Hunter General Advocate
Location
Singleton, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1879
Page
1
An Australian frontier romance unfolds in May's world of service, flirtation, and social pressure. Captain Carew courts May amid Aunt Dorothy's alarm, a thunderstorm, and village gossip. Love blossoms, then withers as Carew leaves to join another, leaving May to endure illness and longing.
The piece reflects on unseen private influences behind famous statesmen, orators, and writers. It argues that many success stories hinge on subtle, supportive people who guided and inspired, often unseen, shaping heights unreachable without their quiet aid.
A curiously moral essay argues true beauty comes from a noble soul not facial cosmetics. It asserts youth fades but inner character keeps beauty alive, then notes a political quip about office holders constantly swearing.
A杂 mixture of science query on kangaroos tail use in long jumps, witty Prince Bismarck anecdotes from Vienna, and a Paris Nihilist letters mock piece. It also covers a London gallery quip about Australian attire and the British Goat Society forming at Dairy Show with Goats’ dairy potential.
Captain Carew, handsome in uniform, asks Miss White to marry him during a spring Government House gathering. She accepts with a decisive kiss, imagining social triumph over rivals as they stroll the moonlit gardens toward a new union.
English newspaper man reports the death of Lionel Lawcon formerly Levy, long known as Lanaona. He left most of his fortune to relatives though never married, including a daughter who wed at Bir Guo and a Harrow son Frankaweon. The will, dated 18675, left residue to a niece and nephews, with each share about £20,000 yearly. Lawson owned the Gaiety Theatre and valued assets exceed £900,000 not counting freeholds. The will was kept by Alfred Cox, solicitor, with only one person aware of its existence before Lawson’s death.
A Lima correspondent reports the Perarian steamer Amercar attempted to destroy the Chilean ironclad Huascar with an English torpedo. The weapon veered back toward the ship and was diverted by a lieutenant who leaped aboard and steered it to miss the vessel, passing near the stern.
Palmer notes advise saving waste wood or coal for garden use due to ammonia content and re absorption properties. Charcoal aids insect control and soil fertilization but must not mix with lime. dry and salt can boost dryness. Water-stored material makes excellent houseplant fertilizer, and when mixed with salt enhances bloom in flowers, onions, and cabbage, with compost ratios provided.
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