Detective's careful search uncovers clues in missing master case
Private Deverve Garden scrutinizes crime scene in a London drawing room. He notes conflicting footprints and a secret exit, toys with Polly, and contemplates a detectives line on a missing master, while plotting to recruit Polly as an aide. The unfolding charade hints at deeper intrigue behind the disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhessia
Ile
Garden
Tie Trail
Harley Peace
Newgate
Raperedd
Taivent
Schau
Avon
Polly
Han
Hind
Certieman
Sizdy
Mr. Garden
Cook
Commissariat
Harry
Larry
Potts
Jack
Tie
Martha
Matilda
Tolly
Mining bulletin from Temora reports a 5 ton parcel return
A 5 ton parcel from Ton kin a Pirate Kingdom Combamine crushed at the Reward battery and yielded a total of 46z Tdwt loer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temora
Tonkin
Combamine
Poem Promotes Lowe's Waterproof Macintoshes in Oxford Street
A humorous verse urges ladies to avoid rain distress and buy a neat waterproof macintosh at Lowe's in Oxford Street. It notes soaked frocks and bedraggled hair and promotes Lowe's windproof garments as the best protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe's
Oxford-street
Poem Snippet Reflects on Change and Endurance
A short verse notes life’s swings from smiles to frowns and the idea that future troubles may come. It mentions coughs and colds and praises Woods Great Peppermint Cure as an orienting reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Lanes
Western Australia
Remarkable £60 hatter case at Water Police Court
Edward Nield a 95 year old chemist faced a Water Police Court charge for July 18 1902 deception to obtain £50 from Edgar Wareham. Evidence traced money payments and cheques tied to a Brisbane business scheme with a supposed Australian importer company. Prosecutors described a complex fraud with partners advertisements and a planned stampable agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Police Court
Isaaca
Edward Nield
Edgar James Wareham
William Blackburn
H. Brown
Grosvenor Hotel
Accused
Petersham
Sie
Brown
Sovereiens
Wareham
Wm'lle Coving
Sy ‘Ley Morning Herald
Victoria Parade
Homrbuch
Ti' Paw
Queensland
Herald Office
Aod
Theroevenor Hotel
Grosvenor
Fim
Australian Im Porting Ard Manufacturing Company
Melbourne-street
Brisbane
aMrea
New South Walea
Brin
New South Wales
Moury
Bargate
Ofert
Moorealtreet
Moore-street
Ralph Tudor
Sydney Morning Herald
Boring
Accused Denies Fraud as Bankruptcy Upsets Plans
The defendant testified to a genuine Brisbane business and a bona fide deal with Wareham. Unexpected bankruptcy proceedings in Brisbane disrupted his plans and he was committed for trial at the September sessions. Public meetings urged suburbs along the route to awaken voters to poor constituency treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Wareham
Abbottsford Tramdelays and crowding complaints
An Abbottsford area reader complains about tram congestion on the Redford to Abbottsford route during 7 to 9 am and evening hours. The letter criticizes poor tram quality and crowded cars, noting passengers standing and packing onto every available space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening News
Redford
Abboteford
Randwick
Pitt-atreet
Proceeds Donated From Recent Sydney Sheep Sales
At a meeting in Mr Weaver's office secretary Mr E R Moser announced donation of ticket sale proceeds from late sales. Beneficiaries include Queen Victoria Home for Consumptives £65 1s 6d, St Vincent's Hospital £3 2s, Sydney Hospital £3 8s, Prince Alfred Hospital £3 3s, Civil Ambulance £2 2s, St John's Ambulance £2 2s, Infant Home Athfield £3 1s, total £53 1s 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Moser
Sydney
Messra Goldsbrough, Mort, and Company, Limited
Weaver and
St. Vincent's Hospital
North Shore Hospital
Auburn Cottage Hospital
Marrickville Cottage Hospital
Sydney Hospital
Prince Alfred
Glebe
Industrial Blind Institution
Boomerang-street
Deaf
Civil Ambulance and Transport Brigate
St. John’s Ambulance Association
Prigade
Infants’ Home
Athfield
Randwick
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Burford Dellanoy
Jacs Garden
Mr. Raper
B. AY
Indigo
Serge
Austral
Austral Clothiers
George-Street
ADE
Seasott
Changsha
Bennett Purveyors
Aig
Co-Operative Stores
George ST
Tony Shapes
Tooheys, Limited
THE
Abbotsford Tram
Arman
Electro-Medical 4
Surgical Institute
Commonwealth
Victoria
Nowth
Tos Marasmo Dreecros
Merriors
Institute For
Cduas
Carecar, Naw
Auea Alver
Iadlarat
Teoukieg
W.T
Mension
W.L
Freeman , Wallace
Hewvano Freeman
Sickald Wallact
Electro-Medical
Crecy
Marcus Clark
Newlex
Hugh Ross and Sons’ Stock
Waverley
Mikel
Inigell
I Gall
Tina
Aysa
Israel
Ceylon
Cialburn & Sussex Sts
Raey
Beaconefield
St. J. Hale
Market Street
Cornell
Clarence
Kaji
W. H. Wigzell
William ST
Palmecot
Giher
Brady Bros
George Street
Exirxua
Lurz
Prof- A
Rocens
Collins ST
Melbourne
Wwice
Miller’s Feather Shop
Shargeu
Beagot-Bradlaugh
Eeerey
Park-st
Bydney
Annie Besa
Toda Beat
Ie Patten
Boas Ta Lechter
Bear
Park St
Maria Mona
Maria Oka
Cele
Whelesals
4. & Newfort, Sons & CO
William Wil
Park‘street
Wilson
J. Cha Berndment
Gratef
Orting
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