Detective probes household after Mrs Raper mystery
A detective in a late 19th century style scene questions Polly Garden and other house staff about the disappearance of Mr Arthur Raper. He tests alibis, reviews nursing, and investigates the smoking evidence, a cadbox and a big box of cigarettes, while weighing suspects including the nurse, cook, housemaid, doctor Morgan, and Raper’s brother. The scene ends with the question of doctor or mistress involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acre
Polly
Poly
Garden
Sueneck
Raper
Melalr
Missis
England
Morgan
Dr. Morgan
Lim
Ubeo
Biessyer
Scratch a Pollly in a Locked Room Mystery
A detective and Polly discuss how a cigarette vase ended up in a room with a locked door. They speculate about who could have entered, whether the master had come down, and if others aided a quieting plan as dramatic imaginings reveal the theatre of crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lolly
Polly
Mr. Garden
Raper
Pelly
Kilwinning Orient Waltz and King Edward Waltz Feature New Music
New music note reports a batch of waltzes from Messia Nicholson and Company. The Kilwinning Orient Waltz by Male Cramp has been performed by De Groen's Vice-regal Orchestra and praised for its lively touch. The King Edward Waltz, showing F. W. Homann's loyalty, is published by W Healing and Company with a tuneful main motive. Consolation for piano by Alex Rea is also released, showing thoughtful harmonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messia
Nicholson and Company
Male Cramp
de Groen
Vice-regal
Wermth
F. W. Homann
W. Healing and Company
Alex. Rea
Poisoned Blood and Kidney Liver Cure Advert
Poised with claims that poor kidney and liver function foul the blood causing rheumatic and nervous ailments, the ad promotes Warner's Safe Cure as a speedy permanent restoration. It touts natural vitalising effects, and urges readers to buy through shopkeepers, also promising a Lethe wire mattress for lasting comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Explainer on Coal Mine Explosions by Prof Liversidge
Professor Liversidge explains common mine explosion causes including firedamp and coal dust, noting that coal dust can ignite when mixed with air and exposed to a heat source. He cites a Royal Commission finding, discusses damp afterdamp effects, and describes gases like carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide involved in mining disasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening News
Liversidge
Liversidze
Mount Kembia
Maraby
Pyrmont
England
Marseilles
Stokehold
British and French Antilles Disaster Fund listed gifts
The committee records new subscriptions and totals, noting previous acknowledgments of £257 9d. Contributions come from Bank of New Zealand, individuals, churches, municipal bodies, and societies across Australia and New Zealand, with a total reported as £714 138 11d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of New Zealand
J. M.fadyen
M. Brasier du Thuy
J. Martin
H. Thomas
D. Smith
A. Brooks
C. Sobers
L. Master
W. Grovey
A. Gabriel
W. Holder
W. Rosevell
J. Russell
A. J. Carter
Brisbane
R. Metayer
O'Connell-Street
Sydney
Esper Nassour
Turkey
E. Mazure
Adelaide
M. Shard
Murrumburrah
Western Australia
Dr. Kenny
Congregational Church
C. G. Fergusson
Coolgardle
A. Lawley
W. T. Loton
Perth
Presbyterian Church
Cottesloe
Bean Grothers
Adelaide Timber Company
Balladonia
Church of Christ
Public Works Department
E. King-Drake
A. W. Stubbs
Walkera and
U Company
Australian Newspaper Company
W. Burgess
W. Parbury
E. Halliday
E. Hardy
J. C. Port
Pharmaceutical Society
A. Seligsom
Friends
H. Darling
Ofhers Institute For
J. Shaddick
R. Stone
A. Birch
D. J. Freedman
J. Dalworth
Dr. Hope
E. Robinson
D. Burt
BR. Fowler
Revy
C. BE. Lefroy
J. Whittington
Avery
W. E. Victor
L. N
O'Neill
J. Morgan
W. Atkins
G. EL
Wool and wheat shipments and a regional rail extension
For the year ended June 30 shipments from Molong Station totaled 6548 bales of wool and 61 221 bags of wheat to Sydney, with prior year figures 6576 bales and 47 005 bags. The Public Works Committee heard Glenroy evidence on extending the railway from Wagea to Humula, with witnesses noting potential growth for the Rosewood and Gienroy areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Molong
Parliamentary Public Works Committee
Glenroy
Wagea
Humula
Rosewood
Gienroy
CURES BAD COLDS. Cough Remedy Acts on Nature
A brief item notes a cough remedy marketed with claims to cure bad colds by using natural action. No further details are provided in the fragment.
Drought Drags On Across Riverina and Molong Regions
The drought cripples Riverina with crops at a standstill and severe frosts nightly. Pasturage lacks body and water is scarce, forcing carting for domestic use. Meat prices rise to famine levels as bread climbs. Molong reports record light wheat prospects and a local butcher sourcing sheep from Sydney. Tumberumba notes meat prices rising while rabbits replace beef for many, selling at 4d to 4d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narrandera
Riverina
Molong
Sydney
Mining News From District Amid Shaft Plans
Very little mining news at district centres with a local stir over a Kangiara find fourteen miles away. Prospector crews report a reserve and plan to drive a shaft under the road toward surrounding districts. At the Warden's Court H W Summer was granted suspension of labour conditions on his 10 leases at Spring Range due to a water supply famine.
Indian Forestry article praised by editor reader letter
A reader writes to the Evening News praising J A G M for the Indian Forestry piece in the supplement of the 12th. The correspondent urges more on the old school of Indian forestry and its French origins in Nancy and the 1870 disruption by Uhlans. The letter expresses hope for future articles by J A G M and broader discussion for legislators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening News
Australia
Nancy
France
India
T. J. Murray
Shearers Hut Conditions Demand Fairer Treatment
A letter from a traveling shearer criticizes drought impacts and station owners for neglecting hut quality and welfare. He argues the government relies on inspectors yet fails to ensure proper housing, fuel, and health standards for workers, urging arbitration outcomes to address health over wages. He notes overstocking, fodder neglect, and profits from sheep sales as all affecting workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
New South Wales
Deg Kennele
Arbitration Court
Wanderer
Shearers’ Hut
Australia
Bondsmen seek release from bond for coach service contractor
Bondsmen for the contractor operating the Wae gs Fasshsonna weal coach service have filed for release from their bond with the Postmaster General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waegs Fasshsonna Weal Coach Service
Coronation Church Parades Planned for Coronation Day
Coronation Day church parades will proceed with minor time changes. St Andrew's Cathedral service 10:00 a.m. and Town Hall 11:15 a.m. A guard of honour will be provided at St Andrew's by the 5th Regiment for His Excellency the Governor. Troops meet at Chancery Square 9:15 a.m. for St Matthias Paddington and All Saints Woollahra. 10:30 p.m. Town Hall return under Lt Col Oldershaw. St Mary's Cathedral parade at 9:20 a.m. with service at 9 or 10 a.m. under Major Freehill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew's Cathedral
Town Hall
Sth
St. Andrew’'s
Chancery Square
G. W. Waddell
St. Mathias
Paddington
All Saints
Woollahra
Artillery
United Service
W. Oldershaw
St. Mary's Cathedral
Enterprising firm opens Newcastle branch warehouse event
A luncheon with leaders from Maitland and Hunter Valley towns saw Hubert Reid and Company formally open their Newcastle soft goods warehouse at King and Perkin streets. Robert Reid MLC outlined British commercial character and honesty as foundations of empire trade while W B Sharp praised local business growth and the Newcastle branch’s display space and layout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle and District
Maitland
Hunter Valley
Alderman Cann
Messrs
Hubert Reid
Newcastle
Pringle
Stoddard
Sydney
Australia
Robert Reid
M.L.C
Victoria
Britain
Great Britain
British Empire
W.B. Sharp
Newcastle Chamber of Commerce
Robert Reid and Company, Limited
Adelaide
Brisbane
Perkin and
King Streets
Staged hold up reported near Castlereagh and rail plans update
John Byrnes of Castlereagh reported being held up by three men on the Emu Plains to Castlereagh road. One man produced a revolver and others searched his pockets taking 19s 6d, with threats if he visited Peorith. Ongoing royal commission work on Mur rumbidgee and Lachlan rivers delayed due to Mr Murray's pneumonia. Usher, Railway Commissioners, inspected Wingham for North Coast railway plans as local dairying and Crown land leasing rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Byrnes
Castlereagh
Emu Plains
Byrnes
Peorith
Stuart Murray
Murrumbidgee
Lachlan
Murray
Royal Commission
Usher
Wingham
Railway League
Free veterinary book on Condy’s Fluid cures
A free veterinary book advocates Condy’s Fluid as a universal cure for common animal ailments. It lists treatments for horses, dogs, sheep, cattle, and poultry including sore shoulders, broken knees, thrush, cracked heels, scab, foot problems, fly, wounds, and grease with endorsements from eminent veterinary surgeons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery
Condy
Athletes urged to use Scott's Emulsion for coughs
An advertising letter extols Scott's Emulsion as preventive health support for athletes facing training and competition. It cites Percy Gourlay from Isleworth in 1901 who recovered from a cold and cough after three weeks of use. The piece touts cod liver oil with hypophosphites as strengtheners and urges samples via Sydney address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mona House
Isleworth
Middlesex
England
Scott
Gourlay
Stott
Scott and Bowne, Limited
Kent Street
Sydney
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Kaper
Sean
Woods
NEW Music
Professor Liversidge
Tindlan Forestry
Taylor Bros
Absolutely
Fry
China
Ceylon
Trinidad
S. Bennett
Co-operative Stores
George St
Coronation
Percy Gourlay
Hotige
Geate
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