Woman's Tragedy and a Detective's Pursuit
A suspenseful scene unfolds as Allen Braddock fears for a threatened French actress and Miss Starr. Jack Braddock faces rivals while Miss Starr confronts a dangerous revelation before a planned midnight confrontation with Jersey Pete's gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl
Pony Jack
Jersey Pete
Roxy Higgins
Pete
Jack Braddock
Roxy
Deacon
Braddock
Jersey
Miss Green
Miss Starr
The Tempest Breaks in Lindholm Mystery
Allen discovers jewels in Carl Masters possession and realizes they are the wife’s dowry. The moment triggers questions about a past night, Macintyre, and a shadowy woman as the plot deepens with hints of hidden identities and risky reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Lindholm
New York
Dan Drayton
Carl Masters
Mike
Macintyre
Mac
Irrigation advances boost Queensland sugar industry
Dr Maxwell, the Queensland sugar expert, returns to Brisbane after visiting the Burdekin delta with Bundaberg farmers. He reports on irrigation gains by private estates like Pioneer, Kalamia, Bingera and Fairymead, and predicts about 20 000 tons annual sugar from Bundaberg district plants, noting abundant underground water and sea inflow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell
Queensland
Brisbane
Burdekin Delta
Bundaberg
Courier
Pioneer Estate
Kalamia
Grab
Mr M Namara Appointed Secretary of Gundagaj Rabbit Board
John M Namara of Tumut is appointed secretary to the Gundagaj Rabbit Board. George Rheinberger a blacksmith died in Bega Hospital from typhoid fever after a three week illness. He was 35, a native of the district and known for representing the Southern Football Union in matches against Sydney teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M'Namara
Tumut
Gundagaj Rabbit Board
George Rheinberger
Bega Hospital
Southern Football Union
Sydney
Stearns Headache Cure Promoted by Helidon Spa Ad
An advertisement asserts Stearns Headache Cure is the original safest remedy for all headaches and can be obtained from all chemists if Stearns is insisted on. It claims no other cure is exactly like it and promises a refreshing sleep from Helidon Spa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stearns
Kingston Denies Nobel Reward Talk and Jokes of Vermin Destruction
Melbourne interview reveals Mr. Kingston dismissing Nobel prize rumors about himself or Mr. Watson Labour leader. He jokes that even if rewards existed for vermin destruction, the writer’s scalp would be forfeit for wickedness. Reporter notes Kingston's amusement and departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Melbourne
Tlevald
Argus
Wwe
Watson
Labour Party
Rewerda
Mr. Kingston
Water and Sewerage Amending Bill Discussed at Board Meeting
The Water and Sewerage Board reported a large drop in outstanding rates since June 30 with £2681 15s 2d reduced to £443 6s 9d and £381 1s 9d disputed. Alderman Healey urged informing the Premier to support the Bill this session to prevent deficits and enable sewer management amid plague fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Aml Sewerage Board
Garrard
Old City
Healey
Rinlg
Alderman Griffin
Woman Swallows Hairpin Amid Hotel Row at Manly
On Wednesday afternoon married woman Sarah M Keown quarrelled with her husband at a beach hotel near Manly. She later attempted to drown herself in the water after swallowing a hairpin. Police remanded her for medical care while she awaits further proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah M' Keown
Beach
Manly
Jacob Henle
Thomas
Heale
John Kiely
Ete
Isames
Water Police
Greendale
Prohibition Referendum Sparks Ontario Debate
A letter to the editor notes New Zealand temperance victories and reports Ontario’s referendum on liquor prohibition under the Canada Temperance Act. It cites Septembers plebiscite results with 278,380 for prohibition and 264,000 against nationally, Quebec opposing, and suggests today’s referendum may shift outcomes. The writer includes figures from the Pioneer of Toronto dated October 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening News
New Zealand
Ontario
Canada
Dominion
Quebec
Pioneer
Toronto
Ont
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Columbia
Plebiscite Vote Totals Across Ontario In 1894
Figures summarize plebiscite results from January 3 1894 in Ontario with counts for Prohibition and Opposed votes by men and women. Totals show 288 081 votes cast with Prohibition leading by a margin of 1017 in the province-wide plebiscite. Additional provincial plebiscites are listed with dates and outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Una
Tate
Riten
A Good Character Pears Boop Cosmetic Note
A vintage ad copy extols Pears Boop as agreeable in perfume and soothing to the skin. It claims the product makes hands white and firm, the complexion bright and cheerful, and the skin soft and velvet smooth. Also mentions A.Y.2 buys Taylor Broa Pure Jam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pears’ Boop
Pearse’ Boop
Salmon Shoals At Circular Quay Attract Local Market
Salmon shoals from Arripis Salar Gunth visit the coast. An offshore fishing boat tied up near the Sydney Ferries office at Circular Quay with salmon weighing from large to 10 lb each. Fishermen sold the catch for 1 each, but the fish would have spoiled and become inedible if taken to Woolloomooloo Markets by Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Ferries
Circular Quay
Voice of the People on Dying as a Luxury at Sydney Hospital
A letter from Mosman's Bay argues dying is not a luxury but urges hospital support. The writer praises Sydney Hospital nurses and asks readers to visit wards to witness suffering and to contribute, noting many contribute only flowers or literature while the ill need care and transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxy
Jack
Jerry Maclivyrel
Morton
Miss Starr
Pony Jack
Jack Ro Braddock
New York
New Orleans
L Owly
Braddock
Stud
Llen
Ponyick
Cory
Starr
Ani
Mary Topk
Miss Suarr
Lou
Ler
Gove
Tammot
Bai
Kidnay
Jack Braddock
Mosman’s Bay
Sydney Hospital
Hours of Caol Warders at Albury Gaol
James Andrews describes excessive night shifts for warders at Albury Gaol. Six officers share duties. warders work two weeks of night shifts with 17 to 19 hour stretches, clocking visits to five stations each 15 minute meal allowance. He claims actual meals are limited to 15 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Andrewa
Albury
Wander
Tube
Moore Park Mystery and Moral Debate Letter
A reader condemns a local crime and inquest coverage as a harsh moral rebuke of state citizens. The writer cites prowlers, degeneracy, and calls for accountability while praising The Press for exposing the gang and urging reform. The letter laments church hypocrisy and public vice in Sydney.
Salt Water Use Advocated by Civic Groups
Letters to the press praise salt water for municipal dust control and air moisture. The Fresh Air League urged broader public outreach, while a gaol warder described harsh prison rations and strict discipline, noting limited comforts and hospital meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. BE
Luff
Merchants’ Association of
San Francisco
How to Live a Long Time Lethe Wire Mattress Advice
A short modern sales style note urges sleeping on a Lethe Wire Mattress to last a lifetime and provide constant comfort, with a closing prompt directing readers to shopkeepers for purchase.
Legislative debate over prospecting vote increase
Mr Moore asked the Premier in the Legislative Assembly about raising the prospecting vote. Sir John Lee questioned funding sources while noting a clash over economy versus expenditure. Carruthers criticized offhand replies and Lee warned of withholding answers without notice as Moore supported a resolution to increase the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Sir John Lee
Carruthers
Sir John
Public Service Gazette lists numerous transfers and appointments
The notice records a broad set of appointments and promotions across departments. Names include W. J. T. Hepworth, J. Nuliman, Natalie Mare, J. T. Marx, Hubert Mann, Christina Geany and many others. Roles span clerks, registrars, surveyors, engineers, cleaners, and police positions with various temporary to permanent postings.
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Alire
W. J. T. Hepworth
BR. J. Nuliman
Utter
Mies Natalie Johanne Mare
Olin Postiieness
Gyder
J. T. Marx
Desiry
Westelant Ciatelet
Wisetian
Diana Rherka
Hubert Mann
Ajax
Wy Oe
Dd. Witter Allworth
Ciet
Rho
Liegartment
Lnis
Burcher
Department of Lands
B. RR. Meatty
Martland
AL Peuke
Chua Western
Water Supply Co
Department of Public Works
FL Trvin
Public Service Board
F. W. Kitehing
Aesistant
Petty Sesejuns
Wil+ canna
White Clits
Henry Lamertin
Diebrivé Reweistrar
Pegiatror
Court of Review
Miles
Lamie
Warkulla
WW. le Téme
Leavke
Istrar
Lankruptry
VM. Baldwin
Duar
Onstable
Obed Bouthwell
Telly Wessions
Mawperh
Wikifield
M. HL
Tenterfield
Craften
Kemyan
C. H. Soderblom
Pervine
Department of Public Instruction
TP. FY. Olden
Sydney Observatory
Mies Julillan
Juwkes
West Letchhards Public Behoeds
Mir W. H. Newton
Wisheries’ Department
Alexander Thomason
Twotol! Lowy
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Madelime Payne
Barry
Helidon Spa
Prohibition
A.Y
Taylor
Salmon Shoals
Voice OF the People
Moore Park
Ith Ultimo
Christ
Preas
THE
Fresh Air League
Vs. Irwin
Kellick
Ike
Miss Kellick
Arnott’s
Arrogwroots
Arnott
Paling
Than Paling
Takhen
W.H. Paling & Co., Ltd
George ST
Geo
Ftey
Public Service Gazette
Condy
Condy and Mitchell, Ltd
Goswell
London
England
Lowe
Neave
Beatrice Avenue
BR. Neave R Co
Boyd
Sam
Evans
Chas. A. Cameron
Negal College of
Thes Anrgropes
Maoulserurom
Justiah F Fornliogbridge
I Neave & CO
Savarasse
Gratef
Iating
Tailors
King-Street
George
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