Mary Norton Endures Threats in Abduction Scene
In a tense sequence from Earth's Great Lord Chapter XV a captive Mary Norton resists Singer Elliott and Powell who threaten torture to obtain a hidden gold, binding her and edging toward deadly coercion before a sudden galloping savior interrupts the stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Singer
Binger
Elliott
Powell
Misa Norton
Miebe
Vanthie
Hs Arly
Miss Norton
Raw milk preferred despite boiling fears, says physician
Dr Clement Dukes argues in Lancet against routine milk boiling noting raw milk risks are mitigated by careful sourcing and inspection. He cites infant health, nutrition preservation, and limited typhoid or diphtheria cases in a public school with high milk intake, urging source verification over heat treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement Dukes
M.D
F.F.C.P
M.rlc.s
Lancet
Thomas Barlow
Missing Friends Inquiries Reach Five More Names
Police report five additional missing persons inquiries prompted by failed contact after leaving home. Names include William Francis Sullivan of Fortitude Valley. Ellen Louisa Herbert and her sister Mrs Archibald M'Laren, last heard from London aboard the RM8 Ormus in 1898. Patrick Keogh once of Margaret Street Sydney. F H Roberts, last seen near Park Street Sydney. James Sheehan, son of Maurice Sheehan, taught in Claremont, with possible death under unclear circumstances in Queensland or Sydney. Senior-constable Twiss leads the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening News
William Francis Sullivan
Aden
Sullivan
Fortitude Valley
Brisbane
Sydney
Ellen Louisa Herbert
Archibald M'Laren
Robert Ames
Norwich
Lancashire
London
Ormus
Patrick Keogh
Margaret-street
F. H. Roberts
Park-street
Mount Hope
James Sheehan
Maurice Sheehan
Bath
Farranfore
County Kerry
Ireland
Clearmont
Rockhampton
Sheehan
Shaw
Queensland
Twiss
No. 1 Police Staton
Clarence-street
Henty man praised for bank robbery arrest receives gold watch
Government and Bank of New South Wales directors present a gold watch to John Graham of Henty for aiding the arrest of August 1901 bank robbers. Graham declined any monetary reward, noting his actions were prompted by duty. Police Inspector General Tosbery commends his conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of New South Wales
John Graham
Henty
Lnst
Graham
Jobn Graham
Government of New South Wales
Henry Bank
Inspector-General of Police
Tosbery
Public Service Notices From Chief Secretary Office
A lengthy notice lists numerous appointments, transfers, and promotions across government departments. Key changes include Hedley Terry named medical officer for Kiama, Bucknell promoted deputy registrar general, and Florence Barton acting postmistress. Other shifts cover police, health, survey, land, and taxation offices with several officers reassigned, promoted, or placed on leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedley Terry
University
Sydney
Kiama
Caleb Terry
W. W. Bucknell
BE. T. Deane
F. C. Johnson
J. le Spark
J. A. Byrne
Registrar General's
J. A. Gordon
R. L. Bladdert
Guonedah
Beggubr
Florence Barton
Long
Tilawarra
Albion Park
A. R. Gullick
Department of Public Health
Inspector-General of Police
H. R. Waring
Wagga Wagga
Department of Audit
J. J. Haydon
Warceman
Coast Hospital
Tressury
C. Helps
A. B H. James
Stephen Nicholson
Land and Income Tax Department
Ernest Cresawick
Kenway
Benjamin Lloyd
Canitary Inspectora
Goulburn
3. K. Beaver
C.P.5
Moruya
Crown Land
Department of the attorney-General and of Justice
E. M. Moor
Public Service
Theodore T. Gurney
Stephen Murphy
PML
Albury
A. Phillips
District Regietewr
Damelyn Albury
Andrews
Corowa
Lang
Germanton
A. O. Barnett
P.M
C. H. Gale
P.M. Bourke
Cobar
Louth
Nymagee
Nyngan
F. B. Treatt
Gaal
FF. B. Treatt
Jones
Coolamon
Lockhart
Narrandera
Urana
G. Martin
LBC. P
Ivanhoe
Cahill Department of Mines and Agriculture
F. R. Scott
Moree
FH. W. Jackson
Wollotgbar
J. Stephenson
Maggie Cox
Mount Adrah
H. Pettit
F. Bracegirdle
Wiliam Duffy
Hay
Department of Railways
Mies M. J. Wort
Ten year old testifies in divorce case over oath understanding
In a divorce hearing Judge Simpson questions a ten year old on the meaning of an oath. The boy explains the Bible and lying consequences but shows limited understanding of oath. The judge notes the child does not grasp the oath’s nature and does not swear him.
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Justice Simpson
Sunday Closing Protest Over Open Tobacconists on Sunday
A letter to the Evening News criticizes Sunday closing laws, noting a poor woman fined for selling food while tobacconists stay open on Sundays. The writer argues shops on King Street violate the spirit of the rule, urging police and lawmakers to enforce the law consistently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King-street
Letter to the editor on local shop opening laws
A suburb resident complains that city law is enforced at police discretion. The writer says shops are ordered closed and lemonade sales fined, while nearby shops stay open with police watching. Dated December 3, signed Another Victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening News
Sydney town clerk aboard ship bound for arrival date
The new Sydney town clerk T H Nee bitt travels aboard the R M & Victoria due December 14. A Paddington Court case involving M Mahon and Perry for breaking and entering Captain Carey’s dwelling is adjourned with a third suspect in hospital. At Elite Hall Victoria Markets a welcome home dinner for Percy G Smith of Hodgson Smith and Co. is hosted by Sydney business figures. A carnival fete opens at Shrublands Marrickville to aid Marrickville Cottage Hospital with stalls, shows, and competitions.
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Sydney
T. H. Neebitt
R.M
Victoria
Paddington Court
M'Mahon
Perry
Michael Carey
Moncur Street
Victoria Markets
Percy G. Smith
Hodgson, Smith, and Company
Summer Hill
England
G. C. Balls
Patterson, Laing
Bruce
Smith
Messrs
Page
Bailly
Thomson
Scapley
Burnett
Wilkins
Glassop
Clements
Kennedy
Wey
T. Smith
Quong
W. H. Andrews
A. K. Murray
Tmrley
M. Robinson
Bissell
A. A. M.coy
Ton
Aprona
Misses Talbot
Planta
Garde
Fete
Easistants
Mies Bladwell
Trindall
Berne
Darley
McCoy
M.L.A
Counter lunches and publicans urged to aid the poor
A Sydney deputation urged Treasurer Waddell to curb counter lunches as immoral. The writer argues lower prices would help the unemployed on 6d to 3d meals, calls for lasting government aid, and notes a cockroach in soup. At Central Police Court James Leane, 35, was fined 20s for cruelly treating a horse to overwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
A. W. Jinks
Central Police Court
James Leane
Waa
The Kayser Divorce Before Justice Simpson
Frederick Martin Kayser sued for divorce from Winifred Kayser formerly Wilson. After months, evidence and a former adjournment, the court heard more testimony. The petitioner cited drunkenness neglect cruelty. the respondent denied and accused petitioner. The court granted a decree nisi returnable in three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Martin Kayser
Winifred Kayser
Wialson
Justice Simpson
Oceanic RMLS Ventura to Sydney for overhaul at Woolwich Dock
The Oceanic RMLS Ventura from San Francisco is due in Sydney on Saturday and will dock at Woolwich on Tuesday for an overhaul. Auction near Redfern failed with no bids on Wentworth Lodge stables. Rioting charges in Letchhardt led to fines and short terms for eight men. Manly Cottage Hospital fundraiser succeeds with near £10 raised as fire brigades and lodges participate. Railway Military Band performs at Ocean Beach Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
San Francisco
Porta
Woolwich Dock
Wentworth Lodge
Thurlowstreet
Redfern
Meesra
Ralne
Horne
Glebe Court
Percy Smith
Thomas M‘gline
John Steel
Henry Harris
Henry Deakin
Albert Humphrien
William Carroll
Pratty
Dobson
Marion-street
Letchhardt
Leichhardt Town Hall
Humphries
Harris
M'Glinn
Carroll
Deakin, Smith, Steel, and Dobson
Friendly Societies
Manly Fire Brigade
Manly Cottage Hospital
Balmain Coldstream and
Roubdale Fire Brigades
Broadhurst
W. Kay
Manly
W. Redmayne
N.G
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B. R. Punshon
Peowell
Sho
Pheona
Teowell
Elliot
Winderng
Sifiget
Conn
Abe
Martin
Price
Byaney A
Arnott
Public Service Gazette
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Virgoe, Son, and
Chapman
Agis
Paling’s
Maud Fitz-Stubbs
Watters
Nell
Mo Aleanades
Millie Davin
Bushman
Beary Weir
Uy AW. Juncker
Asu
Tivol
Nora
Kildare
Mine Nellis Stewart
Lone
Har * Story Sing
Slater
Frank Dean & CO
Pace Frank Adis
Frank Adiam
Frank Adler
W. H. Paling and CO. Ltd
Lipp and Victor
Ororge Street
Kayser
Neave
Beatrice Avenue
Apri
Syd
J. R Neave & Co
H. Evans
Gir Chas
Cameron, CB
Reyal Colinas
Poman
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