The Ghost Ship Mystery Aboard the Star of the North
The narrator, a teenage apprentice named G... on the iron cargo steamer Star of the North, recalls the ship’s last voyage toward Newfoundland as storm winds rise. Captain Applegarth promotes him to full officer amid looming danger and a curious atmosphere aboard a vessel haunted by a near-fatal encounter and unfolding maritime peril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boreas Lefyre
Nor'east
Simset
Barney
Neptune
Liverpool
New York
Botany Bay capsized boat rescued by local crew
In Friday Evening News note a Botany Bay capsizing. Occupants of the overturned craft were saved by Menara Bolger Perryman and Cooper who, on their way home, spotted two figures clinging to the hull. They were Haweing and Uitte. Red Deen recovered further items and Lazarus and C aided in the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Botany Bay
Menara
Bolger
Perryman
Cooper
Xed
Haweing
Uitte
Ates
Lazarus
Christmas Shops at Haymarket Offer Wide Holiday Goods
A Melbourne feature describes Christmas shopping at Anthony Hordern and Sons Palace Emporium Haymarket. The vast store showcases dolls, toy houses, wheels, firearms, musical instruments, clothing, and jewelry across departments. Managers plan elaborate displays to attract families with dolls, trains, cots, and festive decorations. The article notes the store’s extensive toy and gift range and mentions a money-back promise for unsatisfied purchases.
Globe Teas Fame Extends Across Nations and Seas
Atcherley and Dawson gain international notice for Globe Teas as they slash prices on fine grades. Their reputation grows beyond the Commonwealth to New Zealand and beyond, with readers praising the value and quality of Globe Teas amid widespread discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Tess
Mestra Atcherley
Dawson
New Zealand
New South Wales
Messrs
Alderley
Danyon
Publi
Merses
Atcherles
Mielp
Smiths Christmas Card Fair Shows Fresh Designs and Wide Selection
Smiths Christmas Card Fair features new designs by top artists including Lost Charm and Stake Porta. The event offers ivory and satin cards, personalized calendars, and a range of fancy stationery, albums, frames, and holiday gifts at affordable prices, appealing to buyers sending many tokens of friendship and affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furth
MrThe Suit
Tuokeelley
George-wheet
Klog-airest
Tollomias
al Lyk
Remr
Smith
Angus and Coote display at 82 Gromore Street
Angus and Coote announce a visiting display at their premises opposite Queen Victoria Markets. The extensive exhibit features up-to-date novelties with a specialty in under this period of presenting new products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus
Gromrestrest
Queen Victoria
Jewellery shop advertises varied assortments at low prices
Elllis Davis offers a Christmas and New Year sale of jewellery and watches at Mr Ellin Lue’s premises, Haymarket. The display windows feature novel brooches, rings, and bracelets, including twin heart designs and sapphire pieces, with low prices and “Small Profits and Quick Returns” as the motto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellin
Haymarket
JaneNory
Dayle
Trewin
Pitz the Festive and the Crystal Palace Hotel venture
An entrepreneur, Mr LF Fitzgerald, touts the Federal liquor trade reforms and a new range of spirits housed at the Crystal Palace Hotel. He describes imports from Ireland and Zealand and notes a growing stock of bulk and bottled liquor, including the celebrated Federal whiskies and Home Rule whisky. He credits reforms for expanding business and public access to affordable brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fedfern
Wey Central Railway
Ehale
Twlace
LF. Flizce
Bia Tisineen
Crystal Palace
Jia Coormoim
Bint
MT. Flisgerald
vuCut
Commonwealth
Diati- Jerien
Zeoijend
She Ming
Erin's
Hale
London
Fitsgerald Deseryse
A Love Affair at Parramatta Court
Two days before the Parramatta Court on a charge of statute behaviour the street police officer said he received information from a girl about a game there in Parramatta Park. The incident involved a love affair and a dispute over a girl. Both defendants were fined six pence or face other penalties.
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Matteal
Tashlon
Nik
Gaxioe
Mr. Foss
Apphigarit
Xanz
Mr. Fost
Eaton
Parramatts Court
Vie
Varramella Park
Shen Utey
PBS
Salvation Army plans Christmas dinner for women voters
Fragmented OCR depicts Salvation Army drive under Lieutenant Colonel Haskin offering 100 year dinner tickets and cooperative coupons for distribution. Mentions Christmas Day meals, details for ticket redemptions, and partners including shopkeepers and Dr. Stanich with events at 161 Liverpool Street.
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Salvation Armerie
Gorizbt
Haskin
Io Macs Ethenezer
Hloskin
Salvation Army
Goulburn-etreet
City
ILURSTVILLE HOODLUMS INQUIRY AND MEDICAL CLAIMS
Fragmented marginal text describes an alleged incident at a church and claims about a medicine called Werner's Steiu euter curing numerous ailments by cleansing the kidneys and liver. The passage reads as a sensational mix of events and dubious medical advertising with unclear chronology and broken spellings.
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John C. Hutcheson
Nancy Bell
Waite Saas
Qi Star OF the Nortie
Venezuela
Jay
Mall
Bret
Peaceneer
Avlantic
Queenstown
Randy Hook
Captain Applegarth
Jess
Teau
Maroud
Mere Vance
Deartin
Anthony Hordern & Sons
Sydney
Saul
Bey
Anthony Hordern
Sous Palace Emporiim
Haymrket
Dixer
Butiog
Che Verious
Gopartwesta
Attisc
Christine
Alana Nua Oo
Ita
Vasloue
Cistomers
Huey
Duc Neve
Dresunt
Roy
de Brest
Sud
Ube
Dola
Arb Galerie
Smd Cormilge-Beliey
Diguie
Tess
Warrinie
Amd
Taalj
Ehetfont
Adear
Bricer
Rmusaije
Ie Lille Voes
Erary
Marquis
Dianonde Pntempralia
Bowitian
Gey Clanufacture
Acaldur Nyte
Goats Gendante
Ate ‘Alan Mide
Sage l
Waltham Watches
Jose
Vherm
Ihee
Smith's
Angus and Coote
Ellis Davis
Pitz
Pee Beach
Dowell
Hughes
Georee-eureet
Esiar Sem
Aish Valuetow
P. Stanich
Tpera
Royal University
Citsie
Dieeuren
Vienna
Balle
A.B
Germany
A.m
Pam
Dally
Liverpool-streat
John McEvoy
George-Street
Bathurst-street
Stancis
Ol Walkerst
Boots
Arter's
Wittle Iver
Carters
Ives Strewgth
The
Aystew
Wevines
Mestares Aour
Papasaur
Ilurstville Hoodlums
Ellen
Prosiegierla
Werner
She Estey Organ
America
Vermont
Adirondack Mountains
Buyan
ESTEY
Esteys
Paling
George At
Avare Pasco SL
Mills & Sons
Boot Emporium
Darling Street
Warling St
Ruzelle
Adbveriine Ok
Ostrici
Ayerng
Dalwood & Ci., Ltd
Rniture
Dalwood & Co, Lid
Pathuest-Etpest
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