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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1906
Page
3
A weary old tramp visits Lionel Jones at his estate seeking charity. The boy Lionel Jr talks of Santa and kindness, while Lionel confronts his past and his harsh refusal to help. In the scene’s end, the trio calls for Santa to return, hinting at forgiveness and memory.
A jolly friar loves drink and mischief as his horse vanishes headfirst. He jokes that docking is cheap since the horse eats with its head down, ends with the friar discovering the head by its nose and a desire for another bottle while the tale swirls in comic verse.
The article details Napoleon I’s eating habits at the Tuileries, noting his frugal meals, brief dining time, and solitary déjeuner except during the period with Empress Marie Louise. It describes lavish table settings, indulgence in pastries, and frequent multiple courses, with anecdotes about late dinners and frequent fowl preparations.
On the Oceola a fiery clash over a third mate Frank Parkham turns into a romance with Violet Murray. After Violet falls overboard during a storm, Parkham rescues her and earns the respect of Captain Murray. A passing yacht discovers them, revealing Parkham’s future as a suitor and potential match with Violet, while a peerage twist shifts the ships and fates of all.
A historical note on NSW wheat expansion. It cites growth from 9 to 25 million bushels in ten years, 596,112 acres at 104 bushels per acre, and current 2 million+ acres under wheat with an expected 12 bushels per acre. It highlights wheat belts, water conservation, rabbit-proof fencing, and 9 million acres suitable for future cultivation.
An assortment of satirical snippets recounts oddities from 1596 and modern mockery. A surly old army officer at a fort resents a banana remark from a girl while a bishop’s ordination in Virginia features a red hood. A Negro man comments on the bishop and notes the red undershirt showing at the back of his coat.
A nostalgic account contrasts pantomime scenes in England and Australia focusing on children performers. Recounts at Drury Lane and J C Williamson's Theatre highlight backstage life, rehearsals in snow, and vivid episodes with robins and fairies, ending with notes on performers and productions.
The fish trooper's horse tests the line and riders mishear the order. A shouted rebuke follows as Paddy clings to the horse's neck and replies to the general asking for direction.
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