Australian in New York Theatre Plot Claims and Arrest
An overseas dispatch reports a man calling himself Montefiore Myers, described as Australian, arriving in New York after a long London to New York journey. He mixed with notable figures, drew attention for vast holdings, and was later arrested amid allegations of fraud and perjury, with authorities stating he sought influence in theatre and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Montefiore Myers
New York
Erat Larcest
Myers
Anaiagia
Landon
Mitcard
Msire
Sivie Bastiasin
Immere Bower
David Belasco
Amiyl
Jason
Ares
Lancei
Horst
Tim
Jon Weil
Abe
Yaa Mather
Myers Ie
Acqiaimance
Messrs
Raaterplt
Tockfellve
Morgan
Tallia
St Bonaparte
Apsaliog
Centrat al and
Lamba Cinabartion
Iver
de Taut
Tell
Amvistant
Pittsbare
Measniriek
Sesinicion
Mt Nile Acconsylicos
Sgere
Glories of Boars Head and Roast Peacock Feast
An antiquated tone recalls a grand medieval feast with boars head and a roast peacock. It describes the ceremonial dining, heavy courses, and symbolic dishes with lavish preparation and noble service. The text evokes Tudor or earlier festive ritual, detailing food, tables, and a ceremonial procession.
Progress of Burwood rate plan debated by Balmain Council
Alderman Milne urged funding from property values with a penny in the pound on unimproved land and taxing improvements. He warned vacant land taxes deter building, while Balmain officials reported new valuations for 1908 and projected revenue from unimproved and improved capital values. Council noted rising property values, new homes, and urged a two-yearly revaluation cycle under the Local Government Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milne
Balmain
Ris Cognett
Ste
Balmal
Lund
Gen. Simpson
Burwood Counni
Asseason
Nthe
Simpson Forther
Asia
Ont
Simpeon
Teeamumondel
Tram Service Disruption For Holiday With Cancellations
Tramway lines will suspend workmen’s service on upcoming holiday. Bondi Junction via Pitt and Castlereagh Streets cancelled. Improvements noted on Abbotsford Bondi Coogee Watsons Bay and North Sydney lines. A 12 minute service to operate on the Tar Perause line from Circular Quay and Western Railway. Special service from Circular Quay and railway gates at 9.20 am for Highland Gathering and cricket match, then from The Tadeonree at 1.10 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bondi Junction
Sorsice
Pitt
Castlerea Atreeta
Abbotsford
Bondi
Cooger
Watson's May
North Sydney
Chrewar Quay
Western Railway
Chreuiar Quay
Death in Stolen Beer Trial in Paris Hospital
Two hospital attendants at Cookin Hospital were tried for murder after a male nurse Buchet, drinking patients beer, overdosed a man. Briseard, the hospital cellarer, supplied strong doses of medicine to the beer, which Buchet then drank, causing the patient’s death. The defendants were fined small sums due to their good characters. The widow’s claim for damages was reduced to £130 from £1200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cookin Hospital
Paris
Buchet
Brisaardtirdlepener
Sompha
Buchel
Funk Ty Coe
M. Briseard
Ecn
Comstock's Dead Shot Worm Pellets Appeal
A Sydney testimony praises Comstock's Dead Shot Worm Pellets for removing tape and thread worms in children including Ethel. The letter notes success with a twenty foot tape worm and urges publication. Product sold by The W H Comstock Co and available via chemists or post with remittance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comstock
Mvlvor
Georse Street
St. Pelars
Sydney
Ethel
W. H. Comstock Ca. Lia
Nislw
Vienna Card Scandal Aboard Club's Card Shuffling Affair
Viennese correspondent reports a Vienna card scandal at an elite club. Herr von Pollack, accused of peculiar shuffling using his front fingers, faces a court of honor. proceedings reveal tensions within the Autonomic Chih and aristocratic factions as a major is called before the cast for detainment. The episode draws in MPs, governors, and high society figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Gontiiocing Legal Club
Wien
Automoniie Chih
Les Vienok
Alomer
Herr von Pollack
Tir
Herr von Palack
Prince Solme
Ras
Jocks Chih
van Pollack
Judement
Johnson Exempted Under Aliens Restriction Act
Fragmented report details Jack Johnson being exempted from Aliens Restriction Act restrictions for months. The text shows garbled quotes about a Telegram and public reactions, mentioning Australia and hostile tone toward Johnson with defensive letters and a manager’s assertion of preparation for an event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Johnson
Railway Comedy On A Swiss Mountain Line
A curious journey on a secondary line through Argsvie Switzerland draws villagers from the market as the train stalls. Passengers push the engine to move, and a farm visit by the engine and a wood stall trick ends with the train finally arriving hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ome
Argsvie
Switaerland
Boonie
Wendkoe
Giatrene
Falris Alep
Lawexer
Vie
Billy Sud
Laver
Furl
Meta
Arieer
Se Dystina
Freshwater Surf Club Concert at Manly Hall
The Freshwater Surf Club staged a concert at Victory Hall Manly with Mies Bianche Parey presiding as chair. Walter Milt played piano with solos by Master, and Tom Law Ward contributed, while a narrator guided the program and featured vocal selections and humorous commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweel
Victorie Hall
Manly
Wray
Wwe
Mies Bianche Parey
Walter Milt Pane
Tr. Rector
Pinne Selection
Tom Law Ward
Xoriva
Lapdan
Anplaice
Chon
Nurse Charged With Forgery At Watercure Clinic
A nurse, Aliens Zumby Nelaob, was charged at a Sydney court with forgery on November 1. The case alleges she sent a forged telegram to Mrs J Burley via the General Post Office to obtain money orders. Witnesses testified about handwriting, the forged signature, and the accused’s visits to the post office. The case was adjourned for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imreé
Sydney
J. Burley
GPO
Zesler
Moore
Lancashire
Englind
Lanceshire
London
Liverpool
Glanow
England
Purbes-street
Darie
Nelkom
Witanew
Bern Dé Fekanne
Peseral
Wililaue Atrest Pont Omce
Lane Burret
Worley
Wileh
Loss of the Advance collision probe opens at Newasade
Authorities plan an official inquiry into the Seversa Advance collision off Newcurtt Monde in Christina night. Captain Newinn will depart Spivey on Sunday evening. a railway accident near Cootamundra is noted with minor casualties. The report also mentions Dr Sheldaws New Discover and Nestle's Food promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Savigation
Amthority
Newasade
Newcurtt
Monde
Christina
Newinn
Spivey
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Massinger
Gould
Bowr
Derek Bead
Ladon
Mryel
Nour
Waller
Mureaz
Winn
Salle Rovormanieent
Breakfast D Light
The
Guinea
Roperty of the Proprietors
Liverpool Street
Cerebos
Woman's Budget
Peck Aber
Wenal
Joelwim
Grarto Louy
Pmaractar
Seectag Prr
Enpéar
Wisner Oc
Hives OF Exdustry
Gavor
Madkiet-Street
Sydnez
Rigar
Balmain Rating System
Progress OF Burwood
Binet Stere
Vienna
J. Metniker Heaton
Tn Aptiacine
Great Britain
Germany
Wassal
Peter Mont Russ
Crom Mtr
Bertram Avkennal
Tudusry
Engineering School of Sydney University
Espanexoe
Yonhing
Australia
John
Walter
Thetistrom Jones
Jack Jodraan
Rahneey
Lewu
Misauiruc
Sam Wilxpstrick
Sohanon
Tegan
Siet
Bourne
Freshwater Surf Club
Castury Fay
Franklin
Fay's
Elvine
Besiene
Wilnew
Wile Weed
Jan Silke Mloumwk
Valence Sai
Foy
Mark
Draper
Helder
Oxford Street
Inglis & CO
City Finance Company, Ltd
Asmmold Tag
Ciker Security
Fred M'William
George Semel
Te Atchbourny
Syd
Cootamundra
Nestle
E Davi Ss
Park-Street
Piti-Street
Oman
Gavan Ie
Godwik
Phillip St
Kingst
Davidson
Frese
RAT
Soitelion
Machange Bulldinm
Morey
Fiaxoe
Austria
M. Dei P. Company, Ltd
Castlereagh-street
Thivre
Borlowees
Joel Phillips
SDE
Ateces
Renio
LLS
Castlereagh Street
Keng
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