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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1908
Page
7
The narrator recalls the escape of Norton Hyde, the tricked identity swap with Dr. Bardolph, and a staged inquest. A found convict’s body is buried as a ruse while Bardolph aids the cover story. Debora reappears seeking friendship as Bardolph’s actions deepen the shadowed, tense plot.
The narrator reflects on a life of conflict and confinement as he forms a cautious bond with a frightened woman under the control of Dr Just. He questions her guardian, recalls past captivity, and opens about a hidden misdeed while revealing his own fragile moral line. The pair discuss trust, fear, and a plan to oppose the doctor together.
A historic Melbourne festival during Christmas 1552 featured a 12‑piece orchestra, a 3‑voice chorus and large boys choir, with soloists like Mme Julia Polk and Signor Verdi. Conducted by Hers and Elsasser, it offered Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Plumpton works. Sydney eyes Frypelian enterprise as crowds packed Collins Street.
A defence witness at the Central Police Court in the Kimber Lane raid case said he was quite sober at the time of the raid though he had a glass or two of beer. He added it takes about 22 beers to make him drunk. No further questions were asked about his sobriety.
James O'Connor, a Bathurst Street laborer, fell on the Kanowna steamer deck injuring his leg as a haltultway gave way. The Home Rule bridge near Gulgont, over 30 years old, is in dangerous condition and the Wryaldra Shire Council is seeking to close it and build a crossing over the crook. DR. SHELDON'S NEW DISCOVERY The Latest and Rest 1/6 and 3/-d.
Sydney court hears furiously driving cases on May 10 and May 24 along Rocky Point road and near Arncliffe. Senior-constable Stott and constables testified rate estimates from 10 to 23 miles per hour with witnesses claiming slower speeds. Levy and Cooley faced fines while other defendants were dismissed for lack of clear proof or conflicting timing results.
William Lye and Jean Coer, both juveniles, faced Water Pallet Court for stealing a coat, umbrella, boots, and field glasses worth £5 from John Cannane on May 3. Lye showed prior Queensland sentence. both pleaded guilty and received three months hard labour. Carroll’s first offense led to three months hard labor suspended on good behavior for 12 months.
An OCR fragment promotes Goprana trille Tay and a vague claim of public praise, then plugs Laxo-Tonic Pills priced 14gd and 1/6 for freshness and verve. Mentions Woods Great Peppermint Cure for bronchial coughs.
Harold Shaw, 26, a hairdresser, and Augustus William Faerber, 24, a salesman, faced Water Police Court charges for receiving and stealing jewellery and wallets from Hoffnung and Company Limited. Evidence linked Faerber to the theft and to Shaw's King Street shop, with stolen goods found at both locations. Both men were committed for trial.
An old tale repeats that nothing cures coughs and colds like Chamberlains Cough Remedies, described as a welcome health aid. The ad touts a brisk winter drink for vigor and vitality, claiming non intoxicating effects.
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