The Mallison Mystery at The Towers unfolds a deadly revenge
In a dark plot by Lady Una and Ishmael, a Romany scheme targets Sir Hugh Chilvers and Miss Cynthia Mallison. Cynthia is drawn into a staged ruse to impersonate a wealthy heiress as part of vengeful plans, with dangerous tests of loyalty and deception looming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mallisons
Hugh Chilvers
Katy
Hhiress
Aoame
Ishmael Selledly
Cynthia
Hugh Chilwis
Hilda Mattison
France
Italy
Lass
Hagar
Channel 1
Boulogne
Maison de Sante
Ishmael
Gipay
Ana
Thetforn Towweed
Uns
Lord Beaufoy
Bella
Una
Miss Mallison
Cynthia the Gipsy
Lord Beltran
The Devil Tempted Me And I Did Eat At Tea
Lady Una Charlock hurries from the Towers terrace to solitude after a failed dress rehearsal and plans to rethink the tableau for the evening. Men nearby drop their cigarettes as she passes, choosing not to disturb her private resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Una Charlock
Hugh
Tom
Water Garden
Messieurs
New Music From Messie and Parramatta Solomons
New music items include a four waltz set The Pinew by Charles H. Smith from Messie and W H Paling and Co, plus a bright waltz La Bosca by Baron Solomons of Parramatta Road Annandale. A song by Austin Walsh My sweetheart in Australia imagines stars and moonlight easing care. Maud Fitz-Stubbs dedicates Coronet Waltz to the Queen, praised as among the best modern waltzes with two pianos and a rich left-hand melody moving through tremolo passages. The piece may earn Australian and European renown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messie
Paling
Baron Solomons
Parramatn Road
Annandele
Solomons
Maud Fitz-Stubbs
N. J. Gebde
Impey's May Apple medicine claim
A vintage ad touts Impeys May Apple as a tonic laxative and liver remedy containing May Apple, dandelion, cascara, and turkey rhubarb. It promises stomach cleansing, renewed vigor, better sleep, and improved energy with a bottle from local chemists or stores. Also notes Chamberlains Cough Remedy relieving throat tickling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Impey's
The Long Drought and Past Dry Seasons
The article recalls historical droughts in the Tumut, Murrumbidgee, Maitland, and Hunter districts, citing burns diary notes from 1839 to 1897. It outlines severe dry periods, floods, and water shortages, including the 1849–1851 drought, 1857 floods, and later interior plagues, along with the diarist Mr E C Close’s extracts on droughts and a spring-well discovered near Morpeth providing enduring water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Burn
Tumut
Mr. Russell
Australia
Burn
Murrumbidgee
Adelaide
South Australia
Murray and Murrumbidgee
Gundagal
Lachlan
Billabong
Etbtra
Maitland “Mercury
Sydney
Hunter
Geddes
Ravensfield
Weat Maitland
West Maitland
Bolwarra
Hinton
Morpeth
Howes
Elwells
Vicctoria
Wallis Creek
East Maitland
Hargraves
Darling
E. C. Close
Mercury
Close
Wragge forecasts heavy rain across southern states
In his General Remarks Mr Wragge warns the Antarctic disturbance Braddon may bring rain to southern states and affect Queensland. He predicts cloudy skies, cirrus, then a murky pall and cold showers, followed by westerly winds and renewed activity as Braddon nears. Sydney reports cloudy, cold weather with possible rain. various towns log dry or unsettled conditions and worsening drought across the Hawkesbury district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wragge
Braddon
Albany
Queensland
Brisbane
N.N.W
Gabe
Cape Howe
New Zealand
Sydney
Armidale
Brushgrove
Barraba
Intervala
Bowral
Kiama
Dunmore
Katoomba
Penrith
Mount Victoria
Siz
Falls
Narrabri
Windsor
The
Hawkesbury
Department of Trade
Pitt Town
Hawkesbury Agricultural College
Some Anglican Church Landmarks in Australia Revealed
A historical survey recalls the rise of the Church of England in Australia led by Archdeacon Cowper and early clergymen. From Richard Johnson in 1788 to St Philip’s, Sydney, and St Andrew’s Cathedral milestones, the piece traces churches, openings, foundation stones, and the era of close church state ties through the 19th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Cowper
Church of England
Australia
Archdeacon Cowper
Sydney
Samuel Marsden
Marsden
Richard Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Magdalen College
Oxford
Johnson
Sydney Cove
St. Philip's
Hunter
Kissing Point
Rio Janeiro
Parramatta
Parmatta
Samuel Mareden
RB. Cartright
St. Philip's Church
Fie
Church Hill
St. John's
Macquarie
St. Matthew's
Windsor
Christ Church
Newcastle
Bt. James's
Wainol
Thomas Dobbes Scott
Commissioner Bigge
Arthur Bigge
Prince and Princess of Wales
Scott
Calcutta
Greenland
W. Q. Broughton
Broughton
Legislative Council
St. Andrew's Cathedral
Bourke
College laying results show varied egg production
The lay ing competition at the College lists two months to May 31 with White Leghorns 127 eggs, Silver Wyandottes 113, Imperials 111, Orpingtons 106, Silver Wyandottes 105, Bull Orpingtons 102. WALCHA reports rain allowing farmers to start ploughing and sowing wheat despite wet conditions.
Lunacy hearing concludes in Neilson discharge bid
The Lunacy Court case of William John Neilson at Callan Park ends with the judge considering discharge under section 96 if he can live apart from his wife. Evidence reveals alleged threats, financial discrepancies and domestic tumult including perceived improper conduct and a prior assault, with testimony from multiple witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William John Neilson
Callan Park Asylum
A. H. Simpson
Chisholm Ross
Neilson
Bic Wn
Evening News
Samuel Irvine
Callan Park
Almanda Hayley
Mrs. Neilson
Nellson
Miss Crossing
James Charles Bayley
Neilso
Mr. Neilson
Miss Ives
Nelson
Settlers' Grievances Prompt Electoral Roll Demands
A large meeting of Urana electors protested omissions from the voters roll and urged a supplementary roll be issued before final printing. They asked for postponement of the election and access to added names at post offices. A Farmers’ Colon meeting pressed Lands Act reform to allow reappraisal applications anytime. Woods Great Peppermint Cure advertised.
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Farmers’ Colon
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T. W. Hanshew
NEW Music
Chamberlain
MR. Wragge
Hay
Cadburt
Hayward
Merchant Tailor
George ST
Lassetter's
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