Celebrating Sir William Gilbert A Savoy Era Milestone
A November 18th birthday tribute to Sir William Gilbert recalls his rise from Navy clerk to a leading light of English comic opera. The piece highlights his early life, wartime service, and prolific career with Arthur Sullivan, including the Savoy partnership, landmark premieres, and enduring influence across London's theatres.
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William Schwenk Gilhed
Baver
London
Wiliam
Mabee
William
Naval Sur
Southapton-strest
Big Soo
Iyio
W. S. Hilbert
Crimea
Bo Boraime
Privy Council
Middlesor
Abereen
Her Majesty's Theatre
Sulhor Bay
Basir
William Gilbert
Inpider
Asher
Imrouga
Gilbert
Dreon
Hextre
Ktowy
Thal
Feearsals
Arteme
Thastre
Gay
Renarsais
Peel
Wiliam Gilbert
St. Jamee
Fla
Burleaque
Jemalion
Randall
Crea Saris
Veiphdae
Tuna
Gdlbert
ArGar Bulliven
Royley Carle
Opera Comique
Suma Theatre
Savoy Theatre
D'Oyley Carte
United Kingdom
Savoy
Uwe
Willian
Thy Deak
Arthur Sullivan
Woysey Carte Mi Sinker
Overs Comique
Heag
Pleatore
Patience
Guard
Infanthe
Dow Maveestey
Opara Comique
Plass
London Thraires
Dilemca
Garrick
The Auto Golfer Orbits a Wild Driving Machine
An eccentric auto obsessed golfer commissions a strange ride to the links, driving through ravines and trees with a machinelike grip. A dramatic mishap ends with a repaired collarbone as he insists the game remains enjoyable and the journey continues.
Beauty Fades and a Romanian Tragedy Emerges
A corrupting tale from Roumania and European Russia centers on a famed beauty in Krajow. A 16 year old daughter of small trades leaves a widow after marriage. wealth follows. She contemplates poisoning herself after afflictions and social pressure. Reports describe revolting times and a perilous path through marriage, scandal, and danger, with bleak regrets voiced by travelers and locals.
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Warsaw
London
Krajow
Roamenia
Marinese Schwitter
Roumania
European
Russia
Pichentown
Baying
Baying & Reroteer
James’ Weeth Af Sewulberg
Merino Wool Aims From Early Colony to Global Supply
In colonial times merino sheep faced prejudice against the hairier Indian breeds though pioneers like Captain Macarthur and William Cox supported fine wool. Merinos, imported from South Africa and Britain, proved their value as the wool trade grew, with Sydney-origin wool praised for quality and early English recognition.
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Phillipo
M'Arthur
Spain
Enormoun
Capytain Macarthur
Camden
Macsribur
William Cox
02Nd Regiment
Kent
South Africa
Core
New South Wales
England
House of Lords
Sydney
John Street
Thanas Heaty
Susser
War and Pride Amid Defeats in Early Global Conflicts
A fragmented account recalls leaders blamed for surrender outcomes in the Russo Japanese and Russo British theaters. It cites General Brommits and Admiral Starch missteps at Port Arthur, Admiral Makarov and the Petropavlovsk disaster, and the South African War’s Stormberg setback. The piece frames blame, fame and disgrace as war unfolds.
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Port Arthur
Brommits
Generis
Mowane
Linie
Hic
Alexeteglo
Rumlen Nayal Sfiarha
Tokio
Dominioua
Dapan
Benak
Japan
England
Starch
Russian Port Arthur
Grante
Makarot
Petropaviovak
Marshall
Baraine
Wramce
Madrid
Whitvieel
Great Britain
Dau Bee
Uroe
Port -Arukir
Otto
Everrons
Tao
Robes
Roberts
Bigamist and Swindler Arthur Hyne Sentenced in Bristol
The bigamist and swindler Arthur Hyne pleaded guilty to two fraud charges in Bristol. Judge Lord Coleridge condemned his conduct, noting no mitigating circumstances as he described Hyne’s crimes against women and the deception that harmed multiple victims.
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Arthur Hyne
Engliah
Bristol
Ork Coleridge
Eporch
Coleridge
Soti
Wool Flock Growth and Merino Trade Discussed
The article surveys merino breeding since early importations from England Germany and America. It notes wool quality, market prices, and flock expansion, with figures on flock sizes and projected wool value, plus comparisons across New South Wales regions and Tasmania.
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de Valus
England
Germany
America
Anuvina
Mudgee
River Inn
Vermont Éreas
Weathrn Plains
Mecca
Jean
Ibn Gierket
Canal
Bae
Tamiania
New South Wales
Wales
Marriage Scandal and Fraud Trial Report
The article recounts a troubled case where a young woman faced social ruin and a child, with allegations that deceitful acts by a man named Hyne and others led to large sums of money taken by fraud. It covers court proceedings, mercy pleas by Percival Clarke, and notes on the involved spouses and witnesses, including Mrs Matthews and Miss Matthews, with references to Aberdeen and Dublin.
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Ldaroes
Aicther Murzarel Steyns
Ehlle bin
Alice Esther Mann
Brisliggiog
Somersee
Kate Atae
Va Matthews
Nofraud
Bristol
Thetas
Willian
Ant & Banker
Hinlyrol
Eirl
Alice Bell
New Crown
Albere
Westen
London
Drietol
Hsig Uly
William Jack
Stevens
Trialington
Figi Berard
Aship
Pariah Church
Brisbneton
Emily
Kate Matthews
Redlands
Hyne
Dack
Admiralty
Wr. Diack
Royal of Hyne
Mre. Stevens
Aernelt
Bia
Bristo
Mise Matthews
Kia
Dall Tfyne
Varta
Belgium
Hall
Aberdewn
Drourke
Aboedeon
Mothe Kingla Ara
Aberdeen
Eouth
Dubils
Rome
Lesraéd
Birmingham i
Oman
Kim Bers
Percival Canis
Ireland
Mime Maythown
Hus Innish
Miss Matthews
Misa Matthews
Heptonhar
Duck
Thie
Stong
Tyne
Sha
Criaig
Are bin
Ale Pigatanlis
Lis Sontabip
Medias
Byne
Chelles Mathaws Jas Mpoken
Det
Percival Clarke
Jordanip
Clarks
Charles Mathews
Uxwife
Charlsa Mathews
Jack
Diyne
Hynes
Radium Emanation and Atmospheric Effects Noted
A fragmentary historical report discusses radium emanation from ore and its release into air and atmosphere. It notes active deposits and potential air and planetary effects, mentioning researchers and theoretical experiments in early radiochemical science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earith
Preitiest Portrait Exhibition Reflected in 19th Century Views
A fragmentary review discusses an exhibition by Bartin et fkmpue featuring English artist Reynolds Grimm Dorough. It recalls portraits of elegant British women, contrasts beauty and vitality, and questions whether Englishwomen rival those of other nations. Observations touch on facial expression, fashion, and perceived social roles.
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Bartin
Resnolds
Grimm Dorough
Momony
Rabyers
Syd
Lawrence Haw
England
Wales
Biegan
Astm
Dave
Ghroud
Judes
Freackenman
Arglono
Beauly
Roy
de Arie Club
U Dorer-sireat
Rey Eile
Sae Ff
Jon Sepp Besa
Sepa
Bey
Dumbere
Duenys
Ieee
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