The Wheel of Fortune Continues in Desert Plot
In the desert encampment the mood sours as von Kerber faces distrust while Fenshawe and Mrs. Haxton confront a disputed contract and possible treachery. Dick Royson maintains silence under pressure, and the group debates the legitimacy of a stolen papyrus and the future of their perilous expedition.
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von Kerber
Haxton
Mr. Fenshawe
England
Africa
Miss Fenstiane
Mrs. Maxton
Fenshawe
Royson
Irene
Somerset House
Mr. Royson
Baron
Kerber
Marseilles
London
Forbes
Baron von Kerber
Alfieri
Pajura
Abdur Kad'r
Desperate Papyrus Confession Changes Treasure Tale
Von Kerber declares he altered the papyrus to mislead Alfieri about the Sulleman well treasure. Photographs reveal falsified phrases turning miles into hundreds of paces, destroying the document’s value. Alfieri may have learned the truth too late, as the group awaits the next development.
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Fenshawe
Baron von Rerber
von Kerber
Mr. Fenshawe
Albert
Irene
Alfieri
Sulleman
Rowson
Sapesh
Lane Cove River Ferry Plan Touted By North Ryde Group
At a North Ryde Progress Association meeting a Lane Cove Council letter discussed a proposed motor launch ferry service on the Lane Cove River from Fig Tree Bridge to Redbank with occasional trips to Fuller's Road. A draft agreement proposed exclusive wharves for ten years, nominal rent, and early start by August 1, aimed at aiding local residents and future riverfront development. Property owners along the river bank fear subsidy needs to cover operating costs.
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North Ryde
Ryce Council
Commons
Ttio
Demonstration of The Aeriola piano player at Queen Victoria Markets
A private demonstration of The Aeriola capabilities was held by Hector A. Pope and Company at 1 Queen Victoria Markets. The device features a silent tracker to stop record rustle and a separate lever for melody. Excerpts from Mendelssohn and Verdi impressed, with seven inches of frontal space noted. The room showcased antique decor and portraits, with buyers invited to join the Pianola Company's Library for access to hearing material.
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Hector A. Pope
Queen Victoria
Mendelssohn
Pope
Pianola Company
Friese
Adulteration of Animal Foods Debate at North Ryde
A North Ryde Progress Association letter reports the Attorney General and Justice say the Premier cannot meet the deputation on adulteration of bran and pollard but invites written views. The item ends with an abrupt remark about babies and Chamberlain's cough remedy.
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North Ryde Progress Association
Department of Attorney-General and of Justice
Bran
Pollard
Coal production climbs with record year in New South Wales
The report records total coal raised in New South Wales to end of 1907 at 158,878,149 tons valued at £53,270,162, with 1907 output a record of 7,607,04 tons and £2,122,419. Exports rose to 5,743,507 tons valued at £2,682,218, boosted by overseas shipments of 3,364,483 tons worth £1,878,262. Northern, southern, and western districts show varied gains, coke production up to 214,? tons valued at £158,318, and kerosene shale up 14,556 tons to 47,241 tons valued at £232,055.
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N.S. W
N.S.W
Lithsow
Hix's Creek
Cobar
North Bulli
Bulli
Oakey Park Company
Ironwerke
Lithgow
Conmonowealth of Corporation
Wolgan
Housing the Workers in New South Wales Dwellings
The New South Wales Workmen's Dwelling Association led by President H Thyer and Secretary Arthur Vernon seeks a deputation to present its aims to the Premier. The Lillyville Estate near Kensington is favored for worker dwellings to be state owned and leased in blocks of at least half an acre with tenants eventually becoming owners after meeting liabilities. Rent would be 6 percent of the house and land capital, occupiers pay rates, and the movement would allow branches and raise funds from metropolitan unions.
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New South Wales
Workmen's Dwelling Association
H. Thyer
Arthur Vernon
Lillyville
Kensington
Promotion of various tonics and cough remedies
An OCR fragment touts medicines including Colemans camphor eucalyptus extracts and Woods' Great Peppermint Cure marketed as nature's gift for children’s hacking coughs at night, urging no substitutes. The text resembles an old newspaper ad or patent medicine promotion with brand names and exhortations.
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Colemans
Sears
Avery Buttle
Woods
Conditions in the North Describe Drought Recovery and Stock Movements
The Mores district recovers from drought after years of losses as rains boost pasture. About 500 starving sheep have arrived from drought zones, with many dying en route. A cattle movement from Riverina is planned, but truck shortages and delayed wagons hinder transport and market flows. Tarcalari Station finishes shearing after midwinter.
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Mores
Riverina
Sydney
Tarcelari
Tlme
Memorial Tablet Ceremony at Ryde Masonic Hall
Sir Harry Rawson Grand Master officiated at Ryde Parkre-street as the New Mogenlc Hall tablet was unveiled for Lodge Star of Eastwood. Delegations from most states and New Zealand attended, with Sydney’s Town Clerk T. H. Nesbitt representing England. His Excellency traveled by car, processions formed, a silver memento presented, and a bouquet later. The building’s cost is estimated at £500 to £700.
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Parkre-street
Ryde
Star of
Eastwood
Harry Rawson
Grand Lege of
Commonwealth
New Zealand
Telmg
T. H. Nesbitt
Sydney
England
Hila Excellency
Town Hall
Ancient Yuan Ming Grave Unearthed Near Canton Hill
Workmen digging on a Canton hill uncovered a buried ancient house dated to the Yuan or Ming dynasties. A doorway led to a brick chamber with a stone table set of porcelain, but no coffin was found. Subsequent visitors removed some of the dinner wares, and the rest vanished soon after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
China Mall
Kogarah Old Boys Union Holds Third Annual Meeting
The Kogarah School Old Boys Union met at the School of Arts in Kogarah with President E. G. Wilson in the chair. Membership rose to over 200. Officers elected include patron J. H. Carruthers, president J. Murray, vice presidents E. G. Whienn and others, hon treasurer H. D. M’Lelland, hon secretary R. Sandera, and council members J. Murray, F. Thompson, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kogarah
H. D. M'Lelland
Morse's Indian Root Pills Featured as Household Remedy
An advertisement-style piece promoting Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a safe in-home remedy for indigestion constipation headaches and other stomach and liver troubles. It urges keeping a bottle in the home, mentions blood purification and female ailments, and targets families and girls. The tone is promotional with multiple health claims.
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Ife
Morse
Dr. Morse
Woman's Budget Promises New Pinafores and Patterns
In this revival issue, readers find child pinafores for four years with full instructions and material guidance, plus garments for older children. Health and beauty tips, physical culture notes, and renewed shadow embroidery appeal to needleworkers, with baby clothes and a bib pattern featured among other designs and a serial romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
The Boy and the Catapult at Ashfield Court
George Smith faced Ashfield Police Court after throwing stones with a catapult in Seaview Street Ashford. He pleaded guilty as Constable Gray testified the weapon endangered passengers and bystanders. A prior convictions list was presented, and he was fined 40 shillings plus costs or a month with hard labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashfield
George Smith
Seaview-street
Ashford
Smith
Gray
Cough Remedy Promoted for Threat Irritation Relief
An old health note explains coughing results from irritation of the mucus membranes and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a soothing healing solution.
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Chamberlain
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