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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
7
Irene informs her grandfather of Mrs Haxton and the Baron’s plan to depart, seeking approval for a voyage to Aden and London. The old gentleman weighs the proposal and hints that Mrs Haxton as chaperone may be unnecessary, planning to review the farmers’ scheme together.
In a perilous caravan retreat, leaders debate supplies, money, and route as they prepare to split up. Royson weighs a solo dash to outpace pursuers while Abdur Kadr assesses camels and strength for a night raid, with Irene and Mrs. Haxton Watchful.
Royson and Abd'r flee across the desert pursued by Bukharin horsemen. They push through a nightlong ride, mounting and dismounting camels as a hot southern wind blinds the terrain. An order passes to Abdur Kad'r to reach the camp and deliver a message to Miss Fenshawe if possible, while dreading pursuit.
The Governor lays the foundation stone for the Commercial Travellers' Association of New South Wales building at Moore and Castlereagh streets Sydney. The eleven storey structure includes basements, multiple lifts, a ground-floor bar and offices, a billiard room, dining hall, 64 bedrooms on floors four to seven, rooftop promenade, laundry, and marble interiors with stone elevations.
A new building project, featuring a bold cornice and fine front on two thoroughfares, enhances the city’s architectural look. Architects Robertson and Marks, contractors M’Leod Browers, cost £60,000 for land and construction.
In Wagga Cottee about twenty miles from Wagga Miss Nelle Purslow, 20, daughter of farmer Gamuel Prislow, was severely burned while placing a kerosene lamp on a mantelpiece. The lamp spilled, catching her clothes in flames. her brother quickly extinguished the blaze. She remains seriously burned though further danger is not expected.
The Prince of Pilsen repeats in Sydney with Charles Loder and George Whitehead making Australian debuts. Loder portrays a Dutch dialect role, Whitehead stars as the title hero with a strong American cast. Daisy Wallace and Olive Godwin lead the bell-bag comedy, plus a chorus of Australasia city girls and sea-shell/bathing dancers accompany the production.
Narrabri reports the first shear of the district at W F Buchanan's Killarney Station after seven weeks, covering about 40 000 sheep with four men on the board. The flock is from Queensland and shorn for protection from pest and disease. Tibbereenah to commence in June. The Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is marketed worldwide.
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