Gavesson’s pursuit ends in Mary Wong trial scene
In a Brisbane to Mary Wong journey, Covesson and Dickson confront a dangerous informer as they chase the Centipedas’ trail. The plan trips on betrayal and a magistrate awaits in Verume for a high court trial while the prisoner heads toward a distant site for punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallett
Whetegor
Armani
Angal Haber
Dickson
Careson
Mary Wonge
Tak Coy
Mickson
Dirkson
Covesson
Tilsak
Mary~ Wongs
Cheese
Weisbane
Arerd
Tevin
Aaron
Huwetar
Cuvesson
Brie
Walkatt
Wells
Varrans
Ital
Jomeney ralteeTns
Ronnie
Prate
Ats
Surort
Mpi Beer
Oriy Miter
Ormeh
Mysterious gift follows police inspector’s resignation
A long troubled tale in southern Queensland widens as three months after a newspaper appearance the police inspector resigns to marry. A mysterious anonymous letter arrives with a gold watch and chain for the bridegroom, bearing a note from La spede to Inspector Cavesaum wishing him well in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prise
Leo
Queensland
Mien Nthe
Walkett
Cureswon
Commissioner of Police
Wells
Caveman
la Spede
Inspector Cavesaum
Mothers and Pious Parents Shape Children’s Future
A quotation from Dr. M'Leod urges mothers and fathers to steer children by example. It highlights the lasting impact of early lessons, the need for balance between strict virtue and mercy, and the goal that homes nurture character so future generations may prosper and honor their parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers Knee
Chilton
Piona
M'Leod
Calis Here Slow Exercises To Keep Joints Supple
Calis Here are slow exercises to keep joints supple and aid waist shape. Stand upright with arms aligned, touch floor with fingertips as you train, repeat ten to twenty times, rest, then bend knee and alternate legs. Perform ten minutes daily after bath for benefits within a month or two.
A Fractured Rhyme On Love And War’s Contradictions
A fragmentary verse piece laments time and social ritual, mocking courtship and marriage as petty battles. It hints at conflict between desire and restraint, comparing gesture and speech to lightning and thunder and noting how two wills combine into one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seeves
Dreaming Child in a World of Wishful Tales
A fragmentary poem describes a pretty child lost in fairy lore and rainbow fantasies. It contrasts dreamy visions with life’s cares, hoping a fairy prince will awaken love and turn life’s storm into gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresm
Mas Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advised for Teething Pain
An older advertisement urges mothers to give Mas Winslow's Soothing Syrup to soothe teething infants. It claims immediate relief, harmlessness, and pleasant taste, promising the child will wake cheery and unharmed.
Shire Council and Amherst Cemetery Trustees Meeting Notice
A fragmentary notice lists events including Talbot Shire Council and Amherst Cemetery Trustees. It mentions a February chamber meeting and a quarterly Amherst Cemetery Trustees session on March 29, with local venues and times unreadable in places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot Shire
Lex Tea ‘Shire Council
Cousell
Talat
Amherst Cometery Trustess
Doctor More’s Indian Root Pills Promoted for Soldiers at Front
A wartime advertisement urges young women to send Dr More’s Indian Root Pills to soldiers at the front, claiming health benefits and suggesting a bottle be included in care packages. It touts the pills as essential for keeping men in good condition amid danger and hardship, noting military acceptance and prior distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. More
Dr. Marse
Dr. Morva
Egypt
Dr. Moose
Wille
Reasons For Advertising Traditions And Returns
Advertising expert notes that repeated, persistent ads outperform single insertions. A French writer is cited to illustrate how repeated exposure builds recognition, trust, and demand. Great advertisers build fortune through bold, steady outlays and patient persistence, even in hard times, yielding returns well beyond initial costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ger
Sama
Old Nurse for Children Patent Remedy Ad
An old nurse advertises Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. Claims it eases gum pain cures wind colic and is best remedy for diarrhoea. Provides dosing by age and frequency and asserts wide sale everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Winslow
Mra Wovatow
Wardé
Blood Purifier Claim Highlights The Slarees
A Victorian era advertorial proclaims the Blood Purifier as the finest medicine for cures in serous ailments scurvy boils skin diseases and blood disorders. It stresses universal use sales at 2s 9d per bottle and warns against imitations and substitutes.
Penny postage rates across the Commonwealth and New Zealand
The report details penny postage rates for letters parcels and printed matter within the Commonwealth and to New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. It lists rates for letters postcards reply mail printed papers magazines books commercial papers and patterns with specific penny charges per weight and region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terocughout Commonwealth
Parva
Australia
Australasie
Vpar
Commonwealth
United Kingdom
Orérsea Dominions
Protectorates
New Hebrides
New Zealandritiah
Solomon Islands
Enlistment Terms For Australian Expeditionary Force
The notice invites men aged 18 to 45 to enlist with AUSTRALIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE. Details cover height, chest measurements, medical exams, and pay rates from Private to Commissioned Officers. It notes liberal pensions for dependents and lists depots and enlistment location in the Grampians electorate Maryborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALE. L. Prevate
Wickl
Sengeant
Ken
Gorin
Grampians
Maryborough
How to Cure Deafness Advertisement Emerges Worldwide
Sufferers from deafness and head noises should know of a new simple preparation said to cure deafness. The ad claims remarkable results for longstanding cases and mentions AURALO and AURALON products. It directs orders to Kirk's Agency in West Croydon, England, with a request to mention the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wa. Bristow
Worthing
YU Sore
Kirk
Railway Crescent
West Croydon
Barre
England
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gavesson
Cevesson
Guy Boothby
Dr. Nikola
Rowan
Pablett
Cavesson
Brisbane
FOR
Calis
Nurve
Catherine Keating
Davis-tirest
Nath Bronswich
Clemente Tombs
Ve Bnal
DeaManTs Tonic Ltd
Evans
Provouistrom
North Metbooras
Bbe
Clements Tonic Ltd
Clements Tonic
Australasia
Clements
MIC
New Zealand
the Islands
Talbot
Office
Membero Tickets
Billheads
Barelopes
Tvistation Cside
Dodgers
Dis
Proprietors
Australian Expeditionary Forces
Salisi
Pensions
M&n
Ib Pensions
Sheanakian
Worndale
Lyon & Bong
BPEN
Cerstreet
Melbourne
E. Lyon & Sons
Trennery Street
Abbotsford
Perpetual Trustees’ Association Ltd
Queen ST
Bar Country
Iterate
Ko Cowntey
W. M. Hyak
Harry B. Menty
Esq
Ae 3
Outhwaite
Eng
Pi Caria
Monty
Troen
Arthur Greater Anrawaite
oMlet
la Palma
Tor Talbot
M. C. Crooks
Patsig’s
Thrisis Peres
Genii
Ox Blow Publish
Gunii
Geni
Prairie State
Incnhators
Eartram & Son Py. Ld
Bourke St
Meth
Tlarke
Urinary Organa
Jornex
Meroney
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!