Diary of a Gallows Dinner in Gun Alley Tragedy
The piece recalls the Alma Tirtschke murder near Bourke Street Arcade in Melbourne, focusing on public outrage, the Colin Ross case, and the heated belief before his execution. It includes reflections on public opinion, the witnessing of Alma’s death, and the role of press and the author Carlyle Ferguson.
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Gun Alley
Vieturia
Alma Tirtsehke
Bourkes Street
Collins-street
Alma Tirtschke
Colin Russ
Ineself
Colin’ Ross
Alma
Alma Tivnselike
Nator Brennan
Ross
Colin Ross
Carlyle Ferguson
al Viesleath Avenue
Theomely
Rennin
Cole i
Marine
Wiesner
The Hells of Death at the Wells of the Charles
The narrative recounts a grim execution scene in a haunted setting, detailing a condemned man’s plea of innocence before the crowd. Witnesses describe the drop and the crowd’s reaction as the doomed man meets death, with echoes of law and mercy debated by onlookers.
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Gaul
Hells of
The
Charles
Forset
The Avenging Hand in a London Social Web
Miss Hilary Grey and guardian Kyrle Lestrange navigate scandal and wealth as Sybella schemes for status. Petrie introduces Mrs Grain and Mrs Wilton, while Hilary's wardship and a lover’s past collide in a tense, echoing social whirl. The chapter ends with unanswered questions about Hilary’s fate and a missing master.
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Hilary Grey
Hilary
Malvern Villa
Toi
Aluit
London
Kyrle Lestrange
Sybella
John Grey
Mad
Petrie
Lestrange
Unusual Arrangement Described in Canberra Memo
Judex comments on a curious arrangement where works branch employees were kept off duty to attend a football match raising questions about public servants wasting time. The piece contrasts labor and leisure, noting the broader debate over material welfare amid rising land and housing costs. The author also reflects on a Sydney festival star and Britain’s arms outlook.
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Canberra News
Deputation Warns Britain On Unemployment And Defence Cutbacks
A letter from Sir Walter Citrine and a note from Judex criticize government defence plans and the risk of rising prices and unemployment. They warn that if battleship spending continues, a crisis could force bankruptcy or extended war, leaving soldiers as the main sufferers once fighting ends.
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Ogramme
Walter Citrine
Trades Union Congress
Six Becomes Key In New Magic Lottery Appeal
A curious push in the New Mil Charities drives belief that the number six brings luck with a universal spy theme. A prize of six thousand pounds is offered as tickets go on sale widely amid general fascination and occult intrigue.
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Mil
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Ian
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France
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Mr. Ferguson
Hank
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Ani
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Hunbeatreet
Dad Nuove
Lyyaipatla
Crystal
Pune
du Tire
Naewie
Nis
Alastor
Vinteen
Niger
Fenwan
Bout Scunstabley
Herveaioe
Miammeli Grifters Arsine
Neons
Enders
Randi
Danny Grouth
Becaite
Che
Sivern
Lis
Calin Ross
Alma Tietschke
Rasud
Tim
Seth
Jassioy
Saul
Napoleon
St. Helena
Maud Isidore Douglas
Jhestrange
Lestange
Toprano
Mont
Ste Miter
Waney
Sobelta
Gueys Shays
Epine
Rmsilly
Judex
Kalgoorlie
Nave
Sydney
Stacy
Nsw
Britain
IEW
Wrigley's
Harles Watson and
Nauxsce
Queensland Insurance Co. Ltd
Mead Omcetor Wey
Barrack Street
Peet
Aermia
Australia
Swermin-Williams
the Bros
Hay ST
Perth
Bennett
Otranto
Papua
Bet Re
Fremantle
William ST
Barrack ST
CNR. Hay
DR. Health Shoes
Kromhyd der Arent
Workin Sas
Penn Ie
William Sts
Greil Bros
Cecil Ron
Weieht Gnad Yaalty
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