Flight of the "Dead" Man Comes Back from the Grave
The Paris correspondent of the News Chronicle reports Louie Durand faked death by quinine overdose, obtained a death certificate, attended his own funeral, and lived on life assurance of £1500. He was arrested in Lyons. his accomplice, detained in Algiers, admitted taking out a £1600 policy for Mme. deannie Gauthier. Durand confessed to police detailing the ruse and quinine doses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hana
Lyons
Nays
Paria
London “News-Chronicle
Louie Durand
Algiers
Mme
Deannie Gauthier
Srst
Sap
Fortune Tellers and Birds a Superstitious Menace
A sensational fragment describes folk beliefs linking birds to fate and misfortune. The piece recounts a woman’s rumored death plot, superstition about robins, cuckoos, ravens, and crows, and long lists of omens tied to birds and luck. It notes rural customs around funerals, marriage, and weather, with anecdotes from Britain and continental Europe.
Gardening Notes For Gladioli Roses And Stocks In Spring
Garden guidance urges timely planting of Gladioli and roses to ensure bright spring displays. It lists rose varieties for hedges and cut flowers, notes improvements in Madame Butterfly and Molly Sharman Crawford roses, and stresses balanced feeding for seedlings and perennials in a season of growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wahy
Orleans
Ehaves
Alex Hill Gray
Atoile de Hollande
Helen Mag- Jona
Madame Legend Weber
Bryce Allen
Dunlap Best
Geo. Shawyer
Harold Brocklebank
H. St. Darlington
Madame — Butterfly
Molly Sharman Crawford
Roger
Hadley
Radiance
Madame A
Chatenay
Earlyiant Imperial
Pardenera
Local Real Estate Update and Agent Contacts
Present day prices for renovations at Marantood Planar and related properties. Local agents at PALING'S 338 George Street, Budn provide particulars or contact H. A. Barraclough Ltd 5 Gavege Sirens for details. Notices indicate regular army visits to the town over 40 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paling
George Street
H. A. Barraclough, Ltd
A. Newall
F.J
Scout Notes Western District Funds and Plans
Western District notes report multiple fundraising stalls raising 18 pounds, 16 pounds, and 20 pounds plus 15 pounds from a camp fire event. Subscriptions aid the funds, overdraft reduced, and Burraba- Heats site lease proposed for 8 acres at 10 years. Commissioner to visit Coonamble to discuss scouting with the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trangie Group
Norromine Committee
Dubbo
Coonamble
Dill
Aite
Burraba- Heats
Land Board
Bi. B. Serissey
District Scouts Plan Camp Facilities and Tree Planting
District Scoutmaster Harvey visited Wongurbon, reformed the committee, and recommends Pearson for Warant as ASM. Watt resigned. 2nd Gligandis C of England closed troop registered for cubs and scouts with Mr E Cooper as Group Scoutmaster. Weatherproof huts and flowering fodder trees are proposed to aid regular camps and weather conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alte
Harvey
Wongurbon
Pearson
Watt
Gligandis
E. Cooper
Spot It competition opens in Wellington Times windows
The Wellington Times advertises a Spot It contest asking readers to locate window displays of named traders details. Participants must place a coupon in an envelope marked Competition by June 18 and may win first to third prizes based on correct spots. Traders listed include WALL, Practical Tailor and F. S. Wilmot, Jeweller and Optician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Theatre
Wellington
Mk Spacer
Wellington Times
Pris
Entry Submission Instructions and Coupon Notice
A garbled notice urges readers to use key coupons for entries or ticket windows. It emphasizes submitting as many coupons as needed and mentions copyright concerns and an organizer. The fragment contains disjoint phrases about addresses, tickets, and form submission.
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Flight OF the
Fingland
Constantine
Thern Countrien
Robin
Somplice
England
Denmark
Prisat
Rooka
Amal
Aine Milen
London
Oma
Aleknem
Western District
H. Bowden Pletcher
Adlington
Pure Food Butcher
F. M. Attwood
Millinar
J. A. Crean
High-prads Footwear
L. Chinnocks, Draper and Grocer
A. A. Dobbie, Pharmaceutical Chemist
Enderby's, Fruit
C. R. Ellison
Lse
Fulton's
Fong Lee & CO
Griffith's Pharmacy
Golden Key
Harvey Bros
Jewellery Gites
Harvey Bros, Jewellery and Gifts
Kimbell's Bakery
A, Kitch & Sons
A. Kitch & Sons
Ate
Lahy
VC. Larum
Sports Goods
F Merkin
M. F Merkin
W. Mow Funn
General Marchant
Harry Moore
Cycle Works
Charley Murphy
the Muse
Shas
R. R. Payne
T. Powlett
A. Pulbrook
Belter
Keith Paul
Dan V. Roddy
Mallway Stores
Reinhard & CO
Spratt Bros., Quality Butchers
Western
Boots and
Shoes
the Western Stores
Haberdashery
Drosos
E. R. Thomas
Kosciusko
Kosciusko” Candy Store
Chosolat
Hollywood
The
Flag Store
Drapars
Marears
Wall
Wilmot
Wellington Motors
Fords
Fred Wall
Newsagent
Statiiner
Newmeant
MADD
Or.ganiser. Ab utAnen
Tay
Hormon
Ae Debra Mathinic
Commonwealth
Guy Bitin
Australia
Tralia
Amr
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