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Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1523, 20 August 1912, Page 8

Of the original production of "Nobodys Daughter" iu Sydney, the "Sydney Morning Herald" said:—The- close interest with which the piece was followed throughout the whole of tho fc-ur acts culminated in quito a burst of enthusiasm, and it was not until the final curtain had been raised three or four limes, and all the ladies of the company were positively overwhelmed by floral gifts, that the audience calmed down. Mr. Plimnier was moved to make a brief speech, in which he expressed his gratification that Sydney had endorsed the verdict given elsewhere. . . In "Nobody's Daughter" tins author hns no doubt taken risks- wjiich might in Ip's capable hands have invited disaster, but tho incident forming the basis of the plot is handled with such judgment, and is so cleverly interwoven with noble traits in human nature,- that the result is elevating and in no way debasing. ~ . . The play was produced under the joint direction of Messrs. Pliinmer and Paul Latham, who are to be congratulated on the brilliant success ofthepremieve. In connection with tho patrol organisation of (.ho British Automobile Association, a roadside telephone service has been instituted. It is intended to erect sentry Ixixos, such as already exist at somo points round London; at intervals of ten miles on the main roads round all important cities. Each sentry box will be fitted with a telephone connected with the nearest exchange, and the use of the telephones, except for trunk calls, will be free to tho niumbers. It k hoped that tho telephone system will bo of great use in cases of acridents and breakdowns, and to book hotel accommodation. The n;sacintlon is spending 9. year on its <wtrol aysteia-