Explosion on Marposia kills eleven crew at sea
A Norwegian ship Marposia carrying naphtha from New York to Cotte France exploded at sea on December 9 after cargo cases burst releasing flammable vapors. Eleven crew members died. seven survivors leaped into the water and were rescued by the Danish steamer Gallia and later transported to New York via the Trinidad at Bermuda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cotte
France
Gallia
Bermuda
Trinidad
Attempted break in at Husdive woolen gate Gaol
On Tuesday night an attempt was made to break open the Husdive woolen gate at Pondh Lane leading into a stone wall. The gate bolts were exposed by auger holes and a ladder lay nearby, with 13 cattle guarded inside the gaol yard under police observation following recent trials for cattle stealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tundagai
Sydnay
Barnett Sod
Panch Lane
Settlement debate on Peel River Estate sale and closer land policy
In a Tangaratt section sale speech Mr G B G King criticizes government terms for Peel River Estate closer settlement. He cites past losses, demands fixed improvements, and questions whether a full state takeover is needed while praising company efforts to open subdivisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. G. King
Tangaratts
Peel River Co
King
Peel River
Carruthers
Catata
Sydney
Ashton
Hoe
Pain in the Stomach Remedy Ad
Pain in the Stomach ad promotes Chamberlain's Gale Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. Unclear proprietor claims quick relief and lists J. as supplier.
Divorce and Decay in Australian Commonwealth
Cardinal Moran denounces divorce as a threat to the Australian Commonwealth. He cites 1903 US records reporting 60,000 divorces and argues divorce erodes family life, morality, and national strength, urging Australians to avoid secularism and follow virtuous marriage norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teel Fern
Cardinal Moran
Besid
United States
America
Commonwealth
Australia
Australisna
United States In This Regard. Divorce, Adtel Cardinal Moran
Women gain legal share in husbands property in Sydney debate
The Political Labour League in Sydney held a lively session with Mrs Dwyer leading a push for amending lines on wives rights to fair shares of accumulated marital property. A male opponent argued against female work, provoking strong reactions from women in attendance. A vote showed broad support with over 100 in favor and 19 against. Separately, Alfend Schofield faced charges in Tamworth for shooting at James Field and attempting to murder, with trial committed on January 21 nights.
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Political
Labour League
Sydnay
Marquaris Street
Isdy
Dwyer
Dawyer
Ani
Te Wim Sea Than
Hle
Jane
Condobolin
Iit
Bia
Hardon
Newcastle
New South Wales
Bootland
France
Tamworth
Alfend Schofield
Jamen Field
Wook Schofield
Thommmdur
Waanleo
Bal
Brave Norse Captain Stays Aboard Ship Threatened By Storm
A lone captain on the Alloa refused sea rescue, choosing to remain aboard the burning vessel after a night in turbulent seas near Liverpool. The crew were rescued by New Brighton lifeboat. the captain finally left only after salvage officials produced owner authorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princes Landing
Attace
Liverpool
Custos Hottee
Vincent Acarajoon
We Mursey
Milo
Barcelona
Alloa
New Brighton
Mesrojeen
Salvage Association
Athough
Ulloa
Besrojoen
Incomplete goods listing haul across towns and trades
A fragmented ledger details multiple consignments with weights, origins, and destinations including Uralla Armidale Guyra and Wollun. Entries mention quantities like 4 per 10 days and 100 pounds, plus references to various parcels and shipments across rural NSW localities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madey
Harrison
Janes
Dhoylln
Gul
Solly
Kelly Ate
WEGR
Waleha
Bop
Einance Anuuciation, Ltd
Mold
Bundurra
Urulla
Armidale
Hill
Terrible Vale
Kentucky
Guyra
Uralle
Mook Mountain
Wollun
Waloha
Uralla
Deidemeer
Dome
Wool market report from New South Wales auction sale
At the wool sale in New South Wales steady demand and strong prices for scoured fleece. Prices held for greasy wool while Queensland scoured topped at the high end amid competitive bidding and varied lots from Armidale and Uralla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walebin
Watela
Wellme
Balala
Uralla
Uslecidge
Warmleworth
Weber Lie
Myton
Lin Tong
Tony
Tombs
Pleven
Lung
Armduke
Forglen
Armidale
Tijd
Bat Ltd
Eufl
Lyndhuret
Glen Ennom
NZ. Loan
M.A. Cn
Anon
Queensland
Arumdale Telephone Exchange and Local Listings
A fragmented 19th or early 20th century directory fragment lists names and addresses across Armidale including hotels, shops, and services. Entries mention Attwater, Mew Bogland Hotel, Central Motor, Commercial Bank, Fire Station, Hospital, Railway Station, and various traders and residents. Notable names and venues appear alongside street references such as Dangar Street and Herm, with numerous businesses and residences catalogued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attwater
Bogland Hotel
Arwidaola Behool
Aroidaly Cooperative Dutebering Oo
Arroldibo Tleockesup
Arwida's Gael
Hawke of New South Wale
B. Dishop
O. Bradley
J. D
Bann Viata
Beyund, F & Co, Merchants
Blexland, Rel
Davis
Wire
Gaprorat F
Dangar-atrest
Flattereall's
Dangar-stroet
Finlayson
Mrs. J
Diodeo Hall
Green
Mins
Abaronah Hawk
Walter J. & Gu
Stucke and
Grave Aponte
Herm
Huilder
Hawk
W. J
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the Petticoat
Comercial
Muhdey
Mesa-Rose Perfume Co
Pitt. Gt
Mr. Alas
J. Anterape
Qik Bark
Charlevdibs
Carlo
Marcos
Barelly
Trewellen
W. C. Hamre
Reet
Guehl
Sm Grata
Tom and Petal
Amy Melee
Mallam 4 Co
H. Bullington
Berrie
Urals
Welch
Cio
A. W. Diobt & CO
Ravery Close Tees
the People's Clothier and Shoer
Armidale Telephone Exchange
Hordaker
Faurdy-rirret
Jackson
Riyal
Ellis
Dra
J. J
Lorekeeper
Uniline Convent
Weaver
Chamiat
White
F. J
Mra
Rouloominbah
Willmott
Uearby-street
Wright, Heaton, & Co
Led
W. EB
Kiplin
Watson
W. H
Batabor
West End
Wigan
Harney-street
Wright, Mia
Percival
A.W. Percival
Hearne
Hetall
B. Weaver
Chimist
Maulam A
Iinall i
Exhite
Grocers
Marchante, Hotels, &c
Nicholls’ Dandelion Ale CO
Camperdown
SYD
Stanley
T. Lambert
Rusden-Street
G. F. Nott
Holden Street
Steck Wee
Lot Bo
Ty Ts
Dom
Abe
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