Full Court Denies Prohibition in Williams Shearing Case
The Full Court disposed of Henry Alexander William's writ of prohibition against James Lee and Companing Ltd and James Laroid. Williams fined under section 43 of the Masters and Servant Act for failing to fulfill a sheep shearing contract claiming wet sheep. The Acting Chief Justice upheld the magistrate's assessment, over ruling objections, with the rule discharged without costs. Justices Cohen and Pring disagreed on costs.
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al Cour
Sydney
Henry Alexander William
Shearer
James Lee
Williams
Big Honor
Cohen
Justice Pring
Narrabri Sensation in Bold Attempt to Rob Woman
A late night robbery attempt targeted Mrs Hardman in Narrabri as a man tried to seize her handbag containing money. A forceful struggle ensued but the thief fled before securing the bag, her screams drawing a crowd.
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Narrabri
Niwruibri
Bank Shortage and Local Tragedies Reported in Sydney
A bank clerk Henr Louis Alexan tre de Josselin, former Bank of New Zealand accountant, faced court on embezzlement charges with a £609 shortage declared. Separate Sydney incidents include Josep Hawkins drowned after undertow, a child run over by a tram in Manly, and a double drowning near Cobar. Forbes fire destroys an unoccupied Forbes house insured for 2100.
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Sydney
Henr
Louis Alexantre de Josselin
Bank of
New Zealand
TIRE
Forbes
Pory-street
Fon Thomas
Froat Oelt
Death Under Anesthetic At Newcastle Dentist
Mrs Francis Treadfoot died after being placed under chloroform for a tooth extraction by a Newcastle dentist. She collapsed and died, aged 41, leaving a widow with one child. The death has been reported to the Coroner for inquiry.
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Sydney
Newcastle
Francis Treadfoot
Devenged
Mining at Mt David Report Describes Weeklong Reef Mining
The report outlines mining progress at Mt David with multiple levels and drives. It notes copperstone and reef sections, thicknesses of stone up to several feet, and generally fair to good quality ore. South east drives, winches, and openings along the reef are reported with varying thicknesses and quality across levels.
Sheldon’s New Discovery Promises Cough Cure
Advert says a Ford for the cure of coughs and consumption claims to beat all others. Mockler Bros and George-strout of Bathweet Oy Morgan Burraga are named vendors. Text reads as a medical remedy claim with hopeful language.
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Dr. Sheldon
Ford
Mockler Bros
George-strout
Bath
Oy Morgan
Burraga
Parliament Opens Amid Financial Strains and Balkan Concerns
The king opened Parliament noting fiscal pressures and proposed bills on land purchase reform in Ireland, church disestablishment in Wales, labor market organization, and Old Age Pensions. He cited relations with Berlin, Balkan issues, and Persia, with India governance praised and South African ties noted amid domestic debates on Ireland and unemployment.
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London
Sinto
Wales
Worl
Stoges
Berlin
Persia
Hough
Britain
Russia
India
House of Lords
Cullinan
Prince
Princess of Wales
Algo Cpresane
Tilgernont
Earl Grawe
House of Commons
PF. T. W. Rogers
Wedgwood Ben
Balfour
Asquith
Plad
Tyeland
Dir. Barrell
Bhah
Civne
Roel Wei Belt
Jack the Ripper Outrages Reported in Berlin
News from London reports new Jack the Ripper outrages in Berlin. A seamstress was stabbed and left unconscious on a staircase. her attacker fled. Later, two more women were wounded the same day.
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London
Berlin
Mysterious murders spark wide arrests in north-west India
General Cadles reports 36 arrests in the upper Mirangai digiriet region linked to the murder of Lieutenant McCaulay. A Royal Warwickshire private was killed at Jamarind Road. Two thousand more recruits have joined the Territorials.
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London
Mirangai Digiriet
India
McCaulay
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Jamarind Road
Navely
Territorials
Socialist Revival and Explosive Incident in Broken Hill
Distinct Socialist revival noted in Broken Hill linked to Sydney leader Larry Holland. Explosive damage hit Archibald Lewis residence near the Block 10 mine, windows broken, no injuries reported as police patrolled the area amid ongoing tensions. The blast, heard near Argent Street, appears aimed at startling residents, not causing mass harm.
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Broken Hill
Larry Holland
Sydney
Block 10
Archibald Lewis
Ming
Argent Street
Mr. Lewis
Lewis
Veteran Gundagai policeman Carroll dies aged 85
A veteran Gundagai police officer, former senior sergeant and hero of the Moonlight bushranger confrontation at McGreda's, died at Liberty Street Bumore on Wednesday aged 85. Carroll joined the Royal Irish Constabulary in 1840 and later served in Australia rising to sub inspector before retiring in Gundagai. He helped capture bushrangers in 1879 and received public testimonials from Sydney and the City Council.
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Joh Carroll
Gundagai
Liberty-street
Bumore
Ofoer
McGreda
Wentabadgery
Thos, Nesbitt
August Wrenicke
Andrew George Scott
Captain Moonlight
Thomas Rogan
Graham Benett
Thomas Williams
Fing
Beng
Constalla Bowen
Carroll
Gundagai Polles
McGhede
Garrell
Carrol Berate
Moonlight
Othur
Gundagal
Sydney
City of Sydney Council
Carrol
Morgan
Crane
Wagga
Ireland
Royal Irish Constabulary
Dublin
Australia
Victoria
Tamberumbi
Addong
Sydney Share Market Highlights As Stocks Gain Mix
On Wednesday Latest quotations show Broken Hill South paid at 86s 6d with a halfpenny, Copper and Mount David results around 7s to 9d range. Banks of New South Wales quoted at 13s 6d, reflecting a cautious market with varied gains.
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Bycney
Broken Hill South
Mount David
Banks of
New South Waler
Santer and Sons Pur Volatile Eucalypt Extract Claims
The notice promotes Sanders Extract as the superior eucalypt oil product made with a special careful process. It warns of dangers from competing preparations and cites expert testimony and court authorities to support the genuineness and merit of Sanders Extract.
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Santer & Sons
Supreme Court of Victoria
Guruine Sander and Sons
I. Hearne
William Root
Free sample offer for Chamberlin Stomach and Liver Tablets
An old advertisement promises a free sample of Chamberlin’s Stomach and Liver Tablets if the reader sends a postal card with name and address to Chamberlain Medicine Co. 608 Harris near Sydney. It is endorsed by L. Edgley and Co.
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Chamberlain Medicine Co
Harris Abeot
Sydney
Chamberin
L. Edgley
Hughes Defends Labour Record and Immigration Policy
In an afternoon speech at Redfern, Labour leader Mr Hughes defends the government’s defence plans while critiquing immigration policy. He argues land policy needs immediate reform to provide settlers with ample opportunities and insists work and housing for all Australians remain the focus.
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MR. Hughes
Sydney
Redfern
Hughes
Beale
Aueialla
Labour
Australia
Queston
Mr. Cool
Sai
Tharos
Bredford
Alleged Frauds in Ireland Over Old Age Pensions
London February 17. Mr Matthew Davies Liberal claims 50 000 to 70 000 Irish old age pensioners are not qualified under the Act. He urges Somerset House to punish those promoting the fraud.
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Ireland
London
Matthew Davies
M.F
Somerset House
Fire Tragedy at Flores Theatre Acapulco
At the Flores Theatre in Acapulco a gala performance honoring the governor ended in a deadly fire. A wooden hall with three exits trapped about 1000 spectators as a cinematograph film ignited, causing a panicked rush and two deaths.
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London
Flores Theatre
Acapulco
Mexico
Woman charged with misappropriation in Bathurst Street case
Detectives arrested Margaret Guy, 49, journalist, in Bathurst Street on misappropriation charges involving 41000 belonging to Mary Jane Lathrop. Alleged to stem from a family dispute over trust moneys. Remanded on police application until February 34.
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Sydney
Bathurst-street
Margaret Guy
Mary Jane Lathrop
Disastrous Colliery Explosion Reported Near London
An explosion at the West Stanley pit in Durham entombs workers as flames ravage the Shaft. No exit is possible with rescue efforts hindered by continuing fire and collapsing tunnels. Rappings indicate one of four seams may still be burning despite danger.
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London
Stanley
Pit
Durham
The King's Health And Parliament Opening
London reports the King began his Parliament speech in good voice but tired before the end. He plans to travel to Brighton on Friday to shake off a lingering cold.
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London
Brighton
Arrested on his Honeymoon Forgery Charge in London Court
The London Police Court charged Duncan McIntyre Johnston with forgery after his arrest on his honeymoon in Melbourne. He admitted forging a telegram briefly but claimed he intended to repay the money. He awaits further proceedings. A separate item notes Richard Boland, a young man, was scratched by a snake while fishing but survived after medical care. and William Fuller, a laborer, was jailed for three months for wife beating, with three days in solitary.
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Bandon
Duncan McIntyre Johnston
London
Melbourne
Sid Hig
Ha’ Lwantad i
Richard Boland
Cats
Mr. Boland
William Fuller
Collingwood Court
Puller
Che
Andrews and Hopper fight ends with surrender in court
Two youths Andrews and Hopper clashed in a brawl leaving Andrews injured and later surrendering to authorities. A doctor was summoned and Andrews was remanded for several days as officials considered the case.
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Steverspurarg
Robert Andrews
Maviy
Hopper
Kaigelard
Andrews
Topper
Otlley
Sint. Andrews
Haly
Chamberlain
Alwys
L Edgley and Co
John Coady
Mintabats
Vince Bey
Ana
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National Library of Australia
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Walter M. Capies
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Ob Schook
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Bathurst Ane
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A. B James
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