Harbor Disaster Inquiry Opens in Sydney
The marine court inquiry into the Dunsmore collision that killed 16 bluejackets opened but did not close. Captain Hansen testified that warnings were given and the Dunsmore could not avoid the bow of the Encounter as the vessels crossed paths. Also, Lewis and Peters submitted the lowest tender for the Darren Jack Weir construction at 6 44 percent above the schedule.
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Marine Court Inquiry
Sydney
Dunsmore
Encounter
Hansen
Dunsnore
Jack Weir
Messrs
Lewis
Peters
Darren Jack Weir
Drowned Man Found Near Coogee Beach
Herbert Day aged 42, a commercial traveler, living at Bentmere, who had been missing since Thursday, was found drowned in the ocean at Coogee this morning. The North Coast Railway third section from Gloucester to Taree will employ about 1000 men for three years, with a tender of £455,000 awarded to Rhys Jones Carper and Company. A seven year old Moree boy was killed when thrown from his horse near his home. Public Works Committee discussed Western Line deviations costing about £220,000 from Mung Plains to Blaxland. The Karnal steamer was refloated near Blackton Resort and proceeds to Sydney. Five shops in Kent Street Maryborough were gutted by fire in heavy rain, with no breach.
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Sydney
Herbert Day
Mercial Trevdller
North Coast Railway
Gloucester
Taree
Rhys
Wife's Death Ruled a Self Inflicted Tragedy
An inquest into the death of Mary Holland 35 found dead with her throat cut in Caulfield Melbourne. A note addressed to her husband apologised for the rash act and urged kindness to the children. The 14 year old daughter testified the mother predicted death on her return. A finding of death by own action was recorded.
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Melbourne
Mary Holland
Neerimrand
Caulfield
Wred
Mary
Linle Effy
Fred
Breach of Early Closing Act Case at Pollow Court
Benior Constable Cole prosecuted Mar tin Caples for not giving the weekly holiday to James Gallagher employed 19 years. Gallagher had not earned wages. Caples claimed Gallagher had duties at the engine room and loading yard. The court imposed a nominal fine of 1 with court costs 7.
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Pollow Court
Benior
Cole
Martin Caples
Jamey Gallagher
Caples
Gallagher
Geltlog
Murray
Jim
Sheehy
Gally
Capleshem
Gallasher
Suilway
Alloedl DoAl
Bers
Sydney Shares and Quotations Amid Market Fluctuations
A garbled listing shows scattered share quotes and indexes with broken names and odd spellings. The fragment mentions Broken Hill, British Hill and items like wool prices, suggesting a brief market note with several unreadable entries.
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Sydney
Broken Hill South
Hill
Woman Found Alive in Messina Ruins After 20 Days
A 76 year old woman was rescued from the Messina rubble after twenty days trapped. She is speechless but expected to recover as relief efforts continue. Daily rations reach over 1.6 million people while 2.1 million from American relief funds will buy materials and build housing.
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Sudon
Messina
Times advocates Royal Commission on aeronautics
The Times proposes appointing a Royal Commission of aeronautics to secretly inquire into military and naval uses of air ships, types of machines, attack and defence systems, and colonial airship defense. It suggests publicly considering aeronautical progress, vessel types, international air law, open sea routes, and naval shipboard research.
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TIMES
London
Aeronauta
Terrible Railway Collision Near Denver Kills Sixty Nine
A goods train collided with a passenger train near Denver Colorado. The drawing room car was telescoped and 69 passengers were killed or injured. One six year old girl survived, found beneath her mother’s body as officials and snow suppress flames.
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London
Assenger Trai
Denver
Colorado
Bensnth
Shrinkage in Bank Clearances Reported by Times
The Times reports London Bankers Clearing House clearances last year totaled £2,612,120,303,000, a shrinkage of £670,060,000 over the previous year. Provincial clearing houses also show reductions. Railway receipts similarly fell, signaling broad financial pullbacks across sectors.
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London
Times
London,Bankers
Rgaz
Emigration to Queensland Sends 2334 Passengers
London reports Sir Horace Tozer Agent General for Queensland dispatched two thousand three hundred thirty four assisted and free emigrants to Queensland in January. The note marks the large colonial recruitment effort and government support for settlers arriving in Queensland.
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Queensland
London
Sir Horace Tozer
Dalpetty and Co. Issues £500,000 Preference Shares
London January 76 Dalpety and Co. announces full subscription of £500,000 worth of new 10 preference shares bearing 5 percent interest.
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Nalgety And.company
London
Dalpety and Co
Severe storms and political notes from London and overseas
London reports a severe Blizzard raging in the United States with snowstorms in Scotland. The Fiora coal laden wrecked off Amrum. seventeen crew members died. Washington prosecutions against New York World and Indianapolis News for Panama Canal libels. Lord Glenesk's will proved. estate goes to Countess Bathurst. Thornton Hains acquitted in August murder case. Captain Hains awaits trial. Death of Lord Amherst noted. apoplexy linked to losses and library sale. Admiral Sperry's crew limited shore leave. Malta impressions praised. Liberian gunboat incident denied. German steamer colorless.
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General Cable News
London
United, States
Scotland
Fiora
Amrum
Schleswig
Prussia
Washington
New York World
Indianapolis
Panama Canal
Lord Glenesk
Morning Post
Countess Bathurst
Thornton Hains
Captain Hains
W. Annas
Flushing
Long Island
New York
Hales
Lord Amherst
Hackney
McMahon
Wallabies
Portsmouth
Berlin
The
Times
Gark
Admiral Sperry
China
Johan F
Malta
Clare
Uplifting Cure Claims for Guts Burn and Wounds Liniment
Advert shows Dr Sheldon’s liniment priced at 1/6 and 8/6 with claims of swift cures for guts burns and wounds. Mentions joinable at MocHler property Georgesle Bathurat and Morgan Burraga.
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Sheldon
MocHler
Georgesle
Bathurat
Morgan
Burraga
Bathurst Hospital Annual Meeting Highlights Finances and Cuts
Bathurst District Hospital held its annual meeting in the Town Hall with Mr Ruthword President. The report shows receipts of £2082 168 0d for the year to Dec 21 1908 including a balance from 1907, with expenditure of £1056 15s 8d and a mortality rate of 9.38 percent. The president warned of ongoing financial strain, noting reduced subscriptions and rising upkeep costs, while thanking staff and donors and urging broader support from Bathurst and surrounding districts.
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Digeltshaw
Bourdary
H. D. O'Brien
Peter Bardetta
Manoleon Heel
Pole Thor Melly
Laleix
Burns
Lithgow ‘Hospital
Hutton
Clarke
Maitland, Hospital
Bathuret Hospital
Bathurst
Church of England
Presbyterian
Salvation Army
Bismaying
Rustees
Algie
John Lew
See Ty
Geilentin
Teramo Eroes
Lee
Thin
Han Bean
Yer
Dave
Jutler
Election and Officers List From Local Meeting
The article records officers elected including President James Thutherfort and vice presidents J Sinan and W McPhillamy. It lists auditors W M Bissell FP States General Committee members and retiring officials, with votes of thanks to several retiring officers.
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C. Boyd
Tie Brownlow
G. Edel
W. IniNott
Graham
Ib Bb
Gilman
Vette
Ly Kendall
Hon
G. Let
John Mc
Phillamy
Wark
Vrelgadlind
Smithy
Ginsson
We By
Hascett
Mosgrs
Dowse
Bonin
W. J. Gartrell
Nowell Gilmour
Arnold Rigby
Nurslog
Genuine Sander and Sons Pure Volatile Eucalyptus Extract
An ad notes Sander and Sons extract superior to rivals due to complete experience and careful manufacture. It warns against deceptive preparations and cites a court expert verdict supporting the genuine product. An avalanche in the Alps killed Dr Spicer, son of a well known paper man, with another son narrowly escaping.
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Sander & Sons
Witneao
Pas Sander
Thorafore
Killa
Ami
Supreme Court of Victoria
Sande and Sons
Tozer
Obomiet
William Strant
Aljs
Switzland
Dr Spicer
Mex. Spicer
Paper Man
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New South Wales Country Press Association
Aell
Moree
Newcastle
Blackton Resort
Brisbane
Kentstreet
Maryborough
Cable News
National Library of Australia
Bathurst District Hospital
Tremier
Hin
Huntie
Getton
Buruga
Playuoy
Sofila
Shire
Cornells
Lid Hospital
Mesars
Wilton
McPherson
Avery
Simmons
Pincelike
de Zeny
Bathuret
Sald
Hathuret Bael
Barthurs
Dub
Hall Swith
A. B. James
Freemantle
Liam
Gaseluh
Kiteton
Slade
Willians
D. Makepeace
Piano Triton
Gaurge-street
WRUIT
James A. B. Low & CO
Ruit
Rusugu-street
Bigby*k
Jax Apps
Government Exporta. L. Windsor
Cassidy
Widltam~ Street
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Ae Bland Booth
OL Booth
R. MS. Lindsay
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Castor
Turon Shire
Briding
Nace
A.W. Lovett
Crossley
James
Sofaln
Auctionee
Rutherforn
Kelso
Gracier
Tanner
Jon Sidney
Flamar
Glanmire
Thelan
Limeliles
Peel
Sofily
B. Bundlon
P. Pearce
Council
Kolsa
Edgley’s
Edgley's
L Winter
the Jeweller
L. Winter
Howich-street
Elsie White
Dennis
Pensom & Go.’S
Pensom & CO
Walter M. Caples
Williamstreet
Opp
School of Ares
Waleb
Barrack-Street
Pathurst
Sands Ouw
Sloman
Ananamean
Puvets
Citysroad
O. A. Jarman
Guild of Organists
Cathedral Aganist
Pla Voforte
Sing Inc
Blade
Georgestregk
W. A. McLean
Russull-Stremt
Cess
Owder
BRS Prants
Corniah
Birgainy Cory Crusher
Bono Min
Foratean
Gyannt
SHADE
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Mdall
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Prvenson
Easington Park
Miss Slade
Williorm-steeet
Connie
W. Willman
Sewell
William ST
A. Royal Speedwell
Sil Ee
Russell Street
Mgi
Continental Rubber Co
Bathurst and District
Butler’s Ice and Cordials
Butler's Ice & Cordial Works
Tel
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Gar
Hast Stw
Grand Walde
Skardon
Howhels-street
Phoenix Assurance CO
Ann
Phoenix
Ey Compiny
Uber
Robert W. Martin
Pilttatrect
Acente
Tremain Brothers
Pictoria
Britasula Flour Mille
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