Sydney politics and pugilism tale from 1909
Sydney January 4, 1909 report discusses political maneuvering around Chief Justice appointment and Premier Wade, with critique of press sensationalism and puritanical policing after New Year events. It notes Governor Sir Harry Rawson's May departure and hints at internal party tensions. A late item from Thargomindale reports a man named Cardner breaking a leg after a horse incident, needing to crawl miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Darley
Wade
Harry Rawson
Himealf
Itacama
Sydney
Thargomindale
Cardner
Ambiguous Church Notices With Dense Service Details
A fragmented church notices page lists multiple denominations and services. It mentions CHURCH SERVICE timings including Sundays at 1 52, holy communion, baptisms, and various parish activities. Also referenced are Salvation Army and Presbyterian services with dates and locations amidst garbled OCR.
Young Prince Hector in rising bays sale notice
Er stud young prince Hector, bright bay rising seven years old, quiet and kind, a top hero in the district. Out of Metay, by Prince Hector, well-known Clydesdale stallion owned by Mr. George Smith. Price £22 per mare. All mares to be broke for artificial insemination and removed. Pablocks provided for all mares with foals. None of the responsibility incurred by owner A Turkbull, Wyndham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prisce
Prince Hector
Metay
Barneael
Prince Hmvetor
Anil
George Smith
A. Turkbull
Wyndtiam
Ishmael the Thoroughbred Arab Stallion at Begar
Sale notice for Ishmael the Thoroughbred Arab stallion offered at Begar. Import details mention import to Bowbay by Sheik Ali Hill Curtis and praised as one of the purest bred Arch horns, with racing and sire qualities. Describes bay color, height around 14 hands 2 inches, paddock, water, and gun provisions. Sale terms £2 mortgage, viewing and removal by late January 1000, reductions for multiple mares, contact Bland of Strathmore, Tathra Road, Boga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ishmael
Pete
Arabia
Sheik
Woreda
Walter
Strathmore
Tathra Road
Bland, Boga
Grand Childe the Jet Black Trotter Prospect
A Stand This Season Sire Rebel Childe and Grand Childe show strong bone and potential. Grand Childe, 6 years old, tall and well built, has won against progeny at district shows and beaten notable rivals. Owner Ramsey Bros advertise stud terms of 25 per mile with discounts for multiple mares, paddocks supplied, mare upkeep, and January mare removal. Mr A Puttar of Sydney comments on promising speed if given chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Childe
Mebel Childe
Hayegina
Harold
A. Puttar
Sydney
Ramsey Bros
Winn Alto trotting stallion to stand at bega
Evreeref trotting stallion Winn Alto, champion trotting stallion and prize winner, will stand this season at Bega. Born in California and imported by Veira, he is 14 hands high with good bone and temperament. Dixie Alto dam Winona, also imported, produced strong offspring. Winn Alto won multiple prizes at Sydney RAS Show in 1008 and has a noted conformation and lineage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elra
Dixie Ally Imp
Sydney
Dixie Alto Inc
California
Mfr. WY
Ty Veira
Winona
Alr
Veira
Wink
Uritent Blaten
Alona la
Winn Alto
Alont
Min Siro
Dixie Alta Imp
Mir Dam
Innes
Phrusalira
Insure Your Stock Before Shipping With Low Rates
Insurance notice advertising stock insurance before shipping to Bynoy-well Sea Winks covering fire life and accident risks. Mentions hay crops crops machinery hay stocks barns and spaysalg stock spaylag pricing and full particulars on applicationARCHIE A. BLAND local agent Yorkshire Insurance Co Church Street Heya.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bynoy
Stovk Spaylag
Spdnvysoy
Archie A. Bland
Yorkshire Insurance Cy
Church Street
Heya
Italy's Appalling Earthquake Suffering Reaches Across Cities
Reported from London, Saturday, the Messina quake left Reggio di Calabria and surrounding towns devastated with vast loss of life. Survivors, naval and civilian aid, and rapid relief efforts are described amid signs of disease risk and urgent calls for ships and lime to cover ruins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pricets
Umbria
Reggio
Reggio di Calabria
Straits of Messing
Vistur Emamanuel
Signor Giolitti
Haa
Orient Steamship Company
Messing
Reggia
Straits of Mersina
Victor Emmanuel
Euward
Italy
Quran
Hede
Jena
Messina
College of Cardinals
Queen Margherita
Lord Mosehery
New York
San Francisco
Chicaga
Boston
Quebec
Ontario
Canada
Ottawa
United States
Celtic
New World
Admiralty
Orient Company
T.M.5
Earthquake and eruption devastate Stromboli Sicily
London reports a violent Stromboli earthquake and eruption with three second shock and widespread damage. Sicily towns Messina and Reggio suffer heavy losses as 24 towns are destroyed. Doctors volunteer for quake relief and troops distribute aid as disinfectants and chlorine supplies are rushed to Calabria and Sicily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Stromboli
Curingirone
Sicily
Maeséina
Mililo
Municipel Doctora
Italy
Doctora
Rome
Uno
Calabria
Messina
Reggio
Privong
Signor Santoliquido
Cannibal customs in the Congo Free State noted
A historical remark describes Congolese cannibal practices with a specific ritual: locals will eat humans but avoid their own children, reportedly exchanging offspring with neighbors as part of the tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congo Free State
Triha
Farm land sale with multiple lots and water access
Several parcels of farmland advertised with permanent water and good buildings. 1260 acres priced at £3 per acre, 1052 acres well improved at £2100 total, 50 acres Silver Tank Farm with deep water frontage, and 827 acres freehold with permanent water at £4 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prica
Morton’s Booksellers and Lending Library Ad
Morton’s, Booksellers and Stationery, offers a lending library at no charge and monthly book arrivals. Displays toys and juvenile items, with misprinted items and a note on affordable pianos starting from £40, urging customers to compare before buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton's
Enney Goole Arcade
Coeapest
Johnson at Melbourne interview about Burns clash
In a Monday interview Johnson recalls the Burns confrontation, claiming he boxed fairly and showing pictures to prove Burns broke rules. He disputes weighing claims, taunts Burns for language, and recounts office tensions with MIntosh and the scene with a child present. He notes Burns boasted after disagreement and mentions readiness for a title fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Burns
Duke
Mulling
Bunkum
Bunny
Maller
Burt
Mr. Brenan
Tfl
Byrne
Mr. M'Intosh
Mac
Stadium
Sydney
Tommy Burns
M’intosh
Coming Shows in Southern Districts and Oddities
Dates for the AnGra showe events across Southern Districts run from February to April with numerous fairs listed including Motuyd and Pomibulu shows, plus March 3 to 18 spread. The text also notes the Imperial old age pension scheme, New South Wales education applications in 1908, and various scattered inquiries about rivers, liquids, and local remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabargo
Nimityballo
Cooma
New South Wales Department of Public Instruction
Danube
Europe
California
Lithgow
Hugh Hudson
Spark
Hue
Reliance
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Wade
Alon
Burna-Johnson
Teels
New South Wales
Ile
Relaen
Botany
Coures
Toin
Mr. Pilcher
Chungh
Englaed
Pve Besvice
Am Umder
al Fnhnie Chorch
Ida Ballagaat
Hallas
Owens Mell
Arehduncati Sk
Hector
Rambanka Pamieh
W—Jet Bubs
Magalight
Damary
Pactory
Tannkamangs Be
Wilkinson
Recor
Lonargo Parish
Decemuyi
Wallaga
Central Taw
Cautta
Amu
Uisaiine
Dignnins
Calarge
Sayeth
Soene
Cabarge
Zinudio
Quodchild
Reuter
Ouuaui
Wil Ba
H.— Pheer
Va Sesteley Rue
A. S
Sos Wiedduys
Iruy Calvert
Carmelo Pailibi
Brow
Salvation Army, Bervices
Bean Barr
A. Abbetts
Presbyterian Church
Bebd Ae Ieidert
Hoan
St. Andrew's Church
Buimitas
Alida
Malu
Er Stud
Ps Slax
Daley Dank
WY Diast
the Splendid Draught
Bega
Rh.s
Trovel Tha District
Sire Rebel Childe
Dan Stand
Spe
Pis Evrereed
Winn
Aosta
Victor Romanuel
Palmi
Aogethet
Mogenna
Straite of
Montsleone
Tribuna
Murcia di Semnola
Mondina
Hia
Alebani
Florence Observatory
Serumia
Lavalle
Toormina
Lureo Palace
Cheap Properties
Rigamond River
Casino District
Livia
Jas
McDougall
Richmond River
Morton Studios
Toyland
Ali
Cildilen
Eleowhere
Paling and Nicholgon
Morton
Carp Street
Www
Seccombe
Coffs Harbour, N.S. W
Senta
W. Seccombe
Coff
D. West
the Optician
Hurch Street
West
Moody
Tey Wwest
Jack Barber
Businnes
Impretoises
Whitman & Brooks
Auckland Street
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