Uncertain 1900s Clippings Reveal Local Disruptions and Disasters
Fragmentary notes report a fire causing substantial damage at a South Bulli facility, a new Hibernian Australian Catholic Benefit Society branch in Mota Vaie, and Sydney authorities halting Sunday work at Albury Brewing. Reports mention a tornado near Toxne with many fatalities, rising bore rates, and various civic concerns.
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South Bulli Jatty
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Hibernian Australian Catholic Benefit Society
Mota Vaie
Shareholders approve sale of company amid financial turmoil
Reported turmoil follows a proposed sale valued at 10,000,000 with opposition from J L Tamay on patrimonial grounds. Fire and accident incidents interrupt events at multiple sites, including Wolsbsok incandescent Gas Light and surrounding works. A driver and crew prevent further disaster during a train mishap near Maula, with injuries to W Blustard and fallout to local officials. An illustrated sermon and delayed lantern entertainment mark a day of public notices and community disruption. Armour's lard refinery in Chicago destroyed by fire causing extensive damage.
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J Kyngdan
Goulbarn
Boverie
B. H. Maciude
Godlburn
Mandada
Saligol
Armour
Chicago
Kangaloons Migration and Local Industries Report
A fragmentary notice details a Kangaloon migration toward nearby districts, noting families moving to Richmond River and Canter bury Sydney, while a blacksmithing business changes hands. It also mentions an impending rise in milk supply and a recent tennis match at Burrawi, with scores 64 to 38 in favor of Kangaloons. The piece references St Patrick's Cathedral construction costs cited at 210,000 pounds and a lecture by J. Alcorn described as eloquent.
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Davies
J. Alcorn
Ryuch
Archbishop Kelly Visits Bowral and Burrawang Parishes
His Grace the Coadjutor Archbishop arrived in Moss Vale on Tuesday to be greeted by local clergy. He conducted confirmations at Burrawang with Rev Fathers Rohan and Heyden, then planned visits to Berrima, Bowral, and Fare Wondies with devotions and Mass at St Thomas's Church and other parish activities.
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Berrime
Moss Vale
Father Rohan
Father Sheridan
St. ‘Church
T. Scery
Kell
Archy
Rohan
Ald Heyden
Ghitrch
Burrawang
Berriam
St. Thomas's Church
Mittill
Archbi Jagong
Kelly
Marie Navelle Concert Impresses Local Audience
The Marie Navelle Concert featured Miss Navelle delivering a gifted program with piano pieces and a strong vocal showcase. Supporting performances by Mr. John Lemange and others drew praise for technique and stage presence, while encores energized the audience.
Accidents Report From Bowral Hospital Routine
A damaged Bowral hospital note reports two accidents near Bowral. A man named William Grion suffered a fall when a branch struck him during a hunt at Bundanoon and was taken to Bowral hospital. A separate showground incident injured Mrs Sheg.wuen of Bowral with a head wound, later returning home after treatment.
Football snapshot from a distant match report
Fragmented OCR notes describe a football game involving teams or players with unclear spellings and places. The text mentions Minayone, Pa, Peon, Sanand, Howarth, Rhine, and Mapas Om in scattered form, with no clear result or date.
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B.D.C
Peon
Sanand
Untitled Medical Note Cites Chamberlain's Balsam
A fragment discusses a balm used for skin irritation and soreness. It mentions Chamberlain's Balm as soothing with quick relief after a single application. The note lists De Monga as chemist and references a standard remedy.
Fire destroys Sanatorism Hotel in Robertson township
A blaze at the Sanatorism Hotel in Robertson township early Thursday morning gutted the weatherboard building, with inmates losing most possessions but most guests escaping. The fire, likely started in the billiard room, began about 1 am and by 4 am the structure and much of its contents were destroyed. Hotel owners J D Wood and J L Bourton escaped via the balcony as firefighters and ladders aided. Insurance stood at £1200 for the building and £300 for furniture, totaling an estimated £2000 in damage.
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Cuerot
Nny
Ji Hamiltan
J. D. Wood
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Bourton
Symely
New Zealand Fire Insurance Cos
Exploded Toy Pistol Injures Boy at Bowral
On Wednesday afternoon Master Si Vandenberghet sustained injuries while handling a toy pistol. The pistol, kept in his jacket pocket, exploded when he attempted to remove it, the bullet entering the lad's body. He was taken to Bowral Hospital for treatment.
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Si Vandenberghet
Anil
Bowral Lawn Tennis Club First Round Mixed Doubles
Bowral Lawn Tennis Club reports growing interest as the MernGang street courts host the ongoing tournament. In first round action last Wednesday, Miss Jones and T Chapman defeated Miss Corry and Percy Beer 6-4. Valentine and Stark beat Deavan and Ebb Davis 6-1 6-? Gent’s Smngies. Chapman beat Prize 6-0 6-? W Valentine beat Ibb Davis 6-5 6-? Beer defeated W Grierson 6-0.
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Merngang Street
Miss Jones
T. Chapman
Maud Corry
Percy Beer
Miss Valentine
C. Stark
Deavan
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Bowral Police Court—May Trial of Dignam Assault Case
At Bowral Police Court on May 23 189%, Michael Dignam faced charges of assaulting Clarke on the railway approach. Witnesses testified to provocation and prior informal warnings about Dignam pursuing Clarke’s sister, with Clarke claiming harsh exchanges at dances and on streets. Dignam admitted striking Clarke after a quarrel linked to family ties and accusations of improper conduct.
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Michael Dignun
Moss Vale
Moss Vole
Wes Phage
Aravage
Tod
Suick Clarke
Laine
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Tinayii
Erovst Heavns
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