Electric trains open to public in Sydney 1926
Sydney introduces electric train service with new stations platforms and a central junction at St James Square. Trains will run from Central to the city center with higher speed and comfort, changing suburban travel for Parramatta Liverpool and Strathford routes as the system expands.
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Sydney
Ing
Fine New Staton
Gintral
Waterground
Addishopal
Lso
Fine i
Fares Parramatts
Liverpool
Ant’ Srathford
St James Square
Central Railway
Avdnig
Beachfield
de Riener
New Shore Rider
Enti Warkitte
Cire Ralls
North Shore Bridge
Crop shortages haunt rail station area crops
Local report notes crops along the railway station area badly need attention as harvests suffer and farmer concerns rise. Nearby officials explore possible aid and irrigation measures to prevent further loss and stabilize yields.
New Electorates Finalized for New South Wales Boundaries
The Redistribution Commission completed maps for 90 electorates across New South Wales with 45 in the metropolitan area, six in Newcastle, and 89 in country districts. The public will have 14 days to judge objections after maps are published and principal towns listed are expected to shape the divisions.
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Redistribution Commission
New South Wales
W. James
Newcastle
Country District
Albury
Armidale
Ashburton
Bathurs
Young Byron Castlereagh
Clarence
Cootamundra
Arena
Glucest Er
Goulburn
Iwydir
Hartley’ Hawks
Urry
Tiawarra
Lach UN
Lismore
Liverpool
Livpool Plains
Maitland
Monaro
Mudgee Murray
Murrumbgee Namoi
Nepsan
Orange
Oxley Snleich
South Coast
Sturt
Tam Vor
Temora
Tenterfield
Upper Hanter
Wagga
Wollondilly
Woolongang
Namoi
Narrabj
Bourke
Pogwabel
Brewarina
Aneledool
Byrock
Carindr
Allarenabei
Caduga
Lightning ‘Dee
Baen Ban Baradine
Mulseal
Come By Chance
Pitliga Wer Waa
Walvert
Tamworth
Manille
Attines
Barenta
Bendymeet
Rook
Weabonga
Somerton
Tartan Tenterfield
Enterfield Glen Tanei
Weyele
Caono
Deepwater
Emmaville
Municipal Council Agendas Include Valuer Appointment and Revenue Update
The fortnightly council session notes: consider appointing a valuer, interview for a Commissioner role with Mr. E. McGowen, discuss area alterations and possible poll dispensation, inform creditors on terms, and report £13 15s 0d in main roads funds. Also revenue totals £20 10s 10d and routine inspections show sanitary conditions and food reg compliance amid missing stock concerns.
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Sydney
E. McGawen
Tamworth
McGowen
Coumel
Local Government Department
Mandowa
Theasse
Sanitary Fescoy
SF Wienalanenns
Church Services and Death Notice from Manilla
Church services listed for Manilla and surrounding areas with times and reverends. Obituary notes the death of Arthur Smith known as Ba cher in Sydney, leaving a wife and young family.
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Sydney
Arthur Smith
Ba’ Cher
Manilla
Fami
Lost Sydney Mails Burned in Ventura Fire
Mails from Sydney for JTevuka aboard the transhipping steamer Adikova were destroyed last Tuesday night when the Ventura caught fire during transit. The blaze defroyd the mail consignments en route.
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Burney
Sydney
Jtevuka
Ventura
Adikova
Firefighters Contain Live Wire Incident At Substation
Reported incident at a Sunderland power home on Wednesday involved Mitcholt and Re Taylor who were working near a live wire. They were thrown from a ladder and suffered severe burns.
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Mitcholt
Re Taylor
Suherland
Hamadae
Pontrert
Kalgoorlie Murder Duo Die Calmly at Gallows
William Coulter and Philip Treffene were hanged for the Kalgoorlie murders on Monday. Each man maintained innocence as final statements were heard. Treffene and Coulter exchanged blame, with Treffene alleging Coulter asked him to take the blame in exchange for protection of the Treffene children.
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William Coulter
Philp John Treffen
Kalgoolie
Hoth
Treffne
Coulter
Treffene
Clarke
King
Telegraph Exchange Opens at Head Vale
Head Vale residents learn that a telephone exchange has opened for Head Vale. Deputy Director announces hours of attendance Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., plus Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mr V C Thompson M P received the communique.
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V. C. Thompson
Director of Post and Telegraphs
Head Vale
Country Press Officers Named At Annual Conference
At the annual Country Press Conference on Tuesday, executive members were listed by section. Bi weekly and Tri weekly officers include Vice President E C Sommerlad and executives A R Meleod, P Sullivan, M Woodlands, Joker, etc. The bi weekly and tri weekly groups cover regions across New South Wales.
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Lnc
A. J. Creseh
Tamworth
A. D
Jean — fLismore
C. H. Stanly Murwillumbah
FH. Hepwood Young
H. E. Witham
Bathnet
E. C Sommerlad
Glen Inn
A. R. Meleod Manilla
P Sullivan
Gundazai
M. Woodlands
Grenfell
Joker
Wealone
Vic
T. Ranch
Nowra
Lionel Walsh Presents Sally at Memorial Hall Manilla
Lionel Walsh and his clever Company return to Memorial Hall Manilla on Tuesday November 2 with Sally a musical comedy. Walsh stars as Grand Duke Constantine of Czecho Slavinia who loses his job then becomes a waiter full of laughs. Mae Moore as Nanette/Sally headlines with Otis Hooper as agent and the Nanette Company offering songs including You cant keep a good girl down and On the banks of the Schnitzer Koninski. Seats can be reserved at Seattle.
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Lionel Walsh
Hal Manilla
Constantine
Czecho Slavinia
USA
Mae Moore
Sally
Otis Hooper
Litle
Nanette
Seatt
Coming Events Notice From Advertise Columns
October 29 and 30 Manilla Methodist Chitech Animal Fair Sydney Sales Co next to office November 2 Ball in Wongo Creek Hall November 2 Lionel Walkustaoes Sally in Memorial Hall November 4 4 The Vaniun Race at Mechanics Pictures November 6 Onticiens Knolly monthly visit to Manilla
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Willppear
Manilla
Manilla Queen committee sets plans for fundraising event
On October 26 the committee chaired by Mr H Lane outlined support from Returned Soldiers League Cricket Club Rural and Convent schools and local clubs. A swimming carnival is planned, one thousand buttons have been procured, and Miss Martir has offered to display them. Snowball teas and street stalls are planned to boost the cause.
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Manilla Queen
Thesday Nugist
H. Lane
H. Veness
Asurer
Colnier
Returned Soldiers’ League
Martir
Melbourne Cup rail traffic set to exceed prior years
The Melbourne Cup traffic will be higher this year with a special service launched on Tuesday and extended express services throughout the week. Sydney and Melbourne stations will broadcast a full Day coverage from the saddling paddock to the judge's box, while multiple trains and increased Adelaide and South Australia services are planned. The narrative also references film and local events around the race period.
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Adelaide
Pantheon Spoarfel
Tanlos Tookarby
Pigstoot
Valamita
Johnnie Jones
Valhor Rampion
Balus
Ott Prince
Limox Ek
Nagi Strala
Beedles
Miss Disreali
Comus
Cup Rampion
Methodist Church Annual Fair Promoted by Local Circuit
The Methodist circuit announces a fundraising fair with extensive stalls, unique decorations, and an orchestra. Opening is Friday evening, with Saturday all-day access, lunch at 12:30 and tea later. tickets 1/6 for both sessions. Special catering by Mel Herman. Welcome Brenton couple from Rockdale. Mrs Baker returns. Envelope system rollout and Foreign Missions drive noted. Total bi-monthly gifts reach £42 0s 0d plus £20 cheque, aiding evangelisation in V.S.W.
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Fender
Tes
Mel Herman
Nis
Ald J .Fp
Wearne
A. Ai
F. E Menwood
Sydney
Vs.w
Local social notes from Manilla and Sydney events
Personal tidbits record Mr Ted Annis returning to Manilla in improving health. Mr Don Thomas visited Manilla midweek. Miss Phillis Whyburn moved to Manilla office duties. Mrs Quinton plans to relocate to Sydney. Mr Z Ware leaves public service. successor named Mr J T Burden of Lismore. A whale attack near Heads reported by two fishermen Avery and Spence aboard Cantain Cook, with close encounters and dramatic spray before escape.
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Ted Annis
Manilla
Don Thomas
A. R. MaLend
Sydney
Phillis Whyburn
Chay Reeves
Quinton
Z. Ware
Government Savings Bank
Teaves
J.T. Burden
Lismore
Jack Avery
J Spence
Avery
Spence
Australian wireless link claims world first for merchant ship
Sydney reports that E. T. Fiskn told the County Press Association Conference that the steamer Jervin Bay near Portugual coast reached direct wireless contact with Penanhills Station in Sydney. Fisk says this marks the first time a merchant ship has communicated over such a long distance.
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Sydney
Thatcay
E. T. Fiskn
County Press Association
Fisk
Jervin Bay
Portugal
Penanhills
Retired Minister Doyle Found Dead as Murder Suspected
Sydney report says A. Doyle aged 72, a retired minister, was found murdered yesterday in Port Moresby. He was struck on the face with an axe. Police detained several natives employed by Doyle as they investigate the case.
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Sydney
Port Moresby
A. Doyle
Doyle
Earthquake Reports Hit Riverview Observatory
Sydney observers record tremors with shocks reportedly felt at Riverview Observatory. Government astronomer notes a mammoth disturbance about two thousand miles northeast.
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Sydney
Thosday
Riverview Observatory
Perh
Calcula'es
Single Seat Electorates Shake Parliament
The article notes single seat electorates will not greatly change Parliament personnel. It predicts the Country Party will be weakened at the next election. It expects a direct struggle between the Nationalist and Labour Parties.
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Bydney
Thursd
Country Party
Paris Boxer Carpentier Comments on Tennis Profits
Georges Carpentier, newly back from America, says Mlle Lenglen and Malle regret turning professional. He believes American public interest in professional tennis is lacking and dismisses it as unprofitable.
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Paris
Georges Carpentier
America
Malle
Lenglen
Inquest Finds Welch Accidentally Killed Daughter Then Committed Suicide
Geelong inquest reveals Georgy Welch 34 and his five year old daughter found dead in a Fy tans Ford paddock. Coroner rules Welch shot daughter accidentally and, in remorse, took his own life. Separate items note Edie Creek gold yields and Rockefeller Jr building a workers’ apartment in Upper Manhattan with park and nursery plans.
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Geelong
Georgy Elch
Fytans Ford
Welch
Aberdeen merchant divides prize among staff in 19th century tale
An Aberdeen trader proclaims a £100 prize split among three workers, with cheques for £40 to Mr Monreyor £35 to Mr Grant and £25 to Mr Gordon, promising continuation if performance remains strong. Separate notes mention a 12 15 train mishap near Newens and Queensland rail deficits in Parliament reports.
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Aberdeen Merchant
Sam
Monreyor
Mr. Grant
Gordon
Danny Tales
Aberdeen
Allan Junior
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