Fall of Telephone Wires Wrecks Queensland City
In Baisuaye on June 20 a workman named Robert Luke was seriously injured after a wire broke during repairs near the Victoria Bridge and fell on tramway lines. Several overhead wires fused and telephones were destroyed, with communication severely interrupted. A fire damaged Cutbagh's Hotel but was extinguished. multiple narrow escapes reported.
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Baisuaye
Victoria Bridge
Robert Luke
Cutbagh
Anniversary of the Queen's secession marked by gun salute
In Sypsey New South Wales on June 20 the anniversary of the Queen's secession was observed with a royal salute from Lawes Point battery while warships dressed in hunting flags, signaling a ceremonial tribute.
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Sypsey
Lawes’ Point Battery
Supposed Find of Gold Near Temora Rumors Rise
Rumors claim a sensational gold find near Temora with private display of gold estimated at 2002 to the ton. The responsible party offers no information or dates, keeping details undisclosed.
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Temora
Martins Collision Sinks Gleaner Off Dawes Point
A serious afternoon collision off Dawes Point sank the Gleaner water tender owned by Fenwick & Co. The Annie, used for disinfection purposes, sustained minor damage in the same incident.
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Dawes Point
Gleaner
Messrs Fenwick & Co
Annie
Blowing Up Wrecks Off New Castle Harbor
Wrecks Regent Murray and Lindue near Oyster Bank at New Castle Harbor entrance are to be blown up. Authorities plan detonation to clear navigation channels and ensure safe passage for shipping. Environmental and safety crews will supervise the operation with harbor pilots coordinating timing.
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Regent
Murray
Lindue
Oyster Bank
Newcastle Harbor
Military Promotion Between High-Rold Officers
The Minister of Defence has received a cable stating Major General French has been promoted to the Imperial rank of major general, confirming a seniority change within the service.
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Minister of Defence
French
AMP Society Meeting Demands Limits on Expansion
At a large policy-holder meeting of the AMP Society, resolutions were carried opposing extending operations beyond Australasia and protesting the proxy form issued by the directors.
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A.M.P. Society
Australasia
Victoria. Malbourne case unsettled infant estate theft
Fragmentary notice from Victoria reports a contested estate matter involving a deceased infant and a confused claim of pecuniary loss. The readable text mentions Matowla Park and a dispute over property between widowed parties, with unclear figures and names due to damaged OCR.
Unclear excerpt details Cape Town shipping voyage
An unreadable OCR fragment describes Nine Mereviun docking at Cape Town with passengers and cargo including butter potatoes mintions. It mentions a Cape Town voyage with large tea quantities and a Durban flour shipment from Wickenham.
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Cape
Wales
Cape Town
Wwickenham
Durban
Dion't Be Fooled Wolt's In The Only Great SCONAITS
fragment reads as a playful, garbled line likely praising an individual or entity named Wolt in a boastful context. The text appears incomplete and lacks clear event, date, or organizational detail for a fuller summary.
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Wolte
Government plans Pacific Cable tender and funding
The Postmaster-General stated that if the Pacific Cable Board calls for tenders before the coming Victorian Parliament session ends, he will act. He also announced the government will introduce a bill to cover Victoria's share of the roughly £200,000 cost.
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Pacific Cable Board
Victoria
Confidence Trick Defrauds New Zealand Farmer
A New Zealand farmer named Hugh Conny was defrauded of £35 today by means of the confidence trick.
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New Zealand
Hugh Conny
Fatal accident at Wanga ratta claims life of child
A fatal crash at Wanga ratta involves driver Mr J Bickerton, his wife, children, and a lady friend. The child aged about one year died from a skull fracture. the women sustained concussion and severe shock.
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Wangaratta
J. Bickerton
Breach of Promise Case Brought by Isabella Semmens
Isabella Semmens of Ultimo sues James Smith of Willoughby for alleged breach of marriage promise claiming 500 pounds in damages. A verdict for the defendant is recorded.
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Isabella Semmens
Ultimo
James Smith
Willoughby
Plaintiff Wins Slander Suit Against Young Civil Servant
The hearing of the suit by William Rigg, member of the Legislative Assembly, claiming 2000 pounds for alleged slander by young civil servant William Henry Clarke concluded. A verdict awarded the plaintiff 50 pounds in damages.
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William Rigg
Legislative Asrawhy
William Henry Clarke
Endorsed at Home Testimony on Back Pain Relief
Local citizen Trembath from Shenton United Mine endorses Dean's Backache Pills after seven years of kidney trouble and severe back pain. He explains relief came after using the pills bought at Buxton's Drug Store and urges others to try Don's Backache Ridwy Pills from Doni's Ciekseho Midney Dils through retailers or postal order from Paste McCielen and Co.
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Teelling
Trembath
Shenton United Mine
Dean
Buxton
Menzies
Mos
Paster McCielen
Cp Care
Baniding
Abie Rav-Street
Perth
New Proprietor Takes Over Mongies Hotel in Kalgoorlie
Mr G. Ji Jackson announces he has taken over the Mongies Hotel succeeding Mer Ponik Carne. An established figure in the fields, Mr Jackson is well known in Kalgoorlie and surrounding centers, long linked with prominent mines. He invites all to visit this evening during open house from 6 to 8 o'clock.
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G. Ji. Jackson Wrode
Mongies Hotel
Mer Ponik Carne
Jackson
Customs fraud case at Mecrovage involves Abbotsford distiller
Henry Arthur Preston of Vauxbar Distillery Abbotsford faced the Commissioner of Customs over a defrauding excise revenue scheme. He admitted not being the licensee but took responsibility. He claimed absence from the colony during parts of the period and lack of knowledge of the illegal process. The spirit was taken by an employee. The offence is described as very serious. Preston must pay the duty on the abstracted spirits £750 and a triple penalty. The department retains £2000 placed as guarantee.
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Mecrovage
Henry Arthur Preston
Vauxbar
Abbotsford
Commissioner of Customs
Excise Revenue
Preston
Seventeen Years On a Bridge St. Burglary Case
Seventeen years after the Ingleworxdl jeweller Jas Astley’s shop was broken into and £600 worth of jewelry stolen, a laborer found 50 gold and silver rings identified by Astley as part of the missing haul. Milledge Montgomery, once a suspect, had been hanged in Sydney for a police assault connected to the Bridge St burglary.
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Jas
Astley
Ingleworxdl
Milledge
Aoling Montgomery
Montgomery
Sydney
Bridge St
Delivery of Mails in Melbourne Sets Fast Record
The English mail arrived this morning and was delivered in ten minutes after reaching the General Post Office. All letters for private boxes were ready by 11, and most registered letters and city mail also available.
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Melbourne
Parliament senses victory as Turner faces Ministry
Parliament has been summoned for Wednesday. Sir George Turner and his party express confidence in defeating the Ministry in the upcoming session.
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George Turner
Blood-boosting pills touted after plaguing illness
A dubious testimonial claims De Willian's plot pills cured a prolonged illness and revived blood, appetite, and vitality. The report notes official health warnings about the season, advises precaution, and highlights a Sydney resident named Thome McQueen of 12 Cambridge Street as a recovering patient.
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Leichlards Stindand
Thome McQean
Cambridge-street
Sydney
Shetwin
Congo
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promoted for Winter Health
An advertisement urges readers to guard against winter by taking Dr Williams pink pills to enrich the blood and strengthen the system. It claims cures for consumption, rheumatism, neuralgia, sciatica, gout, coughs, anemia, and debility, priced three shillings per box, six boxes for sixteen shillings and sixpence, post free, available from Perth and chemists.
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Williams
Dr Williams’ Medicine Co
Perth
Letter to editor defends broad gauge over narrow gauge roads
Correspondence from Menzies defending broad gauge investment and challenging critic A M Gilam. He cites accident figures, claims funds last year focused on roads north of the area, and invites Gillam to view the board’s accident records at the office. Dated 22 June 1900.
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Bin
A. M. Gilam
Roads Board
Tian
Leiis
Kalgoorlie Diamond Stacking Case
From Kalgoorlie bounder reports a nolle prosequi was entered in the case of W. T. Wheatley charged with larceny and receiving seven Brazilian diamonds. Defense counsel objected, fearing suspicion on the accused. The chairman refused to proceed and Wheatley was discharged as the sessions adjourned.
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Joie
W.T. Wheatley
Wilkinson
Wheatly
Railway Tragedy Near Ivanhoe Junction Claims Life
About 9 30 last night Archelais Opie was found unconscious near the railway line between Boulder and Katubilh, near Ivanhoe Junction. He died shortly before midnight. An inquest will be held. This was the third fatality of the period mentioned in the report.
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Archelais Opie
Boulder
Katubilh
Ivanhoe Junction
Duel at the Menzies Hotel A. Roberts Beats Wilson
A private billiards match was staged at the Menzies Hotel on Thursday evening. Contestants were Messrs Wilson and A Roberts. Roberts led from the start and won by 100 points in a £5 a side race game.
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Menzies Hotel
Thursdiye Eveings
Messrs
Wilson
A. Roberts
Roberts
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