Statistical comparison paints NSW criminality in national context
The article argues that criminal statistics from New South Wales are not inflated by arrivals from other states or overseas. It notes Victoria shows a slightly better conviction rate, while Australia’s overall figures compare with Great Britain. The piece claims Tasmania has reason to rejoice for reducing a prior stain on its populace.
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NS W
Victoria
Australia
United Kingdom
Great Britain
South Australia
New South Wales
Tasmania
Comparative crime statistics across Australian states reported
An aged article discusses crime rates by state, noting Western Australia leads in certain measures while New South Wales and Queensland have larger floating populations. It cites government intent to pass the Habitual Criminals Bill, comments on ammunitions limits for rifle clubs, and recounts a Narrandera accident where a youth was wounded by a rifle blast.
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Severoh
New South
Syed Wey
Western
Australi
New South Wales
Western Australia
South Australia
Victoria
Tasmania
Durie
Australasia
West Australa
Queensland
West Australia
Gueensland
Wade
Fires threaten Belconnen district and Delconian outbreak
A series of fires roared across the Belconnen district and near Delconia causing extensive grassland damage and endangering homesteads. Firefighters from Campbell and local yards battled outbreaks for hours, preventing greater loss as winds spread embers and a careless match dropped by a pedestrian narrowly avoided a larger blaze.
Duntroon Smearers Annual Ball A Grand Night
A Duntroon event transforms from a busy sheep shearing scene to a lavish ball to benefit Queanbeyan District Hospital. Over 85 couples danced after a stocked supper in a decorated hall with greenery lanterns and Japanese paper, music by Miss Noonan and Mr. Loughnan, and ample refreshments.
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Duntroon
Quegubeyan District Hospital
Jathers
Messia
Woodger Bros
Alent
MLC
Warwick
Miss Noonan
Mr. Loughnan
Mtr
E. E. Hudson
Lhe
Kilby
A. Mayo
J. Monk
E. White
E. O'Rourke
D. Perrott
W. Moore
A. Warwick
H. Denne
A. Scott
J. Waters
J. Reeffe
Mesdames Harrison
J. Ty Collett
J. Hudson
Messrs. Hayes & Russell
P. C. Hill & Sou
Martin Byrne
Win,Pike
A. McPherson
Brooklyn Receiving Office Refused Despite Local Request
The Federal Postmaster General reports that a receiving office at W Wright's residence in Brooklyn Wild Cattle Flat is not justified. The proposal would serve about seven households, with modest expected revenue around £416 annually, and is therefore recommended to be refused.
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Federal
Austin Chapman
M.H.R
W. D. Wright
Brooklyn
Chapman
Raling
Sydney
Davis Woght
Wright
No clear coherent event in Quranhryan town note
The fragmentary text references a town and a watch repair noted with unclear names and phrases. It mentions Duntroon and a water claim but lacks cohesive facts, dates, or distinct individuals to form a reportable item.
Hospital Meeting Notes on Wax Committee in Board Room
Minutes record a hospital committee meeting held Friday with M F Campbell presiding and attendees including R Hayes Anderson Fr Le D Dr Richardlyon and Secretary Downey. Discussions covered subscriptions, donations, staff resignations, financials, hiring, matron appointment, and holiday allowances with decisions to seek an expert for operating room furnishing, invite matron applications by December 6, and set the annual meeting for January 6, 1905.
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F. Campbell
Pres
R. Hayes
Anderson
Trena
Richardlyon
Mr. Downey
Max. Hayes
Richardson
Semonile Yy
Hayes
Frog Wei
Hopper
Gundaroa
Bywong Jy
James Kernaft
Downey
Lywong Shearing Shed
Yarralurdls Shearing
Dunlop
Mr. Hayes
Whittingham
Mrr
Dunslop
A Tmattoo
Kwages
Hayes & Kinsell
Elliott Dros
Messrs
H. J. Jeffreys
Mr. Anderson
Dublop
Motron
Mr. Dunlop
Bungendore Notes From Our Con Trapondent and Local Happenings
Bungendore reports a funeral attendance for Mr. Rutledge of Carwoola, with a motorcar delegation to Braidwood. Earth tremors near 8:30 PM shake doors and windows briefly, accompanied by a dull rumble. New Year plans progress, a college fundraiser is planned in January to aid the local convent, and women prepare for success. Lambing is good, wool shipments rise as Heading sheds cut out. A Check era exhibition in Temperance Hall draws large crowds with realistic pictures. Molonglo anglers fail to land trout but see large specimens. Dry weather continues, water shortages cause anxiety. some dairy farmers must haul water to town. A note mentions a delay at the post office.
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Maddrell
Braidwood
Ahia
Rutledge
Carwoola
Jas
Check
Temperance Hall
Molonglo
Rai
Parliamentary clash over deadlock ends with Stamp Duties Bill
In Friday’s assembly Mr Carruthers announces the deadlock caused by the Council and vows to fight for the Chamber’s rights. The Stamp Duties Bill is sent up again without changes while a government inquiry into the Council’s records is planned. The Banking Bill’s fate remains tied to this dispute.
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Carruthers m
Theople
Disastrous bush fires and holiday notices flood affected era
A chaotic canal of items reports bush fires and smoke shrouded towns. The era notes a snowstorm in Spain idling tens of thousands, Xmas ads, train specials, and canal gloom. It mentions Port Arthur casualties, Vladivostok troop counts, water carriers busy, and local court sessions opening.
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Toggrevong
P. J . Hill and Son
Spain
Sydney
Port Arthur
F.C. Hill and Son
Lisotshan
Vladivostok
P.C. Hill and Son
Cooma
Clergyman W A ONeill Weds With Parish Friends At Parramatta
The Rev. W. A. ONeill was welcomed with his bride by Sunday-school teachers and parish friends at St John’s Parramatta last Tuesday evening Archdeacon Gunther presided and presented him a silver egg-stand from St John’s Cricket Club The gathering was large and representative.
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W. A. O'Neill
St. John's
Parramatta
Archdeacon Gunther
Mr. O' Neill
St. John’s Cricket Club
Wedding of Mr Frank Osborne and Miss Daisy Gollin at Roos
The marriage of Frank Osborne and Daisy Gollin took place last Wednesday at Roos Hellevgee Hill in a registrar ceremony held in the hall. The bride wore white satin with Brussels lace and orchids. bridesmaids Elsie Gollim, Elsie Anderson, and Rhoda Anderson wore mauve frocks with cream hats. Afterward a reception was held by the bride's parents. the honeymoon will be at Qurpandooley station.
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Frank Osborne
G. Osborne
Foxlow
Daisy Gollin
W. J. Gollin
Roos
Hellevgee Hill
Elsie Gollim
Elsie
Rhoda Anderson
Qurpandooley Station
Mark Twain at sixty nine on Wednesday and other notices
Details of the capture of 204 Metre bill at Port Arthur show Japanese won the position after a savage and persistent action. A Syd day vote opposed further publicans licenses for three years. Three boys drowned at Eldorado dam, two sons of H Falconer and one of Mrs L Wilson. Inds aged from 6 to 15 disappeared while bathing. Nemenis relief fund closed at £3400. funds to insure widows and children. The ill fated vessel crew claims list 17 persons remain. thirteen widows with 20 children under 16.
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Mark Twain
Port Arthur
Salse
Sydday
H. Falconer
Cook
Cook's Pioneer Gold-dredging Mine, and the Third the Son of Mrs. L. Wilson
Eldorado Vic
Inds
Falconer
Nemenis Relief Fund
Bayne Nui
Hnapitale
Linawk
Stalyes Orrverinost Wits
Tatay
Natio
Aterdom
Trudh
Rejuet
Scrappy cricket match at Gundarco ends with Clemenger team victory
On Saturday amid bush fires at Gundarco five men appeared while others fought the outbreak and protected homesteads. To avoid disappointing the few, a scratch game was arranged with Messrs Clemenger and Hungerford selecting sides. Play began around 12:30 and Clemenger's side won by 68 runs.
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Gundarco
Clemenger
Hungerford
The Greenwood Dramatic Company in Two Shows
The Protestant Hall audience enjoyed East Lynne with Miss Maribel Greenwood as the erring wife and Mr Bob Greenwood as the baronet. The Gutta Percha Girl followed with Miss Agatha Greenwood in the title role and a strong ensemble including Mr Cotter and Mrs Gillibrand. Encore moments celebrated Miss Agatha Greenwood and Little Charlie Williams. the night closed with an operatic medley and The Belle of New York praising the Greenwoods as New Zealand nightingales. Tau AUITRAtIAN MonTOAGE Lane & Finance Co. Ltd. reports a full catalogue and steady wool market. a Spring Gully party found a 250 ounce gold pocket. twenty German wedding guests died from illicit brandy.
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Greenwoods
East Lynne
Maribel Greenwood
Bether
Francis Levison
Bob Greenwood
Madame Greenwood
Miss Corney
Agatha Greenwood
Arthur Harmmingtop
Cotter
Ralph Ormerod
Harom Cxedifent
An Wes Neer
Greenwood Daisy Maitland
Arthur
Mra
Gillabrand
Little Charlie Williams
Dobson
Little Charlie Wiliams
New York
New Zealand
Tau Auitratian
Montoage Lane & Finance Co., Ltd
Spring ‘Gully
Germany
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London
Monaro
St. George
Hill and Son
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T. L. Ormaby
Honeysuckle Point
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Lnte
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