Abrams Mystery Woman Found Floating at Sydney Wharf
The body of a young woman believed to be Elton Thompson was found seated under Central Wharf Miller’s Point Sydney by a wharf employee. Water Police and Constable Jarvis recovered the decomposed body to the Morgue. The deceased, likely an immigrant from the Geelong, had left the ship Saturday and was seen again only upon discovery midweek. Jewelry pawn tickets were found in her clothing.
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Younn
Elton Thompson
Central Wharf
Miller's Point
Sydney
Conatable Jarvis
Geelong
Brighton
England
Marriage of J. Ho Afelsan and Bea Lillian Trickett
In a ceremony at Chief Church Lavendar War on Wednesday November 4, 1904, Her. J. Ho Afelsan, eldest son of Jute W. J Ibn Qumnbepan, married Bea Lillian Trickett, daughter of Mr. W. Trickett of the Government Works, NH.
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Marber-Trickete
Lavendar War
War Bydiey
Her. J. Ho Afelsan
Hertio
Shea
W. J. Ibn Qumnbepan
Bea Lillian
Mr.w. Trickett
Government Works
Garraway and Morgan Solicitors Notice
Garraway and Morgan Solicitors publish a notice regarding legal representation and upcoming appearances. The text references a presence in Cucanbeyan and Turnjay and indicates forthcoming actions in a staged event or proceeding. Approximate dates and precise locations are unclear in the fragment.
Public Notice of Holidays and district cooperation
Government Savings Bath of Hew South Wales announces Christmas holidays affecting local districts. The notice, signed by DAWES as Secretary Moore Direct, dated November 1008, explains delays and required cooperation in Sydney and surrounding districts during the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Savings Bath
Hew South Wales
Sydney
Devpanel
Strange Sheep at Tuggratong LL and Fenced Sale Notice
Fragmentary notices describe strange sheep at Tuggratong LL and a fencing ware package sale. An advertisement extols Frootoida medicine with claims of curing headaches indigestion constipation and biliousness and promises health improvements after weekly doses.
TRESPASSING CASE FILING IN ESPATE DISTRICT
Trepassing charges filed against Ernest E Wu Leon in Espate district court. Authorities allege unlawful entry at a property on Espate Road with intent to commit a crime. Proceedings set for the upcoming docket in the county courthouse.
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Ernest E WU Leon
Exports Falter and City Plans Face Careful Scrutiny
Financial expert notes a ten month export drop of 714 million with non gold exports down nearly 300 million. Despite seasonal weakness, rising costs for Sydney projects loom as gas property resumes, harbor tunnel or bridge, and suburban railways demand funds edging three to four million. Calls for balanced state finance and focus on country wealth.
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Tam
Commonwealth
Sydney
Metropal
Accident at Erliamett House Hospitalized Colonel Kyrie
Colonel Kyrie member for Queanbeyan tripped over a billiard and strained a ligament in his right nibble while moving to the billiard room Tuesday night. Sir James Golam attended him and he was moved to his Union Club room with medicine for a week or two.
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Erliamett House
Kyrie
Queanbeyan
James Golam
Union Club
Wool Market Outlook Sees Drying Sentiment Across Continent
Winchoman Carson & Co report improved buyer confidence in the wool trade across Europe with France sharing in the optimism. They note dryness in the Sydney and other Australian markets and continued American demand driving high prices as the next sale approaches on Monday. A resumption of auctions is planned for January with keen market prospects in the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchoman, Carson & Co
France
Sydney
Half-Holiday CC win season opener by 46 runs
In the Moore town Challenge Cup opener at the atk, Queanbeyan CC batted first for 72 with A J Moore top-scoring on 31 as Wenviely took seven wickets. Half-Holiday CC answered 118 for 8 with W Frebody and T Lewis adding quick runs, McCarron taking two for 23 and Penney one for none.
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Atk
Queanbeyan C.C
C.C
Queanbeyan
A. J. Moore
Wenviely
McCarron
Penney
Asylum Doctor Killed in Mail Attack Near Toowoomba
A doctor at Willowbarn asylum near Toowoomba died after a morning attack. He was struck on the head with a water hydrant during an assault by a patient named Deyishert, fracturing the skull and causing fatal brain injuries. Dr Wishart died the following morning despite efforts from Warders and Dr Freshoey and Faulkner.
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Toowoomis
Freshoey
Faulkner
Toowoomba
Wishart
Fatal Knife Duel at Capella Race Meeting
A feud between two black men at Capella near the racecourse ended in a knife fight. One fighter, George Anderson, was fatally wounded. The other, a young Aboriginal man known as Long George, was arrested at Capella and charged with murder. He was remanded for eight days after evidence was taken.
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Cvaise
Capella
Knive
George Anderson
Long George
Clermont
Railway Guard Killed in Blue Mountains Collision
A section of an up goods train derailed near the Zigzag in the Blue Mountains at about 8:30 on Tuesday night. The runaway portion collided with a standing goods train, derailing twenty five trucks. Two guards an engine driver and a passenger were injured with guard Costello dying in Lithgow Hospital next morning.
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Blue Mountains
Clarence Tupper
Ranaway
Pssenger
Costello
Lithgow
Christmas Holidays Savings Bank Withdrawals in NSW
The Bank of New South Wales announces a new savings method with central district offices. Depositors can withdraw on demand at their local branch with shorter notice, even when visiting Sydney. Those not in their district should arrange withdrawals before leaving to avoid delays.
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Bank of New South Wales Qo
Sydney
Moore Street
Sydnmey
Alleged Breach of Liquor Act Heard at Narrabri
A case under the Liquor Act was heard before the police magistrate in Narrabri. The defendant was accused of entering the Exchange Hotel premises on November 29 and leaving after several minutes while smelling of liquor. The licensee’s wife and a domestic testified. The Bench found the police had done their duty and dismissed the case.
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Narrabri
Exchange Hotel
Corroboe
Great Jewellery Display At Queanbeyan Firm Window
A striking Queanbeyan window display from Miesara Kate and Baden showcases New Year goods. The decorated window features a revolving Christmas tree and a swinging pendulum clock that has drawn town attention for its novelty and usefulness to shoppers.
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Queanbeyan
Miesara
Kate
Baden
Abolition Sweep Tickets Lead to City Court Action
Police officers halted shilling sweep sales under the new act by arresting Charles Grisdale for selling tickets at 41 Regent Street. Grisdale faced Redfern court with a magistrate warning sellers face up to six months imprisonment. Another similar case was also dealt with.
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Stephens
Allet
Redfern
Regent Street
Jobe Rowan
Charles Grisdale
R.T.C
Rosehill
Grisdale
Smithers
S.M
Rabbits and Milcom Island disease inspection noted
The Stock Boards Council of Advice urges Pastures Protection Boards to report disease in rabbits and forward a few diseased rodents to Milson Island for examination to study the Valeozrit microbe or any related disease.
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Tidswell
Milcom Island
Stock Boards Council of Advice
Pastures Protection Boards
Milson Island
Federal City plans debated in Melbourne parliament debate
In Melbourne discussions on a Federal city for Canberra proceed with the Prime Minister and Mr Fisher outlining steps to assess needs and costs. NSW authorities may provide survey services as negotiations with New South Wales continue to prepare for a federal capital vote and construction framework.
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Assoon
House of Hires
Melbourne
Hall
New South Wate
Siren Eer
Fisher
New South Wales
Bruce Smith
tueEay
Jen Page
New South Waiety
Australia
Caite
Maton
North Queensland Trial Shifts to Peace Escort
Mrs. Fasny Wilson remains under police protection after arrival in Townsville for trial on a serious home use case. Her health is frail, with requests to place her in a private hospital under guard while Brisbane bakers seek bail ahead of March depositions.
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Fasny Wilson
Duity
Corpentatia Downs
Townsville
Brisbane
Mapcey
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Hill's
Toyland
Pc.hill & Son
Mt Wo
Marbeiage
Garraway & Morgan, Solicitors
MR. Garraway
Cucanbeyan
Jay
Tuggratong
Wee Hayward
Fallick
Frootoida
Sant
Noblic
G. Atkinson
aNn Kremers
Monaro Street
Quzanbeyan
Newt Mandelson
Fray Ati
J. 8. Davison
L.D.S
Neal Warrior
Punpendare
Maetothy, Hall
Beco
Peetay
Thi
Gueanbeyan
Ryrif
Woot
George
Pontes
le Dieur
Iorauheyvan
Deimary
Pysesin
Chamuat
Ran Leyun
Anemia
Cricket
WcKaxsevan
Davide
Enmney
Prasbedy
Quist
Haur-Honinay CC
Uh Levicia
W. Howbods
Haan
Maaideon Ni Cromey
Elvis Trin
Huunen VW
Willa
Hannan Avibsgibbva
W. Hawes
Sinul
Sorrunwera
Ars. Mawle
Lauribay
Terry Street
Rozelle
Fias Minnie
Daugheter
W. Brinsmead
Gealong
Victoria
Walter Richard
Sanson Southwell
Etell
Mr. Edwards
Miss Edwards
Nellie Stewart Bangle
Lillis Mawle
Nellie Stewart
Edward Southwell
Best Wan
Meg Thomas Mawle
Mrs. Mawle
Blackheath
Mick
Asylum
Federal City
Pechic
Tox
North Oveensland
Jaa. Couingham
Tyggra Jnong
Vass-Conberra
Hogue
Pastures Protenfor Board
Mesara
James Tonmingham
N. Powell
Athit Samar
Fon
Rita Bien
Evan
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