Public Works Tenders and Repairs Across New South Wales
Public works contracts announced include numerous repairs, alterations, and additions across NSW. Projects cover courthouses, police stations, schools, hospitals, and railroad facilities with bidders such as Hocking Brothers, W. Humphries, J. Bomwa, and Sydney firms. Amounts range from £4 to £620 with varied scopes including roofing, painting, timber works, and new constructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pou Gap
T. J. Bomwa
Gunnedah
Ole
Landa Department
Brévey
Hocking Brothers
Canterbury
Wisewao
Wm. Humphries
Wiseman
Nisotabie School
Rupsta
Redney
W. Greenfield
Creynon
Forest Shed
Rite Range
Potermham
Boye High School
Uitieme
D. Monsid
Simmer Hill
Olgers
North Ryle
Pearsem
Keekup
Kogan
Post and Telegraph Office
Sutherland
Slander Action in Stanmore Court Over Remarks at Petersham
Stanmore plaintiff Thoms Fire Quinn sues builder Claris Wood for 300 pounds, alleging malicious remarks in January at Percival road and Templestreet Stanmore during a Petersham election. he claims loss of credit and reputation. Defendant Brackenridge denies uttering the words and argues against the slander claim in Sylmer Templot Court Hus mormog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Docksr
Sylmer Templot
Hus Mormog
Thoms Fire Quinn
Pereivstroud
Stanmore
Entuya
Claris Wood
Doueiarstres
Allegra
Repuiian
Plainut
Blackheath
Sydney
Herchy
George Baines
Petersham
Brackenridge
J. W Abigail
Andén Viniet
Wink Cosis
Warships in port and command changes in Sydney
A report notes ships in Sydney harbor with several new arrivals including Vice Admiral Sir Richard Poore taking command of the Australian Station from Sir Wilmot Fawkes. The steamers HMS Powerful and others reached port as bombardment and signaling routines marked the day, with shipping lists listing Cambrian Prinses Chelenger and Fytails among vessels. The Challenger may be recommissioned and Sydney hosts multiple naval movements while civilian cases are briefly noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syamy Arbor
Richard Poore
Wilmot Fawkes
Boar
Fownrful
Melbourne
Condor
Sydney
Cove
Fremantin
Mt Colombo
J. KR. Belleon
Tle
Fandoa
Leucy
Alleged Slander Case Dismissed in Sydney Court
In Sydney District Court Judge Docker heard Robert Pym claim £100 damages from Herbert Stanley Precock for alleged slander uttered while Pym was in Precock's employ. Precock denied the words. verdict favored the defendant as the judge found privilege applied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney District Court
Docker
Robert Pym
Manly
Herbert Stanley Precock
Peacock
Patrick Purves
Steamer Efillmeads Ashore at Moraya
Moraya reports the steamer Efillmeads of 182 tons grounded Friday night on a sand bank while ascending the river. After labor, she was floated off this morning with cargo largely saved. The incident involved two accompanying boats and a small tug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moraya
Efillmeads
Aog- Jura
Methylated Spirit Drunken Parade Shown in Hyde Park
In Central Police Court this morning June Crawford Nellie Roberts and Loujas Reardon were fined and imprisoned for drunken behavior after a Hyde Park incident with methylated spirits. Police reported a group carried a bottle and claimed they intended to polish furniture. Reardon also faced a separate fine for indented language. Police noted five men and three women were arrested for drunkenness in the area on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Polloa Court
June Crawford
Nellie Roberts
Loujas Reardon
Drum Konneas
Hyde Park
Varniba
Hemmgis
Reardon
Dave
Darling Durat
Lowen
Woolloomédtoa
Playing with Fire Claims Duram Street Victim
Pearl Rogers aged 1 resided with her parents on Duram Street. A fire started by children in a lane on Vunea Street spread to the girl, who was severely burned about the limbs before passersby and others could extinguish it. A later report noted the incident occurred early Wednesday morning following Sunday’s events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Rogers
Duram Street
Sydney Hoa- Diba
Vuneae Street
Dhe
Playing with dice in Hyde Park court case
In Central Summons Court Victor Woods faced charges for playing a dice game on Hyde Park lawns with several men present at about 12.20 PM on March 1. Woolf held a dice box, the box was tossed, and a spectator warned. Woods denied playing and called supporting witnesses. He was found guilty with costs and imprisoned for 4 1/2 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Woods
Azaitul
Rubinkeweine Matthews
Hyde Park
Ming
Woolf
Wooda
Cahmas
Parramatta Sessions Report of Pleas and Remands
At Parramatta Sessions a young girl pleaded guilty to stealing jewellery and money from Misa Nettie Cooper on March 24. Theresa M Laughlin and others faced charges of crimes including swallowing a girl under 14, breaking and entering in Woodford, and theft of household goods. pleas entered and remands ordered for sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parramatta
Scholes
Theresa M'Laughlin
Misa Nettie Cooper
Andifh
Josaph Veldom
Hookwood
John Grogan
Sydney Coulter
Woodford
Grogan
Coussonte
Hawkesbury Races Feature Wide Field of Contenders
The Hawkesbury program presents a large field in key events with Artful Reads and On The Birwards Mile drawing interest. Potential standout runners include The Climax, Rose Hill contenders, and the Autumin Handicap nonfavoring Decoliette though Romray and Outbreak are noted as possible upsets in a day shaping up with Park Stakes and High-Weight Handicap expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Guincow
West
Hawkesbury
Alieenosa
Yigimg Hawkes
Ben Buckley
Peur
Rose Hay
Dixie
Sennawood Didus
Derawis
Ober
Eanlicap
Ib Marsmor
Buckley
Policia Condon
Credit Eee Deke
Stewards
We Longchamps
Dore Geery
Morkee Graphic
Clemadsey Grafaot
Rose Rogers
RE. Ditledieu
Schimone
Didus
Oxford Cambridge Boat Race on Thames
London report says Cambridge won the annual Oxford Cambridge Boat Race on the Thames from Putney to Mortlake. Cambridge led early and held the lead to the finish, with Oxford winning the toss and rowing from the Surrey station. The tally now stands 64 races, Cambridge 28, with a noted dead heat in earlier contests. Mr. C. R. Cudmore of Adelaide rowed No 2 in Oxford’s crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Oxford
Cambridge
Thames
Putney
Mortlake
Surrey
C. R. Cudmore
Adelaide
Skeleton Keys Robberies Reported In Woollahra and Waverley
Police report two burglaries believed to use skeleton keys. In Edgecliff Road Woollahra the home of Stephen Donnelly was entered and jewellery stolen. In Bay View Avenue Waverley the residence of William Darvall was entered with additional jewellery taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Donnelly
Edgecliff
Road
Woollahra
William Darvall
Bay View Avenue
Waverley
Jewsliery Stolem
Patch on blue trousers causes comical beach dispute
A comic scene unfolds on the beach as a man’s blue patch trousers trigger envy and bids for making riding pants. Amidst crowd banter the owner leaves the scene, mounting his bicycle and riding away amid cheers and a playful altercation over the garment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eptney
Boudi Beach
Wurt baiDern Wan
Royal Yen
Min Fly
Iba
Someoge
Nedital
Peter
Gystix
Missing Friends Inquiries From Lloyds Weekly News
List of missing persons inquiries referenced by Lloyds Weekly News of March. Entries include Bingham W X formerly Sydney. Barley John George and Mary And left Lambourne for Australia. Garner Joseph left England 15 years ago now in Australia. Jerkinson Daniel relative of Purbeck native with Australia-bound family. Martel Edgar left Chelsea for America or Australia in 1860s. Aguna links, Smith Frank, Harris Street Sydney jail address. various nieces, grandchildren, and brothers noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd's
Louton
Mars
Peraone
Tbey
Evening News
Bingham
W. X
Lant
Sydney
New South Wales
Ayka
Barley
John George
Mary
Sinter
Lambourne
Berkshire
Australia
Martha
Garner
Joseph
England
Barriwoora
Ash Jerkinson
Daniel
Purbeck
Lincs
Camn
Aanka
Martel
Edgar
Chelsea
America
Siamhampion
Isks
Agnes Martell
Gaverness
Aguna Links
Smith
Frank
Harris Street
Brojamiq Anks
Fire destroys Canterbury cottage and contents
A fire broke out soon after a clock in the afternoon at a Canterbury cottage owned by Alfred Parkei on River Street. Flames spread rapidly, engulfing the dwelling. Merrypolitan Fire Brigade and Ashbeld Volunteers raised alarms and rushed to the scene but could not save the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Parkei
River Street
Canterbury
Merrypolitan Fire Brigade
Ashbeld
Penrith Train Alteration Petition Moves to Chief Railway
A petition signed by 128 Sydney commuters requests altering the Penrith line train service. It asks to cut the train now leaving Spencer Street at 4 30 pm and extend to Limekilns, arguing the service is the only direct Sydney to Penrith station link during the 4 10 to 6 80 pm window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Siations
Parramatta
Penrith
Han
Armenien
IY Ie
Poland
Wwe
Hlacktown
Srop
Croydon
Harwood
Straihneld
Waburban
Deere
Long Droving Trip Sparks Positve Reports At Narrabri
A veteran drover, Mr B M Fitzgerald of Tongy Station, arranged a purchase of cattle rail from Charles Clay in Queensland. A large mob bought from Mr Marks Darling Downe arrived at Narrabri. The long route was reported well grassed and watered and the drover praised the condition of the stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narrabri
B. M- Fitsgerald
Tongy Station
Charles Clay
Ralle
Queensland
Marks
Darling Downe
Nerrabri
Fishing 35 Years Ago Through Port Hacking Trails
A correspondent recalls old Port Hacking fishing lore from 35 years past, describing routes from Kogaral to George's River and a punt crossing. Old residents like John Carroll and Peter Moore frequented spots near Simpain's Hole, where bait gathering and schooling fish were common. The piece recounts routes, gear, and local anecdotes including mischievous tales and a police station moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uort Hacking
Blake Gay
Port Hacking
John Carroll
Peter Moore
Schumann
Gogerly
Lillipull
Commin's Point
George's River
Rocky Point
Sans Souci
Land Sales Report at Hurstville and Randwick
Ariker Rickard and Company sold 31 lots at Hurstville on the Wright estate ground with prices from 64 to 268 per foot. Attendance was large and bidding brisk. At Randwick on the Femell Ewate ground 13 of 14 lots sold from 4 10x to 7 per foot. Total receipts £1147 and £2975 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ariker Rickard and Company, Limited
Wright's Eatate
Hurstville
Ota
Tgiriy Brisk
Ralne
Warne
Femell Ewate
Randwick
Treasure Trove at Como Recovery of Lost Jewelry
A visitor near Como found an old watch chain with a diamond ring attached after dropping it years ago. The chain, part of a gold welch and chain, were lost by a Sydney jeweller. Cavill the swimmer aided searches but the valuables were not found until two years later when a portion of the jewelry resurfaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Como
Sydney
Cavill
Bands In The Parks Beettivh Fled Beotland Programme
The Beettivh fled Band performs this evening at 8 in Hind e Park featuring Blue Bell of Beotland, Scotland for Buyer, valse lente, The Coldstream, Box, Rows Peters, The Switch back and other selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinde Park
Blue Bella
Beotland
Carter
Scotland
Byer
Douglas
the Coldstream
Mason Fessenger
Carril
Value
Hume
Peters
Rimmer
Butzon
Purse Snatching At Darling Point
Two young women walking at Darling Point on a Saturday night were accosted by a young man around 23 to 24. He snatched a purse from one woman and fled. The purse contained only a small amount of money, and the victims were shaken but uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womas
Domende
Darling Point
Paintings and Water Colors Auction At Pitt Street
Auction advertisements note paintings and water colors offered at 12 Pitt Street starting 1 am tomorrow, with James Lawson and Little handling the sale. The piece reports a rise in takings during the three days of sales and mentions employment figures tied to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittstreet
James Lawson
Little
Waverley Taxation Ballot Result Reveals Small Yes Margin
The ballot at Waverley on taxation failed to approve a tax on unimproved capital value with a 13 vote margin. Only 221 for and , 0 for the opposing side. A jumble of unrelated lines follows, including fake product ads and garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waveriay
Gatreay
vFlun
Pownell
Mike
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Furth Dover
Compmnense
Kiama
Noah Whils
Flemington
Po Stubbina
Moore Park
Berry
Liverpool
M Morritanson and Company
Liverpagl
Westkoulen
Solty
B. W. Plywerald
Maymarket
Hand
Nurrabel West
Youurfan Company
Balmain
Hoapile Creek
Brewarrina
Goodnegs
Henry Taylor
Castle Mountain
Hospital For Insane
Enmore
James Ward
Admiral Poork
Yokofaume
Hongkong
Iuest Por Jackson
Thomas Arthur Stores
Abe Water
Royal Australian Artillery
Walker
Military Authurition
Tania
Wolfie
Groom
TY Hyde Park
Bondi Bather
Te Revoll
Glen
Chamberlain
Mace Wollr
Svary Watts
Walia
Otter
Sa Antil
Ermuappe
Ryde
Walle
Braskaere
Angus & Coote
Wefrhmakers, Fewnders
Opticians
Georgceipet
Royal Aronds
Q.V. Markers
Scott
Norman
Hela
Charles Wan Wrety Wexkard
Selvesien
Meyer Meen
Mr. Grant
Shane
Loudon
Fisher's
Burlington Gardens
West Ena
Mianitacinne Invest
Britain
David Grant & CO
George-Street
Park-Street
Davidson & CO
Oxford Street
Halidays
Glenwaere
Mick Simmons
Grorge Si
Haymarket
Rowley
Caveray
Pat
Witiont
Spencer Nolan
Mimi Poe
Sabine
J. C. Cruden
Pitt-Street
Farsers
Way's
Pitt-st
Coals
Ant Sk Rts
RAF Reon E. Way & Company
Hagon & CO
Hofening's
Newt Gpo
Pesaglinh
Rench
Geores-rt
Oise
Prue Lea
Pe Union Punnetemmate
Reubner Tyree
Aeramenic
IVES
Delessiel
Ures Tx
Etna
Marshall
Mackeon
Wynyard Square
Sonnet
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