Loss of the Biga disaster details captain’s testimony
Fragmentary report recounts the loss of the vessel Bega near Land, including Captain Bishop’s account of ordering passengers to lifeboats, the water ingress through a forward port, and the crew's efforts to load rafts and life lines. It notes multiple fatalities, rescues, and the last moments as the ship listed and sank with 80 feet of water under.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capcain
Moon
Caplain
Grealeus
Chi Yun
Doar
Wowana
Airhop
Fea Nonin
Trevid Clark
Qundelo
Iedan
Ste
Lands Department
Bema
Fale Bago
Bar
A'passanger
Cuttagen
Bega
Manager of Illewarra B S Company in Sydney Telegrams for Passengers
An Evening News report details T H Jackson manager of Illewarra B S Company staying in Sydney Monday awaiting information on a shipwreck. Cables to Bertagul and Peterborough order rapid passenger pickup and crew support with urgent assurances of supplies and medical care for survivors. The Peterborough and Coomandarey are to assist, coal and provisions arranged, and Bank parcel worth over £2000 referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Jackson
Illewarra B.S
Tuey
Sydney
Yao Dinaaier
Ike Bega
Coomanderry
Peterborough
Bertagul
Tatra
Amarehan
Furnlah
Bishop
Trethrol
Etre
Douernat
Bascisin
Eeamer
Peterbor
Jack
Coomauferry
Daaengers Direqiee
Bertnagul
Jarkson
Welker Aetuthra
Webber
Norm Bishop
MacCubila
Benk
Bega
Béios
Gommercial Bank
Jackson
Ile
Coomentsrry
Peterdoremah
Enson
Gabe Wowtor
Meirer
Buman
Eircumazances
Peter Borougs
Bermagul
Tupaday
Pachra
Twa Roure Bala
Passenger list chaos on voyage to Sydney causes delays
An excerpt describes a crowded voyage from an unspecified port where many passengers cannot be accommodated. It notes efforts to route travelers via Bermagal and Fathra, with Captain Jackson and others focusing on safety. The main concern remains getting passengers and crew safely to Sydney despite uncertainties.
Steamship changes at Sydney wharf amid overhaul delays
The illawarra steamer at Cowan’s wharf Sydney nears annual overhaul leaving one month to run before commissions expire. Allowhie may switch to Bega run when Eden’s commission ends, Eden tied at Iron Cove Bridge and will undergo thorough overhaul.
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Illawarra
Lawarre
Iron Cove
Eden
Len Sin
Sydney
Gold Miners Strike Settlements Reported
The Har en Gold Mine strike was settled yesterday after conferences. Work resumed at 4 o'clock the morning. All claims were to be submitted to the Arbitration Court to be held at Wyalong on April 5. About 180 men had been locked out for the last two days.
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Hardes
Taewimy
Haren
Ater
GALLLOPS AT RANDWICK RACES HIGHLIGHT MIXED RESULTS
Randwick meeting reports a windy difficult observing day with notable finishes. Balabed led a fast field in the mile and a quarter, Tarzan and Far South won their races, Elevation impressed by style over a mile and a furlong, while Belle Blue Brigalow and Toga posted mid field times. Continuous varied outcomes across seven furlongs to a mile and distance distinctions populated the card with several horses posting season bests and notable margins.
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Randwick
W. Rennda
North Head
Shres Ivagihs
Tarzan
Far Sorth
Bia Ferlongs
Imin Iissec
Tandy King's Cros
Imin Iycec
W. Tome Trist
Camera
Wix
Imin
Amin
Phe
Sway
Linia
tSsec
Rourray
Longchamp
Rulle
Belle Blue
Brigalow
Toga
Iminsee
Duke of Clarence
Poseidon
Belfry
Jolly Kate
Sir Aymer
Hermes
Walepuna
Kuranand
Lamora
Disle
Lord Fitzroy
Grama
Jermin
Shimose
Schooner
Croat
Barley Brew
Lord Malster
Roral Arthur
Bright Steel
Snowy River
Roscommon
Iile Post Intain
Donessler
bin Cuin
Paninas
Uinta
Togo
Imin Atlgnee
Dora Geng
Mary
Sie
Ture Jones
Imi
War Ben
Kotyehi
J. 8
Rhodes
Ryan
Land
St. Vincent's Hospital
Selling Cigarettes on Sunday Courts Scene
Information filed in the Central Polio Court against Phillip Hart for selling cigarettes on a Sunday at Sydney Railway Station. Witnesses described a transaction at the refreshment room counter with Nellie Malone and manager Meredith stating permission to sell Sundays. Train arrivals and station activity cited.
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Central Polio Court
Pillip Hart
Lemee
Dutreshment
Philipa
Witnens
Fart
Mise Malone
Str
Meredith
Br. Meredith
Witnese
Russell
M Grout
Miners Strike and Rail Court Proceedings Reported
Business people faced upheaval as miners demand higher wages and better defenses while engine drivers and others strike. At the Central Railway refreshment room debate, officials argued over Sunday sales and what constitutes necessary services for travelers, with witnesses describing practices at Circular Quay and related inquiries.
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Muteereim
Dwuifs
Weork
Mr. Rudsell
Robison
Bungay
Mrv Russell
Russel
General of Police
Quay
Circular Quay
Husgell
Muunly
Russell
Winneva
Kelly
Hart
Witnees
Mr Russell
Kelly- Yee
Mir
Philip Hart
Sassen
Centra Railway
Mora Craigs
Russsil
Improvement leases debated in Parliament questions
In a reform era session the Legislative Assembly will not sit until Thursday. In the Legislative Council, questions address reviewing existing improvement leases with possible rescission. Members seek clarity on lease quality, inquiry methods, and potential withholding of determinations.
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WS. W
Legielative
Peters
Nothce
Withiam Wen
Professional Musician in Water Police Court
A man named van Predericy Anderesm faced charges of impudent lawful morals of support after being arrested by Constable Keogh on a frosty Marry Bilis morning. He appeared under the influence of drink and claimed new money recently earned. Witnesses testified to a recent event, while medical observation was ordered. The case touches on local efforts to enforce morality and revenue rules in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water
van Predericy
Keogh
Anderson
The Dog That Bit Her At North Sydney Police Court
Amelia Nicholson testified against Edward Sharp over a dog bite near the police court. The witness described a small rough haired dog that caused damaged clothing and injury. The magistrate noted insufficient evidence tying the animal to Sharp and the case was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Sharp
Amelia Nicholson
North Sydney
Sharp
Struck by a motor car near the Australian Museum
A man named Woolf, aged about 43, believed to be John Woolf, was struck by the Playfair car along College Street near the Australian Museum as he attempted to cross. He sustained serious injuries, and the driver halted after the collision.
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Amma Wuont Sams
John ‘Woolf
Playfair
Wavertoy
Abé
Woolf
Trent
sunday trading case on railway commissioners authority
A court debate centers on whether Railway Commissioners and the Crown may regulate Sunday trading and if the Commissioners can lease routes to provide rail passengers with refreshments. The judge and counsel discuss the Railways Act and Liquor Act implications, questioning who holds authority and where liability lies for Citizens.
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Hobingas
Walleas
Russell
Hans Postion
Pawkor
Johinson
Tevit
Inter
Alos
Hairy
Robikom
Robivan
Fitseell
Br. Payton
Surf Club Presents Invitation Concert and Carnival Prizes
An invitation concert at the Presbyterian Hall Manly opened the day. Prizes from the recent surf carnival were distributed with Alderman Quirk presiding. Attendees included Revtrun Mrs Woollett Mears Muligsm and Field. the Gramophone Company provided music. The Life Saving Club received silver and gold medals. the Bandit Bathe Club and others were recognized for beach recreation efforts.
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Manly
Quirk
Horn Wang Road
Vocal End
Allston Sag Revtrun
Woollett
Sud Mears
Muligsm and Field
Gramophoos Company
Prince
Hhe Bandi Bart Baianry’ Life Saving Club
Livertown Rub‘ver Company
Bandi Bathe
A.llesley
C. B
Merill
C. Ball
Raya Lite
Bochery
Mimen Ierrom
Imade
C. D. Beil
Merritt Ada Me
M. Wigner
Wales
Sever
Seva
Drought in Riverina perplexities for stockowners
Corowa, Tuesday. With ongoing drought, Riverina stockowners face feeding dilemmas as feed and fodder vanish. Pastoralists move stock to available hay, while requests to the Railway Department for rolling stock are discussed. A meeting of the Corowa Barryjan Farmers and Berters Association condemned policy delays and urged action, proposing arrangements to secure fodder and transport of up to 200 trucks.
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Corowa
Riverina
Suriaica Counley
Murdow
Ulate Fouies Fare Petetically Closed. But More Wernown
Railway Department
Coreen Barryjan Farmers and Berlers’ Association
Department
Hin Viecorims Auchorithce
Fanilithey Tor
RT. Ball
Ata
Campbelltown Show Promises Strong Exhibition Return
Campbelltown hosts the tenth annual agricultural show opened today with improved entries and notable cattle poultry and poultry birds. The judges and event committees anticipate a superior display with ring events and a robust poultry birds exhibit. The show will be officially opened by Mr. FW. A. Downie tomorrow.
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Campbelltown
Tursiay
Agriculturial Associant
Che Truk
xIro
Ginner
Sturion
Harlt
Tootter
FW. A. Downie
Te-Morrow
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Tad
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