Easter Carnival wood chopping contests headline shows
The Easter carnival featured wood chopping events and a champion trot with Pickwick and other horses earning top points. Exhibits included Cooper’s shearing gear, Fairbank-Morze engines, Royal Daylight engines, and a range of stoves and cooking equipment, drawing crowds and praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Heckenberg
P- Jenkimi
R. M‘donad
G. Cooper
Sleeper-Equaring
W. Wor
LF. Walters
Hs F. Bollen
Ware
Chavede
Ua Vrotters
W. J. Beckett
Osterley
Dam Yarrawonga Cuma
Simin Yano
C.W
Pickwick
Mekwick
Sperd
Robin Silait
Todwing
Stattler
Lochaber
Haraway
Brigand
Skylark
Biwcx
W. J. Tarlinton
Moorland
D. J. Guliea
Harkaway
Fernands
Thos. J. Mayden
Mussulman
Wochanlam
Mesars
Dangar, Gedye
Billy
Shearer
Bushoun
Grover
Legion
Cooper
St. Aid Thorn
Alba
Boyle
T. J. Hanky
Blackstown
Tangye's
Crossley
Elmiplex
Ridge-Street
Syaney
J. P
Bradley
Mesure
J Julem
Kon
Aioe
Weild-Street
Redfern
Ecko
Freteigh
Frw
Twist in timber and tram drivers worries raised
In letters to the paper Sir Robert st Credie questions why timber twists predominantly one way with notes from Sydney Botanical Gardens. A second letter from az. F. Altmann discusses tram car design and driver protection amid injury concerns, urging reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert st'Credie
Cacade
Malden
Sydney Botanical Gardens
Queensland
Sbler
Han] Am
F. Altmann Wricee
Eramecare
Hess
Syiney
Eloum
Naples
Seiar
Death of Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman in London
London report of the death of Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, former Prime Minister, at Downing Street after a brief illness. The article notes his birthplace in Glasgow, education at Oxford and Cambridge, the change of name to Bannerman, and mentions his burial plans in Belmont, Perthshire. It records heavy public mourning and remarks from leaders including Mr Asquith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Henry Campbel-Beenerman
Downing-street
M. oMeiml
Ble Ulece
King Edward Sod
Asquith
Downingtreet Te Ie
H. Campbell-Boogerman
Belmont
Perthshire
Sotland
Manchester
Lord-Geuree
Sir Campbell-Bannerman
Iteland Pal
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
G.c.by
Yowighr
James Campbell
Siracashro
Wortarshire
Holland
Lord Provart
Glaagow
Sawer
Daventer
Fins Berman
Smi
Hown
University of Olwecom
Trinity College
Parliaments by election in St George area debated
In the St George by election the writ will be issued soon due to Bir M Carruthers resignation. Liberal and Reform branches will nominate candidates from local clubs in Rorkdale Knox, Arncliffe and others. Names include Aldermen Taylor, J H Clayton, J Hurtey and J Capper with a poll likely on May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bir
M. Carruthers
Wientee
Legislative Assembly
Ra Jn
Liberal and Reform Association
Bellevue
Buds
Jowing Fridas
Betwen
Labor
G. Be Lhbit
Holt
Wood
Faen-Movare
G. W. Puller
Ilawarra
Bonors Wi Hoyiy
Korarah
St George’s Day Tales Reach Back to Legends
The piece references St George as England’s tutelary figure and mentions mythic nobles. It recounts legends of Cappadocian princes martyred under Mihocktian and comparisons to Perseus. It notes 4000 prodigies and a Golden Legend tale of a dragon and baptism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George's Day
England
Patros
Order of the Garter
Rudition
Cappadocia
Miocktian
Soldiers cheer a warship during voyage to Colombo
The Challenger cleared the Heads yesterday morning bound for Colombo where her crew from the 2nd GA division gathered on deck and cheered the ship homeward. Officers and men toasted the moment as a sailor slipped overboard and a 400 g loss was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Challenger
Conlombo
Poison in the Blood and Modern Remedies Cited
An article discusses poisons forming in the body during digestion and their effects. It cites headaches irritability and high blood pressure, and praises a proprietary pill as effective for headaches and general female health. A Sydney doctor testifies to its usefulness and recommends it as a universal family medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buscumes
Tera Johnees
Sydney
Brave Child Saves Baby
A weatherboard cottage on Debous Street in Temora owned by Mrs Tucker and occupied by the Burton family burned to the ground yesterday afternoon. A few papers ignited and the house quickly caught fire. the Burtons escaped with little, but a few weeks old baby was saved by a brave child named John Shane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temora
Debous Street
Tucker
Burton
Kensington Trams Depute to Railway Board on Section Readjustment
A Kensington deputation urged the Railway Commissioners to rework tram sections between the railway and Coogee via Cleveland Street to create two one penny sections with overlap toward Pantwick Road and Darley Road. The Chief Commissioner rejected two equal divisions as impractical and suggested considering a shorter second section and overlap options, citing inconvenience to Kensington residents and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington, Progress
Stslow
Coogee
Tleveland Street
Pantwick,road
Darley Road
Railway
Kensington
Certificate Applications In Bankruptcy Reports
In a chaotic bankruptcy record, the Registrar grants a certificate to Harry Coulson subject to fees after the official assignee notes a failed cash book. Adjournments set for May 13 and an Edwards Newell request to answer the assignee's report. Wrenched text mentions unrelated cleaners and a railway station, muddling the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etore Te Mamatrar
Harry Coulson
Georgs Surors
Kw Mil
Sruest
Edward Newell
Megheerar
Eaton
Bection
William Miniyre
Essignes
Grand Attendance at Randwick A J C Meeting Aids Fashion
At Randwick on the third day of the A J C meeting a large crowd gathered under perfect weather. The governor general and Lady Northcote led a procession of officials and a lengthy list of attendees including Miss Ruby Madden and Mrs Beatrice Saddeo, with elaborate hats and gowns described throughout the pageantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randwick
A.J.C
Layne
Governor-General
Lady Northcote
Lady Poors
Ruby Madden
Horey Oxborso
Mius
Beatrice Saddeo
Mra
MacCorinck
Mack
Walmer Bite Hut
Millx
Petunia
Frank Brown
H.R. Denison
Misa Nora Dangar
Paone
Alsibourne
Erry Winon
Eusie Vaustian
Ark Hun
Ckiti
Myre
Herbert Alien
Ni- Vile Dangar
AFA
Arthur Winvars
Edward Staxpéon
Walter Allen
Muriel Danger
Crea
Ville
Mrey
Thoda Anderson
J. Macarthur Cusiow
Bapioy Macarthur
Mra Werhert
Saxe Bhie
Philip Morton
T. H. Kelly
Leonard Tungar Wat
Rome
Tiar
Fey
Dangar
Stieses Dangar
Andre. Lee
E. Hayes
Osntaln
Bransdee
Falvhtinil
Mina Gihacn
Morbert Marks
Everard Browne
W. DP. Manning
Sonchor
Gowld and
Mins
Gladys Gould
Barry Lamb
As Allen
P. HW. Morton
Miswrs Hay
Fanahawe
N.ates
Hornsby
E Pilther
Mire
Traill
Mand
Davia Andereng
James Osborne
Frank Tw. Vom
Herbert Fabfan
Latitoy
Keli Bennet
Unclear legal testimony on wages and danger in early labor dispute
A filtered excerpt shows a lawyer and witness in an arbitration court discussing wages of about £2 and £4, pay scales, and perceived danger at work. The worker recalls starting as a printer's boy and later moving to the sawmill, noting changes after marriage and the issue of supporting a child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Salton
Joba
New Nile Bridge Aims to Link Calra Island Route
The Khedive orders a new bridge across the Nile to connect Calra with Rodach Island, a link tied to local legend of Infant Monee found by Pharaoh’s Daughter. The project promises to become a major engineering feat, spanning the river between Awsouma and Temora with Cebba Company involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Han
Nile
Calra
Rodach
Monee
Awsouma
Countre Visitors and Early Trade After Lawn’s Big Beorse
Fragmentary text hints at visitors and trade activity around Lawn and Oxford, touching on freight costs and regional exchanges. Lacking clear names or dates, the readable terms suggest a late 19th or early 20th century commerce note with uncertain specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rena
Georgy
Oxford
Electric tram crash hazard halts service as crane overhangs street
A crane overhanging Castlereagh Street near Livera g al toppled its load into a tramway street, snapping a line and injuring two horses. Wires sparked, tram service halted briefly while officials inspect the damaged crane and electrical gear. No humans were harmed.
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Fortune Bey Thesa Beit
Amd
Tramway Department
Goulburn- Street
Syure
Ait Donald
Free Brothers
Randwick
Isupah
HmavathaNe
Seri
Devon
Lwa
Noth Stroma
Waiyn
Jubilee Ball at Sydney Town Hall Delights Large Crowd
A gala Jubilee Ball at Sydney Town Hall drew between seven and eight hundred spectators. The event featured the vice regal set, warship officers in port, and a lavish display of costumes and entertainments as dignitaries mingled and viewed the scenes from the galleries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancers
Welkins
T. Payten
Coal
Eee Larbie
Kelty
Wopl
Memtuines J. Oul
O. Mellie
New Companies Form Under Federal Scarfring Act
Several new firms appear in the registry with names such as The Federal Sheep Shearing Company Linton, Gold Dredging Company, and Tamworth Page-Hineley Dropper Company Limited. Entries list capital, places of operation like Happy Valley, Butcher’s Crook, and Weyl Australia, plus signatories H C Brewster Emily M Brewster and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yampanie
Federal Sheep Shewring Company
Linton
Cupiiad
Momni Vieiuy
Conan
W. J. Latalow
H.C. Brewster
Emily M. Brewaler
Fips
Senate
Sale of a billiard saloon dispute in Sydney court
William Cave and partners sue Jobin Rowan of Radfern to recover £60 alleging commission on the sale and sale of a billiard saloon in April. Judge Docker hears the case with Armstrove for the plaintiff and Brigernden for the defendant. verdict pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cave
William Green
Oambers and Company
Fllanbysn Street
Sydney
Jobin Rowan
Radtern
Agen
Asppeal
Antons
Mandeblan
Docker
de Wade
Setorron
Rockdale Band Plays Evening Hyde Park Gigs Tonight
The Rockdale Fire Briewe Band performs a varied program in Hyde Park tonight featuring selections such as The Euchanter i Bojvition and The Ginn of Gottenberg. The ensemble will offer march tunes and operatic numbers before a later Central Park recital tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockdale
Garon Ana
Raymon
Movensu
Capa
Paviants
Ural Gramine
Centecinin
Sfierpoon
Lowel
Tverture
Priedmanl
Gottenberg
Caryl
Rustico Danes
Inrsormes
Sydney Wool Market Report Notes Holiday Slowdown
Carson and Company Limited reports a quiet wool market with holiday effects and many buyers delaying purchases. The note mentions private arrangements and a plan to extend the holiday period, with references to May 4 and 5 and inspections of inventions by Queen Alexandra’s representative at Chambers, 07 Pirt street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson, and Company Limited
Wally Tate
Alerandes Eneliah
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William Harcourt
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Treasury
Pessen
Tol
Sarah Cheelotte
Charten Broes
K.C.B
Campbell-Bannerman
H. Campbell-Bannerman
Brave Child
Batway Commissioners
George
Talephous
Cebba Company
Telors Kato Waar
Arcnie Wistar
Countre
Everast Ger, Galt Spewter
Mene Hollingdale
Kessell
King-St
Salhala. Me Aml
Temi Bret
Tepe
Heer
Contal
Astig- Batio Jeanen
Angus & Coote
Lng Opticiane Gesieer Sranes
ST. Vincent's
Veut Seid
Toakess Aoe
Coaetar
New Rise Gosia Twat
Geliry
Alia
Met Ott
Gag Mtattsttooy
Pheminim Bao
Jr Sgluinewe
Connier Greene
W. Kerr
Fury of
Genuime Jewellery
Vaume
Hall
Saturdat
Bikar
Ome
Iene
Ana Bowral
Sizpenns
Belupy
Tipetees Pte
Venice
Homs
Peter Ba
Ladies’ Boots
Way’s
Pittst
Jdtine Ace Ortis
Sowa
Pitestreed Steser
Alil
Ons
Tom
Wilet & Soup
Auvare Waulier
Jewane Agin
Bever Watch Co
Hove & Seary
Haas Berger
L. J. Flegeltaub
King-St. Sydney
Cuamberlain
Induwasa
Labia
Puntimacia
Band Music
Dlisur
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