Murdoch Holds Boer Officer at Gunpoint in Prison Rescue
Murdoch confronts a Boer officer in a railway prison after covertly learning that the spy girl was sent by the President. With a pistol trained and a knife drawn, he compels silence, subdues the target, and uses a cloth, cord, and a trap to restrain the captive, then relocates to bring in Dick for a final intervention.
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A . Murdoch
Isiva
Tishad
Murdoch
Intentia
England
Charley
Kimberley
Muroch
Engish
Corporal Poole
Murdoch and Dick Escape Through the Heidelberg Road Plan
Murdoch and Dick coordinate a risky breakout from a Boer encampment. They overpower guards, secure a prisoner, and slip toward a gate as reinforcements close in. Dick escapes into the street while Murdoch delays pursuers, planning a concealed retreat on the road ahead.
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Murdoch
Heidelberg
Hellesburg
Mildelbure
Lorenco Marquez
Mek
Aoman
Bolt
Bawe
Indy
Jotannesttrg
Dek
Mieck
Itn Ord
Tem
Tyrek
Larry
Stephanus
Tredikant
Predikant
Carnation and Picotee Society Meeting Adopts Rules
August 2 meeting in New South Wales drew many professional and amateur gardeners. Governor and Meyer sent letters of patronage. J. H. Carruthers pledged support. The committee rules were amended and many new members enrolled. officers include patron His Excellency the Governor and His Worship the Mayor with F P Morris as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnation and Picotee Society of
N.S.W
F. P. Morris
J. H. Carruthers
J. G. Goodwin
A. L. E. Peir
Marrickville
Messia
Leplastrier
Gibb
Thompson
Musgrove
Reid
Pasfield
H. J. Peir
Teakle
Morris
Earnshaw
Kerataice
Gazzard
Medical Practitioner Recommends Eucalyptus for Plague Prevention
Dr Joseph Benjamin of Adhineda India promotes Eucalyptus preparations in the British Medical Journal as a preventive measure against Bubonic Plague. The volatile eucalyptus extract by Sandar and Bons is cited as globally recognized for superiority. The text advises daily oat sugar and to avoid other preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Benjamin
Adhinedabad
India
Outbreak fears echo South Africa in China interview
An English traveler recalling events in Pekin says Europe warned of brewing trouble long before the crisis. He criticizes misreadings by Western officials and notes March proclamations ordering six foreigners to leave Pekin under threat of death.
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South Africa
China
Daily Mail
London
Pekin
Ching
Legation
Fowl Fanciers Hit Suburban Poultry Runs
Police report a string of poultry yard raids across Arnifle Ryde Hetany and Botany suburbs. Birds are killed and dressed with feathers used as pillow stuffing while residents secure locks to protect remaining stock. Detectives seek tips on missing fowl and feather collections.
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Ryde
Hetany
Botany
Philanthropic Yacht Owner Aids Convalescent Soldiers
Private R Halliwell of the Nu S.W Mounted Infantry writes home about Mr Butler, owner of a fine yacht, who hosts about twenty convalescent soldiers for a Fortnight cruise. The recipients receive a silver leaf portrait of the yacht Rhouma, stamped letters, and generous games and fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Halliwell
Indiama
Butler
Southern Coal Trade at Wollongong Jetties Sees Strong Week
Port Kembla docks report brisk coal loading with ships Norkoona Bilazan New Guinea Koonya and Horda carrying cargoes to Fremantle Port Pirie Melbourne Devonport and San Francisco. July exports total 64249 tons with 51650 from Port Kembla Bellambi 12900 from Belmont Basin. Coke shipments reach 5122 tons led by Fort Kembla. Bellambi weekly intake 6970 tons distributed to Adelaide Melbourne and the metro area.
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Wollontong
Port Kembla
Norkoona
Fremantle
Bilazan
Port Pirie
New Guinea
Melbourne
Koonya
Devonport
Horda
San Francisco
Sydney
Port Bellambi
Belmont Basin
Wallongoneg
Woollongong
Clifton
Wollongong
Bulli
Fort Kembla
Bellaniti
Adelaide
Complimentary Dinner Honors NSW Union Leader Finney
Members of the New South Wales Territorial and Debating Societies Union toasted Joseph Finney WA at a Friday dinner at the ABC Cafe Pitt Street. Finney, soon to head the Superior Public School at Grafton, conveyed thanks and spoke of the union’s future influence on national life.
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ABC
Pitt Street
N.S.W. Tailerary and Debating Societies’ Union
Joseph Finney
cMeer
Educational Service
Superor
Grafton
FP. F. Finegan
Bla
Mesers
F. W. Landau
F. S. Boyce
Lag. & Meghian
J. M. Henderson
A. T. Webb
G. J. BB. Ehericon
F. 5. Shenstone
A. &. Albean
W. O. Clark
R. Hogue
J. Birt
Abd. Wilson
J. Minerve
Australian Federation
Birt
Sheridan
Henderson
Literary and Debating Societies Union
Landau
Railway extension in the West at Bogan Gate inquiry
Public Works Subcommittee opened a inquiry at Bogan Gate on extending a line via Trundle to Bulbodney. Witnesses including the station master and several named officials supported the plan. The committee moved to Trundle for the next hearing and a meeting of residents backed farming coop efforts.
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Bogan Gate
Tick
Mparlane
Shepherd
Public Works Sectional Committee
Trundle
Bulbodney
W. Tord
John Christie
C. Tait
A. Evans
William Jones
Tribute to Dr Lang in Sydney church lecture pulpit homage
The Rev J B Meharry lectured at St Andrews Presbyterian in Sydney on Tennyson's King Arthur from Dr Lang's pulpit honoring his memory. He praised Lang for steadfast gospel faith and said no man could preach simply and avoid enemies. A large audience enjoyed his readings and Irish wit.
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Sydney
Fous
Tn Wit
Lang
le Sellom
J. B. Meharry
Dado
Woollahra
W. Jill-Merky
Tennyson
Arthur
Meharry
Eald
Christian
Lang Jone
Sls.w
Firs
N.sw
Fresh developments at Girilambone Copper Mine for shareholders
Prospecting has located a lode but decision awaits the half yearly meeting at month end. Manager’s July report notes the 0 ft level end of south drive 67 ft south of shaft and 440 ft level drive 16 1/2 ft from main shaft. New lode found at 440 ft, 200 1/2 ft east of old workings with bright yellow ore mixed with slate and promising assays up to 4 percent copper.
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Girilambone
South Drive
Military reorganizations and weapons for New South Wales units
The New South Wales Lancers squadrons are listed by location from Sydney to Windsor Richmond. Drill-hall allocations are set for each regiment and each weekday. Captain J W Niesigh withdraws resignation and resumes command of D Company. Government considers gas 4.7 type naval guns adapted for land service and requests Imperial supply. Damascua arrival prompts rearming with 15-pounder batteries, rifles, and ammunition. Vickers Maxim “pom-pom” guns are under review for Boers era effectiveness. Coleman's Eucalypt Extract advertised.
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New South Wales Lancers
Sydney
Parramatta
Berry-Camden
Maitland-Singleton
Lismidte-Casino
Windsor-Richmond
Queen's Square
Lancers
Sth
6Th Regiment
National Guards
Evening News
J. W. Niesigh
Permanent Infantry
7Th Infantry Regiment
Neild
Niesigh
New South Wales
Ladysmith
Scott
Aberdeen White Star
Damascua
South Africa
Fires in the Country at Corowa and Cootamundra
In Corowa a weatherboard cottage owned by farmer James Moore burned Thursday afternoon. Fire likely started by a log from a kitchen fire. insured for 100, but losses exceed that. In Lithgow two young women perished in a fire. open verdict at inquest and funerals held. In Cootamundra a bakehouse owned by F Southa was gutted with about £20 damage.
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Corowa
Saurday
James Moore
Commercial Union Assurance Company
Moore
Lithgow
Miss Bell
Miss Slains
Marrier
Cobar
Cootamundra
F. Southa
Proposed Northern Abattoirs Clash at Maitland Conference
A conference of West Maitland East Maitland Morpeth and Greta delegates debated abattoir sites in the Maitland district. The meeting carried a motion protesting any association with the Newcastle district and stated the Maitland area would not use the abattoirs if they were established at Tronbark Hill or within Newcastle’s area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Maitland
East Maitland
Morpeth
Greta
Maitland
Newcastle
Tronbark Hill
Crookwell Railway Site Visit Planned by Engineer-in-Chief
Engineer-in-Chief of Railways Mr H Deane is due in Crookwell within a fortnight to select a site for a new railway station. Residents press to preserve the park reserve as much as possible.Mr B R Wise’s Arbitration and Conciliation Bill lacks broad support in Crookwell at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Deane
Railways
Crookwell
B. R. Wise
Public Works Committee views on railway extension
A reader letter criticizes the Public Works Committee for opposing city railway extension via Castle and George streets. It cites Railway Commissioners and Devonshire Street site as central for travelers, denounces mixed passenger and goods traffic plans, and argues for a nearby ceremony site honoring British imperial events.
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Sirti
Unieylites
Meilwey
Cho Pebersten Trevellers
Mila
Sandy
Bealf
Eliy Teavel
Grorge-stpee
Becauie
Sywils Rhem
Whee Pubdiv Works Committee
Elise Whem
Castlereagh-street
Alresty
Beth-Street
Hayes
Tie Earner Tee
Rity
Erestlen
Etiurmina Too
George-street
Ana
Ety
Tyblie Works Committee
Enlireed
Railway
Tim
England
Public Works Committee
Darling Harbor
Sussex-street
St. James’s-road
Railway Commissioners
Devonshire Street
Inauguration Plans Call for Acknowledging Australasian Roots
A letter to the Evening News urges that the Governor-General’s landing for the new federal government be designed to honor past British rule on the continent. The writer suggests marking the reestablishment of a central government with a ceremony that recalls early settlement by “our race” and celebrates colonial beginnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening News
Andreas
Alfias
Australasia
Scott's Emulsion Promises Cure For Bronchitis Pleurisy
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a superior cod liver oil preparation combining hypophosphites and glycerine. A testimonial from Michael Conway of Bolton England claims severe bronchitis and pleurisy left him frail, but recovery followed after using the emulsion.
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Stott
Scott
St. Helena
Bolton
Lancashire
Michael Conway
Proma
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Peru
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Idek
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