Life on a troopship Drayton Grange evidence at inquiry
Testimony described stowaways aboard the Drayton Grange and drunken disorder on deck during a Durban voyage. Officers faced overcrowding, deck gambling, and inadequate hammock and wash arrangements. Witnesses blamed late authority and poor accommodation for sickness, noting troop decks and hospital areas were crowded and damp conditions persisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helsing
Drayion Grange
Derek
Bern
Iere
Meyer Turing
Meyer Turing His WaLh —Roneutered At Acessary
Mr. Thomson
Wgrese
Nin M'Gregor
Roul Plains
Willams
Vollar
Williams
Durme
Gresswell
Albany
Nevada
Mom
Bevak
Sailors tell of mutiny and drunkenness aboard ship
Witnesses recount officers refusing ports and disorder on deck during watch. The chief steward notes food complaints and beer sales, while crew misused hammocks and blankets. Officials discuss beer, whisky, and champagne consumption, with accusations of smuggling and lax discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
M'Gregor
Witmese
Dr. Greeswell
Poronet Williams
Thewisse
Williams
Bose
Bomra
Ney
Oteer
Wilean
Eatg
Ick
Bum
Lim
Diane
Senator Morezor
Totonel
Willian
Colimel
Sequestration proceedings against Port Macquarie publican
In bankruptcy a voluntary sequestration petition was heard with creditors and official assignee appointed. The Caledonian Hotel operator and other named parties faced estate sequestration orders. The hearing adjourned to August 25 as examinations proceeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry de Wipton Mile
Charles Denson
W. FE Palmer
Facbart George Cameron Roberce
Motts O'Brien
Low
Learmonth, Dickinson, and Campany
Mary Piensa
Loxton
Dienam
Creditore
Tighe Barn Ukeyiine
Mortage
Australia
XS. P. Giblin
Comino
Conomo
Mark Michell
Oficial
Assienpr
Ostacl
Moodie outlines Sydney reform urge at sitline meeting
At the Greater Sydney committee sitline on Monday Mr Robert Moodie of North Sydney read a paper urging radical change for the city. The meeting, chaired by the Mayor of Sidner, discussed mounting a Mount Kembin disaster appeal and proposed circulating donation circulars to every town mayor. A street collection was planned for Saturday and it was resolved to make the Mount Ketibia sufferers a free charity effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Sydney
Robert Moodie
North Sydney
Mosman Council
Public Works Department
le Essert
Miniater
Reid Park
HP. Panton
Evaminer
Acoounes
Brasch
Strathfelt
Vicia
Rookwood
Percy
Fulm
Thomas Alcosk
Parmner
Alvock Drothora
Warshoue Pines
York-street
Darline
Hi Wear
Worvontey
Ai Malla
Volunnce
Bla
Ion
Gublie
Kppfo
Indus
Ireland
Church Ed Enelend
Church of
Rowe Altanerders
Jawad
Wildren
Atp
North Sydney Town
Mount Kembla
Etubeormiton Tse
Mileou
T. EB Cree
Messre
J. Barnett
Z. V. Wekinwon
W. Barnett Zmith
Alderman Horlgean
Jobasur
the Maree
Man's Best Friend and Medicine Claims in Ad
A historical advertisement details testimonials for Morse's Indian Root Pills claiming cures for liver and kidney ailments after influenza. It touts the pills as mild yet effective and references Dr Morse's Fudan and Rost Pile products as widely used family medicines across Australia, listing various supposed health benefits and endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AN Ashburton
DR. Morse
W. H. Comstock Co
Sydney
Morse
Ian Trom
William Huston
Morsa'e Fudan
Rost Pile
Austral
Tony
Silvenia
Inquest Into Mount Kembla Disaster Opens
The inquest into the Mount Kembla mine disaster opened at the Wollongong courthouse before District Coroner Mr Russell and a 12 member jury. Crown counsel Mr Bruce Smith and Mine Inspector Mr A A Atkinson led the inquiry with witnesses recalling the moment of the explosion, the chaotic escape and the immediate aftermath as rescuers and relatives awaited findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soaht Kemblz
A. A. Lysaght
Meurante
David Ritchie
Sarks
Wade
Jonathan May
Wollongong Torniral College
Mas
Waa
Ritchie
Ritebie
Ritcale
Wania
Bes
John Laidlaw
Wxain
Bruce Smih
Mio
Nubal
Diulock
Liewifi
Wheeler
Clifford Hammonds
Hammonds
Chase
Adem Prost
Mount Kembla
Mount Kempix
Lever
Thureday
Thomas Zrni
Bord
Smith
Balf-poat
Inepeq
Bates
Air
Nelana Junderarnund
Ruuth
Niled
Ordinery
Aml
Taueier
Tonel
Mount Kembla mine disaster witness statements emerge
Testimony recounts a deadly blast at Mount Kembla Mine with victims pulled from rubble. Witnesses describe sulfur odor, damaged brattice, and a door jam indicating a dangerous expion. Some survivors speak of flames and injuries while others recall prior incidents and a prominent case of a worker burned years ago.
Menangle Scheme to Power Nepean Water Pumps
The Werer and S¢werate Board led by Mr Garrerd with engineers Smail Parris and Jacob toured Menangle on Salute day to select a site near Menangle Hallway Station for an electric generating plant. A cable will transfer power a half mile to the pumping station on the Nepean, raising water to the canal with daily output around four million gallons. Plant arrival and boiler setup slated within weeks, water flowing into the reservoir in about three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werer
S¢werate Soard
Garrerd
Smail
Parris
Jacob
Sished Menangle
Dwei
Estes
Eiecerié
Menangle
Nepean
Matber Mud
Railway Fatalities and Local Notices Highlight Coastal Charade
Reports recount a fatal railway accident near Milson's Point with a lone man found in the tunnel, while a separate note mentions a Morison council inquiry, a footbridge approval, and civic tributes. The piece also covers an obituary, church and education reforms, Mount Kembla disaster responses, and a Chamberlain's Cough Remedy advertisement.
Municipal reform debate shapes greater and toney policy
The piece outlines a wide dispute over local governance and municipal reform, highlighting arguments about street projects, sewerage, and financial management. It references a council, federal concerns, and calls for accountability while noting potential costs and public impact.
Also Mentioned on This Page
D'Hurst-Ad
Mit
Kogeral
Drayton Grange
Evening News
Joseph Eilgar Blay
Drayton Firenge
Durban
Siten
Kembla
Joe Davis
Fch
Park-Street
Piti-Street
Hall
Nolgom
Bruce Dmlin
Sean
Bruce Smith
Mr. Smith
Mr. Wade
Kiwami Gallagher
Beast
Tee Court
Aljoarnel
Hornaby Junction
Milan
Trone
Milson’s Point
Biogd
Tate
Hey Bird
Krocer
Chamberlain
TONEY
siuaRe
Loral
Ueal Gstetniacet
Taut
Omnis
Larson County
Mare
Ereaton Municipal
Latesian
Uae
Sierra Peace Dai
Ana
Berith
Suny
Millen
Tom Shieh
Petri Cate
Joan Sette
Deakins
Howe
Anton Beemer Choe
Yale
Iton
Farah
Doubnees Nee
Guede
Lis Davis
Gkua
Sebesi
Max Mareet
Abe Joweat
Sidaeg
Australian Equitable Investments Company, Limited
Elizabeth-Street
King and Hunter
Ular
Peru
Castlereagh-Street
Joo Pwestren
Lowm
Arthur Elwtm
Regentavifons
emrmnse _ Raab
Reinabe Lenet
Prulet
Steve Stuelerats
Alder
Umar
Tiesene
Publicavens
WAV Ifes
Pours Ua Sk Rae
Felauits
Prilosopaly
Gurtave
Aunie Sengmis Ki Bear
Parker
Flanders
Orertal Liter
Apertoun
Aedical
EES
Baklns
Bewtirop
Eelet
MD Vel
Gorm Cure
Busremwed
San
Manles
Rourgelves
Cual
Amd
Siena
Donered Firat Prine
Dineenepee
Pune
Ehomoese
Ann
Ana Pace
Saxton & Binns
Fober and
Piamont
Meanie, Tamia and
Qibers
Nerguan
Tomate Ag
Duemand
Auridion
Churcrites
Pkerr
Paielians
George
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