Back From the War Damask Damascus Returns Invalid Soldiers
The Aberdeen steamer Damascus with Captain M Killiam docked at Miller s Point bringing a large list of returning invalid soldiers from Melbourne Many listed with enteric fever gunshot wounds fractured bones and other ailments were greeted by crowds at the wharf and praised for the care on the voyage Officers and guards accompanied the soldiers to barracks where they received treatment and drugs for their condition
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus
M‘killiam
Messe. Dalgety
Miller's Point
Melbourne
Evening News
N.S.W.M.R
Onslow
Farrier
M. Hardwell
W. Bull
Enteric
T. Best
Campbell
P. Holland
J. Parkinson
J. 8. Jannett
Cesire
A. Thomson
J. Attwood
H. Symonds
R. Halliwell
J. Henry
N.S. W.M.L
C. Bradstock
Fever
J. Eager
E. Ward
Watts
J. Wilson
H. P. Potter
N.S.W
R. Black
N.S.W. Imperial
J. H. Porter
J. Walker
Eyre
N.S.W. Artillery
C. F. Lindeell
Gleeson
Hart
J. Smith
D. Cummings
W. Eames
W. Lungford
N.S.W. Lancers
J. Milling
D. Pestell
N.E.W.A.M.C
H. Legge
E. Learoyd
Brisbane
Fielden
Frice
Bowdle
Hannigan
Bradley
J. Hart
E. Lacey
W. Strong
J. Lloyd
N. J. Suenéon
J. Arnold
Thames
Ward
J. Hollis
A. W. M'Kenzie
W. A. Jones
M'Kenzie
Taunton
Walton-Smith
King
Mucklestone
R.A.A
Invalida
The Late Mr H H Spooner
The death of H H Spooner long war correspondent for the Evening News in South Africa is noted. He had been recovering from an illness in a Bloemfontein hospital when a buck shooting relapse led to his final death after medical staff encouraged participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Spooner
Evening News
South Africa
Jamescus
New South Wales Mounted Rifles
Bloemfontein
Spooner
South Africa Fighting Reports Wounded and Invalided Troops
Capetown dated August 29 reports the NSW Bushmen Contingent has a soldier slightly wounded at Ottoshoop on August 12 with regimental number 122 and another wounded on August 4. The ship Nine left Capetown for Sydney August 25 carrying invalided NSW Contingent members plus Queensland and Western Australia troops including Privates Dutroyer Roberta Buckback Whittington Schubert Ansell Campbell and Corporal Jameson.
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South Africa
Capetown
O'Malley
N.S.W
Ottoshoop
General of Communications
Nineveb
Sydney
Melville
Dutroyer
Roberta
Buckback
Whittington
Queensland Mounted Infantry
Schubert
W.A. Mounted Infantry
Ansell
Campbell
Jameson
Roberts
Burwood Colliery New Yardage Rates in Newcastle
Burwood Colliery miners are informed of yardage rates effective Saturday: headings and crosscuts 6s 6d per yard, up 2d. Sft crosscuts 4s 4d, down 2d 4d. Sft narrow boards 35 10d up 1d. 4yd boards 2s 11d up 1d. opening out 4s 3d up 1d. small coal per skip 4½d up 1 4d. slab 6d. filling and stowing dirt 4d per skip with no advance. At a Judge meeting, 6s 8d per yard for driving 3rd crosscuts was unanimously demanded. deputation to inform manager miners avoid stowing and wheeling dirt.
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Newcastle
Burwood
Adv race and mask ball for Sick Children fund in Sydney
The town hall ball on September 6 supports the Hospital for Sick Children building fund. Entertainment by J C Williamson company includes songs by Brownlow and Kenningham and a Williamson Opera ballet. The ABC Company provides a free supper for 1000, with Pearce Brothers and Sale and D decorating at no charge. Advertising costumes by leading firms boost funds. fees go to J B Vincent Welch. Dress options include adverts, fancy dress, masks, or powder.
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Town Hall
Hospital For Sick Children
Sydney
J. C. Williamson
Brownlow
Kenningham
Williamson Opera Company
A.B.C. Company, Limited
Messrs. Pearce
Extraordinary Matrimonial Agency Case In Police Court
A unique police court case in the colony revolved around a marriage involving Maggie Jane Couch and Edward Corbett. Witnesses described Weldon’s Matrimonial Agency in Phillip Street as the site of a marriage ceremony performed by Rev. George Hay at 7.50 am, with Walker and his wife as witnesses. Cross-examinations probed consent, alcohol, and the legality of such unions amid allegations of broader promiscuous practices.
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Central Value Court
Edward Corbett
Maggie Jane Couch
David Rees
Constable Murdoch
Magegle
Jane Rees
Beaumont-street
Couch
St. Andrew's Cathedral
Varrious
Wllmot Street
Wimott Street
Golive
Rees
Wil- Mott Street
Wilmott Street
Weldon
Corbett
Herame
George Hay Win
Hay
Independent Presbyterian Church
Canterbury
Marrickville
Phillip Street
City
Weldon’s Matrimonial Association
Walker
Mr. Walker
New South Wales
Presbyterian Church of
Maggie Jove Couch
Robt. Walker
Mark
Smithers
George Hay
Mr. Smithers
Witness
Newtown
Huxley
Husley
Witens
Fess
Moxley
Carlos
Ile
Robert Walker
Crosa
Kr. Hay
Mr. Hay
Strand
G. Hay
Asher
Church of England
Marriage schemes exposed at matrimonial agency trial
Testimony revealed a scheme run by a matrimonial agent with multiple marriages yearly. Witnesses described certificates prepared by him and partner ministers, the use of alias business names Weldon and Walker, and a pattern of exploiting couples. The court discharged the accused, urging action to revoke licenses and probe agencies.
National Shipwreck Relief Society Holds 23rd Annual Meeting
At Town Hall the 23rd annual National Shipwreck Relief Society meeting will feature Governor presiding and Lady Lygon presenting awards. A musical program follows with addresses by the Premier Colonial Secretary Mr G H Reid Sir Matthew Harris and Mr J Russell-French. Medals and certificates awarded by Lily Mary Lyton to listed recipients. Captain A W Webber to read the annual report and a collection by the boys of USSB Sobraon to defray expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
National Shipwreck Relief Society
Lady Lygon
G. H. Reid
Matthew Harris
J. Russell-French
Edith King
J. E. Sykes
D. Clancy
Lyall Johnson
Lawrence Campbell
Lily Mary Lyton
H. Q. A. Holcombe
J. L. Lloyd
Nelson Ireland
David W. Coleman
E. Moore
H. R. Kirkwood
A. W. Webber
U.3.3
Presentation to Mr W Lalehere by Drummoyne residents
A large Drummoyne meeting at the Mechanics Institute presented Mr W Lalehere with a purse of sovereigns and an opal chain pendant, plus an opal and sapphire ring for Mrs Lalehere. Mayor T Henley chaired, praising Lalehere’s eleven years as letter-carrier and government official. Gifts were made by Llewellyn and Company of Pitt Street, Sydney, with A J Foulcher as secretary, and Lalehere departed for Yass yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drummoyne
Mechanics’ Institute
W. Lalehere
Lalehere
T. Henley
A. J. Foulcher
Llewellyn and Company
Pittstreet
Sydney
Lalchere
Yass
Action of Ejectment Over 82 Acre Richmond River Land
In Hance Court yesterday the English Scottish and Australian Banking Company Limited sued Patrick Finherty for ejectment to recover land on the Richmond River near Lismore. The 82 acre tract was admitted to be in his possession. documentary title was produced and no evidence offered by the defendant. Verdict returned for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hance Court
Action Against a Police Constable in District Court
William Archer of Redfern sues Constable William John Orr of Glebe for £100 claiming assault while Archer was jailed for drunkenness at Glebe Police Station. Orr denies and argues Archer was drunk and caused his own injuries by tumbling over a vessel. case adjourned for witness attendance.
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Backhouse
William Archer
Redfern
William Johln Orr
Glebe
Banindiay
Lie
Glebe Fallee
Orr
Archer
Mainuf
Rockdale Library Books Move Debated by Deputation
The Minister for Public Instruction was met by a deputation regarding transferring Rockdale Municipal Library books to the local School of Arts and to Arncliffe. Aldermen as trustees cannot divest responsibility, so books would be kept in a separate room at Rockdale School of Arts and always open to the public.
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School of Arts At
Rockdale
Parliament debates disloyal passages in public school readers
In yesterday’s Assembly the Minister for Public Instruction told Mr J C L Fitzpatrick that the first quoted passage from the Fourth and Fifth Readers was misquoted. The second excerpt, from a speech by the late John Bright, reflected his opinions and should not be read in isolation. No action was proposed.
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J. C. L. Fitzpatrick
Great Britain
John Bright
Albury Railway Rates Dispute Reaches Council
Acting on a Full Court decision from Sydney, Jones Borough Council v a railway employee prompts Melbourne and Albury firm Younghusband and Company to withhold rates on wool stores within the railway enclosure. Previous district court ruling favored the council. Full Court later held railway land lands are not in council jurisdiction for cottage land cases. The council intends to enforce rates on private firm premises on railway land, asserting the ruling does not apply.
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Albury
Sydney
Jones Borough Council
Messrs. Younghusband and Company
Melbourne
Messrs. Youngheart and Company
Rogers
Junea
Younghusband and Company
Forskin market prices vary across wallabies and kangaroos
Auction supplies were moderate and competition quiet. Prices showed little variation except for bear and swamp wallaby. Opossum consignments: weaker demand. a silent concession to do business. Quoted averages and prices for Grey kangaroo, King wallaby, Wallaroo, Wallaby-Scrub, Wallaby-Swamp, Goats, Beára and Op os and various color categories are listed with wide per-dozen and per-kilogram ranges, plus numerous faults and midrange values.
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Upwanis
Wallarweking
Wallaby
L&d
Beara
Fragmented Bark Auction Prices Dated Yet Readable
Auction notes show no bidders and no transactions as appearance waived. Quotations list varied prices for hops and tobacco grades with ranges from £2 to £7, reflecting mixed quality.
Eureka Keepit land exchange debated by Walgett farmers
A Farmers and Settlers Association meeting at Walgett condemned the Eureka Keepit land exchange. Members read Parliament letters criticizing the exchange system and urged the Minister to reconsider and respond affirmatively to Walgett petition.
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Walgett
Shippers' Union Formed on the Manning River
A large Manning shippers meeting in Wingham adopted rules and formed a 22 member committee to defend shippers and farmers rights. Members bind to a £5 penalty for one year and plan to register the union to legalize the bond.
Leather trade shows steady demand across varied goods
Buyers attended in fair numbers with active demand for tweed finishes and lighter leathers. Heavier grades moved at steady rates while waxed yearlings and kip softs attracted buyers. saddlery hides and harness news remained unchanged with prices ranging across multiple old tariff-like figures.
Mr Spence Denies Nyngan Progress Committee Censure
W G Spence from Parliament House Sydney writes to the Evening News denying any Nyngan Progress Committee censure. He states no such committee exists there or that he has heard of it, insisting the report is a dream or error. August 2% letter reflects political friction and local governance concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening News
Nyngan
W. G. Spence
Parliament House
Sydney
Southern Coal Trade Worthwhile Activity At Wollongong
The coal trade is very active with steamers Anerley Andania Isleworth Glaucus and Duckenfield loading large coal and coke consignments alongside Sydney traders. Coke manufactories are running at high pressure to meet demand and works are planned near Mount Keira and Bellambi for coke production connected to major Broken Hill supplier companies. Port Bellambi exports for the week ending Saturday total 6360 tons all sent to the metropolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellantbi
Broken Hill
Port Bellambi
Accused taunts constable in Central Police Court
In the dock at the Central Police Court yesterday an accused person challenged a constable and boasted of having shillings left in pocket after guards searched him and even removed his boots. A fragment mentioning CADBURY'S Cocoa appears in the text.
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Central Police Court
Cox injured by falling block at Tooheys Brewery
Gordon Cox a Parramatta carpenter was admitted to Sydney Hospital with a fractured skull after a block and tackle at Tooheys Brewery fell on him. His condition is not considered very serious. Our Gundagai correspondent notes heavy roads with impassable sections and bogged coach horses in front of the local post office as delays continue on the Reno road project. A Saturday drive on Mr D Campbell’s property drew shooters and beaters, with luncheon by Mrs Campbell. principal scores listed including Strathbury 19 Standen 17 Oliver 15 Rinse 30 and Gas 6 Sand 24.
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Gordon Cox
Cooperstreet
Parramatta
Sydney Hospital
Cox
Toohey’s
Gundagai
Reno
D. Campbell
G. F. Strathbury
A. Standen
T. Oliver
C. Rinse
Miss Violet Ludlow Sings at Alexandra Palace Benefit
Newcastle singer Miss Violet Ludlow delivered a successful July 1 recital at Alexandra Palace for Mr Cecil Barth's benefit. She performed Gounod's Ave Maria Leoni tunes and other pieces to a large audience with encores. Her composer Mascheroni is writing a special song for her while she also fulfills private engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Ludlow
Newcastle
N.S.W
Miss Ludlow
Toote
Bandi Read
Waverley
Weak Chest Remedy Scott's Emulsion Featured
A historic advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as the strongest tonic for weak chests and susceptibility to consumption. It touts cod liver oil boosted with lime and soda hypophosphites and glycerine, claiming appetite, nerve tone, and overall resistance improve. A Kingston on Thames reader lauds fortifying the system against disease and vitality.
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Scott
Kingston-on-Thames
England
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