Births and Obituary Notices Mixed In Headline
Births announced for Benjamin a daughter at 45 Hamford Street Hills. Obituary note for Mary Ann Clas Glass, wife of Charles Glass, died August 3 1900.
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Benijamin
Hamford Street
Hills
J. Benjamin
Cruwys
Sarah Ann Cruwss
Ralph van M Crowys
Calderwood
John Calderwool
Archibald
Stephen Calderwood
John Calderwood
Augusar
T. R. Fegan
Gritz-Kendall
Shatherina Geriy-Kendall
Elbiner
Nurs
Ermeany
Millthorpe
Iss
Amer
Josephine II
Imber
Eilemund Imber
Ney
Ethel Ks Imber
Ellen Ada Lewis
Vine Street
Petersham
Lewis
Richols
Owen Sheridan
Milson
Johnnie
Oooking-Street
Newtown
J. and
M. Wilson
The Forestry Motion Seeks New Department Formation
A council motion led by Mr Kethel urges establishing a dedicated Forestry Department. It argues forestry should be a state priority, with trained rangers and a permanent institution, highlighting regional timber uniqueness and the need to prevent extinction of key woods like jarrah, karri, red gum, and bunya-bunya while promoting afforestation nationwide.
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Forestry Department
Kethel
Downe
Aleo
Julie
Henry Parkes
Sulua
New South
Queensland
West Aveta
Karri
Victoria
Murray
India
Australia
West Australia
Coast Range
Northern Territory
South Australia
Forestry Department must be strengthened to protect Australian woods
The author warns that Australia’s valuable hardwoods could become a global industrial asset if properly supervised. The current Forestry branch is underpowered, treated as a Lands Department adjunct, and risks irreversible forest loss unless reform and dedicated forest legislation are pursued promptly for future wealth and conservation.
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Forestry
Australia
Lands Department
Forestry Department
End of South African War Hopeful Signs Cited
The report tallies British Isses in the war at 40 571 including dead wounded and prisoners. Com mandant Louis Botha makes a last stand near Machadodorp as Lord Methuen reaches Mafeking. Boer raiders retreat toward Natal while communications are restored. The tone suggests progress toward an end with Roberts and Buller’s gun captures viewed as a likely turning point.
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Kruger
Machadodorp
Delagoa Bay
Johannesburg
Zarps
Bergendal Vent
Buller
Methuen
Mafeking
Tranavaal
Elands River
Natal
Transvaal
Vryheld
Buffalo River
Joss
South Africa
Roberts
China at cross purposes as powers clash over intervention
A parliamentary address from Guilford warns Britain cannot rule China alone or with powers. The piece notes looting of Pekin, plunder funds, and harsh actions by Russians, Japanese, and others while rival schemes and massacres threaten broader conflict and Western missions.
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W. St. John Brodrick
Foreign Affairs
Guilford
Great Britain
China
Great Buntain
United States
Baron von Ketteler
Formosa
Amoy
Newchwang
Leaotong Gulf
England
Hope
Hunan
Yangtze-Kiang
London
Australia
Asiatica
Europe
Foreign intrigues and fires plague Pekio and Shensi amid war
The article notes harsh acts by internal enemies burning Pekio houses and plundering by foreign troops. It cites the governor of Shensi allegedly massacring fifty trusted foreigners. It adds that France tests a Creusot gun at Calais with a twenty mile range, with Britain ordering similar long range guns for the South Coast and ships.
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Pekio
Shensi
Calais
Dover
Anarchist Angelo Bressi Found Guilty in Humbert Assassination
The assassin Angelo Bressi is convicted and sentenced to perpetual imprisonment for the murder of King Humbert. He claimed acts were lone and aimed to avenge government actions in Sicily and Milan riots. The report contrasts this with broader debates on the severity of state crimes and royal protections.
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Angelo Bressi
Humbert
Italy
Bressi
Sicily
Milan
Austria
Sir Saul Samuel remembered as NSW politician and agent general
The telegram memorializes Sir Saul Samuel a long time NSW Cabinet figure and Agent-General in London. He served as Colonial Treasurer in early days, later being a key nomination for Postmaster-General and an Agent-General under Parkes. His career spanned debate with Reid and Parkes and retirement tied to London visit for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
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Saul Samuel
Patrick Jennings
Ganger
Portfoliio
Billy” Forster
Henry Parkes
Sydney
Alexander
Stuart
Reid
Parkes- Robertson
Saul
New South Wales
London
Sir Saul
Harbor Trust Bill trims seven to three commissioners
The Parliament assisted measure reduces Harbor Trust from seven to three commissioners, a shift critics warn will limit ministerial patronage. The change raises delicate appointments as many applicants face possible disappointment while the bill and Industrial Disputes Arbitration Act proceed amid shaky support and doubts the Legislative Council will accept Wise's bill.
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Harbor Trust
Sydney
Legislative Council
Mr. Wise
Assembly
Arbitration in Legislative Process Prompts Bill Revision
The debate calls for removing objectionable features from the Attorney General's bill on arbitration in industrial disputes. Supporters urge a legally grounded principle and passage in a satisfactory form, avoiding absence by members, rushed action in a thin House, or contemptuous rejection by the Legislative Council.
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Legislative Council
Return of the Moresby from New Britain voyage
The Moresby completed a cruise from New Britain New Guinea and Thursday Island. On voyage out heavy weather and a gale caused the ship to labor and deck livestock to suffer, hove to for 48 hours. Arrival dates include July 31 at New Britain and August 17 at Thursday Island with cargo discharged at New Britain and Bamaral. Passengers named include Mrs Dick Miss Dick Master Dick Captain Jenkins Owen Wickham Smithson Rush Nicol and a steerage passenger.
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Mesers
Burns, Philp, and Company
Moresby
New Britain
New Guinea
Thursday Island
G.M.3
Munchen
Furst Bismarck
Bamaral
S.A
Protector
China
H.M
Dart
Princess Charlotte Bay
Jenkins
Owen
Wickham
Smithson
Rush
Nicol
Suburban fowl thefts lead to shopkeeper arrest
Senior constables Wilson and Bannan with Brennan and Hickey arrested a city shopkeeper on Wednesday in connection with poultry thefts in the western suburbs. In the past three months no fewer than 2000 fowls ducks and turkeys were stolen. The man appeared at Redfern Court on Thursday and was remanded to Burwood Police Court.
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Wilson
Bannan
Brennan
Hickey
Thean
Redfern Court
Burwood
Bravery Of Colonial Officers Praised By Frontline Men
Reports from the South African campaign note consistent praise for colonial officers under fire. On the Damascus, veterans say Colonel Knight earned especial esteem for being capable, brave, and gallant.
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Damascus
Knight
Empire Makers and Empire Breakers lecture by J Currie Elles
A diary stock sale at Lismore saw cows fetch up to £12. A lecture titled Empire Makers and Empire Breakers by J Currie Elles will be hosted by the Institute of Bankers of New South Wales at Equitable Buildings this evening. The New Zealand Government seeks per ton quotes for the best NZ coal for the British navy, but coal firms reply they cannot meet Capetown orders. At Glebe Police Court Albert Watson, MD of Forest Lodge Racing Club, is fined 20s plus costs for neglecting saddling paddock hygiene. default four days’ imprisonment.
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Lismore
J. Currie Elles
Institute of Bankers of New South Wales
Equitable Buildings
At & O
Westport
Capetown
New Zealand
Giebe
Albert Watson
Forest Lodge Racing Club
George Thomas Law
Rose's Celebrated Eye Lotion Promises Quick Cure
An 19th century advertisement touts Rose's Eye Lotion as a universal remedy for eye ailments including sandy blight, granulations, dimness of sight, inflamed eyes and eyelids, weak eyes, and insect bites. It claims rapid cures with widespread chemist and grocer distribution.
Parliament Sittings Mark Morning Debate Over Dance Amendment
The morning sitting reopened at 10 o'clock with Mr. Storey criticizing the all-night questioning as Mr. Wize’s amendment to the proposed new dance was debated. A near count-out occurred as the government rushed for a quorum, with newcomers saving the day and the amendment passing. Debate continued on stock disease provisions and quarantine powers, while disputes over appointments and salaries for clerks and gardeners drew loud exchanges before adjournment at 10:55.
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Storey
Wize
Sleath
Randwick
Labor Party
Berty
Alleck
Attorney-Gener
Chamber of
Wise
Affleck
Eddeo
Fegan
Edden
D. O’connor
Belmore Park
Mr. Sleath
Joseph Abbott
House
The Schools Singing Competition Draw Criticized
A correspondent criticizes the upcoming public schools singing contest for using local judges and for holding the draw for positions without teachers present. He notes Fort Street School drew first in three of four events and questions the process, urging teacher involvement to prevent dissatisfaction.
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Fort Bireet
Death by Alcohol Poisoning Suspected Manslaughter Trial
Coroner and jury in Wollongong examined the death of Francis Edward Manus who collapsed while returning home. Dr Wade stated post mortem findings indicate death from alcoholic poisoning after an estimated 20 ounces of spirits consumed shortly before death. Jury verdict pins responsibility on Edward Egan for manslaughter. Egan granted bail.
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Wollongong
Mr. Russell
Francis Edward M Manus
Wade
M'Manus
Edward Egan
Egan
Boy escapes Indian trial school stabs superintendent
A boy who escaped from Burnham Nz India trial School stabbed the superintendent in the throat shortly after his recapture. The wound is a serious one. Over 260 residents of Hodangara signed a petition for a government post and telegraph office. Branxton show tickets totaled 2522 with 277 fares issued. Dr Maxwell of Honolulu named manager of Queensland sugar experiment stations at 3000 annually for five years. Georie Stone Quarries near Bodangora resume operations for ballast traffic to Bourke. Queensland Government urges tender acceptance for Pacific Cable Board. Bill planned to cover Queensland’s share of costs. Antonio Feria, 43, charged with stealing copper from a launch in Cook’s River, sentenced to six months hard labor. Edgell reports Branxton bridge protest and Dalwood access issues. Darlinghurst Quarter Sessions pass multiple sentences for assault, false pretences and theft with hard labor.
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Burnham N.Z. Indiatrial School
Hodangara
Liew
Branxton
Singleton
Maxwell
Honolulu
Georie Stone
Bodangora
Fall Road
Bourke
Queensland
Pacific Cable Board
Antonio Feria
Redfern
Cooks River
James Howard
William Puckeridge
Small
Edgell
Branxton Progress Committee
Hunter River
Luskintyre
Dalwood
Darlinghurst
Gibson
William King
Angus M'Donald
William Jearson
William Bearson
Emanuel Strategos
Sydney notes and parliamentary items in busy week
A rapid digest of Sydney charges and assembly items shows Customs revenue for Friday at £3786, debates lasting all night, and ministers flagging rail, mining and public works developments. Reports cover the Almora loss at sea, Royal Arthur cruise plans, a high Randwick fence, and various synod and electoral updates with budget surpluses and line projects across New South Wales.
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Sydney
Legislative Assembly
Fegan
Town and Country Journal
Forrest
West Auguillan
Wright
Neverthe- Warren
Kiandra
Gabo
Jervis Bay
Ulladulla
O'Sullivan
King
Ocean Street
Liverpool
Cook
Dixon
Royal Arthur
Fretmantle
Melbourne
Adelaide
Randwick Rifle Range
Goulburn
Howell
Explorer
Sydney University
Public Works Committee
Bogan Gate
Bulbodney
Peak Hill
Australia
George Best
Sutherland Street
Paddington
St Vincent’s Hospital
Launceston
Charles Lyne
Wagga
William Lyne
W. H. J. Blee
Temora
Wyalong
Sydney Labor Council
Legislative Council
J. Hepher
M.L.C
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Dilbey
Tucker & CO
N.S.W
Sir Saul Samuel
Orlando Baker
Colonel Bell
N.bow
Falk
Bell
Rose
Parliament
Bathurst
Perth
Carpentaria
Stretch
Mary Lygon
General Synod
Church of England
J. Harper
Gunbar
Select Committee
Cronulla
Botany
Manereo
Monaro
Warrego
Darling
Hunter
Murrumbidgee
Clarence
Richmond
Mr. Philp
Lee
Lancers
Offeer
Anglican General Synod
Tasmania
Lord Beauchamp
Government House
Alderman Jackson
Balmain
Hedfern
Alderman Vernon
Mesars
Piddington
Tamworth
Armidale
Tattersall
Ga. Co
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