Opening of Congress and President's Message Report
London dispatch summarizes the United States Congress opening and President McKinley's address. It notes calls for peace and order, proposes increased security guarantees for Europe and allied nations, and discusses tariff changes and canal policy. The article mentions arbitration, Wake Island, and the Hay-Pames treaty context with Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
M'Ainley
Congress
Ramos
China
Allcajch
Chewmount
Kta
Medie
Reo
Abs
Shier
Val Leann
Seanbey
Clayton Tol
Hay
Great Britain
Bank frauds convict Scarborough bank manager
A Scarborough bank manager Crosby was convicted of six months imprisonment for fraud at the York City County Bank. He allegedly took from the counter while claiming an attempted robbery and admitted cash thefts. Crosby, formerly active in the Scarborough Musical Festival, was married to the daughter of Rev George Hogarth.
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London
Bcarborough
Gay
Croaby
York City
Ted County
Scarborough
Crosby
de Kara
Gom
Bam
Wo Hanks Henee
Starborough
George Hogarth
Church of England
Aldermanic Row At Wyalono Meeting Ends In Adjournment
A disrupted council session at Wyalono centers on aldermanic conflict and a provocation claim. The mayor adjourned after a heated exchange over alleged bad faith, with several aldermen protesting the ruling and departing before the meeting resumed later that day.
Water supply report shows water quality meeting purity standard
A communication from the Yeans of Feith forwarding Government Analyst results analyzes water samples from Animend Prospect Reservoir Crown-screet Reservoir Town Hall Rand Cavell Chambers Hurstville Seto ot Ars Burwood public school Liverpool private resid dence Scou-street Govensfreet Campbelltown Camden Windoor-server Richmond. Results indicate water meets Wasi standard of purity and crown ones.
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Feith
Prospect Reservoir
Rand Cavell
Hurstville
Seto Ot Ars
Burwood
Privme
Scou-street
Liverpool
Govensfreet
Campbelltown
Commercial Bank
Camden
Windoor
Richmond
Snake bite during Saymaking at Hawksdew Station
A young man named Vienry Adamg was bitten on the finger by a large tiger snake while Saymaking at Hawksdew Station. He wrapped his wrist with a band and bootlace, rode to Albury Hospital, where Dr Oshaughamey treated withstrychnine. doctors warned of compromised blood circulation and possible severe damage.
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Albury
Vienry Adamg
Hawksdew Station
Aatump
Adame
Adams
Albury Hospital
Oshaughamey
Strich
Execution at Goulburn Prison Ends Sir’s Condemned Years
The report covers the final hours of a condemned man at Goulburn Prison. It notes his violent early days, restraint measures, and attempts at spiritual support from Rather Ryan and two Sisters of Mercy. The piece recalls prior executions dating to 1853 and describes the scene around the scaffold and guards during the last moments.
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Coulburn
Wetnassay
Steleh
Sian
Bleigh
Hiefrysst
Aalfowesn
Sisters of Mercy
Ryan
Sieieh
Goulburn
Chaplas Cunningham
Lawa
Ras
City Aldermen Attendance At Meetings Report
A City Council record shows aldermanic and committee meeting attendances over the past year. Corneil led aldermanic meetings with 24. Flughes 4. McElhone 5. Chapman 16. Waterhouse 18. Graham 22. Booth 21. and the Mayor 20. Committee attendances list McElhone 9?, Landers 20, Hughes 22, Graham 22, Waterhouse 1, and others. Works committee shows Chapman 37, Dean 33, Watkins 33, Dymock 37, Taylor 25, Buckle 20. Alderman Mahone replaced Jessep on the Works committee in August after fourteen committee meetings were held.
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Tity Council
Mn Rounel
Corneil
Flughes
M'Eihous
Chapman
Landers
Waterhouse
Graham
Booth
Jessep
J. Harris
Luna
Barlow
Dymock
Dean
Lews
Taylor
Penny
Buckle
EL. Chapman
Norn
Waine
Fowler
Manning
M'Eihone
Hughes
Lees
H. Chapman
Norton
Barlow and Penny
Mapnig
M. Chapman
Dean and Watkins
Small
J Harris
a'Elbone
Alderman Mahone
Alderman Jessep
Hela
Water and Sewer Board Considers Holiday Pay for Temp Staff
At a board meeting Alderman Doyle urged careful handling of temporary employees whose pay may be affected by enforced holidays during Commonwealth celebrations. Alderman Grif suggested ensuring temp workers receive pay while the chairman proposed deferring the issue until after the Christmas week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water and Sewerage Board
David Doyle
Horard Land
Grif Paintes
Foard Bs
Theatricals for Sydney and Adelaide Travel
Theatrical professionals travel to the eastern colonies aboard the Orient liner O Vurah arriving yesterday. Included are Ruby Ray Mize Alma Allen Sid Sirs Ross and Stephenson bound for Musgrove Opera Company and Hawtrey Comedy Company ties. W F Hawtrey joins the steamer at the anchorage for December 32 premiere of A Message from Mare in the Avenue Theatre. Latiden.
Molong Water Supply and Public Works Plans
Molong seeks an adequate water supply amid summer shortages caused by teamsters using public pumps. Alderman Scangu discussed with Mr J Hope a proposed well on Molong Creek opposite Black’s mill to deliver water about half a mile away, despite engineering hurdles. Hope will level and report soon. Also noted are Commonwealth celebrations with an orchestral platform planned in the Domain and progress on other civic works, including a grandstand at Georgestreet and Martin Place for the Commonwealth procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molong
Bo Fous
Harbors and Rivers Department
Aillatreet
C. Scangu
J. Hope
Aistrict Conde
Orange
Vernon
Man= Thattan Gardens
Sutro
San Franco
W. J. Elliott
Sydney
Tweedeyevembe
Melbourne
Aayugat
Colony
Abe Gowerstorne
Georgentrest
Martin Place
Aten
Commonwealth
Jetiepaay
Ubce
He Sablomal Art Gallery
Emma
Une Wynn
Prinémaire
Agure Sentatiere
London Sauivars
Tme Techical College
Pete
Une
Water and Sewerage Board
Ube Fm
Iefoye
Julien Magers
Thine Yuchin
Shaw Sentenced for Wounding Police Officer
Hubert Shaw, found guilty of maliciously wounding Constable Edward George Ward in Oxford Street on October 2, is sentenced at the Central Criminal Court to seven years penal servitude. The judge condemned the assault as cowardly against an officer in discharge of duty, noting Shaw’s prior convictions and the near-fatal discharge of a revolver.
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Central Criminal Court
Hubert Shaw
Edward George Ward
Oxford-street
Justice Owen
Ward
Laverpool-street
Oxford
Narrabri Tornado Damage Report
Reports detail extensive ruin from a tornado at Narrabri on Tuesday. Builder F C Smith faced near total loss of property. hotelkeeper A Locke saw walls intact but other damage widespread. many shops, stables, and residences unroofed or heavily damaged. Roads littered with debris. large trees uprooted. one residence moved about 100 yards. heavy rain followed, complicating repairs. officials and rail staff supplied tarpaulins to mitigate further harm.
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Sarrabry
F.C. Smith
A. Locke
Harry and
Stafford
Rook Tukey
Cummings Teuit
Lovelees
Brack
Malone
Stim Aly
Searls
Logan
Borle
Walbrabe
Neal
Aleo
Stubbs
Turner
Caindovian
Doyle Royal
Collins
Root
Srandeland
Collins's Park
Shaughan
Lanicken
R. Spencee
Newman
T. Motesh
Fennensy
Que Williams
Danmend
Maelan
Ary
Salveston Army Barracks
Wit Narrabri
Tumeiny
A. E. Collins
Perry
Warrabri
Bankruptcy proceedings list with adjournments and exams
In voluntary sequestrations John O Sullivan of Bathurst, former Tam worth official assignee and others appear. Certificates adjourned to dates in 1864. examinations and meetings held or delayed as creditors and officials proceed with official assignee actions.
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John O'Sullivan
Bathurst
Tamworth
Maitland
Gaa
Taioyd
Citatner
Steamer Talay Sala Bound for Sydney Passes Double Talend Point
The Talay Sala, bound from Taku to Sydney, passed Double Talend Point at 8pm Tuesday. She is flying the blue ensign and reports all well. The Selimis is expected to reach Sydney on Thursday morning.
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Brisbane
Talay Sala
Sydney
Taku
Strike at Rewossito and Hunter River Company Settled
Newcastle reports a workers strike at the Rewossito and Hunter River Company wharf eased after a misunderstanding over Mie- Deh men. Some laborers returned to work while others held secret for the occurrence. A separate report notes a verdict of accidental drowning for Albert Kidw, aged months, following an incident at Merctrethex.
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Newcastle
Rewossito
Hunter River Company
Merctrethex
Mewenstin
Albert Kidw
Market notes from Victoria and South Africa trade clashes
The report outlines ongoing shifts in global wheat and meat markets with Australian and Victorian harvests improving while South African demand rises. It notes firm maize and beef prices, scarce onions, and limited potato shipments, plus breadstuffs and dairy prices across New South Wales and Tasmania with varied freight and port conditions affecting supply chains.
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H.W. Vist
B.A
United Tale
China
Australis
Adelaide
Victoria
Malbourne
Bydner
Queensland
Sybary
Clarence River
Nsw
Liverme
Fragmentary 19th Century Riddle Text Unclear
The fragmentary OCR reads names and codes such as Pellart Harker Griffiths Richmond S69 and St Donat Graber Torwhe with unclear actions. It mentions weights like 400 and 474 and references waiting and bags, but the overall meaning remains obscure.
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Seed
Vethead
Part
Fruit Prices From Market Ledger Listing
A market listing shows fruit prices for apricots peaches lemons and apples with varied units and regional references. Prices are given per half-case per box and per case, including New South Wales and Victoria entries for cherries pineapples cucumbers tomatoes oranges nectarines and more.
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N.S.W
N.S W
Redfern Forage Sales Report From Sluggish Market
Buyers moved slowly for most lines at Redfern with little change in sale values. Lucerne hay quiet at firm prices while interior oats and prime chickpeas showed modest activity. prices quoted across various items reflect a subdued market. Industry names include J. W. Gray, Farmers Cooperative, Bridge and Company, and several others. consignments totaled eighty five trucks with mixed lots, reflecting a varied but quiet trading session.
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Smost
Redfern
Withowen
Lucerne Bey
Urea Bay
Cuig
J. W. Gray and Company
Farmers’ Co-operative Company
R. Lireaus' Company
Bridge and Company
Deleney and Company
Billy and Conpaly
H. Preacott and Company
Gent and Perry, Rial and Bon
FH. M. Succor and Company
G. Welle and Abatrews
Farmers and Settlers’ Association
T. End
New Park Storack
Pamext
Jackson
Wage
la Ba
Te He
Siebe
Howrom
Alaba
Comgrove
Gunman
Cay
AON
Pamerd
Caihim
Marrar
Con
Maras
Smith
Nerranders
Gardiner Bros
Stre Moreia
Forbes
M. J. Sich
Wo Tyrrell
BB Stack
Tichorns
Plowman
Boardman
Woodatock
Tait
Millcheeps
Macy Vale
J. Dowd
Mary Vale
Sant
Dobbo
Murray
Dubbo
Chicket
Cooma
Codaracon
Murrumburrah
Little
Newbridge
Wergueda
Wellington
O'Malley
Blayney
Payton
Dube Fe
Biroud
Capiae
Bulowogn
Bateberin
Webb's Siding
Barlow
Ceres
Sydney Wool Sales Feature Strong Bales and High Prices
Comiderable offers of wool bales appeared at the sale, with bidders from Mears, Delety and Company active. Prices varied, top bids noted, and overall activity showed large orders, steady demand, and heavy competition as the day closed with a brisk market and high value bales.
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Teestay
Mears, Delety and Company
Talby
Bekconfield
Weresiland
Wriang
Be Stearns
Pat. Rem
Rodgers
Yelle
Tarrwey
Liehdaure
Bayes
Eac
Marine Department Public Service Board Inquiry Opens
The Marine Department Public Service Board opened a probe into certain practices of the department since 152 when the Marine Board controlled affairs. Proceedings began Monday with only preliminary matters, adjourned for further sessions. The board will examine all officers and earlier Marine Board members. the report will be forwarded to the president.
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Betty
Tmparmnent
Mt Newvestrom
Fox
Aisciusares
Ile
Priddy
Shaw
Marine Board
Thie
Department of Narreation
J. Edie
Not Invited At Newtown Council Meet
At a Newtown Council meeting Alderman Delman asked if the Mayor had been invited to a premier event. The Mayor, Alderman Salmon, replied he had not yet reversed any sunk invitation. Alderman Tailman questioned Premier plans and municipal spending amid talk of a divisive celebration by city leaders.
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Aldermeo Delman
Alterman Salmon
Tailman
Th Cipallaien
Anler Bad
Maxor
Underrmpe
Hobert
Drowned at Sea After Tugboat Incident in Sydney
During the ship Tgulgee’s craze arrival from New York to Sydney on Tuesday, a callmaker named Petersen fell overboard and drowned. Reuters-style report notes the accident occurred at sea with Petersen missing after the vessel halted amid the spectacle.
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Tgulgee
Sydney
Tigate
New York
Petersen
Philharmonic Concert and City Events at Town Hall
The fourth Philhar mable concert of 1960 season will be held at the Town Hall with conductor Sinor Hazen. Performances include Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast with soloist Mr Wandhouss, Mine Ale Wren, and Mr do Syden. Proceeds support local charity and city celebrations observe duties, while the crowd is expected to be large. The report notes recitals, a civic reception, a harbour guest list, and arrangements affecting vendors, health warnings, and possible public health measures in relation to recent plague concerns and weather conditions impacting attendance.
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Hociesy
Witlh
Sinor Hazen
Castata
Hiawatha
Mtr
Wandhouss
Wren
Abso Ming
do = Syden
G_Aerore Aliprens
Mists Stary
Robinson
Ac Palin
Mayoreus
Sydney
Lady Harris
Towm Mall
Thonday
Mir
John Cove
Melbourne
Botra
South Africa
Lincoln
Newcastle
Vasue
Samra
Circular Quay
Teadon
Weather Forecast Fragment From a Dated Ledger Page
Fragmented weather notice describes scattered showers and thunder possible in parts of the region with variable winds and a risk of storms. It mentions South Australia terms and references to local places and people in a deciphered weather context.
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West Australia
Aboniler
Matton Uring
Ermater Pert
Urhasee
Hagerin
Leedwin Sargent
Sowih Aurel Showers Cooditiene Te Sextet Fond
Iron One
Querusleink
Pest
Willie Prioraily
Fatal accident in town following hunting trip
A garbled report describes a fatal event after a hunting trip, with references to Edward Slater and Care Leach. The text mentions a town, a rate or distance of 160 miles, and uncertain details about injuries and timing, but the core event remains a fatality linked to an outdoor pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay
Wetnealay
Edward Slater
Toy
Fire at Hay and Town Described in Fragmented Report
A ragged OCR tale recounts a large fire at Hay and surrounding areas with chaotic details. It mentions destruction, weather, a magistrate named Margaret Morgan, and a major incident affecting a tramway project and local officials. The narrative lacks clear sequence and dates, but signals casualties and investigative proceedings.
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Elise Tabehodem
al Giben
Abd Sistiet
Mere Margaret Morgan
Ani
Warsdoweschrest
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Tas
Copraicht
Wyatare
Wyalono
Makerman
Nedd
Colette
Coussel
W. Drigtton
Sveveneoa
Aneietrate
Hte
Equity Court
Akermag Hodes
Akermen Duncan
Neeld
Tyler
Alderaan Jemes
Davie
Davie ‘S Found That He Could Not Afford To Take Any Risks, Aod Alee
James
Dun
Renee
W. Ands
Molong Water Supply
Narrabri
Edward Alfred Harris
Henry Williams
A. W. Nathan
Soiteliie
William Hamon Pearman
EhérDakrupe
Asnent
Salle En
John Quinn
pMciad
Arthur Lorwerth Joseph
Alex. Beaumont Bmith
Henry Arthur Blliott
Richard Fitzgerald
George William Green
Azcignee
Salamis
Bussex Street Trade
Wischllaneoub
Bettarace
Isunter River
Wellingona
Prima Lone
Gelum
Adz
New Zealand
Prime
Belipes
Ib Baron
Prime N
Redfern Fi
Sydney Wool Sales
the Marine Department) Public Service Board
Philharmonic
Raméwiek Council
Coooril
Trury
Oliver
America
Gilver
Mixtmo
Haynes
Merten
Byaoty
Riverina
Kensington
Dwermter
Furtonge
Athrell
Williame
Anna
Fuiwood
Gipap
Lottie Guill
Mirsell
Mantecap
ASCOT
Hryad
Bet Dryad
Xoyicr
Randical & Twrtenes
Rowruale
Bal Owertibty
Willkaima
Meiallald
Weissman
Waller
Maton
Berguigy
Bucaizey
Halls Jeach
Hitman Thiel
Setty
Mickey
Amawia
Abd Eile
Alice
Eaion Arpad
Bern
Walston
Gay He
Caner
Cyusetom Cady
Petronus Trulbiol
Usmac
Peame
Nila
Bryline
Paminad
Sargerel Sotreaum
Flo
Feira
Otters
Wrvainwton Hameuual
Finke
Grney
Carlotea
Uler Wuries Tenia
Flowne Girl
Aiana
Gosstvtype
MD Naghrtaal
Hellimg
Gowl
Waaky
Louie Tlie
Ua Aise
Arthur Hrews
Feria
Wal
Aren
Mirren
AL. Blankwoot
Buertos
Cockburn
Thora
Iseguw
Ber
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