Widespread NSW Rain Replenishes Water Supplies Statewide
General rainfall swept western New South Wales from Friday to Saturday, replenishing town water supplies and filling long dry reservoirs. Heavy downpours were reported at Katoomba and across many stations, with Broken Hill and White Cliffs noting significant water gains. Sydney and coastal areas experienced thunderstorms and persistent rain, while a vast array of stations logged rainfall totals up to 360 points in forty eight hours.
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New South Wales
N.S.W
Katoomba
Broken Hill
Stephen's Creek
White Cliffs
Socotra
Salisbury Downs
Yancannia
Seven Mile Bore
Morden
JR Tank
Peak
Wonnaminta
Nunviersh
Nundooka
Cobham
Tarella
Goodooga
Weal
Sydney
Syney
Baleman's Bay
Shinewood
Windsor
Kurrajong
Jerry's
Menindie
Barmon
Corona
Gundagal
Bombala
Morsdeng
Pambula
Green Cape
Gabo
Braidweed
Katgoemba
Mount
Camden
Hillstone
Carrathool
Wysloog
Grenfell
Young
Cowry
Boorowa
Murrumburrah
CoouLundra Junce
Wagea
Henry
Germanton
Albury
Tarcutta
Adelong
Tumut
Kiandra
Adaminaby
Cooma
Nimitybelle
Bega
Candela
Delegate
Bembota
Eden
Moruya
Bateman's Bay
Ulladulla
Jervis Bay
Crookhaven Heads
Nowr
Klama
Wollongong
Queanbeyan
Bungendore
Goulburn
Giinning
Yass
Taralga
Rockley
Carcoar
Blayney
Orange
Molong
Parkes
Forbes
HM End
Bathurat
Newcastle
Raymond Terrace
Scene
Murrurund
Nundle
Tamworth
Armidale
Glen Innes
Emmaville
Tenterfield
Tabulam
Casing
Lismore
Mogul
Mungindi
Eunopia
Boggabilla
Yetman
Moree
Warialda
Millie
Bingara
Bundarra
Ryde
Hornsby
Boriuern
Australasian Mortgage and Agency Company, Limited
Yarawa
Murray Flats
South Australia
Victoria
Mallee
Tasmania
Brisbane
Queensland
Camden Haven Heads
Lawson
Port Marquarie
Wool&edga
Ballina
Rainfall Across The Area Increases Water Inflow
Rainfall across the catchment reported over an inch at multiple stations with Wilton and Cataract recording 156 and 131 points respectively, Prospect 53 points, and Robertson 2½ inches. The Nepean River rose to about 44 million gallons daily, Cataract River to over 3.5 million, totaling roughly 47 million gallons per day, while reservoir inflow remained near consumption at 20 million. Prospect Reservoir level rose to 179.83 feet, up from 172.23 feet, with seven weeks of inflow exceeding consumption and a net rise of 7 feet 6 inches.
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Teiuros
Water and Sewerage Board
Mittagoans
Wilton
Robertson
Nepean
Prospect
Moraya barber George Henry Rose dies in sleep
George Henry Rose a local barber and tobacconist closed his shop Saturday night and was found dead in bed next morning. An inquest returned a verdict of death from heart disease. Also noted, last week probate stamp duty in Sydney totaled 690 17s 0d.
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Moraya
George Henry Rose
Sydney
Lucky Publican Tracks Thief Through Liverpool Street
W J Kearns licensee of the Bulli Pass Hotel identifies a former helper who fled with two gold watches, chains, rings, and money. A plainclothes pursuit by Senior Constable Hickey and Constable Maunsell ends with the thief captured on a bicycle. He confesses and leads to the sale of most stolen items, with one watch still missing.
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Liverpool Street
W. J. Kearns
Bulli Pass
Thirroul
Central Police Station
Sydney
Hickey
Maunsell
Kearns
Strosl
Inagat
Maunse
Epeed
The Sophocles Arrives in Sydney From London
The Aberdeen liner Sophocles entered Sydney Heads at 7.4 am yesterday from London via Capetown and ports. Passengers include Rev T B Atkin and family, Mrs Cameron and children, plus numerous Capetown travelers. The ship berthed at Parbury's Wharf Miller's Point.
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Sophocles
Sydney Heads
London
Capetown
N.S. Wales
T. B. Atkin
Cyril Cameron
Cameron
Deene
Payton
Stanton
Moore
Captain O'Reilly
Dr. Standee
Mr. Benbow
A. E. Lloyd
Messrs
J. Dealing
W. P. Howell
C. Hil
M. A. Noble
J. Y. Paunders
Vv. Trumper
H. Carter
R. A. Duff
E. Jones
W. W. Armstrong
A. J. Hopkins
J. J
Kelly
Wardill
Gregory
R. J. Pope
W. Leith
W. M. Kennedy
Bleashy
M’callum
Parbury’s Wharf
Miller’s Point
Trouble on a Tram Ends With Fine for Abusive Language
George O'Brien, intoxicated, boarded a Market Street tram bound for Annandale and quarrelled with passengers. He refused to alight despite requests, was handed to a constable, and at Central Court was fined £2 or fourteen days in jail for abusive language on the tram.
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Market
George Streets
George O’brien
Annandale
Geome
George-street
Haymarket
Central Court
The Magistrate And The Police. A Court Remark
At the Central Court yesterday Mr Smith presided and criticised young policemen in court for finding amusement in a witness’s unsavoury remark. The magistrate warned that public demonstrations reflect the officers' example and noted a swift change in some in their bearing.
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Central Court
Smithere
Ten Bobs Worth: Youth Convicted For Inciting Prisoners
James Smith a laborer faced Water Police Court for inciting two female prisoners to resist Constable Timothy Malone. He was fined 2 pounds or one month’s hard labor for inciting, and 3 pounds or two months for assault after resisting arrest. He had a prior honest character from his employer.
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James Smith
Water
Timothy Malone
George-street
Hunter-street
Malone
Minister denies drought relief funds blocked claim
The Minister for Works rejects claims that drought relief works for Western settlers were halted due to Treasury shortages. He says money can always be found for useful urgent or reproductive work. Opposition leader Mr J H Carroll expresses view on Balmain Scull election as proof of Labour party influence keeping the government in power. New South Wales Education Commissioners dispute Russian education criticisms, noting Russian schools and girls’ secondary education compare favorably with local views.
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J. H. Carrullers
Balmain
Labour Party
New South Wales
St. Petersburg
Russia
Actions of Public Men in Defence of Fair Comment
A jury found for the Newcastle Morning Herald in an alleged libel case brought by Arthur Griffith against the paper. Justice Pring instructed on public figures and fair comment, noting the duty to allow robust critique during wartime and referencing comments by MPs, editors, and a pamphlet titled Facts About the Transvaal. The trial highlighted standards for criticism of public acts and the balance with national interest.
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Yeaterday
Arthur Griffith
M.ll.a
Newcastle ‘Morning Herald
Justice Pring
Bir Geo. Innes
Sydney Mornolog Herald
Blacket
Honeur
South Africa
Hig Honour
Cadimon Bede
Ubal
Transvaal
Waratah
George Innes
SA Wheat Exports Seen Reaching Sydney In Fortnight
Bulk deliveries of South Australian new wheat may reach Sydney within about two weeks. Sydney roller flour markets show steady demand and shortages in some districts as country mills close. Melbourne reports a slight price dip with a projected exportable surplus of 140 000 to 160 000 tons.
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Sydney
Melbourne
Katanga
New Zealand
N.Z
Hunter River
Hunter
Redfern
N.S.W
Queensland
Clarence Rivers
Hunter Rivers
Clarence
Brisbane
Wellington
Cape
Johannesburg
Vancouver
Sugier Street
Licensing Inspector Named For Metropolitan Post
Though not officially announced, Bob Hughes of Darlinghurst Police Station is slated to succeed Inspector Sutherland who is promoted to Tamworth police district, taking over Metropolitan Licensing Inspector duties.
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Bob-Inspector
Hughes
Darlinghurst
Sutherland
Tamworth
Fruit price list from North Ryde market shows varied fruit ranges
The list records prices for figs lemons passionfruit nectarines cherries apples and many other fruits by case or packer. Regions include North Ryde Queensland New South Wales and Richmond River with prices ranging from a few shillings to over ten shillings per unit or case.
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North Ryde
Richmond River
Nectarthea—&s
Queensland
Fiji
River
New
Redfern Forage Market Sees Mixed Demand For Chaff and Lucerne
A large crowd viewed Redfern forage with chaff scarce. Lucerne prices eased as demand remained strong for prime in truss at 4p 2d to 5s 2d per cwt. Prime new hay sold well at 7s 6d per cwt while good qualities fetched 6s 2d to 10d per cwt. Prime chickwheat for milling had weak demand, with only part of a truck sold at 8s per bushel.
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South Australia
New
Sydney
Wn.s.w
Manitoba
South Australian
Sussex
New Zealand
Northern River
Lucerne Hay
Chicago
Mitches
Hunter River
Redfern
Clarence River
Wellington
N.S.W
Maitland
Miller
N.Z
Mesers
Dent and Perry
Y. M. Suttor
H. Prescott
Ellis and Company
Foster and Son
Earp Brothers
R. Little and Company
Heaton Brothers
R. Hall and Son
Farmers’ Co-operative Society
Lucerne
J. Ryan
Morpeth
W. Brown
Mulgrave
Cox
J. Sullivan
Greentree
Windsor
O'Grady
Nemingha
Cousins
Kirkwood West Maitland
J. B. Penwick
Tarro
Oaten Hay
A. M. Bayliss
Bathurst
W. C. Hill
Rockview Siding
M‘garry
Keleo
Wetcat
J. Ginns
Huntley
Bren
Mudgee Milling Company
Mudgee
Pollard
J. Bridge and Company
Quirinois
Wright, Heaton, and Company
Armidale
Dubbo Milling Company
Dubbo
West Maitland
Fairfield
Singleton
B. Harris
Clyford
Salter
Mill Offal Sale Sparks Market Tension at Redfern
Auctioneers and buyers discuss how to handle mill offal and similar products as railway actions threaten consignments. Some intend to proceed with sales despite notices while others question penalties and legal grounds. Officials cite forage depot use and reduced traffic as reasons for restricting shipments to Sydney and Redfern sheds.
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Redfern
Tedtorn
Pnto
Sydney
Dever
Sydney Station
Darling Harbour
Forest Lodge Races at December 8 Meeting
Forest Lodge hosted a card featuring four handicaps and several also ran, with Montpelier and Maritana leading betting in the early events. In the Forest Lodge Handicap over 3 1 2 furlongs Montpelier won by a length in 1 minute 4 seconds, while Maritana took the Planet II stakes by four lengths in 47 seconds. The Welter over 14 1 2 furlongs went to Expected by a length in 4dace, and the Thirteen-three Handicap was captured by Barcarolle by a length in 49 seconds. Planet Is then won the Fourteen-two Welter by a neck in 46 1 2 seconds.
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Belltree
Harvey
Belle
Romplnog Girl
Marl Amanda
Whitbread
Mystery
M’mahon
Neeswes
Barcarolle
Barrett
Patch
Gemmell
Hutton
Innisfail
Avanda
Forget-mesot
Nelic
Montpelier
Forest Lodge
Friendship
Piwa
the Joker
Curtis
Belmore Maid
Maritana
Planet
Sib
Idoline
Marie Lloyd
Planet IS
Brewer
Slogger
Kohine
Belmont Maid
Lithgow Industries Coal and Cement Update
The coal trade stayed brisk with good shipping orders and no truck shortages. Cobar Syndicate Copper Refining Works operate full time, mine reservoir water supply now 11 to 13 weeks after recent rains. Buronga refinery idle but rains boost hope. Portland cement works ship 2000 bags to government.
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Portland Cement Works
Voters Keep Eight Catholic Aldermen At Randwick
During a Randwick ceremony opening St. Bridgid's Convent Minister Crick noted that at the latest city elections eight Roman Catholic aldermen were returned, same as before. He said this showed Cardinal Succeeded and that voters would not be swayed by bigots or extremists.
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St. Bridgid’s Convent
Randwick
Mr. Crick
Cardinal Ee Ee Weet Ee
Market Report On Sydney Shares And Queensland Mines
Share market notes from Sydney show varied prices across several properties including Broken Hill Proprietary Victoria and Caledonia Block and New Hillgrove with multiple call prices. Melbourne reports list numerous mine sales and prices, with Silverton Trams and Birthday Tunnels among noted items, and mining activity updates from Ballarat and surrounding NSW mines.
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Sydney
Broken Hill Proprietary
Victoria and Caledonia Block
Occidental
New Hillgrove Proprietary
Commercial Bank of Sydney
South Glanmire and Monkland
A.J.S. Bank
Tooth’s Brewery
Bonnie Dundee
Victoria and Caledonia
Dicton Scan
North Broken Hills
North Shore Gas
Commercial Banking Company of Sydney
Australian Gaslight
Castlemaine and Wood
City Bank
South Glanmore
Monkland
Great Boulder
Jembal
Ballarat
N.S.W
Dawn Gold Mining Company
Braidwood
Cross Reef
Turon
Democrat Gold Mining Company
Cowra Creek
Worth
Winze
Dapto
Dawe
Araluen Valley
New Araluen Junction
Ovens Valley
Victoria
Melbourne
Silverton
South
Brisels
Garnet Freebold
Lyells
Lyell North
South Birthday
Star of the East
Hustler's Reef
Hustler's
Fouth
New Moon
All Nations
New Dempsey
Cassills
Fatal driving accident in Wagga claims life of Albert Lawsley
On Edward street near the municipal boundary a horse bolted after the rein fell. Albert Lawsley, 39, a veterinary surgeon, clung to the reins and was thrown from the carriage into a 2ft storm-water channel. He died from brain concussion after being taken to hospital. His brother Iroing Lansley assisted and survived.
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Wagga
Albert Lawsley
Edward Street
Iroing
Lansley
Albert
Langley
Jie
Shipping Arrivals and Departures in Sydney Waters
December 5 arrival of the Arawatta from Melbourne with wool spices and foodstuffs. departures include the Sonoma bound for San Francisco via Auckland and Honolulu. Lines mention Yawnata Maru to Japan, Koeuca Maru leaving Sydney January 1, Koumaine Meru, and Yawata Maru returning in March. Timetables list Canadian Australasia mail steamers, Solomon Island excursion, and several ships sailing to London, Bremen, and the Pacific.
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Arawatta
Melbourne
Burns, Mhito, and Company
Japan
Sydney
Fraser
Yokohama
Sidney
Vancouver
Porta
Wm. Stitt
Union Company of
New Zealand
Burns, Philp, and Company
South Sea Islands
Titus
Salomon Group
Lord Howe
Norfolk Islands
Sophocles
London
South Afriea
Borts
Salamis
Aruba
Hobart
MDL
Australia
Bremen
Yescela
Swineveren
F.mls. Ville de la Efotat
Morecilles
Armani Betic Bs
Polynesien
W. G. Todd
Sydney Ferries, Limited
Parramatta
Surrey
South Africa
Fremantle
Mort
Kurfurst
White Star Line
Medic
Woolloomooloo Bay
Afric
Suevic
Persic
Runic
Dalgety and Company
Isle
Auckland
Kaipara
Tyser
Niwaru
Lennon
New York
Semaphore
Adelaide
Brisbane
Africa stir and Australian gathering at Randwick
Mr Crick, late Minister for Lands, told Cardinal Moran at Randwick on Sunday that cables showed Africa had been stirred by a Mad Mullah plot and Australia echoed it with a religious war. A 5000 strong meeting collected £50 or £60 in cash and pledges, later £200 was contributed at the collection.
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Mr. Crick
Cardinal Moran
Randwick
Africa
Australia
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