Lord Mayor Election At Sydney City Council
A Sydney Municipal Council meeting at the Town Hall confirmed the Lord Mayor's salary at £1000 for the year amid retrenchment calls. Alderman Hughes was re-elected Lord Mayor for 1903 after an amendment nominating Alderman Ralston failed. Councillors praised Hughes' record during the plague and pledged cooperation for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal Council
Sydney
Town Hall
Aiterman Kelly
M.la
City of
Thompson
Suty
Griffin
Adelalde
West
Bhetgtatieman
Fitzgerald
Aldersuant Fitzgerald
Allan Taylor
Hughes
Eanelty
Beer Gard
Lees
Sormany
Ralston
Evan Jones
Dr. Wilkinson
James Graham
Wilkinson
Meagher
M.L.A
Alderman Wilkinson
Sir James Graham
Alderman Hughes
Harris
Henley
Jones
Mackey
Richards
Waine
Barlow
Beer
Kelly
Pegg Meagher
Mullins
Alerman
Hughes Vaa
Reebed
Mantua
Agen
Menton
Fire damages Western Flour Mills at Mudgee
A blaze at the Great Western Flour Mills in Mudgee was brought under control after spreading damage. Firefighters fought the flames on Monday, with smoke visible across the town. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mudgee
Montaya
Rain extends, but drought breaks in parts of Queensland
Weather notes show rain confined to North Coast and highlands, while most of Queensland saw heavy falls that promise drought relief. Government forecasters predict another disturbance with storms within days. Reports from Rockhampton to Mount Morgan cite substantial rainfall and swollen dams, delaying mails and halting water trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Coast
Central Highlands
South Coast
Queensland
Rockhampton
Mount Morgan
Mount Morgan Company
Winton
Boulla
Adelaide
Commissioner of Police
Tempe Downs
Alice Springs
Tasmania
N.S.W
Tweed Heads
Casino
Clarence Heads
Grafton
Woolgoolga
Bellinger Heads
Nambucca
Kempsey
Port Macquarie
Camden Haven
Newcastle
Kurrajong
Windsor
Mount Victoria
Blackheath
Katoomba
Lawson
Springwood
Bowral
Moss Vale
Bateman's Bay
Moruya
Bodalla
Nimitybelle
Candelo
Bombala
Eden
Green Cape
Gabo
Public School Concert Delights Melba at Town Hall
The final rehearsal for a charity concert in aid of West Indies disaster victims drew hundreds of children and Mme Melba. Director Herr Hugo Alpen led the choruses to strong praise while Miss Hilda Clough impressed with a standout rendition of Daddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Indies
Herr Hugo Allpen
John Perry
T. Waddell
Mme. Melba
Freda
Marie Alpen
Hilda Clough
Water famine threatens Condobolin noted by Minister
The town of Condobolin faces a water famine as upstream Lachlan River weirs impede flow from Forbes. The Minister for Works has been informed and will have the complaint inquired into at once, noting irrigation plants consume substantial water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Condobolin
Lachlan
Forbes
Suit for Nullity in Divorce Court Finds Against Respondent
Constance Elizabeth Mitchell pursuing nullity against Percival Shanahan. Judge Simpson hears questions of marriage to Jessie Mary Baxter before September 22 1833 and alleged 1898 ceremony. After further evidence the court grants decree nisi, returnable in six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constance Elizabeth Mitchell
Shanahan
Percival Patrick Joseph Shanahan
Percy Shannon
Justice Simpson
Jessie Mary Baxter
New South Wales farmers bid for cheaper wheat and corn
Commercial reports show cheaper New South Wales new crop wheat at Be 24 fob Port Adelaide and 5a 6d Sydney, with inland mills like Goulburn Bathurst Dubbo Tamworth likely to outbid Sydney buyers. New Zealand chickwheat and Tasmanian chickwheat offered, while Potteries and Hunter River potatoes hold firm. Prices for dairy eggs butter cheese vary, and poultry and pork reports note brisk sales and steady demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Adelaide
Sydney
Goulburn
Bathurst
Dubbo
Tamworth
New South Wales
Manitoba
New York
Frisco
Melbourne
New Zealand
Hunter River
Clarence
Redfern
Wellington
Gur Singleton
Goorangoola
Queensland
Darling Downs
Suzeex Street
Redfern Forage Sales See Brisk Demand In Abundant Market
Forage lines scarce at Redfern yet brisk demand and clearances in a well supplied market of potatoes. Lucerne dominates with no standout consignments. Prime hay 7s per cwt, mixed oaten hay and lucerne 6d to 7s 3d, potatoes around late rates 11s 1d to 12s 4d per cwt, onions 1s 1d per cwt. Seventeen trucks submitted with chaff, lucerne, eaten hay, and potatoes among consignments. Consignees listed include Ellis and Company, Dalgety and Company, H. M. Suttor, J. Bridge, and others.
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Lucerne
Oaten
N. River
S. Coast
Chicago
Hunter River
Redfern
Clarence River
Wellington
N.S.W
N.Z
Messrs. Ellis and Company
Dent and Perry, Dalgety and Company
H. M. Suttor
J. Bridge
R. Hall and Son
J. W. Gray and Company
J. A. Moore
Farmers and Settlers’ Co-operative Society
Huck and Company
Wyong
Outen Hay
Sydney wool sales show firm rates in vigorous market
The Sydney wool market opened with no quotable changes from last week as bidding ran spirited and competitive. Merino and fine crossbred wools drew top prices, with scoured wools also selling well. totals reached 7551 bales including auctions and private sales from multiple consignors, highlighting bright greasies and secure full prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Harrison, Jones
Devlin
Pastoral Finance Association
Harrison, Jones, and Devlin
Carter Bros
Linton
New England
Manilla
F.R.W
Harden Vale
Blandford
Pastoral Finance Company
Brewarrini
Inverell
Mudgee
Moree
Pastoral Association
Queensland
Man Killed At Sydenham
The mangled remains of Frank Bosworth a married man living on Sydenham road Marrickville were found on the railway line near Sydenham Station about 9 40 p m on Monday A railway shunter named Burrell returning home from work saw the body and notified Constable Farmer who took it to the Morgue Circular Quay pending inquest Bosworths head was smashed to a pulp and the body appeared dragged some distance by train wheels
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bosworth
Sydenham Road
Marrickville
Sydenham Station
Burrell
Farmer
Circular Quay
Bosworth
Gambling at bazaars ends as case withdrawn in Wyalong
In Wyalong on Tuesday the case of James Howard, charged with playing a spinning jenny at a bazaar in aid of the RC Church, was dismissed after the Attorney General decided not to proceed. Howard withdrew his guilty plea and the case was struck out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyalong
Howard
James Howard
Casperson
J.P
Peterawald
Department of Justice
P.M
Elingamite Wreck Inquiry Details Emerge
Witnesses describe the vessel course from 10 to 11 as the helm ordered hard port while Full speed astern. Telegraph signaled but the ship continued forward for minutes before striking the port bow. Steerage passengers testify to duties and behavior, noting Austrians around boat No 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Toque Tener
Pt A
Weel
E.N.B
Gillel
Weasel
Fredarigo
Woollahra Council Pushes Tramway to Bellevue Hill
Woollahra Council plans to deputize the Minister for Works to press for immediate tramway construction through Woollahra to Bellevue Hill. Waverley and Paddington councils will be invited to participate, and officials will be asked to address inadequate tram services during peak hours and Sundays by the Railway Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woollahra
Bellevue Hill
Waverley
Paddington
Canaries theft sends William Johnson to three months hard labour
William Johnson, 60, was sentenced at Glebe Court yesterday to three months hard labour after stealing three canaries valued at 10s from May E. Whitby at the Glebe around November 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Johnson
Glebe
May E. Whitby
Jury revision court notes language hurdle in juror chat
Albury Tuesday verdict discussion shows one juror candidate objected due to inability to speak English. The presiding P M Murphy called the limitation a useful qualification for a juryman, noting that there are justices of the peace in the same position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albury
P.M
Murphy
Excess of female voters in three capitals reported
An article notes a surplus of female over male voters in Melbourne Sydney and other capitals. It cites specific sums such as Welker receiving £60 and Shepherd £10, with verdicts described as summptingly counted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Melbourne
Sydney
Welker
Shepherd
Fruit prices mixed across regions and fruits
A fragmented price list shows fruit costs across regions with strawberries cheap and oranges high. Various fruits including lemons nectarines and bananas are priced per case or half-case, with regional notes from NSW Queensland and Richmond River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond River
Queensland
N.S.W
N.S.W. River
Apvlee
Nsw
A Baker Shot Dead in Cowra
John Arnold, 63, longtime Cowra resident and former baker, died by suicide in his washhouse early Tuesday. After retiring due to adverse circumstances, he faced a Small Debts Court summons for rent arrears. He had borrowed a revolver yesterday, saying he intended to shoot rabbits. A neighbor heard a shot around 5 am. his children found his body later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowra
John Arnold
Fire at Forbes destroys Railway Hotel and shop
A blaze at the Railway Hotel on North Hill, occupied by James Dean, gutted the wooden structure and an adjoining shop owned by W Daly after a kerosene lamp burst. Firefighters arrived early but defective hoses hindered efforts. most furniture saved. The hotel was insured with a Melbourne office, and furniture losses were about £200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.s
Melbourne
Mantard Company
Governor to visit Mosman and landmark plans in Sydney
The State Governor will visit Mosman on Saturday. Sir Harry Rawson will name the recreation reserve at Bradley's Head and lay a foundation stone at St. Clement's Church. The aim is to provide work for unemployed through holiday relief. A Works proposal to replace eight months full-time Central Railway Station laborers with unemployed workers is under consideration with Mr. O'Sullivan expressing caution and seeking to confirm if 100 additional hires can be made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosman
Harry Rawson
Bradley's Head
St. Clement's Church
Central Railway Station
O'Sullivan
Mine manager's report from Mount David weekly trade and reef notes
Mount David mine weekly report details reef thickness and payability on the 800 ft and 165 ft levels. North west drive connects with No 2 south-west crosscut. stoping begun. Ore raised total 290 tons with 70 tons sulphide reef and 190 tons western reef. forecast 120 more tons. Dredge failed to yield gold. market sales listed for Sydney and Melbourne with various bank and mining company quotations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount David
Jembaicumbene Middle Ground Company
Sydney
Walleend
North Coast
Commercial Bank of Sydney
Newcastle
Hunter River
Bank of N.S.W
Ballarat
N.S.W
Silea
Coloniel Sugar Refining
Mount Garnet Freehold
South Glanmire
Monkland
South Great Eastern
North Oriental
Bonnie Dundee
Cope's Creek Tin
Marshall's Brewery
Occidental
Ville de la Ciotat Bumps Orontes at Circular Quay
At Circular Quay a French mail steamer Ville de la Ciotat bumped the Orontes while docking. Early reports said damage to the Orontes, but daylight inspection found only paint loss on the Orontes while the Ville de la Ciotat tore away buoys davits and an awning stanchion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circular Quay
Ville de la Ciotat
Wezesel
M.M
Orontes
Ville de la Clotat
William Murphy Committed on Bicycle Theft Charge
William Murphy aged 23 a dealer was committed for trial by the Water Court yesterday after being charged with stealing a bicycle valued at £12 belonging to Sydney Ness on November 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Murphy
Sydney Ness
Two Pictures and a Drought Plague Notes from Bega and Harden
In Bega a land sale and rising values hint at town prosperity amid recent good seasons. A 50 year old bank building sold for £120, while a Belmore Street residence fetched £400. Harden reports widespread drought damage across several districts with scarce water, dwindling grass, stock losses, and rising beef and flour prices as rain delays continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bega
Australia
Bank
Commercial Banking Company of
Sydney
George Sercombe
J. D. Bathgate
Fetersburg
South Africa
Belmore Street
Evan Ritchie
Harden
Murrumburrah
Berthany
Fontenoy
New South Wales
Man Fined For Furious Drive Through George Street
Patrick Hickey, 44, a labourer, was charged at the Water Police Court with furiously driving a horse down George Street on Monday evening. Prosecution described the act as dangerous, with the Arab steed speeding past trams at fourteen miles per hour. Constable Thorpe opposed the case, seeking relief from traffic trouble. Hickey fined £4.
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Water
Patrick Hickey
Georgestreet
Thorpe
Sydney
Shipping Arrivals at Eden and Yullland Ports
Shipping arrivals listed for December 9. Eden with 648 tons under Captain Walker from Eon. Micadinn 2 with 1 tons under Captain Butcher from 6. Ports handled by G, 8, Yullland and Company agents.
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Eden
Walker
Eon
Micadinn
Butcher
Yullland and Company
Governor presides over state executive meeting
The Governor led the usual State Executive meeting with substantial departmental and formal business transacted. James O Fairfax named auditor of Commercial Banking Company of Sydney, replacing F T Humphery MLC who was elected director. The barque Devonport reports wreckage near the Three Kings area, from the Elingamore voyage, sighted near Melbourne after sailing from Thames NZ on November 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O. Fairfax
Commercial Banking Company of
Sydney
F. T. Humphery
M L.C
Devonport
Melbourne
Thames
N.Z
Treasury Bills Debate Sparks Local Tender Question
State Treasurer T Waddell responds to Felix Randle of the Sydney Stock Exchange who proposed tendering Treasury bills locally. Waddell ridicules the idea as hindering banks and notes the government is in credit by several hundred thousand pounds rather than reliant on bank pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Waddell
Felix Randle
Sydney Stock Exchange
Treasury
Waddell
Northern train service at Singleton criticised for poor timings
Travellers and merchants complain of a flawed timetable on the Northern and North Western lines. Two small morning trains depart Werris Creek hourly, then a long gap until Tamworth’s noon service, with no local link to Sydney for many hours. Proposal: move Moree mail to 6 am to finish at Singleton by 5 pm and connect Tamworth mail to Newcastle, abolishing two long-distance runs and saving money for the Hallway Department.
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Singleton
Werris Creek
Tamworth
Morce
Sydney
Moree
Newcastle
Picton News Briefs on Water Sale and Election Rolls
The Picton council rejected D J Tracey’s bid for reduced irrigation water, but officials say surplus water may be sold at a lower price without breaching agreements. In court, two men facing railway ticket offences faced delays due to jurisdiction limits, causing a week in gaol. Police list 538 women and 62 men as Camden electorate voters, with most objectors residing in the countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Picton
Tureday
D. J. Tracey
Mr. Kidd
Railway Commissioners
Works Department
Municipal Association
G. Bradbury
J.P
Cas
Pieton
Camden
Idea Box Encourages Employee Brainpower At Store
A large establishment posts a wall box labeled Ideas inviting staff to write suggestions for business improvement or advertising. The notes are reviewed at weekly meetings, rewards offered for ideas used, and promotions may reflect contributions. The piece urges copying the plan to motivate young workers.
Three Generations From Clogs in Lancashire Trade
Charles Diamond argues in Magazine of Commerce that heirs of successful tradesmen often fail to continue prosperity. He notes a pattern: after business success fathers push sons into law medicine church or army to rise above shop life. Lancashire proverb says three generations from clogs to clogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Diamond
New “Magazine of Commerce
Lancashire
Patents Report From Sydney Week Ending December 2
Messrs Griffith and Allen list patent and provisional protection filings in Sydney for week ending December 2. Entries include devices for power from water, soap moulding machines, improved zinc lead silver ore extraction, waterproofing compositions, grain harvesters, stitch forming mechanisms, brick and briquette thrash, tent construction, fatty acids from esters, adjustable billiard tables, roulette and billiards apparatus, overhead suspension means, winnowing and grain cleaning, and automatic carbide feeders among others with inventors and origins across France Austria England Bavaria New Zealand Australia Canada Germany and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Griffith and Allen
Patent Office
Sydney
Peyron de Lafard
France
C. Beheizer
Krammel
Austria
E. H. Hopkins
Middlesex
England
L. Christ
Bavaria
Germany
G. D. Delprar
Broken Hill
N.S.W
G. F. Newman
Canterbury
New Zealand
A. May
Gawler
South Australia
J. L. Kiefer
Montreal
Quebec
Canada
J. W. Ferguson
G. W. Ferguson
Wangaratta
W. ¥. Hunter
Middelburg
Transvaal
W. Conostien
Priesia
German Empire
A. J. Brownecombe
Bective
G. C. Gordon
Balaklava
T. Napier
Sans Souci
H. Maiden
Pyrmont
Cox
C. Brown
Gunnedah
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N.Z. Timber
Northern River
Tasmanian
Green
North Ryde
Redfern Forage Sales
J. Pendergast
Mulgrave
J. Col Feavy
D. Bushell
M.kinnon
Moonbl
J. Fagan
Pennant Hill
T. Kilty
Liverpool
T.K.L. Liz
C. Francis
Rooy Hill
Darling Harbour
A.H
B.R
West Martland
Nowra
J. Nicholas
Oqurimbab
W.T.W
Sydney Wool Sales
Sydenham
Elingamite Wreck
Eastern Suburbs Trams
Canaries
Broken Hill Proprietary
Broken Hill South
Ditt
Broken Hill North
Briseis
Lyells
Lyell
Lyell Norths
Berry Consors
Hustler
Carsils
All Nations
Long Tunnel
New Dempsey
New Loch Fyne
George Street
MR. Waddell
Northern Train Service
Picton Paks
IDEA
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