Snake Invades Ryde School Infant Room
A black snake about two and a half feet long appeared in the Ryde Superior Public School infants’ department. Pupils and teachers were startled. patience and hot water finally neutralized the reptile. A local hero student helped, while the reporter notes rumors of many snakes and exaggeration of the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryde
Jarvie
Stomer
Trachers
Ald
Arda
Hagen
Ivest
Slingshot used in Newtown assault case
James Hammell, a tinamith, was brought to Newtown Police Court on December 9 for assaulting Young Cat. The evidence showed Hammell produced a lead piece from his pocket and used it to strike. Magistrate Smithera convicted him and fined £3 or 21 days, plus £1 for seven days in gaol for language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hammell
Newtown
Uamault
Far Dary
Hammell
Nalng
Smithera
H'Poer
Loys
Sydney Zither Club Recital and School Scholarship Notes
The fifth annual Sydney Zither Club recital was held Tuesday evening at the Y.M.C.A Hall Bashurat Street with a large audience. The program featured Bert J. Belachner and Miss E Burch-Leeder among others, including Miss Agnes Cole, Mr G S Holburn, and the Lieder cabinet Germania. A commercial scholarship exam for state public school pupils was won by Miss Elais Migby and Christopher Theodore Brandt, with other half scholarships awarded to Carrie Craig and Kenata Cooper. The school event included the Premier orchestra led by Mine Rabr Gaem and performances of Kebie's Grand March Eckneider Berceuse and Lemare Andan Line. The programme also included dramatic and costume recitals by Miss Dunn’s pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Liederjael Germania
Herry Speckman
E. Gucch-Leeder
An~ Nea Cole
H.’Balechner
Hute
Herr Belschner
Sither
GS. Holburn
Mrs
H. Belschner
Rio
Fither
Mite Herrison
W Matthel
Misa Kate Grooa
Stott and Hoare
Elais Migby
Kogarah
Christopher Theodore Brandt
Darlinghurst
Carrie Graig
Penrith
Beno
Kenata Cooper
Ivan
Rabr Gaem
Kebie
Eckneider
Lemare
Mine Dunn
Wages Board Reports Low Pay at Pittat Restaurant
Inquiry by the Hotel and Restaurant Employees' Wages Board uncovers long hours and meager wages at a Hixpenny Pittat restaurant. Chief cook earns £1, second cook £ t5e, third cook 2s3, kitchenman unpaid, and waiters receive small sums. Customers face hidden charges and tips are uncommon. A waiter from Wrat Australia cites Early Closing Act impacts with 56 hour weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittat
Wwaitressea
Ata Fish
Wrat
Australia
Thy. Unda
Watson
Prosecution Under Explosives Act A Warning To Ship Captains
At Central Police Court Henry Penner captain of the steamer Helen Nicholl faced charges under the Explosives Act for bringing the vessel within close distance of an explosives lighter at Darling Harbour on November 4. Witnesses testified the lighter contained explosives and that Penner failed to heed danger signals, risking a serious explosion. The magistrate found the case proven and fined Penner 20 shillings with seven days in default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Police Court
Henry Penner
Helen Nicholl
Wey Wharf
Darling Harbor
Llehier
Norton Hervey
Bald
Molen Nichols
Velen Nichols
UWA
George Thompson
Helen Nichols
Pannen
Helen Nichol
Pyrmont Bridge
Mr Barnett
Bridge on Lilyfield Tram Line Raises Council Clash
The Annandale and Leichhardt councils dispute the Lilyfield tram extension over Moore Street bridge cross the storm water boundary. The contractor removed bearers to widen the tram line, risking the bridge’s integrity. A council report recommends joint action with the Minister for Works to address the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston-street
Annandale
Lily- Meld
Leichhardt
Leichhardt Council
Moorestreet
Connell
Military Matters A U H Brigade Command During Colonel Absence
The district headquarters and offices will close for the holidays from December 34 to January 2 during Colonel Vernon's absence. Lieutenant Colonel Carington (0th A.U.H. Regiment) will command the 2nd A L H Brigade. Cadet appointments include A Baldock adjutant No 14 Battalion, F Buckridge quartermaster No 4 Battalion, and H J Corwell signal officer No 14 Battalion. An Australian Intelligence Corps officer training class will be held in Melbourne from January 30 to 27, followed by a conference of district commanding officers of the AT on January 28 and 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boll Gays
Vernon
Carington
A.U.H
A L.H
Liutenant
A Baldock
F. Buckridge
Corwell
Melbourne
Oddfellows Harbor Excursion At Lane Cove River
An Oddfellows harbor excursion under the Independent Order of Oddfellows Sydney Koden No 4, in aid of St John Ambulance Glebe, honored Brother Alfred Aley who lost his right arm. Steamers Lady Rawnon and Lady Hampden left Fort Macquarie, landing excursionists at Avenue Lane Cove River for dancing and a military band concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Order of Oddfellows
Sydney Koden No. 4
St John Ambulance Brigade
Glebe Dmviale
Brother Alfred & Aley
Lane Cove
Washing Day Troubles at Marrickville Residents Petition Council
A Marrickville resident petitioned the council over washing day nuisances caused by close lines and winddriven barriers. Petitioners said wind direction trapped doors and exposed clothes, prompting a Bealia committee referral to address the issue and nearby obstruction concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nmber
Marrickville
Peinerstor
Aso
Premiege
Edgeware-read
Bergrel
Bealia Committee
Greater Sydney council proposed by Labour at annual conference
Darlinghurst Political Labor League president R E Cates forwards motions for a Greater Sydney plan. Proposals call for 40 wards, one council to govern water sewerage tramways gas supply harbor ferries parks housing and other services, with aldermen elected for three years by ward adult franchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlinghurst
Political Labor League
R. E. Cates
P.lts
Greater Sydney
Sydney
Connell
Greater Sydney Council
Rans Harbor
Surry
The Speed of Motor Cars at Ryde
A Ryde council letter urged action over dangerous speeding on Great Northern Roads near Gladesville and Ryde. Police liaison was noted, and a measured mile test near the council area could enforce limits with watch. Aldermen highlighted curve dangers and requested police attention at the Gladesville Hospital corner.
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Ryde Corer
Hunter's Bill Council
Gladesville
Ryde
Ryde Cornell
Sutton
School Concert at St Marys College Liverpool
The concert at St Marys College Liverpool drew a large audience from Fairfield to Aguenirm and featured orchestra performances of Tanhauser Frohlich and Hibernia, choruses, and the infants’ song Oh Won’t You Buy a Dolly with tambourine dance. The policemen’s chorus and scenes from The Goodollers opera delighted patrons. The physical culture class movements earned universal admiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Mary's College, Liverpool
Fairfield
Agienirn
Gosdollers
Gresias
New Music Review Highlights Christmas Musical Fusion
A fragmentary music review surveys new pieces and arrangements. It notes Holson's Christmas Musical M spirit and suggests potential adoption by contemporary composers. It mentions Bartlet's Polka de Concert and Ethel-Derc'a waltz Wantile, Giorea's Australia, Simonon's Maul main gavotte, and works by Fahrbech Meirs Wy man and Rablassers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holson
Bartlet
Ethel- Derc
Wantile
Dashea
Giorea
Australia
A. J. Simonon
Maulmain
Gavotte
Fahrbech
Meirs
Wyman
Rablassers
Worms Plague Children In Early Text
A historical note warns that worms infest many children causing irritation and unruly behavior. It critiques purgative medicines as ineffective against the troublesome intestinal parasites.
Beagte s Ayomre Ee Orotic Fragment
A damaged OCR fragment references the deer, skin, and a unit called JARTUPS MILE. The readable text hints at a narrative about natural features and an event labeled Tan Bat, but specifics are unclear and key entities are unsettled.
ComsTocs Wenis Bewie item note
Fragmentary OCR brief mentions a medical clinic and crop guidance with unclear names and dates. Readable entities include a clinic reference and Freche. Unsure specifics due to garbled text. cannot determine concrete event or outcome.
Voice of the People on bread carters wage and overwork
In a reader exchange titled Voice of the People, writers discuss bread carters and wage issues. They argue over overtime, living pay, and the impact of new labor measures on cart workers, shop conditions, and union membership amid political debate. The piece touches on government wage policy and worker protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burwood
Frised
Sih Lamant
Wwe
Servis
Furver
Wien
Suny
Urpsol
Shaw
Water Board Eyes 20 Inch Line From Chatswood to Crow’s Nest
North Sydney Water Supply Board visited Mosman to consider laying a 20 inch main from Chatswood to Crow’s Nest and Brady Street Reservoir. At yesterday’s meeting the board approved spending £38001 for the project recommended by the Engineer-In-Charge, aiming to boost northern suburbs’ water supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water and Sewerage Board
Mosman
Chatswond
Crow's Nest
Brady Street
Eubarks
Infringement case Dixon v Schweppes restrains trade marks
The case Dixon and Company sought an injunction against Schweppes at Prahran Melbourne to stop infringing their trade mark and to remove labels and posters bearing the word hillie from products. A court order was requested to restrain sale of violative bottles and to require hotelkeepers to remove items from display. The defendant to pay court costs. settlement possible. Police case heard in Malmain with vinegar sales dispute and restraint on advertising. Several individuals named in reports with ages and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meests
J. Dixon and Company
Prahran
Melbourne
Prictoys
Schweppsta
Kay Hun
Justice Hodges
Stebourna
Reno
Fan Messrs
Schweppes
Malmain
Airs
Murgacot
Grdcer
Manmiela-sirec
Rogrile
Bainhares
Andrew Kosliger
Tarragawia
Neat
Blynn Faces Charges in Central Police Court Case
In a Central Police Court session Bernard Yiyun and others faced felony charges after a midnight incident on December 2. The narrative describes a confrontation near a doorway, a struggle, and subsequent witness accounts leading to Flynn, a suspect with multiple aliases, being linked to the alleged robbery and assault. The proceedings reference Spa Francisch and a potential sentence of up to 15 years for Flynn, with Bennett and Murray noted among involved figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Police Court
Bernard Yiyun
Siie Thowyson
Slime Marcin
Americas
Nim Witnear Gor
Flynn
Ali
saUbu
Woodland
Sim
Lisbon
Wei
Lim Firoa
Dane
Nate
Anine
Reniray
Prince Proaesis
Davis ‘Flynn
Spa
Rovbery
Hie
Farrest
Robert Murray
Beru Im Srémey
Anor
The Geisha at Yoral Town Hall delights in tight schedule
The Petershias Charal Gossply presented The Geisha to a credulous audience at Yoral Town Hall on Tuesday, with strong singing and well staged opera numbers. The engine and dramatic scenes impressed, though cramped quarters hindered full effect. remaining performances include Friday night with a larger room anticipated for better staging and audience reception.
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Petershias Charal
Eucerss
Yoral
Mise Baie Hust
Sep
Munuse
Eau
Audieles
Mixa Maybay
Mish
Mullje Eyctore
Lily Lalu
Duneive
Fred
Goldnty
Reginkla
Farias
Teve Herter
Etwerd Faby
Prenk
Chitred Ax
Bondeupnorthy
Thealden Hive
Wenlued
Musnex Hung
Mr Ht Iindeman
Giver Ny Muu
Ruby Jerfan
Mosman Progress Association Reunion Report
The Mosman Progress Association held a reunion excursion funded by the Royal oria Shore, conveying many residents from Mosman Neutral Bay and Andilieua's Poll. The trip along Lane Cove River ended near Ramnory and Stack Island with concert performances by Miss Mtyrie Nowkes and Messrs Claghe M'Laren Woods and Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Mosman Progress Associaton
Hieumer
Weanaitay
Tay
Oria
Middle Harbor
Kareela
Mosman
Neutral Bay
Andilieua
Fin Lane Cove
Ramnory
Stack Island
Stiss Mtyrie Nowkes
Claghe
M'Laren
Woods
Thompson
Hove
Wille
Tate
Bon
Aversary
Me We Campbell
E Treamires
Buder
Vaucluse Ambulance Division Annual Report Highlights Training
At the annual meeting of the Vaucluse Division of the St John Ambulance Brigade the report notes first aid delivered in 36 cases. The division reflects on responses to the arrival of American troops and wartime activities. Certificates were awarded to several members and officers were reelected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John Ambulance
Dij
Loval
Meadquarters
Wemarn
Ufks Tyee
Ervac
weFvien
Perade
MISS HANLON'S CONCERT AT YMCA
Miss Gladys Wahlberg presents Miss Tusline Haules in a midweek recital at the YMCA in Sydney. The young soprano, praised for her range, performed arias from Verdi and Leoncavallo, with bel canto solos and collaborations with Hopkins Jones and J Sarsdea. Miine Vara Barnett accompanied throughout.
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Aunister
Gladys Wahlberg
Messrs. Rapkins Joven
J. B. Mayaden
W. H.R Wooss
Tusline Haules
YMCA
Gumbar
Baral Iellentes
Verdi
Segaleita
Landau Ronald
Tuorae
Strideng Lacan
Leoncaralio
Giortano
Andres Cheniér
Hopkins Jones
Mr. J. Sarsdea
Sara Opera
Miine Vara Barnett
Tae Preach Chamiber of Deputies, by 320 Fores to WH
Tae Preach Chamiber of Deputies, by 320 Fores to WH, resolved to maistato the death peal.
Open Air Bond Music Recital Amid City Festivities
A fragile OCR fragment lists musical pieces and performers for an outdoor bond related concert. Names like Orlock Marek and Wyss Greenor appear among a string of oblique titles and notes, suggesting a varied program in a public venue with community figures and dates not clearly provided.
God Keeps Me Barsh Lewis Case At Newtown Police Court
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Newtown Police Court proceeding involving Barsh Lewis age six and a list of names and actions. The garbled text mentions a constable, civil matters, possible fees, and references to a hearing or schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barsh Lewis
Newtown Police Coury
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ALL Good Grocers
Attwood, Sydney
Becks Lacer
Baduje Bay
Brown-St
Inglis & Costers
Sydney Zither Club
Lilyfield
Oddfellows' Harbor
Labor League
Civic Parliament
Railway Commissioners
Australian Gaslight Company
Telepanhe Departant
Camperdown
Alexandria
Ashfield
Balmain
Botany
North Botany
Canterbury
Cocord
Darlington
Drummoyne
Enfield
Erskine—ville
Glebe
Huster’s Fill
Hurstville
Kers—rath
Manly
Marafel
North Budner
Paddington
Petersham
Randwick
Redfern
Rockdale
Liverpool
NEW Music
WORMS
Beagte
comsTocs Wenis Bewie
Comateen Gey Lal
Voice OF the People
Bytal
Telien
Isaak
Anita
Gseyolue
Esormeur
Sowciment
Pat Wei
Vatican
Bywgiste News
Torrespane
Weilés
Breowe
Fem
Wade
Aunt Niga
Parbie
Wadia
Rae Pets Ag
North Sydney Water Supply
Dixon V. Schweppes
DR. Greldons
Blynn
the Geisha
Mosman Progress
Association
Miss Hanlon
Cerebos
Burrenit Street
Brissy Peasy
Woran
Lavics
Godin
SETA
Wiens
Bey the
Bude
Monsia
Feng
Salret Street
Syonet
Open
Marek
Felauy Hall
Wilfe
Mimakzon
Diere
Bal
Essenberg
Aelemfloa
Gracy
God
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