Sydney's Federal Festivals Pavilion Preparations Revealed
Readable portions describe construction for a grand pavilion in Sydney’s parklands. Workers retrofit domed designs, timberwork, and decorative finishes to welcome a Governor General and public displays. Illuminations and garden layouts are planned to draw crowds for the long anticipated civic event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Pokinina
Baluniay
Hay
Fares Cove
Austra
Gracial
Jy Priwele
Ovine
Thorsiay Jace
Severe Sauly and Company
Fener
Beavnifil
Fianie
Lipet
Broutke
Lamar Gero
Ley
mMp
Auntalia
Carrie Wit
Gantous
Bam
Medich
Betwen
Prrest
Ealdon
Ereh
Hyde Park
Sostiane Nosalag
Commonwealth celebrations in Sydney parade plans and pulls
An early 1901 Sydney report outlines parade and decoration plans for Commonwealth celebrations. It details choir performances, government allowances for workers to attend parades, volunteer roles, street arches, medal designs, and troop movement rules. It notes funds raised for charity, venue bookings, and accessibility for residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water and Sewerage Board
Moore
Alte
Hina Deen
Ubstorm
Swith
Pitt-street
Queena Square
Dountsin
Cidizepa
Decora Hing
Nortion
Exchange
Gaud-street
Commonwealth of Sydney
Sydney
Cestenpis Parke
Harpital
Nararrabi Land Board Debates Cas Creek Valuations
Narrabri Land Board meets to review cases on Saturday evening with heavy losses reported. Key points include the Boolcarrol exchange proposal, value of improvements under Crown claims, fencing requirements, and appraisals for homestead selections. The board deliberates before adjournment, noting appeals possible on partial interest.
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Narrabri
M'Gumstie
Crown
A. L. Scheragore Hx
Edgerol
Sheldon
Wriboe
Schwager
Eberdon
Local Official Notes Funds for Roadworks
A district member recalls receipt of sums from the Minister for Works intended for Isla cut la Regwici and Marion street Lelhardt. He mentions 200 from the same quarter to cover expenditure on the Balmain road. The exchange occurs at the Twoslet of the infar.
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Seuss Wtar Wan
Papet Connell
Isla Cut la Regwici
Marion Street
Lelhardt
Balmain
Wallatuchoa Wan
Divorced Woman’s Petition Dismissed in Rural Court
Elizabeth Mills sought divorce from Samuel Mills on cruelty and desertion grounds. Judge Simpson dismissed the petition after testimony, then delayed judgment awaiting an appellate ruling, which upheld the dismissal, leading to a decree of judicial separation instead.
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Justice Simpson
Elizabeth Mills
Samuel Mills
Fahey
Mills God Mills
Royce
Fils Honor Grants Divorce for Adultery Case
Judge Fils Honor granted Frederick Petersen a divorce from Mary Jane Petersen on grounds of adultery with James Lauwerens. The court found evidence credible and awarded the decree nisi, to be moved absolute in three months, with costs charged to the co respondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Petersen
Mary Jane Petersen
James Lauwerens
Sige
Mather
Hougr
Cgeriralle
Flo
Fils
Capital Site Report Revealed by Land Appeal Court
From Alexander Oliver president of the Land Appeal Court and commissioner to Inquire Into proposed federal capital sites we receive a copy of the commission report. The bulky volume with appendices exceeds 100 pages of printed matter and includes more than 20 inspected items. The commissioner gathered substantial information with the capitil question impacting the State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Oliver
Land Appeal Court
Commission Ndse
TRE Early Closing Bill Sparks Labor Department Delay
The Department of Labor and Industry has not received vice regal assent for the Early Closing Act Amendment Bill, leaving the department unable to provide refined information on several provisions and impacting its ability to address associated measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Labor and Industry
Legislative Council
Dave Avizen
Ite
Provivoos
Death From Poisoned Arrow Intrigues Lagos Nigeria Link
Mr David Wynford Carnezie, youngest son of the Earl of Southesk, dies from a wound believed due to a poisoned arrow in Nigeria. Born in Britain, educated at Charce house and Royal Indian Engineering College, he later pioneered West Australian gold fields and led an interior expedition. He joined the Nigeria Protectorate service as Assistant Resident in the Middle Niger. Married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Wynford Carnezie
Cable
Nigeria
Earl of
Southesk
Bio
Busen Murray
Earl of Dimmore
Charce House
Royal Indian Engineering College
Cooper's Bill
Australia
West Australie
Agai
Western
Austrais
Carnedie
Nigeria Protectorate
Niger
Witness Faints in Darlin-Dwret Quarter Session
A 14 year old boy fainted in the witness box during a cave bearing at the Darling-Dwret Quarter Session on Monday. He narrowly avoided injury as he fell from the bar but was caught by a court official. Judge Rogers blamed the mood and adjourned for about twenty minutes before the examination resumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darling- Dwret
Seexiona
Wituere
Rogers
Hanne
Jobo Herley
Joba Pinu
Harry Constantine Elderyoe
Examisarion
Dublie Wee Sminalon
Norman Coutts
Executive council meeting notes report formal session
The executive weekly meeting of the Easmotive Council was held yesterday with Sir Frederick Darley presiding. The business transacted was chiefly of a formal character. The expected appointment of the Dental Bard did come before the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easmotive Council
Frederick Darley
Clark Island Project Details Incomplete
Fragmentary notes describe a plan to probe Clark talent and a scheme involving fields, salt, and a western area near 204. The text is garbled but indicates work in progress and a hand-held approach by entities named We ba Uidan and Seques, with limited clear actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ark Belne Dona Tavern
Clark
Rennin
Thepianion
Seques
The Aberdeen Steamer Sophocles Arrives at Smith's Wharf
The Sophocles, newly added to Thompean's Astra Haw fest, arrived at Millura Point harbor and berthed at Smith's Wharf. The ship, once a Liverpool White Star liner, proved a valuable Aberdeen addition with many passengers from Cape Town to Sydney aboard, and a parade of officers and troops greeted the vessel. A roster lists names of sailors, doctors, and officers aboard, including Major Savage, Captain Kyngdon, and Lieutenant-Colonel Kelly, alongside Bushmen and Imperial units, as Royal Navy and colonial personnel escorted to barracks. The ship carried numerous passengers for Sydney from London, among them Mrs Lenger and infant, Mr A. Lucene, and others, with agents Dalgery and Co. handling arrangements.
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Sophocles
Thompean
Smith's Wharf
Millura Point
Sydney
Thompson
Capetown
Bard
Bophoolea
Evening News
H. Clark
Savage
Kyngdon
Pearce
Doe
Anderson
Kelly
Duala
Larutenant Newton
Adie
Black
Corpor Dele
Ly B. Maund
Pelvate H. Gates
Nsw
J Fr Christison
BR. d. Roe
Austria “Horse
Prive
Cuddy
AMC
Prive Eames
AQLC
Prive Ni Fulmer
Aglcz
G. Kyndon
Raal N.s.we
CK Unwin
W. Naylor
J. Fi. Greesaway
Gaul
A. K. Plowman
R.A.A
London
Arena
Stes Helley
Amy
Mra. Lenger
Infant
Mra. Foot
Mins Wume
A. Lurene
Silas Roberteau
Ae. Willocks
Mills
J.M. Berra
J. A Teppine
Madam
GO. Heath
Mire
B. Scholle
W. Polly
Seuleman
Lars
Morayian
Firay
A Thomsen
Rcond Nineyen
Aetond
Strathdoi
Itd
R Harrison
Aberdée
R. Pope
Aristides, Mex Srs, Dalgery and Company
Return of Captain Cortis
The Lieutenant-Governor received a cable from the High Commissioner for South Africa yesterday stating that he Abenteen left Capetown on December 7, embarking on board for Sydney Captain XN. Cortin, of the NBT. Medical Staff Corps.
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South Africa
Abenteen
Capetown
Sydney
XN. Cortin
NBT. Medical Staff Corps
Sunken corael wreck sold at city market auction
The sunken steamship Cormel near the Macleay River entrance was sold at public auction yesterday at the City Mart. The price realised was £9 under special conditions, with John Williams listed among details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cormel
Macleay River
City Mart
John Williams
Illness of an MLA prompts care and residence notes
Mr Martane MLA and member of the Public Works Committee has been seriously ill. He was treated at a private hospital and has recovered enough to be moved to his residence at Dulwich to continue convalescence.
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Martane
Public Works Committee
Dulwich
Mayor of Sydney Defers Resignation Decision
Sir Matthew Harris states to an Evening News reporter that he will not resign as mayor. He cites no legal provision allowing a mayor-elect to assume duties before his term begins and will remain in office until December 31, per the Amending Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Harris
SLA
Evening News
Greta Disaster Inquiry Named Commissioner Wade Leads Probe
Mr G C Wade, a lawyer, has been appointed by Minister Pesan to conduct a special inquiry under the Coal Mines Regulation Act into the Gret a colliery disaster at Greta and report on its causes and implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Wade
Darrieter-at-law
Pesan
Lines
Coal Mines Regulation Act
Gréta
Burwood Severage Extension Approved by Public Works
Burwood Council and Public Works Department discuss sewer and stormwater works. A reading from the Minister confirms approval of extensions on Momebush Creek from Nicholson Street to Mitma Street and from Spring Street to Angel Road at an estimated cost of £1505.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burwood
Harive
Public Works Department
Matsy'n
Council
Belen
Horsing the Imperial Cavalry Offer Accepted for 165 Horses
Lieutenant Colonel Burns of the N.8,V. Regiment of Lancers secured government approval to provide 165 horses for the visiting imperial cavalry in Sydney. The total includes contributions from Brisbane, Maitland, Camden, and other towns, with auctions planned after camp use. Burn’s letter thanks officers and owners for their prompt support. The new Broken Hill municipal seats opened with a carnival, drawing about a thousand people.
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Hurns
N.8
V. Regiment of Lancers
Jem Than Fort
Australia
Lancers
England
Alderahet
Fanalog
Castro
Markweil Maitland
M'Avli- Ty
Camden
Ceptain Brunod
Parramatta
Weston
Albion Park
Iain Bowman
Singleton
Hickmond
Harris
Newcantle
Tulloch
Scone
Rosebery Park Races Trial Walter Manticap and More
At Rosebery Park trials, contenders including Walter Manticap and Misty Mora led a crowded card. Bets favored Prioress and Tricky with close finishes in multiple heats, Beale M. J and Mirth and Bineskip also drawing wagers before races.
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Walter Manticap
Madiga
NBCU
Wb CM
WBA
Little Lea
Misty Mora
Margaret
Delay Ellern
Flima
Kreeg- Pourteen
Wandicap
Hsu
Veike Sane
Prioress
Fat Connell Harmony
Dat
Mernei
Ellen
Tal TW
Harknead
Taree
Camilla
Mand Needham
Om Prioress
Egalnat
Wan
Lengiba
Tiss
Ails Ieee
Prigroa
Treeorm
Mada
Bapeeted
Lew
Weller
Lola
Glew
Decorum
Stiec
Ofpssy
Lawful Right of Yan Sparks Arch Objection
A Woolfshe Council meeting discusses a proposed triumphal arch at Queen and Oxford. Dr Kendall objects to obstructed view and a BACONY use offer. letters from residents prompt referral to the colonel's solicitor to determine true rights under law.
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Woolfshie Council
TM. Kendall
Queen St
Beding
Queen
Oxford
Ald
Elepiees
Trickett
X Aalicitor
Exael
General dealer in crime case before Central Court
A man named McCarthy faced Central Court after being observedacting suspiciously and a parcel found at a door contained Indy's Wigbidreas. He pleaded guilty to forgery and was sentenced to three months with an additional month for embezzlement. officers questioned him in relation to other alleged crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allanwoo
Geo. M'Carty
Roan
Feng
Indy
Central Court
Ieeaca
Amaultiog
Amaulliog
Porgers
Doyle
Armidale Sessions Guilty Verdicts and Sentences
In Armidale on Tuesday before Judge Herdon, Arm Htoore was found guilty of break in and entering with intent to steal and sentenced to ten years. Annie Joes pleaded guilty to stealing from a person and was sentenced to six months. Andrew P. Cunaipenam was fined £3 for supplying liquor to an intoxicated person. The jury was locked up overnight and returned a guilty verdict on another charge. The judge called the case the worst he had heard and rejected an application under the Pyret Offenders Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armidale
Bellalone
Herdon
Wis
Arm Htore
S Workston
Annie Joes
Andrew P. Cunaipenam
Minister visits Bungendore amid local appeals and theatre changes
The Minister for Works visited Bungendore on Tuesday, greeted by local committees and residents urging preservation of the First Australian Horse. The Minister stated troops would be kept active, while health concerns and troop deployments were discussed. Indirect mentions include a Parramatta court transfer, a miner Notman case, a theatre shift away from The Three Musketeers, and a forthcoming Royal Pardon stage.
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Bungendore
Queanbeyan
Iles
Sr. Welch
J. Wedanuets
Huntord
J.P
O'Sullivan
P. Donnelly
O’rullivan
Pambala
Parramatta
Meader
Héral
Stephes Mewlinaen
J. C. Ray
J. Notman
Notman
Itania
Criterion Theatre
Con
Sulie
Wea Srovgst
Central Police Court
Elgat
Marge of Baring
Ber
Bankruptcy in Baker's Bwamp Sequestration Proceedings
Voluntary sequestration hearing records show Charles Varum of Baker's Bwamp and others facing certificate applications and examinations. Officials report modest assets, regular payments to creditors, adjournments, and meetings adjourned to later dates with witness examinations continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Varum
Baker
WL Palmer
Axatgnen
Dart Wilson
Ry Rowiant Gover
Whitehead
Ile Rupert
James Pammore
Una
John Frederik Small
Desirables in South Africa Debate Law and Immigration
Maritzburg report notes international concern over undesirables and fugitives. It cites Australia Britain and Italy warning that outlaws may relocate, while South Africa seeks a lawful code to govern arrivals and enforcement administered by above reproach officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maritzburg
Aape
Toad Authority Taal
Austraia
Sul Africa
Farner
Australia
Billykre
Pacis
Weber Dunes
Xsw
Victoria
South Africa
Fatal Mining Accident at Mock TH Mine in Broken Hill
Four miners were at work on the 400 level when slips collapsed, crushing Plaminer and killing him. The others escaped with minor injuries as the group was crowded together. The incident occurred this morning at Mock TH Mine in Broken Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broken Hill
Plaminer
Fire at a Performance in Cordwa Causes Panic
During a School of Arts event by Use Val Variety Company a kerosene fire broke out on stage as four performers and two women were present. The audience panicked as the flames spread, two acts halted, and the performance was briefly stopped. Authorities reported no serious injuries.
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Cordwa
Turedas
School of Arts
Use Val
Tootlights
Ranie
Shipping and court notes dominate Port Tarwis report
Abrupt wartime style dispatch from Port Tarwis records shipping tensions, court actions at Central Deijes Court, and police cases. Aboriginal prisoners escaped from Wret ham Gaol are noted with remarks about recapture prospects, while shipowners and workers clash on wages and transport. Local civic matters include jury revisers and calls for legal protection for jurors.
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Central Deijes Court
Istics
Hyde
Port Tarwis
Wretham
Waamen
Charlie Gullivan
A Butaber
Charpe
Messi
Retiern
Charles Wcarthy
Atree
Coxetahia
Adillion
Sagintraten
Bethune Om Wonlay
Vast London Market Notes From A Prolonged Trading Session
Fragmented OCR text outlines a dense London share market page with numerous company names, prices, and trading figures. It references Adelaide and Melbourne sections, multiple brokers, and a broad array of securities, with scattered figures and column headers. The readable material conveys a busy financial roster and market activity though details are garbled.
A Husband's Application in a City Divorce Action
A court document describes a wife seeking support and property rights as her husband faces an application for separation. The piece notes the judge's remarks and references to marital status, alimony, and possible property division amid the legal process. The text reflects a local newspaper report on a domestic case and includes names and places as cited in the source.
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George
Macquarie
Trecia
Wilkins
Cehinics
Hitena Ur
Uni
Apo
Syddiey
Arosa
Victoria Barracks
Pud
Mingion
Eniné Olbee
Commonwealth
South Afria
Comiapinta
Tale Park
van Oliain
Vieluris
Seaim
Geantig
Central Committee
Marramatta
consideraHon
Iside
Syimey
Willine
Bidney
Narrabri Land Board
Petersen
W. J. Trigkelt
MLC
Esal
Binns
Bourke
Lang
Belmore
Aadaonere
Cooke
Flinders Seaksal
Phillip
Denieon
Pyrmont Dale
Cook
Ng Bitzroy
A Philip Sons
Denisat
Pyrmont
THE
Clark Island
Cortis
Greta
Broken Him
Rosebery Park
Tui
MR. O'Sullivan
Shipping
Depantu Riek
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Eeesi
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Lake von Ceenete
Miltie Queen
Ameestel
Kestow
Hrwnsen
Perseveraaer
Kade
Orvye
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Ench
Livia
Ramsies
Marey Pamar
Enmeanien Gore
Barston
Enor Dal
Spasey
Tapi
Wade
Uilinnne Steeke Lake Firs Arcule
Ctorade
Cormertial of
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Adelaide
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Alee
Madle
Sen Toy
Ape
Cee Tip
Sy Cope
Phe
Ods
Revehiy
Brian Lati
Ate
Pesce
Norths
Fauve
Maanee
Cole
Compldave
Mareen
Clee
Priceoviary
Wrassis Fa
Berteem OM
Bear Kieniet
Rontenat
Talline
Gorton
Mason
Dualice Weiler
Mr. Buchersao
Warborner
Jude
Phriadiale Nien
Chur
Mary Ager New Fort
Lee Lyaumfer
Guste
Atue Central
Sammons Coser
Momilay
Aamir Clarke
Jewph Lopez
Asetease
Diveda
Genotta Visernt
Syma
Wwthmasing West
Areder
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