Plague Case Outbreak Linked to Rat Infestations in Sydney
A recent arrival from the Northern State has died from plague in Sydney. Health officials report widespread rat infestations and ongoing containment efforts with shipboard fumigation and destruction of rats. Authorities warn another outbreak may occur but emphasize no alarm, noting lessons from last year’s epidemic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warerter
Tom Uversland
Sydney
Miftaly
Bowwret
Po Greet Digunes
Alec
Darling Ferbot
Plague Case Report From Dr Tidswell in Sydney
Dr Tidswell reports a new plague case in Sydney involving James Ernest Dersington of 37 Spring Street Waverley and O'Connell Street, with infection spreading to employer's site. The Board of Health orders disinfection, searches for infection sources, and rat control as inquiries continue into the outbreak and potential wider diffusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tocelynd
Tidawell
Revara
Hou
Sydey
James Ernest Dersington
Spring-etreet
Waveriay
S! O'Connell-Street
Sydney
Sidney Trew
Dyast
Pirates of
Mim
Queen Shalion Tor Ark
Board of Hearth Wit
Voon Totay
Ead
Bacars
Daloc
Thes Department
Cour
Fumigation of Sewers Reported at Water Board Meeting
A Water and Sewers Board report says sewer fumigation resumed in December. Large and small sewer sections were treated with steam blowers and suction, including Main Street to Erskine Street and Castle Street to Laboratorium precinct. Engineers noted improved operations would show after rain when rats are flushed to the harbor. crews increased by reallocating workers and deploying large blowers on major reticulation lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main-street
Putlingerst
Ferrs-lune
Lazer Fort-atres
Argyle-street
Combecland-atreet
Princematreet
Suesex-atreet
Erskine-street
Bhelley Street
Lime-street
Slip
Underwood-street
Beine
New Tram Lines to Open Monday in Sydney
The Pitt and Castlereagh Street tram lines near completion will be handed to the Railway Commissioners by the Works Department for operation. Official trial planned this week with opening likely Monday. Trains will replace George Street services, running every two minutes to the Quay with a loop from Post Street to Castlereagh Street. A steam tram line to Little Bay Hospital extending from Randwick Rile Range is set to open Monday serving Crickville or Seaside settlement with future expansion toward La Perouse to Botany Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitt and
Castlereagh Streets
Acon A
Railway Commie Mioners
Works Department Wey
Tums
George-Street
Castlereagh
Fort Macquarie
Randwick Rile Range
Little Bay Hospital
Drockbelderw
Timber duties stir New Zealand stance in timber export plan
Melbourne dispatch reports New Zealand Prime Minister Sect ion telegraphed the Federal Prime Minister pledging to press an export timber duty bill. The measure would levy duty on all exported timber except sleepers. Cabinet has not yet approved the proposal, awaiting final passage of the Commonwealth tariff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Section
Pratuler
New Zealand
Bax
Pedder
Shooting Case at Thames Affects Rayal Holal Owner
Our Own Correspondent reports an afternoon shooting at Thames, about forty miles southeast of Auckland. A middle aged man named Moore fired three shots at Mr. Howard, proprietor of the Rayal Holal, and then killed himself. Howard was not seriously injured. The motive appears linked to a grievance over the operation of the Imperial Mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Thames
Moore
Howard
Rayal
Holal
Howerd
Hood
A Wife Resorts to the Revolver in North Fitzroy
Melbourne Wednesday afternoon a shooting case near North Fitzroy ended with Christine Gopper, 22, firing a blank revolver at her husband Daud, 24, who stood three feet away in a kitchen. The bullet grazed his shoulder. she was arrested and charged with intent to murder. She claimed she could have killed him but chose not to, stating he had prior assault charges. Court remanded bail granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
North Fitzroy
Christine Gopper
Arthur Gopper
Bfe
Daud
Pilzray
Fanny Leauason
Tobreyleird
Mt Waa
Hara
Davideuu
Danwe
O'Hare
Mrs. O'Mara
O'Hara
Laura
Ewings
Mrs. O'Hara
Davidson
Abe
O'Har's
Ballee
Thomas Tickle
Tamworth
Somerton
Ranger's Valley
Glen Innes
Somertow
Iain Davidson
Wuile Hérget
Berger
Ducasian
Witsees
Davidson Tetors
Bauan
Sully
Gorastone
Buresu
George Gumn
Bad Pol
The Redfern Betting Case at Water Police Court
The Redfern Betting Case resumed before Mr W M Furiape DSM. James Henry Taylor 24 Certs and George Bond clerk of unlog a Toom In 2 Bouse 50 Regentstwer Redfern faced charges of betting with contrary to Act 29 Viktoria 30 28. Crown argues prior convictions. Bond fined £30 or four months hard labor Bond and Taylor faces imprisonment terms of £45 and £30 or respective months with 21 days to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Henry Taylor
Certs
George Bond
Regentstwer
Redfern
Viktoria
Water Police Court
W. Mt Mfuriape
DSM
Convic
Cergill
Taylor
State Parliament Opens Deliberations On Trade Refunds
Both Houses met in session as the Assembly heard Premier Whidden claim no complaints from Liu merchants about representation and duties. Mr. Whidden sought communication with the Federal Treasurer who plans ten refunds, but Mr. Lee argued the issue lies between importers and the Federal Government, not this Government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whidden
Liu
Whiddon
Dsd
Lee
Baulkham Hills Tram Extension Debate in Parliament
Parramatta diaryinsiders report MLAs O Conor and Moxhem pressed the Minister for Works to extend the Baulkham Hills tram a mile beyond the current route. They noted the commission needs an enabling bill to run through a town. The minister said extension must wait, and an enabling bill might be introduced this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parramatta
Mestre
O'Conor
Moxhem
Boelkham Hills
Truti
O'Eullivan
Railway traffic and grain trade suffer delays in heavy season
The railway traffic remains very heavy with 7090 bales per day in late season. Excess load is due to late shearing and the railway department having limited staff to handle grain and produce. Half year revenue trails last year by about £100,000, though a pickup is expected in the next three months amid a heavy grain crus.
Actor Perry's Cure After Severe Bowels Pain At Sydney Park
The article recounts Mp. Charles Perry, a famed circus performer, being found exhausted by a police sergeant at Albion Park and treated for chronic bowel inflammation. Doctors said the condition could not be cured until Pink Pills from Dr Willems aided recovery, restoring appetite, sleep, and strength. Perry’s Savoy address is given as 73 Yrusert street, Rewale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Perry
Messia
William~ Son
Garner
Musgrove
Mac Perry
Freeman
Sydney
Mr. Perry
Mlus Tye
Farage
Ir Perry
Tany
Getty
Musth
Setatie
Willams’ Medicine Co
Quest
Byaney
That Woollarra Sensation James Lennos Arrested
The young man James Lennos was shot at Woollahra on October 15 by Constable Harper. Transported to Paddington Police Court on charges of breaking and entering the dwelling of Captain Michael Carey, Lennos remains weak from a compound fracture of the left leg and was remanded for eight days. He was moved from St Vincent’s Hospital to Darlinghurst Gaol for medical treatment and is under care as the court adjourns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lennos
Uc Woollahra
Harper
Cleil Ambulance Brigade
Pad-dington
Michael Cerey
Woollahra
Gelsber
Tewaa
Cruge
Lennon
Difle
Naebon
Bartingurst Geol
Welarwlay
Jeruonn
St Wilshire
Sane
The O'Hara Divorce Case Continues in Court
Andrew O'Hara sues Emma June O'Hara for dissolution of marriage amid adultery allegations against the husband with Joy Lidus Davidean. Testimony details visits, conflicts, and familial tensions as witnesses describe conduct, relationships, and household events following the New Year.
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Dustic
Simpson
Andrew O'Hara
Xinner
Velvetor
Clarevaulx
Eer
Glen Toes
Emma June O'Hara
Tete
Joy Lidus
Davidean
Guru
Ile Peillone
Loss of the Royal Tar Wreck Inquiry Ends
An inquiry into the Royal Tar wreck found negligence by Captain Morrison, suspending his certificate for six months. The vessel struck Shearer Rock near Auckland on November 25, after leaving port with witnesses noting a light ground swell and timing. Mayne was seen sober but later impaired. the inquest criticized the crew’s conduct while exculpating some roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Attersooe
Morrison
Beraue Royal
Amd
Dhearee Rock
Nauk Bn
Tirilir
August Raudeen
William Mayne
Skoutman
Withems
Chater
Witnems
Shearer Rock
Mayne
Luk
Bern
Uigler ii
Cadet Rifle Meeting at Public Schools Cadet Corps
The annual meeting of the Public Schools Cadet Corps rifle section held at Ragwitch Title Hangs featured 250 competitors and multiple shooters scoring over 3 points. Participants included Harry Liger Auburn North and A Mippertiell MebMeidh Neich sur wondy Smith Burwood L Nosbam Girneh HF Sax GHewiya, with detailed scoring and a demonstration at 3 paces from the pistol. The event was conducted under the direction of Linutgueu Colonel Prat and Dr. Dove D.S.O adjutant of the Cadet Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publi
Batudlions
Ragnwich
Genernay
Ls Boyn Eins
Campwthore
F. Purdy
Wileon Ueekmuestl
Mata
Boyd
Matehey
Fay Hannan
Pesthurst
Couper
Fidil- Witk
Craig [Liverpeat) Jr
Wileon
Cleveland-street
Siuare
Woon
Chatswood
Tnrmsell
Croydon Watks
Richardy
Burepoai
Hooktus
Parramatta South
St. — Ride
Seairal Bey
Bauman
Peakbari
Sylsuture
Zere
Bavlboy
Henepey
Bagdboy Blythe
Ceria
Linutgueu
Prat
Ay Tain Dove
D.S
Cadet Corps
Kensington Races Fourteen-Three Handicap Results
In a busy Kensington card, THYKESS edged TERY with CARA Ue and Chemmed close behind in a fourteenth-three handicap. Other events included the Trial Stakes won by Wullenite and the Fourteen-Two Handicap where Prioress led Pride by a neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al'Mabow
Bill Dean
Trinnet
Klity
Clandmel
the Berl
Cara U
Signore
Bette
Earl
Betts
A Lengih
Tim
Imaatssee
Pourtrenonz Vanlicap
Aly Forlones
Clare
Murphsy
Warnelty
Sir Edward
Dally
Myatbe
Marieka
Bertings
Myalba
Dolly
Ving
Tod Aibers
Wooty
Turtonge Puctutue
Yevesgryerseserrie Canzon
Toy
Welstanan
Berilng
Pletare
Can von
Conatge
Imiu
Bemws
Gailimored Cos
METUA
Ier Starlers
Bideline Ef
Gruatny
Ieck Spal
Patiodll Fidget
Mamet
Jodlan
Kinig Wager
Eta
Sterling
Tine
Saasec
Haut la
Whitbread
Prioress
Gallimaray
Olle
Pride
Dully
Lote
Tub
Katja
Bobo
Thae
Dmin
Kensington Hangical
Carlotta
Gallimoney
Stanlyy Mictuer
Connell
Petrel
Sovereien
Jasper
Flower Girl
Muscat
Cora HT
Hetting
Wen Uy
Longihe
Tims
Fragmented OCR narrative details a policing incident
Readable segments describe a police operation near a city in a period style, noting arrests and the handling of a suspect. Mentions officers, a car journey, a court case, and a public reaction with procedural terms. No clear dates or named places are settled due to the damaged text.
Hay items and sheep losses threaten local district
A rouseabout’s hut valued at £100 burned at Creswick’s Topra Street, insured for £40 by the Victoria Insurance Company. Over 400,000 sheep have moved from the Hay district in two months due to scarce feed and water. The stock route from Hay to Narrandera is in poor condition. Wool thefts worth many thousands are reported. A coroner’s inquest on Charles Innes found dead on Osler plains, ruled death by thirst and exhaustion.
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Creswick
Nee
Victoria Tewrance Company
le Hay
Cho
Hay
Narrandera
Charles Innes
Osler
Excellent Defence Clears Accused In Theft Case
At Central Police Court a man cleared his name by testifying he was in gaol during the theft wire. A gaol official supported the alibi claiming release on Monday after weeks’ detention. The magistrate pressed an officer who gave confused remarks about the case before the bench concluded the accused could not be the thief. The defendant faced a later charge at Water Police Court for more missing items valued at five pounds.
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Ategil
Central Police Court
Guaervesting
Sydney Wool Sales Report From Tageday Auction
The auction totaled 850 bales with 642 bales sold and 3175 noted privately. Prices remained steady amid strong demand for grease wool, with notable bids from The Cooperative Company and Liviegs marked lots. Quality varied from excellent to fair, some consignments showing fat or poorly sorted wool, while overall values held firm.
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Waalane Vrothes
Vail Meare
Ocie Caron and
Ealit
Areson Haying
Mess Winchrombe
Cartesapa Company
Liviegs
Medias Cober
Waddell Visit to Cowra and Convent Entertainment
State Treasurer Waddell and district representative arrived in Cowra, attended a Brigidine Convent school entertainment crowded with locals, and departed on the midnight train. In legal news, Wolfe pleaded guilty to illegally offering cigars to a poker machine user on George Street, with sentencing of four tenths gaol plus hard labor. witnesses from Abel and Company testified about payments and receipts, while Wilkison failed to account for funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowra
Weddell
Brigidide/ Convent school
Bilsa Byibewar
Quevonlans
Rummons Court
Yeasterday
Fu Wolfe
George-street
Hunter's
Imi
Nicholas Maher
Morekeeper
Hunter's Bum
Theresa Ritchie
St Banter's HJ
Abel and Company
Wilkinsen
Water Licensing Court deals with renewals and tenancy terms
In Laca Victoria a man named Robert Walker is involved in a case before the Water Licensing Court. Crown Law Office cites proposed renewal conditions tied to Mocks remupet tenants while distinguishing Moezeres as Wembley tenants. A separate injury report mentions Wickert King, 18, of Porvich Street Glebe, injured at a sawmill accident with multiple fractures and medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Walker
Laca
Pear Geslong
Vic
Passouns
Cargall
Crown Law Offic
Wickert
Porvich-street
Glebe
Aertun AceVicot
Keart Timber Company
Miner rating and council debate on mine safety
A chaotic City Council meeting centers on mine safety and regulation amid the storm of conflicting opinions. Mayors and officials argue over plans, funding, and enforcement while residents press for stricter oversight and rapid action.
Fragmented ode to heroism and mystery from a faded page
A garbled stream of phrases and names from a historical clipping mentions heroism, punishment, and ritual terms alongside disjointed references to people, places, and events. The text reads like OCR noise with scattered proper nouns and possible dates, rendering a coherent narrative unclear.
Beware of Counterfeits and Fake Health Claims
A garbled notice warns readers about counterfeit products and fraudulent claims related to a tonic marketed for therapeutic value. It mentions caution against deceptive endorsements and stresses consumer vigilance online and in commerce.
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Redfern Betting Case
State Parliament
Baulkham Hills
Kensington Races
Vim
Maconochie
Ateves
Epsing-Street
Etdwet
Healta “Food Co
Royal Arcade
Waters
Charles Bik
Merhiehlig
Lord-Street Silop
Mbber
Abnat
Ase
UerUvEn
Cetaery
Hiyary Chatham Thompson
Sydney Wool Sales
Waddell
Mr. Y. Stanton
Munya
Cen
Ulli Couneil
Alderaan Neald
Drecen
MR. J. Hughes
Wavetleine Maeder Slim
Mtu
Soren Bel Sd
Tereet
Madimala
Ernie Ng
Eerie Pweilian
Osnerk
Etomarh Reurisg
Ameatines
MconVenicem
Fond
Sue Witt
al Beale
Mr Bibaras
Baye
Werner
Sony Degrey
Clements Toole
Ward
Mer
Dun Bo
Clemens Teale
Aires
Liane
Ae Praktions A
D. Toohey, L., Brewery
Elizabeth ST
Brewers and
Wise & Spirit Merchants
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