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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1905
Page
4
A Tamworth letter to the Evening News argues for rapid resumption of a near-border estate to unlock growth. It calls for a jury to determine fair land values for taxation and resumption, warns against high commissions amid the Myall Creek controversy, and urges Mr. Ashton to proceed with the next resumption.
The piece notes harmonious prorogation across New South Wales Parliament and hints at future trouble from Mr. O'Sullivan. It compares Queensland and South Australia, where governors and premiers threaten reforms and criticize the upper houses. The piece uses melodramatic imagery to describe political tension and stalled bills.
A vintage style advertisement touts Roberts Wine and Spirit Store at Market Street next George Street. It lists Roberts Famous Whisky varieties, prices per bottle and per unit, plus champagne and schnapps. The ad emphasizes low prices and wide selection for Christmas gifts and celebrations.
The piece argues that Christmas gift exchanges shift from genuine goodwill to self interest. It traces how private generosity, once distinct from business practice, gradually becomes a trade tactic to attract customers. Trade and social pressure push boxes toward commercial ends, undermining sincere holiday charity.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a claim that Mr Ashton and Opa Herat pressured a party to take someone to a jury. The readable lines reference compulsory action and a forced outcome. Exact names and places are unclear due to garbled wording.
Cable reports Prince Bulow moves to evacuate German residents from Elza Riga and Liban as Riga hosts a Baltic German regiment for local defense. Berlin eyeing rapid warning systems in residences near the city to enable swift evacuation amid potential attack.
London dispatch notes troops in Brest seeking to repudiate revolutionary propaganda. They express remorse for their prior allegiance, oppose insurgent rhetoric, and hand over ringleaders to authorities as part of peaceable demobilization after meeting in Moscow.
The article reflects mixed sentiment after New Zealand defeats Wales following wins over England Ireland and Scotland. It notes British bias and cautions against boastful posturing while praising New Zealand rugby glory and Wales’ smaller stature.
The congress presses for immediate reforms including universal suffrage and abolition of oppression, while seeking amnesty for political offenders and abolition of capital punishment. Delegations met Premier Talay, who warned Congress that failure to grant demands could trigger war.
London report notes the government has remitted a portion of debt payments on the imperial debt. The article mentions a remittance and ongoing interest concerns, with emphasis on monetary handling and national financial posture.
The Royal Commission on the Railway Department met in the Executive Council Chamber with members Judge Rogers GA Wilson EB Kaor and J Garlick as secretary. Attending were C Oliver Kirkcaldie Felton B North and W Thow with counsel and representation from Mrs B A Smith Mr Holman and Mr Cohen MLA. Witnesses and witnesses’ numbers were debated as to how long the inquiry would take while criticism of the previous contracts was raised.
London dispatch with garbled OCR notes mentioning Paul’s Cathedral, a strange Bag and various names. The text hints at a subdued scene with Cylindral time references and Forskers denouncing John Burns to join the Caines, though the details are unclear.
London report records Secretary of the Treasury Jin T Shaw addressing Yale students. He asserts that upon Panama Canal completion and canal region development, the United States would become the mistress of the Pacific. The comment reflects postwar geopolitics and imperial ambitions.
London dispatch reports ongoing tension between China and Japan with warnings of heightened caution. Officials stress careful diplomacy as regional cooperation and stability hinge on restraint and dialogue.
London dispatch reports leaders in the Transvaal and Orange River Colony backing a new education scheme presented to the governor. The movement seeks to soothe Boer sentiment and support the Het Volk faction while addressing schooling policies and loyalty commitments.
London reports Licht of Magdeburg warns monthly downturn in beet sugar output with no rise in production, while claiming an alternate campaign forecasts an increase of 162 000 tons despite a 159 000 ton shortfall. The note emphasizes trade optimism amid fluctuating yields.
Bar silver in London quoted at 3s 6d per ounce with steady tone in Montay trade as market notes indicate minor price movement and cautious demand across commodities corridors.
Readers confront a sprawling article outlining a historic clash over where to locate the capital. The piece traces arguments from Premier and opposition figures, noting distances from Sydney and the impact on governance, with references to constitutional design and a January Premier’s conference.
Sydney correspondent reports that during September the Daily Mail claimed a significant exodus of farmers from New South Wales while Mr Coghlan argued the migration was overstated. He presented proofs of government immigration policy and denied Labour party declarations of war on capital and children.
A farmer named Tompkins Aled collapsed and died this morning while driving a potato cart toward a Bayticham Hillot store. He reportedly suffered a brain hemorrhage. bystanders attempted aid but were unable to revive him. The scene and cause are under local inquiry.
Advertised auctions outline payments to 61 dairy suppliers with 14 averaging over 2000 each month. Highest cheque 166 for one supplier at 9d per pound. Dairymen average about 1 per cow monthly. Also theatre notices announce upcoming performances and pastimes this week including Alned the Sailor showing Wednesday to Friday.
An OCR fragment lists excursion details for a Saturday afternoon trip with fare information. It references locations and reference numbers but is heavily garbled and unreadable in places. The readable parts show Newvistle and Tata and a price around 22 0, with markup suggesting a timetable or directory entry.
An unruly OCR fragment from Randwick training notes and racing jargon mentions various riders, horses, and venues in a tangled list. The text includes names such as Brendan Oru Gew Chernbiee and Joe Verde, with references to one mile race distances, trainers, and scattered event cues, all interwoven in a garbled stream of words and stray phrases.
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