Water supply report outlines Sydney canal leakage and controls
A report by the resident engineer to the Water and Sewerage Board details a canal leak at Wetnewing causing a two million gallons per day loss. Despite the breach the city kept its supply, with measures planned to curb waste, extend meter use, and enforce restrictions on garden and nonessential water use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engiserrin
Wetnewing
Bistreet
Chenge
Manly
Wad
Reed
Hamby
Lee
Jacob
Gommi
Garrard
Ural
Hesion
Arbitration Sought Over Garbage Destructor Contract
In Sydney court proceedings the dispute over the Warner Patent "Perfectus Refuse Destructor" contract led to a ruling that arbitration would resolve all disputes under New South Wales law. Counsel debated whether an engineer or a legal expert should serve as arbitrator, and Hon. EE. O'Connor was nominated pending approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamters
Howe
Warner
CB Skephen
W. Fi Breguss
FB. Dawnon
Am Honour
Inex
New South Wales
Plact
Sly
Unemployed Supported by City Works Plan
The Sista Minister for Works announced measures to absorb the unemployed with road works near the metropolis and increased cerebral water conservation efforts in the dry season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sista
Toceday
Writ of Error Involving Woman In Tales of Terbil
A writ of error heard before Justice Pring with Pollock as counsel. The case concerns Alice Stover accused of complicity in the birth of her child and the validity of her conviction. The Crown Solicitor argued the writ amid procedural questions and sentencing gestures in a Turbulent quarter sessions setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pring
Pollock
Alice Stover
Fragmented OCR record of city damage and fine
An unclear damaged notice describes an Alderman’s property damaged in a quarrel over a jug purse worth five pounds. It mentions a sentence or order and a week’s delay, with vague references to locations and further penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aod
Setault
Larmuses Mnaer
Huey
Ils
Asety
Sketch of Archibishop Temple life and career
A fragmented portrait traces Archibishop Temple from Rugby headmaster to Bishop of Exeter and London, culminating in his 1879 or 1885 elevations. The piece highlights his firm justice, blunt yet generous nature, and his ascent, noting early schooling, teaching roles, and reforms shaping his primacy in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sierra Leone
West Africa
Senta
Ener
Tealgg
Piret
Tample
Bullint
Tia College
Talt
Archbiakop
Staley, Jowett
Stafford North Lord Coleridge
Matthew Arnold
Howe
Twickenham
Rugby
Exeter
London
Returning Soldiers Delayed Message From Cape Command
The state premier receives a lelegrant from Sir Mwund Barton stating that the Cape Commanding declares several South Africa troops are returning. Names include Captain AB Perhgres, 3.W. Lancers, Lieutenant B. A. Sweetland with two troopers for Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mwund Barton
Cami
Cape
Dwamer Wilcannia
Tuck Sever
South Africs
Peihgres
W. Lancers
B. A. Sweetland
South
Death in Tumut Hotel Linked to Anthrax
Charlen Hubert Coultil, a sheep farmer from Tumut, died suddenly today at the Commercial Hotel. Authorities probe potential anthrax exposure as the cause of death after the incident occurred this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tumut
Charlen Hubert Coultil
Thie Moraine
Amihrex
The Southern Coal Trade Exposure Doubled in Markets
A terse report notes shifts in the Southern coal trade, with prices and demand fluctuating amid ongoing orders and market responses. Officials and traders discuss smaller shipments, price adjustments, and regional supply effects shaping the near term outlook.
Ramsay Bush Murderer Rammed into Society Legs
Yominy Moore a bushranger described as a below medium stature man of about 35 years, born near Brisbane and raised around Sydney. He traveled through the country during the Ramsay murder period, worked as a wool traveler and hotel guest, and spent time in Paprematta Gaol after a Hyde Park offence. He left prison last week and was seen drifting between Birwoal Ashfield and Ryde, performing dances for payments in rum and whisky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yominy" Moore
Blackhillow
Fessen
Tanrt Smith
Rammay
Mediui
Mays de Fe
Mamnilion
Ant
Rassires
Amd
Bourke
Cobat
Sydney
Balmain
Jayce
Imae Cremay
Migg
Dubbo
Moss Vale
Bowral Bilchen
Paprematta
Tires Monus
Hyde Park
Farramatta
Ryde
Accidents Strike Towns Across Districts Injuries Reported
A series of accidents occurred Tuesday and Wednesday across Peterstein Aberdeen Sydney and surrounding areas. A small boy was wounded by a stray bullet during practice, William Puckeridge suffered a fractured skull after a fall near Water Works Parade, Mrs Brophy was gored by a cow, and a ferry rider fainted but recovered. A Glebe foreshore worker fell from a roof and was hospitalized. In Molong two rifle accidents left one boy injured on Sunday while rabbit hunting, and another man was injured while deer-stalking nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterstein
Au- Tewy
Aberdeen
Yulestrest
Petersham
Abemien
Neven
Wiliam Suggett
Glebe Pott
Miten Street
Rogelle
Balmait
Bhinkin Cottage Hospital
Civil Ambulance Brigade
Tne
Molong
Sunder
Stojler
Jowice
Thomas Blaines
Redbank
Dulles
Manzer
Newington Poisoning Case Reveals Poisoned Medicine Mixup
Inquest into the death of Mary Hogan at Newington Asylum reveals a mix up with oxalic acid mislabelled as a harmless substance. Nurse Mary Lynch and staff testify oxalic acid kept separately and bottle labels misled caregivers, leading to fatal administration. Jury rules no negligence found but notes mislabelled bottles and similarities in containers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarramatla
Pistriot
Mary Hogwa
Newington Roy
Mary Agnes Lyngh
Newington Aqgium
Herm
St. Joseph's
Piel
Auburn
Mary Hogan
Wimlnieler
Witsass
Newington
Maynard Jetford
Newington Asylum
Ake
Taio
Aiden
Nat Mary Hogan
Nur Lynch
Reverend Mathew Waller Faces Community Debate in Lucknow
The Rev Mathew Waller of Us Ars wallen Coureh BM Lucknow is reluctant to address a union of his congregation. A forthcoming meeting on Mochay migat is announced with a terse statement that follows an expression of eginion from community members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathew Waller
Us Ars
Wallen Coureh
Lucknow
Market wrap: wheat prices firm amid NSW and Victoria notes
The report shows wheat futures firm with South Australian wheat quoted at 24s per bushel fob Port Adelaide for January shipments. It cites Katanga Katanga Katanga Katanga lines as available for Saturday delivery, and details various prices for oats maize and fodder. It also covers rabbit packing standards, export packing quality, and New South Wales versus Victoria rabbit branding concerns. Prices for widely traded staples and livestock are listed, with notes on barley, hay, straw, and other farm products and a call for improved packing methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Aus
Port Aariaide
Sud Alagte
Hetababe
London
Bock
Wedareday
Anetrallen Morigage
Anetrallen Morigage, Land, and Finance Company
Ihier Utonihs
Joln
Lance
Victoria
New Zealand
South Australis
New Howth Wales
New South Wales
Larze Adler
Cowrae
Churactrreiane Bidniaces
Ing
Laces
W. Gauui
New Earth Wales
Howe Shouid
Aid Bowe
Dulic
Abe Hares
Suesex-Street
Fragments Describe Shuffled Fruit Trade And Prices
The readable lines sketch a noisy fruit trade with mentions of fruiters and price notes. A jumble of terms hints at trade activity and pricing, including references to vendors and excursion plans, with scattered numbers suggesting market figures and sells.
Local Market Prices For Fruits And Produce (Fragment)
Readable items show citrus and tropical fruits with per unit prices and per case or belt quantities. Entries include nectarines mangosteen bananas pineapples watermelons grapes apricots tomatoes and more with varied regional labels and ambiguous dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emchen
Wincave
Breda
Tiumond Tivnr
Itoutite-Cave
Bansae Queensland
N. Queensland
Marguerites Sr
Minren
Theosoberriot
Aorknsbury
Queller
Elorwen
Moekinelont
Eyaey Suburban Ae
The Lonion lock Excledge Aisol upchanged to West Australian gel
The Sydper Swek Aschunes adjourned utter rourMng call for the Christmas and New Year holidays, and Will resume Wistness on Monday January 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonion
Aisol
Fieyer—Toya Bremen
Wilays Vd Mobile
Sulphide Corporation
London
Oermidites Sulew
Maby AL Hirst
Afereuutile Mutual Insurance
Marshalls Queen
Yan
Bante
SSW
Victoria Ani Galedamia Aluck
Nau
South
Blangrewpe Supkiand
Jas Vd
Mount Morgan
Sydper Swek Aschunes
Mr MacFarlane Summons Water Court Interest
Mr MacFarlane appears before the Water Court on Wainiéauay regarding a matter involving Line Lewels and a reversal of a previous order. Kerry and others are named in the discussion as part of the case, with acknowledgments and hopes for continued cooperation in future duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wainiéauay
Peistratt
Bret Addreys
Kerry
Miaetariane
Barres
Fragmentary Theft Trial Report From Central Court
A damaged OCR item reports a theft case with Spencer linked to a shop, a witness filming the suspect, and a guilty plea. It notes a 23s purchase, confiscation of a volume, and a punishment order in a Tuesday session at a central court with the defendant fined and a seizure outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valent
Angin
Yobrrson
Valun
Spencer
Malywou
Crntral
Welmwlas
Prairie Seteanan
Lee AN
laWine
Kensington Races Feature Multiple Handicaps and Contests
A chaotic race card lists several events including the Fourteen-One Handicap, Fourteen-Two Handicap, and Kensington Handicap. Notable entries span Carlotta Bernice SiLent Sam and others with varied odds and outcomes. results indicate wins by several lengths amid betting activity and a mix of horses such as Pearl and Prince in a crowded program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernich
Bernice
Dma
Tyeynyes
Willimsy
Frivrves
Selina
Indiana
Armagh
Imi Bigzee
Turtones
Peeress
Ist Ab
Lee Weller
Ssi
Sey Eysue
Lous
Pride
Planitia
Mlowet
Trustsn
Belting
Low Weller
A Tock
Thu
Vse Trirtren
Planet
M'Sahon
Ban Wallace
St Zhomy Cambena
Donald
Eortretsy
Atetera
Getene
Seeytre
Cained
Hue
Batiog
Ogatnee Mansi
Wallace
Errya
Tara
Spree
Iane Rosa
Donalay
Bismarck
Tobalo
Jim ‘Bunper
Trinker
Loyal Prix
SL Blair
Glosy Queen
Alfons
Ted Wing
Spires
Muscat
Her Grace
Minerva
Rowland Jim Geeper
Tune
Imin
Middle Harbour Regatta Entries Delayed by Beard
Sailing items note Watrice for the Middle Harbour Regatta will receive entries until Saturday by Mr. Beard. The Cate Francais and George-Keet are mentioned with Lime for closing having been extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watrice
Middle Harbour
Mr. Beard
Cate Francais
George-Keet
Minimum wage debate affects Wollongong Harbour workers
The Port Kembla Harbour workers strike over pay cuts for Christmas holidays. Many fear unemployment until January while the government considers reforms. Sir John Lee plans to campaign in April on the min wage issue and future legislation. Several consuls met the Premier to discuss results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lee
Gratton
Wednowigy
Johm
Meeting on the Himalaya with Mr Shields and others
A lengthy report outlines plans and negotiations aboard the Himalaya, naming numerous figures such as Captain Valle, Mr Waller, and Mr Shields. It details committees, maritime arrangements, and projected actions affecting travel, trade, and property, with references to domestic and colonial interests and a broad roster of participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company
dUlitier
Visutaya
Meep Myo
Ray
Tryiawny
Sopwhiremdoee
Fop
Australia
Toe Wapie
Caplain Valle
Biwerivtendat
Nestaarine
Alt Joba
Boe
Real Eat Haruour Trust
Mr Waller
Bea Tog
Fommlesioners
Barhour Progty
Me. Bile Yl
Neocestary
Itanbour Trust
Mi Tk
Benoni
Mees
Weertiy Sulman
R. Tite
Mompauyl
Hacto
Witard
Fractured Narrative From a Stricken Valley Farm Scene
A garbled account depicts a dramatic incident at Kneeltl's Hell with mentions of Heatley family, a 24 April date, and a chaotic scene involving horses, a broken arm, and a faulting plan to survey a valley. The text references the Kouenett family, local vigilantes, and a failed levy to clear a path, amid multiple fragmented names and events.
Tram Accident Claims Life of Barry youngster
A boy aged 9 from Barry Island North Sydney died after being struck by a tram near Lands End. He suffered severe arm injuries and other wounds, was taken to Sydney Hospital where he underwent treatment, but died on Thursday. An inquest verdict ruled the death accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cromer
Hie Sooke
Barry
Irpet
Nort Sydney
Lands Ommen
Sydney Hospital
Death Adder Attack Near Adee Injures Wandering Party
In Danghe from a death adder near Woodulga Hill Adee Geath water was dimoverel by a party member Mr O W Howh while returning from a gathering. He fired a weapon to scare the snake and dispatched the reptile which was moving toward him. The event recalls a similar incident two years ago when a bear and other reptiles were noted in the area. Local officials announce royal attendees at the lam ink room today and the Kee Regal party plans to visit Seame Expeliency's towers and residences in Mase Vala during January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All England
Temple
Canterbury
Ajade
Haerer
London
Cours
Hrown
Wey
Tim
Dr.Temple
Mr Step
Blu Wanner
St James
Kqhare
le Biebon
Fulham Palace
Marthea Eames
BL Paul's
Eriest
Fulham
Que
Pat
Tumut
Woodulga Hill
Adee
Ty Coe
O. W
Mim
the Gayeror
Lacy Rawpo
End Milés Rawaon
Lam Ink Room
Towsler
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bartine Weimar
Sydney Water Supply
Archbishop Temple
Gerat
Ta & Beast
Dr. Temple
Church of
Rigland
Lisanewee
BimMelt
Sempatien
Voanderra Ad Etlakt
Moore
Blackfellow Moore
Wrom
Commercial
Country
New
Adelaide
Manitoba
South Australian
N.S
Parcela
Katanga
Geot Wheaton
Tom Lucerne Hay
Medi Hales
Daten Fay
Derrick
Dalky Fuopece
Chocar
Baltor—Paathurisnd
Fairy
River
N.S.W
Anthimilten
Chicago Ued
Mitches
Widdles
Jadge
Lowe
Lo.b. Steamship
Om Rall
Burley
Turing
Gobblere Tsib
Mraegne
Lemots
Betela
Nile
Pi Vehea
Apricay
Sella
Alee Toneu
MR. Macfarlane
Kensington Races
Wollongong
Port Kembla
O'Sulvan
Chere Wight
Borsone Vlaseow
Himalaya
Mr. Shields
Sir John Lee
Wien
E. Lopaain
Uae
Ube
3Ladia
Mr. Trolwaiy
Dole
John Eld
Eno
Thas
Alia Sayd
Emma
Palilal Tratiers Yard
Bos
Tae Fiske
Wade
Trelawns
Siilevy
Mr Heatley
Avrinnel
Lovoea Itil
Leseensrad
Tom
Gingaie Fuiry
Fae
Sean
Jd Boe
Bela
Priusie
Fui
Abe
Joe Wilzon
Gertone
Pysitet
Erick
Feariex
Steen Muri
Fenvet
Reengalens
Vigilanse Associacien
Geysremens
Alpiost
Devlatina
HNL
R Tee Malls
Oemauk
Eeatier
Matis Uprive Serra
Byaoey Ee Vember
Aime Arrtret
Leeda Am
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