Botany Bay Landing Site Redeveloped For Public Use
The Government recovered Botany Bay land from private ownership and dedicated it for public recreation. Trustees enhanced the grounds with native planting, picnic areas, and shade trees while preserving natural beauty. Monuments are planned to mark Cook's landing and the grave of Porby Sutherland, with relics and charts sought to educate future generations about Cook’s discovery.
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Botany Bay
James Cook
J. B. Carnisters
Kuenelt
Bern
New South
Interst
Aed
Yerook
Cook
Porby Sutherland
de Fodeavour
Xurnell
Caviain Cook
Ge Mremi¢r
Harkness
Ayall
Robertson v. Balmain Ferry Company part 1
A reader letter from A Nugent Robertson of Westworth Court disputes a press comment on a High Court decision. He argues the public interest and possible appeals, cites Privy Council review, and mentions an offer of apology and damages, urging further review and action by authorities. He concludes with intent to continue pursuing the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Court
Prince v. Gagnon
Privy Council
Hieb Court Court of Appado
Congression
Johno S
Linnen
Bees
Cefohdant Company
Balmale Incel Hospital
A. Nugent Robertson
Weetworth Court
Xmas After-Affects and Digestive Remedies Ad
An old ad promotes Dr. Shloon’s Digestive Panules as a remedy for post Christmas indigestion. It touts ease of digestion, stomach health, and claims guaranteed results. Pitches inexpensive, widely available pills and lists Bennett as general manager to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ila
Shwloon
Lands Commission Inquiry Urged for NSW Lands Dept
A correspondent reprints an Evening News article urging a Royal Commission into New South Wales Lands Administration. The piece argues past corruption and mismanagement justify a full inquiry, and predicts scrutiny of ministers, inspectors, and bribes, with calls for reform regardless of the commission’s findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening News
Wis Propos
Royal Commission
Ivesticate
Lands Administration
New South Wales
Amites
Browne Cass
ICM
Lande
Ellett
Tel Tnt
Han
Rosat Commission
Lagd Innsiger
Lands Department
Garmly
Mlc
Cermiy
Ijarrann
Storyine
Nia
Lande Administration
Sims
Tovpd
Cantral
Pnp
Lands
Lapis
Tia
Laborer Drowned at Pyrmont Wharf
A laborer Thomas Mureen, 55, who did odd jobs at Ronsall's Wharf Pyrmont, was found dead near Darling Harbour under the Pyrmont Bridges on Christmas morning. He was taken to the Morgue and remains unknown as the inquest proceeds.
Fight in Surry Hills Ends With Fatal Wounding
A Christmas Morning brawl in Surry Hills left Maria Lacey, about 23, severely wounded by two assailants who fled down Lower Campbell Street. Two women, Mary Drew Lamb and Cisay Drew, were arrested and remanded at the Water Police Court after their bail requests were denied. the injured woman’s dying depositions were taken and the case continues with January 4 as the next court date.
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Surry Hille
Swan
Sydney Hospital
Wolle
WiCole
Riley
Maria Lacey
Brown
Imap
Aresu Grover
Smither-Jane
Abelr
Josep
Smithere'lane
Casighellsitert
Riley Seed
Lacey
Abe
Riley-steed
Campbell-street
tne Smithrs\-lane
Mary Drew
Lamb
Serseit
Weeried Oman
Crnimds
King
Katzenjammer on the Quay Idiomatic Expressions and a German Bier Furor
In a Water Police Court session a German speaker explained he faced Katzenjammer after drinking on Christmas Day at Circuler Quay. The term, once tied to Katzenjammer Castle, puzzled locals until Government Interpreter Jarret clarified its meaning as a hangover like discomfort from overeating and drinking.
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TNO Tinglink
Firculer Quay
Inesra
Tapacreyi
Cirralee Bier
BP Cypanieg
Teeahie
Lee Wahlpe
Lou Iaiensy
Iran
Etteleen
Petes
AMT
Aforemien
Feeding the Poor at Christmas
On Christmas Eve the town Hall hosted a Christmas dinner for 400 city poor organized by the Battalion Army. Meals included roast beef, plums, puddings, bread, butter, lemonade, tea, and coffee served by volunteers in uniform. Brigadier Cain and Adjutant Hoare oversaw, with Mr H D M totosa coordinating catering. The event also supported needy families with meat and fruits for Christmas pudding.
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Lyon
Cain
Adjutant Hoare
H. D. M'totosa
Laweed
bin Ural
Abe
Ian
Rbs Hammond
Werry
Mr. Riberts
Mins
Ade Mnlenwar
Clip Corneil
1S de Groen
Mghts
Diehl
the Holy City
Tull
City Creamat
Sydney Tome Hall
Traveplees
Chey Council
Bend
J. de Groen
Auber
Myddleton
Armen
Bizet
Toresder
Halletjal Choris
Memstan Fistaaj
Archair Meson
Orman
Mason
Walter Whyte
Maud
Whyte Alsin
Mies
Walter Whiie
Mlse
Adeaidatreau
Wonderland Caper Dominates Bond St Theatres
Amusements detail a rich Christmas program at Her Majesty's Theatre and Sydney venues. Saville Clarke presents Lewis Carroll inspired scenes with a strong Juvenile cast and Mina Everett staging. Acts include The Garden of Magic Flowers, a Looking Glass fantasia, and a lively animal troupe. The New Boy farce at Palace Theatre elicits laughter with a mistaken youth impersonation. Handel’s Messiah performances draw big crowds. The season features Australian plays, local concerts, and a vibrant court of open air entertainments attracting families.
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Her Majesty's Theatre
Elsie Parkes
Alice
Alfred Hill
Tay
Antho
Antantomio Bal Ris
Doma
Tmobkeys Larangi
Hack Wommersauls
Rosie Fitagerald
Cyril French
Risle Parkes
Charlee
Smifh
Fyde Cook
Daner
Ares le Hrelali
Arthur Allen
Local Theatre Night Show Draws Laughter and Praise
A lively evening featured Mrs Ward and Mr Willavets with strong turns by Miss Wilson and Miss Billan Foriie. Harry Whe lton led scenes from The New Claws as the company staged Anetn Ancreatianrama with period portraits and lively audience response in a crowded town venue.
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Palace
Arthur Lew
Sydney Playgarrs
Palace Theatre
Felix Roach
Dr. Candy
Pallure
Martha Boler
Daya
Martha
Alain
Capady
Hoach
Ant
Mardona
Vers Remne
Marthe
Baith Burke
Avian Eherbrooke
le Wise
Gilbert and Sullivan
Tivensl
Mr. Terry
Geo
Willoughbr
Arthur Cornell
Ulartown
Heginald
Wykeham
Harrican
Overton Phat Kaleni
Warburton
Soe Wolballe
Grace Alata
Ward
Willavets
Palotta
Boric
Untitled Notices and Local Public Almanac Fragments
Fragmented OCR text details varied notices including public announcements, government actions, deadlines, and local civic items. The garbled content mentions taxes, property, and administrative details with references to departments, dates, places, and officials, though specifics are largely unreadable.
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Balmain New Ferry Company. Limited
Bennett
Geurrel Maneger
Bustaci
the Lands Commission
Eoin
Pierre Neva
Tauttoy Lamabuiamee
Qi Spo
Chautrems
Velo
Grafton
Bybee 1604
North Hand
Lantouioue
Shady Erelyn
Fiero Wb
Oan
Sumarecht
Oink
Recalls
Eloolas
Hayes
Pitt-aireet
Stork Exchange
Huder-street
Kussmaxn
Femou Tailor
Torie West
Tisanede Balteautitul Ak
Ani
Wesuwer Seltisg
Kewler
Surry Hills
Txiure
Alice IN Wonderland
Her Majesty's
George Titan
Dushan
Godfrey
Deby
Mr. P. Mason
Toder
Charles Fletener
Tle
Larcy Lemis
Brough
Ninnwas
Whane Evason
Bella Perman
Lagoie Pixon
Stewa Latraine
Baby Watron
Irving Sayles
Rompans
Greaces
Sydney
Gydney Philharmonic Society
Lovere
Rosin Buckmann
C. Millne
Arthur Stason
Heart Siadwan
Ole Piace
OYA
Bland Mollaigea
Theatre Royal
Georgr-siert
Tieimity
Ihe
Abe Wham
Jetkson
Snowy River
Terry Stunmier
Rita
Fone
Uilier
Audietre
Sam Sparaway
Bland Hall
Sonar Bean
Lansley
Merrit
Darlinghurst
Morrie
Frank Selby
Mar Maxwell
Bran
Marit
Pwker
Mira Rone
John Merriy
Blandell
Jésix
Sam Spurawey
Holt
Waycom
Mise Harrie
Jennie Pollock
Sybil
Nellie Souraway
Albert
Normen
Jouar Dean
F. Kemp
Tamund Langtey
Mmeapiog
Arthur Styananf i
Charles ‘Brown
Aim Price
Andy Radun
Max Maxwell
Bie Sual
Nick Heme
Wonderland Citt
Mt Bond
Hay
Anderson
Matey
Critemon
Criterton Theatre
Salle
Dimanis
Wart
Cyril Gersion
Tfort
Estece de I
Chewp
Tate & Leener
Lowd
Cyril
Ilo
Tagher
Trewy
Inevtre
Tim
Aia
Thera
Joel Pierre
Dixie Rom
Prpc EL Yrc
Leah
Sausieys
Opa al
Welcesters A. Hall & Company
George-Staret
Anthony Harding
Sez Pipko
Liverpol-virset
Tnt Talon Dramatic
Annie
Marenryy Moreh
Ibis
Ky Town
Psantre Jouresl
Hed. Severvseyt Notices
Ieee Etn
Lestere
Bridger
Prinesien Brazer
Rand
Err Lomsine
Manle
Vastiamentars
Palatine
Iowa
Amery
Walter Fleeeltaub
Mr Owe
Teees
Greer
Cohen, Me
Star
Fewstler
RCA
Anline
Pere A
Nm Smith
Pprician
Alance, Ltd
Perth
Canante
Binice, Grand
Cembert
Erry Oden
Pucen
Trock HA
Mesgert
Alicats
Ficsov
Armangs
Davidson & CO
A. F Smith
George At. Na
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