Shocking Occurrence At Mt Fonly Point Ocean Beach
A young man named Thomas Houlston, about 21 or 22, disappeared after swimming across a water passage at Mt Fonly Point in Middle Harbour. Eyewitnesses say a savage marine monster dragged him under as his companion swam back to shore. Remains were recovered with a bite mark on the abdomen. Houlston worked for the New Bold Ferry Bookstall Company at Circular Quay Wharf and was well liked by ferry passengers. The case is being investigated by North Sydney police with remains to be removed to Neutral Bay for autopsy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitdle
Anu
Wein
Prom
Depense Youne
Thomas Houlston
Ubanti Puta
Houlston
Agai
Pafery
Howiston
Remsina
Howlston
Ip Waird
North Sydney
Neutral Bay
Ioilsion
Crawford
New Bould Wally Booker Company
Circular ‘Quay
Te North Store Ferry
Stesmibre
Bookstall Company
Writ of Care Case Over Ariadne Contract Dispute
Justice Cohen hears a writ of care challenge in a suit over the yacht Ariadne. Herbert Hart sues Merry for 1000 pounds claiming breach of an agreement entered in London for profits from a South Seas trading venture. Merry denies any misrepresentation. the judge reserves ruling after argument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Cohen
Fm Chambers Posterlay
Thomas ‘Carrathe Kerry
Herbert James Hart
Hart
Wedon
Merry
London
Sydney
Aborigines Board Approves Station Purchases And Medical Appointment
The Aborigines Protection Board met at Phillip Street offices with Inspector-General of Police E Fosbery presiding. Approvals were given for purchases totaling £59 17s Hd and provisions at £10 9s Sd plus £81 10s for free transport. A communication recommended Dr R W Young as attendant to Aboriginal stations at Ulladulla. River Murray water shortage in October caused by a broken pump, repairs unsuccessful due to high river levels. A 1 gallon tank was placed at Chanter and George streets for remote Aborigines. Cheques totaling £0 9s 3d and accounts for 47 te vd were certified and passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aborigines Prowotion Board
oMces
Phillipmt
E. Fosbery
Inspector-General Et Police
R. W. Young
Chanter
George Streets
Kensington Races Fourteen Three Handicap Court
Racing card text lists multiple races at Kensington including the Fourteen-Three Handicap and details of horses such as Comall, Sib, Wesale, and others. Results show Won by Ove Jangths with times in various events, plus betting odds and other race notes. A separate incident notes a boy named Avery attacked by a dog and the dog subsequently restrained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comall
Wesale
Willan
Bill Dean
Harksiess
Thyresa
Y Noi
Tele
Stuff
Bignora
Nowra Muid
St. Jamie
Zeemer
Againal Sigrors
Bessie
Coreth
Bum
Ove Jangths
Mio Fae
Harmony
iKramer
Merritt
Gladys
Bib
Mooney
Key West
Syalba
Prigress
Amanda
Olaage
Oddfellow
Zoxima Wettee
Evens Carlottx
Sea Hymph
Jingier
Ewo Fongtha
Meltie
Alta
Rota
Kat Voi
Batt
Ity
Bematanga Bluewkin
Brownley
Frailty
la ‘Muscatte
Smacker
Mirth
Thom
Blunakin
Leggh
Time
Hosee
Farlouns
Seiderd JM
Fat
Yene Teredee
Camanton
HEL Ib
Wet
Whitbread
Ollerdlartrt
Glas
Blue Blood
Phyllis O'Brien
Lew Waller
Nova
Nada
Botleam
Proture
Riva- Bet
Camorion
Payttie O'Brien
Timm
Loch Arrow
Island News from Lord Mowe and Ngafol Island
Island correspondent reports December accounts from Lord Mowe Island and Ngafol Island. Passengers arrive from Sydney aboard the Membare with plans to start a shipping industry and a smock house near a new jetty. Health conditions are variable with several pneumonia and diphtheria cases. one infant dies from convulsions. The Chief Magistrate delays travel to Sydney during Commonwealth celebrations. Accidents include a fall near Steelas Farm and cliff injuries. carriage smash incidents occur without serious injuries. Weather mild with rain sought. crops like potatoes and onions are exported to Sydney aboard the Yaubel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nghfole Island
Francie
Nebbs
Getleman
Siymour
Allen Buffet
John Young
Sydney
F. Nobby
Southern Cross
Auckland
Wilchman
T. C. Cullwick
Steelas Farm
FM Nobbs
Cuilwick
Nicknames of the Imperial Troops
The piece catalogs nicknames for British Army regiments as used in Sydney listings, tracing origins from blue tunics of the Blues to titles like the Cheeses for Life Guards and Old Saucy Seventh for the 7th Hussars, noting funny or historical roots and varied epithets across regiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Avline
Deen Mera
Sydney Benet
Hors Guards
Life Guards
Itronger
Raterlen
Piepudilly Butchers
Hus
7Th Hussars
Warbure
21St Lancers
Omduemnan
Gresuciar Guards
Coldstream Guards
Scots Guarda
Irich Guanis
Bob
Lori. Roberts
Royal Artillery Reefmont
Seaforth Highlanders
Mucraes
Scottied Rifles
Camerouans
Lord Wellington
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Uge
Royal Irish
Queen's West
Sirke
Tom Wpaeariogasmia
Albuena
Police Lancers
London
Army Medical Corps
Linseed Lancers
Daniel's Derelictions at Water Police Court
A troubled performer, Daniel O Reaidon, defied court quiet by singing The Boyne Water during his theft hearing at Water Police Court. He resisted the magistrate’s orders, prompting the court sergeant to restrain him. he received one month hard labor and muttered a feeble thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dantel O'Reaidon
Spence
Bim
M Mnloor Bey
Fire at Broken Hill Damages Buildings on Argent Street
A major blaze struck Argent Street around 3 AM causing extensive damage to D. D. Murray and Company's tailoring and haberdashery premises. The fire, which cost about £3000 in goods, origins unclear, outlines a mystery surrounding the blaze and casualties among soldiers nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broken Hill
Argent Street
D. D. Murray and Company
Sanitary Inspectors Results at Sydney Technical College
The recent sanitary inspectors examination held at Sydney Technical College on December 17 lists first grade passers including Joseph Peter Palazzi Albert EB Field Alfred Wadsworth and others. Second grade names include Walter Criddle Alexander Kennedy William Burchell May Munting Alfred S M’Kengie and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syidney Technics College
Honore
Joseph Peter Palazzi
Albert EB. Field
Alfred Wadsworth
Thomas A. James
Henry G. Wills
Rouprick Aird Fraser
George Thames Law
Ernest Creeswick
Christopher G. Newland
William Henry Mostman
Arthur J. Rush
John Duncen
Piyst
John D. Smith
William E. Gundry
Dan J. Hiles
Charles J. Newell
Frederick W. Barber
Andrew Fitzgerald
Cecil W. B. Bedford
William J. Thompson
Frances F. Tucker Rossell
James F. Frew
John Adberton
Joan J. Wright
Wiliam A¢Nein
Joseph Vaughan
James G. Matthews
Albert
Judd
Frank Letchford
Alfred
Turner
Walter W. ‘Criddle
Alexander Kennedy
William Burchell
May Muniting
Alfred S M’kengie
Kelson B. Kenway
James V- Lovegrave
Frederick A. Duddy
Alexander Carlisle
Austen A. Wallis
Frederick W- 1
Cockburn
Alexander D. Craig
Frederick ¢. Phillips
James Doswell
Aiton D. Carmichael
William E. Parry
J. Stowe Marvin
Peter Murphy
James G. Vaughan
Frederick J. Paris
Thomas J. Barugry
John H. Martin
Arthur B. Cox
Edward R. W. Castray
Philip J. Newland
Charles H. Evans
John Prolemy
Thomas Cornell
Charles W.wheeler
Publican fined for refusing entry at Glebe Court
At Glebe Court Henry G Moore of Town Hall Hotel St Johns Road Glebe was fined four pounds and costs for denying Senior Constable Hoge entry on Sunday night. The officer, a sub inspector under the Liquor Act,34 attempted entry via the back gate but was refused. magistrate found the case proved and sentenced Moore to £4 with costs or one month in jail. Notice of appeal given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glebe Court
Henry G. Moore
Town Hall
St. John's Road
Glebe
Hoge
A Comrade's Act in Victorian Veteran's Tale
A Melbourne report recalls Trooper Brooks of the Mounted Rifles who after Bloemfontein patrols in the Northern Cape confronted a parolee Boer bragging of killing an Australian sergeant. Brooks secured the thief’s confession and sent £4 looted from Sergeant Grant’s body to the widow, remaining undetected until an opportunity arose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Melbourne
Brooks
Mounted Rifles
Tim
Grant
Ballarat
Pooks
Sha
Willems
Africa
Mysterious Drowning Report At Linyd Hotel Inquiry
The City Coroner held an inquiry at the Linyd Hotel regarding the death of Joseph Plester. He had arrived from Queensland and was staying in King Street before heading to West Australia. No evidence explained how Plester entered the water near Flooi's Wharf Circular Quay and the finding was open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linyd Hotel
George Siert Noris
Grosser Kurfurst Impresses in Sydney Harbor Arrival
The German mail steamer Grosser Kurfurst anchored off Woolloomooloo Bay after entering the Heads on Thursday evening. Reported as a floating palace, the vessel measures about 18 182 tons with a length around 1,1 feet and is described in glowing terms for its lavish appointments and going capacity. Passengers are said to be in high spirits about the journey and the ship's magnificence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolloomoska Bay
Early Closing Public Notice for Hairdressers
Letter to the editor requests correction on coverage of the Early Closing Act. Warns about compulsory weekly half holiday for hairdressing salons and asks publication to rectify omission by naming hairdressers in full. Signed by H. B. Young of 95 Cantereragh Street, Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YOUNG
Cuntiereagh-street
Proposal for Life-size Parkes Portrait Display
Letter to the Evening News urging authorities to exhibit a life size calico portrait of the late Sir Henry Parkes in a wooden frame with back lighting and inscription Parkes the Parkier of Pederasion at a city corner to honor his federation work. Signed Jno. S. Bradidge dated December 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltor
Evening News
Henry Parkes
Parkes
Pederasion
Youra
JNO
Bradridge
Redfern Court Finds Painter Frank Hind Guilty of Assault
Frank Hind, 22, a painter, was fined £3 and jailed for one month with hard labor after being convicted of assaulting Alfred Ford in Redfern on the 2nd. A companion attacked another man. Hind faced additional punishment for drunken and disorderly conduct in Allen Street. Salvation Army set up annual Christmas provisions in Redfern, distributing meals and goods to needy families under Colonel Hoskin, with mass distribution and a public dinner. nationwide charity plans included a volunteer drive and the opening of a large hall in Helmary Park for services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hind
Redfern
Yestering
Alfred Ford
Sank IL
Bla
Dolly
Hood
Aullanataing
Salvation Army
Christy
Hoskin
New South Wales
Eigre
Damonstracion
Helmary Park
Dutel Keepers and Propriators in Era of Sealer Msmiteigped
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Dutel Keepers and proprietors with a cryptic reference to a sealer. It includes unclear phrases about cakes and a possible local trade notice. Readable facts are minimal beyond party names and vague product mentions.
Baben Powell Presentation Details and Attendees
A fractured item outlines the Baben Powell Presentation with mentions of Beth Wale Matthew Targles and attendees. It notes committee roles, leisures, and a schedule fragment referencing Friday and a funerallike event, with limited readable names and vague events.
Public Holidays and County Observances
Fragmented OCR lists holidays by county and date. Mentions Pasitertand Cumberland Cumberland Cumberland Manley January 4 and January 3 as holiday markers with unclear spellings and extra tokens.
Long list of Indian Army ranks and officers in Sydney
A heavily garbled OCR list enumerates Indian Army ranks and officers stationed in Sydney, naming cavalry regiments such as Imperial Herring Cavalry and Gold Cavalry, various Bengal, Madras, and Madras infantry units, and noting the presence and titles of officers like Major and Colonel. The fragmentary text also references colonial officers, court or ceremonial positions, and mentions connections to the British Army and colonial governors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indien Army
Gow
Sydney
Lge
roRm Ieee Clow
Gitou
Havin Mahind
Hemeey Ceratry J. Uth Hombar Lagewrs
Parjah Cavalry
Central India Mare
Nyeerstes Cavelry
Dey
Imam Detain
Benet Witantre
Jhet
Seman Telesky
Sir Wengal Lilentry
Sith Bemgad Fatmetsy
Lmh
Maneal Falantry
Ler
Semler ‘Chenadeves
UN Tegmtay Infantry
Beswat Intemiry
Beant Jefewirr
Sed
Herma Velanney
Tafe Ly
Puojeu Daladiry
Ttt
Madras
Hisabeer-mahs
Leas Fay
Squiding Cave
Trapeiae
Caplive BF Forwe
Tank
Malar
Wuienant Wearisenmmises
Snirulwisse Veterisary
Margeon
Heme
Uteler
Sorgescimajer
Dutfadar
Sergweme
Waser
Treger Ti
Suledar
Iho
Eterna
Willow Eacmaart
Meow Coker
Seermen
Undefined OCR fragment hints at garbled prose
The readable text is severely garbled with no clear persons, places, or events. No coherent names or dates can be extracted to form a factual news item or card teaser.
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Folly Point
Ariadne
Aborigines Board
Kensington Races
Avery
Varvara
Vic
Diackaneke
Iba
Mogekinsem
Amin
Island News
Daniel
Derby
Vrse
Goon Chabarrer Peare
ani _sonthing
Weick
Telus
Pere Bop Daley
Cadbert
Bnellah
Lever Brothers
Limited
Vmne Front
B.C
Sail
Rustenburg
Ptmira
Alsedy Welt
Etzuja
Lantian
Ureipra
Geral Hevonwor
Aid
Torre
Vitastey
Willie Aerpien
Far Bunding
BOC
Capuring
Dericka
Prumdery
Kerem
Mart “Yanitel
Xboug Ee Comaney
van Taverabye
Lesen
Chi
Ghattela
Eaves
Wapeta Rien
Vince
Ilies
Rome
Absl & Co., Ltd
Een Eftimet
Federating
Barton
wTaeaTr
Ivy Bowen
Ot Benttlee
Beth
Matthew
Baden
Pawel
Silat
Siek Ceurumlarlount
Fresentink
Jan Mannificens
Senwal Hinton Prwell
Tie
Cumberland
Jeneary
Manley
Janeary
Cuimbefinet
Indian Army
Ayar’s
Ayer
Ayet
Gs Lawell
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