Facing the Dawn and Fort Denison Reform Debates
A fragmented historical note discusses reactivating the State Ministry and reviving O Sullivan's fort Denison proposal as a symbol of national progress. It hints at submarine and public works themes, with Fort Denison seen as a landmark guarding Sydney Harbour approaches and a talk of a female columnar statue as a future novelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. O'Sullivan
Fort Denison
Australia
O'Sullivan
Ware
Itmar Woneers
Ohurran
Lasvas
Mabon
O'Ruilivan Bimsall
Colummus
Port Jack
Bydney
Nein
An Wali
Memorial of Australia at Port Jackson contemplated by reader
The letter discusses a grand memorial to Australia on an island in Port Jackson. It urges design by a sculptor, notes potential daylight majesty and electric illumination, and compares to world monuments. It cites figures like Nebuchadnezzar and Bertholdt, arguing for lasting artistic merit over mere spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipouins
G'Bulligan
Tahie
Lis
Talre
Tastwax
Cook
la Rerayna
Buss
Plindera
Freckili
James Row
Hihnie
Mitchell
Bturt
Leichhardt
Port Denton
O'Sullivan
Grutemag
Minkern
Desigo
Nebuchadnezzar
Hut
Nebuchadugisr
Am Island
Port Jackson
Aidiewly
Australia
Sydney
Fort Denison
Ehlet Australien
Tull
Stark and Clark Ielands
Ie Harbor
Bartholdi
We World
Atil Mtauta
Audl
Ox & New Yorke Harbor
Coney Lwod
Bertholdt
London
Duke of Wellington
Piccadilly Gates
Hyde Park
William Lyne to hold federal ministry amid NSW premiership
The article notes Sir William Lyne is set for a Federal Ministry while likely retaining the New South Wales premiership. It discusses conflicts of dual state and federal duties, his loyalty to the Commonwealth, and speculation on when he will resign the state post to focus on federal duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lyne
Berio
Sir William Lyne
Tocal Protectioniat
South Wales
Aluc
Barton
William
Bie
Willi Lane
Boli
Barton Tau
New South Wales
Bir Willlece
Gladstone
Bnce
Great Sriiath
Mr. Gladstone
Barton shifts bid to Hunter seat in federal contest
The article reports Mr Barton changing his plan from Canobias to contest The Hunter seat in the federal election. It notes Gould’s earlier candidature for Errick’s Plain and Singles, and compares to Hastings and Macleay. The key battle is seen as a choice between protection and free trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton
Gould
Errick
Hastings
Macleay
Legislative Council
Reld
Sir William Lyne
Kitchener Proposes Surrender Offer Amid War Measures
The report notes Lord Kitchener issuing a proclamation allowing voluntary surrender for burghers to join government troops and return home after the guerilla war ends. It mentions protection of stock and property of surrendering residents and reflects on wartime moves toward humanitarian or harsher approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitchener
Lord Roberta
Tim
Letter of introduction to Australian contacts causes caution
An Indian officer visiting Sydney for Commonwealth celebrations receives letters of introduction to Sydney figures. The article warns on proper addressing and warns against overly general references to abroad, citing past mishaps and stressing that knowledge of Australia travel routes has improved. It notes letters may be directed to Mr Revert Pues and the Hon. Cox in Sydney, with care to ensure reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Das
Y Neutenant
Bengal Cavalry
Revert Pues
Cox
Australia
Bush
London
Melbourne
Hat
Hobart
Free trade versus protection in Australian dairy industry
The article argues for free trade in the New South Wales dairy sector, noting conformance with colonist policies and the emergence of condensed milk production. It contrasts open markets with protectionist regimes in Victoria and other colonies, praising NSW for industrial progress and suggesting reforms could boost enterprise across Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Ius Colony
Rex
Wales
Chile
Australia
Vietorle
Visiting Troops in Sydney Largely Without Tram Tickets
The imperial troops in Sydney were promised tram tickets but few have been issued since. On Monday some were distributed, but none have followed. The distance from the Agricultural Ground to Oxford Street is about 2d, raising questions if troops should travel free given their limited pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Oxford Street
Wreckage on the Coast Near Crescent Head Reported
A wreckage tale from the coast north of Crescent Head describes a boxed dynamite example with a broad arrow. a ship's boat adrift five miles south of Crescent Mead. The scene includes dead fowls and ducks, pineapples, and possible water exposure over days. Additional debris near Tucker's Rocks between Bundagen Mead suggests wreckage strewn over a mile, with brass fittings and other hardware visible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemprey
Priday
Bolo Vale
Beau
Crescent Head
Crescent Mead
Maine
Ta Doms
Bellinger
Erictmgrius
Rose's Celebrated Eye Lotion Item Description
Rose's Celebrated Eye Lotion advertised as a remedy for eye affections with restorative properties. Claims include soothing and curative effects, marketed as a positive cure available from chemists and stores nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose
Secretary to the Duke of York named in London dispatch
The Commonwealth reports under the date December 27 that Mr John Anderson of Calgary, son of the principal clerks of the Post Office, has been appointed secretary to the Duke of York during the issue. Armzala Ole Anderpen was in charge of the North American and Australasian Department of the Colonial Office and served as secretary to the intermediaries between Mr Chandler and Colonial Office in June and July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
John Anderson
Cote Pip
Rintaey
Reldor
Fremies
East Acstratia
Adialds
Pyrades
Wellington
Artzey
Nevat Torres
M.U
Ee Commonwealth
Baeteon
Stadt
Qenenstand
Mount Moygan
Carigtmas
Vittorisa Goverseunt
le Duke
Twclepee
York
Jom
Princ
Alfred Rowpial
Sis
Caspers
A. CirGiata
Pipsinaethe
Komik Afrith
Eupland
New South
Twn Mall
Lnter Valodie
Frederick
Karel
Mim C. Barfoul
Alfred Daan
Bruce
TL HM
Roddick
Ter
Rathérland
Aiuser
Anter
Carpeetera
Suikerland
Miranda
Joe
Utiess
Wepaay
Woklson Brothers and Company
Fui Malbourne
TUT
Pele
Hew
Keman
Pam
Grewia Derk
Shaathaven
Nu Linbilis
Winnie
Porras
Gerrard
Armigest
Gipesi
Viet
Sarem Derty
Sale
Aade
New Soak Wailer Knyarlal Brigade
Wef Morriswn
Arnala
Wits
Charles Armond Eien Prederins
Morrison
Macwarey Sree
Spitzer
Ciba
Tamnaniae
Pantington Court
Lotengrse
Thewcie Koyid
Slayoteai
Moloney
Gilbert Keg
Carsume
Thanine
Malbourne
Milbourne
Devérear-Geners
Vole
Interreialat
Wells Jan
AL Andrew'e
Katoomba
Ciab
Era
Sit
Bastsouse
H. Mowe
D & Teshturd
Park Frere
G Cranahaw Sih
C. Jetsmen Sith
K. Werke Serenid
Beren Wgiin
Bomme
Rivw Geld Deetsing
Massbeater Oeil Independent Order of
Osétvitens
Goaney Gieviet
Watturwlay
Gramtmaster
Prosperras van Tittial Temiership
Fetinwina
M'dhing
Hols
Federal Ministry Formed Practically With Cabinet Complete
The Federal Ministry nears completion as Mr Barton builds a Cabinet with ministers named by the Melbourne publication. Kingston and Holder contend for the Bath portfolio while Mr Barton plans to present names to the Governor General. Sir William Lyne expects to retire from his NSW premiership after current duties, with parliamentary seat implications noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton
New South Wales
Barto
Bir Wm. Lyne Victoria
George ‘Turner
Deakin Quéenalind
Dickson
West Australis
John Worrest
Lisa
Mr Kingston
Holder
Kingston
Bydney
Sydney
Enight
Duke and Duches
York
Melbourne
Te Alvo
Barton Aaye
Iin
William Lyne Staten
Watch
Reeien Aly
Legislative Assembly
Yadetone
Taliament
Visiting Soldiers welcomed by New South Wales officers
Thursday afternoon Lisnipsant Col Rampoon of South Australia visited the Indian camp in Agricultural Grounde and was greeted by Colonel Dedbubar and Hrab. The Centundal Park rally and naval port plans were noted with Imperial troops to attend the Sydney events. The New South Wales Artillery and colonial troops were praised for their service in South Africa and their warm reception in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rampoon
South Australia
Centundal Park
Dedbubar
Bern
Randwick
New Sure Wales Artillery
Masale
York-xtreet
1St Infantry Regiment
Mnting Imperie
Manehewsr Unity Oodfellons
Eligabeth Street
Weyrern-officar
Conway
T Regiment
Major Holme
Caples Staweshood
Alurray
Tilney
Woodhill
H. Yeweus-Russell
J. Norvon Ruswell
Eure Croawera
South Africa
Felgate
Imperial Army Service Corps
Sugiand
Sydney
Australa
Colodién
Empire
Alta
Austrasia
Waler
New South Wales
Thomas
Africa
Mal Che
Tommy Atking
Adelaide
Wales
RAWAM
Akatar Holmes
Loogtan
Mowbray
Diemond
Commonwealth celebrations parade in Sydney details emerge
The article outlines arrangements for a grand Commonwealth celebration procession in Sydney on January 1. It describes entertainment plans for the metropolis poor, tickets for meals, a large arch and decorative car displays, and participation by Australian and international figures. The piece notes union displays, civic involvement, and security and viewing arrangements for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omeers
Ncos
Los Arios
Laat
Usl
Heity
Wuborin
Oh Ardill
Dydays Rescuy Work Society
Vist
College-rtswet
Erecird
Twalre
Collins
Arma Ap
Hua
Biatea
Muntereiert
Martie Place
Uatterman Avenue
Ameria Creek
Commonwealth
Caiaehe
JC. Reanle
Ehalman
CH Terre
C. Piper
Be Chipman
John J. Lough
Aaiee
Ant
Kevixchnan
Eagie
Messrs. Geers Wadeon Aml Company
Td Hootie Company
Fae
Abe United
Caccoamusla
Commonwealth Percrasion
Farllanouus
Yacivua Siatea
Leginlati
Shearers
Itinery
Balmain
Union
Water, Club
Atwr
Urant
Tei- Tara
Trades Union and Friendly Societies
Hallam Reidents
Sydney
Italy
Federation of Australia
Dr. Marano
Thy Alles
A de Shaitmas
Onear Meyer
Signur L Fardh
Secreterion
Datili ‘Rubbo
Uke
Hallas Ertiat
Unclear historic military gathering outlined in fragmented text
Fragmentary notes describe a ceremony with references to Lord and Australian troops, various titled figures, and praise for medical corps. The text is garbled with misspellings and missing context, but indicates a formal event honoring leadership and allied forces with limited details on date or location.
Fragments Chronicle Postwar British and Commonwealth Notes
A mosaic of brief notices from a colonial era page outlines customs revenue, naval and military deployments, public events, and social announcements. Entries mention tax receipts, prison releases, ship movements, parliamentary topics, cultural events, and local incident reports, with numerous names, dates, and places sprinkled through a dense, period-voiced miscellany.
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Tal
Ents
Helidon Spa
Halidon
the Commonwealth
Evening News
Louis Becke
Ernest Fayene
G. Collingridge, R. Richardson
Tackra
Rome Raponain
Perara
Mle Gerenre
Quintam
Uae
Wililare Guinan
Ile Deenantier
Hin Toving Ehvidend
Mathew
Ution
Ken Qetnean
Toviow
Daveatter
Alte Quintan
Min Torluy
Ngwurye
Walker
Win Diel
Enfield
Ovine
Turo
Deerie
Jovide Simon
Errm Wuice
Bydnet
the Ministry
THE
Federal Ministry
Cenlsaulal
Sotir
Adarsa
Edrsind Marton
Nicholwos and Company
Jadows
Saskums
Thar Nicholmes and
Wriday
Reeidesta
Cevaral Ituneaads
Theo Oyun
Mazicasl Park
Holmes
Major Weiand
Sere
Eich
Coder-Bergaitt
Bergeent Westnan
Mulinee
Mary
Raheris
Sergin
Bretorss
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