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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 29, 1905

Page

5

Christmas Night Assault in Duke Street Prompts Court Hearing

A man, Sidney Crane, 21, was arrested after a brutal assault on Mrs. Marr Tauby in Duke Street around 1 pm on Christmas Day. Tauby suffered a broken jaw and facial injuries, Crane appeared at Water Police Court with a bandaged head wound and was committed for trial at Darlinghurst Quarter Sessions.

Duke-sirer Waolloomedee Water Forloe Court Chrialawadeh Marr Tauby Sydney Hospital Silney Crane Water Hod Wade Wupese TocuUy Duke Ser Treaneu Towiby Darlinghurst Beaslota

Uniform scheme for public messengers sparks staff dissent

A government plan in New South Wales introduces uniforms for official messengers across all departments. Staff at major works and public service offices raise concerns about cost, practicality, and the impact on mobility and morale, noting the policy could redefine gear across ministerial and public buildings.

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Bankruptcy Returns Show Mixed Credits and Occupations

The year’s bankruptcy returns indicate 4 percent nonpayment, with sequestration orders noted. Creditors' juggle and various assignee actions are described alongside 20 bankruptcy notices issued, pensions and salaries ordered, and a wide range of occupations listed from architects to laborers.

Lentrartes Nisthver AEM Jwultans LiebClitien Atabvore Almirs Eliemee Lephbay Niehel Tosta Bila Aitech Twakrages Eth Waefanls Tax Fund Merers Evil Irvanie Elerk Grealers Koyelkeepers Journaliat

Bicycle balls vanished in Santa Rosa tale

A Santa Rosa resident cleaned a bicycle at home and placed ball bearings where he thought safe. The bearings vanished while assembling the bike and his two children claimed to have seen them. The youngsters explained they had buried and planted the balls as a game.

Santa Rosa Papa Cote Charile

Homeward bound sailor found hidden aboard coal bunker

A Chinese crewman of the steamer Gowanburn vanished in Woolloomooloo Bay and eluded searches for hours. He was later discovered hidden in a coal bunker aboard the ship as it neared Pyrmont Wharf, avoiding a potential penalty of £108.

Gowan

Warrimoo Squirrel Collision at Miller’s Point

Marine Court hears inquiry into a collision between the Warrimoo and the Squirrel off Miller’s Point after the Warrimoo, speeding down the mid channel, struck the Squirrel near Johnstone’s Bay. the Squirrel sank within minutes as witnesses testified about paths and signals.

Toe Vnpcumenanices Miller's Point Johnstone's Bay Warrimgo Euilton Waterview Bay Bulmuit Barbour Lawes Blue’s Point Goalsland Blue's Point

Weather Forecast Shows Showers and Inland Sunshine

Sydney Observatory reports showery conditions in coastal districts with temporary fine spells inland. Max temperatures across the country include Armidale and Tamworth around the mid to high 90s, with many sites recording heavy rainfall recently and winds from the northeast. Strong rainfall totals noted in Armidale and surrounding areas, while towns like Bowral and Tweed Heads report lighter rain.

Sydney Observatory Morec Mount Hope Mungiadi Nrmages Waggs Waleel Warnida Wentworth White Elis Wittunnta New South Wales Armidale Barraba Bendemper Bingarats Bisckbeath Cogeabilia Bowgar Howral Bundarre Bundelta Camden Iaven Cape Hawke Casino Cassilis Clarence Cadah Coo Uatarabran Emasavne Seb Glen Innes Gratton Gunbedah Inverellist Ka- Toomba Kempyey Kurajong Lawson Lismore Maitland Springwood Sydney Tamworth Tenterfield Tweed Meads Windsor Woolsuvlen Veierdey Aditiosa Mina We Tamworth Yi Biigarase Warlaide Yetmun Beecea Tuverellase

Scandal at Water and Sewerage Board Meeting

Citizens protested a proposed sale of board land in Liver Street Lebchhardt arguing the low lying ground endangers health and drainage. Officials stressed the land came from a Public Works request and not a board plan, with calls to forward concerns to the Minister amid health fears. A separate note reports station worker Joln Tanck found dead near Narrabri after a fall from a horse, with alleged kicking by the animal.

Water and Sewerage Board Prom Leichswrdt Council Ugen Saraim Viver-street Lebchhardt Public Works Department Aldereing Jones

Dead Man's Money Case At Central Police Court

John Morris 21, a labourer, faced charges of attempting extortion by threatening to accuse Jamies Lees of felony over a £196 receipt. Witnesses described Morris pressing for £28 and claiming to hold original receipts, with multiple men detailing payments and a forged aim to involve police. The case proceeded to trial.

Isaacs VSM Central Police Court John Morris Jamies Lees Joh Ridley James Lown James Lees Nottington Castle Campbell Street Haymarket Bis Hotel Sydney Hospital Riliey Incetate Estates

Distressing Death Case at Waverley Coroner Reports Tragic Scene

The Waverley coroner investigates the sudden death of Mrs Elisabeth Perrin aged 14 at her home on Liapdas street. The case notes two years of mental delusions, a late afternoon incident when she refused food, and a teacup with a substance later described as poison. Dr Ludiew and Dr Warmny attended, with Mrs Perrin collapsing around 6:30 am the next day and dying shortly after. The report mentions a dentist and a police element connected to the poisoning scene.

Cay Han Teen Elisabeth Perrin Liapdasatrert Waverley Dri Ferris Ben Pam Catherine Dave Mra Ferm Ludiew Warmny Alao Burea

Inferior Vinegar Fines For City Merchants

In the Central Pestive Court summons division Frederick Adams, a vinegar manufacturer trading on Custieremgh street, faced charges over adulterated vinegar labelled pure. Inspector Duhwan and City Counsel presented evidence of malt content and weak imitation, with Adams pleading guilty. Similar cases against Lytton Russell, Kantatree Oh, and others noted, including improper malt addition to vinegar and sale of malt wines.

Central Pessive Court Frederick Adams Chir Duhwan City Couns M'Neill W. M. Ehamire Ndant Lytton Russell Kantatree Atalzat Wentie Willian Armstrong Lowry

Court hears of engagement as solicitor pleads case

A solicitor appears at the Central Police Court Hall 36 days into the case with a confession of fault and apology. He urges letting him honour a professional engagement and asks the judge to permit a future meeting after the engagement ends. The prosecutor orders the man removed.

Central Police Court Tatas Public Prosecutor Hin

ITCHCRAFT IN IRELAND case at siteheraf emitter trial

A court heard testimony about a supposed charm healer in Ireland. Edward Hullora faced charges related to obtaining money for cures, while Thomas Concannon claimed his sister Jein had been treated by a healer. The accused allegedly provided charmed food prescriptions that led to a death by suicide days later. A witness said he paid for a charm and a claimant testified about a face remedy. Madloran was committed for trial at the Quarter Sessions.

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Thief and Hero Convicted in Bristol Bicycle Theft Case

Thomas Arthur Biggs was convicted of stealing bicycles outside operations linked to the Bristol area. The owner’s bikes were traced to him after he disposed of them for small arms. While on bail, he saved two people from drowning, earning the Royal Humane Society medal. He received nine years hard labour.

Bristol Thomas Arthur Biggs Opeva Pridoner Royal Humane Society

Randdick racing odds and minor results preview

Late edition notes forthcoming events at Randdick with odds for Wardle versus rivals. Mentions several runners including South Head and Baden with varied prices, plus references to other entries like Us orders Pane Weiter and Northeule Handicap.

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Carrington Stakes Race Report With Odds Update

In a muddled sprint a set of contenders including Mutetou Handsome Eto Cakewalk Richard Picts Gay Girl and Marvel legions vie for the 7 19 7 cup turnover while several prices hover from 34 to 4 to 1 Offshore bets offer 10 to 7 on key entrants as the field lines up for the main event and the book leans toward a tight finish.

Tafereull Mutetou Richard

Epping Races Feature Mixed Field and Close Finish

In a crowded four furlong event at Epping a handicap race saw Clinker edged by Vuldene with a late surge from Wow by Balt. The betting favored Clinker at 4 to 1, while Vulbide and other contenders like Maud Merhin Minnie and Merrie Amma posted varied showings.

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Sporting items and racing notes from Newcastle event

A long OCR fragment details horse races and betting at Newcastle, listing horses, drivers, and yards, with scattered names such as Morenci Vandlews and Youn, plus references to meetings at Breas toworvee and Melbourne. The piece mentions a 88 Yards Som handicap and various participants, dates, and venues, reflecting a busy, though garbled, sporting page.

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Melbourne and Sydney boards note sympathy on death official

The death of Mr FG Fivcethbon, chair of the Metropolitan Board of Works Melbourne and the Water and Sewerage Board Sydney, is acknowledged in a Melbourne letter. It expresses sympathy and references cooperation between boards. Mr Jacob Garland visits Melbourne representing The American, marketing new wire mattresses and coverings for wholesale and retail houses.

FG. Fivcethbon Melbourne Sydney Ant Eau Keay Slaney Board Jacob Garland

Alaska Boundary Report Sketches Coastline Details and Issues

Fragmentary OCR from an Alaska Boundary article describes mapping efforts along the coast and the Pacific route. References a survey by a named group and notes measurements, canal connections, and coastal features with figures such as miles and costs. The text is garbled but implies ongoing delimitation work and planned surveys.

Fragmented text on late shipping and product mentions

The passage presents a garbled OCR batch about late shipping, product mentions including Nestles Swiss milk chocolate, and scattered phrases about schedules, prices, and names. It reads like a damaged newspaper fragment with many unreadable sections and misaligned words.

Gruesome Ornament Sparks French Colonial Row

A garbled report references clashes over an ornament and colonial figures, mentioning the Goaryeart tribe and public figures such as Uewublie and Merrie Uda Ceyieln Kary. It notes a punishment of £10 fines for coal-related incidents and a water-related vessel trem injury, set against unclear dates and locations in a tumultuous fragment.

Rae

Local Classifieds Highlight Community Services and Notices

The readable fragments describe a community notices page listing public services and ads. It mentions a variety of topics including classifieds for poultry, market buildings, and local trades. Names and places referenced are unclear due to OCR errors, but the items indicate a town bulletin with service offerings and community events.

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