Roberts Stores New Year Greeting and Price List
A garbled New Year advertisement from Roberts Stores on Manked Street and George Street announces cheap whisky, brandy, champagne, and sherries with a sales tone. It invites visitors from Ronnie Scotland and Sydney, touts wholesale prices, and promotes Roberts as the cheapest house in town with prompt service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noberts
George Street
Telephone
Ronnie Scotland
Nest Roberts
Scotchman's
Roberts
MAGEE
TRIE
Levis Roberts
Rime Roberts Roverswearers
Bramrock Witisky
Fom
Roberts' Hotel and Market Street Sydney Notice
Births marriages and deaths column notes a December entry at Roberts' Hotel corner George and Market Streets Sydney. In Memoriam reads in loving memory with fragmented lines naming patrons and relatives with unclear dates and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
George and
Market Streets
Sydney
The Gold Brick Swindle Across Continents
An analysis of international cons that lure credulous targets with tales of buried riches. The piece traces methods from the Spanish prisoner scam to a newer gold brick scheme, noting how letters from abroad lead unsuspecting heirs or relatives to pay for imagined fortunes and passage money.
Hidden Brick Of Golden Wealth Draws Crime Ring Interest
A crowd of brokers and would be thieves scheme around a found brick rumored to contain vast gold. A benefactor’s agent may travel to New York to claim half the value, while others plot to pressure property owners and trigger a flood of unscrupulous prospectors. The piece notes immense temptation, warnings, and schemes to control land and funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevertheles
New York
Sippawe
Bensfacter
Trevele
Thoms
Thorma
Thomas
Amy
Kent
Noted Complaint on Second Class Travel by Railway
A policy discussion from the Railway Department questions way second class tickets are used on suburban routes. It notes many travel in first class with second class tickets, questions railway supervision and suggests authorities may push more people toward first-class travel, while acknowledging substantial nonjuried temptation exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Department of the Way
Wbich
Claes Earri
Act of Grace Payment to Melbourne Water and Power Board
An act of grace involves the Commonwealth Government sending a cheque for 4000 pounds to the Melbourne Water and Power Board to pay a portion of rates. The government accepts liability but notes possible future adjustments. The process may take some weeks to finalize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne Water and Prweragy Board
Fragmentary notes on Australia arrival and grace记
Incomplete text discusses Commonwealth, capital, and customs metals. Mentions arrival in Australia and a person named Ami. Conveys themes of grace and remembrance, but specifics and facts are unclear due to garbled OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Power of the Pen and Press Economic Shock
A historical note describes the influence of a single book on markets and press freedom. It cites September trade rates, a £391,206 gap versus 1906, and links public discourse to meat trade coverage. It mentions a Dublin police transfer case driven by a journalist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ameritas
Wimne
Almet
Dublin
Menson
Trianoa
Evils of Immigration Discussed in London Court
A fragmentary report critiques large alien populations and English policy in London. It notes jury composition at a Soroust court and a coroner's conclusion that most jurors and officials understood little of the proceedings as rumors spread about rates and motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Europe
Soroust
Atea Bng
Turf Notes From Ossian and Bluster Races at Morning Track
Turf notes report Ossian beating Bluster by about a dozen lengths in a mile race on the morning track. Times include 4 44 for the first hand and 2 00 for a later mile. Other horses like Luciana, Noreen Tod Alteration, Wood noe, Superbus, Dowotail, Sloe Gin, Roseala, Trick, and Jonny Sly are mentioned with various distances and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossian
Bluster
Nye Forlonga
Hie
Rum Io Mis
Luciana
Noreen Tod Alteration
Wood Noe
Superbus
Macy
Dowotail
Sloe Gin
Luster
Roseala
Trick
Smite
Jonny Sly
J Kile Jorn
Astor
Kensington
Sobraqn Boys Outing to Captain Bron's Dart notice
The Government School of Carpentry at Cock Stoo Inland organized an outing on Friday. Attended by instructors led by chief A Doways, they sailed from Cock Stoo in the Dart, reaching Clark Island around 10 o'clock. Captain WH Maton and staff accompanied the group for a pleasant harbor trip aimed at making the ladies happy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parpentry
Cocketne
Turton
Cock Stoo
Bron
Dart
Clark Island
Saxton
Anit
Binns
Merriman
Compasy
Jha Bandy
A. Doways
Assidnave
Black in the Cable Storm Delays Postal Messages
In NSW and England heavy storms disrupt communications and rail. Messages from Bombay to port towns halted as snow and rain cause widespread delays. Fatalities and road closures reported. suspensions of service occur in several districts.
Amateur boxers for England set for London tour
Soews Baker will represent Wales in the English amateur boxing tournament in London next March. He left Sydney by the MS Oroye amid applause at the Sports Club. The executive committee of the fund saluted him as a champion of champions, and Baker pledged not to box out of his division. W. Hill and B. Blewden of New Zealand were also mentioned in support, with thanks to contributors and the committee for organizing the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soews" Baker
Wales
London
Sydney
Oroye
Baker
England
Au Revoir
Bporta Club
Hunter Vnrest
Bydney
James M'Manon
G. Weyland
Bakar Aa
Australia
V. Haraiman
Bauer
M’mallon
Messen
W. J. Haws
C. Wood
Meat Trade Deadlock Prompts Morning Union Meeting
The Slaughtermen's Union secretary Mr Wares reports no change in the deadlock between employers. A mass meeting is scheduled for tomorrow at 10:30 in the Trades Hall to further discuss the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slaughtermen's Union
Mrr. Wares
Traden
Holiday railway arrangements across major routes
The Railway Commission anticipates strong holiday travel with many trains operating to resorts along the Western, Northern, Southern, and Vinas routes. To ease demand the schedule includes extra cheap services from Sydney, with families and business travelers likely to stay over until midweek. Special trains depart Sydney this afternoon for the weekend rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narihera
Southern
Wlawarra
Ruty
Sydney
Woman's Badget New Year Issue Highlights Fashion and Arts
The New Year number of Woman's Badger features graphology with autographs of noted women writers, fashion illustrations, and a comic on the zoo boss keeping Christmas. It includes papers on paper patterns, a piece on Victorian wear, health and beauty columns, cooking, travel notes, and sections on fashion for juveniles and old china.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wamart Lillie Coelee
Tiulié Damer
St Augustine's Orphanage Band to Perform in Sydney Town Mall
Messrs J and N Tait announce two charity concerts at Sydney Town Mall on January 5 and 7 featuring St Augustine's Orphanage Band of Glylong. Competing in Ballarat with top bands, they aim for the Boosey Cup Sutton Shield. Under 30 year old Percy Jones conducts. age averages around 14. Details to follow. box plan is in Patling's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messru
J. Nd
N. Tait
Annonce Thy Sppontemes
Sydney Town
Antrata
St. Suignmtine
Gilong
Ballarat
Mystery Death of Mare At Prospect Street
Indignation rose in Eve Hineville as a mare was killed near 9 Prospect Street. A padlock gate was broken and the throat cut with a weapon wiped clean. The animal wandered after being wounded, leaving blood marks. no suspect named. The paddock owner, Brdaor Ogden, reports no known enemies. the incident follows other rumors of similar attacks that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allenta
Dexa
Brdaor Ogden
Danter
Proepest-strert
Eve Hineville
Opten
George Carrié
Kingston
Newtown
Monfay
D. J. Monk
SnigNr
Tragedy at Belmont A Jealous Lover Ends in Death
A jealous romance in Belmont near Porra West Australia ends in tragedy. Viscomvich shot Ose Campbell after a quarrel and died beside her. both died from their self-inflicted wounds. The incident occurred at a dining hall area in Coolgardie where the woman worked. police and onlookers moved to aid but both died. Jealousy is cited as the motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont
Porra
West Australia
Viscomvich
Ose Campbell
Ater Warde
Rallsay Heel
Coolgardig
Vie South
Thomas
Pati
Haima
Misa Campbell
Pud
Lou 1B
Har
Ales Damphl
Viecomvich
Seaman Stabbed in Malicious Wounding Case
Marlin Taréon Stelle, a Swedish seaman, was stabbed in a malicious wounding incident near Pyrmont Wharf. The prosecutor said the attack occurred Christmas Day when Stelle stabbed the victim in the head with a knife. The injured man was taken to hospital by police. Stelle was committed for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin Taréon Stelle
Wali
Pyrmont
Hos
Binita
Barque Short of Provisions Arrives in Sydney
Reported from Port Adelaide that the barque Willyame reached Sydney this morning after a voyage from Bard Beroghay. The vessel ran short of provisions during the journey and required essential supplies. Local observers note the ship’s crew endured strain and the incident highlights shipping risks along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willyame
Sydney
Port Adelaide
Hart
Darling Harper
Ap Nim Irown
Bard Beroghay
Ee Pharon
Bond
Puget Boul
Adela
Aaron Wiened
Pigeon Shooting Private Day Attracts 122 Competitors
Members held a private pigeon shooting day at Gillu Ground near Frdur. The event drew 122 entrants with top marks and multiple sweeps. Notable names included J. M. Mormick, H. Besvor, W. J. Miller, and A. J. Teler, among others, in a trench-division trench-sweeps format.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillu
Euters
J. Mi. Mormick
Cygnet
H. Hearty
Tanner Bond
Rogers
H Besvor
W. J. Miller
A. TH
L. N. Walford Ag
CN. Richarden
A. J. Teler
M Crowhurst
H. Baxter
A. Tie
Pfe Cobbold
Fatality Near Parramatta Youth Killed at Meat Works
A youth named Starter Tisdals was killed near Parramatta after a tram incident at Sandown Meat Works. He was dragged beneath a truck while riding on couplings, sustaining critical injuries and dying shortly after at Parramatta Hospital. An inquest was expected to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tisdals
Bs Sandown Meat Works
Parramatta
Teweileé
Kuorkine
Junpon
Parrematia
Highland Gathering Announces New Year Fair At Grounds
The annus Highland Gathering under the Highlad Society on the Agricultural Grounds promises a lively New Year’s Day program with dancing, military displays, and competitions. Cadets from the training ship Paiaet Mara will perform, Governor and Premier among attendees, and special New Year postcards issued for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highlad Society
Avery
Paiaet Mara
Capesis
C. Furuye
Walle de Warmite Soya
Atten
Valve
Joha Hughes
J. A. Wogue
Good
Yaney
Wnd
Mmr
Burns
Prisoner riots and wildfire touch New South Wales headlines
In New South Wales a prison riot distraction and a wildfire scorched 3000 acres near Bey. Station hands fought flames as neighbors aided. the fire was finally controlled. Sir Harry Rawson and his party faced bad weather during travel and were hosted by the Callaghan family. John Callaghan fell ill, Governor Asemide began inquiries into the illness. The evacuees were laid to rest in Waxes cemetery on Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Rime
New South
Tronky
Fleninaner
Prisoes Fliga Tata
WeTbourne
Walang
Para
Lllilawe
Bey
Wren
Wags
Harry Rawson
Callaghas
John Callaghan
Laiewes
Waxes
Voice of the People on Balmain Ferry Debate and Prices
The letter section discusses the Balmain ferry and a contentious charge dispute. Readers debate ferry costs, payment expectations, and compare historical practices with Artemis Ward’s stance, noting public sentiment and possible policy implications.
Christmas Greetings Teavy Telegraphic Business
Christmas greetings appear amid a garbled telegraphic business item. The fragmented text mentions Eve activities, a term, and references to shipments and operations with unclear outcomes. No clear individuals, organizations, or dates are recoverable from the legible portions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christmas Greetings
Teavy Telegraphic Business
The Motor Gem's Fast Trip Report
A garbled report describes a Motor Gem journey from Symes to an unnamed destination, with crowds cheering and various figures cited. The text includes partial names, dates, and onboard events, but is too damaged for clear facts or outcomes.
Nowthan Faves Coury Pesuurlany Case On Sunday Fines
A court fined local offender for drinking on licensed premises. The defendant, accused of illegal drinking while underage, faced penalties including a monetary fine and potential further restrictions. The incident stemmed from a report at a colonial era establishment with records maintained in the ledger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nowthan
Linmark
Ray
Ned Herold Leyte
cArrat. Inmay
Ravelier
Scottish Concert at Town Hall Featuring Local Performers
A Scottish concert is announced for New Year in the Town Hall. The programme includes songs and instrumental pieces with contributors such as Mr A Whit w Ristk and Maggie S. A group of local artists, including Milas Lalile Sane kdnete and Mr Higer Flies, are listed among participants. The event will be conducted by a local pianist, with Oehiee as the principal accompanist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jis Town Hall
New Y Elem
Proviere
Buss
Saeed
Conia
Hava Chener
Soph
Crone
Abe
Awhit W Ristk
Mme
Maggie Siicligm
Juha ‘Lemingus
Milas Lalile Sane
Mr. Higer
Pali
Fatal Bar Fight Ends in Death at Railway Tavern
A young man named John Sproule, a brinker from St Marys, died after a fight at the Railway Tavern bar. Witnesses describe he was pushed violently during drinkers’ trouble following the bar’s closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sproule
Teme
Ai, Marys
Brrelock
Awaewaull
Wurine Becontees
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