Drought and Bush Fires Threaten Sydney Suburbs
Drought and heat settling over the city and suburbs last Saturday followed numerous bush fires near Chatswood Lane Cove and Willoughby. Fire brigades fought outbreaks from Fern Bay to Carter's Bush with volunteers aiding as flames menaced homes and orchards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mora
Wilph
Madawes
Willoughny
Chatswood
Lane Cove
Tver
Wabroonga
Fern
Dade Orehards
Deatror Ion Ertwen
Storms and heat sweep Ballarat and district farms
A severe Saturday report from Ballarat and surrounding towns notes a thunderstorm with lightning and damage in Ballarat. Weather across the region is extremely hot and dry with bush fires, drought, and high winds affecting crops, livestock, and water supply, especially near Miacb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meren Crock
Aecres
C.3.r
Preseoh
Barmadman
Canowinan
Sauruay
Sthareday
Harden
Kiama
Uae
Poiblit
Temora
Windsor
Boy Charles Sargent Sargent in Sydney Hospital After Shot
A boy named Charles Sargent was shot on Saturday suffering wounds to the face and mouth. He crawled from the accidental discharge and made his way toward his residence in Bourke Street Darlinghurst. The weapon’s discharge led to no further serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sargent van Coagréney
Hare
Vnd
Mais Residenca
Bourke-sirest
Darlinghurst
Australian Contingent Formation for South Africa Beginnings
The Australian contingent formation details enrolment progress at Victoria Barracks. By Saturday morning 99 men enlisted locally with total applications between 500 and 600, including about 100 artillery volunteers. Preference to returned soldiers, with medical and physical tests, bushmen considered, pay rates outlined, single men sought, and discharge certificates required before final arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rannéelion
South Africa
Ealigne
Victoria Barracks
Aleo
N.C
Conference of State Commandants Arranged by Prime Minister
The Federal Prime Minister scheduled a conference with Major General French, Major-General Townes, Colonel Gordon, and Colonel Fink to align the contingent dispatch plan to South Africa. Mr Barton says unity of command and smooth operation hinges on gathering state commandants and finalizing scheduling, with progress praised so far and a wish to avoid delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French
Ns.w
Townes
Vic
Gordon
Fink
Barton
South Arties
New Commandant for New South Wales Defence Porves
Brisbane crowd greets Colonel Finn at Town Hall presenting a cutlery and silver gift set from citizens plus a silver mounted mask to the new Commandant. Finn thanks employers for backing youth joining the Defence Forces and looks forward to his new era with pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Finn
New South Wales Defence Porves
Ith
Pinu
John Cameron
Ives
Vion
Robert Fraser
Youlgwen
New Erie
Returning Soldiers From Rusis Arrive at Adelaide
The White Star steamer Rusis from Liverpool arrived at Adelaide on Saturday after leaving the Cape December 8. She carried a number of passengers including 41 members of a regular South African Corps returning home to Australia. Names not forwarded. 2 for Adelaide, 33 for Melbourne, 1 for Sydney, and several for another state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Star
Rusis
Liverpool
Sydney
Cape
Adelaide
Aregular South African Corps
Australia
Melbourne
Never Again: Defiant remark at Central Police Court
A well-dressed man, shamed to own the remark Never Again, faced the magistrate at Central Police Court on Saturday. He declared he would return, but the magistrate imposed a penalty, ending the defiant exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Police Cove
Supposed Deserter Arrested On Board South Africa Bound Vessel
A man named McGregor, suspected deserter from the Queensland Artillery, was arrested on a Saturday aboard a vessel bound for South Africa. He will be sent to the Northern State with two others arrested the previous day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
M'Cregor
Queensland Artillery
AED
Blacksmith Wm Moon Knocked Down by Car in Darlingst
William Moon a 26 year old blacksmith from Darlingst Glebe was struck by a car on Saturday. One wheel passed over his body and he was taken to Prince Alfred Hospital where Dr Barton treated head and brain injuries before he returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Moon
Darlingst
Glebe
Prince Alfred Hospital
Barton
Lee Fare
Balmalin Tram Extension Plans Progress
Mr W O M'Dougall, convener of a meeting on the Balmalin tram from its terminus to Darling Street wharf, has been notified by the Works Department that no further deputation is needed as the project will start about the end of January. Engineer in chief Mr Deana inspected the route on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M'Dougall
Darling-street
Works Department
Jarry
Deana
Construction Department
San
Moran
Francura
P. Sorce and & Peard
Bowny
AJC
Jorce Havine
Queen Victoria
Bilward
Boral
Abe Boort
Edenbombale
Wulea
Webley
Olver
Ramtie
Felton
Voluniner
Ben Ruglaed
Skorca
Pat
Win
Tae
AVC
Mary
Migs Lennon
Llew Johnson
Misa Hogan
Campbell
Mire Greve
Murlert
Remarates
Uidievneng
Ex Mart
B.ndini
Kelly
Ukeaty
Auilie
Warby
Bourke
Casnail
Sheeas
Whatey
Warerles
Mre Perkin
Slice Tristell
Mies O'Rerte
Bliss Hrirtardi
Avaleviet Dydance Laughlin
Reichard
Dewson
Hunt
Kael Mullan
Wrk Ceshmas
Mia Rogers Mist Brown
Mesigniey Bate
Wice Kivemiadier
Misses Thuineed
Coline Cusack
Baume Comligai
Keclar
Courmiané
MiNamaca
Ceuraane
Cenk
Home Rule
Mies
Abaoex
Mine Brady
Shenenamany Bestitoe
Brady, Nota
Jenuinge
Teeryitan
O'Ceadur
Jenoines
Interfering with Water Rights case at Bowral Court
A Bowral Police Court hearing dealt with farmers James Elliott and Thomas Madden alleging that market gardeners James Symonds Robert Norman and James Clinholm diverted Mary Vale Creek water. Six counts were heard as evidence showed irrigation pipes redirected flow, reducing water for cattle and milk production. The court found a breach of the law and imposed nominal penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowral
Caswell
P.M
R. S. Mackensie
J.P. James Elliott
Thomas Wadden
Mary Vale
James Symonds
Robert Norman
James Clinholm
Batte
Eix
Symonds
Norman
Chinholm
Abliott
Symontsa
Tost
Thomas Madden
Elliott
Symoeds
Stresm
Witiess
W. H. Riley
Deeck
WRICR
Wild Coatm
Wfoure
Saab
Otter Swimming Club hosts fourth gneue spaceur carnival
The Otter Swimming Club held its fourth annual carnival at Hetlings Baths Domain on a Saturday with a large crowd. A full program featured the New South Wales amateur one mile championship and multiple handicaps for schoolboys and interclub swimmers. A notable incident occurred when a crowd of boys climbed an old scaffold and fell, luckily with only minor scratches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otter Swimming Club
C. A. Oullte
D. A. Fike
BE Casper
Hell- Inge
Meceta
J. Hescell
W. T. Kerr
J. Coolby
F. Haale
LC Kullunde
E. Johnston
W. George
J. Murray
Oihen
Aarter
J. Hivett
Sey
Aiber
A. Hellinga
H. Perron
W. Adams
Gepras
Hellings
Esch
Eleppeory
Linee
H. Taylor
Ise
J, Monro
Taylor
Monns
Heonebry
A. Condon
F. Rundle
J. Blumer
W. Kearney
J. Gresnlesa
J. Olier
A. Mercombe
V. Bouter
GH. Alderton
W. Bardsley
G. Grainger
Taec
Ole
H. J. Mulhall
Sarzent
S. Williams
Otter
J. Crue
H. Few
J. Black
W. A. Dutt
Madden
Greeblees
Williams
Tame
Imig
Ragland
A Jarvis
Leicester
America
G. Waitusker
Chicago
Austennisia
Amin
O. Rewd
Sydney Cariva
J. Nuttall
Rockdale
G. Plead
Sydney
BeMt Bolaet
Vsepensngceesieyenegtasie
R. Cavill
Otter Swimming Clubs
Interclub
Meader
A. Hellings
A. Gonlon
C. Emanuel
Morrow
Reggie Hellings
W. M. Foote
Sydney Sailing Club prizes in aquatics event report
The Sydney Sailing Club held a general handicap for £6 £1 and £2 prizes. Results: Sawle Pearce 1st, Arthur Pearce 2nd, Halwards and Mercia also placing. The Southern Cross captained Shark Island with Vera following Clarke Tulend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Sailing Club
Sawle
Shark Island
Vera
Clarke Tulend
Brisbane boating disaster recovery update
Four bodies recovered after the Brisbane boating disaster. A boy about 16 years old, believed to be among the victims, was found at noon. The remaining bodies have not yet been identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Hyde Park Trustees Reach For Park Control
Hyde Park trustees express willingness to administer the park with government approval. Mayor Graham says council would be delighted to take Hyde Park under control, citing past efforts to secure a special act and government consent. Trustees report resistance from current trustees who fear change after forty years of management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Ap “Evening News
Alyoo
Hyde Park
Sir James
Minlaar
ZeutTeman
Z. H. Haseult
Hassall
Accidents Across the Country and Local Court Actions
Reports from Ballina and Branxton detail multiple injuries from races and a horse mishap, including a severely injured rider Arthur Lee and a bookkeeper with a broken scale incident. A child is severely burned by hot tea, and another rider suffers facial injuries. At Water Court a smuggling case leads to remand, while a woman’s arrest and a court reprimand for language reflect local legal actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballina
Arthur Lee
J. Meagher
Tintenbar
Mr. & Oreen
Alstonville
Wade
Ballina Hospital
Endar
Fratilitla
Branxton
Robert Gray
Focal Butter Factory
Renina
Aunconscom
Races at Randwick Stir Tattersall's Club Meeting
Report from the December Randwick gathering notes a large crowd in warm weather. It details multiple races including the FURTURELE (sic) and CUDAL led by King Pin and Crescent, with Crescent narrowly beaten by Cudal. Further results cover LADY MOPETOUN STAKE and juvenile stakes with Great Scot and Calah among the contenders, and various placings, times, and betting. The piece also mentions the election of a sergeant and other club matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatternall
Randwick
Westber
Rarae
Wlasern
Miles
EL V_Foy
Whaltes
W. Kelso
B & Crescent
Shan Mill
Cudal
O'Neill
Sacan It
Colley
Thio
Pillion
Belling
Crescent
Bing
Plu
Rio
King Pin
Ade
Ria
Pio
Crescemy
Hous
Eho
Oudel
Leegihe
Seteo UW
Lady Mopetoun
Sovk
Wteond Boree
Turtong Mr & Fielder
Besurnamp
Agra
Esac Atserteteyeoteteteniais Wiom
Patronize
C. M. Godby
Yalewyo
Tucker
Tulveein
Inet
Naylon Tar
Lerdenlulien
Hartigan
RutsAmy
Queen of Sheba
Aime
Webbe
Taitendemelion
Calverly
Carrington
Alarters
Uelongs
J. A. Inebe
Cast Tron
Ly Beene
Imp
Lilile Nell
Destinetis A. Lawrente
Sir Leonard
Im- Pelue Timp
Legedo
Ayrn
Barden
Chrielan
Lochiel
Orvetal
Tyre
Turner
Turner) My Other Parters Barragunde
Il. Kuho
Bull
WH. Beith
SL. Clare
Callingoy
Sue Perb
Mr. Godby
Vintory
Radabuw
Bother
M'Gees
Syrink Rom
M'Uritormon
Roueurst
Courtney
St. Mara T
Leivaard
Leonard
Wim
Feo Jengiles
R. Mars
Spring Rose
Purser
Harrow
Farre- Sunda
Jorey
Paytsa
Menughin
Ramsay
Mardingel
Polar Piper
Yrl Brennant
Withan
Carmody
CT. Godby
King Alaric
Bradenach
I Clayton
Rose Petal
Welsman
Gracia
Wo. Buith
Mitzjames
R. W. Beet Ang
Great Bent
Piper
Gay
Nod
Cala
Tou Lengibe
Calah
Putentee
Roza
Fitzames
Gratin
Mr. HE. Richards
Haut Briodimp
J—Novelsite
Brew
Bat
J. Samuel
Beg Conrad
Ayre
Osborn
Hungertara
Feuds Yard
Whakawater
Hilde
Wallereve
Sogoma
Arge
Imiu éSeec
Club Bandical
Wil I
Prise
Alse
R. Wootton
Gesa
Neckine
Will
Brooks
T. Mmakoo
Benger
Ovber Nuariers
Kulwel
C.F. Godby
Leiptrog RT
M'Gee
Orphan Boy
J. Callinan
Golden Ring
Bradshaw
Hoop Iran
Richardeon
CMDS
Sure Te
Turwety Ism
Garba
Hood
Asure
Cire
Lulworth
T. Calliman
Kwea
Sgalam Gleaner
Orphan Bay
Clamasie
Rade
Uling
Aim
Cardinal Moran presides at St Francis Presbytery gathering
At St Francis Presbytery a gathering led by Cardinal Moran discussed the occasion and the aim of the assembly. The event featured the presence of several church members, parish groups, and attendees who heard addresses on community affairs and religious duties.
Illness of Lieutenant Governor Reported
A scrambled clipping notes the illness of the lieutenant governor amid an age related condition. The fragment references a medical event occurring on a Saturday but the text is garbled and names are unclear.
Mysterious disappearance of bullion bogs history
The article reports the alleged vanishing of 43 target elver bullion with unclear details. It mentions two ap loads forwarded from a depot and several weights found near a harbor site involving railway trucks and a vanishing total value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depo
Larting
Tragedy After Tram Collision in Sayancay
An incident leaves Mr. Crouch dead after a collision with a tram in Sayancay. The victim sustained an 86 inch wound and died at the scene before being treated at Sydney hospital, then proceeding to his residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Vrouch
Crouch
Musuluiog
Bydney
Bla
Maitland Water Supply Complaints At West Maitland
In Maitland area complaints about water supply rise as residents report intermittent flows and low pressure. The Hunter Water and Sewerage Board is urged to address the issue and restore reliable service for local households and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Maitland
Hunter Water and Sewerage Board
Butter Profits and Fire Loss Hit Branxton Market
The report outlines butter production costs and profits for Branxton and Nevrmver area dairies. It notes a price drop to per pound for butter after subtracting working expenses and supply costs. A fire damaged Mylee Lake’s stables at Thompeco's, with losses stated and a communal inquiry into the blaze ongoing.
Unappreciated Love in Melbourne and Nearby Towns
A fragmented report describes a dramatic event in Melbourne and surrounding areas involving a man named Fraoh Lourenbie and a chase to Adelaide. The narrative mentions a fall, injuries, and a warning issued 12 miles away, with multiple figures including Kemal and Levey noted within a chaotic sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Raturtay
Barrow
Fraoh Lourenbie
Dyeiaveer
Beder
Sieke
Emia
Eriette Tike
Patton Wereree
Adelaide
Wail Grores
Oree
Rae Beet Pot
Wrask
Lee
BAYER
Passengers for Sydney Listed in German Telegram
The document lists numerous travelers and escorts bound for Sydney, naming many individuals with scattered spellings and partial titles. Names include Mr and Mrs, specific surnames, and initials, along with fragmented place clues and possible transport details. The text presents a roster of passengers and associates, though OCR errors obscure clear connections and destinations.
Shipping story recalls voyages and port towns across the sea
A garbled account mentions ships, ports like Port Reeerenee in Tasmania and Newfoundland, and travelers including William Lowe. The text references voyages along the Milnwerms line and a ship from West Australia, with scattered names and places lost in OCR garble. It reads as a desultory maritime column or travel snippet from a historical page.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jbig Blaze
Rookwood
Audare
Whitty
Carter's Bush
Rookwood Fire Brigade
Laree Meres
Gilawun
Mrr. Alken
Sraith
Lang
Maurkt
Wentworth
Wiliaania
Hroken Hill
al Bury
Mar
Duidw
Hillstond
Walgett
Forhon
Cootamunitis
Cooma
Bathurst
Batranati
Thrmeduian
Bega
Bingarh
Arewarrina
Carine
Cobine
Colturendanel
Cowra
Cudgelike
Euston
Germanton
Gunfeedah
Inverell
Majland
Mount Dryedate
Marsiong
Menindie
Mogul
Molimg
Morangurel
Mount Hope Ts
Madgee
Mumaindi
Quambons
Quirindi
Scone
Singleton
Trane
Walycl
Wellington
Wynloog
Young
Henry
Morrumburmi
Munwellbrooke
Blarrabrith
Narrandera
Nymagep
Picton
Pilea
Ballarat
Hallarat
Colonel Finn
Balmaln
Coates Court
Doomes Chambers
Phillip-screet
Fridey
W Turner
Otter Club
Hyde Park Trustees
John Corey
Isborer
John M'Crea
Cabman
M'Atambey An Burridge
Elen Cull
Goulburs Street
Ounce
Abe
Tattersall
Am Siéerman
Aldersons Eno Eet
Sarardey Wich
St, Francis Presbytery
Hila Beceileney
Maitland Water Supply
Salandar
Mutter
Sibne
Huther
Mylee Lake
Thompeco
Puill
Sabon
Omy
Penrogere
Scheie Decker
St. A
Clarke
Muse
Davie
Miyake
Ton Moe
Rusruere
W. Teer
W. Brewater
Beck
A. Sesar
Toeu
Cresitous Peters
Cote Heck
Aurea Lorie
Ete Bey
Willan
Tighe
Mary Kain
Starpater Mars Bay
Lee Jowal
Fareid Pree
Hillerere
Giliuuury
Giktip
Mocas
Wraeor Ab
Sareres
Janata Lietes
Shipping
Papin Siro
Mtr
Tor
Juris Tee Aerie Siearet Alerery
Gemma
Anealias Armen
Auimore
Thamalurg
Ieee
Mg Pb
Wilco
Carita
Frwom Friser Night
Port Reeerenee
Tas
Hares
Frikwiehp Wewan
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