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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1905
Page
7
Fragmented obituary notes list individuals with dates in December, including deceased members of families and friends. Names such as Gerard, Amy Lerdickis, Lena, Amy, and Elizabeth appear alongside relatives and in memoriam messages. The scattered lines indicate memorials placed by family members across multiple households.
George's River property near Oatley Station and Como Bridge offered for public auction New Year's Day by Raine and Horne. Subdivided riverfront lots with easy access by rail, pricing details, and quarterly installments listed. buyers urged to apply for tickets and lithographs.
A damaged OCR shows an unsigned ad referencing clothing and a Sunday outing. Mentions a wagon merchant and Kilby street with unclear names and items. The legible bits suggest a retail pitch for holiday wear and possibly a price in pounds. The text is heavily corrupted and lacks coherent facts.
A detailed overview traces semaphore flag signaling from early codes to modern systems. It explains eighteenth century flag usage, the voyage from individual nations to a unified alphabet of flags, the introduction of the Navy and Merchant Service code, and the shift to the later comprehensive signaling method.
The article explains that major powers maintain unique militant naval codes and private signaling systems. Each country uses its own Signal Book for the new International Core 18 indicator language, a specialized vocabulary not easily understood by others, while a common language emerges among the maritime work.
The article discusses Defence matters in Australia with speculation that Senator Playford and Colonel Bridges will travel to England to firm up plans. It suggests Western Australia coastal protection aims, notes a ministerial trip for rest, and questions public financing and transparency of the project.
Jalveot a French speculator once a wealthy partner of Boucicaut and owner of Le Printemps led a dramatic rise and fall. Cromier, master of sugar and Say family ties, aimed to corner markets on fortunes but collapsed with debts reaching millions. Parisians recalled Chicago bacon and wheat corner tales as the tale ended in ruin.
A garbled passage discusses civil and military service members in New South Wales. It mentions uniforms, observers, and government objections, with unclear names or dates. The readable portion suggests debate over whether service members should wear standard terms and uniforms.
A visitor from New Zealand told an audience in Bidney last night that the adoption of land value taxation could raise population by about 120 percent over eight years. The speaker urged caution, noting the need for detailed information before drawing firm conclusions. The talk referenced post hoc reasoning and cited the case of the Tanterded Steeple and Goodwin Sends to illustrate casual links.
London dispatch reports severe fighting at Roatot and Vihna with hundreds killed. The morning transmission notes intense clashes and high casualties, highlighting ongoing hostilities and the grave toll of the conflict.
Reports say insurgents at Raval captured General Stackelberg near the Gulf of Pinland amid ongoing fighting. Details remain unclear as forces clash and communications are disrupted.
London reports show four example fre to be built for government deckrant. Names include Bir W Armstrong Whigworth, dulittle and Company of Newcastle Tyne, Clydebank’s Clyde firm, and the Faircheld Company of the Clyde, with contract details dated for early construction.
London dispatch notes harsh wartime commands as Governor orders formations and detachments into action while deserters aid insurgents near The Larreades, highlighting turmoil and casualty risk in the capital.
London readers report unrest connected to Stamghal residents seeking compensation for losses during a recent disturbance. Britain warned Nanking of responsibility for any further incident as tensions rise amid agitators and economic strain in the region.
In London before Mr Justice Jef Mario Seddon stood trial for the murder of her husband John Mile Seddon and faced possible further indictment for attempting to take her own life. The couple, once prosperous, faced ill health and failed business. The prosecution alleged she ingested laudanum first, urging her husband to join, claiming they would soon be buried. She later told a relative, “I have not much longer to live.” The jury found her guilty of murder with a strong recommendation to mercy. the judge noted mercy may be possible but the law must prevail, and the prerogative of mercy would be considered by the Crown.
The encounter ship sails from Levonport for the autumn mission commanded by Captain H V Billatt. The report notes a staleorromnter status and details of the voyage as it departs in the afternoon.
In Frilay reports a surge of arrests and fatalities among revolutionary leaders. Unidentified corpses are said to have been collected in the Lurchkom quarter as revolutionaries offer to surrender if spared punishment.
Weights for Rosebery Park races listed for Tuesday include the Fourteen-one Mandivag and Novice Handicap with entries such as Reliance and Sunday Byreten Light. Other weights feature Harkaway Sportman Tettos Sweat Hole and multiple entrants in the Rosebery Park Handicap events with figures around 1 to 7 pounds and various odds.
London dispatch reports that the destruction of a bridge and other damage to the rail line has halted reinforcements traveling from St. Petersburg to Moscow.
Germany and Russia exchange sharp notes over Baltic crisis amid tensions reported by Londos and Priday with 259 now.
A court martial at Portamouch heard Lieutenant Neamt recount a submarine mishap last moon. The sub sank partially with only the tower above water as ballast and ventilation failed. A crew member pumped to clear water while others escaped, and Neamt faced reprimand after a lengthy testimony.
Burglars last night entered Archibald M'Ilan's shoe shop at Granville with skeleton keys and stole about £20 worth of boots. Over 49 pairs were taken, mainly marked "Romeos," as part of a thorough overhaul of the premises. Local notices mention a public holiday and various community events, but the burglary item remains the core incident with the Granville location.
Sixty thousand Russian refugees, including 20,000 children, are refugees in Germany and Austria, with London reporting on the dislocated population and aid needs.
The article debates mandatory uniforms in government departments reflecting British tastes versus continental and American norms. It contrasts views on servitude symbolism, duty, and visibility of officials, noting mixed reactions to military style dress and public perception.
In a Cape region report the speaker notes better conditions and increased employment compared with the past two years. The account mentions improved prospects and reduced distress, driven by ongoing improvements. Named local figures appear in the brief assessment of current conditions.
The annual Limbeam Winner dinner funded by Adelaide children was hosted for 1000 attendees at the Northampton Lunafite in Clerkenwell. Sir J. G. Jenkins, Agent-General for South Australia, and Mr Pinlayvon attended alongside other officials.
A jumble of clipped notes mentions a German city opera night in Melbourne weather notes and a missing man at Riverstone. It records high and low December temperatures, a Hay Waterworks tank completion, and Railway Commission inquiries. Also notes a missing Bullog Downs maltman and a New South Wales river feature with photos.
A partial OCR reads a record about households and a figure from Lapimesten, noting a date 1/6 and reference to Fewretribers with a figure 206 F minus 0. The readable items point to a local public utility or census style notice without clear names or places beyond Lapimesten.
Market notes indicate Bar Silver prices quoted at two standard levels, with a full lid in place since yesterday. Analysts monitor toxin exposure risk and commodity stability amid market fluctuations and regional demand.
The open market rate for three months bills rose to 4 percent while the Bank rate remains at percent. Consols stay unchanged on the week at Si.
A cool snap over the past days failed to fully replenish stock water as creeks and waterholes stay dry in many ranges. Farmers report healthy corn and potato crops while grapes and stone fruit show good prospects despite limited rainfall.
An illustrated advertisement promotes A Saunders for New Year gifts. It highlights jewelry and brushes, urging readers to write for the illustrated catalog. The wording reflects festive industry ads with references to prices and a broad range of goods.
A damaged report describes the steamer Louise Roth disabled off Newcastle with crew and passengers in need of assistance amid a string of mechanical issues. Rescue efforts are unclear. authorities warn of continued danger in choppy waters near the river mouth.
Fragmented OCR describes three ships linked to Mysteries of the Sea with reports of a wreck and missing vessels. It references ships, locations, and possible survivor notes, but text is garbled and partially unreadable. The core claim centers on a maritime incident involving several vessels near Adelaide with crew details and salvage notes implied.
The text offers a garbled plea directed at aiding the poor, mentioning names and places in a broken form. It references relief or support, with unclear individuals and locations, and hints at requests or appeals tied to hardship. The legible elements include phrases about poverty and charitable aid amid distorted wording.
A damaged report from Peril mentions a wreck near Rochester and a licensing inquiry tied to the Alliance Insurance Company. The piece notes an accidental burst and a payment valuation, with references to people such as John Mann and Harry Louch, and includes an unrelated ad about children’s health products.
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