Great rains soak country from coast to inland towns
Widespread heavy rainfall drenches New South Wales towns including Katoomba Parramatta and Penrith. Rainfall totals up to 12 inches in some districts with dams replenished and many creeks and low-lying areas flooded. Weather unsettled with strong winds and thunder across multiple days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browerriey
Alétrien Hornsdy
RIAN
Nerhiwa
Tata Tell
Parkes
Parramatta
Alent
Penrith
Nepean
Port Macquarie
Steateer
Rockley
Wenworthville
Fai
Snethewat
Tiscraet
ASK
Bern
Leary Palle
Trotting at Epping Handicap and Related Races
Autoplay horse meeting at Epping features the Trotting Handicap for 13 Love, 7 mile heats, with Sparrow and Queen as notable contenders. Another event, PEEING VANDICAM, covers 33sovs over 1 mile, with Plawmnt Vier and Waodllamy among the competitors. The GLANTICAP and PONY HANDICAP also appear with multiple runners and odds, including Yellow tack and Come By Chance in various positions. Time figures noted: 3min for the main trot, 2min for the pony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smaly
Lalveind
Hurkety
Nenlie
Imia Ligawm
Hanticap
Agumea
Stee Bebind
Hannwa
Déee Bebind
Eddier & Otter Plariern
JW. Hoglawnod
Triste
Nourea An Hastewood
Whitser J. Base
Livia
Smicmer
Etarner Jobn Hi
Sehemer
John Z. Wop
Asso Epping Manimcap
Saurea
Ors Berind
Losebyy
Budiey
Dee Hetind
Wright
San Toy
C.W. Paling
Neurean
Jockey Movements Hint at Melbourne Trail and Futurity Plans
The report notes J Huriey purchasing Horserace entries including Matador at Tees Blarcoyett s Ege and Mise Parry at the Newmarket Handicap. He aims for Melbourne this evening with plans to ride in the Futurity Stakes at Caulfield and other events, while Rainfall boosts turf progress and club improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gatloway
Fae J. Huriey
Matador
Tey Blarcoyett
Ege
Mise Parry
Newmarket
Lara Corlitelih
Mel Tourney
Furion
Firmington
Caulfeld
Earnshaw
Melbourne
Antonin
Mita
Alamapeh
Wolvingane
Intarica
Darlinghurst Quarter Sessions Plea and Local Poll Result
At the Darlinghurst Quarter Sessions several defendants pleaded guilty and were remanded for sentence including Frederick James Anthes for dwelling house theft and others for breaking and entering and stealing. Alderman William Graham topped the poll this year for Darlington, having now been elected eight times after 21 years as alderman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlinghurst
Frederick James Anthes
Tne
Jack D’lerantzy
Charles Beaton
Edward Dowling
Augustine White
William Whitney
George Green
Harry Walsh
William Graham
Darlington
Tist Bo| Touen
The Murdered King Continues After Royal Attack
A royal procession after a ferry arrival triggers a violent ambush. The King is wounded on the left side while Queen Amelie and Crown Prince are unharmed. armed guards and ministers respond as chaos erupts. A young assailant fires from the throne area, prompting a rapid retreat and injuries among the royals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
naEs A
Landos
Montas Mormine
Bonn
Aly
Distros
Oeirk Howneyr
Amelie Wek
Carlos
Cnmer
Rui Do
Gulmorra
Eric of
Antier
Aieniar
Agnanais
Xing Carle
Fred P
Governor General message on military aid and visits
Fragmentary text reports a message from the Governor General and references a visit to the Secretariat for checks on transport and armaments. It mentions Australia and Portugal in a disconnected context and hints at military concerns dated around a Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arne
Munday
Bersatary
Biate
Calchirs
Uae
Homebush Stock Sales Report Mixed Prices Rise
In a lively Homebush market dealers listed higher rates across all grades. Prime wethers and ewes showed gains while lambs were scarce. cattle traded steadily with good to prime quality noted and lighter stock bringing varied bids. Prime heavy cattle remained desirable as buyers pushed for better rates amid improving demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delar
Jane Day
Taren
Oslo Prage
Thurstay Neat
Cheep
Share Market Shows Firmer Scrip and Copper Activity
The report notes firmer scrip including Barrier and Copper with Adelaide and NSW markets trading amid rising demand for Broken Hill shares. Mount Elliott and Hampden are highlighted. Prices across Adelaide and Sydney reflect brisk selling, with Broken Hill Proprietary and associated mills detailing ore and bullion movements and hours operated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrier and Copper
Adardine
Caine
Erin Quones
Lydon
Sanurisy
Bivele 19
BriLieh Ywiil
Broken Hill Propriecary
Addaidiie
Hampden
Mount Ellie
Adandles
North Broke Hill
Middjer
Broken Mill
Associated
Nsw
Sidney
Mount Elliott
Ania
Adelaide
South Epaity
Payer
Selier Abe
Ira Lona
Enles
South Binks
Adelaide Wired Ax midday:—Troken
Oui
Bemoh
Macquarie
Stanthorpe Areder
Pebrusry
Srtyis al
Athar
Srovm Molloy
Mowe
Filinft
Jd Hampden
OreMental
Sydney
Anil
Aaron Call
Howard Stith
Ito
Bank of Nsw
Girllainbonr
Kylee
Tikor
Moyet Molios
Alta
Junction
Siac
Junction North
Sramey
Mount Drysdale
Junctina North
Bs Aa
ASS Bank
Broken Hill
England vs Victoria ends in drawn match at Melbourne
England and Victoria played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Poor weather and sparse attendance marked the day as England, after taking a lead, avoided follow on amid detailed bowling by Barnes, Delves, Trott, and Laver. Victoria struggled with Dowling and Barnes contributions before a final total led to a draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
England
Victoria
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Vaughan
Barnes
Delves
Pallo Pane
Eich
Wade
Wey
Healy
Mee
Guan
Birthe
Rush
Etere
Crawfned
Olf Barnes
Waallrt
Parnes
Eplers
Wootford
Caver Point
Hobbs
Guston
Trot
Laver
Hazlitt
Pune
Gorn
Shpine Fimgutt
Gunn
APU
Mart
Renita Hamtin
Bedecard
Trott
Cartas
Hardslait
Methtler
Governor's term extended in New South Wales
Cabinet reports a cable from the Secretary of State for the Colonies confirming a 12 month extension of Sir Harry Rawson's governorship in New South Wales. Sir Harry's term will run until May 1909, as M A Levedas recovers from a cerebral ailment and Mr Bar mo covers duties in his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thas
Weder
Harry Rawson
New South Wales
M.A. Levedas
Municipal and Shire Elections Reported Across Districts
The text outlines multiple local elections including Abercroamdir Shire riding results, Campbelltown aldermen vote days, and drafts for Tamworth and Wetalong wards. It notes turnout variances due to the Municipal Act, with declarations of poll results and names of elected councillors and candidates, alongside discussion of referendums and nomination issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abercroamdir
Reding
J. Brownlym
Wilnon
Harkney
Maramit Jesus
E Howat
Eppolkt Antaeane
Robert HA Jones
Gf Morris
Raina M Nixon
LL Resnsay
Dicker
Peoriin Stusietpal
Chawcit
Ward Wille Osbannee
Walker Dot Prederich
Charlie Hizgive
Charlie Hizgive Uw, Arthur William Nepeas Soriger
Eiward Bamued
Newtown Haynes
Charlee’ Aaenausk
Cou Ward Weary Jains
Pulion Neale Tie
Thomas Matthew Masters
Frederick Mortimer Vine
Castlereagh
Deaiel
Tintantar Shire Couniil
Fred Ticky
Gillies
Whippe
Robins
Waite
Gould
FH. Bartlett
Myron Shire
Renner
Mararesor
T. Armetrong
D. Jarman
Windsor Municipal
Caunell A. Heanabune
T. J. O'Brign
J. Chandler
Goaper
G. Pye
Craggah
J. Ward
Fok
AL Wakers
Liverpool Muwripal Cosmet
Norsh
Alesenn
Deadman
Wi Weber
Takered M. Cheiatiansen
Maradeniz
Perce
Wet
M. Cahaing
E Chapmay
Novia
JJ Hannon
Thomase
Dogster
Gust Want
Caztaim
A Rowse
A Sheppard
Thorne
G Seem
We Love
Lawton
Vicier
South Ward
Whitefield
Sutor
Harryon JH
O'Grady
Hadwison
Campbelltown
Yonday
Lara
fMr
Erol Sheatner
Alession
Prat Moore
Samuel Parsely
Marlow
Piggot
Payiea
Genty
Spraring
Geo. Keretier
Rintve
O'Congar
A. G. Bleb
Mesars
Monrr
Russell
Tyron Ray
couneMors
Jarman Oni Apmatrona
Menare
Banner
M'Grazor
Tee
Tee N Teitine. and Messrs. Collings
Faje
Parker
Xan Wan
Wlecifd
Stetfalle
Fisher
Mediz
Cleo
Gelder
Wewreot
Kear
Cwaditch
Shaw
Rutlee
Tamworth
Aaren
J. Denalay
Twin Teyatt
Alderman Sully
Ennnailiontels Ware
Pamphel
M. Moora
R King
A. Tnnean
W. Brighton Sr
Crowley Pa
Brockman
Watferaon
Timber Workers Strike Over Higher Wages At NSW Sawmills
About 500 timber laborers in the New South Wales sawmill and timber yard union strike for 1 shilling per hour more to move timber from punts to stacks. In Sydney district court, Ernst Alfred Turton sues Henry Griits for £140 commission on a Homebush sale. Police monitored gatherings as negotiations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ns.w
Iasi
Fey
Rave
Sven
Messrs
Vit Mackensie
Limitnd
Lasgdon and
Langton
Saxton and
Binns Kaur Tiber Compan
Austral Timber Company
Langdie
Pietinion
Measre
Santon
Bienes
Lineited
Pyrmont
Lewis
Harold
Ellis
Batore Ini Rogers
Sydney District Court
Erest Alfred Turtin
King-street
Newtown
Egainet Henry Griits
Mesars
Birt and
Macquarie Pisce
Sydney
Se Tendant
Homebush
Mount Reyal
Nonih
Paddington Bombardment Case Drags Through Paddington Court
At Paddington Police Court Richard Watkins Finnemason Charlie Poulter and Francix Walsh faced charges after an assault on George Andrews at his Oxford Street shop. The incident, alleged throwing of stones and a subsequent theft from trousers, led to further counts of damage to a plate glass window. Proceedings continued with trial dates set and warnings given to defendants in a case reflecting a chaotic night on January 17 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paddington
Richard Watkins
Finnemason
Charlee Poulter
Laborer
Doer
Francix Walsh
Cuiesman
Hovine
George Andrews
Oxford-strewr
Wae
Kedith Sampson
Crown-straes
Surry Hills
Enif Phe
Meide Andrews
Watkins
Aniraws
Weikine
Waltkips
Aptrews
Poulter
Walsh
Hurse
Andrews
Wathine
Thia Poulter
Wathina
Ting Watkins
Comner Street
Mr. Barnett
Alf
Poulice
William Stokes
Erder-ser
Thompson
Oxford. Street
Wilces
Oxford Street
Public Works Tenders Opened for Bridge and School Improvements
Tenders opened by the Fenster Toard of the Public Works Department include works on the Shoalhaven River bridge at Nowra and several school improvements. Lowest bids cited include £ 9984 for the bridge, £ 17 7. 84 for a millan building, £ 1025 for a public school project, and £ 187 for a police additions and levelling project. The names Frederick Tavis, George W. Brewer, Edward Kennedy, and Arv Palor appear among bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenster
Public Worke
North-Western
Nasinral
Fiaeriq
Shoalhaven
Jowra-Rend
Womaderrs
Po Props and Company
Hw Millan
McKoml
Parramaie
North
Hndire
George W. “Brewer
Tepeirs
Prier
Sham
Vlevyes Pendere i. Ayles
Loweet
Sydney wool sales report signals mixed demand this week
Opening wool sales show spirited bidding from buyers like Pitt Son and Badgery Limited with strong interest in good wool while faulty and dusty lots suffer. Prices largely steady to firm for sound lots though weaker on withdrawn and reserve-heavy offerings. Co operative Wool and Produce and Australian Mortgage report heavy withdrawals and a generally softer market due to high reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heth
oorph-Pitt- Son
Badgery, Limited
Morteage
Pinance Company, Limited
Pict, Son
Badeery
New England
Les Thay
Torir
Sales by Auction at George Street and Gentes Street
Advertisements note sales by auction for new and second hand clothing and linen at George Street and Gentes Street to-morrow at 2. Names Micheleros and Company listed for the second sale. A court note reports Can. M'Neil charged at the Penrithy Police Court with assaulting a constable during execution of duty, leading to a sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George-Street W
Feary Levy
Gentes ‘St. W
Michéleros and
Peneithy
Can. M'Neil
Belog Grumk
Eevee
Preetan
Eng
Railroad Truck A Blaze Shuts Yard in Eerie Incident
A derailed train engine and parked freight cars sparked a fire in the Mantay area yard near FERS CREEK. Fire crews battled flames as water jets hissed, and responders evacuated a nearby street while authorities investigated causes and noted damage to rolling stock and tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mantay
Peculiar Licensing Case at a Tasporti Court
A fragmented report outlines a licensing dispute concerning a person named Tamuporti Momiky. The narrative mentions regulatory charges, a consumer matter, and a hotel setting with references to penalties and public interest. The text is garbled but implies a legal issue over licensing with potential penalties.
Storm swept coast sighted near Sander and Halnraay
Storm swept the coast causing damage and delaying activities along the shore. Reports describe affected areas including Sander and Halnraay with vessels and carts moved by wind and rain. A trainyard incident near Stette Pili is noted with light damage.
Late Shipping and Market Concerns Across Regions
A garbled report outlines delayed exports and financial strains, mentioning ore, styrene, and bonds. It notes enforcement changes, currency implications, and potential amendments to a scheme, with stress on timely settlement and containment of supply disruptions.
Anole Wann eas Nbland Piacher om Hae Biter
An unclear OCR fragment mentions an event or name sequence. It reads like a brief notice or sports item with dubious entities. The readable parts suggest a local item possibly involving an individual or team, but specifics are missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anole
Piacher
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Wes Uhes
Katoomba
ASD
Blackbox
Wome
Rayemata
Mailand
Muswell
Noha
Hasheer
Baba Tee
Teele Manning MeNdh
SingliLink
Helene
Squaily
Dusty
Nate
Wren
Serning
Thunders Paine
Spy Qupuirper
Rearese Tm
Roa
Ernie Cooker
Hevelline
Cove
Stomises
Hese Grueras Cain
Enee
Eratwarte
Seth Tasman
Grean
Owen Heavy
Ahaul
Ruth
Phurst
Teneras
Vailewran
Laws Sear
Vale Creek
Una VaUnelers
Weathy
Coohian
Pamphelitows
Otie
Biles
Appin
Bill
Raye Beon
Marty
Welen
Creve
Tate
Epping
Wessage
Homebush Stock Sales
Monlay
Fay
Gis
Noria Meeten
Elliott
Sis
Lygll
Tasmanian Crown
Catheart
Blythe Irresistible
Tenglastrier Haines
AMR
Haya
Tritt KL
Meiptinge
Marenlty Ms Muetist
Tebe
Treic ‘Ox. Craptora
Beltes
Carron
Lever
Carroll
Blythe
Gareth
G. Healy Gano
Dolves
Fane
Haven
Barner
Robben Bistbe
Kawine Auaires
Farnes
Cramford
Hb Hotne
Detves
Lawer Wr
Thunn
Darrit
Maxtit
Spiers
Parrott
Victiria —Seaand Innings
Fo Vangban
Bates
Woodford
Panama
The
Farmer's
Farmer's Boyusmae
Panamas
New Public Works
Sydney Wool Sales
Shunter
Ynnilo Desenmane
Alene
Stette
Waseces Bae
Wits
Ted Wi Eases Iatity Na Inti
Neniteases
Chanames
Aggb
Maxwets. Cooper
Alsert
William Rocht
Ape George Ames Baker
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