Training in Coast Defence Regimental Drill Nearing Conclusion
An extensive course of regimental training by the Royal Artillery concludes with two continuous sessions for each company at South Head and Port Jackson. The program enhances gunnery, range finding, and combined arm tactics, preparing detachments to defend the coast and execute torpedo-boat defense under simulated enemy conditions.
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Royal Scetrplian Artillery
Res
Bauth Firad
Sadie
Beirut
Austrat
Royal Artillery
England
Couree
BAA
Dorie
Tme
Bas
Ubis Cass
SALA
Somh
Tae
Middle Head
Port Jackson
Middle Mead
South Head
Vesneis
A.C.A
Australian Garrison Artillery
Jackson de Henves
Endestor
Cook
Miner
Sydney
Jms
Shire Presidents and Council Leaders Named at Special Meeting
A crowded Hornsby Shire meeting re elected retiring president Councillor W M Nizon amid strong turnout. New presidents named include William Bailey for Patrin Plate Shire, H Dowle for Bellipeer Shire, James McCarthy for Teralumia Spire, and George Streatfield for Lyndhurst Shire. Blacktown elected Thomas Wilmot as preserver. Elected officials praised for their efforts during busy times. Victoria’s Ag Minister Ewinburne condemns NSW fruit regulations as onerous.
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Hornsby Shira Cornell
W. M. Nizon
Tha
Serra
Idats
Tatepayers
Best
Trowbloud
William Bailey
Patrin Plate Shire Counc
H. Dowle
Bellipeer Sire Council
James McArthy
George Streatfield
Lyndhurst
Blacktown
The Cure for Strikes and Arbitration Reform
A historical letter argues for prompt arbitration court action to curb strikes. It urges swift penalties for employers and workers who ignore rulings, advocates extending enforcement to union officials, and supports law measures to move toward perpetual lockouts if needed. It calls for faster tribunals and better wage boards to reduce strikes and improve labor stability.
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Ighiere
Wies
Sulla
Eithe Rosoicitioss
Airliee
Sungarse
Hay
Bewrt
Mit
Arbitration Court
la Ridlen
Police Examinations and Promotions Across Colonies
A reader praises New Zealand policing for exam based entry and promotion. The letter argues for annual property-set exams, broader casting of the net, and written tests to improve the quality of recruits and officials, noting comparisons with New South Wales, London, and other police forces. It contends exams ensure merit over favoritism and cites training in Britain as elevating New Zealand standards.
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New Zealand
Dominion
One Daily Times
New South Wales
Palles
Hia
London
England
Scotland
Ireland
Itm
Britain
Dublie
Nominations Closed for Warwick Farm Meeting Events
Turf notes indicate nominations close 4 p.m. Monday for six races at Warwick Farm on February 28 including Farm Stakes Liverpool Mile Nursery Handicap and Stewards Handicap with added money of £6 each while Warwick Sandicap offers £1,000. Newcastle’s Viills figures as a key betting race in the season. Sydney trainers may report to the AJ.C. office or Mr Grisdale at Newcastle by 4 p.m. Clarensa withdrawn from the Sydney Cup and Arma from the St Leger.
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Warwick Farm
Allie
Newcastle
South Sydney Harriers Hold Club Meeting in Bedfera Hall
South Sydney Harriers met at Bedfera Town Hall to present the Dass season report and balance sheet showing a £39 carryover and a start-up credit for next season. The event drew about 7000 attendees with competitions for the Rawson Cup won by Charles Hurley. officers for 1908–09 were elected, led by Patron Sir H Rawson and President Alderman George Howe.
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South Sydney Harriers’ Club
Bedfera
Ft le Pow
Varnirslom
Harry Rawson
Sodraca
Messrs. Joneses Mad Company
Bo Bisnp
de Marricegiti
Harrere
Reid
Tempe
St Georer's Harriers
Hal Wenthott
Whinp
Sva- Dey Raitiers
Johnston
South Sydney
Botany
St. George Harriers
Redfern Oval
W. Dewel
B Kay
HA. Weather
MC Meagher
A. Pick
T.M Maiona
R Prost
Aldermen
L Batchelor
A. Masacer
Messia
Todd
Scout
A. Achill
TU & Roberts
W. H. Wiseman
Trearer
Ansistant
OP. Parke
Butler
W. A. Johnson
W. Harmer
Lewis
J. Merrick
G White
Sparrow
A. Chapmans
M. Burke
AAA
Mesara
Wiseman
R. Kay
G. P. Parke
Megara
George White
A. Johnson
Muerter
Hi Wiseman
Handicapper
W. Harner
W. Kay
Parliament debate on arbitration act to ease industrial crisis
Several politicians weigh calling Parliament to amend the Arbitration Act to resolve the industrial crisis. O Sullivan backs action, Winchcombe doubts quick effect, Jones favors ministerial handling, Lonsdale warns speeches could worsen matters, suggesting a premier appointed court or conference might be better. Strong opinions on both sides risk inflaming tensions.
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Parliamnot
O'Sullivan
Brigg
Winchcombe
Chamber of Commerce
Pat
Amon Whathur
Dkr
RK. Jones
Lonsdale
M.L.A
Adelaide drives plate service for HMS Commonwealth
A revival in Adelaide aims to present a service of plate to HMS Commonwealth as a tribute since the King aided Australia in acquiring cattle. The idea echoes prior acts in Canada for H.M.S. Dominion and in England for H.M.S Britannia and H.M.S Hibernia. Senator Symon offers to visit Sydney and speak, while the Lord Mayor asks volunteers to join a committee and send names to the Town Clerk.
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Adelaide
HMS Commonwealth
Australia
Commonwealth
Canada
H.M.S. Dominion
England
Ireland
Hibernia
New Zealand
Cape Colony
J. H. Symon
Sydney
Balmain Carnival Highlights Underwater Stunts and Races
Balmain Rechabite Club staged its second annual carnival featuring underwater swimming by Sid Davis and an octopus club exhibition. The program included schoolboy handicaps, 200 yards and 20 yard races, a Protestant club interlib race, diving events, fancy costumes, and the Walloon Race. Weds performances showcased local clubs and members from St. Thomas Prebyterian and Reckabites. Rowless results credited Ratjen, Watson, Murdoch, Brett, and Forder among others with varied distances and times.
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Balmain
Balmain Rechabite Club
Sid. Davis
P. M'Nally
Macrotens Octopus Club
P. Punch
P. M Nally
L. M'Nally
T. Moran
Handi Ney
Rennie
N- Ratjens
Watson
W. Murdoch
Read
Gran
Verda
St. Dean's
Thomas
Prebyterien
Reckabtts
Chibal
Fian
Smart
Wy Curtin
A. Coalin
St. Thomas
Wudgers
Ant J Rodgers
Rechab
Amin Geer
J. Finnse
W. O'Dennel
Tima
J. Kelao
Warning Against Rats At Waters Council Meeting
Dr WG Armstrong warned of a rat problem near a suburb product store with street rats traced as the infection source. Mayor Alderman Danks announced a special borough inspection and urged sanitary compliance to keep streets clean and maintain proper health standards.
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Waters Top
WG. Armstrong
Rata
Danks
First Gold in Australia Noted 35 Years Ago
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls a 1523 entry by James M Brady assistant surveyor describing gold particles found near the Pleb River between Rydal and Bathurst. The note, stored in the Lands Department plan room, was shelved by government fearing public alarm and mentions granite formation and gas from nearby soil via an early method.
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Brst
Australia
James M’brien
Deldbock
Pleb River
Rydal
Bath—urat
Department of Lants
Srntasy
Elver
Hlile
Dain
The Chained Bible Restored at Reading Museum
The old chained Bible table from St Mary’s Sourar near Andover has been restored by Reading Museum authorities. Fifty years ago it faced possible destruction during church re-pewing and was saved by the vicar for a few shillings. it was later placed in the Heading Museum. The table bears two chains and now sits on the lower arch of the church, with the binding date inscribed.
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St Mary
Sourar
Andover
Reading Museum
England
Reading
Palace Theatre Opens With Fresh Repertoire
In opening night at the Palace Theatre, Mr C Spencer presents a fresh repertoire of subjects. The occasion includes nightly performances and matinees on Wednesday, with patrons assured of evident satisfaction from the program.
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C. Spencer
Palace Theatre
Free Poultry Book Promises Practical Profit Tips
Advertisement offers a free booklet titled Our Free Book on Poultry 4 specifying useful advice to increase poultry profits. It mentions guidance on feed, breeding, and market tactics, and invites readers to write for copy to Bonnington & Co. at 179 Harriet Street, Stratford.
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Mars
Fitious
Singer
Bonnington Amt
Harriet, Sraney
Regal appointment clarifies late governor’s successor
A fragmentary notice outlines an appointment under regal authority, naming Lord Augustus Lotta and mentioning figures such as Professor Starich and Timer Bae. The text is garbled with multiple misspellings, but indicates a succession or official act regarding governance in New South Wales and related offices.
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Augustus Lotta
Ns.w
Professor Starich
Timer Bae
Itoea
Faveat
GarvinesSe- Nireet
Wreyard Grears
S7euer
Lawn Tennis Association service rule change agreed
At an Australian Lawn Tennis Association meeting a draft alteration to the service law was discussed and approved. The server must place both feet behind the line before serving and not move or walk during delivery, with the toe of one foot allowed to rest while serving.
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Astocia Hon
Austraissian
Reed
Munnine
Election of Union Officials Names Listed Among Delegates
The elected officers include Mr F Hodgson as president and Mr R Paton as vice presidents with Messrs P Hodgson H Armstrong J Traynor B Steel as vice chairs. Mr G Mullaly serves as secretary and Mr C Ord as treasurer. The executive committee comprises Mullaly Rutherford Banfield P Hodgson and C Ord with delegates Siessis Ore and Banfield.
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Puttos
F. Hodgson
R. Paton
P. Hodgson
H. Armstrong
J. Traynor
B. Steel
G. Mullaly
C. Ord
Triamurer
Messrs. Mullaly
Rutherford
Banfield
Siessis
Ore and
Football notes from annual meeting at Bammer Hall
At the annual meeting of Re Hodgson Smith Tah held at Bammer Hall it was decided. The text lists police-bearers and mentions Wednesday Hall all day fort Calon. The fragmentary wording limits precise names or roles.
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Hodgson Smith
Bammer Hin
Boxing action at the Gaiety Club tonight in seven rounds
Boxing card features Yaloetk versus Burne in a best of seven at the Gaiety Club with a lively show promised. Also listed are press previews and miscellaneous exhibits as part of an evening billed as exhilarating and full of crowd energy.
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Yaloetk
Burne
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