Sydney's Great Railway Debate Electric Traction Favored
A long debate on city and suburban rail links weighs electric traction against steam. Engineers suggest electrifying extensions via circular quay routes, with discussions of tunnels, overhead lines, and comparisons to London and American systems. The piece notes past reports by Mr. Rennick and forecasts future urban rail electrification.
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Sydney
Focal Enelieers
F. Rennick
Victorian Rail Uy
Medtern
Seicester
George Attrest
Rennick
George Street
Am Pantern
Matlyay
Elhabett Street
Jqcmenstons
Mr. Reanick
Eliy
Sunihoe
Chau Tne Guay
Ria
Reanich
Wex
Sytney
Nori Sydney
Rouws
Mtin
Uly
Sekra
Mtr
Henry Beane
Roy
Oyu
Commission of
City Tallway
Fatynelon
Sianea
Wayeyjeald
London
Duvve
Ateaz
Baltimore—Ohio
United States of America
Reifern
Hyde Park
Cty
Glasgow
Craic
Evening News
Leake
Deane
Ted Gat
America
Mr. Deeme
Bether
Isin
Doane
Tingland
Breseat
New York Central
Hudson River
New York, Newhaven
Hartford
Mallee
New York
Pennayivadia
New Jersey
Est River
Lorefalas
Provesa
England
W. Gardum
Engleu
Reilways
Gawat Companion
Nenewaary
Gurdais
Tabway
Gardam
Piccasilly
Sydory
Howr
Marach
Sul
Jina
Circular Quay
Coral Jaware
Surf Bathing and Deafness A New Danger
A New York Evening News report cites medical professionals warning of rising deafness among bathers. A prominent figure notes many youths linger in surf water, exposing ears to waves and moisture, risking hearing loss. Other causes include scalp and head injuries, long exposure, and cold wet conditions.
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Syter
Rauia
Halmatn Council Proposes Ordinance Change on Street Collections
The Halmatn Council seeks amendments to empower Public Works to regulate street collections for deserving causes. The draft ordinance would require council consent for collections and allow notices to organizers, aiming to balance public order with enabling charity drives.
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Halmatn Council
Public Works Department
Sbiaie Permbenion
Uci
Balmain
Sales by Auction Notice Lacks Clarity and Details
Fragmentary notice lists auctions at Bassons and Reems with scattered names and amounts. Mentions companies and pledges, dated 11-3, and references to Haney Bice Land Chasewesd and Arthur Gickard with limited context. Information is incomplete and names are uncertain.
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Celle
Bassons
Tommerrem
BP Wrihires Amt Company
Reems
Tincat West
Merah
Telack
Haney Bice “Land
St Chasewesd
Arthur Gickard Amt Company
Railway Men Grind Overwork At Central Grievances
Railway workers at the Central rail hub protest harsh hours and poor relief, complaining of 6:30 starts, long commutes, and inadequate meals. They demand equal pay for relief staff and overtime at regular rates, urging the Labor party to address the issues promptly.
Mayor Rescues Hunter's Hill Fire Subdues Blaze
A fire at Mr J Mersden's residence on Ferdinand and Madeline streets Hunter's Hill started in a dining room bookcase and spread to other rooms. Mayor E M Betts and the council clerk led a small crew, using a water stream to control the blaze. About £60 damage, house and contents saved. Gladstone Volunteer Fire Brigade was not needed. Nearby residents were greatly excited by the incident.
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J. Mersden
Ferdinand and
Madeline Streets
Bunter'n Hill
Mermion Hut
Busiman
Marsden
Gladenville
Brothers in Law at Court over £2 compensation claim
In Brdney District Court at Sydney yesterday, Ashmead Traynor of 12 Welberstreet Tedfern claimed £2 from William Wathan for alleged malicious suppression. Nim faced arrest in November for theft of furniture. case dismissed and Aim discharged. The defendant pleaded not guilty. Judge found a verdict for the plaintiff for 22 guineas.
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Judee Rogers
Brdney
Yemerdsy
Ashmead Traynor
Welberstreet
Tedfern
William Wathan
Imance
Woman's Budget Announces Subscriber Drive Prizes
A competition invites readers to recruit prepaid subscribers to the Woman's Budget by April 9 with a top prize of £100 for the most new prepaid subscriptions. Additional £5 and £10 prizes will honor the next best adapters, plus further awards for securing the greatest number of prepaid subscriptions. Entries must be sent to the manager, Market-street, Orleans.
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Mberty
Perem
Maerour
Betag Ve
Persens
Migbert
Counslallen
Sas Rom
Pedrees
Timber Yard Fire Breaks Out at Austral Theatre Company
A blaze swept a timber yard behind a theater complex on a wet night. Firefighters arrived quickly and battled flames in the ground hose area near the rear of a timber yard. Three men were injured but the extent of their injuries is uncertain as authorities assess the scene. The names of those involved and the lumber firm are reported, with German workers noted among witnesses.
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Austral Thater
Ahattoir Rend
Prifeu
Geneity of Limter
Sarm
Ae Geman
Quarantine Station Woes Reported by Queensland Doctor
A Queensland doctor recounts harsh conditions and mismanagement at North Head Quarantine Station in Sydney. He condemns inadequate heat, windows, and food, delays in care, and improper enforcement of quarantine rules. He notes aboard ship deaths and delays in mail and telegrams, urging stricter act enforcement.
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Queensland
Abd
Sydney
Mach
Fuhérmore
North Head Quarantine
Bampton
Board of Health
Son
Hon
Absorption of Camperdown City Council to be approached again
At the Camperdown Council meeting Alderman Levy moved to reopen negotiations with the Lord Mayor and the Sydney City Council to confer on terms for mutual benefit. The unimproved land value is noted along with potential arrangements to benefit Camperdown and the city. The motion passed for a council meeting to pursue a joint course with Sydney.
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Camperdown
Levy
Mayne
Campertown
Sydney
Reidy
Sydney University
Prince Alfred Hoapital
Bs City Council
Guott
Camper
Syndney
Balmain Newsagents Case Dismissed At Police Court
William Sawson and Mary Kirkpatrick faced breach of agreement claims over territory and supply of papers to the Kerale Mechanical Institute. The magistrate ruled the court lacked jurisdiction as the amount involved exceeded its limits and dismissed the case after noting a single alleged breach.
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Balmain
William Sawson
Nowaagent
Uurling-etrent
Rozette
Mary Kirkpatrick
Darling- Street
Rorelin
Ute Olkor
Keralie Mechanical Institute
Pewse
LoropeDiog
Whe Institute
Ar. Payten
Necessary Hotels Classification Hearing at Glebe
During a Darlinghurst hearing on hotel classifications in the Glebe electorate, Mr T. Lam of Glebe Council gave cautious testimony on hotel needs for district and public convenience. The judge pressed him to state a reduction stance, then instructed court to adjourn with the witness standing down.
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Glebe
Darlinghurst
Wedoeday Attrnoon
T. Lam
Glebe Council
Cartain Hotel van
Jndee Backhouse
Bacitho
Easter Gift Entertainment for Charity Proposed at Woollahra
A charitable Easter entertainment raised funds for All Saints Church and St Vincent de Paul Society Woollahra. The Old Street Mall event featured the Dramatic Club Moon-salary Sebast af Simic with Edith Grenenger and others performing vocal and instrumental pieces. Proceeds from the performance and a pinched purse collection supported district poor, with Mr Rehearm as master of ceremonies and Dame Ferd in attendance.
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Vinernt de Paul Bodlety
Woollahra
Oldsertown Mall
Gween-seret
Woollatrs
Teest- Guudance
M. Kentwell
Irkham
Eick
Swanson
Mise
Mears
W. Kerr
Mr. Rehear
Manicel Girvetor
Mme Ferd
Marian Ressell
Lennon's farewell concert at St James Hall Philadelphia
A farewell concert at St James Hall Philadelphia Wednesday night featured Mr George Lennon presenting a program of varied entertainment. The event included sketches by Henry V, Douglas Jerrold pieces, and excerpts from Hood and The Belle with notable performances by Miss Mare Lite and Mrs Benard with accompanist Mr A Berirom Pista in attendance.
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St. James’ Hall
Philly-street
Georg
Australasia
Lennon
Sean Prtasaen
Douglan Jerrold
Maihide
Hood
Mare Lite
A. Berirom
Wharf timber shortage hampers wharf building work
G R Reed, manager for R W Scott, told Evening News reps that piles in right Armensiany are hard to buy and Amber supply limits delay contracts. Workers face inconvenience as timber scarcity forces costs up and longer work times, with prices rising from 5 to 30 per unit over five years.
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Sone Lue
Byeshing
G. R. Regd
R. W. Scott
Evening News
Amber
Rett
Auoh
Rodney
Lyra
Rela
Leichhardt Valuations Report At Council Meeting
A report of the valuers presented to Leichhardt council under the Local Government Act lists the unimproved capital values of insanety land in ALTCA B and other blocks. It cites estimated population, improved and unimproved land values, and annual values, noting a total suggested rate levy of £1805 plus regional charges. The report records council concerns over council rates, property and the city’s overall assessment by the City Treasurer.
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Leichhardt
Wsal
Altcab
Wien
Ardin
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Palmer
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Hollingdale & Kessel
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Lantet
SS Tre
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HL. Sanderson
British Optical Association
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