Printing of Commonwealth stamps sparks a Fortunes of Paper
A Sydney report details how stamps are produced and checked at the Government Printing Office Bent Street. Manager Mr. Michelson explains fortnightly stamp orders, paper preparation, and the high safeguards including watermarking and double key custody. The process tracks paper use, issuance, and receipts, with stamps counted by machinery and stored securely in the Revenue Printing Branch.
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New South Wales
Alrealy
Sydney
Evening News
Galliva
Michelson
Oan
Wenfried
Bent Street
Sity
Mitchelson
Docker
Stampa
P.O
Mitchelvon
Revenue Printine Branch
Goss
de la Rue and Company
Loofon
Rev.Pr. Be
Revenue Printing Branch
Commonwealth
General Post
Oldest stamp plate in world sparks era of duty stamps
A historic stamp plate from 1885, part of the large square series, is described as the oldest of its kind. The article notes stamps printed from it, receipts by the Revenue Printing Branch foreman, and the careful processes at Sydney's Government Printing Office amid legislative changes affecting stamp outputs.
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Revenue Printing Branch
Government Printing Office
Gullick
Carstal
Sydney
Balmain Hospital Opens Additions and Expansion
The Premier opened Balmain Hospital additions with plans by EJ Bowen Balmain. The old building modernised including operating room. Hospital officials noted increased annual costs around 750 pounds and sought a further 500 pounds, with 300 funds available from government.
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G. Wade
Yestarlay
Falmin Collage Hospital
Balmain and District Hospital
G. Brown
Marrickville
EJ. Bowen
Balmain
HL. A Scott
Wade
of Harmain
Thursday Mails from Sydney and Tasmanian routes listed
Mails close at the post office in Sydney for Ocean Island Nauru and Pisasant Talued aboard the Sildra at 11 am. Direct Hobart via the Westrana at 11 am. For Buen at Bau for Ballina Broadwater and Wardell via the Pyrmont at 4 pm. Wart Australia via Adelsida and Albany aboard the Kanowna at 0 pm. For Tasmania via Melbourne via Loomgars at 4 59 pm. Macleay River via Kemp vey at pm for Strahan and North East Coast of Tasmania via Melbourne aboard the Orion at 7 pm.
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Sydney
Ocean Island
Nauru
Hobart
Tasmania
Melbourne
Macleay River
Strahan
North East Coast
Orion
Dr Sheldon’s Digestive Tabules Versus Dyspepsia
A breathless ad extols Dr Sheldon’s Digestive Tabules as a safe natural cure for dyspepsia. It claims the tablets ease stomach burden, aid digestion, and restore energy without side effects. Sold at 26 cents per tin of 80 tablets everywhere.
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Riley
Sheldon
DR. Sheldon
Ours a Spendthrift Race Support in Improvidence Debate
The passage argues that public improvidence prompts calls for action rather than restraint. It notes a shift toward self-help measures to escape poverty and mentions footwear as a case study. It cites Minstan Tiros as a leading domestic boot maker with a shop at 200-303 Crown Street, S114 Gunter.
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Ube
Thamselves
Minstan Tiros
Crown-street
Gunter
Dawson’s 823 Break Stuns London Billiards Fans
Dawson delivers a remarkable 823 break in a London match against Chajman Pawoon. The record compares with earlier marks and tops public expectations, with Dawson finishing amid applause despite fatigue and a challenging table.
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Dawson
Billard
London
Chajman
Pawoon
Rumington Wilson
Carter and Salmon Theft Trial at Water Police Fort
Thomas Abberton, a carter, faced charge of stealing barley tied to salmon and property of Andrew Weir and others at the Water Police Fort. He claimed the barley was seized while he was away from his lorry, but witnesses placed him at the scene. He was sentenced to three months imprisonment, suspended on good behavior for 12 months with a £20 surety.
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Dawson
Gettine
Bon Mirikine
Steventn
Roberts
Ted Ball
Annoctacion Testerie Skavenveen
Banana
Rimingtn-Wilson Mules
Wade
Stevenoon
Conlciwas
Thomas Abberton
Carter
Andrew Weir
Srdley
Abberton
Howard Smith
pWlmon
Abbarton
M'Mahan
Amqienes
Aurety
Doan's Ointment Promises Piles Cure Despite Years Of Suffering
An advertisement from Sydney touts Doan's Ointment as a miracle cure for piles after years of itching bleeding and protrusion. A Mr Wood from Randwick Testifies of complete relief after using the ointment, urging others to publish his praise and urging purchase at 0 per pot or via mail order.
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Pilon
Ives
Simon
Mr. Brear Wood_ fron-turner
Ramawick
Sydney
Almont
Post
Dean
Down
Wood
Doum
Doan
Sporting. The Turf. Hazy race day with many winners and injuries
The report reviews a chaotic race meet with Rosy Bone winning a tricky event and multiple horses like Mallard, Butler, and Storkiaan achieving notable placings. It notes trainer activity, jockey changes, and a serious rider injury during travel, plus forthcoming meetings and wagering outcomes at Epping and Sydney venues.
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Rosy Bone
Sarerhas
Anolope
Jockey Club
Idea J.C
Rchanteur
BA. Connolly
Torgi Kules
Hrsete
A- Connolly
J. c. Peusrhon
Aichanuivr
Bevusker
Tripe Mallard
Calcutta
Heal
Cj Bla
Chaawe Pit
Lark Cochin Tenakine
Vadira
Wat “Storkiaan
Rae
Dle
Hugion Hunte Stepaway
Weighce Furne
Yuriues
Ler
Butler
Tony Claire
Canterbury
Moorea
Warwick Farm
Rosehill
Kensington
Mort Prople
Rawossia Butalde
Macwellbrook
Cott Miles
Ann
Mary P. Swallow
THC
Hobart
AJC
Birot
St. Leear
S.J. Small
Ford
Fr. Smith
Melbourne
Sydney Barber
Adelaide
New South Wales
Epping
Bow Bells
Emily Trou
Pinewood
Millagm
Nellie
Anna
Nallie
Ladybird
Daliphin
Mandtap
Tinie Tile
Neuton
Trixin
Epplar Peatertuy
Hazelwood
Abd Foncord
Taxiio
Starr
Sheigual
Jack
New Zealanders Poor Show Against Rochdale Hornets
Football report critiques the New Zealand team in a match versus Rochdale Hornets. Mentions Messenger as weak, Australian not fit, and heavy trial errors leading to disastrous results. Provides December 7 scoring totals for several players and notes a Newtown club formation with officers and committee members.
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Rochdale Hornets
Saya
Colonial Committee
Meaxenger
Wrigley
W. Wynyard
Tyler
Jobnstone
Kor
Messenger
Croat
Lavery
Byrne
Trewarthen
Newtown
New South Wales Rugby League
Oticars
Dr. Chenball
Newlows
Swimming event results from Thease Bay Amistent Club
Thease Bay Amistent Club held two events on Turndey fleet. The listing notes a diving contest with competitor W. Sweetman and a second event title unclear due to OCR errors.
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Thease Bay
Turndey Fleet
The
Jewire Deing
W. Sweetman
Sailing Race Trials Amid Global Power Shift
Fragmented OCR text suggests a sailing event with international entrants and venues, mentioning Athens Macedonia and Lawes Hotel, with notes on arrivals, hotel stays, and a series of trials or races. The readable fragments reference teams, locations, and dates, but the overall narrative remains unclear and partially garbled.
Kent Club Dominates Regional Cricket Match
A fragmented report from an early cricket fixture shows Kent defeating Somerset with strong offensive play. The event, held at an unspecified ground, recalls high effort from Kent players amid harsh weather and a tense finish, highlighting key batting and fielding moments.
Boxing at the Ratety Thesiry on Tasman
The report describes a boxing event at South Water with witness accounts from Chewil De meme Jie Hla 8 wed Beertine and mentions rival contenders including Gra lashed and Stirting cetaereest. It notes a crowd at New Sowth Water and Giesty defeating Marka Freie in a decisive match.
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Tasman
Ieee
Giesty
Marka Freie
Public safety item reports unusual incident at city meeting
An unclear public safety item describes an event around a Metropolitan area meeting. Dazed prose references a rowe and a ship sale prize and mentions a tavern and a silent auction like scene, with no clear names or dates.
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Qisi-see
Minnie Procramine
DAXO-TONEE PIAS Aiver enmelalnt in the Roerre meh
Fragmentary OCR item mentions individuals and events with unclear names and places. The readable bits reference a discussion or notice involving persons named Tasnee Galson and Hunter, plus stock or pricing terms, but the text remains incoherent and difficult to parse into a clear event or outcome.
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Matea
Alferind
Tasnee Galson
Bermens
Freyange
Abe Hunter
Fragmentary OCR street page details
Fragmentary text references street names and locations such as Cheringone street Winrard Square and Spaves four. The legible portion mentions a person or place names with unclear context, offering no coherent event or report to summarize.
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Asemstes Lettos
Stanicr
Winrard Square
Spaves
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