Town and Country Journal Highlights and Local Features
A listing of items from the Town and Country Journal includes portraits of J Hume Cook MP and M A Noble, notes on Australia cricket, and features on Bundarra, northern forest resources, and local views. Also advertised are Sydney improvements, free stereoscopes for subscribers, cinema news, and theatre promotions in Sydney.
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Adelaide
Trumper
Noble
Macartney
Hartigan
Oconol
Sydney
J. Hume Cook
M. A. Noble
Rosehill Rages as Admission Train Fares Cause Ire
Reports from Rosehill on Saturday February 1st detail a heated scene over railway fare changes. The agitation centers on fare adjustments for class and travel, drawing attention to disrupted travel plans and local crowd response. Residents plead for clarity as officials work to resolve tensions surrounding the transportation policy.
Drowned While Bathing Near Melbourne
Miss Gertrude Ampt drowned while bathing at Warsadyte near Melbourne. She entered the water with Mrs Ewart and was seen sinking in a deep hole after about ten minutes. Her body was recovered from about three feet of water. An incident note mentions Mosman Swimming Carnival pictures in the Town and Country Journal.
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Melbourne
Thoredsy
Misa Gertrute
Warsadyte
Ewart
Jovernment
Mrs. Ewart
Yarrate
Mosman
Town and Country Journal
Decayed Tomatoes Reported to City Health Committee
A report to the City Health Committee describes damaged tomatoes found at a market in May. About 60 cases with opened tins were removed for examination. The health department notes no clear cause or economic loss and will consider the matter at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arsirong
AL Alih
Armastrane
Redfern Tor
Crippled for 15 years cured by Indian Root Pills
A letter from William Rickard of Albany Place North Dunedin New Zealand credits Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills with curing his rheumatism after 15 years of disability and reliance on crutches. He reports permanent improvement and urges others with rheumatism sciatica neuralgia or lumbago to try Comstock's Nerve and Bone Liniment alongside Morse's pills. The claim notes the remedies are sold by W J Comstock Co Ltd and price details.
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Morse
William Rickard
Albany Place
North Dunedin
N.Z
Dr. Morse
Berty 19
Comstock
Morne
W. J. Commtock Co
Lad
BF Pittoetreet
Rutnay Sae
Victoria Park Races Open Amid Rain Aids Close Finishes
Scratches included Featherstitch and Septic while rain affected the opening meeting at Victoria Park yesterday. Judge Mr. Cornford presided over close handicapping by Mr. Peters as spectators flocked to the crowded enclosure on a wet track.
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Featherstitch
AJC
Siskes
Vitoria Park
Cornford
T. Peters
Polore
Epthatce Raton
Rindar
Andora
Brisbane
Heasmakers
Q-T.c
Liv
Waulige
API
Buukimr
Victoria
Cricket headlines from a chaotic match report
The fragmented OCR recounts a cricket match involving South Wales, Queensland, and Australia with references to catches, bowling, and umpire disputes. It mentions overs, scores, and players like Harper and Woods, but the text is garbled and many names are unclear. The piece hints at discipline and officiating tensions surrounding the game.
Drummoyne Club Hosts Fourth Annual Swims and Diving Event
The Drummoyne Club held its fourth annual carnival at the Drummoyne Municipal on Wednesday evening with large attendance. Master P Yabsley and members of the Magpies Diving Club performed fancy and trick diving. A musical program featured contributors such as Mostra Kaul ing Gid Shipway and others. Several interclub swimming races and handicaps were won by various divers, including finals and sprints with times noted, plus a junior members’ handicap and a flying ballard competition for the Western Suburbs championship.
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Drummoyne Carnivd
Drummoyne Club
Drummoyne ‘Municipal
P. Yabsley
Pha
Magpies Diving Club
Mostra
Kauling
Gid
Shipway
P. Kingston
R. Allen
P. Hooke
Miss Burns
G. Everdte
Roomits
Pirst Keat
Wright
Clare
Beco
Yd. Iste
Imig
Ttsec
H. Bebb
Deco
A. Weight
Ayant
P. Christiansenner
A. Goldstone
Issec
Tima
Umin Gsec
E. Dobbe
Itsec
Royd
Ayd Tima
Imin Ifsc
F. Christiansen
K. Bey
Craig
A. Brett
Buery
Baijomn
Ana
Wellageay
Manly Regatta Saturday Handicaps Published
The Manly Regatta handicap list for Saturday is released under carnival committee auspices. Entries include boats such as Winnie, Bruntwood, Coquette, Heather, and Mavis with various pilots and weights. additional handicaps cover motor boats like Idler and Redwing as well as several named vessels and skiffs. The list names participating crews and officials, including J Norris, Chris Webb, and W J Holmes, among others.
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Carnival Committee
Tin
Arole
Wal
J. Norris
Robin
E. Tomllieson
Chris Webb
Creagent
C. Dun
Eilean
W. Read
Zena
W. J. Holmes
Maritana
C. Hayes
Crescent
Caps Hawi
W. Owen
Uisser
Mona
W. F. Dusan
Donnelly Ite
Init
Tel
Arthur
J. Smith
Vision
Colebrook
Scot
B. Comin
Owenee Ste. Rodrick
Young Jack
JY. Rowlnaon
Wen
Dupean
Gladwin
Band in Hyde Park Program Amid Rotary Concert
Ambiguous OCR text describes a Hyde Park band event with a brass section. It lists a series of pieces including operatic and instrumental tunes, referencing performers and conductors in a conference style. The readability issues leave most titles and names uncertain.
Bandwick Training Shows Morning Workout Pace
The report details Bandwick's morning training with efforts described as intense yet steady, noting individual runners and pacing across several furlongs. Key performers include Vail, Bakwer, Kigg, and Nir, along with others who contributed to the strong session, as tracks and stables prepare for upcoming events.
Amateurs In Opera At The Town Theatre
Amateur singers directed by Mr Hk Walker present a Gilbert and Sullivan romance at the City Opera. The performance features Lottie Keduneyae as Pinly Magner, with Bray Pratine and Golem among the notable cast. A second performance is planned for July with likely changes and a favorable reception anticipated.
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Ander le
Hk Walker
Sariety Cave
Uhre
Gilbert Amd
Sul Hyat
Ty Guar
Granard Lucarre
Sullivan
Phoebe
Ste Frank
Howard Voggin
Perens Parmarnrés
Nino Sowa
J Murdell
Meest
W. MW Clair
Pairtox
Mirward Cholmondetny
de Laecivsant
Tower
E Tarr
Leonwrt Mrryi
MF W Walton
Dain Carruthers
Rare New Zealand Medal Sells at Auction in London
A rare Military Medal from New Zealand, one of two issued, was sold for 170 pounds at Suthehy’s Auction Rooms, London. Bought by Mr Bald Win of Duscannon-sirest, the medal bears a silver Maltese cross, a gold star on each arm, and the inscription New Zealand. It was awarded to Constable Solaman Black of the Armed Constabulary in January 1849 for valor during the siege of Nentupm against the Maoris.
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Zealand Ocroes
Suthehy
London
Bret
Bald Win
Duscannon-sirest
Coina
Isto
Devin Bulck
New Zealand
North Steyne Surf Club Exhibition in Newmarket
The North Steyne Surf Club from Manly sails to Newmarket for an exhibition on Sunday morning. The Manly Coupill lends a surf boat to be sailed by the Sly brothers for an unmanned display as they bring a boat through the surf. The event includes Indian instruction and a feature on improving wire battery devices and related gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Steyne Surf Club
Manly
Newmatle
Manly Coupill
Sly Brothers
Charity Appeal Meeting in City Discusses Funds and Plans
A late 19th century charity gathering discussed the annual fund drive for the Benevolent Belief of New Souls Wales and related societies. Delegates from APSE Tornee and the Australian Ambulance Decade attended, with emphasis on public support, charity governance, and future outreach.
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Sir FiAsmand
Belén
New Souls Wales
Cambio
Alen
Balanor
St Tebe Ambujinee
Dune
Tellawe
Weber
United Charter
Urgualmalim
Kwktes
Teyiir
Page
Aihf
Mimmo
Trade tensions threaten Java Singapore relations and shipbuilder rivals
The article details fears of a trade rift between Java and Singapore amid pressure from British and Singaporean interests. It warns that if terms are not equal to competitors, local industries in New South Wales and Melbourne could suffer while ships and exports, including iron and timber, face tighter competition and possible disruption. The piece notes government attention to protecting home producers and warns of retaliation if commercial parity is not achieved.
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New South Wales
Elriaoe
Sydney
Raettle
Turlan
State Military Band Performs At New Marsnic Hill
The State Military Band held a meeting on Tusday at Marsnic Hill Cuellersagh street where the band performed for an audience. The program included chorales and marches with patrons such as Marty Tawssn and Commander Browniow listed among attendees. An evening supper followed with toasts and tributes to local officials.
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Marsnic
Cuellersagh
Tescuy Tigi
Bentley
Ahr Wumpiere
Conerrte
Aden
Ele
Marty Tawssn
Viti
Tudigentinn Seeks Cure For Chronic Suffering
A garbled 19th century style notice mentions Jane Incotie Tudigentinn and a claim of chronic illness treated with a medicine named Taa0-Tomie Saxo-Tonic Pile Price. The text, attributed to REID, references the Evening News and a successful newspaper for advertising principles, with unclear dates or locations.
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Tomie
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