Demolishing Old Stoney Prompts Street Extension Plans
A chaotic account details demolition actions in Stoney with talk of extending College Street and Central Hallway Station. The Lord Mayor reports progress on Athlon Place insumptions and the sale of properties, including George Street demolitions to align with a new route from the New York Hotel to Essex. Nearby, M’Inerney’s Commercial Hotel remains, with new shops rising along the proposed Quay Street and Pitt George corner alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aden
Ste. Noebus
Athlon Place
Kenexentrest
Chrooine Quay
M'Inerney
Sidr Shor
Newew York
Essex Rernet
Adaling
New York Hotel
Hornby Grange Grounded Near Franklin Island Reef
The Hornby Grange of the Moulder line ran aground on a reef near Franklin Islands about 13 miles from the Johnstons River mouth. The vessel, laden with cargo, reported no damage but a rudimentary repair was required before proceeding. Built at Newcastle-on-Tyne in 1890 and 2 1/2 tons gross, 1503 tons deadweight, she sailed from Sydney on October 12 bound for the East with cargo including trogen meat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornby Grange
Pranklin Islands
Johnstons River
Sydney
Newcastle-on-Tyne
Death of George Brett in Sydney suburb incident
Fragmented report details the death of George Brett after a fall at his lodgings on Crown Street, Surry Hills. The text notes a fractured skull, hospital transfer, and mentions a detective of the metropolitan police, with other garbled references to associates and events surrounding the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wijiem Gearke
Surry Hull
Tor
Wallike
Azo Ammieur
Australia
Nepean Wivers
Uggara
Ryde Council Plans Fire Safety Upgrades At Town Hall
The council authorized the mayor to acquire four stand pipes hoses and gear at about £15 to guard against outbreak at the Town Hall and keep gear available for the public. The Gladaatilin Volunteer Fire Brigade offered their reel and hose pipe for £10 cash, but aldermen postponed decision and referred the matter to the space committee for report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awalant
Gladaatilin Weluntorr
Ryde Tramway tender plans announced for August
At Friday night’s Ryde meeting a letter from the Works Department via Mr Mogham M.B.A. announced August tender calls for a tramway from Arumnas to Hatton's Path Ryde. The notice was met with loud cheers from the aldermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryte Connell
Fire in Sussex Street sparks inquiry at bog merchant’s shop
Fire broke out shortly after 10 o'clock at Arthur Margreaves, bog merchant, 291 Sussex Street. The flames filled the premises with smoke restricted to the ground floor and were extinguished by fire brigades. Origin suspected to be due to careless use of italchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Margreaves
Dr Sheiden’s New Discovery for chest complaints
A reader testimonial praises Dr Sheiden’s New Discovery for coughs and colds and recommends its use for chest complaints. The note claims effective relief and enduring results, highlighting the product as an unequalled remedy for indented chest conditions and related ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert SmAark
Redtirs
Sheiden
Br. Sheiden
Courke
Letter on Adulterated Animal Foods Prompts Deputation
A letter from the Agricultural Department to Neri Ryde Progress Association argues for possible legislative action to curb adulteration of animal foods like bran and pollard. The informal meeting agreed the secretary should respond that a deputation to Minister Perry is unnecessary to place facts before him. Local merchants are implicated in importing rotten fodder and decayed produce, fueling calls for publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neri Ryde Progress Association
Agvicultural Department
Fell
Pollard
Adelaide
Evening News
North Ryde
Eastwood
Marsfield
Calon
Alores
Franco-British Exhibition Seen Through a Visitor’s Eyes
A private letter recalls the Franco-British Exhibition at Kensington White City. The writer marvels at towering glassy structures, Venice style canals, and royal interest in Queensland gems. They describe courts, waterfalls, fern gorges, cedar patterns, and live demonstrations of weaving, glovemaking, and dyeing, with fashion history from the 17th century to modern times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britney Yaar
England
Kensington
Venice
Queensland
Buckingham Palace
Leura
Experimental Orchard at Brush Farm Considered by North Ryde Growers
A special meeting of the North Ryde branch of the Fruitgrowers' Union discussed establishing an experimental orchard to be run at Brush Farm Reformatory Dundas. The proposal notes suitability of Brush Farm soil and free land with labor from inmates. The plan was to recommend to the Minister via the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Ryde
Fraitgrowers' Union
Mitiater For Agriculture
Hawkesbury Agricultural College
Brush Farm Reformatory
Dundas
Pearse
D. Frew
Froitgrowers’ Union
Brush Farm
Rozelle Brass Band Smoke Concert At Pioneer Hall
Large crowd attended Sterland's Pioneer Hall in Roselle on Thursday for the He Brass Band smoke concert with Mercer presiding. H Byeth received a framed group portrait, while S Cookston and A Braphens along with B Kelly were honored with a purse of sovereigns and a gold medal respectively for band service. The program featured items from contributors including Allingsworth Miller Carter Brennan Geyks Breil Gailan Small Brothers B Allen Martin Taylor Parry and T M'Quirtie among others while the Vocal band led by Lovell performed with J Keating as accompanist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterland
Pioneer Hall
Darling Street
Roselle
Mercer
Mu.a
H. Byeth
Cookston
A. Braphens
B. Kelly
Alsee
Allingsworth Miller
Carter
Brennan
Geyks
Breil
Gailan
Small Brothers
Allen
Martin
Taylor
Parry
B. May
T. M’quirtie
Lovell
J. Keating
WEW MUSIC. Adeline’s short piece on memories and sound
A fragmentary music prose by Adeline reflects on past melodies and images. The piece references a choir or band, treble arpeggios, and a recurring phrase about “the mist of years” as it muses on memory and sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adeline
Alleged Lecuations Noted In Early Court Docket
A fragmentary legal notice records proceedings with references to dates and parties in a city court. The readable text mentions a guard or registrar role and suspicions of wagered accounts tied to an old case, with scarce names or clear actions.
The New Ordinances at Bal axain Council Meeting
At a special Bal axain Council session the Local Government Act ordinances were reviewed. Debates covered kilning guttering and asphalt charges, park access hours with a daily fee for sports use, hoarding charges set at one penny per square yard, and billboard and notice restrictions. The deputation of 20 of 26 butchers opposed shopfront constraints, while mayor and aldermen upheld existing ordinances and referred minor rules to committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balaxain Council
Aznam
Sydney
Cox
Los
Globe
Lane Cove Motor Ferry Agreement Aims Upper Lane Cove River Link
Rede Council approves deal with Thomas Ashcroft to build and operate landing stages for a motor truck ferry connecting with Fig Tree Hunter's Hill. Nominal rent for 19 years with timetable controls and no subsidy without council consent. Hunter's Hill Council also agrees with Agberott for a mutually beneficial outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rede Council
Thomas Ashcroft
Lan Cows
Fig Tree
Hunter's Hill
Ryty Connell
Asketor
Hunter's HI Conseil
Bap
Iso
Agberott
Il Ly
Citizens Reception Committee plans for arrival of American Fleet
The Citizens' Reception Committee has nearly completed a programme for the incoming American Fleet. A Town Hall concert is set for Friday afternoon August 21, with a rugby match featuring England versus New South Wales the Bosbit Racing Club will hold a meeting and matinee performances will occur at all theatres. The Sydney Liedertafel, via the Lord Mayor, offers to provide musical selections for warrant and petty officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Committee
Town Hall
England
New South Wales
Bosebit Racing Club
Sydney Liedertafel
Lord Mayer
Warrant
Peth
Mails to Ports and Nearby Cities Featuring Timetables
Fragmented notice lists Monday mails from Sydney GPO to Cooktown Thursday Island and Brisbane routes via Port Macquarie and Melbourne with varied times and prices. Includes an old friend Bill quip and ad-like lines for Saxo-Tonic Pills and Woods Peppermint Cure plus a brief endorsement of The Evening News and G. H. Reid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Eden
Cooktown
Thursday Island
Guiltporta
Brisbane
Port Macquarie
Tasmania
Melbourne
Dunedin
New Zealand
Hobart
Bill
Missing Friends Inquiries From Lin's Weekly News May 31
A list of named individuals seeking traces of relatives or associates across Australia New Zealand Canada and the United Kingdom. Entries note last known locations such as Hastings Cumberland Burney Glouxtowe Seft Australia New South Wales Tasmania and New Zealand with dates spanning decades prior. Each request mentions kinship ties like brother nephew mother or father and asks for full address details and dates of inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lin
London
Frisons Snewering
Lieyw
Wan Bering
Dewing News
Robert Thomas
Hastings
St. Thomae Sivoeh
Victoria
Australia
Jack Amb. Coleman
Samuel
Australis
Arthur
Cumberland
James
Burney
N.sav
Fair
Sarah
Nes Pye
Seft Australia
Alother
Hareleon
Jota
St Winesland
New Zealand
Slater
Mery
Grace Edwards
Hayward
Florrie
MacDuff
Robert
Gluxtowe
New South Wales
Joseph
Northainor
Waller
Aone
Richard
Gar
Northmoor
Anstvalle
Palmer
Jett
Ouarsh
Sydney
Mather
Stevens
John Thos Fant
Zeeman
Tasmania
Willd
Taverel
Nsw
Aks
Wrens
William Wumphrica
Australie
Canada Adopts Ross Rifle in Military Trials
London's dispatch reports Canada testing the Ross rifle as a replacement for the Lee Enfield. The article details its straight-pull bolt, seamless stock, three-part magazine, and innovative ammunition carrier. Tests showed rapid firing with 560 rounds at Willesden and the rifle performing with minimal stoppages, though some failures occurred under heavy use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sir Charles Rose
Bari
Charles Ross
Actad
Commonwealth
Sfin
Toval Mplent
Baronet Ibdos
Lost
Consis
Bnew
Mauser
Magasine
Catis
Bolt
Trevel
Formar
Weperatels
The Crown Studios Portrait Offer on Portraits and Frames
The Crown Studios at 448 George St advertise portrait photography in their famed bromide process. They list Gan Dos Cabinets and a large frame in Australian Oak, with prices for enlargements and total package deals presented as ultimate value for customers.
Weapon firing test described in 1900s report
The article discusses stringent tests of a Canadian author’s firearm concept. It mentions the Lee-Enfield as a benchmark and notes the weapon’s capability to engage up to 2800 yards with adjustable sights and a wind gauge for improved accuracy.
Tramway Social Club Annual Tournament Honors
The Wacerey Tramway Recreation Club held its annual billiard tournament at the clubrooms on Hey road. Mr. Johnson won the first prize with Mr. A Kennedy taking second. Mr. E Winkery and Mr. Huxhss split minor prizes. The secretary Mr Teng and treasurer Mr Platall assisted in the event. Bursa Cowly, founder, distributed bags, a Bible, and rewards along with service acknowledgments. secretary Mr O Deet was thanked for his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wacerey
Avar Iles
Johnson
Ranxass
Rycra
Tuading
A. Kenedy
E. Winkery
Vala
Ana
Huxhss
Darela Sturing
Rackiey
Mobiets
Aintlade Tourch
Dottorier
J. Plata
Bursa Cowly
Tecogslinw
Tno al
O'Detet
Bishop Camidge at Bourke Discusses Local Population
The Bishop of Baihurst gave a broad address in Bourke noting the populace's size, the 6000 or so papers in circulation, and the impact of reform on clerical duties. He spoke amid a drought and religious revival, describing the parish’s social conditions and hoped for improved materal support despite challenging times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caminee
Baihurst
Bourke
Nadles
Frozen Meat Market Reports From London Cables
Uoley and Company Limited relay London market cables showing active demand for lamb and mutton with prices firm in places while beef demand weakens. New Zealand varieties including crossbred and Canterbury mutton, beef and ox beef prices noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uoley and Company
Limtsd
London
Tim
New Zealand
Canterbury
Benyy
Telandy
Ugur
Pigs and calves and market notes from a shaky page
Fragments describe pig and calf quality and prices, with mentions of pork weight, market terms, and refere nces to sellers and buyers. Anecdotes drift to unrelated names and odd remarks with no clear event or date.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stoney
NEW College
George Street
Franklin Island
George Brett
Ryde
Sussex-Street
Redfern
Beas
Animal Foods
Rozelle Band
WEW Music
Lecuate
Adiutenlen
Ragerved
Balmain
Lane Cove Motor Ferry
Citizens’ Reception Committee
G. H. Reid
H.C
the Evening News
Childres
Woods
Canada
Ross
Sir Charles Roenhay
Willesden
Onen
Imus
Tie
Ler-En- Hela
Mosehle Fo Oldela
George-St
Tramway Social Club
Camidge
Pambaay
Yismselon Prifiy
Henini
Corie
SoMme
Santirid
Clark Kennedy
Tengiar
Hae
Weld Iblime
Malmo
Nek Tamnestinn
Walun
Pyep
Gia
A. Hall and Company
Belge
George
Dianes Saspiceaus
Ty Pali
Beets
Stey S. Rowley & Company
Ir Brett
Spencer Nolan
Bony
Terry Brow
Union Extrecires
Xun
Davids
Davidson & CO
Oxford-St. Quent
Fenlers
Gacoe
Starrett
Wrensa City
Syborse
Circular Quay
Basil
Rene
Burgin’s
Oenee Eat College
Arvarain
Atoe
Pilla
Eumade
Pula
Diamond Bros
Caanwhe
G. Pearsea
Liverpool Streets
Kralnrsa
Fewellery
Wevehes
Elreira- Plas
Néveltles
Laie L. Petersen
Corner
Pitt and
Liverpool Etreats
Sedney
Amd
Marshall
Demurt
Wynyard Square
Tom Fae
Anderson Bros
RYE
Lite
A. & A. Hordern
Geonkigesthreet, Hbaymahree
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