Dredging of Cook's River Stirs St Peters Council
The Minister for Works told St Peters Council via MLA M Coy he could dredge on Cook's River northern side and move to Kogarah Bay. Alderman Baker said the plan fills waste lands while St Peters Park is neglected, prompting a deputation request after concerns over funding and trust emerged.
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St. Peters
M'Coy
Cook's River
Kogarah Bay
Alderman Baker
St. Peters Park
Minster
Beneft
Burton
Regulation of Buildings Hearings Staged In Town Council
Fragmentary OCR notes describe proposed building regulations and council oversight. It mentions permits, layout standards, and the need for shared plans, with attendees discussing enforcement and timing. The text is incomplete but implies a formal vote or decision by the town council on construction guidelines.
Storm floods Redfern residents seek compensation
Storm waters flood Mait Street in Redfern causing furniture damage and inundating homes up to bed height. Council notes the area’s drainage capacity is too small and flood risk rises at high tide. Mayor J Leitch says stormwater sewer was experimental and may be adjusted or a native scheme may be pursued. The council will contact the Water and Sewerage Board.
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Redfern
Mait Street
Best Council
J. Leitch
Blakwattle Bay
Meagher
Smal
San Francisco School Boys visit spurs goodwill notes
A Parramatta headmaster receives a letter from San Francisco dated March 38 1910 praising Australia’s senior school authorities for their treatment of San Francisco School boys members of the Columbia Park Club who visited Sydney with Peixoto. The Board of Education expresses gratitude and extends cordial relations. The government to cover Narrabri hospital flood damage 2273.
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Parramatta Superior Public School
San Francisco
Parramatta Superior State School
Board of Education
Australis
Achool Boys
Columbia Park Club
Peixoto
Js. Tuys
Melvin G. Codre
Board of
Bal"ation
Dream-backed Derby Wins Across Many Prophecies
A long, curious tale surveys Derby folklore where dreams foretold race outcomes. Stockbrokers, horse dealers, and even a London compositor credited dreams with predicting winners like Jeddah and Sir Hugo, turning visions into vast bets and fortunes amid anecdotal nostalgia.
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Ley
London
Sineys
Jeddah
Judial
Sir Hugo
Essex
Wem
Connecion
Kleber
Prigtes
Salt
Hugh
Erby
Hugh Fonn
Custer
India
Bin
Hest
Hermit
England
Te Way
Urvamer
Butterwick
Joely
Larceny as a Bailee Heard at North Sydney Court
Rose Welshman appeared at the North Sydney Police Court on a charge of larceny as a bailee. She allegedly converted a skirt and blouse belonging to Cecila Gold after receiving items as collateral for money. The magistrate convicted Welshman, fining her 40s with costs and giving one month to pay.
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North Sydney
Rose Welshman
Cecula Gold
BABIES OF ALL NATIONS AT ROYAL HIGHNESS EXHIBITION
A London event at Windsor Home Prince Christian opened the display with infants from many lands. Princesses and royal family members attended as babies from Europe Asia Africa and beyond paraded in a nursery setting. English Scottish and other nationalities were represented among the young exhibitors. Royal interest highlighted a showcase of cultural variety.
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London
Wvinal
Royal Highneas
Princem Christian
Wale
Mayal
Curia
Adar
Beatera Nursery
Ingiam Sabes
Port Stephens Wharfage Upgrades Attract Trade Growth
Port Stephens sees increased wharfage and shed accommodation as dredging resumes after coal strike disruptions. Improvements aim to handle rising trade with Sydney and Newcastle, with plans for a long water channel from the entrance to Salamander Bay and more ferries to Nelson Bay as excursions become possible.
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Port Stephens
Nelaon's Bay
Public Works Department
Salamander My
Booral
Sydney
Newcastle
Timor Prospecting Efforts Reported By Libby Party
Mr John Libby late Lingera Mine manager returns from Timor after a year prospecting for mineral and oil for a company. He led five men and a boring plant to 70 feet with indications of gold but a mining accident halted work. Fever and harsh conditions forced a retreat, Libby trekking 100 miles alone while his men suffered ill health.
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John Libby
Lingera
Hdoo
Timor
Evening News
Tibby
Libby
Ife
Labor candidate selection sparks council intrigue
In Bathurst a Labor candidate contest arises as nominations include Meskra A Co Wharton, John Haynes Fr Gunter, and WoW Young with Nf. C. feasia. A vote eligibility hitch affects about 270 recent federal members who must three months more to vote. Independent aim floated by Young if needed.
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Bathurst
Youns
Miller
League
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