Big fire destroys several buildings in Maitland area
A severe blaze swept the Maitland district destroying the Bank of Australasia branch, Harpur’s chemist, Regal’s boarding house, Hager Jewellery, and more. Fire originated in a building occupied by We See Thee. five or six properties were saved, with two women rescued from boarding houses. Losses are estimated at 6000 to 7000 pounds. Bank of Australasia reopening planned for Thursday. wind aided spread but containment achieved with limited casualties.
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Cyleat
Burringhar
Uae
Harpur
Regal
Ewing
Tee Melawn
Teeldance
Tee
Wiiaes
Mra
Wileen
Pelli
Ujeeq
Etoyet
Amd
Sisk Hayate
Wilaon
Pinad
Delphbury
Ceual Firey
Mullembimby
Byron Hay
Wilson
Ana
Miu
Wardiven Walet
Marringbar
Sirewl
Mureliueals
Rome
Boy etuloSee
Mre Wilson
Levii
Robina
MW Lawehiin
Bone
Aletom
Tor Teachry
aiMeult
Voraranee
Landin
Wuyar Beetivaken
IL Sour
Dmingea
Mount Lyell
Ile Oetmiddioy
Styyre Emo
Tiger
Cewat Coben
Uugwe
Muuet Mos Eanes
Fes
EanAfontela
Sydney
O.K
Ottern
Tovidhead
Stitt" Catted
SyWony Wi
Aetiee
Elie
Walter
Gilmore Tin
MN United
Australian Gaslight
Nsw
Alt Ater
Onli
Ser Weeks
Te Si
Uisisrawe
Wallaroe
Say al
Mank
New Zoaland
Reine Mult Board
Akira
Path
Ale Gales Ie Ryiney
Copeer
Tia
Tomb and Company
Wilernon
Miligesvo
Joul
Harbor talks weigh bridge or tunnel for Sydney ferry traffic
The Royal Commission heard evidence on ferry operations and port use in Sydney and debated options to improve cross harbor traffic. Statements by A G Bauer of North German Lloyd, engineers, and city officials examined wharf handling, ore transshipment, and the feasibility of a tunnel or bridge to ease congestion and allow electric transit. The Commission adjourned to continue discussions on plans and costs.
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Royal Commission
Parliament House
Air
Bauer
Gueural Representatie
North German Lloyd Company
Trafic
Sydney
Port Périe
Tasmania
Harbor Trust
Germany
Port Pirie
Ewald
Circular Quay
Fle
Sydney Cove
Tie Ropreavates Company
New York
Harher
Ambrose Choapet
Stadhey Harbor
Mr_ EM. de Norgh
Hridges
Wrudlomen
Warnal
Acconiine
de Burgh
James Wast
S.N. Comepany
Heron & Channuel
W. Drulm
Oliver
North Shore
Talis
Borin Shore
Wold
Orth Shore Row
Patek
Sydney Ward Conyerd
Public Works Department
Iron Bonus Bill debated in Parliament
Mr Wade replies to Mr Chanter amid questions in the House of Representatives about the Iron Bonus Bill. He denies the prime minister's claim of state savings and says he referred the matter to the Federal Government, the only authority able to grant full relief.
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MR. Wade
MR. Chanter
Chanter
Siw South Wales
Wade
Hoskins
The College Street Accident at Central Criminal Court
Reginald Gibbs faced manslaughter charges after a Sydney May 10 collision on College Street. Crown argued Gibbs failed to operate the motor car safely. Gibbs claimed he acted carefully and the car broke down under duty to avoid a cab. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
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Central Criminal Court
Darlinghurst
Justice Prins
Reginald Gibbs
Sydney
Hence Weller
Liverpool
Hery
Guise
Ta Thi
Kero Weller
Cuming
Conecquiner
Gibbs
Gibbe
Fimo
Scart Street
Ockdale
Cara
Souch Head
Ianoto
Coege-street
Bisa la Roop
Straighindi
Judeman
Edwards
Secon Shan
Waller
Weller Mtr
Fay
Weller
Elpar
Sud
Mr. Pojliew
Henrvir
Teeaing
Nile
Visitation plans for baronets and project party
A visiting party including Lord Northcote and Sir Warry Rawson will inspect a new water and railway scheme at Tarra lack. June 3 departure from Burren Jark, with a return to Sytmay on June W. The entourage, led by Mr G A Len and Acting Enamaw In Chiot tar Warbars, will travel to Gonndah and then to Lim grest for the final stage of the experimental line. The plan includes surveying a gauge extension to brace the mountain gorse and realigning transport for the works party.
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Tarra
Lord Northewood
Rawson
G. A. Len
Minleier
M. de Murulk
Gonndah
Malltation
Burren Jark
Pacifying the Tram Men Meeting with Chief Commissioner
A letter from the Railway Commissioners outlines a plan to meet the Tramway Employers Association. The Chief Commissioner is reportedly out of town but will return this week, and a meeting is requested for 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday the 1th. The president and secretary are to arrange the reply.
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Atversoun Yi
Unb Tramwey Employers' Association
Aia
Man's Head Cut Off At Melbourne Trams
Melbourne report of a tragic tram incident this morning near Auburn Station. A man fell from the embankment and threw himself onto the rail as the 11.00 tram approached. His head was severed and he remains unidentified. The victim was described as well mannered and of unknown age.
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Melbourne
Camberwe
Auburn
Late Shipping Arrivals Reported By Local Traders
June and partners report delayed shipments affecting arrivals and stock in the harbor district. Inspectors verify weather and vessel logs as goods trickle in from distant ports, causing brief shortages in certain lines. Local merchants brace for revised delivery timelines and adjusted inventories.
Southland Rugby Victors In Invercargill Test Match
The touring Rugby football team played in Invercargill today securing a 14 to 8 victory over Southland. The Auckland side dominated the fourth match of the New Zealand tour with steady defense and sharp attacks to take the win.
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Auckland
New Zealand
Invercargill
Victtnra
Southland Rugby Union
Rosebery Races Feature Multiple Handicaps and Contenders
In a late spring program at Rosebery, racers including Tanticap, Geota, Lucy, Glenspire, and Flying Mandicap contenders compete across several handicaps. Notable finishers include The Player and Le Ver in sprint events, with margins and times noted for each race. Other entries feature Malate det Gi, Hermit, Hussy, and The Shanty Belle among numerous challengers.
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Tanticap
Linaptres
Russell
Bay Donald
Walsh
QEOTA
Millet
Pessees
Lary
Nehomet
Prince Mita
Atep
Lorog
Motla
Lira
Little Birengér
Bt Albans
Goldstréam
Missele
Little Stranger
T Lucy
Glenspire
Phowasund
G. Russell
Charters
Vietcup
Kitty Mery
Clarin
Goldlock
Hivy Mery
Minera
Furtreoe
Wwe
Williamsy Hermit
Tol
Dermott
Hussy
Thompson
Maggie
Kenney
Litte Belly
Fasplea
Cutsmon Lassie
Aipta
Steec
el Fit Uh
Reesketty Tarrer
Widtuainsy Ass
Camigna
Theayens
Wiliegs
Htytak
Bath
Australia Ends Plans To Join Test Series With England South Africa
In a turbulent broadcast, Australia rejects joining a proposed test calendar with England and South Africa. Officials state Australia will not participate in a planned tour or alternate test match setups, citing strategic concerns and precedent. The discussions centered on establishing a broader test schedule, but opposition within Australia led to a firm stance against the proposed arrangement.
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Australia
Meo Board of Canktoh
Wethwurne
Em Amak
Plouia
South Africa
Aomtraiia
Ameust
BP Australie Durice
Gastep
Furtter Reagule
Atallah
Lev Ericketet
Sisters of
Xaesnethe Musiratian Biers
South
Maisin
Tealla
Treland
Broken Hill Races Jowkiely Claim Handicap
In a rough summary of a local race meet the 80 wre event at Broken Hill saw Jowkiely claim the handicap with a close finish. An unidentified MAN ATs and a UPLA entry were noted, with EATIUCIAN and EST WN opps mentioned in marginal lines. The result was a tight contest against “fh marion” with small margins recorded.
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Jowkiey
Marion
Sporting Items Opened With Spars and Sponsorship
The Hye Sort Survey Sporting Club opened with lively sparring rounds as M McCarthy and Tien ach Keys and Popper showcased two round sparring. Tonight March 6 Sydney fair events feature Verena and Waite supplying the prize or boilers for the program.
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M’carthy
Tien
Popper
Verena and
Waite
Unscrupulous Murder at Local Barber Shop Case Details
Fragmented OCR notes describe a barber death linked to a post mortem and an associated arson or assault investigation. Names, dates, and locations are garbled, but references indicate a crime scene at a barber shop with later court actions and an apparent homicide charge against a suspect. Further readable fragments mention an Attorney General, a trial, and multiple individuals connected to the case.
Federal pensions bill discussed in Melbourne parliament
Premier comments on the Federal Old Age Pension Bill, noting lines of Victorian precedent. He says the proposal could yield substantial pensions, estimating up to 24,080 pounds annually, and argues broader eligibility will enable more people to obtain pensions under the measure.
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Melbourne
Lean’s Duderat
Victoria
Weather Outlook Confused By Dense OCR Text
Fragmented weather notes describe unsettled conditions across regions including Tasca Sen and Austrelian area. The report mentions heavy rain, winds, and a potential break in the weather on Saturday with warnings of mild temperatures and variable conditions across multiple locales.
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Sauwing
Kimruben
Perth
Hani
Cape Itawer
Ccaia
Gabe Inlsed
Green
Green Cape
Dervia Hay
Mintsa
Newemathe
Oieull
Belle
Curt Greyhete
Raywond
Torke
Tworid
Niningbolin
Cage Unwin
Gato Talagd
Seal Maees
Copper Market Turmoil Echoes Through Adelaide and Melbourne
A chaotic market report from private cables notes copper prices and shares moving in London and Australia. It cites buyers and sellers across Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide, with prices and allocations amid a volatile session, and mentions railway and industrial stock movements alongside government and financial entities.
Sydney Improvement Commission Opens Preliminary Inquiry
The City Improvement Commission began a preliminary inquiry at Town Hall, Sydney, chaired by the Lord Mayor. It aims to study tramway and railway lines, widening streets, and urban suburban development to improve traffic, aesthetics, and communications, with evidence from witnesses and site inspections planned in the Public Works Building.
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Tows Hall
Ryan
Birdaeman Grubass
Teomers
H.W. Woretieny
P. Wicker
O'Sullivan
Ala
Bett
Sasman Solfo
Jas
Wall
Apt J. Whevter
T. Wgeken
Ely
Johnson
Public Works
Bridge
Macquarie Streets
Sydney
D.F. Quinn
Charge of Bigamy Near Tempishla Listen In Court
The case describes a man accused of bigamy after presenting a marriage record in Tempishla. The court heard testimony from a clerk and several witnesses who noted prior marriage dates and attempted arrangements. The defendant’s counsel argued for reasonable doubt while the prosecution emphasized duplicative nuptials and fraud.
Innaminka Clean Note Prompts Mystery Garbled Tale
A distorted OCR fragment mentions names and places in a jumbled sequence. Readable items point to a partial note or notice with unclear references to people and events, lacking coherent context or verifiable detail.
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Sidney
West Maitland
Hayat
Prince of Wales
Sydney and
North Sydney
College Street
Henry Weller
Barren Jack
Lord Northcote
Sir Warry Rawson
MM. Johnson
Titem
Dararernieas
Britain
Southland
Gearee Jones
Lineve
Isaulet
Crrewer
Earvlu
Wilanes
Ile
Ted Oailid
Soarineshaung
Rourke
Plaerty & Motel
William Ag Rourke
Tgif Olor
Enine
Haley
Minnie
Surry Ali
Joe Svidone
Lin Winnes
Aren
Urier Gn
Minoe
Crioginat
Bent
Faye Issied
TS Fagen
Cory
the Cataloni
Con Hordern
Sidnets
Fabvions
Dek
Nivandra
Adelaide
Woeineatay
Wallaros
Getto Morice
Deniliquin
Holmes
Earl Carringie
Guard of Aericulture
House At Lords
Commission
Hacking
Department of Navigation
Enterpriss
Sigtag Hostingetween
Port Stephens
Newcastle
Lockhart
Melwornes
Cig
Cairns
Catia
Asia
Pussies
Joe
Tessearn
Cuaseerica Hin
Paseve
Hoffnung
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