Canterbury Electorate Narrowed to Government vs Oppositio
The Canterbury contest narrows to a choice between an Opposition and a Government candidate. MPs Mears Hurley Martenxie and Pennett are praised for aiding the process while Mr Mackenzie presided at the Opposition candidate’s gathering. The resignation of Varney Parkes shifts dynamics as campaigns intensify amid broad electorate interest and substantial polling expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canterbury
Ud Atr
Taylor
Serios
Reid
Ater
Mary Ely
Mir
Varney Parkee
Dowling
Park
Parkes
Cencerna
Eagdldein
Srila Fm
Canterbury Electors Debate Government Ties and Plague Spending
Canterbury electors confront partisan clashes over government conduct and plague prevention funding. The debate centers on alleged improper expenses, the Reid payment issue, and calls for investigations into corruption tied to parliamentary patronage and loans. Strong emphasis on Canterbury as a liberal stronghold and questions of electors’ support or rejection of the current ministry.
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Reid
Canterbury
Una
Beldwen
Fegan
Gvollemen
Neild
Blu
Mer. Reid
Fee
Plice
Lyne Walies
Mr Wise
Pegunie
Financial Commission
Transvaal War Dispatches Detail Methuen’s Movement and Yeomanry Rescue
The Transvaal update shows Lord Methuen advancing forty four miles in twenty four hours to rescue the Irish Yeomanry beset between Benoka and Lindley. Boers were repelled in a drawing clash as Stunner occupies Elchtenbure, with 309 surrendered and sent to Vryburg. Carrington and Plumer coordinate actions in Rhodesia, while reports mention Prisoner releases and strategic moves near Pretoria and Potchefstroom.
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South Africa
Tonday
Lord Methuen
Wainine
Transvaal
Rubway
Imperial Yeomanry
Benoka
Lindley
Yeomanry
Fender
Ave Hownt
Roberta (Rusta
Rundle
Lee
Alfred |Atiner
Stunter
Avena
Elchtenbure
Matehing
Pretoria
Ad & Inte
Thoes
Lichtenbure
Vryburg
Hunter
Baden-Powell
Potohetatroom
Toom
Furthur
Frederick
New South ‘Wales
Fragmented Imperial Propaganda Amid Boer War Tides
A long excerpt from a harsh document attacks the Boers as defenders of home fronts against invaders while portraying the English soldiers as inferior and savage. It urges fierce resistance, loyalism, and faith in eventual divine aid, ending with notes that a Cape Town cable says Australian troops’ fate remains unknown.
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London
Montly
The Mayor Likely to Leave Office Soon
The article reports on the mayor's ambiguous plans regarding his departure from office, noting rumors of a possible move to Parliament or become an MLA. It discusses public interest, timing, and reactions, likening the situation to a farewell performance and stressing the need for a clear timetable.
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Lord Broughsin
South Africa
Rod Elderman
kadeBnite
Cruimiaies
Ube
Tae
Hichales Nickleby
Matthew Harris
Aed
Matthew
Otter
Protectorate policy and colonial attitudes in Tonga and Britain
A damaged, fragmentary analysis compares German and British approaches to Tonga. It discusses seeking assurances through a European magistrate, fears of misrule under colonial administration, and speculates on how occupation outcomes might favor Britain over Germany, with reflections on justice and governance by Europeans.
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Tongen
Scoma Basta
Great Britain
Tonga
Tom Eerik
Germany
Underground Lakes Discovery in Buch Neighborhood
In a promising yet unclear report a notable underground water feature was observed near Buch. The incident, if confirmed, could influence local geography coverage and draw attention to regional natural phenomena.
Underground rivers may feed Lake Eyre in Australia
A historical report discusses subterranean channels in western Australia near Lake Eyre and the Great Barrier region. It notes unverified conjectures of underground drainage influencing lake levels, with cave explorations expected to shed light on the birth and disappearance of underground rivers and their water sources.
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Australia
Spencer
Leeuwin
Tramiby
Queaisland
Morthers
Chasvolé
B.A
Eyre
Rivera
Juries and proposed changes to jury service demand
The piece argues for reform of jury service, noting that common jurors serve once in criminal cases while special jurors may face two trials yearly. It critiques current exemptions, laments the burden on non-lawyers such as writers and journalists, and urges the Minister for Justice to amend the law to limit special jurors to one annual service. The article defends the ballot system as effective and historically necessary.
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Forsooth
Aberill
Che
Air
Bumtle
Browls
Might &S
Iochance
Dottora
Lawyers
Newcastle Strike Ends in Amicable Settlement
Newcastle Thursday. The Newcastle and HR3.8 Company wharf laborers strike ended that evening and workers returned to duty next morning. The settlement came after interviews between two striker representatives and local directors with management, leading to higher constant bands and wage parity with Sydney workers. General satisfaction followed the friendly reception by directors and the settlement.
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Newcastle
Thureday
Newcastle and
H.R3
Sydney
Governor visits press offices and church home in Sydney
His Excellency the Governor, with Caplais Clark, ADC, toured the Evening News and Town and Country Journal offices on Wednesday. They were hosted by Prank and Christopher Bennett before moving on to Church Labor Home where they were greeted by the Archbishop of Sydney and Archdeacon Langley.
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Steyn
Lord Roberts
Jacobsdal
Bloemfontein
Caplais Clark
ADC
Evening News
Town and Country Journal
Mears
Prank
Christopher Bennett
Ford Heauchamp
Mayor of Sydney Report on Mazur of Slaney
A fragment reports on the mayor of Sydney referencing Mazur of Slaney and a paragraph in a local news column. It mentions the reporter noting resignation rumors and a telegraph belt incident causing worry. The text shows garbled OCR and uncertainty about events and names.
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Slaney
Coursing Postponed Amid Wet Weather Disrupts Events
The Sydney Cureton Clubs meet was delayed by heavy rain and flooding, delaying the concluding day and events. Attendees, including MG Alameda, arrived late at Avokinud NE, as other activities shifted. a patient horse race and related tournaments faced rescheduling due to the weather and a series of transport woes. The week also noted the death of Mr. Band and broader disruptions to the program.
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Te Couaty
Sydney Cureton
M Belmore
MG Alameda
Avokinud
AG Cupiné
Hiehmond
Mileaes
St Viscant
Mr. M'Carros
Severe Weather Lashes Sydney and Coastal Areas With Flooding
A damaged weather narrative describes heavy rain and strong winds sweeping across Sydney and coastal towns. It notes up to half a day of squalls, flooding in Woollahra and surrounding districts, city streets knee-deep in water, and widespread disruption to daily life.
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Eimmeruke Wrather
Sydney
Dave
Beloowea Tor
Wedaccay
Wiley Harcourt
Mosman
Hitler
Woollahra
St Barmulu
Tae Etretta
Lawson
Lake Macquarie Heads
Mytrurundi
Maitland
Mudgee
Mount Victoria
Singleton
Unworth
Warlsida
Windsor
Albury
Aretuen
Armidale
Bees
Bathurst
Bundarre
Boecabri
Brainwood
Blackville
Blackbeth
Clarenve Heads
Gyookhsren
Carcoar
Carindy
Camille
Coolah' YH
Cape
Dubta
Eun
Portes & Babytela
Glen Innes GM
Goulburn
Guidagal
Gulgons AG
Grenfell
FUL Wind
Inversitia
Jervis
Mhiy
Kaloomba
Wimndrs
Muswellbrook
Murmrund
Mahland
Manning Heads
Moruya
Heals
Mulgee
Narrabri
Newcastle
Nimitybelle
Orange
Parke
Fort Marquarie
Queanbeyun
Quirindt
Bingleton
Heal’ Rocks
Sidnyy
Springroad
Tamworth
Teuifield
Tumut
Tweed Fedde
Uisdutin
Warluide
Walgett
Wibdaor
Wollongung
Wellincon
West Kempsey
Yeas
Boggabilla
Elandra
City Streets Deterioration Worsens Pedestrian Hardships
A correspondent reports severe street deterioration with cracked pavements and deep water-filled lagoons every few yards. Unstable cubed stones and frequent waterholes render walks hazardous, causing misery to pedestrians amid prolonged repairs and slow river-like street flooding in Elizabeth Street.
Southerly Gales Hit Australian Coast Across Regions
Weather reports describe strong to severe southerly winds along the coast from New Castle to Wollongong and northward. Gale conditions bring heavy seas, squalls, rain, and rough seas at multiple coastal ports including Hattraan's Bay, Barranjoey, Jervis Bay, and Moruya.
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W. Gle
Hellamhj
Wea
Jervis Bay
Wollongate
A Vile Night at Sea From West to South East
A storm tale recounts a vile night at sea with winds from the south and east and a heavy gale. The Newcastle Company's steamer Natool, under Captain R J Skioner, rode the swell after Nobbys, with crew enduring rough seas and a seasick crew as the gale intensified. The vessel grounded at the quay by dawn, reports say gales abated and repairs began as ships faced renewed winds and rain.
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Mali
Shipa
Newcastls
Natool
R. J. Skioner
Sue
Nobbys
Cepiala
Kinner
Gabe
Jerri Bay
Bow Bowry
Zin
Hat Department
Hawkesbury
News Briefs From The Sydney To Liverpool Districts
A chaotic mix of travel delays, police and court notes, and local incidents fills the page. Reports include the Sydney mail train two hours late from Albury due to weather, a monster crocodile in Hawkesbury, prisoners moved to Waterval, a public works inspection, and a coastal sailing line schedule notice. Also noted are a bridge collapse near Newcastle, a ship’s arrest, and various legal proceedings involving local officials and residents.
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Weresstia
Dewsted
Johannesburg
OLD & New
the Town and Country Journal
Adina Peaponsie Permon
Bryant
Unc
Eadh
Ewe Hue
Bes Warsi
Ra'naccrn-Inn
Woaleas
Wales
Gothia
Toad
The
Freforts
Genera Law
Gordon Highlanders
Mruger
Mr. Botha
Roberta Cables
Bennett
Iat
Tt Ja
Mr. Hofmeyr
Atriteader
Cape Colony
Flee Haw
Capetown
the Mayor
Etna
Buch
Adare
Rucla
Vice-Regal News
Pure Food
Baslity Bodise
Iberetare
Hg Taylor Breata
Tis Board of
Masi Dundard
Johanmeshurs
Sydney Mail
Wyiuealey
Pirkyine
Drnings Miver
Stuer Observatory
Ino Salal
Charlie Prey Thomas
Hawkesbury River
Coailno
Piltaiewt
Fcrager
Sire Loulp Boike
Waterval
Werhers Alloway
Suanice
Covbs
Hopsiuis
Vic
Aaelzoa
Wat Uusuay
San Francisco
KMS
Alameda
Ulme
About & Mum Om
Johm Lybo
Liv
Malin
Syaney
Cusna
Zune
Hey
Albucy
Karri
Davies
Brit
Johamnnes
Alnsandela
Davey
Mile
Tay
Alexandris Park
Augustus Agazals
Dotsny Bay
Boisog
Parton
Australian Federation
Dourne
Ballarattes
Courcey Jourpel
Shannere
Melbourne
Ladysmith
Gous Lo Bugland
Gevat Britwin
Bas Bru
Ihn Greefell Wialone Taileay
Alec
Timora
Walang
Goody
Sierra Nevade
Sarrento
TMS
Groys
Grima Lives
W. F Hlucbulltte
Aire
Holloway
Hulhe
Lord Wolleria
Maciasaig
Quin Gasdiner
Wilberforce
Artiit Pariow
Freeman's
Alburg
Africa
Rishane
Eas
Harry Squire
Nuri
Bernard Anderson
Acade
Squire
Seumkaltase Thurailey
Laird Methuen
Carringtoon Co-operative Shipping Company, Limited
Frank Bucler
Gemaniger
Pew
Wom
Heziin
Charlee Wilaui
Beni
Willan Joos
Esaaplog
Ina Mumiody
Sweey
Ard Ator
Montag
Charles Burans
Hurgese
Atlas
Beriating
Tannarla Seeating
Rand Labar
Werbert Chippam
Aammult
Airtel Cambloo
Hart Iabar
Providence Fink
Gallian Board of Works
M.lama
Wari
Canterbury Mandieas
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