Memorial notices and births fill faded column
A fragmented obituary section lists memorials and birth notices with names such as Nellie Donnelly Landes and Charley Murray. Messages express loving memories from relatives, detailing vanished years and ages, in a blurred newspaper format with incomplete lines and garbled punctuation.
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Don Relly
Mip Iuay
Sinton
Nellie
Nelly
Groydane
Wink Trothee-Yi
Kyninair
Hee Broher
Donnelly
Landrey
Charten
Uno
Las
Tella
Mtueres
Ani Tibet Myrshaw
Tage
Winebeer
Woncinclaw
Macy Jane
Buliye
Fen
Jeup Forner
Charley Murray
Charles Murray
City Railway Extension Sparks Public Works Debate
The Public Works Committee debates city rail extension options with Railway Commissioners favoring a large central terminal in Sydney and opposing Devonshire Street occupation. Ministers suggest a plan for a major station near Hyde Park with potential land resumptions, while Parliament weighs the best route and capital cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iasue
Devonshire
Aye Park
Sity
Redfern
Burt
Sydney
Hye
Devon
White
Lly Allway
Hyde Pari
Hyde Park
Usar Lerouablewsarest
Verminus
Offelal
Isis
Wader
Railway extension debate pits safety against cost in Sydney
Public Works Committee faces a clash over Devonshire Street terminus versus electric tram expansion. Critics warn existing Redfern arrangements risk public danger while supporters insist extension aids arrivals. the court questions restraint but calls for improved accommodation to avoid catastrophe amid ongoing railway frame concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Works Committee
Sydney
Devonshire Street
Redfern
Midale Vay
Fedson
Bette le
War News From Transvaal and St Helena Reports
The Transvaal front remains unsettled with Boer forces rallying after Bloemfontein. Reports note Lord Roberts may maneuver without major assaults, while British efforts focus on communications and prisoner movements near Pretoria and Johannesberg amid ongoing skirmishes and strategic warnings.
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Bingland
Sieyn
Sestyrday
Whiten
Bloemfontein
Relf
Orange Frea Siyre
Transvaal
Provoria
Batharly
Saat
Batharn
Lord Roberts
Dave
Johanneshire
Pretoria
Gordon Highlanders
Orange River Colony
Free State
Prevria
Noaigedach
Johannaburg
Thob
Risa
Hutton
Canterbury electoral contest draws limited public interest
The Canterbury seat race attracts only modest public attention with few speeches across venues. The Government candidate Mrs Taylor stresses suffrage support while opponents question party influence and the role of figures like Mr Varney Parkes in backing or opposing Taylor’s bid.
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Canterbury
Taylor
Tay
Heaven
Mr. Taylor
Bart Dufferin
Gladstone
Liverpool
Alphnese
Grose
Lord Dufferin
Varney Parkes
Eays
Haif
Ralila
Parkes
Max Taylor
Germany
Mail steamers debate Fremantle calls over Albany port
Colonial leaders clash over changing mail steamer calls to Fremantle in West Australia. Queensland presses for a quicker reply while maintaining Torres Strait and Albany routes amid fears of delays showing economic impact. Officials weigh a 12 hour Adelaide delay and broader timetable effects.
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Willlkts Lyne
Fremantle
Astralig
Albany
Queensland
West Aléralia
Torres
Guy
Aume Coly
Issae
Willem Tyne
Wietoeiaie
Ampord
Ice—Fielda
Adelaide
William Lone
Conference to discuss reforms with federated government plans
Text outlines a meeting at the Postmasters General conference about arrangements with a major company for an avenue of departure to Fremantle Australia. It notes a shift back to the old route for the rest of the year and the commissioning of the Framantie port project.
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Postmasters-Genncal
Federat
Mall Companiee
Fremantle
Woot
Australia
Framantie
Fish Tales From Trawling Tales In South Australia
A misread tale recounts fishermen in South Australia facing a shark that seized a cutter, snapped lines, and damaged the bulwark during a harrowing 19th century fishery incident. It suggests a revival of fish stories and their wide appeal amid maritime lore and crowded, sensational yarns.
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New South Wales
Fabermet
Bncausier Bay
South Australia
Deane Hue
Expensive Interments and a Controversial Wreck Burial Bill
A Victorian colonial dispute over burial costs for a wrecked ship's victim prompts a bill from the Police Department of Viewria. The Secretary of Customs questions the charge as lax, fearing public funds misuse. The debate centers on interment expenses and the department’s motives amid public accounts scrutiny.
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Sierra Nevada
Department of
Viewria
Ileppsara
Police Department
San Franciscea
audi @ fail
Prank Sutter
Audi
Secretary of Customs of
Victoria
Police
Nat
Gale and Storms Create Havoc on Cape Coast
A storm on May 6 1898 battered the coast of Cape Three Polots as Maitland rode the wild gale. Winds 30 to 40 mph roared through the city causing deserted streets, shattered windows, and tumultuous rain. The night’s ferocity left residents braced for damage and recalling past disasters.
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Maitland
Cape
Howe
Uwe
Ciy
Walt
Tadshler
Bers
The Gales And Shipping Report Delays At Sea
A gale at South Heat delayed several departures including the Newesatle oat and Tambo Tur Rovart. The steamer Morevian was the only civarend active, with heavy weather hindering trips and causing hull and deck damage aboard several vessels.
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South Heat
Shursday
Bure
Philp
Kaid Company
Imaod Weamier Taabel
Tagnatero Tate Feet Karan
Oo Wemenday
Alsat
Vereo
Caah
Jorvla Bay
Unclear coastal sea report near Manly with heavy seas
A rough sea scene near Manly is described with strong southerly winds, large breaking waves, and spray. The text mentions vessels and berths, risks of getting over the wall, and a heavy sea running up at Widele and North Head with white spray.
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Piers
Ioe
Dogia
Manly
Alta
VESSELS SHELTERING AS STORM BATTLES AUSTRALIA COAST
Severe winds and heavy squalls disrupt harbor traffic from Sydney to Newcastle. Vessels like the Peregrine and Mavarea seek shelter, with several ships returning to moorings and no casualties reported despite rough seas and snagged loading at wharves.
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South Head
Sydney
Tambo
Hobert
Wylie
Wateon
Agli
Taguaferro
Mesars
Howard Smith
Peregrine
Melbourne
Union Co
Mavarea
Auciend
Yexar
Sydney Heads
Phil Lips
Midingham
Aio
Mareroa
Pitzgerald Brothers
Margarat-street
Mora Whig
Tweed Heads
Gatemane Bay
Tweed
Nambucca
Achoonera Myall
Violet Dospel
Australia
Camden Higan
Amy Moir
Nelson
Hay
Stanley
Jane
Enterpris
Lech Lee
Tamar
Newcastle
Dateman's Bay
Kiawa
Ile
Bates
Rainfall Extends Over Numerous New South Wales Towns
A 24 hour rainfall survey across towns including Armidale Bath and many others reports varied totals such as Armidale 27 points and Newcastle 17 with widespread rain affecting coastal and inland areas. Record values include Cronkhaven 243 and Kelowna 269 while several places show lighter falls around single digits.
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Armidate
Barramoey
Bellambi
Braidwood
Blackheath
Crookheven Heads
Casilis Cooumbaras Dram
Gabo Island
Katoombe
Kiama
Klandya
Lawson
Cake Macquarie Heads
Muswellbrook
Maliland
Mount Viewtie
Newcastle
Port Steptend
Ulindunia
Araluen
Armidale
Batemans Bry
Bea
Baburat
Pundarre i
Boggabr
Braidwoot F
Blackville
Jackheath
Cronkhaven Hasda
Coome i
Carcosi
Cyssilisith
Coolaha
Coanebatabras
Dubbo
Eden
Gein
Gunnedanai
Glen Tunes
Seat Rocks
Bydoey
Springwood
Tamwarsa
Toncertivia
Uiadvila Ics
Weriatda
Wow Waa
Windsor
Wellington Tr
Wouogooies
City battered by gale and flood damage amid missing hoardings
A storm scene describes wind and rain lingering over the city after Thursday’s heavy downpour. The Royal Theatre entrance and storefronts show damage with iron work and electric wires around the portico exposed. Advertising hoardings are scarce as areas report continuing wind driven destruction.
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Jin
Bland Holt
Kingeatreet
Ittequare
Faltered
Calica
Lena
Kill-powiera
DoRoy Wulievery
Coastal Stations Report Shows Varied Seas and Gale Warnings
The 9 am coastal weather bulletin lists numerous stations with heavy seas and gales. Areas como Cape Hawke Ulladulla and Wal longing report strong to gale force winds, with several sites noting heavy seas and southwest to south wind directions.
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Tollawime
Barranjeer
Bayeman’e Hay
Strane
Deaty
Bel
Reas Lake Macquarie
Hinda
South
Hing Reads
Eary
Newonaile
Seat Rocka
Ulladulla
Wal
Lougong
Gale Ava
Gale Delays Shipping at Newcastle Amid Heavy Storm
A strong coastal gale from the southwest hit Newcastle after a Sydney-anchored storm, flooding harbors, wrecking some vessels from last night, and forcing ships like the Haies line to seek shelter. The gale eased by mid morning with rain and damage reported to old fences and low lands while mooring crews struggled to secure vessels in a dangerous harbor.
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Hrnioh
Steyn
Opunga
Kruger
Mindieh
General Butler
Imperial Yeomanry
London
Blormfontain
Lord Roberts
Jodewd
Parmer
Bloemfontein
Ths
Seemy
Arme Andamarenilion Vaiute
Kmeciedpe
Newcastle
Sydney
Wreche Om
Fewcaelle
HALES
Eteniner
River reports show rising levels and bridge concerns
Reports from Friday note rivers rising near Hawkenbury and Camden Bridge, with the Nepeas within three of Camden’s river outline. Upstream Hunter Singleton conditions improve slightly though still unsettled, as crews monitor the district’s flooded segments and road closures.
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Hawkenbury Bridge
Nepeas
Singleton
Yewterlay
Hunter River
Rose's Celebrated Evelution Sold by Chemists and Storekeepers
A promotional notice advertises Rose's Celebrated Evelution as a cure or remedy available through chemists and storekeepers. No concrete dates or locations are provided. The text emphasizes widespread distribution and expected curative properties.
Local notes from Sydney and Portfastmith Diary Chronicle
A compact summary of assorted late news items: imports and shipping notices, minor crimes, weather notes, community events, and local political chatter. Mentions include a Hong Kong to Sydney steamship movement, Pretoria and Transvaal updates, local court cases, a new organist for St Thomas’s North Sydney, and council appointments for the Sydney Public Accounts committee.
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Ord
Johannesburg
OLD & New
the Town and Country Journal
Tn Memorlam
Werner
Uae
the City Railway
The
Motsha
Franc-Tireura
India
Hoberts
Boera Raye
Genersis Hunter
Hsea-Powell
Iurri Davies
Natal
Imperial Light Harve
West Australi
Davies
Tim of
Mafeking
Kate’ Davie
Limperial Light Horse
Mahoo
Otes
Afrikander Congress
Graat Rennet
Cups Colony
Afrikander Bond
Congress
Hotmerr
Europe
Afrikander Bonf
South Africa
China
Japan
Pekin
Fish Tales
Rose
Tralia
Thurader
Lord Roberta
Ligintative Sunnell
Thursdas
Joseph Sherlock
China SN
Slesner Teinks
Dare
Hongkong
Rhe
Jae
Imm Soni
Africa
Dourogt
Ear Malone
Hatherley
Hothe
Neutral Bay
Lees
Mount Bappy
Qovar
Norfolk
Sit Dolale
Qzhiong
Tward Jacobe
eiaraWr
Thomas Woodcock
Birhund
Tharnfay
Myon
Hatte
Cotenso
E. Stanler-Wilkingon
Jude's
Bowral Bay
S& Company
Bany
Dative
Markéwmreet
Mary Lyon
Dorha Wilbraham
Fou Charis Fforrs
Kinderaarten Union Teneting
Arilist
Nore
Hulu Pretoria
Eloods
Luhawnesure
Mowe
Legizinius Coustel
Pecmier
Queruskend
Frenette Ava
Ronit Stosiuers
Charlie Wrieht
Kenaphes
Ina
Whch
Ghells
Bera
Hun Subiibe
Tego
Asi
Burghere
Mavger
Prerora
Destine Porliers
Migpaich
Metens Fordern Brothers
Piletrevt
Generale Lowi Botia
de le Rey
Sity Aullenly
Wood Onder
Lydenburg
Sam Datriet
Thor
Deony
Wd Slater
Cloakyatreel
Hamaltion
New Saalle
Eseh
Wunal
Coliers
Anil
North Stainey Owurf
Thuyedasene
John Bryer
Weighte
Ead Tomsaliret
Wililem ‘Tutt
Trujferer
Greengrocer
Millereiroet
North Sydney
Bull
Ames
Joseph Masses
St Thomas's
North Sede
St. Andrewe
Massey Frone
genUetian
Masseey
Council of the
Sydney Talitune
James
Oberson
Air. BN
Yearwood
H. B. Allard
Willan Robern
C. Te ‘Berker
N. Yarwood
Reir Stine
Yerwood
Liberty
Mewick H. Dumelas Vase
N. Yarrow
Lie National Protection Union
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