Eldest Elf Enlivens Evening News With 93rd Birthday Tale
An elderly visitor at the Evening News office recalls a long life from Gravesend to Sydney. He describes 93 years of history including service as a sailor, work as a stevedore, and witnessing early Sydney rail engines. He notes family celebrations in Sydney and boasts a long lineage reaching sovereigns, living at 435 Bilngatroct, Surry Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening News
John Stricland
Gravesend
Kent
England
Strictand
Wea
Vsuitor
Abip Amelia Thoaison
Shirk
Australia
Mimixracts
Sydney
Jém
Lan Bee
Amen Hexa
Mtr Ssricland
Sydney Harbor
Circular Quay
New South Waire
Parramatta
Stricland
Gvoren III
George
William Pr
Queen Victoria
Theoff Xottlerun
Bilngatroct
Surry Hilin
Birithlay
Lands Officials Busy Amid Preparations For Land Resumptions
The Lands Department reports extensive activity as Parliament nears, with plans to resume various estates and make 179,000 or more acres available. Officials anticipate government endorsement and funding will ease the process, though costs are noted as a potential embarrassment to Premier and ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lands Department
Prenmnt
Tx Sonneetina Wi
A. Humber
Wrater
Sisten
Councils Seek Expanded Powers for Local Government
Deniliquin Council mails requests to municipal bodies across the state urging cooperation to secure new revenue sources. The plan would replace annual road and other project grants with broader Local Government Act powers and dedicate fees from hotels, billiard rooms, auctions, and trains to the collecting municipalities. Aldermen note slim chances but urge continued efforts, hoping success may come next year.
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Deniliquin Council
Dotoe
Khoresa
Howe
Redfern Cornell
Redtern Cornell
Avterman Batchelor
Anoter
Imported theatrical costumes debate in Melbourne
A deputation including Sir Rupert Clarke and Charles Wenham urged duty on imported costumes for stage and historical plays. The minister indicated Australia could not legally allow duty free imports for such items, insisting that if costumes could be produced locally they should be, and that no clear import duty policy was intended by Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe Joes
Melbourne
Serterdas
Aumiralie
Trical
Oscarashi
Rupert Clarke
Mexbell End Clarke
Uharles A. Wenham
The
Arcadian Company
Arther Lev
Minarer
Meynell and Clayee
Talus Grant
Masamer
Willem Anderson
C. J Lane
Australia
BEATTY WILL CASE TRIAL CONTINUES AT DARLINGHURST
In Sydney the Beatty will case trial of Sarah Jane Beatty John Hea top and Michael Lynch for piracy in connection with the will of Alnsan der Beatty proceeds at the Central Criminal Court Darlinghurst before Mr Justice Gotenant. Priestly pleads guilty as trial opens. Hew top denies questions, cites Melbourne 1906, and details about Mrs Rogers and Mrs Beatty presence. He recounts £100 loan, £10 repaid, and witness fees, along with disputes over estate funds and promised payments. Court adjourns to Monday.
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Sarah Jane Beatty
John Heatop
Michael Lynch
Alnsander Beatty
Central Criminal Court
Darlinghurst
Justice Gotenant
James Priestly
John
Priestly
Sim
Priester
Bn Ene
Melbourne
Alexander Beatty
Rogers
Beatty
Bio
Tares
Sydney
Ragers
Timber Workers' Grievance In Sydney Wage Fight
In Sydney at Trades Hall union leaders and officials discuss a wage dispute affecting timber yard workers. They highlight two Randwick tramway machinists aged first-class but placed on second-class rates, with layoffs and delayed reinstatement prompting union action and possible appeal to the Industrial Court. The dispute centers on the definition of first-class machinist under the sawmill award and ongoing efforts by the Sawmill and Timber Yard Employers Association.
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Wade
Sydney
Goulhurs Street
Sawmill Ad Timber Yard Employers Union
Randick
Sawmill and Timber Yard Employers’ Association
Felntad
Dnian
J. Afill
F.C. Whitton
Randwick
Orst-rlass
Frsta
Rattway
Jobus
Rickarton
Richardson
Johns
Sersme
Wamed
Tallwey
Australian bricklayers cited contrasts in wages and living
A witness described working 54 hours in Britain and 44 hours in Australia for similar or lower pay, noting harsher conditions and wet clothing. He said Australian bricklayers faced higher prosperity and easier access to work, with costs such as rent and living expenses influencing overall earnings. He compared weather, fatigue, and travel between the two countries, highlighting the impact on wages and lifestyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid
Youngatrops
City
Air
T. B. Clegg
Australia
Joseph Jones
Atelbourne
Kaksburg
South Africa
Sollapeed
Macdonald
Union
South Afric
Mr. Forrest
Harsor Trust
Australan
Richants
Boplandt
Mr" Forrest
Eogland
Australta
Chaapeat
Melbourne
Kim
Lias Yan
Alla Gine Lim
Eich
Shay
Alleged Bigamy Trial in Darlinghurst Proceedings
In Darlinghurst a case named Parkes faced bigamy charges. Prosecutors alleged the defendant, while married to Marina Samper in 1882, conducted a marriage ceremony with Ream Heberta on August 12, 3370. The Crown argued Parkes sought legal advice under Crimea Act provisions and four years prior obtained guidance on a second marriage during wartime. The jury acquitted the accused. he was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlinghuret
Henry Jamas Parkes
Marina
Samper
Joe's Threat in Show Town Police Court
Ernest Martingold magistrate presided as Jasph Tyere faced charges of hayle eed and resisting work on a case. Everett Vectaria-rowt Eraktivville attended, details unclear, and a signed confession or statement was read. The scene involved threats and a pending hearing set for a future date with potential monetary penalties.
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Ernest Martingold
Jasph Tyere
Hayle
Everet Vectaria-rowt
Eraktivville
Kaif
Sant
Will Setire
Iritor
Magiekara Tealing
Tollowe
Byers
Hich
Weirs on the Macquarie project plan details
An historic dispatch describes a proposed weir on the Macquarie River to test the strata and map cork formations. It notes a coal frame, a five mile stretch between Mount Piranant and the Matvore Waterworks, with a riverbed survey from point to pylut. The plan aims to create a wide watercourse along the alluvial banks to support irrigation, but only enough water for three.
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Mount Piranant
Beauty's Favorite Tone in Marinalter Parisian Era
Fragmented OCR text mentions Beauty's Favorite and a tale of theater and fashion in a long historical arc. Reads like a period piece referencing a signature style, likely describing a beloved item and its societal impact across many years.
The Necessity of Advertising for Boots and Goods
A Victorian ad promotes Mimaana Bros boot manufacturing with bold claims of cheap high class boots. It highlights leather quality, frame work, and machinery driving production and repair service while urging readers to request an illustrated catalog and noting Peppermint Cure at the end.
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Mimaana Bros
Boot Alanufacturers
Hunter-silvet
King-etroat
Park Elrott
Anatalia
Frateelass Crademan
Dave
Divorce Hearing Continues In Syungy Court
The hearing on the divorce suit of Jean Agnes Gerry against Charles Richard Gurry in the Syungy Divorce Court was continued before Mr. Je toe Gorton. Gerry testified of alleged threats and revenge, while Gurry claimed a bad time and financial strain. The case adjourned to Monday.
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Jean Agnes Gerry
Charles Richard Gurry
Je Toe Gorton
Haliver
Ain
de Waa
Potato crop plans promise clean seed and rotation
The report outlines clean seed for the next potato crop and rotation due to blight concerns. Authorities consider advising farmers in Sloan districts to plant potatoes under supervision to ensure quality and safety, with efforts to secure seed and coordinate dealer needs.
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Taaraafai
Mtr
Nsw
Perry Sterd
Sloan
Potasrers
Cere
Satormrd Clanimiées
My. Perry
Tor Send
Fragmented OCR reads like a strange meeting report
The garbled text describes a civic gathering and mentions a committee, alderman, and government actions. Names and places are unreadable, but it conveys an official meeting with discussions on municipal affairs and potential policy moves.
Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery Promises Relief
Readers report dramatic claims of a remedy from Dr Sheldon for coughs and chest plights. An offer promotes Great Peppermist Cure with various testimonials and endorsements from local residents seeking swift aid. The ad-style item highlights a supposed universal cure and urges readers to try the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell
Stone
Grape-Nuts cereal process described in century ad text
The passage explains Grape-Nuts as wheat and barley baked into large loaves then sliced and rebaked to a rock hard form. Slices are ground into granules and the baking process converts starch to easily digested sugar. It claims ideal nourishment for all ages from infancy to maturity including invalids and athletes.
Photographic Notes On Equipment And Portrait Work
A compact fragmentary report discusses photography and portrait work. The text mentions equipment, techniques, and references to photographic processes, indicating mid-century studio practices and related craft notes. The chaotic OCR yields limited clear facts but preserves names and technical terms tied to photography.
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Surrey Hills
Fr Maron
Temat
Teenetate
Proms
James Gordon
Comstal
Tamebargn
Kinestreet
Srany
Universite Hotel
GI Be
Vole
Lodre No
Henry
Taylo
Treasurce
J Houston
Taylor
Proud’s
Styles
Benson
Morocco
Russia
Mather
W. J. Proud
Jewellers and Gem Merchants
Pitt-Street
King At
Betton Garten
London
Joe
Macquarie
Aly
Gorry
Altgrmarn
Gianny Goomet
Jor
Tom Mover
Minty
Elsie
Tony
Ponevay
Abiarmien
Queensland
Sheldon
Latgar
Percy
al Wreaus
ASO
Dinate
Mortett Erly Pfech
Rouen
Saphton
Prien Auatiadela
Chaubern Marin Fay Ayan
Pain
John Obo Leat
Pharesias I
Hearst
the Crown Studios
Aesinut Ines
Troe Gto
Seare
Seine
Putes
UD Sas Cope Ray Roe
Pringhton
Naess Elauon
Applien
Ashi
Haig Chale
Grats
Ericdalle
ARS
Adh Wall and Company Woah
Pinnock
Dalwo9 &Co.,ltd
Baumann'’S
Vila Plavk
Billie
Simambig
Wylendla
Loursey
Denick
Boyes
Jerdan
Cearcery Daten
Tithe
Ag Roget
Sener
Bertreaihn
Waters
Matador
Madina
Montera
Eloy
Binuwera
Marge Alse
Whitney Waankete
Owbie Heda
Speliek
PooTeAnsand
Mae
Detsiet
Maryre le
OUR
Denna
Nock and Kirby
LYD
Rae Coda
Vaulte
Marr
George-Street
Sty
Divine Seageen
Underwood-Street
Pit Street
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