Dictionary pioneers and the evolving English lexicon
A reflection on the history of English dictionaries from early glossaries to Dr. Murray’s New English Dictionary, noting how lexicography evolved from medieval glossaries to modern encyclopedic works. It discusses key figures, the growth of spelling guidance, and the challenge of documenting hard words and their meanings across centuries.
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Jaussan
Feighy
Uwice
Barafari
Selon
Codereight
J. TH Murray
Moore Elaharnie
Murray
England
Stonehenge
Iin
Shakapere
Henry Cookeratm
Pxitolageat Society
Corkeram
Liele
Pature
Liddell
Wemetioves
Arsimaig
Imperial generalship prospects named in selection notice
The memo outlines preferred and alternative high ranking officers for command, noting General Birch Pole-Carew and General Smith-Dorrien as strong candidates, with Smith-Dorrien praised for varied war experience and mounted infantry skill. Also highlighted are Major-Generals Kitchener, Maxwell, Rundle, Knox, and others, with age and prior commands as factors in suitability.
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Wen
Birch
Pole-Garew
Smith-Dorrien
Pole-Carew
Rough
Coldaireum Guards
Smith Dorrien
Sar
Rayot
Sauden
Butinah
north-Wweat Frontier
South Africa
F W. Kitchener
Afcbaniatan
Frem Hla
Dongola
Khartoum
Lord Kitchener
Coronel
J. G. Maxwell
Soridan
Aurd
Pretoria
Bia
Como
Leslie Rundle
Dover
C. E. Knox
Lord Roberta
R. Pole-Carew
Melbourne
Auctions and Apparel Sale Advertisements Highlighted
On Mondays auctions and women apparel display touted for 11 o clock in rooms at 274 Pic street. The report notes a busy southern coast trade this week with meat prices rising as a well known pastoralist’s holdings attract attention. The American ship St. David has been granted pratique and is noted among port activities.
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Jenkin
Vince ‘Acepitat
St. Davi
Federation plans for postal service reforms spotlight unequal pay
At a monthly meeting of the Victorian Letter Carriers Association officials pressed for a federal unit of Australian letter carriers. They criticized promotion barriers for clerical staff who passed Victorian exams, urged equal pay for women, and called for ending temporary employment while seeking parity with male wages. The debate centered on federal versus state employment rules and the need for fair promotion and pay across departments.
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Vieterian Letter Carriers’ Association
Staten Expresatog
Bern
State Department
Thia
Thor
Ile
Mali
Doctor Charged With Unlawful Instrument Use
Frederick William Allershall a 40 year old medical practitioner charged at Newlawn Palier Court with unlawfully using an instrument on Florence Treffary on March 21. Crown prosecutor Mr F. E. Tynacs presented evidence of alleged assaults and a peritonitis outcome. the defendant claimed innocence and was committed for trial, bail set at £10 with surety.
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Frederick William Allershall
Newlawn
Palier
Tynacs
Plorence ‘Treffary
Ste. Tiler
Fulham-streat
Eanore
Florence Tresary
Prince Alfred Hospital
WD. Barton
Prilem
Prince Alfret Horpilul
Florence Trcttery
Fulham-Street
Enmore
Marshyltve
Macquarry-street
Binclair
Palmer-street
Treffery
Nurange
Bradley
Dostor
Tilo
Ant
End of Opera Season by Musgrove Company in Australia
Mr George Musgrove's Opera Company closes the season at Theatre Royal with Wagner's The Flying Dutchman to a crowded house. Lillian Coomber shines as Ben Us. Lempriere Pringle makes his debut as the Flying Dutchman. Conductor Siaposteki thanks the audience and teases future Wagner works in Sydney before a Brisbane season opens Monday with Il Trovatore. The company sails July 10 on Marella for New Zealand tours lasting three months.
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Opera
Theatre Royal
Lastening
Wagner
Tayor
Lillian Coomber
Ben Us
Lempriere Pringle
Siaposteki
Engeland
Sydney
Musgrove
Musgrove Opera Company
Brisbane
Messie
H. Musrove
T. P. Wadeon
Marelloa
New Zealand
England
Yoel
Nix Manihe
Census Fragments Show Population Mix in Fiji
Fragmented census notes from Fiji indicate population counts including Europeans, half castes, Indians, and Polynesian groups. Figures vary across segments with Europeans around 112 and 52 half castes, Indians over a thousand, and Polynesian subgroups also listed amid unclear totals.
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East
Indiana
Weiten
Dar
Shipping arrivals and departures list from June 4 1758
A crowded shipping row with passenger names and vessel movements. Cargo ships including Por Kembla to Hongkong, Trambire to Antwerp via Melbourne, and multiple steamers with large passenger lists voyage notes, captains, agents, and aboard family clusters. Debarkation and embarkation details feature numerous individuals and households.
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Buogert
Trom Trambire
Antwerp
Melbourne
Wy Henierson
Tyrian Th
Teh Toor
Calais Joy
Trom
Paskongort
H. Hekir
Huxtey
Brown Abd Infaai
Mia J. Wren
Mia J. Wren, Mrsham
Mr. Wilhwof
Mea
J. Wren
Brownmt
C. A. Hardy
Mra. Crome
To Clarke and Infant
C. Wrinttead
Ars. H. Springthorne
Mra J. Bracelin
Mise HA. Grouset
A. Doleou
Atlan A. Synth
Mies J
ROC
Kubo
W. Howard Smith
Vrijumy
Ton
J. C. Anderson
Fom Nambucca
Bert Macquarie
SCR
Alions
Sineti
Sydney
Gmaus
Me Thompson
Front Newemmle
Maritime Movements and Passenger Lists From Sydney Ports
A compact report details Australian liner services, ship movements, and passenger lists. It lists vessels, routes to London and Melbourne, and names many travelers, crews, and officials across multiple steamship lines and ports, including Sydney, Bremen, Yokohama, and Singapore, with dates and voyage updates.
Voyage notices and ship arrivals in rough ill text
Fragmentary shipping notices list ships arriving and sailing from Sydney, Cape Town, and London routes, with refers to White Star Wharf Circular Quay and various passengers, officers, and crews named in a jumbled roster. The garbled record mentions the Wareview, Persie, and other vessels, plus some destinations and personnel.
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Tal Tal
Wareview
Sugar Polar
White Star
Circular Quay
Talend
Cheetry
Premauile
London
Wes Ene
Bremanile
Minwicks
Mre
Marper
D. Mackiernan
G. White
A. James
Adelaide
Colprart
T. Buckley and Child
Gatraour Swithh
A. Lang
N. Maretea
Jew
Ojlectey Smith
Captain Cummings
Bri Cook
W. A. Ldvyd
Mr. Bean
Far Bydney
A Buch
H Langer
Impeon
Mire
Henyon
Nip
Hoalder
Ste
AL Boars
Mes
Chisholm
He Merfull
Mouse
Challens & van Has
M. Palp
Rowge
Anderson
Turree Accident Cases At Turner Hearing Details
Turree Chief Justice presides over Turner hearing for three injury cases involving Baye bred and fan sequente of a tall down by balchway. Evidence shows plaintels and company united, with three juries and adjournment. Proceedings touch on railway collision inquiries and a steam tram incident, with further hearings set for Monday.
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Tee
Tir Pyeterice Varley
Jone
Turner
Damance
Balchway
Aester Carnwall
Evirnes
John le Mruy
Joun Waller
Ducey Arivenny
The Iron Trade Strike Advocas Arbitration
A strike committee report calls for government mediation to arbitrate the dispute in the iron trade. Employers remain wary of outside interference as talks progress, with a meeting expected to decide on a joint approach next week.
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Lair
M Parlane
von Ader
Sunday Music by New Town Brass Band at Frde Park
The New Town Brass Band led by Conductor T Mellor performs Sunday afternoon at Frde Park. The program includes Quick March, Under Thy Double Eagle, La Fille de Madame Aner, selections from Phasew of Powieanies, Poet Vemeant, A Lay with Hobbie, and more. Performance starts at 2 o'clock.
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Frrde Park Na-Morrow Anernoon
Newtown Brass Band
Conndor T. Mellor
F. Wagner
Kgroeg
Sappet
Seipotion
Alderson Denies Pledge in Warringah Selection
The letter from J B Alderson sworn at Moore Street Sydney challenges the Mahoney statement on pledges to the Liberal Association selection. He asserts he never pledged and criticizes the pledge requirement while noting sub-committee pressures and lack of response from officials. The piece ends with Public Works spending referenced under the Pot Ue Works Act figures.
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Yuard
Warringah
Party of New South Wales
Mabon
Alderson
Mac Honey
Lismore
Liberal Association
Rai
Cube Sect
Mahoney
Sara
J. M. Purves
Purves
Curves
Atbar
Lars
J.B. Alderson
Royalty in New Zealand festival details and ceremonies
On Saturday at Taunetiy New Zealand, a grand pageant unfolded with riverine displays, a water battalion, and a large crowd. The procession featured a native minister, weather watch, and royal salutes, with celebrations marking the late King’s era and ongoing decorations in Wellington.
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Avorland
Taunetiy
Fryday
Rewds
Walwapa
Omy Miles
Harel
Jim Knersing
Wellington
Il Am
Agricultural and Pastoral Meeting at Temora
The Temora agricultural gathering outlines discussions on farmers' coalitions and rural electrification. Officials report on cattle and crop issues, with plans for a future monthly meeting and a slate of officers including president Olaveau and secretary Thereberer.
New Rifle Sights Touted as Accurate by Chemiliary Experts
Star Paymaster Cavill reports a new back sight for rifles shown accurate in tests. Admiral and engineers in England review, specimen Binks sent to Rome for trial. Duke of York评 Sydney visit observes and calls it an ingenious invention.
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Englaed
Binks
Apecimen
Rome
Pete
le Duke of York
Sydney
Perwood
Poultry Club Show Delights in Hew South Wales Event
The poultry show yesterday attracted strong interest from visitors as the Hew South Wales Poultry Club displayed prize birds. Secretary Mr. In Ramdays praised indefatigable effort and confirmed birds will be judged tonight with awards announced at the reception.
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Baines
Prives Autres
Che
Exhi
Weciien
Bailiff Assault Trial Details Surface in Court
A defiant courtroom scene unfolds as a bailiff is assaulted during a trial at the municipal court. Jurors witness tense exchanges as the defendant faces charges and the judge orders precise proceedings.
Government Gazette fragment overview and names list
Fragmentary OCR of government gazette with scattered names, places, dates, and items. The legible portions point to notices, appointments, and procedural references, but readable facts are sparse and uncertain. The text contains multiple proper nouns and terms but lacks coherent events or clear actions.
Fragmented OCR reflects unclear names and events
The readable bits mention various names and places in garbled OCR text with phrases about meetings and reminders. No clear events or dates emerge, making a concise, factual summary difficult from the fragment.
Sheepskins Thewe We Greed General Competition
Fragmentary excerpt lists a general competition in Juzmel involving Ted Slorise. The text is garbled with many unreadable words but mentions Smuiat and vat teed, suggesting a public or local event with unclear details and participants.
Hair Hurns Sundries ACSA Camel Ak Ruled Semis 3
Fragmentary OCR reads unclear names and events citing semifinals and heat names. Unable to determine concrete persons places or organizations due to garbled text.
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