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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1905
Page
7
Fragmented obituary notices honor Mary Gunn and a mother departed June 17 1900. Names include Maria Gunn Margaret Ada May and daughters Ada May and Margaret. The terse lines mourn in loving memory with dates and brief tribute phrases from family members.
Widespread bewilderment grips readers as debates rise over land allotment for settlement. Parliament debates offer vast options while warnings of red tape and hidden costs spark anxiety about the simplest path, leaving many unsure which option to pursue. Names and places are uncertain due to fragmented text.
A letter to the Pitteen Pounders critiques land settlement schemes in New Zealand. The writer details expenses from £35 deposit to £150 hut, windmill water system costs, fencing, tack, and farm setup, noting only £70 left and no near-term income. He questions officials’ role and presses for faster access to land plans. He mocks land agents and advocates direct government provisioning.
A telegram from a Reuters Washington correspondent reports that Germany the United States and France urge Japan to seek moderate peace terms while Great Britain declines to offer advice, arguing Japan should decide terms after victories with Russia. A second telegram mocks Russian boasts of impending Japanese defeat in Manchuria.
Telegram summary notes Trafalgar battles under sail with primitive guns, contrasting with modern steam ships and advanced artillery. The piece cites logs from the Euryalus and Capri Blackwood, mentions Vice-Admiral Lord Vieccant Maison and Admiral Callingwood, and sketches a dramatic early telegraphic report of the engagement.
Fragmentary dispatch describes Admiral Collingwood and Lord Nelson breaking the enemy line near the Victory at 12.22 and 12.94, leading to a decisive action. The French Admiral Villeneuve is implicated as the battle nears conclusion with Blakwood and other officers mentioned. the engagement is stated as effectively over.
A discussion in court praises Mr Macintosh and the Hon John Macintosh M LiC for reaching old age in part due to total abstinence from alcohol. A judge recalls a tale of two witnesses, noting longevity not guaranteed by sobriety, the first claiming sobriety for forty years and the second offering a measured reply amid a bibulous bar scene.
At Randwick the morning workout on the tan track featured horses Oblivion Ossian Olynthus Murillo and others. May Lord suffered a fatal hind leg break after a late home turn incident prompting trainer J Allsop to order immediate euthanasia. The steed had shown soreness previously and the accident ended the horse's racing tenure.
Rosebery Park lists weights for Mondays program across multiple handicaps. Entries include Mona Ost tlh Geraldine Kelp Smart Montes Firat Aid Corrie Amanda Bib Lajeon Misa Parry Hipbab Molotte Mysibe Silvering Musica TH Milas Morton Hnéourage Corringat Cretter Chester Lily Brunell Loeune Hilarious Memo The Gift La Parcla Woodrock La Perouse Lady Prix Idayouda Fun Tan Bouunquet Ghiplotte Fal Fair Beall Home Pro sale Tramp Route Ayr Lasale Gigi Fourteet Haude Tamar om BID Plootes Lite Ray Sig Lou Marsinka Bea Foam Morris Minnie Elector Maytime Little Queenie Dowte Slippury Kate Reckless Yourtsey Le Var Robin Swallow Pegar Grandore Best Key Myrtle Clinker Mar yell.
A fast moving fire in Pyrmont destroyed a wooden and iron shed at KM J West’s sawmills in Wattle-arrest el Pyrmoot Bridge-reed. Adjoining structures suffered gable damage. No insurance existed on the building or contents. Fire brigade extinguished the blaze.
William Patrick Miler a 51 year old bank clerk was found dead in his bed at his residence No Paraclewth Square Potts Potet at 7 20 this morning he had been ailing for some time and retired to his room last evening. The Federal Government plans for general election are noted among scattered items in the report.
Two young patients are noted in a brief hospital bulletin discussing illnesses and ongoing care at a city medical facility. Community health workers urge follow up and awareness of pediatric services available this season.
London reports quote Russian generals claiming strong military position. They say Hosla benefits from favorable conditions and anticipate Japan pressuring for peace. Reuters notes Washington and Paris discussions toward moderate terms. Britain resists suggestions to aid Japan, arguing Japan’s victories reduce need for aid.
The report describes a Second Test in London with detailed ball by ball action, including Hopkins and MLeod bowling for Lancashire, Laver as key bowler, and Trumper opening for Australia. The narrative notes weather improvements, crowds around 28 000, and evolving scores in the first and second innings with Pry, MacLaren, Hayward, and Rhodes featuring prominently.
London reports the Wavelin cruiser Kuban formerly a Hewbureh liner masaquired and attempting to reach a Russia port after acquiring sail and fuel at sea. Jacques and pear Su pon are cited among the crew seeking coal for the voyage.
An American and European diplomatic chatter reports Japan objecting to a European powers backed conference, seeking Washington as a meeting place. Roosevelt signals Japan moderates while Plenipotentiaries consider Chefoo Paris or Hague, with Washington as fallback. Naval actions include the Russian Don sinking the German Terartos, and espionage cases surface in Kobe as unrest grows over possible arming. The R ussian navy reshuffle hints at Grand Duke Alexis replacing leadership amid tensions in Manchuria.
Reform in Russia reports the Zemstvo Congress deputies awaiting audience with the Czar to press for an end to the war, urging equal franchise and immediate peace terms. The Czar declines to discuss peace and will only allow a copy of the address to be left with officials.
Fragmented snippet details a local report with names resembling Tarrant and Melbourne figures, mentioning gunshots, wickets, averages, and a county element. The unreadable OCR yields unclear actions or outcomes, leaving only scattered proper nouns and partial phrases.
Local report describes a tent match between AGairalies and PUNE ending with a decisive order style result. Players Purr act and Hubble Careetalty Vly appear in a disrupted lineup. Vine AWOL, and Lue play noted amid summary chaos and unclear scoring.
English Sporting reports on the Manchester Cup at Lonlox detailing entries and results. Names like Mr My Hanne, George, and Glyn appear with horse and trainer references. The piece notes the Cup’s first race and mentions venues, prizes, and various show entries across Sydney and UK connections.
A fragmentary report notes a cholera outbreak in Tomsk, Siberia, with references to illness and hardship among residents. The text is garbled but suggests widespread health concerns and local disruption in the wartime or frontier town.
A garbled transit note reports a puzzling loss involving Kaset gum and unclear times. The fragment hints at a character or event but lacks coherent details or names to confirm a person, place, or outcome. The readable bits suggest an incident or shipment issue but remain too fragmentary to specify.
In a fragile report the Paris outrage details remain unclear amid garbled OCR. Named entities and exact actions are obscured, but authorities investigate a widely noted incident prompting public scrutiny.
Friday the money market shows steady rates with operations at 2 percent for short-term. The rest of the week sees Charleston bonds at 2 percent with slight changes, market activity remaining subdued and liquidity steady.
The Patentee breaks down horses and bulls for various recipients including Megara Burns Philp and Compeny. Names listed cover Olio Biacber CW Sovhey Baker Barker and Caius among others. The Pilbarrs receive horses from Sidsey totaling 105 horde and 3 bulls for FUL with 10 horses for Nobues.
A vintage ad notes a customer feeling a chill and suggests ordering a Winter Suit from Zealand Tweeds of Scrave. The copy promises a well fitting, durable garment to keep warm during cold spells and promotes the product line with brand names BRC HAGON and others.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions youths, marriage, and various stray names and phrases. The readable parts hint at a sentimental or dramatic scene with mentions of love and youth, but details are unclear and many words are corrupted. No coherent event or identifiable entities emerge.
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