Inquiry into the loss of the Bega staged before Marine Court
The inquiry into the foundering of the steamer Bega on April 6 resumes before Marine Court Judge Rogers with Captains Witherspoon and Berry present. Witnesses discuss loading, ballast, and metacentric stability, while questions arise about Board of Trade and Navigation Department attitudes toward the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werre S.N. Company
Bega
Marine Court
Rogers
H. Witherspoon
J. H. Berry
de Brissendes
BroomOuid
Mewes
Meeks
Briesamjoe
Reeka
Gibson
Hand
Efiness
Tathra
Mark
Groumfeld
Bern
Hapur
Fort Tay
Mr. Broomfield
Board of Trade
Department of Navieson
Flora
City Council Topics New Trai Stopping Place
City Council discusses a proposed change to a tram stop and discusses railway square, permanent traming at Boomerang area, and the reuse of land near Moore Street for 80 years with minimum frontage allotments under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Wouneld
Council
cMcor
Comuilise
Miso
Railway Square
T He van Grand
Hev
Waa
Thursday Mail Mails Lose at the GIG
Readers get a fragmented wartime mail schedule listing destinations across Australia and the empire with times and ships named. It notes special endorsement requirements for ship-named correspondence and outlines routes to Sydney, Port Moresby, Western Australia, Tasmania, and the United Kingdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Loon Fund
Edna
Kempacy
Eien
Citert
Munlara
Port Masnuari
United Kingdom
Europadia
Saame
West Australia
Adelulie
Albany
Tasmania
Melbourne
Hyde Park Fig Trees Lopped to Restore Park Beauty
Hyde Park authorities plan to top growth of Moreton Bay fig trees in Rivas Park to restore shape. Following council control and deputy town clerk Layton's recommendation, lopping aims to make the park orderly and attractive as the trees are trimmed and managed across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moreton Bay
Gold and valuables seized in city strong room theft case
Report notes £250,000 of gold and £186,000 of European bonds held in a strong room with a London merchant and international links. A separate petty theft charge mentions two shillings worth of potatoes from Messrs. Tidart Parker & Co at their wharf. Court date listed with a minor sentencing detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I JK
Romane Mars
Estenerat
Man Aa
Japan
Ernest Ireland
Ishorer
Pia
Gaprisecierat
Messrs. Tisidart, Parker, and Company
Mueer Street
City
Puseday
Divorce Court Battle Over Adultery and Cruelty
In a divorce petition before Mr Justice Simpeon, Margaret Lowes Ryland formerly Tanks sues Lewin Liewellyy Ryland for relief on grounds of adultery cruelty and repeated assault. She recites a history from their 1890s marriage at Barry Hilla to Dulwich Mill with ongoing abuse including punches and threats. The judge granted a decree nisi on grounds of adultery and cruelty, returnable in six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Simpeon
Margaret Lowes Ryland
Tanks
Lewin Liewellyy Ryland
Edwards
Russell Thnew
Barker
Iki
Barry Hilla
Dulwich Mill
Ga Oue
Lill Maren
Patilioner
Tere
Petiiioner
Rgard
Jeremy
Petitioner
Dissolutions Announced in Several Marriages Case List
Me Jurice Aimpson pronounces absolute dissolution following Emilina Powell versus Thomas Powsi. Other dissolutions include Joseph Seltferx and Elizabeth Seit fer, Kathleen Belcher versus Charles Belcher, Robt Norton Ojun and Sylvia May Grup, Charles Win fred Yoormany, Catherine Pooltoan and Aus Curie Ue, Jacob Christin and George Ward, Rachael Ward, and Jaco Amos Collip y Bailey Cul ip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jurice Aimpson
King Conjugal Rights Decree At Maitland Circuit Court
Judge Justice Simpson imposes restitution of conjugal rights in Henry King versus Mary Jane King at Maitland Circuit Court. Decree requires obedience within ten days and a certificate of compliance within seven days after the ten day period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry King
Mary Jane King
Justice Simpson
Justice Sly
Maitland
The Lady and the Lodger Divorce Petition Details Adultery
Arthur Hobbs seeks a divorce from Mary Georgina Stanton Hobbs alleging adultery with Norman M Millen, the co respondent. He testified they married in February 400 at West Tamworth, then lived with her mother as boarders for two years before strife began. He alleges she left the matrimonial home to share a room with the co respondent and fled with his belongings upon her departure. The court noted conduct but withheld final decree pending further judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hobbs
Mary Georgina Stanton Hobbs
Hat
Norman M'Millen
Deery
West Tamworth
M'Mil Lan
Petitioner
Jook
Chow
B.drceehall
Coriais
Whaling in Twofold Bay A Humpback Secured
The Melbourne Steamship Company steamer Hebert reports its first yield at Enied on the South Coast, Sydney cargo in tow. While docking a humpback attacked by killers was observed. whalers harpooned the whale amid spectators on deck and wharf. The incident prompts plans to extend a regular weekly service between Berman and Eden with the Lecuwiparat steamship drafted for the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebert
Melbourne Steamship Company
Enied
Sydney
Wan
Erowia Ware
Atelivurns Steamshin Company
Prise
New
Commonwealth Coat of Arms Described in Official Blazon
London dispatch details the official blazon granted by King Edward on May 7 for the Commonwealth. It outlines an intricate arms design with a crescented cross, two scutcheons, a chevron, and a star crest, supported by kangaroo and emu, and featuring a grass compartment and motto Australia. The piece notes the colors reflect the Union and explains the seal’s entry into records for officers and public authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
London
Edward
St. George
Motta — Vanco Australia
Atx
Aras
Arme
Handesaie Sarving
Ablard of Arma
Victoria Memorial
Bockingham Fulsee
Sales by Auction in Brisbane Valley Property Market
Auction notices advertise property sales at 136 Pitt Street Sydney July 2 by Hardie and Gorman with other listings for Rosa Bay Felish Saint on June 2 at 3 pm by Raine and York in conjunction with mechanical work. notices reference various goods and items including a ship or vessel sale and medical cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane Valley
Pitt-street
Sdner
Hardie Ac Gorman
Rosa Bay
Raine Amt
Newtown Ratepayers Debate Saturday Half Holiday Plan
The Newtown Ratepayers and Shopkeepers Association met at the Hank Hotel to review municipal valuations and other matters. A report on association affairs cited excessive rates and outlined using a solicitor to appraise and appeal valuations with padlock reductions in properties on King Street and nearby blocks. The group discussed appointing a permanent district registrar and criticized current office hours, proposing a deputation to the Attorney General and urging council action. Debate over a universal Saturday half holiday split the meeting, with some supporting a petition and public protest while others warned it would drain trade to Braney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown Ratepayers' and Shopkeepers' Association
Hank Hotel Rine-street
Newtown
Amocistion
Ila
Mowars
Chardon
Wrench
A May
George Lilya
M'Markle
A. J Riley
E. Guarily
King-street
Channone
Ari & Corner
Newman
Newtown Court House
Crowe
Beneft
Agatam
Hatte
Atte
2 Pohen
Alvo
Alals Con Hourne
Inter Op
Attitude of Sydney Labor Council on Trolley and Draymen
The Sydney Labor Council deplores public utterances by officials of the Trolley and Draymen and Sammill Employees unions on the Industrial Disputes Act. It says officials must show loyalty and discipline, and notes action against officials if misstatements are published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinnes ‘Labor ’Council
Counril Hie
Eepning
Sammill Employees’ Union
Abwald” Aliond
Raanoitire
Ithiade
Shipping Arrivals From Across the World Listed
A long, dense shipping notice lists arrivals from multiple ports including Yunsouyer ria Vieuinte, Wellington, Newcastle and Hobart. It names vessels, passengers, and consignments with numerous spelled names and locations, indicating a global import and passenger movement. The fragmentary text references companies, agents, and routes, reflecting a busy maritime trade page.
Maritime miscellany report of naval arrivals and port movements
A brief, fragmentary maritime roundup notes ships and crews arriving at various harbors. It mentions ferries to Wellington, captains, and vessels such as Arrine and Lord Carson, with uncertain dates and locations and references to Port Pirie and Melbourne. The garbled text records sporadic details of movements, beacons, and berths.
Sudden Death Reported in Coroner Inquiry
A young woman’s sudden death prompts a coroner’s inquest. The matter is reported to the coroner and a post mortem is expected to be conducted to determine the cause of death.
British ship missing during voyage in heavy seas
Fragmentary OCR reports a British ship missing after sailing on August 4 bound for some destination. Readable names are unclear. one line references a captain or owner and a potential discovery by a person named Sueldons. The text is severely garbled with many unreadable words.
Also Mentioned on This Page
New Trai
Athlone-Place
Hyde Park
Dr. Sheldone
Bonde
Lady and
Lodger
Twofold Bay
Commonwealth Coat OF Arms
Risyon
Cenaeene Reid
Newtown Affairs
Sydney Labor Council
Jure Aorpee
RMLH
Pheiga
Yunsouyer
Ria Vieuinte
E.C
Manali
Paasing Uetanl Sure
Eeiehana
Pomecera
Walker
Cusdie
Ate
Robison
Retire
Menkeerty
GR Coleses
Dremel Toons
San Biniguom
Sumner
Hopulum
Sadairs
Skea
Peidingdoors
Mina Ielding
Clare ‘Dowses Ib
Cole
Oy Waidras
Wudrall
Gy Go
D. Winks
Stes
J Buhaciarr
Sie Scheider
Dickin
Esker Ac
Bush
Thomas
Ste. Marvach
Okada
Alr
Andre
Davenis
Jan
C. Shimon
Te D. Cana
Acura
Werle
Sr Chamin
J. G. Aeunagh
Bo Palmer
Gramond
Ponaterd
Jackson Arent Vastra
Hoackens
Wis Fine
Port Darwin
Touraiey
Willangars
Peer
Liem
Pean Rath
Asd
Mira
Ey 'Manet
Pawan
Mwarrwa
Coen Dany
Wdceaky
Uunala
Nooo Ralewone Firman Adair
Serance
Boley
Wwerdcop
Auat Nue
Toliek Waald
Panett Fod Wea
SUM
Witha Nah
Sheewure
Aumay
Aber Uyrm
Mayon
Aed
Chivas Parland
Diee'Ata Washoe
Wiheine
Wai
Moura
Salman
Shanes
Jesse Conan Patio
2Icty
Gulley
Onelig
Mairia
Tanks Willy Mire
Erigdsn
Kusiyali
Carom Wirnton
Wottar Smith
Taten Avera
Stuer Crk
Hayton Meyer
Putian Lil. Kemplom
Deen Hots
B.D. Fan Stien
Knente
Earip
Farland
Poti
Frotavons
Taster
Tamirnp
Unt Lewin
Mowinten
Tent Wrk
Uireke Beers
WiedQunribtem
Heath Smithy Tobie
Eione
Went Davey
Arannin
Jueya Wich
Cor Sidine
Ritson Allume Muuncarn'Seyman
Winch
More
Sirguner
Dati Roads
McSamara
Wrisbeeens Mathes
Hrubeily
Murray
Brus
Mi AP Termind
Tabester
Commis Harner
Jesehands
An Heewee Iinlaing
Eiephenn
Strelge
Marin Rhoeth
Ihorn
Paton Meyvenis Cettar Bearub
Ofcom
Trom
Memes Riven
Noth Cunet
Campanyy
Tam Od Narot
Bellioner
Tome
Tanta Rotem
Trom Cam den Maven
Allen Faylor and Company
Limited
Templar
Newcastle
Sco Tymn Company
Namal
Fon
Caplan Warn
Cutie
GSS Conpany
Sort Cogsmany
Tavis
Septaio Riveras
Fevan Ori Era Rivera
Kori Cowsi Company
Agen “Ork
Ee Earl Tons
Causa Pasry
Trom Scares
Austrahes
Mundar
Parkera
Conjauy Acme Chratian Michalau Ui
Es York Keren
Om Newsies Ure Hy
Comipeay
Pawel
BT Torn
Aut
Cretan Crate
New Zealand
Ache
South Australias
Tistata
Tuplal Emon
PUL Il Wheraaya
Hi Woos
Camda
Burin Paily
Compass
Agen
Wauchope
Luis
Mes
Vane
UCL
Fi bin Bate
Nore
Steiboura
Germany
New Ask
Sees
Rover
Wallonooe Lal
Sciaers Te
Steimers
Liveron
Damamieska
Iuncreland Parte
Wailer iv
Melbourni
Wenirana Tel
Febare
Tourlee Ehite
Tone
Roan
Tharos
Donald Currin Finer
Lord Carson
Chutine
Beacon
Tietuide
Walle Beityr
Port Pirie
Honoraee
Curt
Meio
Brinar
Abi
Mie
Fom
Inanna
Brandis
Comets
Revoeen
Muarentes
Angus & Coote
Watchmakers
Jewellers
Opticians
Georges, Carne
Te Royal Arcade
USA
Davidson
Dunlop
Moise
Mo Gattisena
Dralop
South British Ins. Co., Ltd
Liebilily
Hale Glass
South British Chambers
Bildgert
Gomage Oerpeli
Bennett
Dows && Price
Jong Alveves
Selena
Vye i Ngi
Wtigh-cians
Trounseau QuyNis
Jer
Aire
SteaBe
Ted
AES
Fim
Lorth Alee
Ine
Flannelette Knickenr
Wilts
Shane
Th. A
Denison House
Dowell & Huches
Economic Drapers
George Street
G.P
Zy Mh
Satordere
Sammry
A. Hall and Company
Elito
George-Strest, Ofp
A. Hordery and Sons
Brickfield Hall
Liverpool-street
Rcuiry
Staal Ayall Thermedeem
Chia
Spencer Nolan
SAE Paislers
Fang
Mery
Welle
Grain Welln
Ockman
Wat
F Sales
Rawle Prom T& Aft
RTL
McKenzie, Limited
Bartyaline
Swat
H. McKenzie
Robert Hammond
R. Hammond
Mat Pitt-Street
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