Weather summary and rainfall reports across districts
Across the coast and southern regions rain persists under Braddon with alpine snow and strong westerlies. Prolific rainfall tallies listed for many towns include Narrandera 30 and Tumut 27 while others show lighter totals. Corowa reports 40 points since June. Outlook for that district notes grass growth and frost risk. farmers anticipate feed and promote land care. Kiama and Newcastle describe unsettled, cool spells with intermittent showers and gusty winds. Overall, weather remains cool and wet with variable rainfall across localities and rising livestock prices.
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Corowa
Pastoraliata
Mfurt
Kiama
Rainat Vandera
Newcastle
Tocumwal
Lye
Temberumba
Buun
Collision Charge Against Railway Commissioner Jury Returns For Rail
Jims Larkin of 44 Cleveland Street Darilaxon sued the Railway Commissioner for 200 pounds claiming injuries and cab damage from a tram collision. He said a tram negligence caused the crash near Hing Street on March 1 as he drove to Hale Metropole. Verdict returned for the Railway Commissioners with contributory negligence found against the plaintiff.
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Backhouse
Metropolitan Metrict Court
Jimes Larkin
Cleveland-street
Darilaxon
Lim
Rourn
Larkin
George Siresse
Hale Metropole
George Stneet
Waa
Suit for Specific Performance in Carrieville Estate
A suit for specific performance was begun in equity over an alleged breach of a land purchase agreement in the Carrieville Estate. Plaintiffs Ellis Frederick Heathwick Robinson Francis William Robinson and Charles Henry Robinson claim Mary Sophia Armstrong agreed to buy two parcels for £1025 with £10 paid July 15, 1901, via her husband as agent. Armstrong contests the contract stating no agreement, admits possession as a monthly tenancy since July 15 1903 but left March last with plaintiffs’ knowledge.
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Carrieville
Equity
Ellis Frederick Heathwick Robinson
Francis Wiliam Robinson
Charles Henry Robinson
Mary Sophia Armstrong
Alexander Boswall Armstrong
Pasarenian
Hssband
Abo
Abe
The Lady and the Custbin Case in District Court
In a District Court before Judge Backhouse a jury heard Mary Jane Rochester sue the City Council for 100 pounds after slipping into a street dustbin at the corner of Martin Place and George Street. She was hospitalized then bedridden weeks. doctor notes a severe contusion on her right leg. The council pled not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Backhouse
Mary Jane Rochester
Ber
George-street
Martin Place
Georgestreet
Plintiff
Browalesa
Tas
Warner's Safe Cure Health Claim
The ad asserts Warner's Safe Cure ensures body health by keeping kidneys and liver functioning and claims it cures all diseases, presenting a sweeping health remedy statement with no verifiable evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Education Test In Immigration Case At Central Holms Court
Robert Taylor, master of the steamship Oswestry Grange, faced action after a local migrant, Hayward Barnes, allegedly entered the Commonwealth illegally. An immigration test was administered. Barnes could not write. The captain reported Barnes as literate, but described him as intoxicated and quarrelsome. A fine of five pounds was imposed.
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Fibwarda
Central Hol Moms Court
Robert Taylor
Mie
Oswestry Grange
Hayward Barnes
Commonwealth
Thomas Marcellus
Cusoms
Laathy
Barnes
Defeadant
Baynes
Barnbe
Barry
England
Water Quality Report From Government Analysist
A notice from the Water and Sewerage Board reports results of analyses by the Government Analyst on water samples from multiple supply points. The findings indicate the water quality was satisfactory.
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Water and Sewerage Board
Nosrd of
Mearth
Jet End
Freeped
Crown-street
Town Hall
Randwick
Cornell Chambers
Marstrile
Reay Station
Burwood
Cam- Gen
Queen-siret
Campbelltown
Ralwa
Campbiltown
Scott-street
Liverpool
Richmond
Railway engine-driver killed near Memington in accident
A railway fatality occurred about 10:30 am near Memington. David Caldwell, a married man from Goulburn, was killed when he stepped back as a coal train lurching forward struck him. His body was taken to Concord Police Station pending an inquest. Caldwell appears to be a resident of the Goulburn district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memington
David Caldwell
Goulburn
Butte
Ufid
Caldwell
Concord
Caldwell Seeas
Goulburn Distret
Rival Shearers Unions Seen Delaying Judgment
The Australian Workers' Union and Marbla Shearers' Union face a likely judgment from the Arbitration Court on Wednesday. The court suggested suspending penalties for past acts against union policy if unions accept rules permitting punitive measures, and if parties agree to an adjournment next Monday.
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Judement
Australian Workers’ Union
Marbla
Shearers
Aroliration
Meeday
Bavige
de Anton
3.W.U
Trig
AAW
U. Se Npt
Pumps Run At Prospect Reservoir To Aid Sydney Flow
At yesterday’s Water and Sewerage Board meeting the resident engineer reported pumping at Prospect Reservoir. One pump was deployed last Tuesday afternoon to assist Sydney’s flow. two pumps were temporarily used midweek and again Thursday, with conclusions that the two pumps are currently ample. The engineer noted the cause of reduced canal flow and head effects, and promised fuller details next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water and Sewerage Board
Sydney
Certificate applications in bankruptcy before the registrar
In a bankruptcy matter the registrar ordered a certificate for Henry Evang renamed Willem Henry Parrieh on condition he pays 30 pounds to the official assignee to aid creditors. A separate motion for release for George Dalton Lane was adjourned to the 2th. Meetings for Albert John Bell and John James Burns were adjourned to the 26th instant. Thames Kinnington matter adjourned to the 7th. William Frederick Osborne meeting closed with public examination concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willem Henry Parrieh
George Dalton Lane
Albert John Bell
John James Burns
Bell and Burne
Thames Kinninmiont
William Frederick Osborne
Morose Indian Root Pills Praised In Sydney Letter
A Sydney reader Mr. J. H. King testifies to Morve’s Indian Root Pills easing chronic dyspepsia and liver trouble after years of failures with doctors and other remedies. He reports appetite improved, digestion restored, and claims of general health gains from the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
More
J. H. King
Jersey Terrace
Sydney
Morve
Taal
Singular Murder Trial Ends Not Guilty Near Dunedin
The trial of Hugh Sweeney for the murder of Annie Sinnott at Allaston near Dunedin resulted in a verdict of not guilty. The case featured a jealous spree, a house fire, a charred body found with a carving fork allegedly causing a fatal wound, and conflicting testimony. The jury and Mr Justice Williams noted the unusual and seemingly accidental nature of the fatal fork injury.
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Hugh Sweeney
Aie
Agile Sinnott
Allaston
Dunedin Ane
Maren
Ageinel Sweeney
Nott
Aha
Bweenay
Sweeney
Mack
Justice Williams
Man Cuts Throat in Newtown Court Appearance
Thre Cashan, 40, faced Newtown Court on a charge tied to a self inflicted throat wound. Constable and hospital staff described a struggle and a severe injury as Cashan was restrained and treated at Price Alfred Hospital.
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Cashan
Newtown Cour
Zum Ultima
Luce
Price Alfred
Warre
Unemployment Talks Lead to Immediate Works Plan
A conference was held with Minister for Works Mr O Sullivan and Labour leader Mr Mc Gowen to discuss urgent jobs for the unemployed. Proposals await cabinet review with a decision today. if approved, certain works will start immediately, with the government accepting responsibility for actions.
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O'Sullivan
M'Gowen
Labour Party
See
University Oval football match thrills crowd at two-game event
A fair crowd watched two matches between University teams and Combined Schools at the University Oval. The University claimed victory in the first game, scoring 11 to 6 while benefitting from stronger play after halftime. The second match saw the University five dominate, finishing 17 to 9 in favour. Burnell and Ireland stood among scorers for the Schools in the opener.
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University Oval
University
Vansity
Burnell
Universiy
Enpomienta
Ireland
Crdge
White
Petersen
Tatler
Rengle
Tore
Abe
Kensington Race Recap with Multiple Handicaps
Races at Kensington feature Pourteen-Three Wandicap and Pourteen-One Fandagap results, with Picture and Stella among notable performers. Contested fields include Novice Handicap and Fourteen Hands Handicap, betting lines cited, and winners by small margins across Sprint to 5 furlongs events.
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Pourteen
Connell
Whitbreaill
They
Sealight
Corn Il
Tonio
Woody Halt
Satania
Turner
Stella
Millen
Amanda
Set
Williams
Seashell
Carbown
Tricky
Vixen
Alive
Ene
Surlonga Armagh
HOMG
Grafter
Landmark
Ben Her
Frivolous
Beaupatch
Gipsy Quem
Fyerest
Greystain
Armagh
Egainet
Poon
Titae
Sous Pourteen
Haut LA
Bat
Opuimibt
Twi Tb
Ak Madod
Nada
Tih
Comeidine
Broker
Lady
Yaris
Jawalleey
Lola
Yerim
Amin Bigecc
Furtonme
Armatus
Mickey
Cartwright Sea
de Meee Asane Heessey Eraayre
Sparks
Spa TE
Battier
Beasus
Goodwis
Sovereign
Vade
Wea
Tome
Imiee
The Long Drought Across Past Seasons and Reports
This segment compiles drought chronicles from Sturt and other explorers, detailing long dry spells in Central Australia, Darling River regions, and Queensland. It cites specific dates, places like Byea Creek and Singleton, notes hot winds, failed rains, and ensuing water shortages, with mentions of rivers drying, wells sunk, and livestock suffering.
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Cimitipumlion
Sidlemoots
Sturt
Central Australia
Jubaut, TM
Byea
Thore
USA
Mitatiur
White
Singleton
Sydney
J. Bowls Wilson
Mongario Creek
Weile
M'lutyry
Vitoria Bridge
Quesnsland
Lake Gracemere
Beckhampton
H. Humphrey
G. B. White
Hunter
Heald
Tarracke
East Maitland
West Maitland
ATC
Willix Platos
Walliam Crerk
Ulm
Archer
Rockhampt
Roy A. Glennie
Paterson
Mth
Baterwon
Lee
Janary
Turbulent times disrupt rural life and markets
A jagged report details weather and livestock disturbances, including migratory birds and dairy disruptions. It notes droughtlike impacts on pasture, rising freight costs, and escalating prices for Tolermin staples. Officials warn of challenges to harvest and transport, while farmers adjust plans for May and monitor proceeds of shows and fairs.
Unprovoked Assault Case At Central Police Court
The Central Police Court heard Jha A Waiven plead not guilty to an unprovoked assault on Marie Neill. Witnesses testified to a struggle, with Dalton striking the accused as he sought to resist. the court adjourned for further evidence and potential subpoenas. A heavy fine and several months imprisonment were considered as possible penalties.
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Central Police
Jha
Cy. Fayren
Marie Neill
Uim
Dalton
Marve Aritcken
Winnnesday
Pasirn
Sydney
Newcnsie
Collector in trouble over Newtown court case
A Newtown collector, Charles Heal, faced charges after a fraud incident tied to a stay with police. He allegedly misappropriated funds, agreed to restitution, and failed to repay amounts while claiming illness and drinking. Prosecution noted failure to settle the debt and imposed a fine with time to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Heal
Newtown Police Cour Yasterues
Rerlee Oy
Frandwlecity
Tt Jt
Tyatol Tad Company
Wichnagh Nokorelnay Faliex
Imuwet
Set, Tyrell
Aine-wreer Newlann
Khn
Pallor
cePain Mane
Tail
Kobe
Diarlingian Uc
Typ Gall
Town Hall Event Draws Sparse Crowd After Incident
A garbled report notes a town hall gathering with council members and several named individuals returning to Denniglin. Residents gave a wary welcome as a shooting incident left Royise wounded and later described as not affecting others.
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Braddon
Alps
Sean Powth
Jervia Bay
West Trast
Henry Evang
DR. Morse
Kensington Races
Molono
Trigia
Hia
Encharana
F Company
Aprilg Street
Cerebos
Om Grocers
Mid States
Auiinald
Buckinbal
de Joeers
Parmera
Ae Bayes Park
Alba Alu Ary
Periailng
Ararch
Aviv
AL Colimieine Sr
Parke Creamery van
Impistale Tealiealioo
Lino -cMefle
Greu
Reynally
Dire Tame
Reed
Gruwing
Wendy
Wiatam
Ratile
Ani Sk
Fiork
Pavares
Thuraian
TeuvyAl Ake Deningla
Moke Muulway Company
Norlan
Iriel
Ringy
Mveiuk
Himaier
WumMeleur
Mark Attwood, Sra
Abel's Cakes & P Pastry
Tol Pales Gerec Abel and Co., Ltd
Newtown
Meroudtion Wim
Fulliday
J. Log
W. Hallidey
G. Baylivs
P Haylias
Amor
DeniUgnin
Atria
Royise
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