North Shore rail service fight prompts new committee
A public meeting at Town Field Chatawood urged faster trains between Miltons Point and Chatewood. Speakers criticized Railway Commissioners for delays and called for a conference and a practical solution. A committee was formed to press for improvements and monitor responses as residents pressed for a half hourly service.
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Chatawood
Betwenn Milon's Point
Chatewood
Witlovehby
Bailey
Mona
Magdan
North Shore
W. Harding
Tring
Wei
Harding
Milton
Chaiswood
Teast
Imeang
Mason
H. Dutfeild
Mataren
Necesary
Mir
Dam
Robey
Robey Eald Wn
Traine
Messrs
W. Wilkie
Tilekson
Cleland
Mazon
Petrie
Leplastrier
M'Cras
F. Molesworth
Sparkea
Alderman Dickson
Harting
Wednesday Mails From G P O Cover Coastal Routes
Mist shrouds the G P O as freight and passenger sailings are listed for Valparaiso and Cebu with Newcastle connections at 6 and 8 am. Launceston via Eden departs at 9 am, Eden via Wamatipus at 9 am for Noumea and Vila New Hebrides. Auckland direct at noon, Wimmera sails for New Zealand. Strahan and Forth West Coast of Tasmania via Melbourne depart at 6:30 pm with Conah connections.
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Briney
To-Mor- Tow
Valparaiso
Newcastle
Cebu
Toilo
Launceston
Eden
Noumea
Vila
New Hebrides
Parifique
Auckland
Ste
New Zealand
Wimmera
Tasmania
Melbourne
Loon Ams
Strahan
Zechan
Forth-West
Tammasia
Melbeuras
Conah
Remarkable Increase in Sydney Leather Goods Output
An advertisement from Massbes Bros promotes American imported leathers and a wide range of shoe styles. The firm touts original shapes retained after wear, claims about high quality, and lists multiple shop locations in Sydney including Crown Street and Hunter Street.
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Man
Sydney
Massbes Bros
Americis Wested Boole
Tesia
Ralf
Svery
Chee Booth
Thames
Grapery
Grm
Sarena
America
Uperta
Oresck
Hunter-street
Kime-stret
Park-street
Maori Football Tour Financial Dispute In Equity Court
The case concerns Albert Asher organizing a Maori football tour to Australia with 37 players. The judge considers claims by Maughan and M’Kelbey Jack and others over Asher’s role in selecting the team, arranging matches with New South Wales and other bodies, and funding the trip.
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Ip Equity
Jud Mico
H. Simpson
Maughan
Mostra
Anh
M'Leda
Robert M'Keltbuey Jack
Albert Asher
Abert Asher
Auckinn
Commonwealth of Australia
Australia
N.G.W. Rugby Football League
Ugsine
Rugby Teagus
Asher
New Zealand
N.8.w
Rugby Football
Sydney
Plainu
Australia Court Grants Delay in Tour Dispute
In a Queensland case pending in New South Wales, Mr. Maughan seeks relief to prevent the team from profiting from matches and to restrain defendants from speech. The team is currently in Queensland en route to Devnbane and New Zealand in August. The court granted 31 days for appearances and aims to hear the suit soon.
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Ingany
Maughan
Queensland
Sydney
New Zealand
Aa poumiBle
Ld Honor
North Sydney Bridge Meeting Proposes Bridge Over Tunnel
A public meeting at Masonite Hall North Sydney debated street communication with Sydney. A larger Monday gathering heard Mr J Brown back a bridge over a tunnel citing contractor needs and the risk of perpetual entitlements. Alderman Clark moved that the motion be carried.
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Tb Masonie Hall
North Sydney
Sydney
J. Brown
Alderman Clark
M-L.a
Divorce Court Files Dissolution of Marriage in 18 No. 2 Divorces Court
Tairigh Commiat represented by Mr Praser petitions Mr Josting Streat for dissolution of marriage with Blinn Bilzabeen Cuen mine formerly Hales on grounds of three years separation and subsequent neglect. They married November 1 1901 at World's Matrimonial Agency Pitt’s Crest Sydney per New Unitarian Church records. A child was born. in November 1900 he returned home reporting his wife’s infidelity and missing sewing machine and other items. She later obtained a maintenance order but refused to live with him. case stood over.
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Tairigh
Zillinad
Pitt“screst
Sydney
New Unitarian Church
Wood Forma
Howe
Bn Mint
Har
Hin
Nothla
Wes Cphela
Pretended Throat Cutting Allegation in Misthroath Divorce Case
Evilyn Veronica White petitioned for dissolution of marriage from Henry James White on desertion grounds. Evidence recounts an incident at St Andrew's Church Newcastle where the husband allegedly pretended to cut his throat after a quarrel, drawing a razor and causing blood to appear.
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Evilyn
Veronica White
Wataler
al. Juation Surest
Henry James White
Mr. White
J. Abigail
Ahe
Andrew's Church
Newcastle
Cbutcb
Bin
Grink
Amy Om
Maori Tour Dispute with Rugby League Agent
In Sydney a civil action centers on remuneration from a Maori football team tour. Plaintiff claimed share of net gate receipts and commissions from Asher and others, while Asher offered only 3 percent and disputed the plaintiff’s rights. The case involves recovery of funds and potential receiver appointment as hearings continue. The narrative also touches on harbor bridging debates and a separate domestic assault matter with separate testimony and interim rulings.
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Canseux
Auber
Che Inain
N.5.w
Sydney
Asher
Ccting Ae
Plaincitl
RM Jack
Jack
Cale
Mae
Kquiry
Rugby Football League
Jellont
Ash
M'Lea
plaiuLlit
Jock
J. Jagerman
BC Castlerearteirnet
Albers Asher
Plainii
Sia
Oddfellows Temple meeting advances South Sydney workers
A gathering at the Oddfellows Temple Elizabeth Street Sydney, led by Mr O Sullivan, featured Mr Hogue and Mr Reid among speakers. Mr Reid urged mind development as true strength, noting democracies like the United States and Australia. A working-men's institute for the South Sydney electorate was approved, with C. Sullivan as president and F. Donevas as view president.
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Sydney
O'Sullivan
L.A
Oddfellows” Temple
Elizabeth~atreel
South Sydne
Hogue
Public Instruction
M'Gowan
Watson
M.P
Reid
Pple
United States of America
James Grahem
Mt A
Alderman English
Working-Me's Institute
South Sydney
Br. C Sullivan
Fr. Donevas
Mens F. Moinness
Schweers
T- Davoren
Extension of Federal Park at Annandale Council
Council minutes reveal a discussion between Mayor Alderman Vrsilal and ex Mayor of Glabe about arranging an inter view between the Minister for Lands and a cabinet figure. Mr Mercer MLA was mentioned as handling arrangements, with secrecy noted and a transfer of funds or assets implied.
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Annandale
Vrsilal
Glabe
Alderums Lucas
Mercer
Lande
Cartar
A Woman Seeks Divorce After Desertion and Adultery
Alice Millicent Rayner formerly Smith petitions for divorce from Edmund Joseph Rayner on adultery grounds. Witnesses describe marriage at Holy Trinity Erskineville, years of separation, a man living with another woman, and threats. Judge grants a decree nisi after testimony and identification of a costly deception.
Extraordinary Story of Divorce Petition in Williams Case
A fragmentary report shows Kilgabeth Jane Williams petitioning for divorce from Arthur Edward Williams. The document references the grandot, suggesting familial or property connections, but details are incomplete in the OCR text.
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Morsing
Mxir Kilgabeth
Jane Williams
Sam
Tor
Arthur Edward Williams
Engagement Rings At Low Prices Story of Ring Quality
Engaged customers are told about affordable rings made in workshops via imported components. The story says large parcel imports cut costs, with rings including a pairing set and gold options. Prices listed range from 4 to 25 pounds for various configurations including diamonds rubies and sapphires.
Watchmakers Catalogue Offers Sapphire Rings In Bold Claim
A faded ad from Angus & Coote promises sapphire rings and other patterns with a cautious note about returns. It invites readers to request a full catalogue to compare designs and place orders. The offer mentions 800 Greywater te ngonds and 3 pals in a cryptic line. The address is George st Corner Rural Arcade Sidney.
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Ad Arenson
Chansa Figh
Angus & Coote
Watchmakers
Jowelipre
Opticia George
Wonderful Offer On Parivete and Portrait Frames
An advertisement touts low prices for portraits and enlargements with framing in new Australian oak frames. Prices listed include portraits 15/5 enlargement 7/6 and frame 12/6 totaling 3/6, with claims of a special bundled offer and visible emphasis on oak framing.
Court questions honesty in divorce case as husband unnamed
In a domestic hearing the petitioner seeks a divorce arguing potential desertion or absence after a supposed accident. The judge probes truthfulness and the petitioner’s belief in the husband’s possible return before ruling tomorrow.
A Tailor's Wife Divorces in Redfern Case
Mary Fulton Bull applied for divorce from Hubert Harris Bull on desertion grounds. Married February 1897 at Lithgow, they moved to Litkesmill then Redfern, where he left in 1904. A decree nisi was granted with absolute divorce to follow after six months.
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Mary Fulton Bull
Hubert Harris Bull
Scottish Fishermen At Port Macquarie Meeting
At the School of Arts Port Macquarie Mr W Newland spoke to many locals about establishing Alber Tes along the New South Wales coast. He described the guests as the world's guest fishermen northward, promising a practical project with jobs and canning plans. The talk touched on restrictions, royal attention, and a vision of Australians joining in a transnational fishing effort as the North Coast seeks to expand activity and markets.
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School of Arts
Port Marquarie
W. Newland
Farness
Alghiad Fe
Promine
Fred
Argris
London
Great Britain
Ouing
Baird
Balt
Newland
Enine
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North Shore Train Service
North Shore Bridge
North Bybury
Royal Commission
F.A. Winter
Price
Persietepe
Griak
Nolil
MR. Reid
Federal Park
Alice Millicent Rayner
Smith
Peti
Juxtlop
Edmund Joseph Rayner
L. W. Robinson
Holy Trinity Church
Erskineville
Berte
Here
Sava
Alice
Hyad
Worth Botany
Wulkal
Nis
Crown Studios
George ST
Biles
Marshall
Sureren
Wynyard Square
Elaine
Peilijoner
Tiis Fianor
Peuliioner
Pauldlonet
Patittoper
Gleber
Hell
Domictin
Gap
Pitt
Bank Berd Gb
Appeeite Tex ‘E Wineer of Hai
Mobert Wark
East Cletriot Bled
Ec. Ye
F. Biwarts
BR. Oeed
Chew
W. Chanigion
Phere
Itv
BOK Te Mbove
W. Champion
East Magpie
Arub
Canary
Fremis
Birmingham Roller
Corte
Hollingdale and Kessell, Jewellers
Opticians
King-Street
Haemin Priram Bok TB Tatania Romin
Unual Tie
Great Winter Sale
Aman Ich
Linhang
Deckdlan
Exrex Park
Bunaieda
Rae
Murhraderer
Vieck
Saad
Way and Company
Sale Time
Pitt-street
Joe Davis
Parks ST
Pitt-St
Brandt Bros
MR. Newlands
Port Macquarie
Harden Brothers, Pitteatrent
Abney Efter & Sult
Elathon
Peak, Crowenrs
Cropley
Oxford
Sven
Bott Gines
Ronlavante
Cropley’s, Ltd
John Cropley & Sons
George-Street
Haymarket
L. J. Flegeltaub
Order Jewiller and Certifcae
King-Et
Eydnet
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