Plague Pneumonia Outbreak Reported in Balmain
In Balmain a resident of Mortsirest is reported to have died from plague pneumonia after a five day illness. The husband Henry Grace is also ill and Mrs Catherine Grace died Thursday. Authorities said the disease is a contagious pneumonia and several measures are being undertaken by the Board of Health with quarantine actions and expected levies.
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Bolmain
Mre
Department of
Bublic Heath
Deccasea
Lile
Bath
Haebend
Grose
Plezuc
Henry Grace
Ems
Heatth
French fete dinner honors Cabharita Ty leader
A fragmentary report notes a French fete featuring a ceremonial dinner and a guest list headed by a prominent leader, with mention of a general and a high official. The readable parts suggest a formal gathering with speeches and observations by notable attendees.
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al Pineré
Harry
Meavy Faces of Snow in New Chapter Tale
Unclear fragmentary text describes wintry conditions, atmospheric scenes, and references to names such as Anne Leaie and Larkh. The passage appears as a partial column note with scattered words about snow and cold, offering little concrete event or attribution.
Warnecke Case Tests Medical Evidence Limits in Insurance
A Melbourne case concerns Robert Warnecke against the Equitable Life Assurance Society over a £200 policy. The Full Court held physicians may not reveal patient statements or exam findings, even to challenge misrepresentation, raising questions of honesty, business morality, and professional honour in insurance disputes.
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Tmndr Warnecke
Equitable Lite Omer
Ebgt
Arthur
Society
Tre
Leng
Attiles
Kimple
Aluce
Caldel
Bse
Lee
Robert Warnecke
Hmself
Chat Sndlvilast
Watonal notes claim German aid bribery and spy plots
A London telegram asserts that British and French reports allege German covert support for gun designs and breach of defense secrets. It cites alleged bribery along Russia Germany frontiers and in Austro regions, mentioning authors Allan Upward W. Le Queux and Max Pémbérton in tales of traitors aiding enemy agents.
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Londot
Germany
Lone
Branve
Russia
Aastra
Allan’ Upward
Me. W. le Queux
Max Pémbérton
A New Zealand Journalist and Descriptions in News Reporting
A discussion recalls Sir John Forrest's remark on reporters who describe events they have not witnessed. The exchange centers on descriptive powers and the ability to report with accuracy.
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John Forrest
Kelly Wan
Sig Soba
Hoistier
West Australie
Jonn
Jobin Forrest
Toaland
Sanitary Reform for Telephone Hygiene
Public health notes urge improved sanitary practices for telephones. Proposals call for regular cleansing and disinfection, with dusters kept near each instrument and users cleaning receivers after each use. Lectures and demonstrations on daily hygiene accompany practical steps.
Eleven Minutes Work a Day Proposed by Socialists
Fragmentary discussion of a future society where eleven minutes of work a day is proposed. Mentions a 3000 fine for a tired mother data haraneving Nis Yellows in public places and a French zoologist Jus Gilesto claiming near perfect mechanized production. Raises questions who will cook and build, imagines tributes in villages, and doubts practicality for the poor.
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Wilkie
Jus Gilesto
The Governor's Little Joke
The article describes Sir Harry Rawson commenting on a female prisoner’s character during Prisoners' Aid Society discussions. It includes his joking comparison to celestial beings and references a woman’s perceived sadness and vanity in a controversial context. The piece notes plans for a trip to South Africa and mentions a related domestic issue.
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Prisoners' Aid Society
Harry Rawson
Airobatitical Intermediate Home For
Wotan
Shin
Invalid OCR fragment summarized as a local notice
The readable portions describe an unclear event from a northern council area with references to crowds and fixed preparations. The text is heavily garbled, making concrete entities, dates, places, or organizations difficult to identify. The fragment suggests a public gathering or market setting but lacks verifiable specifics.
French naval gun plans allegedly sold to French buyers
In London, Friday evening reports claim Admiralty plans for a new British naval gun, likely meant to defend key ports, have been sold to unknown buyers. Officials in England suspect treason as the details circulate.
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London
Fridey
Uf P.m
Ageertht
Admiralty
Sud Probaly
Vo Torcien Butvers
Zulu Rebellion Trial Convicts Sinamnandi in Durban Exodus
London reports the Zulu uprising leaders, including Sinamnandi, found guilty and sentenced to three years after a wave of native exodus from Durban. The action followed pretexts of protecting women and cattle in Deminte Mayo taulo and the Lower Tarolesi districts.
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London
Zules
Citer Sinamnandi
Durban
Deminte
Mayotaulo
Tarolesi
Russian Revolution News From London Reports Unrest Across Cities
A strong Cossack detachment is sent to St Petersburg to guard workshops as fighting continues at Tsarest between Cossacks and strikers. Six hundred fifty garrisoned men petition the Duma for release from police duty amid revolutionary activity at Peterhof. Telegrams between Warsaw, St. Petersburg, and Moscow are interrupted and unrest spreads to Warsaw with arrests of officers from the Preobajensky Regiment. President Wilson voices horror at the Byelostok massacres.
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St Petersburg
Tsarest
Oxtess
Duma Tw
Peterhof
Tearskore Selo
Warsaw
Germany's Little War in South-West Africa Battle Toll
London dispatch reports during the campaign against rebel motives in German South-West Africa that about 1730 soldiers have been killed or died from disease as the imperial forces press the conflict. The casualty figure underscores the harsh conditions and toll on troops amid the rebellion suppression.
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London
South-West Africa
Canadian immigration officials defend Salvation Army emigration plan
In London on Friday Salvation Army emigrants are defended by Canadian immigration officials who insist the selected emigrants sent from Baghdad are best suited for Canada.
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London
Yoo Salvation Army
Bugiad
Canada
Kensington Races Mitten Handicaps and Mixed Odds
A fragmented horse racing listing from Kensington shows multiple handicap events across five furlongs and longer, with numerous horse names and odds such as Conort tat In Binmarek Figeantes Nestor Pivot Veroujen Sparrow Eucape Konig Discord Bernice Clinker and others. The text appears as an OCR-d snapshot listing entrants, weights and betting odds for each race including Maiden and Fundicay events, with inconsistent punctuation and numerals.
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Figeantes
Nestor
Pivot
Veroujen
Sparrow
Eucape
Konig
Discord
Lo Var
Church Hour
Bernice
Clinker
Bobs
Blaine
Sliver Rose
Lady Wilton
Cleve
Nellie
Blurneyetts
Zenna
Claribella
Drara Bel
Regiver
Tile Quran
Mxeter
Rustenberg
Freda
Silver Mine
Briu
Pasgoda
Florones
Helenstirg
Dexter
Marte
Tela
Tedy Tobin
Zephyr
Kallenite
Catto
Bonaparte
Pourteen
Waerey
Tilthe Dod
Kaedi
Folly
Venus
the Duchess
Ladybird
Margie Trent
Report
Losete
Clarette
Mrs Hayoe
Benetogton
Peandom
Adorer
Piewinnoy
Cuntmore
Steale Agnee Gaz
Governor and G C B honor at Prisoners' Aid Socials meeting
Sir Harry Rowcon presided at the Prisoners' Aid Socials annual meeting in the Town Hall. The governor received a G C B and thanked the governor for his long service while congratulating him on his many years of duty. The ceremony included remarks by senior officials and noted his active service in railway and military roles.
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Harry Rowcon
Hush Dixsag
Tly
Ptiean
G.C.B
Nia Bo
Dinswood Sculls at Healey Regatta Training Feats
Regatta candidates Henley Regatta and Tamar Rowing Club figures Bourke of Tamar Rowing Clues and Adams of Mercantile Rowing Club Melbourne train for the Dinswood Sculls Amerul championship amid a heavy Thanes Valley downpour on the river Heelay.
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London
Frais
Fine New South Wales Exhibits At Royal Show
London Friday report notes New South Wales exhibitors display fine stock and agricultural exhibits at the Royal Agricultural Society show. A visitor from the region stressed personal interest in farming and stock raising and expressed pride in buyers from all parts attending.
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London
Low ‘Wales
Sind West Anvirdlis
Royal Agricultural Society
Ting
Explosion on Cruiser Essex Kills 1, Wounds 4 in London
An explosion on the cruiser Essex during maneuvers in London results in one death and four injuries. The incident occurred amid routine exercises, with investigators reviewing the onboard events and the cause of the blast.
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London
Eesex
Money Market Report From London Open Discount Rate
In London on Friday the three months bills rate edged to 3 percent while the Bank rate stayed at 9 percent. The market shows slight easing in yield though the trend remains cautious with interbank activity subdued amid global liquidity concerns.
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London
Frisco fire disrupts century club and temple areas
In San Francisco the unburned district near Sutter Street shows a fire near the Century Club and a temple area at Califor and Webster streets. The fire damaged interior halls used by the California Supreme Court and affected entrances and notices. Court officials and police faced disruption as temporary spaces were sought and graffiti and notices appeared. The piece notes how the earthquake and fire reshaped local institutions and the strange mix of court and worship spaces in the aftermath.
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San Francisco
Sutter Crost
Century Club
Supreme Court of California
Elbes
California
Tully
Califor Is
Webster Streets
Temple Taree
Congregation Sherith Terael
Lowell High School
Sutter-streat
Judement
Jackel
Otter Mackbourts
Keen
Auraermif
Disturbance at Balmain on steamer Chiswie W From Vancouver
A clash aboard the steamer Chiswie W from Vancouver left several Chinese crewmen wanted. One man was wounded by gunfire in the chest shoulder and leg. Hung was taken ashore for treatment at Bayside Hospital after police communicated the needed details to pursue arrests.
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Chiswie
Vancouver
Li Buss
Ted
Hung
Bvdsey Hospital
Delmer
Mediiation
Amusements In San Francisco Amid Post Fire Restrictions
San Francisco readers report slow easing of public life after a major disaster. Fire safety limits houses from having stoves or fire-lit interiors. gas lighting returns at night in limited form while sewer breaks and water use restrictions linger. Several planned venues face delays including a Western addition theater and rebuilt hotels, with debris removal and construction hampering openings near Market Powell streets and Geary.
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San Francisco
Ucotier
Jess
Ras Praweienos
Sadeluba
Neason
Tales Cafe
Mary Australlens
Marker
Powell
Warkmen
Cbsst
Fraucie
Geary
Accident at Dawes Point Hurts Two Men
A serious accident at Dawes Point near the cream tug Hero left two men injured. Willem Willems of Newcastle sustained a severe strain while George Edward Dotd suffered a hand injury. Both were conveyed by Australian Ambulances to Edward Hospital for treatment.
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Hero
al Wideb Awe
Waessing St Dawes Foint
Willem Willems
Newcastle
George Eoward
Ils Sr Halen
Edward Bospietl
Betting fined and imprisonment ordered at Newtown Court
At Newtown Police Court before Mr Wing Lorie Boantman faced charges for conducting betting business at 168 King Street on September 22 1000. Found guilty she was fined fifty pounds with costs and four months imprisonment with hard labor.
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Newtown
Wing
Lorie Boantman
Kingstreet
Turf Items Revealed at Kensington Meeting
Ninety two entries are listed for a Kensington gathering with several sports on the card. Notable performances include Cecil in a five furlong sprint and Terage wavering at a quarter mile. Gairloch, Mentmore, Enojemar, and Grand Eomtus feature in distances around three quarters to a mile with various runners posting useful times.
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Kensington
Man
Fay
Usvel
Cecil
Gairloch
Grand Eom
Rugdice
Marvel
Loch
Muniapurn
Una
Mark
Warung Raised and Ship Repairs Ordered
The tumboat Warkog was raised after a collision with the steamer Caitrie near Watson's Point on June 23. A recommendation from the Ebippiie Commission urges the government to purchase larger steamers and resume fortnightly service to Magiend. The Fulutian government has established an official inspection to improve safety and remove impediments to the export trade.
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Cima
Watson's
Ikind
Fuluetian
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