Plague Advice and City Health Officials Queried
A Sydney reader asks for practical steps to reduce infection risk during a plague. Dr Muskett and colleagues outline home hygiene, ventilation, boiling milk, bathing, and crowded-house precautions, plus rat extermination and waste disposal to curb spread and protect commerce.
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Phillip F. Muskeri
Wyde Park
Cmet
Surlvey
Euth Wales
Sydney
Phage
Wolon
Akiowsh
Troyest
Paris
Aumeront
Driluseye
Sun
Muskett
ganlorDy
Amadatt
Syupey
Tidewell
Armatrome
Bankruptcy Notice From Voluntary Sequestration Filed
In bankruptcy proceedings a voluntary sequestration petition has been filed naming defendants Monet Hope and Monet fieper miner ae as potential debtors. Official signals indicate court involvement and anticipated asset review.
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Jdninlen Belmond Wall
Monet Hope, Amgine
Fd Tpettl
Monet Fieper Miner
Ae” A MF
Giblin, Officiel Senignen
City Health Committee Debates Building Cleansing and Wages
The health committee approves a City Building Surveyor report on cleansing the Town Hall basement and improving ventilation. It discusses disinfectant spraying, rat control, and extending work to other premises, with wage rises for gangers and trench-free access for respectable workers. Mayor and Aldermen debate garbage, scavenging, and council actions with several adjournments.
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Ps. Dew- 0
Pittree W Lmperiel
Market Stredt
Camsreagh-atreet
Thas
Whch
Presis
Howes
Dabria
George-street
Heer
Momman
North Aydney
Paddington
Newtown
Fauchase
Perry
Junes Em Parry
Armatrong
Thursdey
Alderman Fitzgerald
Castlereagh
Sydney
Arai
Shane
City Health
Dr. Armstrong
K. Burdekin
Drought Forecast and Water Shortages Reach Cobbora Area
The report notes intermittent rain unlikely to relieve drought. Antarctic disturbance may bring southern rain. meanwhile many creeks and wells run dry. Winchcombe and nearby villages report water purchases at 6d per bucket as a company agent purchases water for Kureen.
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Dey
Avaninance
Sesers
Winchcombe
Cersom
Company
Unvellize
Cobbora
Curlewis Suspect Brought on Knife Attempted Murder Charge
Thomas 'Sratth was taken before the local bench after Curlewis incident. Constable Milape escorted him from Curlewis yasterday on a charge of attempting to murder a young woman named Kate Akero. He allegedly cut her throat and inflicted other wounds with a razor. He was remanded until Wednesday. The injured girl was taken to Gunnedah Hospital.
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Ounnedah
Thomas ‘Sratth
Curlewis
Fires In The Country Carcoar Fire Destroys Moore’s Stores
Fire at Moore's stores in Lyndhurst destroyed the shop and contents, stables and outbuildings, plus a blacksmith shop. Mrs TL O'Firen's hotel nearby was saved. Mr. Stoorn's stock insured for £1200. the store valued at £19. An inquest was not held due to insurer absence, likely to be magisterial inquiry. Further details noted but fragmentary.
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Priday
Moore's
Lyndhurst
TL O'firien
Tewer— Aca
Optomer
Oilounnin
Mr. Shepel'e More
Premmiean
Sra
Wileheariad
Detroums Origi
Fifth Test Australia v England Melbourne
A lengthy match report from Melbourne details the fifth test between Australia and England. Trumble captained Australia, with lineup changes including Travers, Eady, Barnes, Robeau, and Curneik. Trumper scored 204 and was dismissed by Blythe, while Jessop anchored England’s innings with 38, then 21 at the crease. The day saw over 2000 spectators, 425 for 4 at lunch, and the innings ended 144 all out as Australia led.
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Melbourne
Tramble
Avecraians
Anil
Howell
Saunders
Travers
Eady
Barnes
Robeou
Ami Curneik
Euglioh
Plare
Jemvop
Chun
Trumper
Braund
Ouie
Nest
Divine
Jessop
Ad ‘Trimper
Hill
Blythe
Bowlen
Gregory
Hin
Staund
Alpele
Duc
Hayward
Brauml
Mlogle
Gant
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Jones
Noble
Harwant
Viden
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Dea Prauod
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Jouew
Trumble
Appune
Sul Lee
Armatrong
Capala
Saution
Mit
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Sree
Kelly
Guon
Eaily
Dunn
Armstrong
Travere
Tio
Nate
Stout MacLaren
Jess
MacLaren
Jasson
Jéssop
Sessop
Quaife
Macharen Scorick
Betame
Tremble
Aenick
Xo Trumble
Vice Noble
Tyldesley
Bit
Bitemen
Braun
Australia
Dull
Gua
Nell Mandy
Phasiedziak
Technical Education Report At Ubewhee State Initiative
The report outlines a new plan for testing multiple components of machinery and the prestige of the Wmeduction Indogpectsia. Mr Perry introduces a program to prepare for a general examination of the system as public school buildings undergo inspection and modernization.
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Mtv
Ubewhee
Ube
Plague measures in Globe council circular
The Globe mayor issues a circular on plague containment in Sydney Glebe. Instructions demand rat destruction, yard cleaning, disinfectants for households, and reporting neglect. A borough works audit found sanitary shortcomings. an extra inspector visits every yard and poison is distributed to households to curb rat infestations.
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The
Globe
Alserrus
Mark Shanara
Bes
Sydney
Glebe Council
Glebe
Lusbine
Marty
Linaus
Board of Hearth
Learoholders
Works Committee
Asi
W. and 8. Board Election Delayed by Suburban Member Vote
Vague notice details a Metropolitan Board of Water Supply and Sewerage election for a suburban member slated for the 22nd insane date. Appointments for presiding officers and poll clerks across Sydney Town Hall Granville Camden and Campbelltown are listed, marking first distribution of posts among council members.
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Metropolitan Board of Water Supply and Sewerage
Geaneiie
Wall
J. Scarborough
Granville
Long
Auburn
Camden Town
Horane Doust
Camden
Fred. Bheather
Campbelltown
Thia
Mimmibere
Plague era letters test health officers on poor housing
During the great plague the Board of Health received many letters from residents complaining of foul smells, rats, and squalid housing. Citizens urged action while some sought unlawful remedies, yet most callers blamed landlords and tenants for neglect. Officials noted public reluctance to act personally, urging residents to withhold rent until conditions improved.
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Tidewell
Sity
Alana
Ile Atrest
Ile
Board of Heart
Bayer
Haweolor
Married Woman's Death Inquest In Sydney Hospital
Inquest into the death of Frances Rachel Meadows Cocks at Sydney Hospital on February 21 heard medical testimony that death was due to septic peritonitis after an event. The husband Harold Cocks testified of his absence abroad. other witnesses included Kate Brown and Mrs Sarah Cunningham. Jury returned verdict of septic peritonitis with an illegal operation by Kate Brown, and added a rider urging stricter enforcement of drug and illegal operation laws. Mrs Brown was committed to trial.
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Frances Rachel Meadows Cocks
Sydney Hospital
Cedris Vier Bowker
Artur Aubrey Palmer
Elizabeth-strest
Harold Exdney Cocks
Eald
Nh Fed
Abe
Withem
Uhal
Wibel Blinkhorn
Dreaemaker
Crown Atreet
Woolloomooloo
Sarah Amelia Cunningham
Beaufort Avenue
Surry Hits
Sergent
Sawtell
Jara
Brown
Kate Brown
A Cockatoo in Court and a Theft Charge
A cockatoo disrupts Water Pulsea Court as a clerk named Thomas William Johnson faces a theft charge for £29 worth of clothing from Henry Hade. Johnson denies the accusation and is sentenced to fourteen days hard labor. The bird loudly insists with calls and enjoys the attention, even as the court proceeds.
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Water
Thomas William Johinson
Henry Hade
Raye
John
Howe
Dr Akland Oronhya Tekha Sentenced in Melbourne Court
The second trial at Dr Gronbyatekhs, medical officer of the Independent Order of Foresters Lodge, concluded with guilty verdicts. Accused were sentenced to nine months in gaol. Unrest grows across Ourimbah, Heanzion, and Casiden districts amid property scares. Mrs Urey of Easternama district died aged 87 after a major operation.
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Gronbyatekhs
Order of Foresters Lodge
Aietion
James Ia
Ourimbeh
Heanzion
Casiden
Urey
Ectheriama
Macy
Gaye Mc.King
DSM
Qillimg
Westerig
Gyau
Austral Hotel
Bourkeatree
Qurry Hills
Frank C. Kennedy
Charter
Oa Ameria
Unemployed Problem Sparks Labor Council Debate
A Thursday Island resident writes to Sydney Labor Council urging action on unemployment and ship industry labor for locals. He questions why wealth from the shellfish trade benefits aliens and argues for prioritizing local workers, prompting council members to forward the letter to federal and state figures for wider publication.
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Thursday Island
Sbmp
Syd
Thuraday Island
Laporsr
London
Sydney
Adria
Gezion
Australia
Bryerssi
Gundle
Federal
Labor Party
Aarons
Gendin
Cnuaveton
Iphor
Trager Uel
Kalgoorlie
Trwan
Forest Lodge Races Thirteen Two Handicap Summary
In a windy Forest Lodge race card, numerous handicaps feature tight finishes. Bets favored Forte, Marie Lloyd, and Kitty J as winners or near-winners, with close runs noted for Jenny Lind and Cissy J among a field that included Bebe, Amante, and Bonny. Time figures typical of the era show wins by neck or a length.
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Curlwredil
Brace
Ger
Evan
Nes Leeyy
Senile Sasser
Utter Alariers
Bopeep
Gisme
Jerome
My Jane
Bewlibany
Snider
Fenelh
Ithanens
Wandipal
Ture Jones
Kitty B
Cissy J
Jasper
Ray Metal
Jax Per
Jonny Linn
Tattersalls Sweep Reveals Vast Racing Figures
The report lists a sprawling array of horse names and figures tied to Tattersalls, detailing large wagering totals and entries for races including the Newmarket Handicap at Flemington. Names such as Man-o’-War, Baden Powell, and Wakeful appear among many others, reflecting heavy subscriber interest and a wealth of stakes.
Newcastle Colliery Matters At Seascale Meeting
In Seascale on Friday afternoon a meeting of Newcastle Colliery workers appointed an experienced secretary and set a salary of 4 pounds. A notice convenes a meeting to discuss consolidated tolls for coal weighing and local agreements. The Kilmerworth miners, who have long worked there, are involved with the proposed vote of 10 pounds to support the scheme.
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Gia “Et Todre
Kilmerworth
Extraordinary general meeting of a mining firm discussed
The report details an extraordinary general meeting of the company to address coal ore and boiler lease matters. It notes speeches, a proposed sale, dredge work, and financial considerations tied to war supply and mineral extraction efforts.
Penny Charged Man Pleads for Support Funds
A young man at Water Police Court claimed lack of funds for support, saying the penny he earned would cover living costs after selling a small amount of money. The magistrate listened and questioned him as he tried to justify his balance.
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Beine Wiylear
Tim & | Counee
Nian
Gunnedah Sessions Outcome at Ournedah Court
Friday court at Gunnedah heard Julio Orbsan charged with selling grain to feed not gallay on the grounds of loyalty. Lyon convicted of forging ex' writerini. sentenced to 15 subtts. Maitland Gaol for Tebor to Maitland Gaol under the First Amendment Act. Gard Inbari Maitlant Gark Wm McBonald jailed for railway slur. sentenced to 12 months.
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Seudops Yysterday
Pofere
Julio Orbsan
Lyon
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