Prime Minister to Deliver Address on National Defences
Centenary Hall York Street Stoney hosts a public address on national defences by Prime Minister A Deakin. Other speakers include D Campbell and D Mackinzie with attendees from the Defence League. The event features the Penny Wheel and illustrations suitable for all ages.
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Centenary Hall
York Street
Stoney
Mi Hoos
Ayo
Sill
A. Deakin
Fred. Sra
Meu
Gaiald
D. Campbell
Aep
Seow Was. Mackinzis
Teoran
Priipeareer
In Memoriam and Obituary Fragments From a 19th Century Notice
Fragmentary notice recalling loved ones with names such as Maren and Maker. Mentions memorial sentiments, family references, and unclear lines about a person’s memory, dating, and place. Contains garbled phrases and partial sentences, suggesting a damaged obituary snippet.
Evening News brief from Sydney March 11 1908
The Sydney Evening News reports regional items and notices for Wednesday March 11 1908. Local affairs, commerce and community updates are summarized in concise items across pages. Strong entities include Sydney and March 1908 as the principal identifiers.
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Sydney
Hughes Dying Patient and Arbitration Reform Debate
The piece reviews Mr Hughes and Mr McGowen pleading for more sympathy and filtration under the Arbitration Act, criticizing punitive limits and praising the act for reducing strikes. It notes unions weighing future outcomes, patience of workers, and the act’s limited impact on stoppages over years.
Hughes on Wages Boards and Arbitration Court Critique
The article discusses Mr Hughes objections to the Wages Board system citing lack of enforcement against strikes and failure of the Arbitration Court to punish violators. It argues Wages Boards offer faster decisions with less cost, while Arbitration Court is slow and expensive. It concludes Wages Boards are preferable to the current dying scheme, though not a perfect solution.
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MR. Hughes
Dette
Vouphiaorgy Arbitration Avi
Ugile
Ystem
Lim
M'Gowen
Burr
Hughes
Steve
Wages Board
Arbitration Court
Agai
Flugius
Aughes
Wasis Board
Notes Julius Sums Up Power House Machinery Inquiry
Mr Julius summarizes a fined report by engineer Jultie on the Power House conditions. The document faults deteriorating discipline and staff, urges a mechanical engineer, and notes long standing failures since 1964 with possible discipline and maintenance issues impacting equipment. The report advocates immediate action to restore control and supervision.
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Jultie
Dullas
Julius
Pest
Juliue Mays
Unreadable OCR Fragment on City Center Administration
Fragmentary text discusses changes at a city center involving appointments and structural authority. It references a competent technical administrator and potential shifts in headship and departmental power within the city’s administration. The passage is unclear and lacks concrete names or dates.
The Censure Squib and Govtopical Debate On Harber Trust
The piece attacks Mr Gowen and allies over a censure squib and the Harbor Trust appointment. It defends government actions, urges balanced scrutiny, and calls for prudent handling of departmental missteps while preparing to reassess Works Department concerns.
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Woowen
Breworka
Gowen Cow
Mutoa
Kesle
Harbor Trust
Harber ‘Trust
M'Goweo
Wade
M‘gowen
Dona Pel
Keele
Hac Gen- Ueman
Mer. Wade
Depraved Appetites and the Meat-Eating Sheep
A satirical account notes a farmer discovering sheep cannibalism in stomachs of fatter sheep. It suggests sheep will eat almost anything including meat and rabbits, then mocks vegetarian humans for misunderstanding meat behavior. The piece uses humorous, hyperbolic language to probe appetite and morality.
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Australien
Dugal Way
Daring Escape From Parramatta Post Office
Constable Trevillian challenged a young man believed to be James Wallace near the Parramatta Post Office. After a struggle at the Woolpack Hotel he pursued toward Phillip, Marnden, and Church streets, firing twice as the fugitive vanished toward Parramatta North. The man had been staying at the Woolpack Hotel about a fortnight earlier.
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Trevillian
Parramatta
James Wallace
Sydney
Wallace
Trevillias
Polica
Trevilliam
Wallare
Cat
Georgesteent
Marsdepatrwet
Trevil- Man
Jim Trevil- Man
Phillip-street
Marnden-street
Church-street
Parramatts
Etere
Eta
Wedelpack Hotel
Midnight Railway Smash Near Inverell to Sydney
Passengers on the North-western mail train near Frandfont faced a derailment that toppled two carriages down an embankment injuring seven. A refrigerating car led the crash, with the down train transhipped at the scene and a special train carrying doctors and attendants dispatched to Sydney. Names of injured include William Werner, Reg Werner, Miss Crimes, John Fraser, Isaac Cornth, Geo. Bakma, James Riley, J J O'Donnell, Jennie Blackwood, Fitzgerald, plus an unknown elderly person.
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Sydney
Inverell
Frandfont
Marmi- Fendi
Hunter River
Eleeopisons
Murrurundl
Fullerton
William Werner
Reg. Werner
John Fraser
Gravesend
Hautter
Isaac Cornthh
Pandora
Geo
Bakma
Bogealer
James Riley
Tuen
J.J. O'Donnell
Gunnedah
Jennie Black Woon
Miss Crimes
Fitzgerald
Narrabri
Down Northern Mail
Chinese protest in Canton over Tatsumaru seizure
A mass meeting in Canton expressed Chinese anger at Japan after the seizure of the steamer Tatsumaru on suspicion of gun running. Protesters urged a boycott of Japanese goods, reflecting anger at Tokyo's stance amid rebel activity in Southern China and gunrunning fears.
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London
Canton
Borcott Japanwee
China
Japan
Late Cable News Received Today
Cable dispatches arrive this day with scattered items about ongoing projects and local developments. The notices reflect brief updates and incomplete details from multiple sources, offering a snapshot of events in progress without full context.
Germany's Dreadnoughts and Mr Balfour Prophecy
London evening report notes E Roberts told the House of Commons that a naval vote was under discussion. A portion of the House accepted the two power standard while the Admiralty deemed the program adequate to meet it. Mr Balfour warned Germany would risk superiority in dreadnoughts if Britain delays.
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London
Ur E. Roberts
Ranchalr
House of Commons
Admiralty
Balfour
Germany
Steamer Burrawong Aground At Manning Taree
The North Coast Company's steamer Burrawong ran aground on the South Spit while crossing the Manning bar, and the tug John Gollanims went to assist. Both vessels remained aground overnight with Burrawong broadside to the channel. further details on condition and movements were unavailable.
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Taree
North Coast Company
Burrawong
Ig Joho Golixn
John Gollanims
Brisbane Mail Delayed After Blandford Mail Derailment
Commaster Singleton reports meagre details on the Blandford accident where a Moree mail train derailed a few carriages. No fatalities, 26 injured including one seriously. Line blocked, Brisbane mail arriving several hours late.
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Singleton
Blandford
Seome
Jared
Brisbane
Unhappy Camperdown Council Discussion On Aborted Absorption
At Camperdown Council Tuesday night two Public Works letters stated that after an Auditor-General probe the Minister would not yet take heavy action and only suggests reopening the absorption with the City Council. Alderman Gilpin said a letter had been sent to the City Council and a reply awaited a committee meeting.
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Camperdown
Public Works Department
Coucil
Coacl
Alderman Gilpin
Scarcity of Horses Shrinks Supply and Prices Rise
Mr Bowra warned that horse breeding is failing to pay as major breeders move to sheep farming. He cited government settlement policies and small holding areas as factors, with most cattle and horse stock now young and scarce. The Weinkalt Sud in Queensland was set to be sold this week as a sign of the shrinking industry.
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Tamworth
Borren
Bowra
Arep
Owls
IBMES
Weinkalt Sud
Queensland
Mr. Bowra
London wool sales forecast and shipment figures
Dalgety and Company report from London that the second series of home wool sales begins Tuesday the 17th. New shipments total 340,000 bales, 160,000 sent to manufacturers at home and abroad, with 30,000 bales carried over from last sales, leaving 201,000 bales available for the forthcoming sale, up from 167,500 the previous year.
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Dalgety and Company, Limited
London
Aate
Sih Instant
Washington State and Britain threaten Venezuela ultimatum
An article notes that London and Washington near an ultimatum to Venezuela over terrain claims. It cites President Roosevelt and Secretary of State Elihu Root as considering harsher action against President Castro. Venezuela had recently refused arbitration on disputed terrain.
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London
Weahington
vMritain
Venezucla
United States
Tein
Roosevelt
Elizn Root
Castro
Venezuela
America
King Alfonso Welcomed in Barcelona Amid Crowd Frenzy
London dispatch notes enormous sympathetic crowds greeting King Alfonso during his visit to Barcelona the hotbed of Spanish unrest placards warning of potential outrage circulated as the Lisbon tragedy loomed and King Carlos had been killed in a prior incident the visit was seen as a test of loyalty.
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London
Alfonso
Barcelon
Barcelona
Lisbon
Carlos
Amongo
The Kaiser's Letter Sent To London Report
A London dated dispatch summarizes Kaiser claims about wartime plans and labor policy, arguing Germany did not intend provocative acts while acknowledging complex preparations. The letter is presented as a detailed argument, seeking to counter allied narratives about aggressive aims.
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London
Tia
Fixhor
Germany
Ten Miners Killed in Belgian Colliery Disaster
London dispatch reports ten miners died when a cage fell at a colliery near Charleroi Belgium. Rescue efforts followed as officials investigated the accident and notified families.
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London
Charslerol
Belgium
Husband and Wife
In London on a Tuesday a Mr Meesn te Hughes, a wool trader, is linked to the death by self harm aboard a train. The wife, travelling with him, fell from the carriage as the couple engaged in a fatal act amid a foggy journey, witnesses report.
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London
Meresn Te Hughes
Hughes
Hon
Wool Trokert
Ewes
England
Wales
Death of Sir Lepel Griffin Aged 65 Announcement
Announcement of the death of Sir Lepel Griffin aged 65. He entered service in 1880 and was noted as Chief Political Officer of Afghanistan era. Griffin served the Government of India in Indore and Hyderabad, acted as envoy to Pekin, and later pursued literary work.
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Bir Lepel Grim
KSCL
Bir Lepel
India
Indore
Hyderabad
Pekin
Mitte Resisnca
Asiatic Quarterly Review
West Nottingham
Riviera Tennis Champion Defeats Wilding in Five Sets
London report says J. G. Ritchie won the Riviera lawn tennis championship, defeating A. F. Wilding by three sets to two in a hard fought match.
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London
J. G. Ritchie
The
Riviera
A. F. Wilding
Tobacco Growing Scotland Adopted by Grand Committee
London Tuesday evening report that the Scottish Grand Committee approved tobacco growing in Scotland despite opposition from Walter Runciman MP Financial Secretary to the Treasury. Bar silver reached 25 1 2 pence per ounce standard.
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London
Hill
Scotland
Walter Runciman
The
Treasury
Auction Advertisements and Listings Fragment
Fragment lists sales by auction at 247A Pitt Street and other locations. It notes ante to weigh and references by R Rickard & Company and John P Lister. The text mentions broken hill and unredeemed pridges, with March UT as a date reference.
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Ariar Rickard and Company
Pridges
John P. Lister
Free Easter Trip Offer for Town and Country Journal Subscribers
An offer in the Town and Country Journal promises a free Sydney Show trip to the reader who recruits the most prepaid subscribers by month end. Prize includes return travel, living expenses at one pound per day, and guardrail transport to the event, with terms to be published in the next issue.
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Sydney
Town and Country Journal
Tara
Tree
CANCELLED DEPUTATIONS AND NOTES ON EXPEDITION LEADERS
Deputy meetings with the Chief Secretary and the Minister for Works are cancelled following a censure motion in the Legislative Assembly. A drowning tragedy occurred at Badgery's Creek involving a girl named Jeasie Shadi. Sydney customs revenue and breakdowns are reported, with totals and allocations. Rumors mention Captain England possibly resigning from Nimrod expedition command due to illness.
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M’gowen
Legislative Assembly
Badgery's
Jeasie Shadi
Sydney
England
Nimrod
Eeseunee ‘Thackinton
Tato
Walrus collides with scow Mooual near Auckland
The Union Company's steamer Walrus, bound for Newcastle, collided with the inward-bound scow Mooual at 11 o'clock last night. The scow sank almost immediately. only Alfred Smith, an able seaman, survived after going down with the ship. Captain Brivis, master of the scow, sustained a broken hip and other injuries.
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Auckland
Newcastle
Union Company
Walrus
Walrina
Tosis
Tno Mu
Alred Smith
Eam
Cpt
Brivis
Hiing
Boodt Baths Lite Saving Club Members Resuscitate Beachgoer
A chaotic rescue scene on Morer wax Beach involved members of the Boodt Baths Lite Saving Club and instructors administering life saving techniques after a beach incident. Multiple bystanders assisted as a bridge over Peake Creek was reportedly crossed during the event.
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Boodt
Baths Lite
Cl-2
Morer Wax
Ouch
Ann Wes Vasily
Rew
Lambership
South Australia
Warriaatar
Ove Bays
Peake Creek
Bank Shares Largely Steady in Mixed Melbourne Trade
Bank of Australia tops early listings with shares held around 103 and 105 while Bank of New South Vale shows activity. New Zealand and Mercantile Agency Company notes 4 percent debentures, Melbourne tramway trust issues listed at 3 percent.
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Lonton
Bank of Austrajanie Tact
Bank of New Saure Vale
Ait Aotry
New Zealand
Sous
Mersantile Agucy Company
Melbourne
Mat
Dourne Tramway ‘Trust
Tures
Burwood Shooting Sparks Local Panic in Early Morning
A 17 year old youth George Kubbe allegedly shot at a woman in Burwood injuring her arm and causing shocking alarm. The assailant attempted to rob Mima Vikery and fled toward Sydney after the revolver misfired. Drs. Selwyn and Harrison treated the injured Miss Sealey, who remained in shock but unharmed.
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Burwond
Burwood
George Kubbe
Dave
Anote Sonley
Mies Vickery
Keniowa
Kitnban
Mina Vikers
Knight
Wade
Sydney
Buon
Burwood Archange
Rae
Tocal
Belithes
Securig
Selwyn
Harrison
Miss Sexley
Alma
Rose's Celebrated Eye Lotion Ad Promises Relief
An Australian ad touts Rose's Celebrated Eye Lotion for sore eyes. It quotes J. Quinlan of Brisbane praising the product after purchasing a bottle for five shillings, claiming excellent results and noting the open shop hours at Sole Proprietors HA, BOSH and DO on George Street, Sydney.
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Dinos
Rose
J. Qrinlan
Brisbane
Bel George-street
Sydney
On the Square. All Squares is Nife’s Fase Boast
An old style advertisement proclaims a giant business mule offering quality goods direct from manufacturers with guaranteed value. It invites mail requests for a catalogue and emphasizes no middleman profits, urging readers to shop at a leading jeweller in Sydney with immediate contact details.
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Nife
Aydneys
Oltversad
Opiinlen
Ballowey Station
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Balian National Defence League
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Tina Cooley
Maren
Wir
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Pateh
Atta
Arhar
Ais
Willis
Ruby Balers
Emir Darling Wein
Glouben Warten
Bio Elas
Aad
the Evening News
MR. Julius
Midnight Railway Smash
North-Western Mail
Wingen
Durming
Blandfords & Miles
Murrunmill
Tatsumara
MR. Balfour
Manning Heads
London Wool Sales
King Alfonso
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Husband and Wife
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