Floods Black Brisbane Suburbs Drown Policeman
Brisbane floods inundated the city and suburbs with wharves submerged. Constable James Murtagh of the Valley police drowned as floodwaters swirled through Bowen Bridge Sports Ground and nearby areas forcing residents to seek higher ground.
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Arematse-Streat
Celektorfred
Hardgrave
Sepieroye
Seyney Mere Alimond
Haven
Sapien
Voorware
Pam
Marko
Imel Seid Marysabert
South Qyveraue
Russell
Hamens
Seatierst
Caperionces
Ahip- Pow
Pounie Ik
iWin
Wand Plist
Ton Robert Dimeo
Me- Teen BS
Isauetthea
Wiha Barwiday Atiaraoan
West End
Aesope
Mkt
Diane Weataat
Tunean
Covelos
Kerestane
Mutol
Gawain
Moun
Sanday Wan
Te Vii Punt
Ue Sanka End
Asehor
Maulitia
Howard Smith
Shiferon
Allings
Geakt
Greyhound
Jug Beaver
Down
Adelaida ‘Seamship Company
Bowen Bridge
Brisbane
Vetta
James Murtagh
Valley Pelive
Pope
Murtagh
Rockett
O'Farrell
Heroic rescue during flood saves horses and man
Conatable O Farrell and Murtagh dived into rising waters near the pressing shed to rescue horses and a foal mother. O Farrell swam against the current to guide people and led a safe return to Campbell Street as the floodwaters rose. Rescue efforts continued with locals aiding others as water levels surged and Brisbane area streets flooded.
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O'Farrell
Murtagh
Campbell Street
Cammpbell Strest
Murtaghenige
Campbells Street
Tackett
Murtach
Farrell
Rackwstonc
Muringh
Sain
Rockett
Claire
Ipswich
Bowen
Bowes Bridge
Hottees
Narrabri Flood Affects Town as River Rises
Ongoing flood in Narrabri causes river to overflow with a strong current and rising water levels. Narrabri Creek and adjacent streets flood as residents report water reaching homes and businesses in the main thoroughfares.
A Child's Keep. Interesting to Mothers.
Della Beard sued Herbert Smith at Paddington Police Court for failing to support Henry John Smith a 12 year old son. The complainant, mother by divorce in 1902, had custody since 190? and claimed lack of help while Smith, a fruit vendor, offered to take the boy home. The magistrate Barnett dismissed the case, saying the complainant must release custody before maintenance could be pursued.
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Della Beard
Herbert Smith
Paddineton
Henry John Smith
Smith
Barnett
Lisbon Tragedy Film to Debut at Ginerarium Tonight
West's pictures from Paris present the Grat funeral of Portugal's murdered king. Pathe Freres captured the scene in Paris. Also noted is J Garrard's reappointment to head the Water and Sewerage Board. A survey begins on the Bewa-Taghre tramway project.
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Mr. West
West
Paris
Portugal
Pathe Freres
Ginerarium
J. Garrard
Water and Sewerange Board
Bewa-Taghre
The Wharf Strike Sparks Turf War On Sydney Docks
A waterfront strike erupts with police precautions on the wharves as Cooks and Stewards join the action. Scuffles break out near Liverpool Street, a sailor is grazed, and crowds disperse as vessels lie idle at the North Coast Company’s wharves. The Hunter departs with crews unsettled, while unions align to back the protest and reinforce with further action.
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Te Hasberg
Ingpoytor-General of Police
Goastal
Liverpool
O'Trea
Themeone
O'Dea
Enlom
Walters
Anton
Hell
Beers
Ronubin
Riparver
Rm Kiniewra
Sapateins
Gree
W. J. Walleo
Newcastle
Hunter
Sturhine
Sydney
Wis Voloe
Alnof
Wilcot
Interview with a Prominent Union Official on Wharf Labor
A Sydney Wharf Labor official discusses union goals amid strikes and tensions. He asserts free labor is the aim, criticizes politicians and the public, and predicts stoppages as engineers join the walkout, bringing the conflict to a head.
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Sydney
North Coast Trade Affected by Wharf Sitike
The North Coast butter trade suffers due to a wharf sitike affecting dairy shipments. Officials warn dairymen on Rickman that consequences could be serious, with subsidies and building costs cited in government statements.
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Badlina
Resider Retires After Narrow Championship Defeat
In Wanganui austral racing note states Trevidder plans no future rowing after loss to Webb in the sclaiming championship. He disputes Powell's retirement claim and asserts he remains in best form, aiming to pass the tape with strong final efforts.
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Aupklasd
Wanganui
Newcast
Gick Treasder
Webb
Trevitder
Poewell
Sud
Noble Testimonial Match at Sydney Grounds Tomorrow
The Sydney Cricket Ground hosts a match between the Australian Eleven and Rest of Australia in aid of the Noble testimonial fund. Teams feature many notable players and promising lineups, with weather hoped to be fine for the day’s play. Funds already raised include donations from major figures and newspapers, and a meeting of the testimonial committee is planned to review further contributions.
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Sydney Cricket Ground
Australia
Noble
M. A. Noble
V. Trumper
Carter
Rey
Armatrons
Vo Rausing
Sian Jers
Vie
AE Windsor
Tas
Aanklia
C. Mkenaie
B. Coletes
T. Veres
P Laver
ER. Mayne
KE. Bolling
S.A
L . Mingrtt
W. Barnes
Ds Ky Marae
A. Moykla
Gerry
Nus.w. Edaltive
Cotaly
Goegon
Ebes
W. Meuiston
Blair
Take Ty and Company
W. H. Koby
Evan Fraser Goldedrowad
Mort Seuff
Meluourke
Starkhew
Newenapers
Markhem
Racing Notes From Kensington Training Session
The Kensington trainer J. Witter at the track reported horses in work including a right handed effort by a gelding and mention of a Wat Sekelisly setting. The meeting features entries for the ALJ.C. Aulume, Charles Cup and Duke of Metian with Produce Stakes and notable horses like Sonata Novedate Ether and Pintoles listed among contenders.
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Lasmacna
Tanzarea
Meltoithas
Kensington
J. Witter
Toyeat-ald Bay
Ty Greceaibec
Tron & Sienten
Rauwick
Swioming
Enue
Peel
Adrian
Tein Mierray
Gilbert Murray
Ners
Bardicap
Alj.c. Aulume
Arec
Doncaster
Duke of Metian
Apologan
Hocram
Atl Trip
Minonieee
Sonata
Ether
Share Market Report From London and Sydney Trading
Private cables from London and Sydney detail Wednesday’s market action with copper at 49 and 3 shillings, zinc, and coal shares strong amid renewed demand. Notable listings include Mount Lyell, Broken Hill South, Australian Gaslight, and North Broken Hill with varied bids and sales across tonnages and brokers.
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Saat
London
Armariieg
Lamon
Wetnreday
Hlock D Company
Fiddler
Trasbutary
Ize Btmiadiel
Tralies Mount Rift
Aretmiadies Hamden
Milage
le M4
Mongace
Mount Lyell
Kuril
Shemidge
Seanhon
Epher
Karmanit
al Oibidley
Great Cobar
Prsentl
Middter
No. Howler
Syiwig
Tin Weed
Giladres
Dalstelle Duttelion North
Syney
Reforma
Muneana
Giltoars
Sellery Nation
Gelere Uiption
Mount Marga
Tip Averralion Gastlenr
Xis
Yolads Deoken
South Taidt
Bydney
Gréel
Castlemainy Herwary
Guinlan Foray
Livya
Te Tnt
Local Shipping Notice From Port Macquarie Incomplete
Fragmentary OCR text references shipping at Port Macquarie and Waushove with unclear details. Reads like a late shipping notice or port report with names and places partially obscured. Unable to determine full actions or entities from the fragment.
Divorce Case In High Court Over Desertion
Mo Mellen Simpson appeared for a divorce petition filed by Janel Whead, formerly Mutterson, against Alexander Joseph M'tant, on desertion grounds. The couple wed in November 1900 at Lipaw Registry Office, Lithgow. The petitioner, aided by counsel, alleged he deserted her after months of separation, living with another woman and failing to provide maintenance since May 1908. The case proceeded in the High Court with the petitioner seeking dissolution and support actions.
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Mo Mellen Simpson
Biehrer
Janel Whead
Mutterson
Alesander
Joseph M
Olin
Lihaow
Curtis Linetradet
A'Twe
Miers ‘Thompson
Lefevre
Lithgow
Walt
Py Monte
Divorce Granted Amid Quarrel Over Support and Alleged Abuse
The case details a separation between Wy SHE LEFT WIM and Paulds formerly Willems. They married January 1465. The court record notes naguitery accusations, a Merba Aint judge, and Abigail as a trainee present during proceedings. Evidence touched on a gift named Agee and alleged prior relationships. The judge granted the divorce, with orders concerning support and property, though specifics remain unclear due to damaged text.
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Laeitin Paulds
Willems
Horas
Paulie
Jamu
Whim
T. Ws
Abigail
Hms
Ayrst
Agee
Pale Haoor
Henry Kawird Fries
Carter
Assthe
Eit
Aakin al Faull
Paullie
The Care of a Chemist Mystery Trial Report
A garbled OCR styled narrative describes a trial involving Aleehoder Wansite Ctbo and others. The piece mentions a dignitary, coerces, and a judge’s testimony about warrants and communications. It hints at a testimony sequence with a Mrs Dustewis and a Mr Durno, but details are unclear and obscured.
Veteran journalist dies after stroke in city
A longtime city journalist and former editor at The Argun died after a stroke at age 80. He had a long career reporting on local affairs and served with distinction in a veteran tour of duty. The death occurred Wednesday at his home, leaving behind colleagues and a community mourning his loss.
Was it a dummy sovereign contest in Malaysia
Fragmentary OCR text reports a legal or political query about a dummy sovereign and a court case context. It mentions Comite pate to Lb9 Disiret Cone belion Malesia and a court proceeding with references to Mey, Jilgate, YTS Zamvere teasung, and a verdict after a detailed report. The second fragment references the Aneel tournament results and a defeat of Dene of Kykers by Bowes, with Payne and Parker noted in crammed, garbled form.
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Comite Pate
Malesia
Witowder
Kykers
Bowes
Payne
Parker
Homebush Stock Sale Report Shows Higher Prices
Homebush market opens with all grades dearer. Prime steers and cows see improved values while medium and good quality stock hold firm. Supply included a fair mix of prime and mid grade cattle, with prime prices reaching around £140 and cows up to £19 per head, reflecting stronger trade and orderly demand.
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Homebush
Guy
Ehrellenhut
Manley
Weather summary for New South Wales reports mixed rain totals
The weather bulletin notes generally fine conditions in New South Wales with warmer conditions in the east and light to moderate northeast winds. Rainfall figures from Armidale to Port Stephens and other coastal towns are listed, with several sites recording small amounts. Additional notes mention a dry spell forecast for Corowa and regulatory changes on equipment, crewing, allowances, and working hours.
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Brisbane
Lawved
Tutoaban
Geodna
Siena
Traelf
Crete
New South Wales
Elomdy
Laine
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Stott & Hoare’s Business College
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