Old Times from Sydney papers of fifty years ago
Newsroom notices from March 1852 recount shipping, gold mining stocks, and colonial affairs. advertisements seek information on archives of the Sydney Gazette, ship routes to diggings, and gold companies. arrivals include the Weratah and the Sir George Seymour. local births marriages and deaths noted alongside New South Wales matters and public notices.
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Shoalhaven
Union Wharf
Sydney Gazette
A.Z
Herald” Office
Wagga Wagga
Fred. A. Thompson
Herald
Naylor
George Seymour
Plymouth
Tecart
England
James Pattison
Cromarty
Lizard
Sir George Seymour
H. J. Naylor
Falmouth
Port Jackson
B. Shaw
Brown and Company
George Street
Springstreet
Smith, Campbell, and Company
R. Henry Way
George-street
Black River Packet
Stiles
Opor
Henry Moore
Moore’s Wharf
A. Ashdown
Australasian Sugar Company
Georgestreest
London
Bathurst G.M. Company
Australia
Capital
G.M
Surrey
William Fenton
Adams Court
Old Groad-street
Siche
Sydney
William Dawes
Messrs
George Allen
Thomas Harker
W. DB. Boyce
A. Cow
Greenock
As.n
Dumbarton
William Denny
Messis. Caird and Company
Mort
Adelaide
Melbourne
Morning Chronicle
Port Phillip
J. Aitken
Wentworth
Great Newtown
Doe Dem Devine
Wilson
Supreme Court
Newcastle
Hannell
Glebe
Messia
John Wood
Government
W. H. Christie
George-attest
Barrack Square
Egus
Easter customs from old England described in detail
A survey of traditional Easter practices from the past, noting country visits for rest, holy week customs, colored Easter eggs used in games, egg battles, and village sports such as water quintain, wrestling, handball for tansy cakes, and lifting, with references to old writers, local rites, and religious meanings.
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London
Brand
Cumberland
Westmoreland
England
Charles Waterton
Onsime
Fitzstephen
Newcastle-on-Tyne
Midlands
Coleshill
Warwick
Apollo
Judas Iscariot
Greenwich Hill
Exeter Cathedral memorial to Lorna Doone author funded
A memorial bust for Blackmore in Exeter Cathedral is complete with 200 pounds already subscribed in England. The family accepted the idea and the sculptor will be Harry Henna of Exeter after American contributions are announced.
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Lorna Doone
Exeter Cathedral
England
Harry Henna
Exeter
Blackmore
Social items and local notices from Gladenville era
A long column of social news notes a hospital ceremony, promotions, weddings, lodge events, and local gatherings. Notables include Mr. E M Betts receiving a leave and silver gifts, Inspector Garland’s promotion, Miss Florrie Duff’s wedding, a lodge installation, and multiple community socials with details on hosts, venues, and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladenville Hospital
E. M. Betts
Ryde
Lunacy Department
N.8.w
Betts
Gladesville Hopital
Messrs. E. Bennett
A. T. Roberts
Inspector Garland
Redfern
F. W. Edwards
S.M
Edwards
Gar~land
Carroll
Florrie Duff
Norman Quinman
Duff
Woolabra
Father Merg
Randwick
Father Hearn
Narrabri
Oddfellows’ Hall
Wilson-street
Newtown
A. Phillips
Flora P. Congdon
J. F. Congdon
Warrens
Julius H. Scott
Clydesdale
W. J. Dunstan
C.E
Forbes
Fitzgerald
North Botany
Lodge Victoria
Katoomba
J. R. Nach
S.W
King Solomon
Horstmann
Wright Smith
Wyndham Davies
J. G. Moon
G.L
Bankers’ Institute
Fred. R. Bretoall
Cremona
Marrickville
Misa
Sarah P. Bretnall
A. Parkins
Oddfellows’ Temple
Elizabeth Street
Messia
J. Stevens
J. Gunning
J. Birming
W. Martin
F. Jones
W. Thompson
C. Doyle
W. Stapleton
Wedding of Watson and Rev. Tovey in Newtown vestry
The ceremony with Watson and the Rev 8.8 Tovey officiated in the vestry as the bridal party retired. The bride wore ivory satin with a court train trimmed in chiffon. Eight bridesmaids wore pink and white silk gowns with matching accessories. After a reception for about 200 guests at the Town Hall, the couple departed for a honeymoon.
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Meg Halloran
Cissie Peer
Nellie Field
Misa Florrie Speare
Ivy Halloran
Florence Perry
Thelma Rickard
Jean Begg
F. G. Crouch
Misa Bartlett
T. Mareball
J. Robertson
T. Pratt
Gurney
Melbourne Green
H. W. Gillam
Watson
A. M‘intosh
Avoca
Alice Street
Newtown
Clara M'Intosh
G. Allen
W. H. George
M.C
Father Pheridan
Art Union
GC. Weinscott
Sydney
Mahopey
Farramatta
Exkbank Ironbank and
Rolling Mills
William Miller
Old Country
David Jones
William Cook
Wm. Sanford
Enrand
Miller
St. Luke's
Imperial Arcade
Pittst
Hordern’s
Btn
The Sleep Department Silences a Century’s War Fears
A satirical verse from 1884 laments the Remount Department and wartime supply issues. It mocks officials who delay action, fear public scrutiny, and prefer sleep to decisive work, predicting crisis only to be acted upon poorly. The piece uses sharp irony to condemn bureaucratic inertia.
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Remount Department
Mosler
Sale of War Medals at Debenham Storr and Sons
A catalog of naval and military medals offered for sale includes a Naval General Service medal with two clasps valued at 30 shillings, a similar medal with one bar, an important hall marked silver Volunteer medal, another oval medal, a Volunteer medal for the best shot, an old 64th Regiment medal, and more. Entires note detailed descriptions and prices for collectors.
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Debenham
Storr
Ami Sons
Rumor on Rosebery and Swinburne Dinner Tales
Rumor about a forthcoming novel by Lord Rosebery is dismissed as groundless. The King orders the Corona tion Bible for use next June with crimson morocco binding and Royal Arms. An account of Swinburne from a admirer recounts Putney Hill visits, lunch hospitality, and Watts-Dunton hosting over coffee and cigarettes after a stiff bow and retreat to his study.
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Royal Foresters’ Hall
Castlereagh Street
H. J. Hedger
O.B.F
Order
Hedger
N.8.w. Industrial Blind Institution
Sydney
America
England
BE. O'Farrell
P.S.C. R
Royal Forestry
O.R.F
N.S.W. Friendly Societies’ Association
Pariy House
L. Hermanson
Standard Steam Laundry
N.S.W. Laundry Association
Heming
Haying
J. Storey
M.L.A
Prew
Hermanson
Carrick
Witkosky
Liddiard
Grossman
Gram
Grenfell
St. John's
Glebs Point
Arthur H. Yabs
Thomas
Lord Rosebery
British and Foreign Bible Society
Morocco
Swinburne
Putney Hill
J. P. Sousa
Australia
M.A.P
Bays
Sousa
R. G. Knowles
Mr. Knowles
Fishing Gazette
Australian stage scene brims with transcontinental acts
The piece surveys J C Williamson’s theatre losses, upcoming revivals and star turns across Sydney Melbourne and Manila noting Austin Melford Eland Holt and John Hare as leading figures. It highlights touring troupes, vaudeville, theatre fashion, and critic chatter about Shakespeare authorship and Sousa in concert.
Newcastle's Pioneer: A Story of His Brother
A brother of the Newcastle pioneer explorer, T G Shortland, served as midshipman on First Fleet vessels. On August 4, 1798, five boats from Melpomene and Childers attacked the French brig Adventurier near Corigou. After a two hour exchange, Shortland brought the prize out, earning promotion. The Joss, discoverer of the Honter, fought and was captured February 10, 1809, with heavy casualties on both sides amid a desperate action off Finisterre.
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Newcastle
T. G. Shortland
Melpomene
Childers
Adventurier
Corigou
Department of Finisterre
France
Isle of Bas
Rousseau
Horatio
Trade Unions and Global Labor Stats Mentioned
A survey from Engineering estimates about 5.55 million union members in ten major countries led by Great Britain and the United States. It notes Denmark and England figures vary by source and mentions other topics from naval shells to Don Jaime's illness and a Jesuit education background.
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Varios
Great Britain
United States
Canada
Germany
France
Austria
Denmark
Sweden
Switzerland
Spain
Labor Department of New York
London Trades Council Journal
New York Labor Bureau
England
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Wynyard Square
Bank of N.S.W
Wilbetree
Mudgee
Robert Lowe
Glenmore Road
Cape
Ete E. W. Smith
BE. M. M'Greavy
Aoe
St James's Church
Priddie
Hugh Keys
Magdalen
St. James's Church
R. Allwood
Waltham Rush
Rachel Elizabeth Wyatt
Joseph Gould
I. Ignacs
Lewis Jones
Goulae
Rose
B. A. Phillips
Nepean
Patrick M'Cann
Pepe d
Bristol House
Emily Jane
D. Holborrow
Christopher Frederick
King-street
Colony
Sleep Department
War Office
Jonas
James Sandy & CO
FOE Duresco
Staghland
J. C. Williamson
Her Majesty's Theatre
Williamson
Austin Melford
Eland Holt
Lyceum
Messrs Les and
Rial
New World
Palace
Cosgrove Company
Empire
Mr. Richards
Tivol
William Anderson
Wright
School of Arts
E. Robin
Sidney
Shakspere
Venus
Adonis
Lucrece
Bacon
Harry Coghill
Kanda
Sutton
Barnes
Philippines
Zorilla Grand Opera House
Manilla
Welland Strong
China Town
Malvena Moore
Mr. Dix
Miss Moore
Willie Grow
Chinatown
Rosie Aguinaldo
D. H. Caston
Helen Barlow
Mr. Fuller
Harry Gray
J. Somers
Ieat
Freeman Willis
Eugene Aram
Clement Scott
Free Lance
Julius Knight
Martin Harvey
Aram
Edmund Kean
David Garrick
Robson
Dominick Murray
John Hare
Bud Boyder
London Pavilion
Maxine Ellicott
Hoe
Sydney Claygoers
Godwin
R. Sweet
Holy City
Marquis of Amglesey
Peirce
Aladdin
Theatre Royal
Aupresey Castle
Aline
Shakapore
Major Pond
Tim
Jerry City
Sarah Grand
Yorkshire Town
London Palace Theatre
Newcastle's
Trade Unions OF the World
Abbott
Boston
Law Courts
Fred
South Africa
Don Jaime
Beaumont
Jamie
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