Moss of the Beg a vessel's final plunge described
The Marine Court inquiry into the steamer Bega's loss resumes with expert testimony from Captain Grainger and Mr Broomfield. Debates on centre of gravity and buoyancy, Lloyds approvals, and structural calculations focus on whether the vessel was in unstable equilibrium and if the cargo arrangement affected its fate.
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Marine Court
Bia Bonor Judre Regare
Capais Wetherspool and Berry
Amnesenrs
Ship stability calculations under expert scrutiny in court
The court heard experts discuss stability calculations for a vessel named Bega and the placement of cargo. The verdict: further calculations and more expert witnesses were deemed necessary, with a lengthy adjournment contemplated to allow thorough analysis and time for all parties to prepare.
Tale of Merten Elenne Guilty in Shake Up Case
The case centers on Merten Elenne and alleged misconduct involving Dr Brissenden and a British seaman. Judges consider the actions as dishonorable and unworthy, reflecting a formal inquiry into steadiness and ethics within the crew.
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Tale Merten Elenne
Dr. Brissenden
Hla
Fire Brigade Displays Considered for American Visit
Metropolitan Wire Brigade debated a public demonstration to honor the American visit. Superintendent Webb said conditions differ from Melbourne. space and water supply constraints at Bend Gra static headquarters hinder an effective show. He noted the need for a large area such as Agricultural Ground and ample water for a grand display.
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Melbourne
Webb
Bend Gra
Jere
Remarkable Moving Stock Surge From Victoria to New South Wales
A West Maitland report notes a flood of livestock moving north due to NSW railway truck shortages. Inspector J Powell reports 12 270 head landed at Newcastle for agistment from Victoria, including 6 049 cattle 4 008 sheep and 158 borrows. Steamers Barrier Wonca Poll and Wonga Fed are involved with thousands more cattle expected. High loss rates are not recorded yet as stock transfers rise.
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West Maitland
Victoria
J. Powell
Newcastle
Wonca Poll
Cauie
Wonga Fed
New South Wales Railways
Trafic
Mel Dour
Windeld
Tranc
Malbourne
Breamer
Catia Mreep
Winkeld
Alvin
Burrumbeet
New Guinea
Aneitih Mora Pellabril
Bega cargo ship inquiry features expert evidence in court
The court hears on the Bega vessel case with experts debating centres of gravity and buoyancy. Witnesses discuss model accuracy, ship construction, and potential impacts if valves and pumps fail, as a Monday adjournment looms.
St George Election Nominations Close Amid Resignation
Nomination for the St George electorate closes due to the resignation of Mr J H Carruthers. Three candidates were received: Cooree Burmese Holt a contractor of Prospect street West Kozarah Labors. William Taylor a merchant of Forest road Appnellife Liberal. Cherise Counsell a shortheed writer of Wold s Wwentte Kogarah.
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Nowy
Variary
St. George
J. H. Carruthers
Ra — Cooree Burmese Holt
Prospect-street
West Kozarah
William ‘Taylor
Forest Roid
Apnellife
Cherise Counsell
Wold’s Wwentte
Kogarah
Drought Threatens Portland Cement Works
Portland officials report drought conditions threaten the Portland Cement Company operation. The dam is nearly empty, forcing partial closure and leaving many workers idle. A nearby quarry holds water but with mineral matter. experiments to use it may proceed, else the plant could shut down with over 400 men laid off.
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Portland
Vis
Portland Cement Company
Simestons
How to Obtain and Pure Skin and Heath Remedies
An advert promising skin improvement and health through zinc oxide and herbal extracts. Claims blemish removal and anti-aging effects via aromatic tonics, with references to Bam-Bak and Zam-Buk products. Mentions Australian sales and a Home Guide for facial care.
Stock truck bottleneck in Victoria railways threatens trade
Last week a major wool warehouse official said no fresh truck orders could be booked before June 24, and cancellations would not free allocations for new applicants. Block owners argue rail stock transport is well managed, noting a plan to convert 26 perambulation trucks with new frames to carry live stock if needed, costing about £4 per truck.
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Une
Essort
Vietoria
Brown
City Electric Light appoints new chief electrical engineer
City Council debates replacing J. de Boghie with a new chief electrical engineer. Preference given to Vine Hall by some, while others urge broader search abroad. Amendments to extend recruitment to Australia England and America fail. resolution to hire from within or as already proposed is carried.
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Meagher
J. mm de Boghie
Nanjatant
Adeletant
Electrical Saginer
Australia
Meagher x Tong
Vine Hall
Cocke
Forbes Mackay
T. H. Kelly
Forbes Maxay
Iman
Mackay
Mina Weno
Vine ‘Hall
Milner Stephes
American Fleet Alters Coal Trade Expectations
The American sect in these waters will not boost coal profits as hoped. Competition spurred cabies to America for prospecting, but cables confirm all coal for the fast will be sent from America. Visiting vessels need about 20,000 tonnes and several freighters will be used to transport it to Australia.
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Boone
Akim
America
Aootraila
Thursday Mails to Ports and Sailings to Australia
Thur sday mails outline passenger and freight departures to Port Darwin, Townsville, Brisbane, Perth, Malaya, Henghon, Japan, Adelaide, Albany, Taumanis and the northwest coast of Tasmania. Vessels Orion Warontes Ri veriza and others carry passengers via multiple routes with specific departure times. Local discussions question entertaining the visitor from America amid ongoing trials and court events.
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Malls
Dhet
O.P
Srtney
To-Mor- Towser Bailisy
Broadwater
Wardell
Richmond River
Ramorais
Laleod
Port Derwis
Tuner
Taamanis
Mal Dearne
Warontes
Sizahen
Zeotun
Tsamania
Methourse
Orion
A New Golf Hazard Baffles Local Club
A local golf club faced a strange hazard when balls vanished as crows swooped in last week. A member saw a crow snatch a bin and fly away with golf balls, prompting a rescue attempt that failed. The issue resurfaced when the course reopened on Saturday with crows again present, requiring officials to scare them away to continue play.
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Kerang
Victoria
Sales by Auction and Railway Station Case
Unpidvemesd Pledgrs at 247A Pillstree on May 21 by John P. Lister. A petition argues at Deepwater against the disposal of the railway station maaler. Meadrs. Hl, Clark, and Company report wool sale notes with various price adjustments. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Woods' Peppermint Compound are advertised in this mixed ads and notices page.
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John P. Lister
Deepwater
Staton Maaler
Meadrs. Hl, Clark, and Company
Lsadon Ugrats
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Marine Court Inquiry
Grainger
MR. Reeks
Briswendes
Department of Mayigation
Mr. Broomfield
Bera
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Groomfald
Centre of Grace
Fmedal
Brissenden
Rewks
Broomfield
Brinsenden
Navigation
Lloyds
Nea
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Board of Trade
Tauira
Brendes
Brinendon
Gubert Wain
Anarual
Tilewarra Company
Tathra
Jobo Miller
Mr. BecueoIs
Uoey
Thiganeie
Francia Cawbry
Acb
Brimende
Bane
Tatkra
Soomson Ranger
Marianr
Parmand
Sared Dupesan Marine Wurveyer
Becks
Licyéa Landline
Usat
Navigation Department
Beaks
Mir. Broome
Galena
Wmet
Department of Navigation
Che Tegat
Cory Carefni
My. Broomfield
Rocks
Bristenten
Boon
George Richard Olsen
Thoas
Newcastle and
Maitland
Pederat
Blommfield
Nemesis Gate Wall
Me Fenor
Mr Broomfield
Wiles
Rose
Rebel
Brinwnden
Br. Rawkty
Eomathloe
Mocks
Finnce
Reeks
Reck
H. Woner
Crimeodean Theerht
Srixeendew
Newton
Carvar
Spencer Tm
Ellis
Iis
Curtie
Uys Dima
Freieht
Newcantie
Gippseea
Asne
Borglar
Bill Lyne
Dradwood Deakin
Tree of Chang
Angus & Coote
Watchmakers
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Opticians
Wee-Streat
Royal Arcade
Shoey
City Electric Light
Conadler
Lar
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Weite
Calarly
Desien
Bere Prategizes
Eac Arawora
Wantaland
Pam
Srickpible Facie Lesve Tram Ac Liverpnel-sirest
Rowley S
Pri
Dmgrt
Tate
Rowley & CoohMrr
Abe
Spencer Nolan
Borsard
Arista
Way’s
Pitt-St
Nae
Rad
Tow Sytner Eweens
Syndel Free
Sabralderal
Pitt-Street
Ald SrZet
Chamberlain
Hanes
Pitt
Stock Exchange
Hunter- Alfeet
Eas St
Feyir
Svery
Mignon Piano
Terrie
Srorge-Street
Sydney
Dentisi
Marshall
Wynyard
Brana
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