Carpenter towers fined for government timber theft
A carpenter named Harry Towers was charged in the Water Police Court with unlawfully appropriating a quantity of timber and marble belonging to the New South Wales Government. The case alleges he entered a government property, removed timber from government works, and used the material to furnish his own home. The court heard evidence from government officials and a foreman. the defendant claimed the timber was his own property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Towars
Yestérany
Calliag
New South Wales
Gosvernment
Mergiant
Carly
Way Blok
Protiind
Corerdmynt
Andy
Sad Rovers
Ruhiner
Yale
Witese
Hal Aueuret
Fistokor
The Scarlet Troubadours at Falun Theatre Sydney
A fragmentary account describes The Scarlet Troubadours, a London glee group, announced for Sydney’s Falun Theatre on a May weekend. The ensemble, led by Edgar War and featuring two ladies, performs refined vocal entertainment with costumes and scenic settings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giward
England
Tully
Abe Pinta
Marine Buluridy
al Make
Eparial Futore
Lod Sivliongh Chevani
Edgar War- Sic
London
Per Fyat Markens
Ue Eurkil-Funatie
Meier Glee Singms
Amit
Korea and Japan disputes threaten independence and stability
The article discusses Korea under Japan's protection, noting tensions, insurrections, and the risk to Korean self rule. It critiques Japanese policy, voices concern over unsteady administration of Korea and Formosa, and questions whether Japan can maintain influence without sparking further unrest or harming its own standing among major powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Siew
Korea
Hoshi
Formosa
Tokyo Tournal
Mr. Eternal
San Francisco
Keres
Richax Hulbert
Janes S
Fowersi
Eveterian
Piikin
Cows Impounded After Vaucluse Garden Grievances
Residents of Vaucluse complain of stray cows disturbing gardens and property. At recent council meetings Aldermen discussed impounding the cattle and enforcing penalties. A police patrol will pursue owners and charges may follow if cows are not confined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vauclues
Vaucluse
Gulliver
Stephenst Aldarman Stepheln
Reve
Brutan
Iowa
Lazar
Hae
Eerthing
Mr. Sautelle
Jonie
Randwick
Alderman Vernas
Mr. Mazar
Stephens
Wazer
Stayhens
In Court Two Lads Charged With Theft at Newtown
Walter Bradley and Frank Roberts faced Newtown Police Court for stealing a baggy lamp valued at four shillings from William Viney Howard on May 15. Witnesses described the act and their escape, with Bradley and Roberts claiming confusion and remorse. The magistrate ordered caution and the possibility of transfer to northern rivers homes if discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
Walter Bradley
Frank Roberts
William Viney Howard
Peters
Tiery
King-street
Howard
Bradley
Homme
Robeeia
William Henry Hiwavi
Petirs
McDoasil
Howld
Mir
Ard
Beth Sora
Tin Moribara Rivera
Mawatraie
Lewisham Hospital Receives Praise For A Year Of Good Work
At a Lewisham Hospital monumenting yesterday Governor Harry Rawnon and Mrs Hawkon praised the nursing sisters of the Life Company of Mary for their care. The annual report thanked Dr Donovan for a £66 donation and the Hospital Saturday Fund for £230. Year highlights include 617 women's cases admitted with 68 discharged cured, 94 miscarriages, 14 deaths, and 477 gynecological operations. Outdoor patients numbered 5407, therapies under anaesthetics total 761, with 221 minor operations and several accidents attended. The overdraft was reduced to £3000 and the meeting approved further support for the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewisham
Harry Rawnon
Mise Hawkon
Nursing Sisters
Life Company of Mary
Donovan
K.D
Gonpital
K.C
Fiyne
Frechiti
Tuk
Intentiog
Trade figures from the British Board of Trade 1907
A Waite Payer from the British Board of Trade notes world trade shifts in the past years. The report compares Britain with Africa and other nations, indicating overall trade amounts rose while some regions lagged. The 1907 figures are introduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Board of Trade
Notat
Africa
Saturday Half-Holiday Plan Sparks Sydney Meeting
A Sydney Town Hall gathering by the Universal Saturday Half-Holiday league urged an afternoon Saturday close for shops and employers alike. The proposal aims to shift the weekly half-holiday to Saturday 1 pm closing, with leaders arguing it would benefit workers and the community. opposition warned of business shutdowns and church attendance declines. A disruption occurred when an uninvited speaker disrupted the platform, prompting intervention by Walter Thompson and a brief altercation before order was restored. The motion passed unanimously after debate led by Stuart Robertson and supported by Sydney Labor Council figures.
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Newtows Town Hall
Gaturnay
Anop
Ar Alfrad Allen
Sydney Labor ‘Council
Labor Daily
Stuart Robertson
Bor
Alderman Lewis
Robertson
Robertuaa
Lewis
Kavanagh
Sydney Labor Cornelh
Bia
Walter Thompson
Jeval
Waite
Temac
Thompson
Priory
Osborne
Apathetical League
Strangled in the Street in SMeapleis Tennessee
A chaotic report describes a brutal street attack in SMeapleis Tennessee where a man named Thompson bit and restrained a woman, with five victims treated by authorities. The incident prompted investigations by local officials and the Treasury, though many details remain unclear due to the damaged text.
Shipping Arrivals and Departures Log Amid Ocean Trade
Shipping notices list arrivals from multiple ports with captains and vessels including Lacey and Coast Xp. It records cargoes, itineraries, and departures toward various destinations, noting routes, dates, and carrier names across several coastal ports.
Maritime Miscellany From Newcasthy and Global Shipping News
Readable passages describe steamers Orion and Addet, wreckage recovered near Tone Tnland, Newcastie routes to Sydney and New Zealand, and planned departures to and from Australia. Mentions include Orions voyage, the Be La Waton schedule, and sailings to ports in New South Wales and Britain with carrier details and anticipated vessel specs.
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Arcillery
Helen Moore
Zamoestiin
Enamianla
Siralus Te
Fear
Tasman
Orion
Solan Taylor
Ainamer
M'Nally
Sand-making man before Cen tral Police Court
A man appeared in Central Police Court charged with excessive imbibing overnight. He admitted to drunkenness and step-dancing on Sussex Street pavement while intoxicated. The officer noted his intent to fight anyone and the case raised concerns about public disorder. The court urged restraint and considered the implications of whisky misuse.
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Central Police Court
Woods
Donaldacn
Dopaideok
Poe
Waller
Theatre Fire at Drury Lane Theatre in London
A March fire at the Drury Lane Theatre in London tested fireproof curtains and stage materials. The blaze began at the back, rapid flames threatened the auditorium but the fire curtain largely contained it, leaving the audience safe and only parts of the stage damaged.
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London
Gakebraich Drury Loan
Nis
Orn Brigade
London “Times
Thie
Otter
Sodorium
Thay ‘Polat
Yaniagn
Kubelik and Genius in the Bohème Lineage
A worn, garbled excerpt discusses Reulus and the great Bohemian violinist Kubelik. It argues that talent grows with steady labor and proper training, praising patient, consistent work over flashy talent and emphasizing nurture of gifted youths for future artistic fruit.
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Reulus
Tne
Munis
Tribelite
French Examinations Sees Two Candidates Pass Higher Grade
The Alliance Francaise of Sydney held the French examinations at Bond Street Chambers. Two candidates, Miss Gladys Stephens and Mr. William Merrick, passed the higher grade and received certificates of capacity. Merrick aimed for the Full Diploma, and the Brevet Claimentaire results from 1908 are noted amid other records from the Training College for Teachers and University exams that year.
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Alliance Francaise of
Sydney
Bondetreet Chambers
City
Misa Cladys Stephes
William Merricke
Merrick
Preach Alliance
Bret Piace
Iber
Balla
Upper Lane Cove Wharf Proposal Discussed at Lane Cove Council
The Lane Cove Council discussed a proposed new wharf at Buffalo Creek by the Hunter’s Mill Company. They considered using the existing Priscese Street wharf and postponed final decision pending a full report on the project, costs, and steamers to be employed. A separate note mentions Dr Sheldon’s new discovery for cures.
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Hunter's Mill
Jerry Aardea
Priscese Etrect
Aubcroft
Buffalo Creek
Botany Park Wideout Practice Notes
Fragmentary OCR notes from Botany Park describe daily doctor visits and a quiz during a lax tone session. The text is garbled but hints at routine medical checks and a casual sports or training atmosphere with scattered phrases.
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the Scarlet Troubadours
Iubeis
Ballery
Administration OF Korea
Lewisham Hospital
Universal
U.S.A
Toompson
Macman
Tortars
Wea
Purooags
Treawary
Torkahtes
Fae
Owine
Besith
Floanes
Dhe Howse
Loris
Mtay
SD Tous
Lacey
Portee
Cala'e
Capea Canty
Tawaera
Come Bank
Tay
Ihaet
A Mn
Hee Crate
Hawke Alles Taylor Sae Garpany
Agente
Esis
Tod Boule Coast Company
Agenia Departures
Curaefet
Gore Todar
Fata Tags
Newcasthy
Megaman
New Zealand
Ian Ta
Sarkoe
Ena
Innissincka
Trom Grafton
Macleay
Newcastie
Newvarde
Trom
Port Winumara
Fay
Allewinga
Gueefisland
Crometeh
Frum
Arsource
Eyrecrine
Rom Gueensland
Wakatipa
Laweoestam
Yi Sen
Falkeldt Company
Tare Oo
Witiiune
Coueiowa
Soloman
Panu Fe
Morepy
Pridiy
Cook
Sraney
Jane
Papua
Briisey
Sydney Amis
Te Matsuo
Tuleet
Mubrides
Dug
Norfuih
Sortulk
Yalan
Praime
Owineling
Willy
Wiltort Trianda
Marshall
Darcie
Wolltingion
Tieglan
Qaleeal
Danny
Lara Cargo
Sleinp
Australia
Atiersoon
Joe Davis
Pitta
City Finance Company, Ltd
Pitt-Ethset
Farshold
Aly
luWerr Bates
M William
Jches
Burmost V
Ze Park Street
Pitteetreet
EVRA
Soin
Castlerragh
Bala Ee
Susset
Et Prieney Zuerman
Dette
Ne _RIGHARDEOMana Co
Palvatr opaMa
Inex
I Davidson
Elizabeth-street
Rwent Port
Cinestron
Revolution i
AOE Tm
Fyyssler Boenow
Arta
Joel Phillips
Aruel Eaters
Bidawae Aid
Peeihia
Castlereloe Street
Alee Ieee
Kubelik
Upper Lane Cove
Sheldon
Penfold
PSOE
Callie
CORAM
Lithgow
Tyne
Anzat Rman
MTA
Feee Es
Rae CS
Sentra
Doho Marlin
Howes
DR. Martin
M.D
Anweschelis
Peres
Badles
DR. W
Carter Watson, Armacerr
Lluchaint
Runter-Strest Eteoet
Ppm
Arinaber Swepps
Mmcaar
Wetmenias
Ant Seiurdar
Sara
James Lamb
Pisanet
Mt der- Mughuret
St Maria Lacey
Williem
Weach
Eeuinace
Horatio Jones
Thoméa Garner
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