Royal Navy's Role in Early Australian History Discussed
At a Sydney meeting of the Australian Historical Society the paper The Royal Navy's Contribution to Australian History traced James Cook's voyage and name of New South Wales, Phillips settlement, naval governors, exploration by Flinders and others, and the navy's hydographic work and empire-wide impact. Portraits of key figures were examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Historical Society
Royal Society
Elizabeth-street
Sydney
J. H. Watson
Society
Royal Navy
A. Houison
Pore
James Cook
South Seas
New Holland
New South Wales
Botany Bay
Navy
Flinders
King
Stirling
Brokes
Stanley Blackwood
Empire
Australia
Australi
Guardian
Porpol ‘Hayaonah
Commodore Brisbane
Goodenough
Owen Stanley
Everard Holme
Australisna
Bose
Harassed Constable Trial At Redfern Court
Alick Shumack aged 18 faced charges for indecent language and assaulting Constable Gilbert at Redfern on May 71. Forbes Shumack his brother was charged with resisting officers. The case detailed threats, chases, a tomahawk, and china ornaments used during the altercation. Alick Shumack convicted of indecent language and assault received four months’ gaol. Forbes Shumack jailed for 14 days for indecent language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redtern
Alick Shumack
Redfern
Gilbert
Forbes Shumack
Bulla
John Hasslow
Datoee Lin Court
Alick Bhumsek
Hanslow
al Shumack
Shumack
Alick Scumack
Witness
Schumack
Alick Schumack
Ngain
Hansion
Alick Shuman
Biar
Witnass
Alick
Gibert
Payten
Alick Stumack
Forbes Ehumank
Unjust Weighing Devices in Leichhardt Court Case
Inspector Drew of the Weights and Measures Department prosecuted several residents at Glebe Police Court for breaches of weights and measures laws. Guilty pleas led to fines ranging from £5 to £8 with costs, including for William Craig, a counter weighing machine, and Elizabeth Whear, with additional penalties and Police Reward Fund allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew
Weights and Measures Department
Glebe
William Craig
Crick
Abatteirs Road
Lembharat
Sarsh Pappa
Jarratt-street
Lefchhargt
George Sullivan
Hubeher
Rose-street
Leichhardt
Elizabeth Whear
Percival-street
Finn
Federal city water scheme and power potential cited
A local correspondent discusses a large water conservation plan near the Federal city, claiming it could provide inexhaustible supply and a tourist draw. The plan would convert waterfall power into electricity for tram systems, telephones, and lighting, with Fors to the Federal City cited as a potential power site at Barren Jeck. The note references Burnshem Webb and a heart failure event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yaru
Barren Jeck
Ashe
Last Public Execution in England
A fragmented foreign clipping recalls the last public execution in England, Michael Parrett, hanged at Ol Bailey London for the Clerkenwell Prison explosion. It notes casualties, property damage, and chaotic aftermath described by contemporaries and the Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Michael Parrett
Ol Bailey
London
Clerkenwell
Turks
Casey
Barre
Burke
Casay
Rovernor
Tecotesta
Tallingse
Barrett
Beaufort, Alexanderine's Court Amid Survey Wartime
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Beaufort and Alexanderine in a court or survey context during wartime, with unclear dates or locations. The readable bits imply a legal or civic proceeding or watchful oversight, but exact facts remain uncertain.
American Naval Efficiency Trials On Pacific Cruise
Admiral Evans organized a competition among engine crews during the Pacific voyage to measure efficiency. Ships and torpedo boats tested coal oil consumption, speed, and engine performance under cruising conditions. Scoring accounted for fuel use per mile, maximum draught, and delays from breakdowns, aiming to improve overall naval economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Frcmen
Arme
Ehipe
Recorde
Fiomoa
A Comedian's Serious Turn at Sydney Court
Joseph Burke, 22, described as a comedian, was charged at Central Police Court with ravings and intent to steal jewelry and apparel between November 1907 and April 24, 1908 in Sydney. Warrants alleged he demanded items with William Williamson. jewellery valued about £40 was recovered from pawnshops and linked to Mrs Burt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Burke
Central Police Court
Sydney
Williampon
Burt
George Sivee
City
Bert Williamson
Palatra
Dart van Blendmarker
Durke
Tana Cheyeaed
Burke
Willinsanon
Withers
New Discoveries for Colds and Chest Ailments
A fragment notes Mrs. W. Middleton Berrigan praising Dr Ahelgon's New Discovery as unequalled for hacking colds. It also mentions Dr Sheldan's New Discovery for coughs and colds as an unequalled cure for chest complaints and lung trouble.
The New Cable to Tasmania Tender Winners
The Postal Department invited tenders to manufacture and lay two submarine cables between Tasmania and Victoria. Siemens Brothers of London won at £40,105, with cables to be manufactured in Woolwich. The project includes routes via King Island and Law Head with repairs and a potential third cable stored for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Department
Tasmania
Victoria
Pacific
Riris
Law Head
King [S Land
Wupmy
Meare
Siemens Brothers
London
Federal Governanc
Itanauet
Melbourne
Arau
Tis
Fielce
Gireos
Leland
Buber
Ces
Woolwirn
England
Basters
Subeidy Wevirem
Chtn
Commonwealth
OFAC
Eastern Extension Company
Tair Mente Land
Nigvileane
Tasgem
Mesara, Glameun Brothers
Anriblag Alae
Satlog
Esreaaiee
Ita
Consiuelon
Singapore
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G. T. Savage
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George-airvet
Queen Victoris Markets
Wasmer
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Brady Bros. Bairdrosseps
Peryumere
Okorge Street
Bydnet
Jon Brand
Cawsey
AM Hotels
John Cawsey and CO
George
Ara
Morley Dept
Patereek
Taylor
Jans
Beecham’s
AB Beecham
Will
Beechan’s Pills
Jena Abe
Iver
Beecham
Ayer
Tictoria Park
Corning
Disney
Webb
Bovril
Bere
Hannam
Feo Fuel
Ant CO
Cartlereagi
Senet
Serert, Etdnet
Walsh
Reece Noweastn
Kensington
Tuppence
Marruiceville Double Bay
Annandale
Bond Junction
Glebe Point
G.P.C
Frou
Kensinc
Arthur Rickard
Pitt-Atreet
Eaetod
English Mail
Guar Oes
Admiral Evans
Rio
Madanlong Bay
Magdalena Bay
Berrigan
Jerdan
Optigiann AD
George Strezt
Ucing Rotal Botala
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