Witnesses recount Brown death case at Parramatta hotel
In a coroner inquiry at Parramatta, witnesses detail Alexander Browns illness and death amid accusations Brown drank heavily and feared a possible will. Statements describe arsenic found and concerns over money, thefts, and a stepdaughter, with Mrs Balkie and Mr Rand named among lenders and suspects. Legal proceedings focus on Brown's estate, loans, and alleged poisoning.
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Bra
Ranio
Brown
Baikie
Asa B. Rand
Parramatta
Balkie
Bint
Tas
Eien Ha
Malki
Npt
Derryy Ayoons
Etanmore
Ifewan
Failway
Jane Avkle
Witners Howar
Dir
Chenhall
Cheahall
Rapnee
Allek
Bailie
Airk
Tod Mitchess
Connell
Morse
Hle
Witness
Altick
Maud
Anne
Ami
Prins Alfred's Hospital
Goroner
Must
Witsese' Glace
Buna
Mr. Rand
Mant
Crown
Weather Summary from Commonwealth Bureau Report
The forecast covers 24 hours ending 9 am with showers in two southeast areas and frost warnings elsewhere. Coastal readings show scattered rain from Cape Hawke to Kiama and Newcastle to Sydney with varying totals, while Gor Glen and Wollongong report rain. Winds remain strong but are moderating.
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Commonwealth Weather Bureau Forceys
Putrame
Manning Roads
New South Wales
Cape Hawke
Paints
Kiama
Mansing Heads
Newcastle
Seal Rocke
Sydney
Wentworth
Carmen Haven Heads
Kiama Lake
Macquarin
Maitland
Seal Syines South Wind
Wollongong
Bankruptcy Court Voluntary Sequestrations Noted
Law notices report voluntary sequestrations involving Joseph Ambr Burrows of Forben and Trangie, with affiliations to Montague Paiteld of Poterran. Details vague, but official roles and assignments noted in court records.
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Joseph Ambr Burrows
Forben
Trangie
Roschbull
Aasienes
Rave Montague Paiteld
Poterran
Abower
We Bu Palmar
Aasigneay
Wreck of Willings Near Nelsons Bay
A fore and aft auxiliary schooner named Willings, carrying timber from Cape Hawke to Sydney, ran aground near Paibi and was wrecked after a south wind. The nearby steamer Flanh attempted assistance but could not render aid as the vessel went down with all hands lost.
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Nelson's Bay
Echooner
Cape Hawke
Sydney
Taeke
ANZ Steamship Murital Wreck Near Hen and Duchess
The Northern Steamship Company's steamer Murital, en route from the coast to Queensland with passengers, was wrecked near Hen and Duchess. No lives were lost. Built at Patsley in 1884, 175 feet long, 22 feet hold depth. Registered at Auckland in 1889.
Draftsman's Brutal Assault and Robbery Described in Eyewitness Testimony
Michael Husky alias Thomas Wareravon Warrington was accused of assaulting and robbing Thomas Prost in Haymarket. The witness described a struggle in a lane, with Husky over Prost, who was beaten and relieved of a watch, chain, four sovereigns, a ring, and a railway file. The victim suffered severe injuries and could not swallow. Trial pending.
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Michael Husky
Thomas Wareravon
Atias Warrington
Pietra
Baring
Thomas Prost
Borreant O'fea
Tia
Allie
Putin
Will
Hithey
Asouend
Bartney Department
Questinn
Airvek Fm
Ewad
Avroon
Withers
Furites
Faye
Bie
Tinkey
Postal Conference Opens in Melbourne Port Office
The Deputy Postmasters-General conference began at the Melbourne Port Office with Postmaster-General Mauger leading remarks. He defended the department amid press scrutiny after recent administrations, noted overcoming complex amalgamation challenges, and called for reforms to extend deputies’ powers and address decentralisation while stressing support for Australian manufacturing and improved conditions. The session closed as the Minister and Mr. Scott withdrew and the conference met in private.
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Melbourne
Mauger
Pat
Mtr
Mauger Continem
Pablo
Australia
Soma
Scott
Bricht
Yass P P Board Reform Names Elected
Yass Wednesday election results for the Vires astures Protection Board led to reform of J. H Hume J. , Jones W. & Tayler and W. Merriman.
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Yass
Wenesday
J. H Hume
J. , Jones
W. & Tayler
W. Merriman
Alderman Recalls Tug of War with American Sign
Alderman Ward recalled his council role in plans to greet the American Fleet on Tuesday night. He described being part of a team that once engaged in a tug of war with an American sign. He credited George IIT for keeping them from losing their identity and constitution.
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Alderman Ward
City Council
W Fargetter
Races and Results From Local Meet in Turbulent Card
A late note from the track lists fourteen entries including Skylark and Lady Isabel with results across multiple handicaps. Wagers favored Skylark and Silver Grace, with Glenspire contested and a mixed field of Thoroughbreds and sprinters noted for times and placements.
British Footballers in New Zealand Match With Wellington
Atcrland Wednesday afternoon Heri team of footiakers played Wellington Union. At half time the scores were Wellington 19, Britain 73.
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N.Z
Wellington
Atcrland
TA Heri
Footiakers
Wellington ‘Union
Tus
Bria
Balversity Association sports held despite rain at University Oval
Rain prevented the annual Balversity Association events at the University Oval but a program of scratch races was held. Winners included Hughes first, Stack second, Curtin third in the main event. Other placings noted include Howard, Macartney, and Riderigon with several drives and results recorded in the shuffled list.
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Balversity
Lniversity Oval
Unie Aftsenoon
Stronghe Stulein
Rewattss
Tarde Wandicap
Piret Wughes
Stack
Heal Tatworthy
I Dambs
Curtin
Sloear
Kensington Coursing Club Backs Kensington Cup Stakes
The Kensington Coursing Club announces the Kessington Cup with purses and prizes including a silver tray and wall teak items. Entries close Saturday with a draw at noon Monday, under Victoria representatives, special tram service promised for enclosure access.
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Walla
Moxsra
Wis
Desea
Victoria
Thoes Raoors
Pullin
Sizone
Grottin Gues
Kensington Coursing Club
Tram Way
A'Akes
Jung
Vader
Hounly Klag-aires
Australia Selects New Lineup for Hirebann Match
Changes to the Australian squad for Saturday’s clash with New Zealand professionals at Hirebann. Medley and Pithelly drop out while Heldke and Hardcastle from Queens Lind join the team.
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Australia
New Zealand
Hirebann
Medley
Pithelly
Heldke
Hardcastle
Queens Lind
The Mailman and the Ice Cream Cart Case
In Sminey Crecket Court Rogers court heard Thomas Tubhert claim £15 against James Mildearer for the death of a horse hit by an ice cream cart. The incident occurred as Tubhert, a mailman, rode near Nelson Street Waverley when a tram crossing caused the cart shaft to strike the horse. The defendant pleaded not guilty and alleged plaintiff negligence. His Honor awarded £12 to the plaintiff.
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Sminey Crecket Court
Nulice Rogers
Thomas Tubhert
Windentirre
James T Mildearer
John-Street
Woollabra
Nelson Street
Waverley
Bia
Collision in Newcastle Harbor damages case at sea
Mr Justice Sly reserved judgment in a suit by Tirana owners to recover 1000 pounds from the State Government for damages after a collision with a Government punt in Newcastle Harbour on June 21, 1308. Verdict for plaintiffs to be assessed by the Prothonotary. Camperdown mayor to discuss absorbing the municipality into Sydney with the Lord Mayor.
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Justice Sly
Tirana
Newcastle
Electric railway plan eyed for Sydney and North Sydney
A detailed report from 08 on a proposal linking Sydney and North Sydney via an electrified freight and passenger line. The plan envisions a high level road, a light electric tram, a midline and a ferry service, with cost estimates around 288 400 and a timetable decision pending. The document cites tunnel routes, river crossings, and shoreline utilising the North Shore, with amplification of bridge and pier works to support the cross-harbour connection.
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Kenwood
North Shore
Janie
Robert Browne
aLlwapipe
Terence
Wrounl
Hlatorrel Eaueriy
Tunnel
Air
Sydney
Wontinemaniod
Mae Ty Petund
Pia
Oliver
Twonn
Teetet Wrurt
fuchateKom
Nori Srdper
George-Keet
Portetreet
Gotte
Maysroad
Amd
Dewar
Wittus
Drole
City Improvement Commission Seeks Secretary Amid Staffing Talks
The City Improvement Commission discussed appointing a permanent secretary and the need for administrative staff. A deputy or temporary arrangement was noted, with a resignation of current staff and plans for the commission to meet in the near term.
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Sener
Kevin Boem
Tech Ubst Vnh
Sitling
Com Cnasaion
Roturoton Toon
Dubie Works Department
Dutton
Bathurst to Sydney cycle race fixed for August 16
Strong southerly gale hampers sea traffic as Watsons Bay steamers struggle to land passengers at Pacs iey Box. The Bathurst to Sydney bike race is scheduled for August 16 with prize funds yet to be announced.
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Hradz
Watson's Bay
Pacsiey Box
Sydney
Chief Railway Commissioner Power Upheld by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court upheld the Chief Railway Commissioner’s power to enforce awards in railway matters. Justice Glybah presided, with counsel Garland and De Toners representing parties. The decision concluded the arbitration act grants the commissioner authority to enter the settlement and enforce it against involved parties.
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Erie
The Boy and the Brick Trial Read in Courts
A court record describes a case involving a boy named Graham and a brick incident. The trial notes indicate charges connected to an incident at a park and an ongoing custody or family dispute with references to a father and local officials.
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Daslinghurs
Ecvine Au Petriaty
Weterlisn
Mallseer
Rania Grevinn
Wall
Graham Tren
Una
Srdiery
Brieke Otters
Mulliz
unclear historical notice on branding traveling sheep
fragmented OCR text mentions branding and traveling sheep, WATERWAY border, corset term, and scattered phrases with nonsensical names. readable facts are minimal, no clear entities or dates.
Child Poisoned by Strychnine Case Reported
A local news note describes a child aged about ten in a tragic strychnine poisoning incident. Parental involvement is implied as investigators pursue how the child obtained the poison.
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Child
Strychnine
Bie
Parenter
Late Shipping Shows Customs Frenzy Amid Market Confusion
Fragmentary OCR text hints at delayed shipments involving multiple firms and ports. Names and places are garbled, but references to Coates, Sock polaris, Fenelon, and Rirtaan Tones suggest a trade disruption. The exact actions and dates are unclear due to damaged text.
Prevalent epidemic advertised as Great Cure
A garbled advertisement extols a mysterious Great Cure and Anianpe Nie for severe influenza and colds. It claims rapid, thorough relief from aching limbs and deafness, praising a testimonial by Arthur T. Eilers of Ramtwik and listing various ailments and a dubious price.
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Ombjaud
Pishor and Company
Mir
Arthvir T Eilers
Ramtwick
Forman
Lanka
Sataia
Austria
Verge-Bbert
Omice
Abelea
The Hoarding Case Mystery Ensnarls Town Figures
A fragmented local report outlines a hoarding case involving multiple residents and unnamed officials. The piece hints at investigations, accusations, and community concerns, with numerous garbled names and places obscuring clear facts.
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Alexander Brown
DEAT
Cordier
Areeze
Wark
Poson
Baikle
Goa
Matty
Jaikie
Faikie
Neilyhs
Presland
Wilaew
Witures
Simon
Wairie
Balklelve
Amelia Lewnses
Maine
Vlartan
Views Hotel
Hrsk
Sale
Dirows
Tony
Mr. Somes
Wileren
Deikin
Wilaein
Mr. Brown
Ballele Schoek
Bess
Seine
Dre O'Neil
Von
Darwent-street
Jomorm
Mra
Talkie
Balke
Sritmies
Omer
Weelie
Naika
Malkin
Saleh
Balkin
Adel
Muetu
Mms Mack
Mark
Uae
Tor
Worebiy
Gilgandra, Welnesway
Andry
Bankruptcy Court
Willinga
Anz
Man
Postal Conference
Meeting OF Deputies
Yass P.P. Board
Sporting
Walsh
Conpers Dunes
Loonmana
Alec
Hiney
Game Girl
Cym Valias
Musuwat
Mile Berhouin
Isabel
Ole Putters
Retusk
Terrara
Guidiark
Tha Fox
Prince Tifletio
Baby
Typhoon
Nell
Scoueh
Nertenth
Burdon
Sir Grace
Wau
Glensphle
Thor Sarers
Pern Vita
Rosella
Maen
Adiea
Endeavor
Lily
Gerald
Wattle
Lom
Alpha
Confusion
Sola
Agwin
Gleonpire
Ville Ant Anton
Locher
Gieaxpire
Tras
Ferm Villa Eatin
Little Corporat
Pountern
Wal-An-Ventem
Tinton
Thompsen
Orsiariom
Cormination
Sbeela
Hogar
Tarim
Malwa Ventra
Regaia
Fothera
Alength
Time
Fitsen
University Sports
Camperdown
Tacumion
North Sydney
THE
Barbor Trust
City Improvement Commission
Ak Tee
Wrath Piet
WNC
Mic
Brusse
Rani AG
Hordern Brothers
Strela
Chief Railway Commissioner
Teukes Hill
Nancy
Sockpolaris
House of Representatives
Senate
Jaby
Enya
Roman Amin
Hs Corden
Belirder
Afiaditek Sl
Alan Agi
Dkstlies Sane
Oman
Streelion
Adima
Wyatt
agUiralns Geyealiyine
Eeal
Freier
Arthur Rickard and Co. Ltd
TNA
Neste
Dominos
Tyre
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