Historic Congress of Historians in Berlin Ends Mixed
At the International Congress of Historians in Berlin many papers were read, with Egypt’s parallels to biblical lore and Mesopotamian influences debated. Highlights included Seljon on pre conquest Palæstria, Heiberg on Archimedes, and Marcks on Bismarck’s youth, amid exhibitions and archival displays.
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International Congress of Historians
Berlin
Papera
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Giessen
Rotensor Tela
Vienne
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Nile Valley
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Egypt
Sel- Jon
Palaestria
Temenles
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Heiberg
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Marcks
Warburg
Bismarck
Soria
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Ambagsador
PC le Emperor
Congress
Botham
State Archives
Invitarion
Hols
London
Oxford
Cambridge
Pcelama
Marrickville Council approves city bill posting use
A council discussion centers on bill poster licences and where posters may be posted under new laws. Aldermen debate rights to post on private hoardings versus council chairs while considering granting use of town hall and Presbyterian Hall spaces for notices and events. The matter is referred to the engineer for inquiry.
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Marrickville
Blackwood
DIL
Alggrmap, Liuthars
Uowent Alterman Brickwood
Strange discovery in New Zealand unearthed by drainage
In Eltham Taranaki New Zealand a swamp yield reveals timber heads and hard wood surfaces as the water table drops. The Mangaweka Sotiler notes repeated emergence of roots and layers suggesting ancient forests. Theories range from past vast forests to eruptions altering climate. Advertisements follow for a permanent named building land and savings investments with a self-penciled dividend.
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Eltham Taranaki
Mount Egmone
Parliament in Private Members Night Debates and Ballots
The House met on a private members night with numerous motions debated. Ministers faced broad questioning while Mr. Clark pushed for select committees on the Sydney Harbor Trust gates dispute and coupon system abuses, leading to a rare ballot and a government minority in one division. The session included discussion of Belmore Park, North Coast Railway tenders, and aIlawarra Harbor case, ending with adjournment at 10:15 pm.
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Peters
Murray
Nduraught
Clark
Andrew Rodgers
Sydney Harbor Trust
Waddell
Levien
Briner
M‘laurin
Macconell
Dooley
Page
Robert Jones
Brown
Wade
Roselle
Mr. Mercer
Law
Mr. Levien
Ocser
Hon
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Aou
Price
David Fell Jodieiat
Robertson
Anid
Ion
Speaker
Mesars
Ware
Edden
Eriver
Gilbert
Robt
Jones
Meagher
Meehan
Fitzpatrick
EM. Clark
Pric
Morton
Illawarra
Carrackers
Mr. Price
Mr. Morton
E. KR. Wie
Hom
Melbourn
Luat
Doorman
Misleading Tram Sign Angers Annandale Council
A deputation to the Chief Commissioner for Railways challenged tram branding on Booth Street. The council learned the Dama Booth Street line cannot be extended to Lilyfield as promised, with debate over naming on trams and allegations the commissioner reversed a prior pledge inviting sharper scrutiny.
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Railways
Booth Street
Railway Department
Dama
Boath-street
Angandale
Lilydeid
Robincon
Colebrook
Bonth-street
Lilyfeld
Deaf mute Maddison passes Royal College exam
Deaf mute student from Northampton England, Maddison, after lifelong hearing loss, has passed an organic chemistry exam at the Royal College of Science. Educated at the High School for the Deaf in Northampton under H N Dixon and F Ince Jones, he now speaks fluently and understands others through lip reading. His achievement reflects his own effort and the dedicated teaching he received.
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Maddison
Northampton
England
Haw
Fritiah Royal College of
Final Wing of Singleton Convent Estimated Over Five Thousand
The completion of the Singleton Convent of Mercy final wing is underway with projected cost surpassing £5000. Upon completion, the building will rank among the state’s finest. A Sydney Chamber meeting notes the private secretary to Lord Dudley will deliver proclamations in Sydney on Thursday October 3 at 2 am in Government House ballroom. Mrs W Paix of Bendigo endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, praised for long family use and now given to her children and grandchildren.
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M’gewen
Singleton
W. Paix
Mridge St
Bendigo
Australians and Lazy Stereotypes in a Colonial Reflection
Dr. Arthur contests a reporter’s vague claim that Australians are lazy. He argues climate and social factors influence work ethic, noting immigrants bring vigor, while residents endure a tropical climate tax. He defends labor effort despite harsh conditions and suggests intermarriage with native-born Australians aids vigor.
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Arthur
Yorkshire
Sears
LETHE Wire Mattresses and Couches Feature Best Quality
An advertisement touts LETHE wire mattresses and couches as the absolute best, promising superior comfort and durability while contrasting with inferior options.
Making a Doll From German Toys in Weimar Workshops
Twenty workers are needed to assemble two German dolls described by J. L. Lowrie, U.S. Consul at Weimar. Parts are created separately, dolls cured at home for about twenty stages, then returned to the factory. Bodies of paper and cloth, hair from Angora wool in England, rubber for limb pose kept by stretching and molding.
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J. L. Lowrie
United States
Weimar
Kidly
England
Tege Ja Place
1909 License Fees on Preferential Deception Leases
Lane Department issues notices listing license fees for 1909 under Improvement Leases Cancellation Act. A pamphlet outlines occupation fees for 1909 with references to specific licenses and terms.
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Lane Department
Witch Haunted: Italian Landowner Kills Self After Witch Visitation
Tamme Giordano, a 50 year old landowner near Salerno, Italy, died by his own hand after claiming a black-clad witch figure prophesied his violent death. Neighbors recall nightly hauntings as the woman’s presence persisted since the first apparition, despite doctors’ assurances. He reportedly wrote letters blaming the witch before ending his life with a revolver.
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Tamme Giordano
Hae
Salerno
Waly
Gver
Giordana
Bes
Ene
Jetters
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