Wayside Jottings Mixed Items From a Century Ago
A collage of brief notes and curiosities from a bygone era. Elements include a bigamy sentence noted in Russie but with unclear details, jokes about a man hoarding boots in England, a holiday plan gone wrong over a parking summons, and divergent legal views on police and hotel conduct. Also references to Perry’s woozy condition after a tennis match, grasshoppers in Melbourne, a school prank about locusts, a hospital complaint about a fully clothed man, a Yugoslav village tale of wartime ignorance, and a crustless bread bake described as a future invention with high frequency heating.
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Fred Perry
England
France
Crayford
Wimbledon
Australia
Crawford
Sydney
McGrath
Boussus
Ras Cole
Perry
Presentation memory of the star of Wagga telegraph office
The Wagga Telegraph Office owner K A Zanker receives an afternoon teaser on his transfer from Wagga and promotion to senior of graph staff. Postmaster H G Mecrossin presents the honor, with praise from W Poord and B J Chadytes for Zanker’s efficiency and popularity. He came from Cootamundra and will depart Monday for annual leave before taking up duties in Sydney.
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Wagga
K. A Zanker
Rot Telgraph
Sydney
H. G- Mecrossin
Zanker
Meers
W. Poord
Telegraphs
B. J. Chadytes
Mr. Zanker
The
Star
Cootamundra
Man at Switch Averted Disaster in Christmas Train Crash
Witness Lynch, a veteran trainman, testified to causing a switch to jam by accident at Dundas while a Chicago to Winnipeg express crashed after a Christmas traveler raid left 40 injured and killed. He said his action to warn the train failed as headlights struck the engine and a wreck followed.
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Doward Lynch
Autara
Christmaa
Lynch
Dundas
Chicago
Local notices mix of appointments and visits in Australia and New South Wales
The report covers a broad set of social items including the appointment of Spencer Taylor as Secretary of the Leeton Municipal Council, Leslie Blanchard visiting Australia, and engagements in Sydney and Inverell circles. It notes travel from Sydney to Colombo and Wagga through late December, with mentions of local families and a Christmas break in Castlemaine.
Obituary: Keith Pratet of Temora Dies
The death has occurred of Mes Keith Pratet a well known resident of Temora nee Miss Eua Schibbs. She was vice president of the younger group and president of the Children of Mary Sodality and a donor of the second bursary funded by Government in Catholic schools.
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Mes Keith Pratet
Temora Carnival Opens With Hundreds Attending
The Temora carnival opening drew about 3000 attendees who enjoyed a day of athletic events and an evening display. Locals praised the new growth of sport in Temora, with strong support from the town and surrounding centres. The day showcased the town as a hub for annual games and friendly regional competition.
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Vemora
Ore Town
Wualneas
Témova
TM Warro
Bethy Pertortentis
Naraniera
Local accident report at Glenroy near Aupckbart
The fragment describes Mr Gooden at Glenroy near Aupckbart reporting a loss of two haytacks containing 160 tons and two wagons with loose bay and a harpess, alongside burnt wood material. It mentions Mr Gooden's figure and a reference to competitors in a Glenstroop event.
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Dimshour
JW. Gooden
Glenroy
Aupckbart
Niko & Wagron
Loose Bay
Gooden
Mitchell Shire Council postpones January meeting to January 15
Report covers postponement of Mitchell Shire Council meeting due to late servant schedule and difficulties for councillors to attend. also notes Boxing Day visitor influx from Junee, railway details, and local civic notes including New South Wales departments, a local owners and traders meeting, and a fire at Narandera with损 breaking and total loss.
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Mickeh
C. W. Richardson
Mitchell Shire
Queensland Storm Strips Trees, Threatens Floods Across State
A severe storm lashed Queensland on Thursday night and Friday, uprooting trees and damaging gardens while power lines were toppled. Flooding and rising rivers threaten communities as two days of heavy rain fall. Outback stations report extensive damage and isolation extending toward Roma as darkness fell and power lines failed.
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Gardena
Fn & Fy
Sydney Lord Mayor appointment sparks deadlock
Government to act after prolonged deadlock among aldermen over the Lord Mayoral choice in Sydney. Retiring Mayor Parker and Alderman Jackson blamed for stalled selection as state cabinet to decide Monday past. Appointment hangs on political procedure and new leadership.
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Wurther
Sydney
Newween
Parker
Loos
West Jackson
Cabinat
Jacko la ‘Ured
Barkly Tablelands Chartered Company Scheme Proposal
A report by Commonwealth officials evaluates a proposed chartered company to develop the pastoral industry and child trade by moving to large scale milling at the mouth of the Arla River. It notes substantial technical obstacles and outlines financial commitments of 1 million pounds. Government delays are anticipated though expansion may proceed if expert findings favor the plan.
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Tesmues
Feneral Fund
Aequorlay Experts
Commonwealth
Muvegiog
Arlay
Papal Legate Arrives in Sydney for Holiday
Papal legate arrives in Sydney for a holiday and is greeted by local officials. The central hall and St Mary’s Church figures anchor the visit, with authorities delaying departure for a ceremonial reception.
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Sydney
Shark Tragedy At Wey Woy Claims Local Hero
Lt. of Concord dies after four sharks attack near Wey Woy on Sunday while trying to save his sister Joyce, 12. The girl was bitten on the leg as a shout of shark echoed, her sister panic fled, and the father and elder sister arrived to witness the shark breach and disappear with the boy in its jaws.
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Dray Fain
Concord
Wey
Joyce
Bone Ching
Maiyr
Ein'er
Clyde Shipyards Lead World Output in 4044
Shipyards on the River Clyde maintained a leading position in shipbuilding during 4044, constructing 67 vessels totaling 264,221 tons. This represented about six percent of world output while the UK engaged in wartime production. The era’s prospects appeared steady though facing challenges, with a significant portion of output diverted to defense needs.
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Clyde
Shi
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Iito
Tam
Nquor Taw
Wagen
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Aner
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Olly
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Croatia
Hungary
Senash
Alyn Burl
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Sutherland
Syane University
Weatebadgery East
le Boul Thomas
Spencer Taylor
Leeton
Lelon Mini Nltal
N. G. Iorton
Inverel
Taylor
Leslie Blanchard
Jessie Pinkstone
Austratla
Coorrmumbia
Crombo
Nanh
Sho
May
May, Youngest Daughter of Mr. and Mes
Heaney
Gunwond Street
Wagka
Cliude
Jimes Dutt
Tarculla Shast
Wases
EB Lawrenes
Tron Bank
Lawrehee
Hilary Lasrenew
Castlemaine
Temora
Manuit
Wilvie
Stiwall
Nakandew
Tewora
Alb
India
Junee
Teer
Hewyer Bencheid
S Wyelling
Oday
Methodiag
Crusaders
Bourn Wales
Ik People’s Department
Serre
Mtiniihiin
Atv 130
Cyusaions
MN Attech
Ceedit Balnase
All Mannell
K. Vieree Jur
Veena
Weasurer
G. Tighe
Wasgn
I. Whiticker
R. Beaver
I. Quaver
Mo. Crowley
A. Campbell
TL Burton
Pitzgerald
A. Breastey Sur
S. Primmer
Clout
T. Webster
W Terpple
B. Field
D Beate
Narandera
Meo
BR Dodwell
Helengre
Drodwell
BoAwan
Queensland
Barkly Tablelands
Chartered Company
SS. Mary's
Lins
Clyde Supreme
Shipbun
Ding
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