Admiral Rozhjestvenski Defeats Baltic Fleet at Tenshima
The Baltic fleet under Admiral Rozhjestvenski is crushed in the Battle of Tenshima as Japanese forces claim supremacy on the high seas. Eight battleships sunk or captured, flagship lost, and the Russian naval power appears shattered. Togo's defense preserved Manchuria plans and kept pressure on Vladivostok, altering the war’s naval balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prhich Waa
Baltic
Anchora Te
Rozhjestvenski
Trafalgar
Rozhjentyonski
Terrific
Japan
Togo
Oyama
Manchuria
Vladivostock
Limevitch
Kuropatkin
Manchu
Local Jottings and Rural News Blends Odd Notices
The column notes Mrs Attwood of Percy Street opening a rackets and furs shop with up to date Indies and children’s wear. A Sunday sermon series on Heaven by Rev J McDowell is announced. A wrestling match for £20 down, two of three falls, features Ramath Khan and Frank Owens at Protestant Hall, June 3. At Cumnock Police Court David Robertson was charged with stealing a mare and committed for trial at Orange Quarter Sessions on June 27. Various local quips, a rabbit skins buyer, and Sydney Evening News praise for H A Barraclough Ltd Opticians are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
0. M. Laws
Yamble
Prizs
Parramatta
Beothhman
Jessie Maclachlan
Land of
Heather
Jassie Maclachlan
Robert Read & Co
Toasie Maclachlan
J.B. Walker
Joe
Mesers, Sturt and Smith
Mudgee
Wellington
Bodangora
A. Stephen
Wallington
Ponto
Hanes
A. FE. Rotton
Bart Barton
Navima
Sydney
Dubbo
Trangie
Byrock
Messrs. Radford
Taylor
Prince of Walea
G. E. Wise
Khan
Cumnock
David Robertson
Tom Jones
Margaret Brazier
Hucharvena
Bnt
W. J. Brtta
Sydney Eoening News
H. A. Barraclough, Ltd
Georgs
Maryvale Coursing Club Meets Monday At Plumpton
The Maryvale Coursing Club will hold its third meeting at the Maryvale plumpton on Monday next the 5th instant. Programme includes an all aged stake and a novice stake both at £1 1s, and an 8 dog maiden stake at £1 1s. Nominations close with secretary Mr Joseph McHugh at 8 pm Saturday night with the draw then to be held. If rain ceases the plumpton should be in fair condition for a rattling good day of sport.
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Maryvale Coursing Club
Maryvale Plumpton
Prince of Wales
Joseph McHugh
Plumpton
Modern Unbelief Sermon Series at Methodist Church
The Rev A Stephen announces Sunday evening talks on Modern Unbelief in the Methodist Church starting next Sunday with God the personal Creator, then The Bible the Word of God, Jesus the Son of God, Man the offspring of God, Sin the blight of man, and Redemption the antidote of sin. Topics to be treated from a popular standpoint. Everyone invited free seating and hymnals provided.
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A. Stephen
Methodist Church
God
Jesus
Stephen
Seatonville Vineyard Offers 30000 Vines From Hubbard Ad
Seatonville Vinyard owner Arthur Hubbard advertises 30,000 vines from 74 tested kinds. Vines acclimatised to local grape disease free district with strong reputation in New South Wales. Orders through Mr Bembrick Wellington agent or direct to Hubbard at the vineyard.
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Arthur Hubbard
Seatonville
Bembrick
Wellington
Hubbard
St Stanislaus College Bathurst Builds Its Growing Roll
An Bathurst Advocate notice says St Stanislaus College educates many focal boys. The school celebrates a free day after welcoming 70 boarders, the first time in a quarter century the roll reached that figure. 30 boys come from the West, Sydney over 20, Newcastle 10, Brisbane five, with building completion anticipated soon.
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Bt. Stanislaus
Bathurst “Advocate
St. Stanislaus’ College
St. Stanialaus
Sydney
Newcastle
Brisbane
Mischievous Mauritian Charles Williams Faces Court
Charles Williams, a native of Mauritius, appeared before Mesera Collins and Read at the local Police Court on Tuesday charged with several breaches of law. He was fined 10s or 3 days for assaulting Florence Whyte, fined 20s or one month for damaging Floranca Whyte's clothing and ordered to pay damages, and fined 10s or 14 days for damaging glass and a door belonging to Walter Bennatt with 4 4 in damages to be paid. The defendant is described as obstreperous and reportedly said he would talk it out.
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Charles Williams
Mauritius
Mesera
Collins and Read
J.’s P
Lool
Florence Whyte
Floranca Whyte
Walter Bennatt
Besieger's Peculiar Race Drift Amazes WPEO Bracelet Fans
Sporting notes recount Besieger at Wellington races refusing to extend his lead in the Bracelet while Keepsake overtook him. The stubborn horse, famed for quirks, has long troubled his owner and trainer, though he is well bred and fast when inspired. An earlier Gipsy Cooper incident is recalled for comparison.
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Flaxxon
Mr. W. Forrester
Gipsy Cooper
Wagga
Gipsy Qooper
Cass
Cooper
Bensieger
Hospital Sunday debate reshapes hospital support plan
Friendly Societies' Association met in Oddfellows Hall on Tuesday with reps from most societies and ministers present. Rev A Stephen urged a one day Hospital Sunday with sermons and canvassing lists, opposing a two day event. Rev J McDowell supported the remarks. The chair altered his view to back the one day plan, next meeting set for six instant with full attendance urged.
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Friendly Societies’ Association
Oddfellows’ Hall
Friendly Societies
J. McDowell
A. Stephan
A. Stinson
A. Stephen
Coupland
R. Porter, Jr
H. Welton
Rava A. Stephen
Great Naval Battle Sinks Russian Battleships Surrenders
Russian fleet disastrous defeat as Admiral Rozhjestvenski's squadron is defeated off Vladivostock. Orel and Imperator Nikolai I captured. several ships sunk or damaged. many officers and men rescued or drowned. Japanese victory sparks mourning in Russia and rejoicing in Japan.
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Earrier
Orel
Vladivostock
Ttia
Tokio
Roxhjostvenski
Toalkorsahm
Nikolai I
Linevitch
Almaz
Kuingz Suvaroll
Borodino
Oslubya
Tozhjestvowski
Berlin
Kreny Zeitung
Snys
Niobogatof
Entquest
Botroyssky
Tuisuaw
Swayi
Tmimzud
Vladimir Monomash
Togo'a
Rozhjestvenski
Vladicivostock
Rozhjestvonik
Daily Express
Gromoboi
Vladivostosk
Skrydloff
Washington
Japan
Las
Ronstad
Times
St. Petersburg
Kniaz
Wusung
Shanghai
Slydioff
Oxar
Imperial Council
Western Medical Association Meeting at Wellington
A Western Medical Association gathering in Wellington was held in the School of Arts building with Drs. Maccattis Brooke-Moore Howse Cribb Burkitt Sturges Arthur among attendees. Weather disrupted attendance. papers on science were read and discussed. hospital abuse sparked debate. resolutions criticized a Sydney widow and orphan relief scheme. the meeting closed with thanks to the School of Arts and a dinner at the Royal Hotel before departure by the last train.
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Western Medical Association
Wellington
School of Arts
Arthur
Bathurat
Sydney
Royal Hotel
Grain trade storage plan eyed for Darling Harbour
A Cabinet proposal seeks to add storage and facilities for the grain trade at Darling Harbour at a cost of £80,000. The measure reflects ongoing efforts to expand trading capacity amid unsettled weather and coastal conditions noted by the correspondent.
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Darling Harbour
Tasmania Faces Worst Floods in Years
Tasmania endures extensive flooding with miles of countryside submerged and widespread road closures disrupting transport and daily life across communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tasmania
Justices Resign Over License Grant Issue in Queensland
Thirteen resident magistrates in the Biggen district Queensland have resigned after a pan magistrate granted a license which they had refused.
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Biggen District
Queensland
Pan
State revenue rise for May and year to date
The state rovanua shows May revenue up by £177 and total for the first eleven months of the financial year up by £10,695
High Court Traditions Emphasized By Deakin
Mr Deakin urged the High Court to maintain the traditions of perfect independence, expressing hope that the Commonwealth would not witness any departure from these judicial norms.
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Deakin
High Court
Commonwealth
South Australia election party standings released
Latest returns show Labor leading with 16 seats, franchise reformers 12, against reform 9, ministerialists 2, and one undeclared. The breakdown reflects ongoing post election counts and party alignment across the state.
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South Australia
Labor
Typhoon devastates Caroline mission stations
A recent report details the destructive typhoon in the Caroline group. Nearly all mission stations were wrecked and residents face food shortages.
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Caroline Group
West Australia gold output tops eight million pounds
The latest quarter's gold yield in West Australia reached £8,434,220. The report lists results including Cigaro first, Jurdy second, and Signorina third in the English Derby context.
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West Australia
Cigaro
Jurdy
Signorina
Russian Fleet Battle Report Lets Slip Full Pictures
Official release claims only three torpedo boats damaged while 21 ships were destroyed or captured. Admiral Nebogatoff may submit a battle report to the court, with casualty lists, and surrendered officers may be paroled. Roshjestvensky hospitalized. St Petersburg warns full disaster details may come. Mourning grips Russia as humanitarian appeals grow.
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Sypnug
Topo
Nebogatef
Qavar
Roshjestvenski
Tolkio
Iay
St. Petersburg
Russia
Rainfall Report From The Waes Area Weather Summary
Light rain persisted with bleak weather across the waes as farmers await better conditions. The mainfall since the last issue shows Tuesday 9, Wednesday 18, Thursday 84 points, indicating uneven totals and a need for clearer timing.
Wellington Bowling Club forms after preliminary meeting
A Wellington preliminary meeting at the Royal Hotel discussed forming a Bowling Club. A general meeting is planned for next Wednesday at the same place with about seven gentlemen invited. secretary pro tem T H Gamyon has notes on green layout and a Bell Park strip could be provided by the Council.
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Wellington
Royal Hotel
Auain Place
T. Hl. Gameyon
Secratiry
Conneil
Bell Park South
Wise on a trip to Canada with firm bid
Mr G E Wise of Mosara G E Wise and Co. is sent off with good wishes by employees at the Federal Stores before his voyage to Canada. W J Nield spoke for the staff, toasting health and success for Mr Wise who departs on June 18 and expects a five month absence.
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G. E. Wing
Mosara
G. E. Wise and Co
Federal
Gany
Canada
W. J. Nield
Wins
Wise
Mr. Wise
G. W. Wiss and Co
Bydney
Test Match Opens at Trout Bridge With Wide Australia Lead
The Australians began their tour with a first innings total of 196 and bowling by Laver, Cotter, and others. England replied with 188 as Bosanquet took 8 wickets for 107, and England won by 218. Winter and Autumn Qooryia noted in local commentary.
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Jonsop
Laver
Lilly
Rhodes
Noble
Arnold
Cottar
M'Leod
Armstrong
Austraalia
Dadi
Hayward
Gunn Ow
Trumper
Lilley
Jackaun
Hill
Jackson
Darling
Bosanguet
Yas
Bosanquat
England
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N.B
Solomon
Tor Affidaviis
Johnston
Percy Syrewt
Wellington Times
Ofice
F.G
Smith
Wellington Hospital
Facm
Warne-St
Church of England
Bodongora
H. C.F. Glover
Wes
the Pharmacy
Percy Street
Wellington, N.S.W
Mir. Foxton W. Hayley
A.J. L. Stockwell
Percy -Stree Pr
Pgtunto
J. J. Isherwood
Loynon Unty
School For
Little Boys
Ou Guineau
Isherwood
Grammar School
Percy Stract
Mudgee Grammar School
Huapmastan
F. T. Miller
Gonville
Cuina Eer College
Cambridge
Townavilla Grammar School
Vigearaie
W. C. Canran
Mre. Miller
Prospectua Wnd
Childeon’s Danes
Orn-Ache
Haynes
TOCO
Logal Jottings
Seatonville Vineyard
Bathurst
Hospital
Tablelands
Tasman Sea
Sydny
the High Court
W.A
Wellington Bowling Club
MR. G. E. Wise
Jackwoll
Gunn
Jessop
Rivenaxp
Eiswald
Bousaquet
Cotter
Val
Bota
Bive
Ianings
Dull
Auvarraria
Bosanquet
Taarling
St. Lilley
Armstron
Bosanquet Hill
Layer
Lillay
Bosanqust
Gregory
Arnald
McLeod
Bosanuet
M. Grane
Porvostraat
Rober Rond & Ca
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