Fire destroys Ustimo merchants premises and stock
A fire gutted the three story establishment of George E. Moxham and Coskin and prosee merchants at Ustimo yesterday afternoon. Fifty firemen battled the blaze until it was extinguished, with the building and stock lost. Two fox terriers watching the store perished in the flames and firefighter Edin Griffith suffered minor hand injuries.
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George E. Moxham
Ustimo
Ofgr
Patsy
Fiewman Edin
Guiffith
Quake Shatters Eastern Japan Amid Widespread Damage
An intense earthquake struck eastern Japan causing long lasting shaking and extensive damage. Officials report potential fires and heavy destruction across multiple prefectures with anticipated costly repairs and broad disruption to daily life. local authorities urge precaution and assess emergency needs.
Local Government Act alters proposed in Sydney cabinet
The State Cabinet plans amendments to the Local Government Act to streamline administration. The goal is to better support county councils and suburban communities by reorganizing councils of wastable praters, with efforts focused on improving governance.
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Sydney
Cownell
Attempt to Rob Western Mails at Perth Van Break
An attempted theft aimed at delaying postal deliveries in Perth failed as one van reported a missing parcel and another man was wounded. no goods or mail were stolen according to five witnesses.
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Perth
Monilay
Great Western
Univeavheil Port Autruste
Jock
Joel
Wailone
Stir in Queensland Labor Circles Raises Bribery Alarm
In Brisbane on Monday the Queensland Labor Party rules that Brisbane City Council aldermen elected in the state elections are barred from westen activities. The decision shocks Cahiane circles as observers fear public salaries or weekly payments could be involved.
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Brisbane
Queensland Labors Party
State Lottery Draws Winners for Sydney Syndicates
Sydney Monday lottery results reveal first prize to Four Mugs syndicate Alexandria with number 43 488 second prize to Muth and Gell syndicate Willoughby third prize to Tike Off syndicate Contamundra fourth prize to Picking Up Money syndicate Centennial Park next draw set for Friday.
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Sydney
Alexandria
Muth and Gell
Syndlicate
Willoughby
Contamundra
Centennial Park
Tragic Sydney shooting leaves girl and father gravely hurt
A six year old girl and her father were admitted to hospital with bullet wounds in Sydney. Albert Det, 36, from Paddington, suffered chest injuries while Shirley Dein, eight, had lower abdominal wounds. Police say Dein allegedly assaulted his wife, prompting the mother to flee. Dein later shot himself in his shop, bleeding from chest wounds as officers arrived.
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Sydney
Albert Det
Paddington
Shirley Dein
Dein
Shocking Injury At Lysaght Brow Ironworks Fatal Result
Robert Anders, 48, a labourer at Lysaght Brow Ironworks, became entangled in a length of barbed wire and was drawn into a revolving drum. He sustained severe shock and died soon after admission to hospital.
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Sydney
Death of Shirley Dein at St Vincent’s Hospital
Shirley Dein aged six died after a fall near Prildington yesterday. Her father Herbert Dein, also injured, was taken to hospital in a critical condition. Police report a domestic accident and a possible reckless act is under investigation.
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Shirley’ Dein
Herbert Dein
Toynd
Prildington
St Vincent’s Hospital
Wellington Union A and B teams win away matches
The Wellington Union A and B graders won away games yesterday with the A team defeating Narromine by five points in a keen inter town match, K Peterson scoring a try converted by J Tayton. The reserves beat Dubbo 38 to 5 in a friendly, with Wellington dominant throughout.
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Wellington Union
Narromine
Dubbo
Wallington
Wellington
K. Peterson
England Start Strong in Test Against South Africa
England closed day one in a solid position after 881 runs and seven wickets in reply to South Africa. Wyatt led with clever batting making 149 while Bell and Tuck contributed early blows. Other England batsmen failed to press home the advantage as the innings axed toward a strong start.
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England
South Africa
Bell
Hooster
Wyatt
Hints
Tuck
Sydney first grade results and selection hints
Randwick defeated St George 24 19 Manly beat Busts 34 15 Dimmayne over Wests 36 6 Norths won over Purrae matta 21 14 Players from Wellington Geurie Goolma Dubbo Narro mine will be eligible Selections for a Sydney trip loom with hard choices ahead West combined teams to meet Newcastle and New Fistle on August weekend Plans include Western representatives meeting in Doblo Friday to arrange squad picks and discuss Moovis visit to Dubbo amid wariness over future matches
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Sydney
Randwick
St George
Manly
Busts
Dimmayne
Wests
Norths
Purraematta
Wellington
Geurie
Goolma
Dubbo
Narro
Far Westun
Newfistle
Newcastle
Nsw
Wwestern
Doblo
Moovis
Wvest
Outspoken Minister Attacks Burial Service Reforms
In Sydney and Munday, Rev J Falkiner at Leichhardt Presbyterian Church condemned comments by Ganon Wellivoe Rogers of Deniliquin about 90 of 100 marriages or burials being heathen if clergy burial rites were disconsolated. He argued the canon’s strain might be acceptable to some, but the church viewed it as inappropriate across regions and denominations.
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Sydney
Munday
J. Falkiner
Renuyks
Ganon Wellivoe Rogers Aot
Deniliquin
Elergy Veade
Eveles
Eveles Instlent
Wis
Despondent Man Found Hanged in Balmain Home
Arthur Caldwell Chambers, 89, Balmain resident, reportedly became despondent after returning home and going to bed. About two hours later he was found hanging from a stairway in the house, with flu illness contributing to his despondency.
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Sydney
Arthur Caldwell Chambers
Balmain
Theft at telecommunication shop in Sydney drains funds
A thief entered a telecommunication shop on Brandly Street in Sydney, using a skeleton key to steal nearly £200 from the Hotel funds. He paused to disconnect burglar alarms before fleeing the premises.
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Sydney
Brandly
Phl Street
Woman's death sparks police arrests in Sydney hospital
Following the death of Elsie Margaret Burgess at the Women's Hospital on Crown Street, City, police have arrested several persons. It is alleged that the death resulted from a certain operation.
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Sydney
Elsie Maygaret
Jean Burgess
Women's Hospital
Crown Street
City
Commercial Produce Prices At Sydney Sale Day
Prices quoted at the Sydney produce sales include Tasmanian potatoes from 10/6 to 14/-, eggs now laid 1/6 to 1/ a, butter 14 2 7 6, oats 2/2 to 2/10, onions 10/6 to 11/, millet 20/- to 25/-, chaff 8/9 to 1/-, lucerne 8/9 to 8/-, wheat 6 to 8/4.
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Ney
Bondy
Sydney
Tasmanian
Outen
Lucerne
Weather forecast for coastal and highland showers
Forecast shows cloudy with showers on slopes and tablelands extending to coast, snow and squalls on southern Alfis. Chiefly fine elsewhere, cold with strong west to south winds, moderating in the west.
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Alfis
Strane
Stock Market Report at Homebush Saloon cattle sale
The Homebush market sold 2400 head of cattle with prices ranging from 5 to 14 guineas for bullocks and 4 to 8 guineas for cows. Sheep cataloged at 27,000 with wethers 11 to 24, ewes 10 to 20, lambs 10 to 26. Market remained firm amid active bidding.
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Sydney
Homebush
Atrium
Smith Inquest Resumes as Coroner Denies Adjournment
The inquest into Temen Smith's death resumed with the coroner refusing to adjourn to allow a bid to quash. Sergeant Toole said Brady's son, subpoenaed witness, was missing despite contact efforts. Brady, son of Patrick Brady charged with Smith's murder, testified about a March incident with a skiff and anchor, with conflicting notes on an anchor vane found at Coogen.
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Sydney
Temen Smith
Coranex
Toole
John William Brady
Brady
Patrick Brady
Smith
Umes Smith
Cronulla
Williams
Coogen
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