Sydney Siftings headline mix of crimes and commerce
Riley the murderer who attempted death by own action is expected to recover. Over 200,000 viewers for The Light of the World at the Art Gallery. Clarence Street fire damages estimated at £150,000 with £122,000 of insurances distributed. John Thomas Clarke, 60, died by suicide at Annan ale. Six escapees arrive in New Britain from New Caledonia by raft. Minister for Works pledges large road spending before June. Frederick Harris, 19, drowned after falling from a motor launch at Manly. Executive of the Political Labor League of Victoria to confer with the Protectionist Association on electoral cooperation. Carruthers puts surplus between £500,000 and £1,000,000. Victoria revenue up £250,000 in nine months. Lands Commission coins new phrase to describe public men. Government spent nearly £800,000 on Sydney suburbs for buildings and works. Country road vote criticized. Reid and Holman debate features hostile audience and a quip about Holman standing. Stamp duty on probate and letters of administration last week totalled £719 188 2d. Thomas Williams and Co. Ryde win Boyan Gate to Trundle railway contract. Winter goods at A W Tavton & Co Busy Corner Store. Beautiful assortments in every department.
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Riley
Art Gallery
Clarence Street
John Thomas Clarke
Pete
Annanale
New Brittan
New Caledonia
Frederick Harris
Manly
Political Labor League of Victoria
Protectionist Association
Carruthers
Victoria
Lands Commission
Sydney
Country Road
Reid
Holman
Garna
Thomas Williams and Co
Ryde
Boyan Gate
Trundle
Church Services for Peak Hill and Kadina
Anglican services listed at Peak Hill with Lenten and Friday mass times. Roman Catholic Mass at Peak Hill by Rev. Fatnen O'Dostun. Methodist services at Peak Hill Kadina and McPhail conducted by Rev. W. M. Ronson and H. Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poak Hill
Mass Ulam
Rev
Fatnen O' Dosstun
Peak Hill
Lam
Kadina
Mr. H. Allen
McPhaIl
W. M. Ronson
Pervasive Poverty Strikes England as 55 Plus Gain Relief
The London Daily News reports a grim rise in poverty with about one third of England's population aged 55 and over on poor relief. The figure highlights a deepening welfare strain amid widespread low mood and socio economic hardship across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Daily News
England
Accident heals Croft after Manly beach collision
Tukwany friends of Mr H A Croft of Trundle now St Marys report steady recovery after a horse and sulley knocked him down on Manly beach breaking several ribs.
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Tukwany
H. A. Croft
Trundle
St. Mary's
Sydney
Sulley
Manly Beach
Peak Hill Council Debates Electorate Boundaries and Showground Road Work
Peak Hill Council meets with Mayor and six Aldermen to discuss proposed Federal Electorate boundaries. They protest Bland Canoblas inclusion and seek cooperation with Parkes Forbes Condobolin and Molong Councils. Reports on showground road clearing and local yards, and a high burr-cutting bid is declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. Jackson
Glasheen
Bakes
Davey
Swain
Hand
T. Brown
M.H.R
G.P.O
Sydney
Eden George
M.P
P. & A. Association
Ald
Peak Hill
McPhail
Tomingley
Bland-Ocanoblas
Proed Boundaries Was To Be Held At ‘Omingley
Parkes
Forbes
Condobolin
Molong
Bland-Canoblas
The Crick Case Trial Ends in Not Guilty Verdict
A NSW trial acquitted W. P. Crick of charges that as Secretary for Lands he corruptly accepted £250 from Peter C Close for approving land exchange deals under the Crown Lands Acts on April 25 1898. The alleged offense occurred in June 1901 at Sydney. The case centered on a public officer’s use of office for personal gain against the Crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Crick
Sydney
New South Wales
Peter Collison Close
Closer Settlement Debate Prompts Government Caution
Forbes Times argues the ministers admit private land disposal suffices for closer settlement. It questions further government spending under the Act, touts the Shires Act to tax idle land, and predicts wide subdivision once implemented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Times
Autumn Dress Materials and Fashions Highlight Tweeds and Cashmeres
The article surveys new autumn dress fabrics led by soft tartan tweeds and embroidered cashmeres. It notes wine color trends and praises a proposed range from Messrs I. Vid Jonas Co. in George Street. Goods are delivered with carriage paid to any post office in Australia.
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Jonas Co
Panama
George Street
Aus
David Jones & Co Promotes Dress Inquiries and New Fabrics
The Sydney retailer promotes dresses and coats with 9 gore Thigskirt Muntrate fine finishings, notes competitive pricing and domestic appeal. It announces a free Dress Inquiries department for country customers, free pattern samples, and newly offered fabrics like Embroidered Blouse Flannel at modest prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
David Jones & Co
Messia
Our Divorce Laws and Parliament’s Moral Courage
A tax judge ridicules the idea that divorce can be obtained for almost any reason. The piece laments that divorce laws disgrace the State and blames MPs for lacking moral courage or being preoccupied with country life to address the issue.
Summer Hill grocer to stand trial over blue papers notice
The Sydney area grocer was committed for trial over sending legal-looking blue papers headed Notice of Intention to Proceed. The Forbes Gazette notes political tensions as calls rise to abolish Payment of Members. Maude Rollins, 22, refused an engagement in a Brooklyn hospital case. A paddock iron dog guards a stone mine in Wyalong Anvocarr. A. W. Tavion & Co advertises all supplies from needle to anchor.
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Summer Hill
Sydney
Forbes Gazette
Canoblas
Deakin
Maude Rollins
New York
Brooklyn
A. W. Tavion & Co
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Sun
H. G. Wittsox
Pree Trade
Peak Hill Council
McPhail Road
Penman
Ald. Matthews
Dupen
Derribon Streets
W.h.bruce
George St
Haymarket
Australia
Nsw
Beoken Ful
New Victoria
Melbourne
Grete Street
Aiea Gambier
Prin
Cape
AupRosixe
the Royal Hotel
G. H. Crowhurst
General Commission
Chamberlayy
LDS
William Matthews
Carcoar
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