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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1909
Page
10
OCR reads as a dense mishmash of names, places, and legal references. It mentions townland, cottage, Malta, court events, warrants, and various individuals, though specifics are obscured by garbled text. The piece seems to recount a local legal matter and associated proceedings with scattered proper nouns.
Testimony details Townsends and Fisher involvement with Mercy Fisher and others. Witnesses describe visits, pawned goods, and alleged payments as part of a complex inquiry into alleged adultery and conspiracy. court adjourned with a ruling on consent and further proceedings.
A historical account outlines an employee’s wages and living costs, detailing weekly pay of ten shillings and a private carriage allowance, plus meals and board expenses. The narrative notes years of service with the Sydney Grimbas Company, starting at age 23 and ending when business ceased.
Telegram from the Masrington pilot notes a safety valve burst on the steamer Pyrmoot during river crossing. The crew member Yess was scaled to Graui, while Sherrin returned to port safely. No further injuries reported.
A tram accident near Jersey Road and Oxford Street in Paddington involved a horse-drawn cart owned by Mr Frank Parry Windsor Great Park Paddington. The driver Walter Kilburns escaped serious injury as bystanders attended the scene and reported the lamp and front board damaged.
Louisa Oldham a 72 year old pensioner residing at 66 Cooper Street Waterlow died suddenly after a morning illness. Found on the Botany Street Redfern footpath in a state of collapse she was removed to Prince Alfred Hospital where she died en route. The coroner has been informed. The Macin Underwriters and Selene Association have received a report stating that the Maori which was erected at Trwrha Paint near Capetown in total 1.
Fragmented court notes reveal Sack v Ashe and other Maoris involved as judges hear arguments over expenses of the team. Proceedings discuss league allowances and future fixtures amid unclear pleadings and shifting schedules.
Cardinal Moran will travel to Singleton for a formal visit and mass at St Patrick’s Convent. The event includes a welcome ceremony at St Patrick’s and a public mass with city officials, followed by a luncheon at the parish hall.
An event planned by the NSW Institute of Journalists features a benefit evening to support journalism and related activities. Attendees will hear remarks and musical performances as part of the fundraising effort led by institute members.
Report covers athletic events with listed competitors and results. It notes the Metropolitan Ween handicap, a race course through streets ending at Dowling street depot, praising a young winner cheered by onlookers. Also mentions prize value of £40 and a forthcoming smoke concert at Oddfellows Hall.
Fragmentary report notes a New Zealand sculling championship with names G Whelch and G Aay and a loan or stake of £300, alongside a reference to an Australian goalling championship and events dated around September 25 in Parramatta. The text is garbled but centers on competitive rowing titles and associated sums.
The acting justice addressed references to "good repute" in the Thakoy Court this morning. He noted remarks about factory frenzies for smoking and drinking and argued that those who produced Abetagelia in those creations were tarred by reputations. The dialogue touched on tobacco and alcohol, with the court emphasizing that no one should be allowed to profit from such practices.
Reported remarks at a women's conference discuss women’s place in society. Speakers include Mrs Masten Tagmantay and Bre Sauchian arguing for and against women’s education, work, and leadership in national development.
The sale featured yearlings from Sir Daniel Cooper’s stock, with many fetching high prices as bidders competed. Notable names included Sir Frusquin and St Frnsquin progeny. lots listed buyers such as Robert Je Diable Pilm and W. W. Maller. The event highlighted valued animals and significant demand at the Pech Peddecin, Sewmarket sale on 1 July.
A brief item notes Mr Storey remains ill at home with mild symptoms and no public danger reported. Neighbors say he has been cared for by a local attendant while avoiding gatherings this morning.
The forecast notes chilly conditions with inland winds and unsettled weather across the region. It mentions cooler air moving from the Gost area toward the South Ixland and Now Bratunt, with a minor uptick in conditions along routes and Bight. Geto Talend records 1% points.
On Thursday at 6 o clock intruders entered the residence of Mr. Praterick Provost in Spot Torthesker, Namman, and stole £7 from a desk in his bedroom after breaking a kitchen window. In Trekinvilia robbers broke a front window to reach Mrs. Gortride Pressland’s home at 25 Astimore street War enterst and took jewellery valued around £20.
The Sydney Harbor Trust Commission weighs a plan to separate Circular Quay into sections for traffic flow. Proposals include creating double-decked promenades and restricting passenger movement, with public access debated and officials cautious about impractical crowding.
At Armidale the Dumaresq Shire Council debated a refund of £2 paid by Smythe of Hillgram for a butcher licence. A legal opinion initially said Smythe could not receive a licence due to slaughtering in the same yard as another licensed butcher. The council later reversed, granting the licence against the opposing view.
The article notes an assistant secretary of the Carters facing the Wages Board, debating how some carters survived on meager earnings. It mentions a wife needing £2 a week, wages never exceeding 2d a week, and the压力 to maintain appearance while costs rise. It mentions plans to report on removing the wrecked steamer Houston at Bel-Tisger Hada.
The wrecked steamer Maori near South Africa was valued at £1000 to £6000. It carried a cargo of walla to be landed at Bosaty Point, Tasmania, with ships’ crew and details unconfirmed.
Fragmentary OCR shows a long catalog of buyers, bids, prices, lots, and property in a sale led by an auctioneer. Names and places are jumbled with scattered monetary figures such as 525 and 258, referencing shares, bids, and assets. overall action centers on a public sale with various bidders and lots.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at delayed shipments and pricing confusion across markets. Mentions losses, water supply issues, and sales pressure with obscure references to vendors and dates. No clear people or organizations are identifiable.
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