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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1909
Page
7
A garbled OCR passage discusses refusal of assistance from railway authorities. The fragment references the Mossodria region, Janet the UBiet Commissioner, and unclear mentions of a Weassatt Pash and questions of support or action. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events or dates.
A Friday evening session of the United Apolene Order of Druids in the Ge Ledge Chambers drew members from the Wigis and GP Braker groups. Plans were made to renew the gala on Anniversary Day, with committees formed to manage arrangements. Braker, Swelling, Swelling, and Barry held key roles as officers.
A young man, John Archibald M Loughlin, found guilty by the Darilaghurs Sessions of stealing a handbag, overcoats, and windom valued at about £9 15s from Worry Pigeon house. He claimed to be Caligrhan, with accomplices arriving from Lismore. the case involved deceit by assumed postal service workers. He was sentenced to two years in Bathurst Gaol.
Four soupsmen Walter Baker Chay Qhinn Chris Smith and Joseph Stapleradmore damaged property belonging to Juin Wilkes Fe during a court hearing. Evidence shows land disturbance and sand removal near a sewer undermining Foely defence. A fine of £2 2s was ordered with equal share of costs.
In a tense session ministers and MPs clash over the Chief Commissioner duties and the proposed forestry bill. Key figures including Mr Johnson and Mr Kerrell press for policy limits while supporters urge push for land leases and timber rights. The debate touches wages boards, inspections, and potential railway impacts as the measure advances to committee stage.
The Legislative Council debated amendments to nurse registration rules, including health requirements and training methods. Key figures questioned definitions of wood health and consented to a reform to define standards for nurse practice before registration.
A chaotic diary style report describes a city meeting with the mayor and council members. Residents and scholars discuss plantings and earthworks while weather and public procedures are noted. Potential concerns about tree planting and public works are mentioned.
William Thomas Knox, a draper, faced the Central Court charged with stealing two paint brushes valued at 1 shilling each. He admitted handling the brushes but denied knowledge of the second pair. The offense occurred on Liverpaul Street and Newcastle Centre. Knox was fined 500 shillings or two months hard labor for the theft.
Residents of South Want Rendwick and South Kensington Association members met at the School Hall to discuss sewerage, road works, and tram extensions. The group debated extending the tram to Gardener's Road and to Maroubra Bay, urging a deputation to the Minister for Works and Randwick Council to advocate for the Maroubra Bay route.
Residents of Paddington form a St John Ambulance Brigade with Superintendent A Taylor and Secretary Iber RP Wilkinsee among officers. Dr C A Nowards acts as medical officer and W Wekefield as treasurer. Warn Watson and Waitton serve as sergeants and corporals in a push for local readiness and legal action if deadlines are not met.
Judge Murray sentences Thomas Phelps for perjury at Darlinghurst. The court notes a long criminal record and that perjury has a widespread, repugnant impact. Phelps is fined and sent to three years hard labor at Parramatta Gaol.
New artists The Sprightley Sisters debut at Tivoli Theatre matinees with a musical comedy turn featuring sketches on old world dress and a comic piece titled The Major. They perform a golf sketch and have previously appeared in Aberdeen and Melbourne, gaining notice for their humor.
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