Brighton Brunner Collision Inquiry Continues In Sydney Harbor
The Marine Court, with Judge Backhouse and Judge Heydon, probes the August 7 collision between Port Jackson ferry Brighton and the collier Brunner in Sydney Harbor. Evidence includes lookouts, engineers, and captains as the court plans to reconvene with findings due next Monday after hearings and potential vessel inspections.
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Marine Court
Backhouse
Heydon
D. Dakin
C. E. Bird
Port Jackson Company
Brighton
Brunner
Sydney Harbor
Chewner
Cargill
Crown Solicitor’s Office
Edie
Dr. Sly
F P. W. Creagh
Thompson
Richardson and Thompson
H. A. Russell
Sly and Russell
Harry Shelper
Archibald M'Lean
Francis William Brady
Mr. Russell
Russell
Sly
Elients
Brighton A View In Dock Shows Major Hull Damage
The Brighton, floated off Chowder Beach, is docked at Jubilee Dock Johnstone Bay. An Evening News report notes a broken sponson forward of the paddlebox and a 1 ft by 16 ft hole, with patches placed to pump water. Repairs may cost much, but the Port Jackson Company hopes the steamer returns to service on the Manly line in five to six weeks.
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Brighton
Jubilee
Johnstone's Bay
Evening News
Port Jackson Company
Sydney Harbor
Messrs
Scott
Goodsir
Thefts at Victoria Barracks in Paddington
Report from Paddington court details thefts at Victoria Barracks involving a silver hunting watch and chain valued at £3 from Lieutenant Thompson and a similar earlier robbery. A 10 year old boy, James George Water, implicated the theft and a second boy named by Water was later identified. Yates was fined 20 shillings and ordered to 12 months in reform school for the thefts. Letters indicate Sydney mail from July 1, arriving August 13.
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William Edward Falkner
Permanent Cavalry
Victoria Barracks
Paddington
James George Water
Vietria Barracks
J. A. M. W. Thompson
Davoren
Yates
Tivoli-street
Palkner
Thompsone Quarters
Paddington Court
Smithers
Falkner
Carpentarian Reformatory
Military inquiry on contingents pay and clothing woes
Testimony before the select committee reveals faulty saddlery and helmets, uneven pay for privates and officers, rushed deployments, and disputed inspector authority. Witnesses include Charles Fyshe Roberts and John Taunton noting lack of Cape supplies and front-line pay, with general French acknowledging equipment flaws and governance tensions.
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Frend
Legislative Assembly
Charles Fyshe Roberts
Cape
Capetown
Sleath
Calomel Roberts
Webley
South Africa
John Edward Doldge Taunton
Morris Marian Boam
Knight
Henry Douglas Mackenzie
Mackenzie Aaid
Tis
Nowa
G.O.C
Smith
London Yeomanry
Yeomanry
Brabant
Natal
China
New South Wales
Wednesday Proceedings Reveal Pressures in Officers Selection
The committee resumed its sittings on Wednesday with Major-General French explaining a prior reply. He said pressure came mainly from Ministers and others regarding officer selections for the Permanent Forces Staff, while also admitting his share. The examination touched helmets and clothing for contingents and a noted friction between Major Knight and Major Boam.
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Wilks
Mr. Wilks
Major Knight
Major Boam
Major Bear
Boam
Canda
Queensland
Iobia
Bushmen's Committee
Caray
Major Owen
Meagher
Cape
Colonel Roberts
Roberta
New South Wales
French
Mackay
Witness
Citizens’ Bush
Imperial Bush
Imperial Busimens
South Africa
Sleath
Arthur Holmes
Holmes
Victoria
Messrs
Chanter
Piddington
Cook
Knight
Slesth
Sleeth Bed
Risw
Use
Weather forecast by Mr Wragg with regional details
The forecast notes cloudy, gloomy, squally conditions with partial rain in the south and strong winds in some areas. West Australia and Northern territories show varied conditions from fine to showery, with strong winds at times. New Zealand and New Caledonia expect unsettled or fine weather with occasional rain or showers.
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West Australia
Northern Territory
Central Australia
South Australia
Queensland
Victoria
Tasmania
New Zealand
New Caledonia
Bankrupts Listed In Voluntary Sequestrations
Henry Coulter of Swansea Lake Macquarie an engine driver and Charles Mutton of Mount Hope a miner are listed in voluntary sequestrations. Official assignees G T Lloyd and N F Gibbs are named. Ernest and Mount Hope are referenced as places involved in the proceedings.
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Henry Coulter
Swansea
Lake Macquarie
G. T. Lloyd
Ernest
Charles Mutton
Mount Hope
N. F. Gibbs
Black murderers area chase extends toward Mudgee region
From Narrabri to Rocky Glen and Bora Creek, police track black murderers who have fled toward Mudgee. Reports say armed fugitives were seen near Hohen a Creek and at Tinonee, while settlers stay vigilant as authorities pursue across the region.
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Narrabri
T. H. M'Gee
Rocky Glen
Coonabarabran
Barradine
Canawella Station
Bora Creek
Mudgee
Queensland
Wingham
Hogan
Taree
Tambar Springs
Bate
Hohena Creek
Doucett
Gunnedah
Wee Waa
Garrawilla
Cameron
The Japanese Mail Steamer Arrives at Circular Quay
The Japanese mail steamer Yawata Maru arrived from Yokohama via Kobe and berthed at Circular Quay. Passengers report Boxer activity rising in China with villages burned and converts killed near Shanghai while Chinese in the region aid refugees, and most China residents remain wary of the unrest.
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Yokohama
Circular Quay
Evening News
China Company
Taiwan
Kobe
China
Shanzasi
Shanghai
Assaulting a Constable in Pyrmont Court
Constable Smith confronted John M Innes an engineer at a hotel Tuesday night as he attempted to eject him. M Innes resisted violently attracting Sergeant M Crimmon’s help and fought back while being handcuffed. He kicked Smith’s legs as he was restrained. Brought to Central Court, M Innes faced a charge of assaulting a constable with two prior police assault convictions and received three months hard labour.
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Smith
Pyrmont
John M'Innes
M‘innes
M'Crimmon
Mac
M'Innes
Plucky chase leads to charges at Water Police Court
At Circular Quay on Sunday July 29 Harry Hards alias Walter Barr 25 plumber Henry Robinson alias Albury 23 bootmaker and Alfred Watson 26 jockey faced Water Police Court charged with maliciously inflicting grievous bodily harm on Alexander Joseph Thompson licensee of the Marble Hotel Clifton Gardens. Thompson injured jaw and teeth after a pursuit in which Watson struck him. Robinson and Hards were linked to the incident. The men were committed for trial with bail set at £80 each and two sureties of £40 each or one of £80.
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Water
Harry Hards
Walter Barr
Henry Robinson
Albury
Alfred Watson
Alexander Jseph Thompson
Marioe
Clifton Gardens
No. & Jetty
Circular Quay
Hards
Hulka
Harde
Nelson
Pearl Bay
Hartle
Watzon
Hamilton Street
Thompson
Robinson
Ball
Sale of Stallions at Inglis Bazaar Twenty First Annual Sale
Measrs William Inglis and Son held their twenty first annual stallion sale at Pitt street bazaar. Buyers from country colonies and local areas attended as blood Arab coaching roadster trotting and draught stallions drew spirited bidding. Notable lots included Arthur imp bay Arab at 35 guineas, Duke imp trotting stallion at 60 guineas, Tuxedo II and related geldings, Sir Robert and Sir Hercules draughts, and several others from Australia and Tasmania with prices ranging from 12 guineas to 150 guineas.
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William Inglis and Son
Pitt-street
John Eaton
Mudgee
Westbrook
Cheveden
Lamb
Huret
Colgrave
Arthur
R. Kilgour
Samuel Hordern
Retford Park
Duke
Berlin
J. Jeffries
J. Farmer
J. Cameron
R. Beckett
John T. Hall
Nowra
Dexter
E. Robinson
Black Springs
Hugh Rea
Victoria
Sir Robert
Sir Lawrence IL
A. J. Morton
British Lion
Tasmania
Trumper
B. Cutler
Raglan
Cameron Yet
Taree
Bay
Iligo
Giles
Lord Roberts
England
Art. Woods Brothers
Wheat markets hold steady amid export demand and drought pressures
Australian and Victorian wheat markets show limited prime supply for export margins as weather worsens crops. South Australia reports progress while Victoria endures drying winds and scarce large orders. Oats and maize trade flows shift with six steamers fixed for South Africa and Victorian shipments. prices for breadstuffs and dairy stay volatile as nationwide conditions mix drought with record dairy output forecasts.
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South Australia
Victoria
Sydney
South Africa
Durban
Greenwich
Windsor
Moortlake
Magwen
China
Melborne
Wales
N.S.W
Melbourne
Manitoba
Pollard
Derrick
Lucerne
N.Z
W. S.W
New Zealand
Odalla
Fruit prices and fruit demand in Queensland market
Queensland fruit trade reports strong demand for bananas awaiting Fiji imports. Citrus supplies are light with warmer weather boosting lemon inquiries. Prices per case and per half case vary across oranges mandarins apples pears strawberries pineapple coconuts and bananas with ranges listed for each fruit.
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Queensland
Fiji
Redfern Forage Sales Show Flat Demand Despite Tight Supplies
Demand remained weak for most lines at Redfern as supply stayed tight. Prices quoted included chaff at 8d to 3s, lucerne hay up to 4d, and oaten hay around 35 for prime. Turnips sold well, with prime at 29 3d. Numerous consignees recorded and 39 trucks moved, with many consignments passed. Preparations underway for a large relief ballot next week offering piecework forest thinning and stock route clearing work paying about 4s 64d per day.
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Redfern
Bayern
Mesara
J. Bridge and Company
Sheppard, Harvey, and Walker
R. Little and Company
H. M. Suttor and Company
Ellis and Company
H. Prescott and Company
Farmers and Settlers’ Association
Denis and Perry
Farmers’ Co-operatot Company
J. W. Gray and Company
Coles
Yassa
T. Brotherton
Bowning
J. Lawford
Cunningar
Greene and
Douglas
Monteagle
H. A. College
Richmond
H. Lee
W. J. Wilbow
Windsor
Oaten Hay
Parker
Penrith
Cheeney
Newbridge
J. Powell
Galong
J. and
J. Ryan
Marylan
Lucerne
O'Grady
Lime Giding
L. M.kinnon
A. Lee
East Maitland
G. Marks
Mudgee
Jones
Bungendore
Darling Harbor
Ceotomen
Melbourne Stock Exchange props bill licensing brokers
A Melbourne deputation from the stock exchanges protested against Mr O Neill’s bill to license stock and sharebrokers at a fee of twenty pounds per year. The Attorney General Mr Irvine received their petition, with Sir William Zeal explaining objections to provisions.
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Melbourne Stock Exchange
Irvine
O'Neill
William Zeal
Legislative Council
John M* Whee
Pres.dent
Melbourne
ifVine
Medel
Mit
Jude Vonsi
New South Wales
Inverell
J. E. Ducker
London
Oroya
Sydney
Queen Margaret
South Drive
North Drive
Mount Garnet Freehold
Queensland
Horn Island
Lyell Tharsis
South Tharsis Company
Mount Lyell
Aikelihood
Mount Tharails
Linuit Lyell
Gicllambane
North Central
Mount David
Federal
City Bank
Shoalhaven Terraces
Los
Cobar Great Western
Young Australian
Australian Mutual Fire
Jennings
Woodlark
Chillagoe
North Moonlight
Associated
Golden Link
Ivan
Lake View
Northerm
Hainault
North Broken Hill
North
Broken Hill
Junction North
Adelaide
Slack
Ivanhoe
Galden Horseshoe
W.A
Paris
National Bank of Australasia
Bank of Victoria
North Shore Gas
Bank of N.S.W
Cis of Sydney
Old
Mudgee Gas
Mercancle Mutual Insurance
Stockton Coal
Arajuen Proprietary
Mount Morgan
A.J.S
Girllambone
Cottswood
Turon
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Batest
R.M.S
Toston
MR. Wragge
Sussex Street Trade
Redfern Forage Sales
North Oriental
South Glanmire
Monkland
Queen's Oriental
Blay
Ney
Lorna Doone
Broken Hill Proprietary
Britiah
British
Norths
Souths
Junction Norths
Sulphide Corp
Brookman’s Boulder
Central Boulder
Chaffer
Great B. Main Reef
G.B. Perseverance
Hannan
North Kalguril
South Ka
Princeas Royal
Ditta
Tarcoola Proprietary
South Broken Hill
Moint Lyell
Band and Woch
Loch Fyne
Long Tunnel
South German
Garnet Chillagoes
Silverton
Broken Hill Water