A Clean Take Down Central Police Court hears fraud charge
Patrick Riley from Gundagai sues Walter Scurrah a George Street hairdresser and dentist for 9s 1d. Riley alleges Scurrah shaved and cleaned his teeth for payment he could not justify. The judge calls it a clean take down and fines Scurrah £5 or a month in prison with two weeks to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Police Court
Patrick Riley
Gundaga
Walter Scurrah
George-street
Riley
Gundagai
Scurrah
Wiley
Scurrab
Gcurrah
Miley
Payton
Railway Stations Robbed in Separate NSW Break-ins
Thieves entered Guildford and Canley Vale stations between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, taking tram tickets parcels stamps railway tickets and cash at Canley Vale. Guildford was similarly searched with some parcels stolen. Stationmasters found doors opened and drawers ransacked. hundreds of unused tickets were scattered in a paddock. Police alerted, no guards on duty after 6 pm, governors not suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guildford
Canley Vale
Charlton
Canfey Vale
Fighting in South Africa Wounds Reported for NSW Contingent
Capetown dispatch notes August 18 Breffel's Hook wounded Corporal Luther and Lance-Corporal Quintel. August 19 Ottoshoop Kilgour and Watson wounded and Giles wounded and missing. All are members of the New South Wales military contingents.
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Capetown
Bode
Luther
Quintel
Breffel’s Hook
Kilgour
Watson
Giles
Ottoshoop
N.S.W
Surgeon Major Fiaschi Located Safe in Middelburg
Friends had feared for Surgeon Major Fiaschi as no word came for weeks. A cable from the High Commissioner to the Premier reports the doctor is in good health and staying at Middelburg on the Pretoria to Delagoa Bay railway line.
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Fiaschi
Middelburg
Pretoria
Delagoa Bay
Metropolitan municipal reform conference in Town Hall
A conference of municipal delegates will meet this evening at the Town Hall to discuss resolutions from a recent conference. The proposals support federation of large services with preserved local municipalities and expanded local self government, and rename the Greater Sydney title to metropolitan municipal reform. Each metropolitan council is to send two delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Syney
New Trial Refused in Cohen Case at Merchants and Traders
The Full Court yesterday refused a new trial in the Sidney Cohen case at the Merchants and Traders' Association Limited. The action, alleged to be fraud, was heard before Mr Justice Stephen and a jury, with a verdict for the plaintiff for a fraction of the claim. The appeal was on behalf of the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Cohen
Merchants and Traders’ Association, Limited
Bel
Justice Stephen
Pialotif
Strike at Hetton Colliery Leaves Pit Idle in Newcastle
Wheelers at Hetton Colliery walked out on Thursday, leaving the pit idle. A prior wage-boost demand preceded the strike, but manager Mathieson cites discipline and a series of discharges after a horse was killed and a wheeler's return to work with a lame horse. The mass walkout followed unresolved reinstatement demands for a dismissed worker.
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Newcastle
Hetton
Mathieson
Law of Libel Debate Aims at NSW Reform Act
A deputation representing New South Wales newspapers met Premier Sir William Lyne to seek an amended libel act. They urged faster passage, preferably via the Legislative Council, to modernize a law deemed out of date and protective of both the public and presses against costly defamation actions. The Premier promised consultation with the Attorney-General and cautioned safeguards to limit abuse while permitting needed reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wise
Wm. Lyne
Geoffrey Fairfax
Samuel Cook
Sydney Morning Herald
Henry Gorman
Watkin Wying
Daily Telegraph
Chris Bennett
C. E. Dekker
Evening News
J. T. Toohey
M.L.C
Legislative Council
Sanders
Justice Cohen
Wyone
New South Wales
England
Hongkong
Dewnpapers
Leslie
Reading
Dekker
Toohey
Victoria
Sandera
Wynne
Rsans
Council
Assembly
Press and legal access debated by deputation in Parliament
A deputation argued that costs should not bar poor individuals from pursuing legitimate actions. They urged allowing publication of Parliamentary proceedings and court matters. Sir William Lyne supported press freedom to report both Parliament and law court proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Lyne
Belmore Meeting Coursing Results At Gelmore Enclosure
Sydney Coursing Club held the Bracelet Harcourt and Mimosa Stakes at Gelmore. Lamplighter and Beeline won rounds in the Bracelet, while Propeller, Kitchener, and Bangle advanced in the Harcourt Stakes. Carissima, Hard Cash, and Diana posted wins in the Mimosa Stakes alongside Rowena’s byes and decisive courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Coursing
Gelmore Enclosure
Tres W
J. Trompp
Walter Cooper
Lamplighter
Contrast
Beeline
Australia
Goal News
Mias C. Buckiey
Geeline
Leopold— Besant
Miss K. Lakeman
Brand
Lamberscai
Little Wonder
Propeller Keay Kitchener
Carissima
Cuckso
Hard Cash
Cronje
Diana
Rowena
Chess match to include Crak anthorp as certainty to the sea
A telegraph chess match between New South Wales and Queensland on Prince of Wales's Birthday will feature L S Crak anthorp of Ware as a certainty. Provisions allow play-off games by the possibles in a room at the Hotel Australia or at affiliated clubs with an umpire present in city club rooms.
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L. S. Crakanthorp
Ware
New South Wales
Queensland
Prince of Wales
Australia
Darlinghurst Quarter Sessions Sentences At Laddington and Sydney
Judge Murray at Darlinghurst Quarter Sessions sentences William Warren to twelve months hard labor for larceny at Laddington. Henry Williams alias multiple names and Portugal birth had a long prior record. several sentences including twelve months hard labor in irons, three and five years penal servitude, and another twelve months starting after current term. Hugh M'Hugh alias William Lacey charged with attempted choke and robbery. jury discharged after no verdict. Henry Charles Jones and William Thompson charged with breaking and entering and theft. Thompson convicted of receiving. Bach sentenced to two years hard labor each. George Lovelock found guilty of breaking and entering twice with theft and receiving. two years hard labor on each conviction, cumulative. Henry Downes acquitted. James Brown acquitted. Denie Mulheron found guilty of vehicle neglect and causing grievous bodily harm. later discharged after not guilty verdict on remainder. Frederick Farnell bail forfeited for stealing a banjo. case unresolved.
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Murray
Darlinghurst
Wiliam Warren
Laddington
Henry Williams
Jono Prat
Pearce
Charles Williams
Portugal
Queensland
Victoria
Vic
Hugh M'Hugh
William Lacey
Erskineville
William Harrison
Henry Charles Jones
William Thompson
Sims Lever
T Waverley
Lime Lever
Jones
Thompson
Bach
George Lovelock
William Reid
Newtown
George Sparkes
Camperdown
Henry Charles Downes
Sydney
Simon James M‘carthy
James Brown
Jessie Nichola
Denie Mulheron
Redfern
Frederick Norden
Frederick
Frederick Squire Farnell
Henrietta Falk
Captain Scott’s discharge praised as creditors paid
In a bankruptcy hearing, Captain William Scott’s discharge was celebrated after his creditors were fully paid. Barrister R K Manolog argued to annul sequestration, noting the 20s to £1 offered in a Palmer affidavit, and the Registrar granted the annulment. Scott, residing in Ireland, had previously inherited via marriage to the widow of the late Hon. James White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. K. Manolog
William Scott
Scott
Palmer
Ireland
Influence debates on Harbor Trust Bill in Assembly
In a Wednesday Assembly debate on the Harbor Trust Bill, speakers attacked the influence of various political forces. Mr Reid and others warned of billet-hunting influence while Mr Gillith argued influence is just one factor among others. Mr Meagher added sectarian and petticoat influence as a further case, and the Chairman of Committees curtailed the discussion to avoid a prolonged clash.
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Reid
A. H. Griilth
Meagher
Public Service Board
Pameless
Cost of Historical Records Reveals Labor Details
Parliament reviews Mr. James Bapcheck’s London transcription work for the Historical Records of New South Wales. Appointed April 13, 1887, at a daily rate later raised. now paid £52 to £54 monthly. Duties include six daily hours, six days weekly. Parliament has allocated £13,248 for the project with £12,897 spent so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleck
James Bapcheck
London
Henry Parkes
New South Wales
Homebush Stock Sales Brisk After Quality Cattle Rally
The Homebush yarding showed generally fair quality cattle with prime heavy bulls scarce. Prices reached up to £11 15s for prime heavies, with bids to £9 11s for yard extras and £8 11s for good cows. Sheep throughput totaled 25,608 with varied demand as prime crossbred and merino wethers and ewes sold across multiple price ranges.
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Homebush
Beauty Pimples Cure Promoted by Liver Action
An old advertisement extols Bile Beans as the remedy for facial pimples by cleansing the liver and digestive organs. It claims purer blood and clearer skin, saying the product works best after other cures fail. Boxes sold widely at 1.9440 per large box, containing nearly twice the small boxes.
Extraordinary Case in New Zealand Faces Trial
Christchurch police court heard Henry Styche a confidential lewyer's clerk and footballer was committed for trial on a charge of attempting to procure Dr Clayton to murder his wife Elizabeth Styche. A series of anonymous letters and a planned £200 payment to a doctor were discussed as evidence with expert testimony on a damaged typewriter linking Styche to the letters. Bail was set at £500 with two sureties.
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Christchurch
N.Z
Henry Vincent Styche
Lewyer
Loving
Clayton
Elizabeth Styche
Wellington
Stringer
West
Medico
Sos. Stringer
Lfe
Styche
F. B. Sapsford
Stuehe
Charles Horace Gilby
Forskins and Wallabies Trade Terms Across Skins List
Fragmented list of animal skins with per dozen and per unit pricing for kangaroo, wallaroo, wallaby, goats, and opossum varieties. Describes averages, ranges, faulty notes, and assorted grades. Also includes CADBURY’S COCOA and marketing lines, with scattered product phrases.
Scott's Emulsion Promises Health for Delicate Children
An excerpt extols Scott's Emulsion as a safe practical food aid that boosts appetite, complexion, energy, and weight in frail children. A detailed 1899 letter from Wallsall England testimonies a niece's dramatic improvement, praising the remedy and urging wider use and disclosure.
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Scott
Alexandria-street
Wallsall
England
Ethel Busst
Joseph Walters
W.E.R
Sears
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South Africa
N.S. W
Majvor Fiaschi
Derby
Australasia
Belmore
Mr. J. Godfrey
Propeller
Licorice
Misty Morn
F. Braddick
Goldsmith
Flora
Carisalma
R. Coombes
Cariselma
Golaemith
J. Howan
Clement
Rosailind
CHESS
Darlinghurst Sessions
Woods
Homebush Stock Sales
Sunlight
Pamph
New Zealand
WD Poultry
Forskins
Wallaby
Swamp
Rock
Cadbury's
Cadiitlers
Time
Adelaide
Euro
WJONS
Abel's
Abel & Co., Ltd
Samson
Naturty
Elkad
Ayer
Br. J.C. Ayer
Ewell, Mass., U.S.A
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