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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1926
Page
2
Race cards reveal fourteen handicap entries with Flying Handicap and Fourteen Hands divisions. Notable runners include Firey Brelnion Waracre and Imelda for prominent bets, while early odds favor Waracre and Imelda. The feature event lists Prince Leonard and Golden Bomb as leading options with cautious expectations for the Mile Cup race.
A Newtown court fined local butchers for selling indelicate preservatives used to extend meat. Attorney Penny argued the case and challenged the evidence while the defense urged caution in applying penalties.
A stern Victorian magistrate condemns two defendants for violent acts against a constable in Glan Oak. One received sentences of four months imprisonment for assault and resisting arrest, while a second offender noted provocation and lack of previous records. The judge warned punishment could have been harsher if rage had prevailed.
In North Sydney Court Robert Haguet, 27, described as a jiu jitsu instructor of French descent, faced charges after a November 2 incident on Millery Road opposite Picture Theatre where he allegedly wrestled with youths on a footpath. He was convicted on one charge and fined on two others for related alleged misconduct and rough handling by police.
An unclear OCR fragment describes a confrontation on a path near a berth, with threats and violent actions. It mentions a person named Pikees and a witness, and notes an arrest following a violent incident. The readable text is garbled but implies a street confrontation and police involvement.
The Central Criminal Court declared a Erskineville man insane after a meeting led by Dr Les Srupa at Water Basin Long Bay Gaol. The accused, linked to a double murder of Mary Ann Cox and Bibel baud Galetts, was deemed unfit for trial with a temporary release to be reviewed. Authorities allege a pattern of meglomaniacal behavior over three months prior. The victims were found dead in George Street with stab wounds and bloodied clothing. the suspect was detained pending further proceedings.
Constable Radel at Hew town Court hears Willey Mell Petersen fined for disturbance on November 28 at Palersiam. Neighbors described a chaotic 10:00 pm party in Grisor Street with several inebriated men and a near-violent confrontation, a woman screaming and an officer assaulted during the response. Witnesses called the gathering a very rowdy affair with a supply of alcohol noted.
A government dockyard in Keys cantic offers pipes at cost after a main burst caused widespread disruption in northern districts. Officials cite lack of lateral rigidity and multiple pillar failures as reasons to replace the damaged line with reinforced steel. The Water Board has stated work will proceed to restore supply.
A railway employee from Eat Multiand sought an order for restitution of conjugal rights against Alma Mery Echoe. The judge noted evidence of alleged misconduct but found it not clearly meritorious, ordering paying costs and considering further action. The proceedings referenced threats to burn a church and violence, with testimonies about urging self harm and threats to harm others.
The Chief Secretary announced orders for the appointment of 26 additional commissioned officers in the NSW Police Force. The request originated from the Commissioner of Totice to the Dooly Government.
Avroney W. Wremolom, 22, traveler, and Eric Ward, a motor mechanic, appeared at Gestry Court on two counts of making bad cheques. Ward received 14 days imprisonment on one charge and a 12 month good behaviour bond on another. They were ordered to pay costs and compensation. Ward’s license was revoked.
In a Gori Court session two women were fined for shoplifting. Howard and Marie Wor appeared with others including Mr Gates CHM. Howard was fined £1 with other penalties, while Hanon U8 faced a fine or a brief period of detention.
The P and O line warns passengers that the Bolawis service will not reach Erin until Saturday morning. The delay is blamed on overtime disruptions at the port, causing a knock-on effect for the Woolloomooloo schedule and related connections.
In a fragmented weather chart the Evening News notes sultry heat with high humidity and chances of rain. Forecasts indicate sultry conditions across regions with hot afternoons and unsettled evenings in several districts.
Mrs. Elizabeth Moore, distraught, sought divorce from John Alan Moore after reporting he consorted with another woman at Nielsen Park. A detective identified the other woman who confirmed their affair, prompting Moore to defend the actions as mere lies.
Garbled OCR fragment mentions a union overhaul and multiple names. Readable bits indicate Maunganni and references to time and final runtar. No clear events, dates, or outcomes available for a coherent summary.
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