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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1910
Page
10
Incomplete OCR fragment notes a late cable news item received today. No clear names, dates, or events are readable to identify a concrete story or outcome.
The article notes King Leopold’s estate valued at 23,600,000 after government service. Daughters Princess Louise Stephanie and Clementine hold shares and securities around 1,200,000, with chateau Valincourt and two villas at Ostend. Stephanie willing to compromise, Louise and Stephanie face forthcoming hearing over 100,000.
Lusnow Wednesday Evening reports that in relation to the deferred cables proposal the delay of messages at lower rated connections has been practically fixed to not exceed 24 hours.
According to the Board of Trade monthly return for November, UK imports increased by 2,479,401 pounds, exports at 2,876.07 pounds, and home exports of 706,718 pounds, compared with the corresponding month in 1919.
The weekly wheat estimate notes American wheat stock at 74 814 000 bushels according to La Venderrot's figures cited in the evening edition. The data point reflects a large inventory level and indicates market implications for supply.
The Duke of Pi notifies treasurers to pay his debts totaling £60,000 as per the King of Italy's decree. The note references the Tribe of Opera and ex-King Manuel of Portugal.
Wednesday evening a meteorite fell in Los Pon, demolishing a stable and causing damage to adjoining properties. Residents reported a bright flash followed by a loud boom as debris scattered, minor injuries were reported but no deaths. Local authorities began an investigation into the meteorite's trajectory and potential hazards.
London Wednesday evening reports the National Bank of New Zealand has declared a dividend of ten percent.
London reports a substantial donation from John Pewy to Birmingham totaling £40,000 to complete a picture gallery. The gift funds the project managed by John Penury and Sons, proprietors of the Birmingham Daily Post.
A garbled World’s End Methodist report lists pastors, preachers, teachers, and a large number of church workers with scattered figures. the fragmentary item mentions a seminar and a Tuesday event in the Methodist context.
A garbled report notes a refusal by a Miz to restrain the Gramophone Company from publishing works. Composer and critic Mr Thi Manektin is mentioned in relation to the dispute with the Filly Telegraph.
Advices from Wentpal Atri plate say the Sultans of Massalit and Wadai attacked a French force in the Western Sondon, but were repulsed with many dead and wounded. The Sultan of Tadyedagin was among the dead and the Sallam of Wadal wounded. French casualties were heavy.
The London auction of Australian and New Zealand tallow saw offerings with several lots sold. Prices included mutton and fine medium qualities with varied prices. detailed figures appear partially obscured by OCR but indicate active bidding and sale of a portion of the tallow consignments.
Professor Reichenheim presents spectra studies from Charlottenburg showing solar prominences as anode rays streaming from positively charged nuclei, a Wednesday evening implication in Prussia.
The latest election returns show Cork City two seats won by W OBrien Indep Nationalist 65867 Maurice Healy O Brien 5367 W Remmond Nationalist 22 4746 A Roche Redmondite CTams In January W OBrien 4535 Roche 4438 Healy 420 Murphy Nationalist 3776 Sir Pragerald Independent 2061 Worcestershire East Right Hon Austen Chamberlain Unionist led over Filton Young by a 56 percent majority in January with 1264 to 6906 The Dundee debate featured Churchill Wilkie Lloyd and Glass with Scrymgeour Prohibitionist noting Churchill and Wilkie had large majorities.
Air A J Balfour telegraphs to Mr Valeri Astor Unionist candidate for Plymouth arguing referendum removes plural voting and prevents gross inequalities from large constituency sizes.
Thatlowing was the state of parties this morning with England at 101, Scotland 11, Wales 1, Inland Redmonttes 26 152. For England 185, Scotland 3, Ireland 5 146.
Leaders from Unionists and Liberals clash over Home Rule policy. A J Balfour warns of burdens and dangers if accepted, while Redmond’s policy is accused of keeping the people ignorant. Sir Edward Grey argues Home Rule would not mean separation but warns of risks and sacrifices. Protests cite Ireland as a separate country risk.
In Lancaster a Unionist Earl favors relinquishing his Lords seat to serve the state better. At Tavistock the Earl of Selborne calls the veto plan childish. In Stourbridge Mr George Wyndham predicts voters will oppose the Government on constitutional change and warns a constitution cannot stand with only half the electorate.
The Times notes no clear shift in opinion since January and predicts Home Rule will be settled by Mr. Redmond's plan, while Liberal papers forecast a London driven Tory defeat. The Daily News calls it the London election breaking Tory power, and the Daily Chronicle urges Tory rout. The Financial News expects another general election and a redistribution scheme before then.
London reports the King will attend the opening concert of the Festival of Empire at the Crystal Palace. Agents General back Australia’s offer of free space worth up to £29,000 to advertise immigration policy, while Melbourne notes Minister Batchelor will not fund the Commonwealth’s participation in the festival.
St Petersburg reports the government supports Krups plan to outfit iron works at Marlupol on the Sea of Azov with an armor plant despite a £1,009,000 vote to equip national armor works at Yehra-Abo. Novoe Vremya denounces the move as improper for Germany to gain a foothold in the Black Sea.
London wool sale figures show 43 000 bales to home buyers 59 900 to the Continent and 1 200 to the United States with 8 000 bales held over. Good merinos sold well with little change, while short and faulty grades fell. Greasy crossbreds were scarce and generally advanced. Prices for best merino lambs declined about 5 percent. crossbreds unchanged. Privex details list buyers and yard figures for Tuesday sale.
Government rejects Duma recommendation to spend 100000 pounds to make universal education practical in Russia. The move, discussed in St Petersburg on a Wednesday, halts plans for broad educational expansion.
St Petersburg reports Count Leo Tolstoy has appealed to Interior Minister Stolypin to annul his father's will as the Tolstoy family presses to carry out the estate plan.
A large crowds attend a first aid demonstration in Sydney showing ambulance techniques and stretcher work. Officials including Lord and Lady Cadogan and the Lord Mayor view displays while participants improvise medical gear, and drills test proficiency for the Challenge Shield with 11 injured forms laid out for hospital triage.
Balmain residents oppose a council plan to raise £48,000 by loan and a higher rate to buy private interests and widen Darling Street. A government sanction was sought, a commission held an inquiry, and the report condemned the proposal. The defeat pleased property owners and local associations alike.
Geologists announce a possible new dating clue for Australia’s continent and its geological timeline. At a Royal Society meeting in Sydney, W S Dunn described fossils found in the Balmain pottery shaft at depth, suggesting mixing of plant fossils from two different periods and a result with broad implications for world geology. Further discussion promised at a later date.
Miss Annie J. Beans pupils, aided by Miss Neille Mannacci and Messrs R Palmer and J Rein, gave a pianoforte recital at Waverley Hall Bond Junction. Violin and piano selections featured works by Atorer Gounod Chopin Mendelssohn and others. Several local girls and boys took part, including Leslie Vinton Rupert Farman and Christ ie Wride. Also noted, coach Thomas Forsythe, 48, died suddenly in Bombala amid flu like illness and measles reports. Mount Victoria association sought a subway crossing replacing an overbridge, and Narromine Peak line railway opens officially Saturday with ministerial attendance.
Couradde Esiste Limited registered December 6 with capital of E1000 and 2 shares to acquire interests in mining and property near Narre, with directors including J. G Rankin, H. Savage, D. L. Garner and others. Holveaben Gold' Petts Limited registered with capital E600 to acquire the Macquar ne Gold Mining Company interest. first directors listed. Phillip Political Labor League congratulates RD Meagher on his election as Chairman of Committees of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly.
A test-cab collision on College Street near Boomerang Street injured driver Ernest Milliwell and three occupants: Clarence Cummings a country visitor, Claude Martin of Er Skineville Road Newtown, and others. The wreck damaged the vehicle and street lights, but none suffered serious harm. Police and authorities investigated during parliamentary recess amid damaged lines and scattered wires.
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