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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1925
Page
2
The North Shore suffers another blackout from sunset to around 90 pm while Willoughby and Manly lose power. City electricity chief Mr. Mating blames a fault at one of the cables and says crews were dispatched quickly to fix the fault and confer on the issue.
Returned Australian soldiers face hardship as canning industries struggle to support families after war. Farmers warn of oversupply and foreign competition while advocates urge government help to stabilize prices and keep fruit markets steady in London.
Two policemen faced charges after a beer drinking incident at Sanderson's boat shed. The accused pleaded not guilty to possessing beer and aiding breaches of law. Prosecution alleged the officers sold or shared beer with others, while defense argued the policemen acted as accomplices in a burglary investigation. Trial delayed awaiting further evidence.
A parliamentary question regarding a newspaper report alleging a bribery plot to influence Labor members in December 1925 prompts a direct reply. The source notes the prime minister’s response and mentions an inquiry proposal, with the responder asserting confidence in former Labor members and denoting intent to investigate.
A fragmented transcript describes a carnival event on December 8 with a £300 prize and rain contingency payments, mixed with political commentary on Australian fruit exports and wartime rhetoric urging national unity and economic self-reliance. It references Manly Town Mall, policy conditions, and export expectations, noting shifts in fruit export shares and national sentiment.
The Australian Meat Council chair E Bel MLA warns that brand identity is eroding as distribution channels shift from producers to retailers. He notes consumer confusion and difficulty in marketing Australian products in Great Britain amid regulatory and market pressures.
Wanderoo monkeys recently arrived in Western India are among the most valuable small species. They are hard to catch due to high activity and roam the malaria Giride region. Anxious to protect them, hunters avoid disturbing the two fine Wandoron specimens near Taronga.
Report notes Gowing’s substantial sale to Union Santrea of a city site. The announcement references the EvenLag7 News as the source and mentions a plan tied to a local property, with details unclear due to garbled OCR. Further confirmation needed from official records.
A disputed message claims Mr. Nema LeAy influenced services on the Bankstown line during peak hours. The reply, forwarded to council, signals ongoing investigations into alleged corruption and operational disruption.
Butter prices drop 1d per pound wholesale while retail ranges inch up from 1/11 to 2 a dozen. Cabbages and beans show minor shifts as poms and other vegetables fluctuate amid unclear figures and local market chatter.
John O Mara a 60 year old boarder attacked Mrs Barratt at her residence in Paddington after a dispute over drinking. Evidence shows the assailant seized a weapon and wounded the woman before being restrained. The incident occurred December 4 and prompted a warrant for arrest.
Ratepayers complain to Ryde Council about data insufficiency and alleged missteps in land drainage. Alderman Coleman notes the issue and calls for a formal engineer’s report to address the voting and turnout concerns.
The High Court today prepared to deliver judgment on heirs as corpus applications involving Messrs. Walah and Johnson. Judges aimed to clear up the departure matter and finalize the decision promptly.
Reports from Bathurst describe frequent snake attacks on settlers around the Experiment Farm and nearby Rockte districts. H. Young and Mr Lindsay aided by removing snakes to prevent bites as locals note unusually high venomous snake activity and sightings of multiple species.
At Central Court two men and a third are charged after a linen press was found broken in a hotel lane. A portion of bedding and clothing were recovered, with police connecting the items to a theft valued at 192 shillings. The trio, including George Albert Fearn, appeared for the alleged burglary and theft.
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