Sectionists and Labour in flux over grain duties debate
In a parliamentary clash, sectionists and Labour members argue for state control of production and distribution while protectionists claim they support consumers. The debate highlights tactical moves to protect profits, with Labour facing a dilemma over protesting grain and fodder duties. A NZ offer from Mr Seddon is viewed skeptically amid historical aid references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labour Party
Carruthers
Labour
Unteruthers
Law
Thoew
Seddon
New Zealand
Mme. Melba
United States
England
Parliament Defeats Carruthers on Drought Relief Move
In last night's Legislative Assembly debate Mr Carruthers failed to secure approval for ministerial action to ease drought and grain duties. An amended clause limits Ministry action to a future necessity and hints at State intervention in business, a compromise praised by Ministerialists and Labour supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carruthers
Legislative Assembly
Labour Party
Strained Relations Over Rainfall Report in Sydney Debate
A Burwood member pressed the Premier for official rainfall news and drought relief claims. Sir John Lee offered cautious remarks and revealed a rainfall easing, blaming strained relations with the press for limited information. The Premier warned newspapers may not amplify the drought's end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burwood
Sydney
Australia
Sir John Lee
Extra inch of wicket width urged by MCC sub committee
The Marylebone Cricket Club sub committee is urged to implement resolutions from county captains at Lord's to widen the wicket by an extra inch. The change aims to curb flat batting and exhausted bowlers by demanding greater skill, possibly prompting new defensive techniques and a higher standard of play. The plan includes a week devoted to the Dogland versus Australia team matches, noted as a proposed feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marylebone Cricket Club
Lord's
Itfe
Dogland
Australia
Change in Wicket Width Promises Game Improvement
The proposal to alter wicket width could reshape cricket strategy and timing. If adopted, it would prolong test series and allow three matches to settle world superiority, delivering clearer competition and increased spectator enjoyment.
A Thirsty Job at Cataract Dam A Brew Pub Clash
Mr M Gowen questions Minister for Public Works about rival applications to open a public house at the Cataract Dam camp. Two applicants lead the field as O Sullivan contemplates hotel, shebeen, or a nearby Appin monopoly. The exchange highlights delays and cross examination tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M'Gowen
Peblic Works
Cataract
O'Sullivan
Appin
M’gowen
Mr. M.gowen
Dawn
North Sydney Legislators Complain About Bath Fees
A visiting group of legislators from Macquarie Street complained they were overcharged at Lavender Bath in North Sydney. The municipal baths, charging about fourpence for an adult male including towels, left officials unsure exactly how much was paid. The party felt fleeced as the waters returned to normal and the council weighs reducing the rites for male adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Sweet Bay
Macquarie-street
Too Much to Expect from Australian Plough Trade
In Melbourne a speaker condemns the drop in duties on agricultural implements to 12 4 per cent arguing many artisans rely on imported machinery. He cites a tender for 1000 ploughs at £2 10s 4d each to South Africa that was ignored as Boer farmers prefer simpler tools. He warns Boer visitors may not place orders, and suggests Australians will favor foreign makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Menger
Canada
America
Sui
South Africa
Mauger
Hatters Case discussion and Wise denial in Legislative Council
The article reports that Mr Wise denies plans to resign from the Ministry and that the Attorney General’s claim about the Legislative Council’s power to discuss the Hatters Case is incorrect. It notes the council cannot decide the case, which lies with Commonwealth authorities, though the case affects state industries and warrants discussion and opinion transmission to the Federal Ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wise
Legislative Council
Hatters
Just Before Sleep, Liver Tablets Promise Renewal
An ad urges that taking Chamberlain's Stomechami Liver Tablets before retiring will restore tone and vitality by morning. The copy claims relief from sluggish liver, dullness, biliousness and constipation and notes the price as one shilling and sixpence, available from all dealers.
Saturday Afternoon Excursions Reported At Local Wharf
fragmented notice describes a Saturday afternoon excursion from Newcastle to Senet Rives with a fare of two shillings and sixpence, stating a start around 1414 toma and a return trip by foot of ket street, price listed as 2 0.
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Newcastle
Toma
Senet Rives
Sacupday
Disorder in Assembly during gag division described
Report of a Wednesday Legislative Assembly session noting disorder during a gag division to insert an amendment on fodder duties. Tellers and members clashed, with a heated exchange between Law and Kelly, Brunker protesting, and Fitzpatrick eventually restoring order as tensions eased.
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Legislative Assembly
Webster
Carruthers
Law
Kelly
D. Storey
O'Sullivan
J.C. L. Fitzpatrick
Mr. Fitzpatrick
Mr. J. Fitzpatrick
Clarke
Henry Clarke
Cohen
Mr. Clarke
Parkes Divorce Case In Sydney Courts
Varney Parkes the architect sues for divorce from Isabella Cameron Parkes alleging adultery with William Billerwell. The case details scenes of alleged infidelity at multiple cottages, statements by witnesses, and conflicting testimony about confesssions, with the court noting evidentiary limits on certain statements. The proceedings include counterclaims of misconduct by the husband and references to letters and items found in the household.
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Varney Parkes
Isabella Cameron Parkes
Murray
William Billerwell
Jaeths Simpson
Ralston
Kelynack
J. H
Respondent
Mr. Whitfeld
Sydney
Billerwell
Aillerell
Parkes
Whitfeld
Liverbeol
Walt
Scotland
Farce in the Assembly Over An Offhand Remark
In a Wednesday night session the Legislative Assembly debate devolved into a farce as motions to adjourn were argued while Mr. Sullivan was absent. Crick refused to withdraw an offensive remark, apologies followed, and the uproar persisted until the episode ended amid calls for order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Assembly
P. H. Sullivan
J. Fitzpatrick
Rylstone
Fitzpatrick
Inter- Vals
Mr. Crick
Mr. Ashton
Mr. Willis
Alck
South Africa
Goulburn
Mr. O'Sullivan
Hon
Mr.Sullivan
Mr. Ashwin
Division Chaos In Legislative Assembly Over Treasury Bills
In a late night session the chamber erupted after a failed gag on Mr Waddell. Mr Cohen pressed the minister for lands as the Speaker urged order while accusations flew about words allegedly spoken by the minister for works.
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Waddell
Treasury
Legislative Assembly
Cohen
After the Plague Court Decides Against Christen in Eviction Suit
In the Banco Court Charles Christen sen sues Sir John Lee for unlawful eviction from Kidmans buildings at George Market and York streets. Lee, trustee for Gilbert, pleads not guilty and sets off rent. A short jury retirement ends with a verdict for the defendant. Also Caddart’s Cocoa advertised as pure and unadulterated.
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Banco ‘Court
Charles Christensen
Sir John Lee
Deing
Kidman
George, Market
York Streets
Henry William Gilbert
Legislative Assembly Night Session Passes Several Bills
At 2.10 this morning the Legislative Assembly debated the Treasury Bills BIL with clashes over a gag motion. A motion to forward the usual message to the Legislative Council passed 64 to 22. Richmond Bridge Bill second reading approved 65 to 6, committee stage passed without amendment, third reading set for next sitting. Registration of Firms Bill amendments from the Council were agreed to. The House was counted out at 3.40 a.m.
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Legislative Assembly
Treasury
Legislative Council
Levy
David Storey
Speaker
Waddell
Ferguson
Richmond Bridge
J. C. L. Fitzpatrick
E. M. Clark
O'Sullivan
Rain covers three fourths of New South Wales report
The government wires to the Agent-General for press publication the fact that rain has fallen over more than three quarters of New South Wales. W T Porter of the Victorian Department of Agriculture is appointed customs officer at Tintaldra for NSW and Victoria. Harry Passmore, assistant landing surveyor, is made secretary in the minister's office. George Pratt, grocer of King Street Newtown, advertises low prices and co operative coupons.
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New South Wales
W. T. Porter
Department of Agriculture
Tintaldra
Victoria
Harry Passmore
Department of Trade and Customs
Geo. Pratt
King Street
Newtown
Burglar Boom Hits Suburban Lewisham and Surrounds
A wave of house robberies grips Sydney area suburbs including Dulwich Hill Woollahra and Petersham. Thieves target stores and residences, stealing till money and jewelry while occupants are unaware. Police assign plain clothes to catch prowlers. several cases note daytime thefts and a notable gapped dream theft incident as a curious detail. Thousands in jewelry and silverware reported missing across multiple streets and districts.
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Dulwich Bill
Wm. J. Webber
Denison Road
Toothill Street
Lewisham
Geo. C. Wylie
Constitution Road
Dulwich Hill
Middleton
Crean Street
Woollahra
Constance Coveny
Lower
Potts Point
Darting Point
John J. Jacobs
Westbourne Street
Petersham
H. J. Norris
Norton-street
Leichhardt
Bathurst street man charged with attempted murder by drowning
Thomas Smith a 36 year old laborer faced Central Police Court on a charge of attempting to drown May Haymarsh on December 7. Senior constable Whalen testified to finding Haymarsh near Bathurst street in an exhausted state with head injuries after the struggle in a yard near the wharf. Haymarsh described being dragged toward water and assaulted as Smith tried to pull her into a water course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Police Court
Smithers
Thomas Smith
Labourer
May Haymarsh
Thomas Whelan
Herbert
Bathurst-street
Eily
Druitt-street
Smith
Witgees
Gael
Whalen
Bathurst Street
Jones Brothers
Wood and
Barker Lane
Iaet
Kentstreet
Weelloomooles
Hyde Park
Woolloomooloo
Park-street
Kent-street
Fowler-street
Bathuret Street
Jones
Public meeting seeks relief as cattle die from thistle in Gundagai
At Wentworth a public meeting carried several resolutions demanding government relief for distressed settlers and urging water conservation works. J Butler of Reaverieg, 62 Cowper Street, noted concerns about weed, coal, and produce pricing at low coupon cooperative stores.
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Gundagai
Wentworth
J. Butler
Cowper-street Reaverieg
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Ann Preddey
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George
Robert Blaydon
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Adelaide
George Flaydon
M. Coster
E. Coates
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Moran
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