Parliament Bills Pass Both Houses in New South Wales Session
The work of the current New South Wales Parliament nears completion with a list of Bills that have passed both houses. Key measures include appropriation, police amendment, public service superannuation, and various railway and tramway projects along with municipal and public works reforms. The Estimates are being considered and Parliament is set to proceed with further business.
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Consolidated Revenue Fund
Public Works Fund
Cowra
Cunowindra
Kyogié
Long Bay
Registrar-General's
Sutherland
Cronulla
Croatorn
Lithgow Zlevag
Te Billa
Great_ Northern Coal Company
Council
Church of England Clergy Provident Fund
Sydney
Pure Food
Sydney Corporation
Sydney Harbor Trust and Navigation
Cooma
Bombala
Nimbybelle
Spit
Manly
Harris-street
Evans-street
Balmain
Lismore
Church
Landa
Bethel Union Extension
St. James’ Parsonags Lands
Antending
Hay Irrigation Area Sees Strong Land Demand and Growth
In Hay area a robust demand for land till remains with 65 acres granted in the last trust meeting. Settlers shift to dairying and fodder, increasing holdings to scale ventures. Hay Butter Factory relies mainly on area settlers, with water supply limiting expansion. Trust water rates and plant upgrades discussed after a trustees report and inspector visit. Apricot and early peach crops are being marketed with strong fruit returns anticipated this season.
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W. 4
Allen
Hay
Commercial Traveller Adventure at Water Police Court
Henry Rumpt, a 29 year old clerk, faced theft charges for £10 taken from Sydney Hartley a commercial traveller on December 13. Hartley testified about loan requests aboard the steamer Moeraki en route to New Zealand, and Rumpt later denied receiving the note after change was arranged. Rumpt was committed for trial after evidence and witness confrontation.
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Henry Rumpt
Sydney
Samuel Artley
Hartley
Powler Street
Melbourne
New Zealand
Caid
Rumpf
Bank of Australasia
Beyer
Rumpt
Right of Way Upheld in Newcastle Equity Case
The High Court by majority upheld Horstal v Braye and Cohen in a Newcastle Equity Court suit to assert a right of way over Barton Street land. Justice Simpson decreed the appellants had the right of way, while Chief Justice and Justice Barton agreed the suit should be dismissed. Justice Isaacs dissented, saying the appeal should be dismissed with costs. The appeal was allowed and the suit decided.
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High Court
Horstal
Isaacs
Commonwealth Year Book reveals delays in 1907 statistics
The Commonwealth Statistician warns that late state returns from New South Wales Western Australia and Tasmania will push the 1907 statistics into 1909. Despite efforts, the annual registers and production statistics will appear later due to postponed state issuances and incomplete sections.
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Conference of Statisticians
New South Wales
West Australia
Tasmania
Commonwealth Statistician
Commonwealth
Mysterious Thursday Mails List Across Ports and Dates
A garbled shipping notice lists mails to Broadwater Wardell and ports in Shortland Holomon Islande British New Guinea via Beis Dane Bed Odoktown and Port Macquarie Tasmania Melbourne West Australia Adélatie Albay and Tammenia with times around 6.0 pm and 5.20 pm, referencing various routes and authorities.
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Broadwater
Wardell
Grafton
Shortland
Holomon Islande
British New Guinéa
Dane Bed Odoktown
Port Macquarie
Tasmania
Melbourne
West Austra
Tammenia
Rail safety questions on invented system to prevent collisions
In the New South Wales Legislative Assembly Mr Broughton questioned the Treasurer about a letter from Mr A R Angus claiming an invention to prevent railway collisions within specified limits and requesting a test at the inventor's expense. Mr Waddell replied railways strive to prevent accidents and that arrangements exist to secure safety.
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Angus
Waddell
Proposal Under Consideration Influences Paper Laying
The report notes Mr. Angus' proposal is under consideration and suggests laying papers on the table presently could gain advantage. This reflects a parliamentary tactic discussed in the session.
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Angus
A Stern Mother at Tyrone Trial Urges Severe Penalty
In Omagh County Tyrone Ireland the trial of M Cormick for stealing £2 25 8 from farmer ONeill hears the defendant’s mother plead for the harshest punishment. The judge questions her, noting her unkind stance, and the case is adjourned on the solicitor’s suggestion.
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St Omagh
Tyrone
Ireland
M'Cormick
O'Neill
London letter on tip and gun delays in Scottish shoot
A letter signed An Owner of Shooting, published in a London paper, recounts a Scottish shoot. A gentleman traveled to two houses, sent tips to a keeper, waited for his gun, and faced delays over payments. The piece notes the keeper’s master paid nothing, relying on guests to provide tips. It also mentions Chamberlain’s Cholera Remedy sales.
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M Quest
London
Scotland
Lendon
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New South Wales Legislative Council
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