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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1925
Page
2
Mn RE O'Malloran, secretary to the Parliamentary Labor Party, acted for his father in the race for a seat on the Legislative Council. The matter sparked questions about legitimacy and potential conflicts amid Labor Cabinet considerations.
Stanwyck Stony out of the 0 C Summer Cup this afternoon as Arustenity from Randwick races leaves Bracy Weld with poor prospects against Dainty Deere. The 4q.6 Handicap will be Grany's easiest event, with a possibility of entering Til the Cup next week.
Weather chart notes mixed signals with partial coverage across regions. Meteorology discusses a pressure trough and a weak system near Melbourne, while higher winds and light showers are forecast elsewhere.
A Melbourne constable saved a building from fire after an attempt to set petrol alight at a warehouse. Police forced entry through petrol fumes, extinguished flames near machinery valued at 27000, and two men were remanded for a week with substantial bail. A woman had been targeted and suspects offered motive tied to political payoffs. The incident led to court actions today.
Amid chaotic scenes at Cooma Street last night collisions between buses were narrowly averted. The mayor Ald Turner warned that worse is to come as council weighs bus traffic safety and future congestion plans in the Harstville rail corridor.
The Carinthia will arrive from Wellington, New Zealand, early Monday morning and stop at Hobart after noon Tuesday. The ship will not be open to the public, and crew size, voyage length, and provisions illustrate the scale of a round-the-world cruise on Cunard’s Aquitania.
Divorce court stayed busy through the year with petitions and settlements. The tally through December shows 165 petitions filed and 280 cases concluded, including several jury actions where damages were claimed from correspondents.
Mary George aged about 30 of Boylston Street was struck by a motor vehicle in Osferd Street Paddington. She and her infant were taken by Central District Ambulance to Sydney Hospital with internal injuries and concussions.
A court record notes BEER TO CONSTABLE Rober Roper of Bankstown was fined twenty pounds at Burwood Gown today for selling beer while acting as a constable. The case cites Kenned am amplrit merchant and mentions a quantity sold, with Shattlet identified as the constable on duty at 5.0 pm.
The Sutherland Laws Development Co reports a low-level mining shaft pressure due to swelling groundwater, with heavy timbering and equipment failures delaying progress. The reef remains underfoot and widening uncertain, while timber supply and fiber lining are adjusted to maintain a safe retreat of water as work resumes.
Fragmentary OCR lists various Melbourne bonds, prices, and trade terms with numerous garbled fragments. Mentions include currency figures, months, and names obscured by errors, preventing clear event or outcome determination.
A fragmented note records a signing involving B Orchard stock and company officers with names like Martin and Se beta. The text is unclear but indicates an endorsement or agreement tied to a patient or port term.
In a Central Cavre case Eric Surry, Laslie Arthur Pattersen, and two others faced assault charges after a December 12 incident on Elizabeth Street. The complainant alleged multiple blows to face and heel within 19 minutes. Defense argued, bail was refused.
In a court record, Advy Campbell states the dog has never bitten more than six bones in the fire while Constable Spencer testifies about walking the path when a tall blue vehicle mob is fined 23 and 14 shillings for keeping an unruly dog.
The net value of the estate of Mr Gameel Bur Wil a retired storekeeper of Camp beltown who died October 22 is announced for probate. Borat appointed as executors and trustees with Bert, Barmuel Bur and Edward John Hiro as legatees. He left £41 12s to his mother Hannah Bur ch and bequeathed property to his sister Martha Andrews. Subject to prior bequests the estate was left for the widow, children, and proud children.
Christmas Eve broadcast announces carols from St Wee Cathedral at 10 00 in Cooge Beach time. The Pee walle will play from fieldsight until Christmas morning with bells heard across the coast. The Chairtimman may speak from the Lecture Hall in the evening, announcing plans for Christmas Day.
Veranies Mary Callaghan of George nar Canterbury reported that her husband and another man chased her around the yard under a violent scene in which a teapot was used to strike. The husband faced charges for threatening words and assault.
An unclear report notes concerns about children's schooling in Bua with the Education Board cited. The fragment mentions years of effort and a failing measure, urging renewed focus on access and guidance for students. Further readable details are unavailable in the fragment.
Burwood Court this day heard Frederick Whitlam Bracey pursue possession of furniture and other goods valued at £10 from his wife. The wife did not appear. the order was made for the return of the property.
In Parliament the Minister pledged to bring under the Commissioner the tram service Sydney to Earlwood and noted rising bus competition while urging authorities to keep the tram network up to date. The Willoughby school lands matter was discussed with plans to dispose of frontages by public auction, not private sale. Shortage of teachers led to increased allowances for service volunteers. Education Minister cited actions to ease strain. The Rogues Gallery extension and police matters were touched on, with discussions on records and photos of criminals. Railway and steel works plans were outlined, including Fort Kemblair and the Mosco Vele Port Kembla line, with potential job creation. Bunnerong Road congestion and unemployment relief for La Perouse receivers were addressed. The Widows Printing Act was expected to come into operation once machinery is ready, possibly January. Coal mining troubles and tribunal actions were mentioned, with responses awaited from organizations.
Mr W Todhunter of the Broken rerry Co is to receive a reception from the Bishead executive of the returned Boldines leader Profemer Grott Fiatcher of Bris bane who has arrived bydmey for the Wecutins.
Court hearing on rental reductions for tenants across multiple addresses. Joseph Hill faced weekly charges of £2 0s 2d later reduced to £10s. Jane Barr’s four rooms at Crownminster were cut to one pound per week. Liverpools Road occupant Mile Jane Secolen’s rent reduced. Josephine Easterbrook’s Campbell Street tenancy adjusted. further reductions noted for four rooms and kitchen at Mascot Manor Street amid landlords’ actions.
A fragmented listing mentions entries related to band broadcasting during a week in various districts and municipalities across Armidale City, Sydney regions, and surrounding areas. The scattered terms include localities, districts, and municipal references, with several transit and tramway mentions interwoven in a maze of place names.
An injured jockey, Jack Furcant, at Trinsfoor Private Hospital today showed condition changes after a severe brain injury when the horse Tulllue fell during Saturday’s race at Manmer Valley Fates.
Armidale racing card lists weights and entries for Saturday races including DARMCAP 4 F, FIRGT MAIDEN 4 F, NOVICE TLARDICAP, and SVEWARDG HANNUAP. Notable entrants include Prince Charlie, Leac Darrimare, Getde Kingtitia, Deten's Pride Ber Haper, and Bortere with varying weights.
The railway commissioners have inspectors like Mr. Gualing in Bala. The note hints at training value and potential benefits for railway operations and personnel readiness in the region.
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