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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1910
Page
4
An explosion occurred Thursday morning at the Portland Cement Works in Devil's Side, London. The blast injured several workers including a gang of dockers and Japanese laborers. many were salted.
London sources report a planned reception at the jelly Rooms featuring Sir Geoeze fed and Lady Rid amid preparations by Madame Ada Crosalry. The notice notes social prominence and decorative details for the event.
Melbourne report records Mrs Armstrong and Matama Melba discussing a mansion project near Melbourne. Intende sa writle ter appears to reference a formal action or writ. Details are fragmentary but indicate construction plans and related legal language.
General Bain reports occasional heavy delta and highland gusts affecting northern districts while central areas see milder rain. NSW and Victoria weather stations log brisk winds, brief squalls, and scattered falls with town-by-town readings across Bendigo, Newcastle, and Merivale. accumulations vary from light showers to moderate totals as fronts move inland.
The Lawn Tennis Club held a championship round with event winners in open doubles and handicapped singles. Notable results include Wardell and Williams defeating Finlayson and Miss Chara in ladies and gents doubles handicaps, and von Bissing and Turton winning the open doubles. A near-miss accident occurred as a caretaker narrowly escaped a horse kick near the Sydney course.
Officials argued for an independent appeal court for public servants with a Supreme or District Court judge, two assessors, and crown appointment. Proposals covered appeals procedures, salary grading, promotions, retirement, and disciplinary actions, while debating court structure and impact on the Public Service Board.
The article discusses whether the Public Service Board should be the final governing body and appellate authority in the Commonwealth Public Service or if departmental or state boards should offer appeals. It notes concerns about consistency, centralization, and the potential need for a distinct appellate court within the service, weighing the impact on uniformity and administration.
In King and Company of Byker a partnership dispute arose before Mr. Tuutins Breet in Ne 1 Jury Court. James Cental Katha represents Tetiwus Jr, Ueeteuae and Mr bur Fay Unattiched. Defendants William Biesure King and Seb Hardinwn Masia deny the alleged arrangement to carry on a joint business, claiming an existing partnership and ownership by the plaintiffs. The case concerns shares in the Mack fortune and the proposed transfer of credit in Manguare Geld Musieg Company Limited and impacts of ownership and control on the expected partnership. The court heard arguments on whether the plaintiffs had a genuine partnership and whether specific share allocations and credits were properly made. The proceedings closed with requests to dismiss the plaintiffs’ claim and proceed accordingly.
A telegram from the Macleay River says the steamer Macleay struck a bar while crossing and leaked. She began returning to port to discharge cargo in making conditions. The crew included Captain Gescon Kelly, 68, long-time head of the Roman Catholic parish at Carcoar.
London mining and finance items show mixed activity with gains and declines across firms such as Strang Bauldes and Bank of NAW while Melbourne listings feature Adelaide fire sale notes and rising sugar prices. The report details investment interest in British and Australian entities, with references to Mount David and Mount Elliott, and notes late-session price movements and preferred shares in several banks.
Melbourne dispatch notes public concern over salting of West Berry Consols gold, with bore results showing seven fathoms of ground and similar appearance to ore traces. Company plans extended reef drive and financials, aiming to intersect potential channel ahead as work resumes under mine control.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate shipping delays and misrouted consignments affecting local merchants. Limited legible details mention errors possibly tied to bills of lading and transit routes, with unspecified dates and entities.
A man named as a bruiser aged 45 appeared before the Water Patire Court in Melbourne amid the Beatty Will case proceedings. He faces formal charges and is committed for trial at the Central Criminal Court as the Manly Court of Petty Sessions prepares to open tomorrow morning.
An attachment application is described in a court filing from Hlivaree Court. The document references a writ and legal actions, noting proceedings, parties, and seating details amid unclear terms and garbled OCR. No clear identities or dates emerge from the readable fragments.
Fragmented report describes a chaotic stock sale scene with references to Homebush trading, a Prime suitor, and various unnamed entities. The text mentions price movements, market tone, and regulatory or reactionary remarks amid unclear details. Entities and specifics are obscured by garbled OCR.
A deaf mute youth from Camden named Peter, son of Myer, was found drowned after slipping from a boat near a wharf. Authorities said the incident occurred yesterday afternoon as the youth, who could not speak, fell into the water while near his mother. An investigation is planned.
The readable text shows a fragmentary newspaper line mentioning a heading error and a page reference, indicating a damaged or misprinted item on page seven. No clear events, people, or places are identified beyond the stray phrase.
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