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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1906
Page
3
The Sydney Club case centers on Hackett and others as Crown Law Office officials present evidence in court. Lawyers argue over rulings, with witnesses called and contested actions noted as the matter proceeds in the precinct. A verdict or date of further proceedings remains unresolved as of the report.
The Buninyong Criffel collision case, involving Liebarque Criffel and the Sunin game owners, began before Deputy Jesne Vammlesnty in the Vier Admiralty Court. Greenshields and others sue for £50 damages while Sunin game owners seek £2700 from Warner Oimel and Advanor. Proceedings note injuries and hearings set for May 4.
A garbled report mentions multiple individuals including William Hickey of Hellern and George Wainwright, with alleged thefts and a building demolition at King Street Newtown. Details are obscured by OCR errors but indicate charges, bail, and a sentence referencing imprisonment.
Bankruptcy court records show petitions filed by Weight Heros and Company Limited and J B Lelek George Wheat against various debtors. notices include appointment of assignees, meetings and examinations, and a June 11 creditors petition hearing for Roders Heat and Company Limited. A voluntary sequestration case for Swetdel Relea is noted with event details.
A long list of proposed improvements is outlined including road work from Harwood to Half-way House Jemex Murphy and Lemrergn plus various utilities and access projects. The document names numerous streets and districts and references funding and administrative steps for the new public works program.
Camain H. Douglas discusses NZ vs Australian shipping rules with an Evening News rep. He notes NZ law forces larger crews on smaller ships and criticizes provisions as absurd. He argues NZ timber costs and ship staffing affect navigation and crew wages, urging reform.
Dalgety and Company Limited received a London cable message reporting public sale prices for large lots fell 4 5 pence per 100 pounds compared with prior auctions. No lots were offered for sale at this occasion. Small lots improved to 1s 1d per 100. Prices and volumes reflect a reduced market after February auctions.
Telegraphic reports indicate Victoria will send an expert to join New South Wales in supervising the Danysz experiments on rabbit destruction. Premier confirms tentative approval but notes no government endorsement yet, while officials in Texas and the colonial government hesitate to participate.
Across the page reports shift from Koreans breaking out in Hong-fu with sixty nine killed and seven wounded under Japanese fire to unrest in Rome. The piece notes education bill comments by Sir Herbert Samuel and a Montagu operation amid parliamentary talk. It also mentions Roosevelt appointing a commission to probe meatpacking horrors and labor protections, with critics calling for tighter export controls and farm implement supervision.
A list of racing names and entrants appears for the AJC Spring Meeting with numerous horses and riders including Bhue Wave Solitary Botha Zor Pasdiog Tals ford Ronnie Bisie Magazine Deutscher Gwy dir Caroten Amphora Fair Wind Artful Jave Raeburn Laird Fitzroy Roycroft Bluster Seat Free Mimpous Breks Gowrie and many more. The roster includes people such as Charles Stuart Jack Smith Sylvan King Lachlan Ben Grafton Luverne Infusion Mar port Orline Wood Nymph Iolaire Royal Scot and others among a crowded catalog of entries and competing names.
The death of Captain Cutler is reported from pneumonia after a voyage from Sydney Harbour on board a ship. The article mentions a wide list of racing horses and ships, a note on Bathurst dairy production, and local clothing cleaning advertisements, all set in a late era Sydney context with references to The State and regional races.
A 22 year old coal trimmer Harold Ashwell died at the Spiney Hospital from injuries suffered aboard a steamship months earlier. He was admitted February 2 with wounds on the head and chest, later developing blood poisoning. The coroner has conducted an inquiry.
Signor Caruso reportedly went mute during the earthquake experiences. Manager Guerlitz found him in Market Square making inarticulate mouth motions. Signor Rossi explained the star had lost his role until Rossi and Campanari aided his breathing, restoring the singing voice.
A deputation from tenants at Quem Vic toris Markets in George Street waited on Sydney's Lord Mayor yesterday seeking improvements. They complained of disorder, crowds, and young women parading the stalls, urging police protection and orderly conduct. The Lord Mayor promised action and to consult authorities, aiming to prevent further property depreciation and disturbance.
A traction engine from Campbell Town to Cataract Dam is tested on the Campbell Town Trailway, covering about US miles. The 8 horsepower machine, operated by Mr Ait and W Petey, runs on a two mile and four mile per dollar toll, with uphill segments and rough conditions. An incident near Tay or Lyego injures a bystander. Mr William Hunter, a merchant, narrowly escapes harm when a motorist passes and a horse bolts, causing abrasions and clothing damage.
Zam-Buk Tooth Powder claims to clean teeth and remove stains while killing mouth germs. It is described as a safe, nonirritating dentifrice that whitens teeth and provides antiseptic action, available from chemists for 1/1½ per tin or by post from Zam-Buk Patent Co. Sydney.
In a moonlit confrontation near Makt a local farmer is wounded and several men are detained as a crowd gathers. Reports describe a violent clash with a river of injured and a chaotic scene as authorities move to seize weapons and restore order amid claims of misdeeds by visiting defendants and a wealthy local figure.
The report notes Marie Narelle arriving soon with a preview of events in Sydney and London society. It mentions a lavish reception for her Irish connection and a later statement from Maree about her stay, with references to New York and a forthcoming appearance in Monopeny.
Stage romance centers on a noted actress discovered in Australia by William Barrett. She worked with Morris and performed in The Silver King among other works. Granville Barker managed tours and, with Vedrenne, shaped the Court Theatre into London's premier artistic venue.
The readable lines reference a coup by shareholders and a Labour party figure, with dated history and claims of diversions from a republic. Ancillary material promotes health products, including ginger remedies, cough cures, and pepperment tonics, interspersed with pricing notes and unrelated slogans.
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