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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1910
Page
12
A damaged OCR account describes a Paddington motor car accident with injuries and a coroner’s inquest. Details mention medical staff, a jury, and various names and locations, but many names are garbled. The report references tabulations of damages and a lengthy inquiry into the deceased and survivors.
A social gathering hosted by the Ulster Association featured attendees including Mr. Martin, MEL Welon, Stine Slane, Rutbertard, and other named participants. Report notes a program segment with remarks by speakers and a mention of a forthcoming event date.
The Cremation Society of New South Wales urged Newtown Council to back a crematorium plan. Estimated costs range £160,000 to £180,000, with prior cemetery preparation at Devonshire Street costing £30,000. The society asked MPs to support funding for a crematorium while respecting those who prefer burial. Council deferred action, promising cooperation.
Discussion outlines mail routes from Sydney GPO to Wardell and beyond with timings for Tasmania Natal and Cape Town via Melbourne. Port Kembla expansion seen as crucial harbor growth, with brickworks sending millions of bricks and government intent to fund harbor works, plus breakwater plans and transport connections.
Port Kembla grows from a rural coast to a major industrial hub south of Wollongong, with Electro refining and sinking works set to employ hundreds. A proposed Wollongong Port Kembla railway, breakwaters, and a 234 acre harbor aim to boost coal traffic and coastal trade, signaling a landmark upgrade for the region.
A report from the Bexley council notes a piragrank from Sowers complaining about irregular train service. The document highlights frequent delays on suburban routes and urges corrective action by railway authorities.
A deputation urged the Public Works Ministry to back a new line from Mowat to Tumbarumba, citing timber mining and dairy resources. Mr Waddell promised to present representations to the minister, who expressed interest and hoped to use the state rail link soon. Officials noted a route review would consider options from Mowat Horeh or Reka to Tumbarumba.
Bushells wins a contract to supply 13 000? of roasted coffee for the New South Wales Government for a third straight year. The firm uses a process that removes husks during roasting to improve flavor and blends a large share of Mocha coffee in Australia.
The obituary records the death of Mr Scary Carpenter aged 3 in Vintriet, noting him as a pioneer resident of the Guirings. The Mayors, Alderman Arthur Noe, and Mayoress Mire are mentioned alongside local Scouts, a band, and a town hall gathering, with a tribute to community figures and friends.
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