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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1910
Page
7
A crowded Thursday lecture by Mr. QWCabe examined human evolution, anatomy, and the rise of morality. He traced 2,000,000 years of history, showed prehistoric skulls and ear structures, and contrasted ancient savagery with modern science before outlining the next talk on moral development.
The last day of a recognizance saw a case in which a defendant faced surety duties for twelve months. The Crown pressed payment on unsettled sums, while the judge noted exemplary prior conduct. The appeal was allowed and the recognizance remained intact for the accused.
At Newtown Police Court, Conrad Franks of Rockdale faced charges for obstructing police during duties. He denied blocking inspectors Tyrrell and Matthews but admitted knocking a book and pencil from Tyrrell. Franks received £6 fine plus costs and three months with hard labor, or alternative terms for Matthews.
Land ballots are debated for fairness as applicants express dissatisfaction with method. When multiple blocks are offered and several applicants seek the same blocks or same order, more than one ballot is proposed. The Lands Department explains their practice since 1906 and notes inquiries by MLA Mr G A Jones.
The notice lists rugby union fixtures at Sydney Cricket Ground and other venues including New South Wales versus New Zealand, Maori versus Queensland, and England versus New South Wales. It also covers rugby league second and third grades, Australian rules games, lacrosse matches, cycling events, and various athletic meets plus public notices and ads.
Tyrrell, as inspector under the Act, confronted Frank in James Street Rockdale over unregistered premises, seeking entry to inspect slaughterhouse operations. Franks threatened and refused, while Tyrrell documented language used and faced obstruction. Witnesses described premises with over 100 heads and a boiling water pot, while earlier killings without license prompted scrutiny. Separately, the article covers electoral ballot procedures in the North Sydney area, noting changes to block selection and fairness, and reports on local police court theft sentencing and various sport fixtures and results in Sydney suburbs.
The council discusses sewerage progress in Enfield. Lack of funds previously hindered works, but new conditions, mayor and aldermen say, may justify proceeding. References to water and sewerage board, Lands Department notice, and grants for Dover and Kogarah Parks.
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