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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1909
Page
8
Funeral director and mortuary chambers announce services and branch offices. Emphasizes lowest passing rates and full claim handling. City offices outline conduct and arrangements with emphasis on timely settlements and professional care in memorials.
Details a 19th century police inquiry involving John Dunbar and Nelson at Middie Harbor near Killarney, with seized government items including explosives and timber. William Barney and others are named in a testimony about stolen materials from Bantry Bay and Jeuneury Bay, with charges and potential imprisonment discussed.
The City Council wages board met Friday with Chairman Addison presiding. Debates focused on finances and concessions, seeking relief for employees amid grievances. Counsel argued that one pound in every ten spent by the council went to inspectors and salaried staff, urging consideration of external labor. The board adjourned to meet privately next week to prepare its award.
South Coast mines report Cherokee. The Keira Galliery Lodge discussed the industrial agreement draft on Thursday night. The lodge plans to deal with the matter this weekend. Work is to start at Wonga and Dapto on the coal property. The syndicate contemplates floating the property locally.
NSW Liberal activity intensifies as the Literal party plans speeches and rallies across metropolitan districts over the coming weeks. Premier to address voters at Leishburde Town Hall and LO C F Temple, Wade to lead a rally at George's Hall Newtown, with Liberal candidates Letchhurst Camperdown and Newtown under pressure ahead of the next election.
A deputation from Leichhardt Municipal Council pressed the Chief Railway Commissioner over tram shortages to Leichhardt while Haberfield and Abbotsford routes gained more cars. The Commissioner noted 20 trams daily to Leichhardt terminations but said overall service was adequate compared with other areas. He could not confirm extra tracks to Georges River but promised larger cars and rapid turnover. a July 1 start for new sections depended on power plant approval. David Jones Ltd Sydney.
The Kiama grounding on Too Thumb Island May 18 led mate William Henry Allison of the steamer Kiama before the Marine Court. He defended that the grounding resulted from a navigational decision under weather and course conditions, claiming no negligence. The court suspended the certificate for three months from the accident date and adjourned related training at Marrickville School.
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