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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1912
Page
14
Market reports show extremely dull commercial activity with buyers holding off in maize and onions while wheat operates quietly. Prices remain soft as demand falters, with some inquiries returning but overall slow turnover and ongoing pressure on produce stocks.
The Sydney market shows slight firmness in produce prices with limited trading. Traders report steady but quiet activity across beef, lamb, and vegetables with notable demand lag and cautious sellers.
Morber mayor and theatre manager discuss Oscar Asche and Lily Brayton in the Royal Vie Melbourne season. Meyer notes successful phoneman production. Cast list includes Frederic Werlech and Lilian Dirtius with plans for matinees and new plays at the Arcadia London venue.
Disjointed text notes a public school architecture department being re established in cooperation with other ministries. It references government action and a plan to specialize in building repairs and maintenance for schools.
The article reports on a proposed amendment to the Dental Act discussed in Parliament. It notes deputations and officials, including the Chief Commissioner, and outlines positions from various sides as lawmakers weigh the issue during the session.
An auction of old property drew a crowd as buyers eyed a yard full of debris and salvaged items. Bidders described the scene with curiosity while a stern auctioneer pressed ahead amid chatter and wary glances.
Fragmented report notes a Wednesday event at Bromen Hill involving a request or protest by the AMA aimed at prisoners in Lithgow. Details are unclear due to garbled text but imply calls for release or reconsideration by authorities.
In a Batmain Pellee Court session this morning the defendant pleaded guilty amid confusion over inability to read the regulation. The case involved alleged improprieties at a gathering on Friday noon, with claims the Hague Takes In 65 gallons of beer. The defendant faced seven days of imprisonment.
Reported accident on a Wednesday, Basil Bennett driving a wagon at speed collided with another vehicle. Passenger Alfred Beavail died at the scene while the driver sustained injuries. Investigators console family as police open inquiry into the crash and route conditions.
The document records a bankruptcy court hearing with Perron, Netiaram, Lamned, and others. It outlines claims, proposed asset distribution, and mentions aviation related applications and tender considerations under British and Australian requirements.
The article discusses hearing impairment and the search for treatments. It mentions deafness related to infections and the need for medical care, referencing the Society and a medical department for further literature and guidance.
Fragmented OCR text reports a mysterious Newton case with a body found near a railway or depot. Names and precise details are unclear due to garbled wording but reference to a murder or crime scene appears, with authorities or witnesses mentioned in suggests of investigation.
After an arrival of about 15 miles the freighter Panmbea reached the wharf with a crowd awaiting. The Thames crew faced strong weather at sea. Columba joined by the Mew Rawth Wales. many aboard seek passage. Europeans and locals among the ship’s company. Cuban aid noted.
A court case recounts a dispute over littering on Pit Street where a defendant faced a fine for dropping six pieces of paper. Witnesses described the incident as part of a broader effort to keep the metropolis free of detraction and improve public cleanliness.
Fragmented OCR report details a court case involving Artaing and Kogarah Cornelll at Gis Rockies, with references to Leask 4 Ordin, Mockdale legal actions, and counsel names Mr FF Bayou and Mr Lerton. The hearing included costs totaling CON and £ 16, with pleas and refusals noted.
A chaotic clump of text discusses a minister and opposition over public works policy, harbor and canal improvements, and rail plans. Mentioned are funding in the region of four hundred ten fenders, plans for Port Nolen and James Bay railway work, and a government push to modernize harbors and the Comara Canal. The passage hints at a broad infrastructure push with financial figures and regional projects amid political contention.
A court record describes a drunkenness charge against Charlie James Water and a separate incident involving Clement Richart Parjtoro eleward and Marten Benner-Cemstabhe Cole as he spoke, with witnesses recounting threats and a tense exchange during a courtroom hearing. The report references the Sepler-Coomtable and a colorful, unclear sequence of events.
A tram collision occurred when a man identified as John Martin Moret was struck and killed after attempting to board a tram in Annandale. Police inspector William Barner stated the driver attempted evasive action, but the victim was fatally injured and died at dawn.
Fragmentary document notes a proceeding involving Charins Degotardi and Mr Clarke. It mentions Baveng Wiliam Warberton and Delance foules with a monetary figure and a stated measure, but the text is garbled. The record lacks clear actions or outcomes.
In a fragmentary report, references to public holidays slow official business. It mentions the German Reichstag in Weimar and a push to curb cruisers before a congress. Failing councils show signs of fatigue and altered plans as leaders draft messages to the assembly.
In a divorce case brought by Stella May Jackson against Robert Jectese Gordam, the petitioner alleged desertion and marital neglect. The court heard the matter this morning, with Mr B Prerer deposed, and a decree nisi granted after promises to pay maintenance were not kept. The petitioner appeared and the decree was granted.
German New Guinea shipping update describes mail steamers, arrivals at Oyimey Vie, and passenger landings at Manila and Japanese ports. Notes on wind conditions, cargoes including hides from Brisbane, and multiple vessel movements amid a busy trade period with references to Caroline Lola and other ships.
A fractured report outlines motions from Lip Wosuee's Liberal League urging preservation of liberties fought for by forebears, equal rights within industrial law, recognition to women, and opposition to corrupting literature. It notes proposals for reform to Parliament and cautions against eroding societal values in New Guinea and surrounding regions.
A criminal case summary reports defendants charged with stealing from a British Imperial Oil Company property on January 1. Bail is set at 21 pounds with a magistrate’s hearing to proceed. charges include handling stolen goods and intent to commit theft.
Report from Woollahra Municipal Hospital cites multiple diphtheria infections in Darling Point and Edgware wards. Alderman Vieberg questions local surgeon’s plan while officials discuss outbreak control and patient isolation measures.
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