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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1910
Page
5
Johnson v Jeffries Fight May Be Stopped
London reports that California Governor Mitcham Gillet instructs State Attorney General Webb to halt the Johnson Jeffries boxing match and to commence legal proceedings. Authorities seek injunctions to stop the bout amid rising concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuter
Fratcrsco
4. M. Gillet
California
Me. Webb
Webb
Fire at Canadian Power Works site in Niagara
A fire swept wooden buildings at All View Niagara where workers for the Canadian Power Development Company were stationed. Many men were intoxicated after a carnival and failed to escape in time, with several killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Canadian Power Development Company
Royal Ascot Race Results and Notable Winners
English Racing from London reports the Royal Ascot results with details of the Royal Hunt Cup and key horses such as Achelor's Dublin Eldorus and Demosthenes. Frank Wootton rode one winner and three seconds after suspension expired, while last year’s victor was Dark Ronald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lawry
Achelor
Dublin
Eldorus
Forfarshire
Pengy Whee
J. King
Pesmond
Carlim
SFIS
Frank Wootton
Ascot Yeatorday
Mr. A. Bailey
Dark Ronald
Ray Ronald
Darkie
Tyr
Missing From The Miltiades Passengers
News reports state Alice Mary Thorpe vanished during a dance on June 3 while returning to Norwich for the Miltiades. Sidney agents of Dalsaly and Company believe she is a young immigrant who arrived in the state, lived at Moss Vale, and was en route home to a passenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Losdon
Alice Mary Thorpe
Norwich
Miltiades
Sidney
Aberdeen
Messrs
Dalsaly and Company
Moss Vale
Tyldesley in Form at Manchester Cricket Match
London reports Wednesday evening cricket. In the Lancashire versus Hampshire game at Manchester J. 7 Tridentey scored 21 and Wik contributed 18 for Lancashire, highlighting Tyldesley’s solid form in the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Manchester
Lancashire
Hampthre
Tridentey
Wik
Lake of Como tragedy ties to American woman
Divers scour the Lake of Como for the body of Mrs Charlton Porter or Miss Charlton Porter, reported to have died by self harm or been murdered. The body is said to be in the Italian lake, with confusion over the deceased’s name and status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lake of
Como
M- Charlton-Porter
Charlton-Porter
Orlilende Ceetle
Carmo
Italy
Chariton-Porter
Tallow Sales at London Auction Averages
London Wednesday sales of tallow from Arata and New Yearland offered 117 casks, 32 sold. Prices ranged from beef fine at 54 to motion and medium classes around 344 to 446 pence per ewt, reflecting varied quality in this market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wollongong Smells Case Verdict For Damages In Nuisance Suit
The Wollongong Gas Company nuisance case concluded this afternoon with a jury verdict for the plaintiff for damages of £500 after about an hour and a quarter retirement. Defence counsel sought a stay of proceedings pending decision on evidence admissibility. execution was postponed upon payment of £750 or security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wollongong
Carl Themlore Bode Veraun
Wollongong Gas Company
Gay Works
Ferguson
Rockchopping Machine Trial Success Stuns Board
The Water and Sewerage Board reports a rockchopping machine underwent an eight hour trial on a hard rock at a meeting. The device proved effective, addressing dangerous dust and lung risk to workers, with officials acknowledging the gravity of the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water and Sewerage Board
Late Shipping Notes for South Coast Arrivals
Fragmented OCR item lists cargo and ship details: ships, captains, and tonnage. Mentions Bert Kembla, South Coast Company, and various arrivals dated June 16. Several unreadable names and places appear, with cargo and voyage notes across multiple vessels.
Divorce hearing continues for Gerry and for chemist Edmunds case
In an ongoing divorce hearing, Justice Gordon paused his decision on Joan Agnes Gerry versus Charles Richard Gerry, the cricketer, after addresses. Separately, Willie Alfred Sanderson Edmunds sought divorce from Lillie Carlyl- Kdnuods over alleged adultery with Desmond Stutchbury, with defense suggesting repeated assault claims. dates show marriage in October 1900 and separations through 1905, noting Stutchbury’s police sergeant father and multiple encounters leading to estrangement. The judge reserved judgment, with return set for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Gordon
Joan Agnes Gerry
Charles Richard Gerry
Bie
Hhis
Willie Alfred Sanderson Edmunds
Chemat
Lillie
Petitioner
Stutchbury
Stutehbury
Sydney
Slander suit over advertising contracts in NSW
Georgy Andrew Stewart trading as M’Carron, Stewart, and Company sues New South Wales Crane Cooperative Company Limited for £2000 in damages for alleged false and malicious statements claiming the plaintiff faked a newspaper list and misrepresented paper publication. The case in No. 2 Jury Court before Mr Justice Sty features counts alleging false insinuations about contracts, papers, and advertising efficiency, with witnesses and legal representation for both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrr
Justice Sty
Georgy Andrew Stewart
M'Carron, Stewart, and Company
New South Wales Oane Breeso-operative Company. Limited
Alaoder
Einhia Declaration
M‘carron, Stewart, and Company
S. H. Dunn
McArron, Stewart, and Company
Moss Vale
Mittarrong
Robertson
DaAmon
Country Press Company
M-Carron, Stewart
Comepany
Plaintif
Marron, Stewart, and Company
M’careman, Stewart, and Company
Kecogne
Mittagong
Siapence
M'Carren, Stewart, and Company
Pilcher
K-C
Blacket
Messrs
Mr. Pilcber
Burglary at Balmain Disturbs Home on Return
Frank Small of Elliott street Balmain found a smashed side window upon returning from a city visit about 1 am. Jewellery valued around £2 and a silver watch were stolen. Small heard a noise and believes he disturbed the intruders. Police classify the burglary as the work of inexperienced thieves or youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Small
Elliott-street
Balmain
Che City
Small
Bond Street Murder Case Opens at Darlinghurst Court
Walter Roydon Lovett, charged with murdering his wife Edith Lily Stafford Bevel in a Sydney restaurant, appeared in Central Criminal Court. He fainted and cried out as the indictment was read, then again after the word warner, prompting postponement of the trial until a later date due to a material witness absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Criminal Court
Darlinghurst
Walter Roydon Lovett
Edisth Lily Stafford Bevel
Bood-Street
Sydney
Lovett
Warner
Justice Cohen
Shaw
Hhe Shitines
A. White
America Rugby Team Faces Sydney University in Sydney Clash
The American University rugby squad, led by captain C. Cerf, travels to Sydney to meet Sydney University at the Sydney Cricket Ground Saturday at 3 40 pm. The team features F C Brown full back and forwards including G Cheda and J W Whiting of Stanford, with California players represented across positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney University
Sydney Cricket Ground
F. C. Brown
Tapfordy
BK. L. Watts
California
M. Morris
B Kero
Stanford
Allen
A. W
L- Hott
Baseball at Petersham Oval East vs West result West win
The only East versus West match at Petersham Oval ended in a West victory. Ligan A. Robitciard pitched for the winners and M Wholcott pitched for the losers in the afternoon game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersham Oval
Ligan
A. Robitciard
M Wholcott
Riverside racing and billiards action report
The Durham Court meeting changed hands at Sles with Nellie D. offered 3008 for Mulbrook refused. Rosehill scratches for Saturday include Zijlah, Tretle, Heanyitle, Btalen, Barrel and Laide Sequetlins. Alcock's Rooms hosted a large crowd for billiards with Lindrum and Williams resuming a £600 match. At 4 pm Lindrum led Bad with 448 to Williams 3423, making breaks of 100 and 120.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham Court
Sles
Nellie D
Atgx
Mulbrook
Rosehill
Zijlah
Tretle
Alcock
Billiards, Limited
George-Street
Sydney
Lindrum
Wilams
Chip in the Eye Ends Man's Sightline Fearful Injury
Feltners, while chopping wood on Mr. Diun can Ledeer's property, suffered a chipped eye after a large wood fragment struck below the eye. His mate could not remove it and he had to travel 26 miles to Vans where Dr. Thane removed the chip, risking loss of sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yass
Feltners
Diuncan Ledeer
Vans
The Coopers Award Continued on Page
Indee Lievdon discusses ruling on coopering work and hooping casks. The judge rejects the Co-operative Wholesales Society case and upholds that opening and closing casks at a tallow factory was not coopering. He favors fairness but rules by his own judgment after considering prior decisions and consented edits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indee Lievdon
Gil
High Court
Co-operative Wholesales Society
Peter Brady's Trial Continues Into Noon Verdict Awaited
The jury retired to consider their verdict about noon and remained sequestered as this edition went to press. The Sydney weekly notes feather competition as easier, with only hip and yearling desired, while Sole remains in active demand and the higher-grade saddlers leathers are sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Sole
Premier's defense lifts Liberal government in parliament
Political reports describe a vigorous Premier speech in parliament defending Liberal stewardship. Wede delivered a forceful, quick rebuttal, boosting party confidence and easing nerves about upcoming elections. Opponents, led by Holman, offered a sharper critique, stressing arbitration while hinting at broader policy shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wede
Gerd
Hie Party
Hie
Labor Party
Obief
Mr. Holman
Holman
Fnr
Firepatrick
Homebush stock sales unchanged prices for sheep and cattle
In Homebush auctions a large yet ample supply kept prices steady. Buyers and 187 owners contributed to 0 095 sheep yarding with prime meat types predominant and lambs in abundance though some descriptions dulled. Cattle, including cows and bulls, showed no material price shifts with prime beef and such transport orders listed for Monday.
Cost of Living Records for Australian 11 Month Ledger
Officials seek volunteers to maintain weekly income and expenditure records for eleven months starting July. Entries reflect actual weekly receipts and payments, with end of period totals allocated to the correct weeks. Non cash bonuses not counted unless actually drawn. Unclear items go under other expenditure. summaries may be added at page foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Mir. OG. Wt
Weather Forecast and Rain Records Across Regions
Commonwealth Weather Bureau reports generally fine weather in eastern areas with showers on the coast. Rain spreads statewide by Monday with southeast to northeast winds. Ocean forecast notes rough seas along the Queensland coast and gales off the southwest of Western Australia. NSW rain records show Byron Bay 22 points and several towns with varying amounts amid morning precipitation. A thick mountain mist formed at daybreak with light rain across multiple locations including Wanaaring and Kurrajong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Weather Bureau
Queensland
West Australia
New South Wales
Byron Bay
Ballina
Cape Hawke
Maitland
Port Macquarie
Paterson
Raymond Terrace
South Solitary
Bydney
Sinngieton
Tibooburra
Tweed Heads
Tareo
Tenterfield
Tabulam
Wanaaring
Glen Innes
Blackheath
Katoomba
Tawson
Lismore
Kempeey
Seal Tocks
Neweagile
Lake Macquarie
Singleton
Sedney
Kurrajong
Court of Marine Inquiry to hear Minimbah wreck evidence
The Court of Marine Inquiry will sit on June 27 to bear evidence in the wreck of the North Coast Company's steamer Minimbah at the Manning River. The steamers Dorothy and Duranbah are harboured at Tweed Heads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Marine Inquiry
North Coast Company
Minimbah
Manning River
Dorothy
Duranbah
Tweed Heads
Copper and mining shares drive fluctuating London quotes
Private cables report mixed London quotes for mining stocks with Mount Elliot and Broken Hill Proprietary among active issues. Investment buyers in Sydney show appetite for Goldabrough Mort and related miners while Copper weakness contrasts with steady Junction North and Mount Morgan activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Plaeing
Omic Disserip
Broken Hill
North Broken Hill
Tie
Mount Lyell
Sis
Fitzroy
Grant Bowkier
Halfor
Croyn Link
Hannan Spar
Ss Tly
London Cables
Wedneslar
British
Broken Mill Proprietory
Manat Elliott
T&s
Chillegos Feon
Mourre Lyell
Hetton
Tooher’s
Goldabrough-Mort
Sydney
Souths
Junction Norths
Europe
Mount Elliotts
Charters Towers
Junscion North
Ziso
Salon
Broken Hill Proprigiary
API
Junction
South
Zoe
Junction North
Toohey's, Limited
Fis
Henry Jones Co-operative
Jar
Kyloe
Wallaroo
Main Ridge
Mount David
Commercial
Gollsbrough Mort
O.K
Jumellon North
Cope’s Creek
Nicholson and Company
Perkins’ Brewery
Hurricon, Jones, and Devlin
Hampion
Abermain Coal
Fas Sd
Bank of Avetratasia
Bank of N.O.W
Bank of New Zealand
Sydney Ferrica
Ita
Saul-Pattinson
Dis, Nicholson and Company
Abermfaln Cou
Cobar
Budgery
Queen Fice
Candelego
Djite
Mount Drysdale
Occidental
Cobar Gladstone
Cobar Tinto
Hampden
Kanglara
Kylee
Ize
Lloyd Copper
Mount Eliott
Mount Molloy
OK Copper
Queen Her
Tolwong
Broken Hill Proprietary
Doe
Jonetson
Tz Junction
Ss. Amalgamated
Ike
Baker's Creek
Gold Hill
Con
Tongkah
Honnie Dunder
Brilliant Central
Sale
Commercial of
Sludher
Bonnie Dunder
Brilliant
Brillians Block
Carrington United
Clark’s
East Mexican
Lds
Toe
Golden Alexandra
Kelly's
Queen
Gs Sd
Maraball
Queen Fcon
Miller United
New Hrilliant Vreehald
Crows
Pfeiffer
Tidditta
Graday
Broken Hin
Sts
Stix
North Nuggetty, & Vis Tol
Great Southern Conzols
Cassijis
Long Tunnel
Boulder
Marvel Loch
Tindales
Gunction Nort
Mararoa
Vissalens
King Gustav V of Sweden Birthday Celebrated at Consulate
The Swedish Consulate on Plitt Street Sydner hosted a birthday reception for King Gustav V this morning. Acting Consul T. Burton Pibbe presided with Vice-Consul Leonard Dibba, guests including Alderman Taylor, Lord Mayor, Consul-Generals, and numerous officials from France Italy Norway Japan Netherlands Sweden and more. The king’s health was toasted with enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustav V of
Sweden
Plit-etreet
France
M. Fraudan
W. v. Chenall
R. Parker
R Cc. Tobin
A. Henmark
Marcus Olav Pause
Norway
R.jeckele
D. A. Madden
Staunton
Spain
G. G. Trenton
J- Clark
Richard Teece
Chas
J. Rosle
Dr. Marano
Italy
W. Clark
van Nelson
W. Clarke
O. BE. W. Huldtgren
W. Muterthalan
Jo J. Vijece
Lambton
V.L. Nelson
Woolloomooloo Markets lease talks and council plan
Lord Mayor and Premier negotiate council lease terms for Woolloomooloo Markets site. Government to use part for law buildings with twelve year tenure at £10 annual rent. remaining area under short monthly tenancy at £9 per year. Markets have occupied council property for 45 years with £20,000 spent on buildings and total valuation around £15,404.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Mesor
Anh
Hulldines
Asy
Tiene
Military Instructional Staff Applicants Close in Victoria
Melbourne report that the Minister for Defence has received 1000 applications in Victoria for non commissioned instructional staff. Candidates are now required for commissions of elements in the PLA. Applications close on June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Victoria
Bells on North Shore Tram Stop Policy Reconsidered
North Sydney meeting discusses bells on tram cars after Railway Commissioners restrict their use. Alderman Clark reports Superintendent of Tramways’ note urging passengers not to use bells for stops due to safety risks and inconsistent stopping patterns. Council calls to reinstate bells inside cars citing resident inconvenience and reduced accident risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Met
North
Sidney Connell
Railway Commissioners
Alderman Clark
Tramways
North Sydorr
North Sydney
Pasecheere
Grace
Sydney
Newcastle
Motorist fined for excessive exhaust smoke at Sydney court
Sivge Van, four month driver, appeared at North Sydney Summons Court charged with permitting undue smoke from a motorcar exhaust. Constable Kehoe said a large column of smoke extended about forty yards. A fine plus costs was imposed. It was noted this was the first charge under the water car regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sivge van
North Sydey
Kehoe
És Costa
Alleged breach of promise verdict in two jury court
Eva Beary sued Benjamin Hond Smith for 100 pounds claiming breach of promise to marry. The No 2 Jury Court before Mr Justice Sly heard the case. After summing up the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff for 600 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Sly
Eva Beary
Benjamin Hond-Smith
Coonamble Races and Feature Handicaps Report
In a summary of Coonamble racing, the Crowded program highlights the Newmarket Mandicap and Railway Handicap results. Achilles combination leads April events with a striking win, while Anatrophy Valley triumphs by a length in the Coonamble Cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newmarket Mandicap
Achillean
Trode Neberd Vy Peeters
Fire at Merriwa sheds destroys nine wagons
Fire at Merriwa on Thursday night engulfed a shed and nine wagons valued at about £10, uninsured. Two Terragong workers noticed flames, raised the alarm, and nearby homes and station crews arrived but could not extinguish the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merpiwa
Terragong
O'S
Iy Hayabed
Tenders Called for Bronte Tram Construction
The Fibite Works Department invites bids for a new tram line from Waverley toward the ocean with a returnward detour to Driach. The extension covers about three quarters of a mile with a steepest grade near fifteen percent. Receipt date set for July 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nrente Beech
Waverley
Driach
Mfteen
England to Face Australia in Rusty League Duel
The England squad for the match against Australia on Saturday includes Full-Dack Sharrock and three-quarters Batten Laines B Jenkine Leytham Harvess Thomas Newnold Porwarda Webster Avery Kershae Jubes Ramadale Rwidwk with reserves Carron Leith Neill may miss action due to a shoulder injury. Separately Ti fhorpd Joseph Hicks of Lower Forest Mil died today after paralysis, a long-time resident since 69 years in Cristol, England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Avetratin
Sharrock
Batten
Laines
B. Jenkine
Leytham
Harvess Thomas
Newnold
Porwarda
Webster
Avery
Kershae
Jubes
Ramadale
Rwidwk
Carron
Leith
Neill
wDle
Cing
Joseph Hicks
Lower Forest
Mil
Fhorpd
Cristol
Arpant ers Wanted for Country Trade
Fragmented classified style notice seeks workers for a country trade firm with unclear names and duties. Mentions wages ten per week, time hints, and a composing room entry point. Ends with distorted phrases and a request about a medicine name.
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Official Legal Action
Drene
Tyldesley
Lake OF Como
Bert Kembla
Iitbneadees
South Coast
Andertes
Trom Bap
Coast Company
Jason
Grean
Steens
Jiaego
Viaporte
Gilchrist
Watt
Sqnnear
Agen Nerong
Eeeran
Ambucan Eilpar
Sorth Coast Company
Afenim
Divorse Court
Gorry
Mwcarron and
Stewart
Country Press
Noowwn
America
Baseball
Coopers’ Award
Peter Brady
Mk. Holman
Homebush Stock Sales
King OF
Victor
Market ST
Stott % Hoare's Business College
Moore Street
Govt Savings Bank
Prospectui Posti Free
American v. N.A.W. Universities
Madriss
W. W. Ail
Woolloomooloo Fish Markets
North Shore Tram
Coonamble Races
Fok
Merriwa
Bronte Tram
Kliiet
Maceus and
Eular
Prettar
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