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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
8
A partial clipping refers to a payment item on page 6 of this afternoon's edition. The legible fragment suggests a scheduled monetary transaction, but details such as parties, amounts, and dates are not readable. Further context from the complete page is required to confirm the item.
A steeplechase jockey died from injuries after a fall during schooling at Flemington. The Melbourne hospital treated the rider after an incident at the course, with officials and witnesses reporting the fatal outcome. The accident occurred amid ongoing racing activities and prompted official concern.
A tense exchange outlines legal advice that the department could not sell letters, with demands for return of communications. Senators press on who may forward prohibited correspondence and whether the association has officially recognized itself. The chairman signals paper handling and next steps as officials discuss access.
A distorted report from Melbourne indicates a formal inquiry with a representative delegation. The text mentions a Galley seat and a 4th Capelanant deckarating amid unclear events, suggesting a parliamentary or official process.
In a Water Rutiman Court session Mr Nathan Glets Minter Simpson and Conigary represented J C Williamson. The parties discussed exempting Williamson from an award claiming musicians of Williamson were already under a prior agreement. The panel granted the exemption and noted no further industrial talks were required.
In a Clerkenwell County Court action against Mr FF Loesel and the Red Lion-street firm Gresser, Holberns London and barrister Thomas Hees Sydenna-Jones, May 6 saw a verdict awarding damages. The plaintiff alleged negligence when a barber’s assistant cut his hair, causing a piece to be taken from it and resulting in medical expenses and court attendance issues.
A Sydney jury awarded £250 damages to Mrs. Non Swevoer of Stanmore in a tram accident case against the Chief Fairway Commissioner. She alleged negligence by servants of the tram company led to a collision as she boarded at George and Market Streets en route to the Glebe. She sustained injuries and required hospital care and ongoing treatment, affecting her dressmaking work and outdoor duties.
A tram collision in Parramatta and Leichhardt injured several people including Mrs Natle of Grenade Road and Mr Warr of Forest Lodge. Tram supervisor Kneeshaw and electrical engineer Deaitl led investigations, with the Westway Company Busalonene Turra blamed for the crash due to magnetic brakes.
At the City Coroner's Court in North Sydney witnesses testified about a deliberate fire at a weatherboard cottage on Driehane Street. Property owners and tenants, including Alfred and Charles Waterhouse, faced questions over insurance, ownership, and recent alterations, with Knox linked to prior disputes. The coroner noted the blaze appeared malicious and under inquiry by Mr Mawking, who heard testimonies from several neighbors and property holders.
Commonwealth Weather Bureau predicts showers across northern districts with improving coastal conditions. A separate note records financial disbursements by the Pastures Protection Board and District Government, totaling £20336 85d with cash applicants at £12007 178 Kiwas and worm vetting costs £17238 138 44. Dr. Chapman the American evangelist receives welcoming calls from city ministers and friends.
About 2000 men are actively building the North Coast railway with contracts advancing for the flat, third, and second sections. Tenders will invite for station buildings from West Maitland to Dungog, earthworks near completion aside from a wall tunnel, and several new bridges. The second and third sections to be completed in sync to allow continuous rolling stock flow from West Maitland to Taree, with Parliament authorising a 0 mile right of way costing nearly £300,000.
A city council meeting documents an agreed pay award for council employees covering a period from July 1. The chief official and chairmen comment on improved conditions, with a total package seen as a milestone for staff morale and municipal operations. The award includes a yearly sum of £4000 and entitlements set to be dispensed through the year.
Fragmentary report notes three candidates for successor to Bishop Doyle. Mentions Taemore Thurstan and Seetive af prone, with limited legible text referencing Aenaise Tor Hae. The context hints at church succession and cardinal selections but details remain unclear.
A garbled OCR list of sporting goods and related items appears, with scattered names and odd phrases. Reading fragments suggests a market or ad column noting various equipment and sales, but many words are unclear. The piece resembles a catalog or classified page rather than a cohesive article.
The New South Wales Fisheries Board proposes to auction several deepwater oyster leases on Georges River for 80 years with a nominal upset price of £1 per acre per annum. Tables show areas from about 1 acre to 2 acres with locations near Jewish Point, Swainson, Mussel Point, and Limelita Bay, all yielding £1 premiums and reserved values under the hammer.
Fragmentary notice records the death of Dr Du Cane with details on service location at Mats Cho Viet Ferral Chapel and plans for the funeral at Water Huting Wi. It references arrangements and relatives, though many words are garbled in this OCR text.
Sydney Divorce Court before Mr Justice Sly hears Arthur Swinson sue Maud Swinson once Labi for restitution of conjugal rights. Swinson alleges a quarrel at dinner when Maud threw tea, they lived apart, and he sought her return. Justice finds some separation covenants broken and grants Maud a decree for return within ten days after service.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a charge of perjury heard at a Water Court setting with unclear participants. The readable portion mentions a date-like phrase and references to a defendant, but specifics on names, locations, or outcomes are not recoverable from the legible text.
The Homebush stock sale yielded brisk demand for prime and rtra prime sheep and lambs amid steady cattle trade. Prime wethers ranged 168 to 186, best 10s to 13s 6d, while ewes, bra, and medium lines sold to solid prices. cattle numbered 1227 with demand strongest for prime lots. Greensland consignments noted. Tracks for Monday list 162 sheep and 165 cattle wagons.
A highly garbled OCR output lists scattered market terms, prices, and names including references to shares, dividends, and brokers. The readable portions show no coherent event, clear date, or unified story, but preserve several entity fragments such as individuals, firms, and financial terms amid dense misread text.
A city council session on March discusses land tax proposals and related calculations. The meeting aims to review assessment methods and potential adjustments for property levies. Community officials and residents await decisions affecting local finances and taxation.
A readable fragment shows bankruptcy court activity with voluntary hearings and meeting notices. Names such as Owen Like Trailer and Frederick David Andrewa appear amid scattered legal terms. The text references trustee actions, meetings, and potential creditors, though many details are garbled.
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