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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1903
Page
8
A verdict was reached after the Evening News went to press. The jury awarded £100 damages to Miss O Neill in a breach of promise case against Richard Parlin for neglecting to marry her, with £500 compensation sought. The evening edition notes the action centered on a failed marriage proposal.
Mp Welster moves to prepare a map of all stock routes water reserves and under lease or sale terms. The measure aims to inform drovers carriers and the public about routes and reserves, showing leases revocations and areas not leased or revoked. Public display across districts to accompany maps and leaves for public application.
The new Ghteland Deen bridge premier announces postponement to July 1 for limited traffic. A temporary platform and drift fence will support the work while portions of the Eld Dundee waterway are redirected. The Pyrmont shore will gain a temporary access ramp as the main span approaches completion in the coming months. A notice will outline the stopage details and authorities managing the site.
The item concerns members and stamped envelopes, asking about values due for January, deliveries lacking by a deadline, and tax on gas lamps. It questions arrears, whether stamps are due, and if members have applied for vetore sua, reflecting an economy measure in the assembly.
The Public Works Committee heard evidence from Henry Demuw about rail line extensions from Lockhart to Clear Hills and from Maltland to Sondezeri. J Thomson MLA spoke on costs and impacts on farmers, timber transport, and potential subsidies, noting the need to balance rates with line benefits.
Damaged breakwaters at Maclay entrance and nearby Sarkyra and Menadale works, with partial bar loss and structural impairment. The Fort Kewibla breakwater also sustained harm. repairs and cost estimates await river works department assessments. Reports indicate funding and engineering measures required to restore stability and prevent further deterioration.
In two District Court actions heard Tuesday August 4, Miss Ayrpe and Mrs Green sought damages against Mr S Grace for Messrs Grace Brothers. Alan Byrne produced a piece of lace in court. the defendant produced a letter of tave three days later matching the piece. The case noted no dishonesty by plaintiffs. verdict for defendants. Newville W Montagu. 2 Canterbury Street, Spdoex, Zuns 1.
In yesterday's assembly Mr Carruthers shed light on the Hawera Company case. Opposition claimed £40,000 owed for resumptions was unpaid while Sir John alleged nonpayment. Government and company debated retainment of funds and budget lines as clashes over retrenchment and referendums sparked sharp exchanges among ministers and Labour members.
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered phrases about business activity and a Chamberlain figure. The legibility is poor but implies ongoing commerce and a note on health or disruption affecting operations. No clear events, dates, or entities are recoverable for a precise summary.
Shipping arrivals list dozens of ships with tonnage captains and origins including from London Нов, Newcastle, Hobart, and New Zealand. Vessels named with tonnage range from 64 to 7018 tons. captains include Oude Morcisby Nicoll Pink and Walker. Departures include Brwnda for Valparaiso and Kavina for Port Pirie from Newcastle.
The report details the White Star steamer Murloa arriving Melbourne at 4:45 pm after departing Sydney at 6:50 pm the previous day and notes fresh westerly winds, heavy seas, and the voyage from Promende to Melbourne. It lists passengers bound for London including Alina A. Jordan and Mrs Crouch among many others, plus a long cargo manifest with wool, copper ore, timber, and other goods. Projected departures to-morrow include routes to London via Suez and various ports, with several ships and their itineraries.
The fragment details ships arriving and departing from Melbourne and Sydney, listing vessels such as the Unoa Company steamer Whungabe to Sydney and other steamers like Moke, Mara, and Moerak with schedules and routes. It also mentions Harland and Wout’s show, passenger accommodations, and government transport arrangements between Victoria and Britain with several ship names and voyage durations.
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