Bread Strike Sparks Police Powers Talk
A garbled report discusses a bread strike and calls for stronger police powers. It mentions temporary police measures and a date around February 16, with references to officials and public order.
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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1916
Page
4
A garbled report discusses a bread strike and calls for stronger police powers. It mentions temporary police measures and a date around February 16, with references to officials and public order.
Local fat stock sale notes varied prices for cattle and sheep amid wet weather. Buyers reported fluctuating quotes, with some consignments drawing higher bids and others proving harder to sell. Names of sellers and specific lots appear, reflecting a busy, regional livestock exchange atmosphere.
The fragmented notice records the Bathurst Grazier estate involving executors Jobo Digbt Mackay and Marry Croaker Sackay, with trustees from Union Trustee Company, and various legatees and real property terms. It notes a sale order and division of value among heirs, with local names and places referenced amid incomplete phrases.
A court case reveals Crawford pleaded guilty to embezzling union funds amid a theft charge. Sentencing notes show he was to repay sums by set dates with conditions of good behaviour and staged payments to cover the stolen money.
Report of a Be Booth Cassi Bread union meeting in WollorooXg Montay where Breadcarters accused executives of the Open Think union of betraying the craft. An amicable settlement followed with some wage adjustments and remarks on labor actions.
The fragment outlines mining share activity and commodity prices across many operations and places. It mentions Mount Morcurs, Barrera, Hooke Merth, BeeH yhelly, Sydney Stork, and Tongkah Warher with recoveries, with references to fortnights, hours worked, and tonnage processed. It notes projected outputs and price movements amid mid period uncertainty.
The readable text lists scattered names and locations, including Melbourne and Mantare, with partial phrases about persons and places. The fragmentary OCR offers no clear event or outcome, leaving only a mosaic of proper nouns and vague locations.
The text outlines a political shift in Adelaide with references to officials, dates, and place names. Key figures and organizations are implied, noting a governance transition and potential policy changes affecting local administration. The fragmentary source emphasizes a consequential move tied to leadership and regional affairs.
Fragmented OCR text from a page segment lists place names such as Brilliant Block Clarets Day Dawn and Kelameden with scattered words relating to towns and ships. The readable content is sparse and disjointed, offering no clear event or outcome.
Investment market items show fluctuating rates with mentions of Wallated Gon and Australian Cammerir Gebares. References to Sydney prices around 3.66 poma and various unnamed commodities indicate a volatile scene.
The Metropolitan Land Board reviews the Cathedral Street project, weighing preservation of cathedral features against proposed clearance. It considers evidence from archivists, preservationists, and ministerial guidance to decide whether to permit demolition or seek a revised plan.
A fragmented report describes unrest at a circus where a curator blamed a manager for a near mutiny. Allegations center on mismanagement, a fight over equipment, and a chaotic scene with performers and guards clashing.
A garbled account describes burglars attempting to open a safe in the city. Intruders climbed through a window, breached a door, and seized whisky and papers before fleeing. A limned car left the scene as police arrived. two suspects fled, and a bystander noted the illegal entry and the failed theft.
A garters case involving retail store employers failed before the court, with the Transport Group and related parties referenced. The decision names the award, the involved parties, and notes implications for workers and ongoing legal actions. The fragmented text also hints at proceedings, hearings, and potential remedies or appeals affecting the parties.
A chaotic but vivid list of entries and participants dominates the page from Victoria Park trot events. It names trainers, horses, drivers, and multiple race conditions, with numerous obscure phrases and garbled OCR marks. Strong entities appear as George Pingram, Austro, and Robt. Ties. The piece sketches a crowded, bustling race card with little coherent narrative beyond the roster and anticipated showdowns.
Fragmented OCR reports a strong Wool sale in Sydney last week with high values and valuable lots. The text is garbled but mentions totals near 21 million and significant single lots. Names and precise details are unclear due to poor transcription but imply a major market event in wool trading.
Disorderly scene described as a cash box breaking incident at a boot store in Vancouver. Suspects allegedly confronted by a person named Abe Walieing and Sam Podebed, who forced entry and robbed the register of money. Several details are garbled, but the core event involves theft of £20 to £30 and subsequent flight from the scene.
Fragmented OCR reports a parliamentary style debate on Mr Webster's economy policy. It mentions Mahony, Wheeler, and a diverse cast discussing costs, wages, and departmental funds, with references to a mismanaged budget and proposed administrative reforms. The text reflects a busy, partisan exchange on public expenditure and policy direction.
Disjointed OCR fragment mentions infectious diseases and tenant responsibilities, with references to wards and care steps. Names and places are garbled, but the text implies a public health notice discussion and a hospital or care setting. The passage notes April dates and attendance at a medical event or briefing with limited legible details.
Fragmentary OCR yields a noisy note about a mill race event or person names like Le Balfour. Core details are unreadable, but appears tied to a competition or race in a historical newspaper fragment with garbled terms and possible names.
A man identified as Gallivan, 28, of Gear City, was assaulted and relieved of valuables on a Friday near a local block. He was struck with a bottle and robbed, then taken to Eyfary Moagdial for medical attention as police investigate the case.
Widow and family announce the death of Colonel C F Bartlett a veteran military officer of many years who served in Britain and Walles with duty at AML headquarters and Victoria Lenracks. The funeral will be held at 2 o clock from St Matthew Church Questy tree with interment at Waverley Cemetery in the afternoon.
Fragmented notes describe an incident at Central fellwey docks where a Moya Artillery unit entrained and a colt fell between trucks causing injuries. Mentions a reliable man and a Finishes ta Jenttoe and Felanriog Che berse with Sydney do FareewUrane. Also notes ongoing server valuations and recent trucking injuries.
A local rent court reports further reductions in weekly rents for several properties. The listings show lower weekly charges for Weekdays and tenants in Marrickville, with staged decreases from prior higher rates. Estimated property values and staged adjustments indicate ongoing market shifts.
Caria Ward Beith was processed on a Godsey Poles Court charge for driving with no tail light. She was fined 2 pounds with some accompanying costs, or an alternative punishment described as “Gaye” in the fragment.
A local controversy over immigration policy arises amid war tensions with calls to reappoint a director at a thermal facility. In related incidents, John Thupe, 4, suffered a fractured Taft thigh in Bridge-toad while Clare Manrtons, 27, of Hed- Torn, fell from a building roof in Burwood, taken to hospital with injuries.
A garbled report notes a verdict related to the death of Andrew Jones, 60, of Little Mountain Street. A veteran watchman and a petition appear, with a church service at Barnabas Church planned in Georgs Street West, and military honors mentioned.
A tram incident left Aron mk CRA StMslWD Ga Fevaedey in critical condition after being struck by a passenger train while attempting to cross the tracks. He was rushed to Sydney Hospital with multiple injuries including a crushed chest and several broken ribs.
A report discusses a chaff bag discovery linked to a case involving George Boyd and other individuals. Prosecutors allege connections to a broader dispute and potential criminal activity as investigators examine motives, locations, and possible charges stemming from the incident.
A notice announces a troop inspection at Moore Park scheduled for Thursday at 4 PM. The fragment describes general resupply and rivets, with unclear phrases about interment and interior arrangements.
A garbled OCR page recounts a court scene with disrupted names and scattered actions. The text weaves misread terms, partial phrases, and disjointed descriptions of people and locations, creating a jumbled outline of legal proceedings and surrounding activity.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a political dispute involving Mr Griffiths, opponents, and local venues. Mentions of meetings, dates, and possible campaign topics appear distorted, with multiple garbled phrases and unclear names.
A garbled obituary item notes the death of a Mr ajedrige Thmmac intmares after a long illness, with references to Leadiape, the Newgush World Parliament, and a scattered cast of names including Sir, Bram, and Major Harris. The piece mentions medical struggles, political ties, and a convoluted network of associates across multiple unreliably rendered locations.
A report from Paddington describes a fatal self harming act near Espeater Street. Police, including Victoria Marracka, arrived after a disturbance at a pedestrian area. Witnesses say the event occurred around a late hour, with authorities investigating the motive and potential threats preceding the tragedy.
A damaged OCR passage lists scattered names, places, and numbers across a crowded page. It references towns, individuals, dates, and events with many garbled terms, offering little coherent narrative beyond a kaleidoscope of proper nouns and partial terms.
A case involving cruelty to a horse was heard, detailing alleged neglect and mistreatment. The defendant, identified in court records, faced prosecution and potential penalties. The proceedings referenced incidents at a river location and related timeframe, with testimonies about the animal’s condition and care.
Not guilty verdict delivered for Pilar Mantes ove accused of theft at Barilaghuret ferries dispute. Jury found lack of evidence linking the defendant to the March Werehey property seizure involving Walter and Sr tase Tier with Orarharget as a witness.
Fragmentary list of names, places, and items with scattered references to shipping, markets, ships, and individuals. The garbled text names towns, people, and vessels like Copsey Cree, Parkes, Barcel, Mt Cae, and Jervis Bar, hinting at a period listing trades and buyers.
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