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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1910
Page
5
A mutilated body of a young girl found in Mosman triggers a shocking confession by an eccentric woman. Police reconstruct the crime scene as authorities question the suspect while neighbors recall the victim as a well known local child. The case unfolds with chilling details of assault, motive, and the pursuit of justice. The press notes the woman’s testimony and the community’s shock at the brutality.
A series of public works items outlines constructing and upgrading sewer outfalls, drainage, and school buildings across Sydney suburbs including Parramatta, Newtown, Camperdown, and Canterbury. Notable entries cover drainage improvements, regrading and fencing, alterations to public schools, and completion of new classroom facilities with multiple contractors and locations named.
London reports describe a French railway crash near Versailles where a train stopped at the platform and a signal warning failed. The driver did not notice the signal and while many passengers were disembarking, the collision killed twenty and left others badly mutilated.
The Parramatta torpedo boat destroyer completed official speed trials in London on Sunday night. An average pace over a measured mile reached 28.44 minutes, nearly a contract speed, with the highest speed during continuous steaming described as the ship’s best effort.
President Taft signed a bill affecting railroad pricing, signaling government action on Pullman rate adjustments amid ongoing railway policy debates.
The international rifle match concluded Sunday night with the United States securing a win at 24029 points amid a tight contest. Details are sparse due to unreadable portions of the source.
Newcastle article outlines the proposed Anutpalan Coke and By-Products Company Limited works. Capital £300,000, to build 60 ovens and 400 peat-tops per day, aiming to produce purified coke, tan, sulphate of alumina, and other chemicals, with contracts for 100,000 tons of small copper ore supply over 8 years and expansive rail and supply plans across the district.
The Homebush stock sale notes a mixed yarding of 25 983 sheep including lambs and mated ewes with prime and medium quality trades. Wethers sold at better values while ewes moved slowly. overall demand steady with significant yarding of cattle and a few high price points amid fluctuating figures.
Contested rugby match recaps England versus Australia with emphasis on the Australian team’s tactics and pace. It notes training improvements, forward strength, three quarters’ speed, and key plays by Tom and Levi while acknowledging rough play and crowd interest.
In No 3 Jury Court before Justice Pring a jury found there was no contract between plaintiff John Gearee White and the defendant Stratnflian Steamship Company Limited over coal shipped from Japan aboard the BirethOlien. The case involved £4108 Tas referenced payments and demurrage claims, with defense denying an agreement and the jury delivering a verdict for the company after brief deliberation.
A Paddington deputation led by MP W Kuliy J E West Alderman W Lela and Alderman T George and the Town Clerk met Deputy Postmaster General Mr B J Toone to press for improvements in local letter delivery. The group presented representations urging faster service and broader coverage for Paddington residents.
The Wharf Laborers and Stevedores Union board resumed after a four night break at the Central Poller Snart House. Spehrer chaired with Topous and O Meara representing wharf laborers and stevedores. The session considered earnings, job supply, and safety concerns amid reports of accidents and dangerous cargo handling.Witnesses testified on wages, hours, and conditions including hazardous fumes and explosions. The board planned a forthcoming audit of earned sums and debated adjustments to ensure enough workers for industry demand.
The report details widespread rain across New South Wales and nearby districts. Weather stations record substantial totals with many towns showing steadyfalls since Saturday night. Authorities note the rain will aid water supplies, pasture, and crops though some areas still face dry spells.
Hus as read, the report notes race disruptions with Sylvander scratched at Canterbury Park Nursery Handicap and Manchester for the Firing Mile. Several racehorses were sold by Wingits and Beeula arming amid weather impact and ongoing agricultural round at Lusirailag.
Scrappy OCR reads like a bazaar inventory and sale notice with names of places such as Mount Morzan, North Suburb, Sydney and Bank of England. It lists vendors, consignors, and sale figures alongside scattered prices, measurements, and lot descriptions. The fragment hints at an annual report, mine expenditures, and ore production while interleaving due lines for unfamiliar names and locales.
A bustling athletics day featured multiple events across venues with notable performances. Winners included H. Wade and K. Keeny, amid strong showings from American and Welsh teams as rain affected schedule and final standings.
The report notes firmer wheat prices and trading activity as buyers and sellers adjust to market signals. Trade sources from Plymouth and London indicate mixed sentiment with Australian port shipments discussed and prices pressured by broader commodity moves.
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