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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1910
Page
5
A late cable dispatch arrives with interim notes from a local correspondent. The brief item signals ongoing stories and developments as information continues to come in.
Fragmentary report notes May Asquith and the Commons pressuring the government over veto and parliamentary power. It describes a set of late 19th century parliamentary scenes with Chairman Heres and intertwined claims about authority and order in the House.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Roosevelt marriage involving Loman and Mester with mentions of a Hokie Beer at a New York venue. The readable text references a September date and a procession or residence plans afterward, but details are obscured.
Fragmented OCR text describes a meat packing operation in the Lostion area with references to Monias adit and Poteranies Nong. Mentions Armour and PrUl and possible centrality to a business scene. Readable facts are very limited.
Fragmented OCR text mentioning American wheat, prices, and references to regions like New York and Minnesota. Many garbled words and stray terms obscure full meaning. likely a market or commodity note with price hints but unreadable specifics.
The report details Dominion forces preparing for a nocturnal test in a distant theater as Imperial authorities consider surveillance and reconnaissance oversea. It notes coordination between military units and the cryptic phraseology used by planners while outlining potential implications for ongoing imperial security and regional posture.
The bulletin notes rain and strong winds over the next 18 hours, with improving conditions in springlike trends later. It highlights ground soak, water supply benefits, and ongoing unsettled weather across multiple areas, with notes on showers and mild temperatures ahead. The report also records retirements and local weather observations in several towns.
A newspaper report details a dispute within the Australian cricket tour management over the treasurer duties and the handling of private player accounts. Key figures include manager Mr Laver and captain Mr Noble, with debates on access to books and the safeguarding of confidential player records amid board scrutiny.
A Federal Arbitration Award proceeding involving the High Court, Commonwealth Court of Conciliation and Arbitration, and multiple bootmaking firms was continued to challenge subterms of an award. The case questions jurisdiction, interstate scope, and the applicability of indenture provisions to apprenticeship pay schemes.
Report from Maitland notes ongoing construction on the North Coast Railway faces disruption as the tunnel mouth fills with earth and a large shiplike mass blocks access. Platelaying halted for weeks, with risk of further falls and no brickwork at the tunnel’s end, delaying progress by at least a month.
A NSW Executive Council meeting presided by Lord Chelmsford approved appointments including NJ. Mliveetehairmant, ROR. Hickaoy, and W. O'Malley to various commissions. New deputy roles were set for Sydney and Port Macquarie areas. The resignation of John E Foley at electoral return for Belubula was accepted and Frederick Garden appointed to the vacant position.
The Minister for Works Mr CA Lee stated there was no delay in starting Cremorne Wharf approacher work and tramtine or jetty construction. The small adjustment was nearing finality and approvals for New York were to be completed, with call for tenders possible any day.
A gas cap failed today at the residence of Mr F P O Conn or, boatmaker George Street, Bathurst. An upstairs gas pipe ignited after Mr O Connor struck it with a stick, causing a violent blast that threw occupants from a dining-room. Mrs O Connor collapsed, but is recovering. Several pictures were torn from walls.
Proposal to cover a forty foot wide roadway with iron and glass roof between two new municipal sections. Wet weather shelter for market vendors. total estimated cost about £2900 to erect.
Sydney True Office staff have busy days since the new Trade Act. They numbered 345 cars and 112 motor cycles registered, granted 194 motor driver licences, and issued 1191 motor cycle certificates. All city cars are registered. many rural cars remain to be processed.
Disquiet grows as miners' wage board faces pressure over Paterson's position. Federation threats to resign if Paterson refuses to bow out. Labours' unity wavering as talks hint at a tenpence cut to wages. Premier may be pressed to remove Paterson to avert board collapse. Meanwhile Canterbury Station gas telephones and fire brigade upgrades proceed.
A Sydney meeting of the Operative Trade Unionists' Society heard Labour leaders claim workers in outer suburbs face pay up to 34 9 a day while others rebut that six of eight days are worked and travel time is unpaid. Secretary Mr Irons said many statements by Mr Cosm were questionable and criticised wage practices.
The Epping meeting features a trial handicap with Black Purest and other starters, won by half a cock. Plying Handicap sees Lady Nutwood prevail by half a head over Waratah, with betting favors Lady Nutwood. Club Handicap concludes with Honest Lad winning by a comfortable margin as Forest King and Strathbar also earn placements.
Messenger remains top in the vote for Australia’s best player following Saturday’s league clash with England. New Zealand forward Byrne gets a 4 permit to join North Sydney and may play with Devereaux and Morton. Other selections, matches, and trials across Sydney and Melbourne headline a day of sport with large expected crowds.
The works committee recommends accepting tenders for wood paving at Oxford Street front of Sacred Heart Church and other street works. Walter Belge and William Sommer submit bids with costs listed. Langley Brothers to supply two million wood blocks. Australian General Electric to supply switchboards and transformers. Noyes Brothers and others bid for electrical fittings. Tenders sought for three hundred fenting chairs for VB0 elle parks.
In case No 5 of the Jury Court Goores Andrew Stewart trading as McCarron Stewart and Company sued the Country Press Co operative Company Limited for 2000 pounds for alleged slander. The jury found a verdict for the plaintiff for 250 pounds. A day of proceedings was granted. The Premier says proposed public service pay increases will not prejudice statutory or regulatory pay scales.
A NSW executive meeting approved a regulation under the act authorizing temporary structures for outdoor picture shows. The measure requires in writing approval from the Secretary and limits use to canvas or similar structures, with compliance and liability rules for operators during the open air entertainment period.
Private cables report copper in London at £55 per ton with a drop of 8d. Quotes show varied prices across London and Sydney markets, listing numerous companies and blocks with bids and asks in pounds, shillings and pence. The dense cabling notes names of brokers, banks, and mining concerns trading in Queensland and New South Wales, including Broken Hill and Golden Mile commodities.
The article outlines proposals to use coastal water resources for Newcastle and Melttand areas, aiming to improve supply and resilience. Officials discuss Kelvr Maun Ta and Vesing iawaa in Use projects, weighing benefits against costs, timelines, and environmental impact. Community voices push for tangible actions while technical details remain debated.
The commission named to study railway affairs in New South Wales forms a key policy push. Chief commissioner Remy B. Mickewn and W. C Metin Wood lead the board, with Oliver formerly under secretary for tags and related roles. The inquiry aims to advance reforms and exploration of railway management.
A damaged OCR item notes a vessel wreck near the Myamtug River with a lifeboat, a sinking claim, and a reported drowning. The fragment mentions the Mivinbes Soller drifting and an anchor, with references to water, salvage, and debris surrounding the scene.
Fragmentary wartime style note reports Queensland maize prices at auction in New South Wales markets. Mentions rail or river samples and references Sussex region influence on the NSW rate, with unclear figures and conditions.
Unclear OCR text describes a strike at PELAW MAIN COLLIERY affecting MEWCARTIR and nearby areas with references to workers, management, and potential mine closures. Details are illegible and scattered, but the piece signals a significant labor disruption with possible safety and production implications for the region.
A mangled OCR fragment shows an advert cluttering a page with partial words and misaligned letters, making the intended product or notice unclear and unreadable. No clear names, dates, or figures emerge from the legible portions.
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