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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
8
Fragmentary court report details the trial of a man linked to a Home Predenek Cronk case. Witnesses describe injuries and alleged threats. The narrative follows the jury in courtroom sequence with scattered names and locations, though many phrases are garbled.
Fragmentary OCR style passage mentions people like Vere, Murpay, and Crook, references to a revolver, a confrontation, and a police inquiry. The readable portions describe a tense scene and questions about a shooting or threat, with dialogue about self defense and possible consequences.
Witnesses describe a tense scene with a revolver produced and loaded. The accused argues lack of intent to murder while contradicting statements surface about cartridges and a kitchen weapon at Mr Sinclair’s home. The jury convicts, and a death sentence is recorded amid testimonies and police remarks.
A Bowral deputation pressed government officials on road repairs and funding. The advocates urged the Crown to cover additional costs, seeking £731 from local councils while the Government already held £729, aiming to restore the Milangang road segment. An OAL official was sent to Bowral to investigate.
The newt tending board discussed current stage plans for River farms allotments. Named farm numbers include 166 961 abrey Hoban Nemingha 213 Miracras James Starr Menangle 17 acres Charles Pardew Greford 2024 acres William Bennett Walcha 48 acres Owen Turi 44 acres John Reading Nuri with several other assigned plots and owners.
A collision in Balmain sends a vehicle onto a footpath wounding the driver and injuring a pedestrian. Emergency services respond as the car capsizes and the rider is treated at hospital with severe injuries. Police investigate the sequence leading to the crash and assess damages to the vehicle.
The final two contests between the All Blacks and Kangaroos in the Mark and White competition are set for Wednesday June 30 and Saturday July 3 at Wentworth Park. Kesgarens have two games to go, All Blacks one, with a win vital for both. tickets holders for July 4 urged to swap groups. Players Buller Noble Malley Maurine Armanbam leave for Australia to face New Zealand XI, while Frawley Konstfeldt sail to England for Northern Union duties. conflicting meetings and resignations affect NSW Rugby League committees.
Yardings totaled 4407 sheep and lambs with 324 consignors and 42 penned. Trade mostly useful to extra prime sheep, with crossbreds scarce. Market opened near Monday rates but eased. prime wethers 17s to 1s, extra 13s to 20s 6d. road bend values noted. Cattle and bullocks' prices varied. demand above requirements but values softened from Monday. Next sale planned with 4 sheep vans and 90 cattle waggons listed.
Tensions rise as Sydney gas employees push for wage actions and potential stoppages. The Australasian Gaslight and North Shore Gas discuss board reference while union leaders condemn employer stance. A looming disruption could affect gas supply if boards fail to resolve demands by imminent meetings.
Lane Cove Council asked the police to survey all district constables by phone with Lord money tie. The Inspector-general noted Mrs Mable Gorman’s residence had already been surveyed and reported communication methods were adequate. He added funds are not available for any further survey.
Mr J Pom Ducker of Dicker and Son Rond-street died at his residence Stanway Orpington-street Ashfield early today. For over 39 years he engaged in commercial interests and was held in esteem by business colleagues. He leaves three daughters and two cousins.
Melbourne report notes Alert Dream scratched for the Grand National Hurdles while Snob was not. Next Saturdays Moorefield scratches list Lady Clieve Ayrbrook for the Kogarah Stakes and Rave Lindrum and Weiss ITS78) for the Hurdle. Dilliard match currently Lindrum 12,756 Weiss 5,170 at 4 pm.
The Commonwealth Weather Bureau reports a gradual fall in southward conditions over the next four hours with northwesterly winds. Record rainfall is noted across New South Wales towns including Adelaide, Sydney and Hobart, with heavy totals at multiple stations. Brisbane and surrounding areas observe storms and cool to warm shifts. Ongoing reports list rainfall amounts by town, including Albury, Cootamundra, Gundagai, Kiandra, Tumut, Wagga Wagga and many others, with totals varying from trace to over 100 points in recent hours. Continuous weather updates describe thunder, heavy rain bands, and river levels fluctuating, indicating hazardous conditions in the region and expectations of continued unsettled weather through the coming day.
Albury faces a flood after twenty years of drought with rising river levels and widespread rain. Officials warn of delayed relief as the water rises to multiple feet in low-lying areas and threaten crops and homes.
A warm June day set a record not seen in 27 years. Mr Wilson of the Commonwealth Weather Bureau notes today as the warmest June since 1845 with readings around 74.7 degrees, attributing the heat to high pressure stagnation off the Queensland coast. the maximum at the observatory reached 12.9 degrees by 2 PM.
June 04 ship movements show Grastala under Captain Sim with cargo from North Chast Company and Sandia bound for M6. Other vessels include Libianand with agents DEPARTERES Nipett and a mail steamer departing for Sydney. Details mention towns such as Launceston and Canton and indicate sugar chemical company service schedules.
In a Mudgee divorce hearing, witnesses recount alleged infidelity and coercive conduct linked to Hattersley and others. The transcript shows cross examination of names such as Hattersley and Dorrington, with claims about room encounters and possible domestic tensions, as the court weighs the evidence.
An extensive report details Wednesday activity in Loutre with listings, bids, and prices across multiple firms and commodities. Major names include Great Victory, Australian Newspaper, Bank of Sptoer, and several brokers, with notes on prices, volumes, and floor prompts.
The miners voted 161 to 17 to withdraw all claims from the Royal Coal Commission, effectively killing the Mining Court. Thirty judges in the Federation participated as district officers counted the votes this afternoon, with 48 due to resume Monday. Owner concerns push for a single general wages board for all colliery employees next Tuesday.
Melbourne reports the Defence Minister will investigate Sergeant-Major Daly's resignation from New South Wales. He sent a lengthy document outlining grievances, and Mr Joseph Cook promised a full, patient inquiry while maintaining service discipline. The notice mentions 338 applications for £9 farms in the Dorrigo seventh division.
Fragmented text outlines rugby league qualifiers and local cricket associations with scattered team names and events. Includes mentions of Wentworth Park, cricket trust, and various unverified figures, suggesting a chaotic clipping of sports finance and league activity.
A priest is reported dead outside a processing site in Grenfell. The article notes years of service by Paul Lane and mentions workers and a related incident, with unclear OCR text indicating further details on a chronology and location on a later page.
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