Macintosh and Sons Libel Trial Against RG Dun and Co
John Macintosh and Sons sued RG Dun and Co for ten thousand pounds in a libel action. In New South Wales Supreme Court the judge directed the jury on libel law after considering trade protection privilege. He noted the firm’s history since 1877 and that turnover had fallen to about £60,000 to £260,000 range in recent years. verdicts depended on whether published words harmed the plaintiff’s business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Macintosh and Sons
RG. Dun and Company
Cirgiare
Bance Court
Delore
Cohen
Mpenal
Bruce Smith
K.C
le Camp
Rolk
Ellie Exer
Tor Plainuine
Pileber
Bryant
Gannon
Backat
Mesars, Norton, Smith, and Company
Tor
Pilcher
John Macintosh
Drm
Gaalius
Pilcber
Supreme Court of New South Wales
Forey and Hall
Que Ofabese
Rade Protection Societies
New York
Victoria
Stary
Sud
Willi Talsoly
Aliexea Ibels
Ubel Szalval
MacAntosh and
Bons
Ita
Sona
Donluesa
John Macintosh, Son
Bia
Turbulent City Council Minutes Mixed With Tragic Drowning
A jagged OCR batch reports Aldermen clashing during a council session with heated remarks and a mayoral retort. It notes a drowning incident near Magnetic Island where a passenger named Wilson leapt overboard from the steamer Lasa O Gowrie.
Genuine Eucalyptus Extract Claims Global Merits
An ad-style notice promotes Sarder and Sons Eucalyptus Extract as a cure for colds, catarrh, and respiratory issues with claimed thirty years of use. It enumerates various ailments and touts global medical authority while urging readers to purchase through distributors and retailers.
Council wins bid to curb racecourse betting crowds
The Annandale Council, backed by police action, reports success in dispersing crowds around Epping Racecourse on race days. Constables removed bookmakers and punters as Aldermen and the mayor praised the crackdown, noting previous years of protracted prosecutions and civil actions.
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Annandale
Epping
Orea
Kes
Beokiee
Ned
Epping Racecourse
M’tiernan
Laichuerdt
Piperestrest
Tole
Broderick
Leickhuedt
Tofelbty
Ana
Alderman Robertson
Neluon-oireet
Naughty Nancy at the Criterion review
The review covers the stage comedy Naughty Nancy by Sheridan, with music by Lyon and Davidson. Nancy, a niece of Josiah Sluggs, schemes with a will to keep her fortune by remaining single. Sheridan stars as the lead with Miss Hebs Barlow as Nancy, delivering bright numbers and lively interaction, while supporting roles by Miss Maud Amberich and Windeld Blake enliven the second act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy
Bart
Fin
Asone
Sheridan
Oliver Heth
Ralph K. Lyon
Walter Davidson
Kifv
Josiah Sligss
Farabe
Valentine
Tas Bean
Teseus
Abd Ida
Martha
Nancy Fies
Brealh
Josiah
Misa Hebs Barlow
Windeld Blake
Maud Amberich
Wednesday Mails and Shipping Schedules for Sydney Hobart Auckland and More
The notice lists mail and passenger departures from Sydney to Hobart Auckland Noumea and Launceston with ships Electra Weorralla feslandia Pacifique Eden Kakapo Kelupe Lonngams Flora and rates to Melbourne. Times range from 10 am to 7 pm and services include direct New Zealand and New Hebrides routes with several Tasmanian connections.
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Malle Close
G.P
Sydney
Manningiver
Electra
St . A
Hobart
Auckland
New Zealand
Feslandia
Noumea
New ‘Hebrides
Pacifique
Launcraton
Bouth-West Coc
Tasmania
Eden
Kelupe
Yim
Melbourne
Toe ‘Taxmaila
In Bankruptcy Voluntary Sequestrations Noted
In bankruptcy records Mary Agnes Dubois of Orange and others are listed for voluntary sequestration. Officials include Robert Seabitt and Patrick Kinchela White with notices of creditor hearings and withdrawal actions referenced in the filing.
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Mary Agnes Dubois
Orange
Boardiuevee Borper
W. H. Palmer
Asne
Robert Seabitt MlAnley
Bogan
Lisyd
Azalance
Tatrick Kinchela White
Arthur-street
Ashield
LT Liopd
Asaigoes
J. Ireland
Sdmweel Preetor
Ibs
Withrawal
Immigration debate on settlers from England to New South Wales
An Sydney shipping agent notes good class of arrivals from England but farmers say high fares and multiple agents block settlement. Reports reveal many arrivals lack occupations, and government scrutiny delays allocations. Shipping lines offer affordable options, yet policy lags hinder full land settlement plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
England
New South Welte
Pia
Turther
Celra
Engilahmen
Pesland
Agate
Erdsiape
Joget Syinay
Paddington council debates Boer rifles exhibit
The Under-Secretary for Finance and Trade offered Boer rifles for exhibition in Paddington towns, triggering heated debate. Aldermen discuss accepting the rifles, concerns about publicity, and whether to advance a motion requiring notice. The council ultimately carried the motion with reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paddington
Aderman Dillon
George
Howard
City Couneil
Ull
Aldweman Howard
Ly Brows
Holsard
Lawrence
Tillow
Alderman Howard
Daorgn
Brown
Osc
Slattery Appeal Hearing in Darlinghurst Court
The appeal of Thomas Michie Slattery against a conviction for larceny of property of Mary Ellen Scanlon was continued at Darlinghurst Court. Grounds include errors in the trial and misdirection to the jury. Proceedings featured Crown and defense counsel with several clergy present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Michie
Slattery Azalut
Pull Court
Mary Ellen Scanlon
Mier
Darlinghurst
West
Lamb
Werynack
Wealgarth
Nata
Sly
M. Hamilton
Crown
Mery Ellen Beanton
Quitlcs Pring
Mousgnor O'Furns
Father Barry
St. Marys Cachydrul
Tenders Opened For Public Works And Services
Tenders opened by the Truler Board at the Public Works Department cover a new closet public school in Birmingham and a telephone exchange. Bids include O'Brian Company at 9,15364 pounds for erection work, James Alnaworth jun for repairs to messengers quarters, and Chap end Company Limited for water services and infirmary improvements at Rookwood. Other items mention custom house alterations, school partition work, bridge erection near the Namol River on the Manila to Brescia Railway, with multiple bids and lowest-tender selections noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truler Board
Public Worts
Bambringham
O' Briad Company
James Alnaworth
Towast
Guarters
Bey Obsarvatory
Lloyd
Aarlum
Rookwood
E End Company, Limited
Custom House
Ptaer
Glemmore-road
Namol
Manijis
Manilla
Aresia
Town council debates road safety after deadly crash
A chaotic council session addressed a fatal collision and calls for safer streets. Alderman Osmead urged clear specifications for road work while officials insist on improved enforcement and design to prevent future tragedies. Community members urged action and safer crossings.
Fragmentary historic note teases figures at ceremony
A partial OCR item mentions Mamleh Seen Demers of the Ser and Lent Ladtten as figures connected to a past governors ceremony. The legible fragments hint at a formal greeting and patronage context, but essential names and specifics remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamleh
Lent Ladtten
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