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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1909
Page
7
Severe flooding hits the Upper Murray area with rivers rising over banks, washing away fences and threatening farms. Residents describe fast rising waters, stranded animals, and evacuations as towns face record levels, with the Murray River advancing toward the valley and prompting emergency measures and widespread damage assessments.
The Murray River has risen sharply over four weeks of steady rain, flooding low-lying lands and forcing rescues of sheep and cattle. Bridges and river settlements like Corowa and Howlong brace for danger as boats ferried people and mail, with Chines and Victorian vineyards among flooded areas.
The Murrumbidgee River risen near Wagga and remains stationary, flooding low-lying lands along its banks. Rain limits worsen in Gundagai area, while lagoons along the river have overflowed, delaying works between Borexi and Narrasarta with no major property or stock losses reported yet.
A morning gathering at Tocumeal and Barnagash Shire decided to dispatch the oneiver and men to Berrigan and Finier. The group also ordered a tiraver of men to attend by ermpaskabin.
Harhor Trust completes purchase of a vessel at Capermen in South Africa. The sale price of £14,000 is noted for a dredger with 1087 tons, rivet deck, and 40 foot beam. The transaction involves advisory work by Sydney Thorner Trust officials and approval by the Government.
A Royal Commission report on improving Sydney is in government hands. Cabinet and Premier cautious on establishing central authority due to limited power and funding. City and suburban councils oppose a single boundary, while Tom Mann spoke at Broken Hill before leaving for Adelaide.
The Chief Judge in Equity Mr Justice Simpson heard an application by Joseph Smith Palmer a Sydney stockbroker and his children to continue an interim injunction restraining Mabel Louise Palmer from taking steps to execute an order. The case details share interests bank deposits a leasehold house and various investments held in trust or disputed as to ownership. The hearing was adjourned to June 20 with orders to preserve the bank passbook and other assets while the matter proceeds.
The Tender Board of the NSW Department of Public Works opened bids this afternoon for multiple projects. Notable items include hospital drainage work at Parramatta Hospital with T Barnes submitting £408 as the lowest. restoration and alterations to Old Government House Parramatta by Wm Seller at £3850. police station additions at West Maitland by J Myers £275. and new building tenders for a public school at Propuila £637 with HL T Seymour lowest. Other entries cover cottages at Prince Hospital Little Bay £2237 by G W Brewer, Bangalow court house £277145 by Lows and Beckinsill, and post and state office at Crasnock by W J Weaden £979. Additional works include entrance block and offices at Parramatta Hospital by Thos Barnes at £410 6d, Algudgerie Weir across Hillabong Creek near Jerilderie two tenders to be reported, and stone supply for alterations for the General Post Office two tenders to be reported.
The Sydney Divorce Court heard the continuing case of George Richardson versus Mary Richardson formerly Byrnes. Petitioner presented statements and letters alleged to reveal infidelity and marital strife, with a second letter found in the home dated 3/1/08. The proceedings involved testimony from a jury of 12 before Justice Sts, detailing claims of estrangement, accusations, and demands for settlement as the case proceeds.
Fragmented report from Melbourne event details multiple runners and workouts. Debris mentions Thyme Th, Trip Stort and Helios, Bruc and others, with seven furlongs and a strong late effort by the Merrantile unit.
Sydney solicitor Robert Heaninth Parry faced two charges involving £300 payments to James Witton and Chasen Mahers Bummorhayes, with alleged fraud via misappropriation. The case, linked to Warlingbiral Bee Lions, was adjourned as Mr. J. Musher and T. Messe T. argued over Crown consent. Proceedings are expected to retard Nesmere.
The New South Wales Sheepbreeders Association displays 900 sheep with few withdrawals. The exhibition, held at the Royal Agricultural Society grounds, draws notable attendees including the Governor-General and Lady Daley, Lady Ouellaford, and Sir Richard. The event proceeds despite dry seasons in the state and Tasmania.
Private cables from Lonton indicate no animal speculation, but Australian interest remains. Sydney opened softer, then steadied with mixed quotations, while traders saw cautious activity across Sydney and Melbourne markets as prices fluctuated and investors awaited further cues from overseas.
A debtor case at the county court endures a fine of 30 pounds after a guilty verdict. The defendant Manoel faced accusations of unlawful conduct and was condemned amid a general exit from the witness stand. The court preserved the defendant's defense while outlining penalties and ongoing proceedings.
Readable text outlines farm names, locations, and commodities across multiple towns in New South Wales. Mentions Portesi Gab Helablt Maitland Kiama and Maitland area markets with prices, harvest notes, and weather cues. Includes scattered lists of place names, crops, and observations from numerous districts.
A fragmented OCR passage covers various sporting items and names with jumbled words. It mentions locations, potential universities, and scattered terms such as teams, schedules, and events, but no coherent events or outcomes emerge from the readable lines. The garbled text prevents identifying a clear item or result to summarize.
A funeral notice reports the death of a noted Oddfellow at Abellalmaus Cottage. The deceased, once active in the fraternity, suffered a fatal incident after a fall and neck injury. Medical attention followed but the individual did not survive, with lingering health issues noted prior to death.
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