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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1909
Page
5
A chaotic report details tensions at a Northern coal colliery as officials, workers, and politicians clash over wage policy and redundancies. Key figures named include wardens, secretaries, and local leaders, while mentions of strikes, wages, and potential government intervention frame a broader labor dispute turning heated across months of negotiation.
In a Solent district filing, major creditors claim a debt of £134. The case names Suealer Maloary and associates linked to a financial firm based near Marulan. Proceedings reference a hospital matter and sequestered assets under court oversight.
In Richardson versus Richardson a Bowraville tailor fights a divorce on grounds of cruelty and adultery with co respondent John Ellis McRay. The hearing spans allegations of assault and misconduct, with testimonies from Mrs Richardson, McRay, and others about repeated abuse. The case hinges on disputed acts of violence, alleged infidelity, and the couple’s turbulent marriage.
The Queensland Legislative Assembly met this afternoon with changes in the ministry. J.T. Tell became Speaker, A. Th. Barrow retires as Secretary for Victorian Instruction and will be succeeded by A. Baruoa. G Jackson becomes Minister for Public Works while Mend G. Any assumes Home Secretary duties.
The Victorian Sorters Union backed a nine day fortnight for postal staff, detailing salary ranges from dispatching officers to sorters and suggesting increments every two years. The statement cited unhealthy working conditions in Melbourne mail hubs and noted about 80 percent of branch deaths over the past hours were tuberculosis related.
Melmocrse reports the Postmaster General met with the Prime Minister and postal officials to discuss reducing the press cable rate. Sir John Quick reportedly said no decision could be made while the confidence rating issue remains unresolved.
Brisbane dispatch at midday lists sales of Queensland yellow maize, prime grade, at 104d per bushel. Further industrial goods include Woods' Grost Peppermint Cura priced at 1s 6d, with a note of secondary trades and bar company earnings.
Flood waters around Albury ease with river levels dropping from near peak. Towns along the Murray report submerged valleys, washed-out bridges and damaged roads on the Victorian side. Farmers rebuild fences, embankments and culverts while two youths rescued from floodwaters near Cooryong.
A Tamworth report lists numerous allotments in the Peel River settlement. Names such as Hirm No Ys likely reflect parcel identifiers with acreage figures and owners including William Norma Heowa, Frederick Montyrove, Esmund Tongue, George fumry Bellis, Paul Wehetrant, Albay Sineph, Taward Willi Weikinsen, James Georgs Tickmnnd, William Warneys, Edward Wise, Amren Arthur Bnediey, and Percy Gladstone Wilvein among many others. The scattered entries show parcels of several hundred acres each, with various locations noted in Tamworth and surrounding areas.
At the Metropolitan Board of Water Supply and Sewerage meeting the Engineer-in-Chief presented two memoranda on water in the Prospect Reservoir. For the week ended June 20 the average daily yield was 2 277 000 gallons, aiding refilling of Potts Hill Reservoir, versus wartime and prewar figures. Water at Cataract Reservoir rose to the 26th, with no discharge. Revenue for July 2 to June 3 showed a decline from 1917-18, while expenditures rose. A report on an impounding reservoir for Wollongong and the South Coast was deferred. A compensation claim for subsidence damage on O’Connor Street was considered. £200 plus repairs were offered after technical evaluation.
The Lyceum Hall program recounts last night's Spencer's Theatrescope with a vivid illustration of a great race. It highlights the celebrated Minoru as a winner associated with Majesty, praising the illustration’s detail and commemorating the event as a popular triumph in recent years.
Police pursue burglars after Tuesday night entry at Mr Will’s store. Thieves took a large quantity of tobacco and Aldwyer goods valued around £60. Bowral council seeks driver identity after a motor car rammed through Bowral causing injuries. Local council maintains contact with police and inspector general for clearer answers.
The Lord Mayor of Sydney condemns the new street pole scheme as unsightly and calls for immediate oversight. He cites England and Europe for a uniform beautification standard and warns that poorly planned posts disrupt sightlines and city harmony, urging departmental cooperation and decisive action.
Weather notes from New South Wales include cloudy skies with scattered rain across central and northern districts, and a forecast of showers in Byron Bay and Jervis Bay areas. Reports cover multiple towns with rainfall amounts, wind conditions, and potential heavy downpours, noting wet roads and improving crop prospects in some regions.
The funeral of the late Mr Waller Balciime, a clipping manager for Messrs Nargety and Company, occurred this afternoon at St James, King Street. Many shipping officials and notable directors attended, including T E Roos, Dalgety and Co, Kay, and officers of the Lave Miityades, with Mrs Gordon-Wesphe and Sir Konnieh Anderson among those represented.
Huddart Parker's steamer Ulimaroa docked in Sydney this afternoon from Wellington and New Zealand ports carrying sheep for the New South Wales Sheepbreeders Association show. The event opens at the Agricultural Ground tomorrow with animals from multiple ports.
Fragmented OCR of a Melbourne style market page shows copper, tin, zinc prices and numerous bidder and seller entries. The dense list includes company and location names, bid amounts, and varied commodities, but readable details are sparse and largely garbled.
South Wales Labor met to decide on censure against the Government. A motion of censure was likely to be levelled and a possible amendment to the Address was expected, signaling a formal parliamentary challenge.
A Royal Commission inquiry opens behind closed doors in Cooma Tasplay with a panel investigating charges among members. A charity ball at Cootamundra Hospital aims to raise about £100 for the hospital fund.
A fragmentary court transcript outlines a solicitor pledging guilty amid a bribery case. It references repayment proportions, duties, and potential appeals, with mentions of individuals such as a bar member and alderman. The text is garbled but implies misconduct and subsequent sentencing or penalties.
In Taralga a fire swept a dwelling and kitchen buildings belonging to Mr. George Haron, badly damaged by flames. Several bags of cham and other items were burned, with losses estimated far exceeding 280 pounds and the exact cause and extent still under investigation.
The article reports a local council discussion on removing a kerb along Gionmre road to widen the carriageway. It notes calls to expel funds and the potential impact on traffic, with mention of a public works committee and local residents' concerns.
Fragmentary text mentions Closer Settlement and Seven Large Estates with scattered place names and partial notes. Key entities include locations and possible land parcels, but definitive facts are unclear due to garbled OCR. The readable fragments hint at land deals or estate planning in a region with multiple named locales.
A fragmented sports column references players, teams, venues, and events in a garbled OCR pass. It names Meagan, Veer, Silky, and several locations while mentioning pastries, papers, and a meeting about progress. The unreadable text prevents a coherent summary.
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