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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1910
Page
6
A Kirribilli incident near Admiralty House reports a supposed ghost appearing at night. A young Pitt Street firm employee boldly confronted the apparition, grabbing and shaking it until it revealed itself as a local young woman, startling onlookers and ending the scare.
A plucky woman chased a man who fled from a house on Willama Street Willian town after a break in. Miss Hantah Larraime’s dwelling was entered and jewellery valued at £152 stolen. Mrs Lily Lindsey, who witnessed the escape, alerted authorities and the suspect was committed to the London Sessions. The magistrate urged full police searches and cautioned on distress before the suspect asked to have his overcoat returned to his wife.
Martin M Laughlin, 21, of Sydney Taxi Company, faced Central Police Court on a £1 embossing charge. Witnesses testified about a Burwood trip and alleged tips, but the magistrate found reasonable doubt, dismissed the case, and declined costs.
George Crowley announces to the board the actuary report for City Mutual Life Assurance Society. Gross liability stands at £1,2? million with funds at £435,371 and a surplus of £2260.00. Premium income near £52,500. allocations include contingency fund £240, reserve strengthening £140, and £12,376 in dividends to policyholders. Policyholders of five years and over leave a balance of £7690 to carry over. Mortality favorable. city investments satisfactory.
A lively notice praises Madame Calve’s reception by music lovers while acknowledging the deaf at the Aural Institute in Sydney. It invites interested readers to obtain an illustrated booklet and testimonials about long-standing cases, offering care for nerves headaches vertigo and related conditions.
The Maris Forre incident reports chalked lips and anger as M Sule, a choleric Spaniard, assaults a portrait with a revolver during a London salon visit. He targeted the canvas of the two Mamnorists, fired four bullets, injuring the frame and wounding none, before being escorted to a police station. He vows redress and threatens further destruction if the work is not hung lower.
Not how quickly or how cheaply but how well the works done Alm In always made Atracaitenan sf the Tallat Saloon of A J Haynes located 100 Pillement between Stock Ex and Hunter at-0.
Captain Beartsmore and Mr Arnold of the Aborigines Protection Board arranged for moving blacks from the near Bigerton mission station in Yass. Officials deterred by resistance, old women faced removal, leading to a local board appointment to oversee the conduct and report to headquarters.
In Newcastle Industrial Court Judge Heydon found the Newcastle Municipal Council failed to pay painters the correct wage rates for council painting work. Four laborers were underpaid, with wages varying from high skill to common labor. The council must comply with the awarded scales and pay £3 to each claimant plus £7 costs.
In the Water Police Court summons division William Buchanan a squatter from Killarsey near Narrabri and his partner George Boyle appeared on information alleging they drove a motor car within four miles of the GPO at over 3 miles per hour. Kenneth Mack of Roberts Hotel said he saw a motor car near Yuro Street travel at about 20 mph strike a woman and knock her down. Witnesses testified to seeing the car and hearing a warning. One witness thought 18 to 17 mph but admitted judging pace is hard. Both defendants were fined and court costs.
JR Leone reports selling by private contract on account of Mr. Matthew Drummond property known as South Yalgogrin in the Wyalong district about 26 600 acres of freehold lands at a highly satisfactory cash price. Purchaser intends to subdivide the entire for closer settlement.
Alderman Burton urged moving the Wentworth Street tram stop to Fanning Street for better shelter and easier access for residents. The council decided to ask the Railway Commissioners. In Central Police Court, 22 Chinese defendants charged 408, interpreter’s fee, and Long Chin fined £20 with two months imprisonment for running a gaming den at Castle Street premises.
The Steading Committee for Muritts Wark notes an expenditure of £548 000 plus £30 800 for public works. Approval includes a harbour improvement at Manning River, a water supply from the Novela River, and a railway construction contract with a 19 year guarantee and a £5 000 deposit with the Government.
A deputation representing the Commonwealth Handkerchief Company approached the Assessor for Customs with a request to allow a tariff on unbleached Taw material. Officials indicated the proposed rate and processing would affect Australian workers and machinery. The discussion touched on duties and potential job impacts under the act.
Fragmented text discusses possible opening of an Australian inquiry into federation prospects. Mentions federal government plans to address anomalies in the federation and potential reforms. Content is garbled with many unreadable terms and placeholders.
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