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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1910
Page
9
A lengthy trial transcript reveals evasive testimony from the governess and other witnesses as questions about falsified receipts and alleged abuse surface. Key figures, including MacPhee and Smythe, appear amid a web of accusations, with the court weighing credibility and motive.
Private reports place copper at 254 Ts $4 per ton in London trading, with a drop from prior levels. The market shows widespread activity in Australian and British listings, including notes on South (pscd) and several miner and broker names, dividend details, and evolving demand signals across global exchanges.
The Public Works Committee passed a resolution to arm the railway project from Muswetbrook to Merriwa, referred to the Legislative Assembly, with a division drawn Denman and along the eastern side of the Goulburn River to Wyoong Creek.
Letters of administration issued for the estate of Mary Alive Tribuct spinster of Windsor who died intestate on May 2. The father John Tebbutt of Bunissula Windsor is named as the administrator. The estate valued at 8657 te 74 pounds passes to the deceased’s father as sole beneficiary.
The Premier stated that the Royal Commission on Decentralisation is nearly ready to start its work and can commence "any day now." He referred to a matter Wade mentioned about appointing a secretary to the commission and noted the issue is practically completed.
The Thianaual show of the New South Wales Sheepbreeders Association opened at the Royal Agricultural Society's Bho Ground Moore Park. Weather was wet and damp, affecting attendance. The event featured merino displays from Commonwealth Tasmanian studs and prominent New South Wales exhibitors, with judging by a panel including Cox Oakden and Rutledge. Awards rivaled prior years, noting strong Australian and British breeds and a robust display of wool quality.
Reported boxing bout between Jeffries and Johnson set for Nevada with event timing converted to Sydney hours. Details on date venue and network are unclear in the fragment.
Mr 8 Wickham has been chosen as manager of the H. W. Rugby Union team to visit Bris bane.
The Municipal Council of Newcastle faced an Industrial Court case before Mayor Jute Meydou regarding three employees in the electrical department unpaid wages under the engine drivers award. Testimony detailed shifts from 6 pm daily with varying weekly hours and alleged underpayment, with penalties proposed up to £10 per case.
Victorian era style race card records at Victoria Park, listing novice plate results and multiple handicap events with numerous horses and riders. Names include Goldlink, Glodys D, and Edna May among many starters. results mention times and margins.
In Melbourne on a Wednesday afternoon a billiard match between Lindrum and Roberts progressed with Lindrum at 48 to 9,125 as Roberta remained in play. Lindrum reportedly received 3000 in the contest, with scores noted at 4 o'clock as the break and table conditions influenced play.
Commonwealth Weather Bureau reports general rains with heavy falls along western slopes and coastal areas. Winds shift from north west to westerly as seas rise around the Southern Ocean and coast south of Cape Borda. Rain totals in New South Wales towns include Adaminaby 77 and Ballina 5, with many stations showing measurable rain across the 24 hours ending nine this morning.
The Keosingan Club announces its anniver marquee event with a jumble of entrants such as Jason Caenertge Hope vy Watchman Butt Katoomba and Stalwart Jem. Other names include Maiden Pantain Mooptient Black Abbott and Blair Dawrin along with Thorpe’s Misculis and Steve Mart Tinck Bob.
Melbourne a Wednesday training session disrupted by light rain near Caufield and Fle. Players practiced handling and footwork with focus on routines under damp conditions. Weather slowed some drills but teams kept pace as minds stayed on tactics and conditioning.
Late shipping notices list numerous vessel names and captains with departures from various ports. Entries mention Yokohama routes, steamship lines, and cargoes with weights in tone figures. Also includes a consumer ad for headache cures and advice on office fatigue.
The hearing, before Mr Justice Gordon, centered on a divorce petition by Harry Albatross Patrick against Claudis Carstine Tat-Fick formerly Wisbey. Allegations included domestic abuse with denials by the respondent and claims about letters, waking at night, and comments on a homestead. Evidence and testimonies were submitted, including statements from relatives, with further addresses entered.
London Tuesday night saw a Queensland dinner at the Walhorn Restaurant with 15 gentlemen present. Sir George Reid proposed the toast to Queensland and congratulated Major Ble T Robinson the Agent General on recent royal favor. A cable from Queensland Premier Mr Kidston was cheered.
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