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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1927
Page
2
A description of a Thursday session outlines a proposed inquiry by a select committee into allegations surrounding the Holland administration. The text notes tensions between Prime Minister Coates and government figures, referencing industrial and legal officials and public expenditure disputes, amid a broader scramble over authority and accountability.
A fire at St Josephs Mount destroyed several cutbuildings and helmets, with damage estimated at a major total. Fr. Holland noted heavy loss while Mr Pichardeon reported the incident as part of broader repressive measures discussed by the Mandates Committee. The article mentions New Zealand continuing German methods and debates over administration versus native control.
Bathurst indorses rebirth despite detractors. President John Militar asserts Bathurst is alive and advancing by leaps and bounds, citing £49,000 in new buildings this year and rising land dealings. A. P. Crowe notes the railway machinery project as a key driver of Bathurst's progress.
Nationalists step up activity in Hartley Hartley electorate as preparatory meetings at Katoomba plan a coordinated effort. Local branches aim to select a candidate, with branches to vote on the nomination. The push signals unusually strong interest for the forthcoming election.
In Wagga on Thursday OG M Com, a leading marker, set a new 18 hole course record. He finished with a score of two under par two twos and five more bogeys noted as a strong round. The previous record of Ti was held by GE Dunstan.
A dramatic report to the News from Bond's Mr. Vivian describes a flight to Darwin with a plane ascent and strong winds that slowed progress. The crew faced cold nights, scarce provisions, and a five man white crew managing 16,000 head of cattle per 1000 square miles as they aimed for Darwin arriving at 11 35 pm Darwis time after a difficult voyage.
A 4000 crowd watched Cootamundra retain the Maher Cup from Vong after a tense comeback. The match started slowly as Vong led 8 to 2, with high excitement building in the Bread court area. Cootamundra equalized through a late penalty and took a 10 to 8 win as Beabery converted late free kicks after pressure in the closing minutes.
Frederick Ely told the Federal Arbitration Court that a bistro had voluntarily adopted a 44 hour week amid disputes with a rival firm. He claimed workers were pushing toward a 48 hour week and protested a Sunday labor ban affecting leisure and sport. Ald Parker and others questioned the Sunday closure impact on church and recreation.
June rainfall in the Riverina district hit a record low of 62 points, the worst for a June month, with the next lowest in 20 years. Albury weather signals frost and drought severity, impacting crop prospects and farm activity amid ongoing dry conditions.
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