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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
6
A court record recounts the signals and actions surrounding the Murrurundi incident. Witnesses describe whistle blows signals and brake failures, naming engine crews and railway officials while detailing the sequence leading to the collision. The testimony covers whistle timing signal readiness and possible rule violations.
The report notes a train departing Murimond at 7 43 a m without a passenger passenger count not stated and indicates no other trains left the station between adjacent trains 18 and B. Proceeding.
The Supreme Court ruling on balconies above shop doorways guiding lawful structures prompted councils to deny balcony permissions. In Newtown, owners of two Kingatree shops seeking front balconies were told by the Mayor Alderman H. T. Morgan that plans were rejected and building balconies would be at the owner's risk. The vote sided with removing balconies once erected, noting balconies are not recognized under Local Government Act provisions.
A long list of first and second grade matches with venues such as Erskineville Oval North Sydney Oval and Sydney Cricket Ground. Referees include A Ration L Harrison and N B Martin. Third grade schedules cover venues from Rushcutters Bay Oval to Taralia and Centennial Park with numerous pairings and kickoff times.
The page lists rugby league and Australian rules fixtures at Sydney venues with referees and times, alongside British Association first grade matches and third grade events. It also notes balcony removal and street improvements for safety, plus university lawn tennis results and city grounds details.
The morning session resumed with testimony on the railway accident near Ardaren. Witnesses described damaged signal apparatus, a train collision near a water tank, and times from a night officer as the board prepared plans and sought delays in the inquiry.
The Governor-General Mr HH Share and aides inspected Bourke street police barracks in Surry Hills on Thursday. Officials including Sir Francis Suttor and T Garein accompanied him as foot and mounted police demonstrated drills and facilities. Lord Northcote praised the appearance and physique of the force and the modern barracks.
In a March 25 rail carriage disturbance, Joseph Define appeared before Burwood Court on a charge of interfering with travelers. He pleaded guilty and was fined £5 with costs or three months hard labor. Mount Etna is erupting, drawing attention to a second note about the volcano.
Excitement at Victoria Park Racecourse Zollint tomorrow afternoon as the Sistomehlie Club of Australasia stages motor car exhibitions and races. A 1½ mile track hosts a 2 mile championship and 3 mile events with trials on the track and the fast lineup promising high speeds. J. J. Smith will judge, Silver Boy faces Mrs Knowles in a naval race, and De Groens Wire Regal Band provides music. Cars entered are valued around £15,000. Special trams run from Elizabeth Street.
Despite heavy rain on Good Friday and Saturday the Royal Agricultural Society Show posted mixed results with last year’s Friday takings at £3011. Test this year’s Friday receipts reached £51018 fd, showing a loss of £2500 Tra 3d. Easter Monday 1907 gate money totalled £2356 3s and a later gain of £1885 1s. Daily attendance rose except on Good Friday, and the final day’s turnout doubled that of the previous year.
A hard-working woman named White suffers chronic illness, prostration, and weakness. Laxo-Tonic Pills promise nerve and liver restoration at 19d and 1/6, with Unequatled and Invincible claims for coughs and colds in Great Peppermint Cure at ix 6d.
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