Murder near Maitland grips town as inquest opens
A Maitland area murder case unfolds with an inquest into the death of Lilyan Drier. Detectives, including Inspector Moccia, examine the scene near the railway and arrest a suspect linked to the strangled body. Witnesses report a chaotic search, blood traces, and a tense public inquiry underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liliam Drier
Wire Mutauren
Silai
Pradertil
Mugeevounen
Fecal & Hert
Hienant Fridee
Allandale
Julier
Perecre
Walter Fereen
Grider
Merrie
Ber Fal
Walter Geen
Eek Swan
West Suitland
Inspector Moccia
Pamatatite
Absiveanto
Hay
Arstopt
Itu Yuna
Wbicr
Trashmuets
Inea
Ieee
Fred
Miner
Aribln
Ine Murdyr
Allan
Ricard
Beal Vmrr
Sydney
Luatee
Jong Si
Sonra
Mgor
Victorian Railway Disaster Proceedings Opened
The inquest into the Suashinnen collision deaths opened its proceedings with officials and representatives from Deceased’s families present. Jurors will be summoned as the hearings continue, with adjournment expected until Monday as inquiries proceed.
Coal Strikes Ended in Parsley Work Resumes After Agreement
Coal strike ended at Bure wood Colliery as miners returned to work on condition that the manager signs a lawful agreement within two weeks. A conference between collieries and workers led to a settlement, eight men released from a bank dispute, and the Parramatta publican known for piano work died Sunday. Hospital collection noted a magnificent result, with expectations for a record far surpassing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewcastle
Burewood
Peitindo
Derord
Malmere
Bank Ta
Tbs
Midnight Riot at Bulwarra Court Sees Four Men Convicted
At Central Police Court on May 2 Thomas Garland Diachamh and Will liam Lloyd all charged with riotous behaviour in Bulwarra road. Evidence shows Lloyd armed with a stick struck a man and Garland knocked another down with blows. All four were convicted and sentenced to seven days imprisonment with hard labour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Garland
Diachamh
Willliam Lloyd
Carter
Central Police Court
Bulwarra Road
Mennesry
Tollawisg
Lloyd
Cloyd
Femple
Garland
Wil
Polly Sation Atland
Sydney
Tour
Loyd
Wyidencedir
Payien
Mund
British Bluejackets Involved in Market Street Assault
Seaman Fawes Sharp of HMB Pyramun accused in Market Street incident after a 1 pm Saturday clash with a bluejacket at the Market and York corner. Sharp denied provocation, struck first, crowd violence noted, another bluejacket joined in, witness said the attacked man claimed a grudge. Paytee discharged the accused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fawes Sharp
HMB
Pyramun
Market-atreet
Sauther Bluejacket
Seid
Sharp
Bald
Samme
West Sydney
Brimabers
Calonials
Me. Paytee
North Sydney boarding-house theft charged in court
Blaney Wareham and aliases were charged with stealing a pair of opera glasses valued at £5 from Catherine Johnson at a Ridge Street boarding house. The accused admitted to luring a boy to buy and sell the items, and the case was committed for trial after testimony from Johnson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaney Wareham
Arlas
Ajlan Wereham
Aliie Thompsom
Brymour
North Sydney
Catherine Johnson
Ridge-strees
North Gydney
Contlabin Kemoady
Wdue
Wasallow
Moris
Sydney
St Midga
Che mouLm
Peerd
Biale
Johnenn
Bulldin
Moore-sheet
Leonard Frei
North
Ning
Pil
George-miree
Agaln
Che Giaree
Bald
Aupol-piuce
Catherine Jobum
Rider ‘Treat
Sux
Thompson
Painters Strike Talks Prolonged at Employers Federation
A long afternoon session in Pitt Street saw Master Painters and the Painters Association of New York discuss the strike. Delegates debated possible decor agreements and the impact on ongoing work as the conference failed to conclude. The union reported plans to seek government input while stressing they can complete current tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauser
Ly Dyterfering
Patt
Mantes Painters Association
Forigus
Marsal
Allowances to Witnesses in Bankruptcy Appeals
In a Bankruptcy Court session Judge Muneien Street upheld decisions of the Acting Registrar on allowances for witnesses in the Bertie Hamilton Fister bankruptcy appeals. The court ruled the registrar correctly awarded compensation for time lost to the town witness and time away from home for the country witness, dismissing the appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muneien Street
EWG
W. US. Paltier
Ofelaissuigner
Bankeupteg Catgie
Bertie Hamilton Fister
Sydney
Hye Honor
Demolishing Old Sydney At Town Ball Proposal
A report describes plans by Merman Lawrence to clear channels and open new avenues from Pyrmont to the metropolitan area. He urged widening Hay and Darling Harbour approaches to create space for markets and shops while removing obstructive blocks. A large crowd gathered as the motion was debated and backed by proponents at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Tralhe
Pyrmont
Balmain
Plet
Hay
Anil
Thorsuent Arer
Share Market Cable Notes and London Prices Report
A London cable report lists private cable quotations with buyers and sellers across multiple firms, noting price quotes in pounds shillings and pence, and highlighting copper tin and gold dredging activity. The dispatch also mentions an Adelaide wire with room quotes and a court decision denying a bow trial in the Thomas W. Thomsonson versus James M. Dowds Conroy case.
Weather Forecast and Rainfall Summary for New South Wales
Commonwealth Weather Bureau reports unsettled conditions across NSW with showers in the south and along the coast. Strong winds and rough seas vigilantly noted near Leeuwin and Tasmania. Rainfall totals for the 24 hours include Albury 13, Merriwa 6, Tamworth 15, Taree 3, Orange heavy showers with 78 points recorded. conditions look to continue mixed with potential Easter rain and cooler southerly winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Weather Bureau
New South Wales
N.W
S.W
Lachian
Macquaria
Hudler
Victoria
Co South
Toamania
Ovsan
Bouera Oroon
New Zealand
Leeuwin
Tasmania
Eustorn
New Bout
Joriiderie
Katoomba
Merriwa
Molong
Moumein
Narrabri
Nundie
Grange
Cootamiindra
Depliquin
Euabolong
Moama
Urania
Whitton
Yann Tewan
Hathurst
Patcour
Houlburn
Grenfell
Janes
Orange
Cootamundra
Ray
Aida Bill
Paddington Tobacco Case Sparks Refreshment Debate
A Paddington court discussed whether cigarettes constitute refreshments for railway travellers. Alfred Ashney pleaded guilty to selling tobacco on a Sunday. magistrates compared cases, noting a decision that tobacco sales aboard trains were part of refreshments. The judge dismissed charges, ruling the statute did not apply to the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paddington
Alfred Asbney
Bering
Mart
Police
Hart
Polley
Matthews
Parton
Vice Admiral and City Meeting At Royal Exchange
Officials from the Sauer Chamber of Commerce and Associated Chambers of Commerce of the Commonwealth met at the Royal Exchange with Vice Admiral to discuss a call made at Admiralty House by Mr. PE. Winchcombe and Mr Paxton and other organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tise-Agmica
Micherd Peere
Royal Exchange
Admiralty House
PE. Winchcombe
M-L
Sauer Chamber of Commerce
Maitland Paxton
Associated Chambers of Commerce of the Commonwealth
Wall dispute at Sydney over hoarding wall designation
A Sydney case questions whether a building wall qualifies as a hoard under the Sydney Corporation Acts. J Daniele contends the structure at the corner of Bourne Cleveland Streets is a wall, while defense argues it is a hoarding. The matter, debated before council, was referred to Fell ey for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambars
Lave
Balana Porter
Bydney
J. Daniele
Astuate
Bourne Cleveland Atreets, Ciey
Wagiatrale
Beving
Brissenden
Neville Montarut
Bydney Corporation
Bamunde
Dawson
City
Apgslis
Duncan
Brissanden
Neville Eee
Benor
Citicene Am Weil
CH Council
Felley
Hospital Saturday fund boosts donations and badges planned
Mr WW Dorman, organiser of the Mon pial Saturday Fund, reported strong activity at the ward this morning and afternoon. Subscriptions exceeded £100 with more coming in, on top of the previous grand total. He noted ongoing badge distribution and preparations for next year’s collection as praise for a busy day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WW Dorman
Froori
Wanted Money for Easter Theft at Pafigingtom Court
At Pafigingtom Police Court this morning Maralé O Connor, 25, dealer, was fined six pounds and two months for larceny in a furniture valued at 428 pounds 49 shillings the property of ElIabeth Hyde of Woollaars. It was alleged O Connor pawned the goods on the 10th to raise money to buy meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rasler
Late Sporting Trials Feature Mixed Mile Handicap Action
In a late sport brief, a feature mile handicap track event saw Revelwood Maggie and Bere bekind among entrants, with Rebelwood valued at 5 to 1 and Pickwick drawing attention at 6 to 2. Key finishes noted include Won by a head in 2 minutes 25 seconds, alongside other races like Flying Handicap and Trotting Clow Handicap with results highlighting Patrick Maus and Charlo By.
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Ifauge
Mile Furlong
Revelwood
Maggie
Bere Bekind
Ben
Emddie
Sie Towton
Vasloek
Hood Tuxeda
Hyddite
Porest King
Ana Madey Bettleg
T. Wilkes
Ken
Rebelwood
Moile
Fickwick
Harold Ube
Setebhi
Nix Juliette
Eat
Seer
Ratitisone
Talbrazar
Saitte
Nod
Beiting
Julere Sua Weeeo
Feion
Pickwick
Patrick Maus
Patrick Maus Behind (Werd. (A Granth
Charlie B
Soc
Phar
A. Matisom
Coursing Draw for Navional Meeting of the S38.4 Willbold
The National Coursing Association of S38.4 Willbold announces the second meeting of the season. The draw lists numerous entries and nominees for Rawson Blakes and other races, with horses or dogs named such as The Isle Jack Heart Marshal Duke of Argye Attendom Bars, Powerful Laodifio Euhelwolt, Two's Daughter Plenipotentiary Diamond Pus, and many more. The event occurs Thursday and Friday, with preliminary and final draws, reflecting a bustling card of entries and matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willbold
Rawson Blakes
Tyo
the Isle
Jack Heart
Marshal
Duke of Argye
Barsvaline
Powerful
Laodifio
Euhelwolt
Memenin
Choirir
Warbee
Beauie Mae
Chatterton
Gey Glance
Teurue
Prt Malien
Killans der
Pipiryky
Mies
Bird
Lady Croix
Hazel Hope
Rhondellery
Malta
Gun Cotton
Sudden Princess
Talroy
Lady Bovbest
Emy
White Mamnand
Coufett
Pip
Shooting Starr
Pureka Muld
Sunny Blast x
Rickotty Kate
Goll Plate
Pell
Federal King
Hurette v
Badger
Prder
Diamond Dell
King of the Dell of Polor
Swart Lipa
Donna Romma
Lindrum Boy
Jean Black
Plqvon
Firat
Miss Hae Ipura
Mauare
Due
Togi and Sons Bazaar Racing Items
Fragmentary sports notice from Wollongong scene with buyers and horses. Names include A. W. and Lee. Mention of muting tomorrow and a maiden welter handicap scratch. Destination Wollongong Sydney implied with odds around 1.4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Togi Amd Son's
Deel
Kilters
Duncan
Boar
Mabelle Wan
A. W. To Lee
Wollongong Jockey Club
Catalonists
Wollone von Sydney
Tender results from Public Works openings reported
Tender Board of Public Works opened bids for multiple projects including Kurt Kuri hospital with 9 tenders led by B O'Brien and lowest at 4139, Greenwich public buildings with 7 tenders led by W. Parney and £2500 estimate, and Sydney Landy Office additions with 2 tenders led by Wearne and Breakepear at £600. Additional tenders include Bathurst site 5 bids led by A Stephens at £1303, Linmore Public School playground with 2 bids led by T J Jarman at £184 lowest, Kiama Rifle Range with 4 bids led by Noah Walter at £747 lowest, and related works reported later. Other items: Government Savings Bank works at Inverell, quarantine station repairs North Head, science class block, Rogan River bridge section over Marra Crowing, wagon shed at Parramatta, and infant school rebuilding at Dutwick Hill with multiple tenders. all awaiting reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Public Works Department
Kurt Kuri
B O'Brien
Beheo
Greenwich
W. Parney
Landy Office
Sydney
Wearne
Breakepear
Bahhurst
A. Stephens
Linmore
T. J. Jarman
Kiama
Noah Walto
Government Savitew Bank
Inverell
Querantine
North Head
Rogan Liver
Nepean
Parra Dalld
Public Echo
Dutwick HI
Adjit
Arbitration Court Timber Trade Dispute Proceedings
The Arbitration Court met in the afternoon to hear the timber trade dispute between New South Wales Sawmill and Timber Yard Employees' Association claimant and Kaurt Timber Company Langdon and Langdon. Alfred Bruiser Stayne testified as a latent man of the Union Bar Company. Friday's session included visits to Union Box Company and Australian Timber Company with Se Broome and others present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snd
Thaber Tard
Waloa
Wnd
Kaurt Thmbar Company
Lisrd
Alfred Bruser Stayne
Union Bar Company
A. £. Ohms
Latmaat Nation
Se. Broome
Taliclor
Tag Company
the Union Box Company
Langdon Ad Langdon
Australian Timber Company
Erskineville Appeals Open at Newtown Court
A local court session opened to hear appeals by ratepayers against the Valuer’s estimates for the current year. The defense argued lack of jurisdiction, noting a fourteen day waiting period required by the act and ordinances before appeals could be heard. The court set dates for the proceedings, with hearings possible by deferment and continued adjournments through March 20 to 24, as the timing fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtows
A. F. Debora
Emilsas Rich
Amram
Luxury Furs Displayed Amid Fashion Demands and Prices
Advertises Russian and Canadian bear boas in dark brown and cinnamon with prices such as 17/6 25/-, and 32/6, plus British and Kiowa mule grey throw over ties and muffs to match priced around 42. Each item highlighted as stylish and bright, claiming quality and latest trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guiness
Decsive Pawnbrokers Case Against Laule and Romano
John Laulo and Pietro Romano faced trial before Judge Decker and a jury in Darling orst Geasions this morning on charges of conspiring to cheat pawnbrokers. The Crown contended they used rings marked 13 to misrepresent quality, and the jury found both men guilty of a form of deceit. the verdict referenced broader concerns about jewellry manufacture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Laulo
Pietro Romano
Decker
Darling Orst
Win Raving
Redfern
Harold Charlee Videon
Feary Davis
Qanpben Murlun
Harrie
Amindie
Laule
Orber
Ikey
Romano
Hem
Stile
Innocent Immigrant Duped by Stranger in Syfnry
Immigrant Samuel Blair arrived by the Ormax steamer and was duped by a confidence trick. A man they met aboard and later lured him into a false money exchange, leaving Blair short of funds and seeking police assistance before the con was exposed. The incident prompted a police report and investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sainuel Blair
Syfnry
Ormax
Dink
Blair
Weir
Tim
Victoria
Fenny
Flo
Hotes
Bubater
Sud
The Burglar and the Candle Aninee Night
An unsuccessful burglary occurred near Regenthe as a man tried to enter Mr J Campbell’s residence on a Saturday morning. The intruder seized Mrs Robinson, forced her back, and fled through the garden when confronted by a candle wielded by Mrs Robinson and a gun held by Mr Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gato
J. Campbell
Regent
Tolock
Bitamell
Birmwell
Manning Bar Reopens After Morning Sale Mixup
Brief item notes a Manning Bar sale disrupted by a morning market mixup at the Shipping Exchange, with high water and rail delays affecting the event. Details remain unclear due to fragmented OCR read.
VESSELS FROM NEW YORK ARRIVE AT SYDNEY AND ADELAIDE
The steamer African Monarch arrived in Sydney from New York with a substantial cargo destined for Australian ports and the Fenland Dominisos. The Orson Movuren also reached port from New York via Adelaide and Melbourne with a large cargo for these states. The Geese Wandrch will proceed to Brisbane on Wednesday. Both vessels are bound for the United States and Australasia under the Australasian Steamship Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
New Yerk
Broumat & Geaten
Wessel
Aucklam
Orson Movuren
Merning
New York
Adelaide
Melbourne
Geese Wandrch
Brisbane
United States
Australaria Sueamealp Company
A. Parkes
Bitt-strest
Aeost
Norwegian Vessels at Port Jackson Amid Fog
Three Norwegian steamers lie in Port Jackson as foggy weather hinders departure. Vessels named Ines, Promise, and Meshona are tucked near the harbor. Two ships arrived recently from Ocean Inland, while Mashows Tracked port from Valparaiso is noted in rough sea conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Jackson
Ines
Promise
Maryberéegh
Promiey
Ocean Inland
Valparale
Death by Own Action Reported in Tumut Tale
Fragmentary report from Tumut details a death by own action involving a man whose name appears garbled in OCR. The piece references an incident traced to a local setting with unclear associations and a timeframe around two years prior. The readable elements imply a self-inflicted death linked to a forged or altered account.
Homebush Stock Sales Report Improvised Prices Decline
The Homebush sale lists April prices for cattle with prime bulls from 9 to 10 guineas and cows around £3 19s, while buyers show limited demand and prices drift lower over the days. The report notes thin supply and cautious bidding, with reference to specific lots and generic market conditions.
Late Shipping And Pricing Confusion Stuns AMMA Trade
A disrupted shipping notice from AMMA highlights delays in cargo movement and raised prices for the Circulate Meat trade. The report lists multiple firms and regions, including Kenia, Cyrculat, and local offices, with references to transit, tariffs, and market volatility affecting consignments and delivery windows. The piece segments various actors, including local bureaus and traders, amid a broader push to stabilize supply chains.
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Maitland
Lilian Bridge
Selerdorne
Moomay
Uyey
Erawur
Thimay
Suashinnen
Fister
Uleing
Megerd
Blake
Westinghouse Brake
St Thornley
Guinness
Crown Solicitor
Ste. J. Woot
Woolf
Parramatte Publican
Mimbrre Wi Kha
Ifta Howpital Salueday
Hemselven
Ridgestreet
Stembere
Pederalion
Pitt-street
Mr & JW
Te Asean
TION
Avcaraine
London
Necksland
Perm Walace
Titan
Tilmore
Btanthorpe
Central
Jembalcumbens
Ovens Valley
Buckend River
Duyer
Nates
Sidney
Taroken
South Talal
Sia
Broken Hill
Gouin
Ste
Uren Weeks
Aralurn
Goodie Ang Smith
North Count Bieum
Perpetual Trustes
Bonnie Dundee
Marcus Clark
Bydurya
North Coast Broxm
Tid
Calanisl Mager
East Greta
Mungana
OIC
Capper
Newcastle
Hunter River
Queen Crow Reef
Gilmore
Carrington Cotte
W.A
Hales Im
Syiany
Manmana
Bown
Dilia
Sitta
Guallehl
Queen Road
Adelaid
South 1
Sis
Baker's Creek
le Marve
South
Porcupine
Cathcart
Oaid
Cathering
Tae
Beath Moos
Tarranower
Barramble
Miack Range
Thomas Wi. Thoupson
Jamon M'Dowslt Conroy
Aftersson
Ara
Hospital
Couiington
Juatralla
Thaorge We
Epping
Charlo
Ape Lailé
Patrice G
Tom Tirown
Tinie
Tramway Haniicap
Ben's
Erskineville Appeals
Pitt-St
Manning Heady St
Tumut
Reed
Homebush Stock Sales
Ayeilwer Water Wien
Mforp
Luisbe ArAwate
Lane Wet
Aireadanes
Amma
Alus
Pune
Atlnesete
Benen
Gories Launesan
Conger
Mente
Chalmers Vet
Tome Cunbaln
Warren Frommaisin
Subla
Tina
Art Corenam
Lorre
Asie Dakar
Japayran SreAwns
Titan Phig
Ane Cummions
Huey Seggived
Cate Wating
Uae
Gula Ca
Sonutay
Semanas Wala
Cibeatar Quay
Clare Aby Brann
Ds Iurhudt
Aoite
Patie Bucton
Sue Bulsted
Timmer
Bradenan
Aitiaretien
Mendes
Iuriemsconat
National Coursing Association
Tadredat Mrdeay
Bey
Alel
Hooty
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