Empire Day Debate Sparks City Council Showdown
Local council debates funding and venue for Empire Day celebration led by E M Watts and AL Redfern. Some aldermen urge park approval and municipal aid while others blame government neglect and call for private funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Redfern
Vounett
E. M. Watts
Musselbay
Alderman Léich
Redfern
Sldarane
Howe
Aldermam Tsane
Batchelor
Childera
Sumdent Sim
South Sydney
Usem
Tamxes
Senton
Isaacs
Iniars Heine
Paul
Wwex
Empire
Labor and loyalty at Empire Day debate in Sydney council
The Sydney Labour Council debated Empire Day solidarity with the Empire Day Celebration committee. Delegates clashed over cooperation with the movement with amendments proposing council representation and opposition actions, but the president ruled out a negative amendment and the motion carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Labor Coun
CIA
Iwa
Bruce Smith
Vhte Council
Labor
Kavanagh
Kavanagh Preasers
Anecastary
Labor Council
Gilligan
Ironworkers’ Union
Bniow
Barrenjoey
Empire
Secoud
Lecret
Death of Alexander Brown and Suspect Charged in Court
A death inquiry into Alexander Brown aged 66 in Sydney led to charges against a woman on suspicion at Capital Poller Court. The accused was remanded for a week after a magistrate refused bail and a separate case involved alleged theft of three rings a watch and chain valued at £6 from the curator of intestate estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payton
Capital Poller Court
Jame Balke
Searcied
Alexander Brown
Sydney
Ballle
Batates
Balen Bras
VESSELS IN DOCK AT W Woolwich and Balmain
The French warship Catinet entered Woolwich dock for overhaul while Shy Fill remained dockside for several days. Catinet was towed by Wallace's tugs to Robi Burra and Balmain's Lady Carrington strainer, beached near Darling Street, Balmain, then floated to dock for repairs. Also noted are Dr Sheldon’s New Recovery for Coughs and Lung Troubles and related preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich
Wallace
Robi Burra
Camel Wallace
Balmain New Petty Company
Lady Carrington
Darlingstrest Wharf
Balmain
Gost Island
Nas Willice
Fires Strike Hat Factory in Sydney Suburb
A blaze at the United Straw Hat Company in Surry Hills was discovered near half past morning. Fire brigades from multiple stations battled the one story building with basement, saving some stock while plant and contents on the ground floor were damaged as water flooded the basement. The roof was partly burnt, the building owned by H D Waltman and insured for 1450 with total loss about 2400. Cause unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Straw Hat Company
J. O'Neil
Davonshire Hiroet
Surry Hills
Webb
Bremen
H. D
Chemist's shop burnt down in Gloucester town
A disastrous Friday fire in Gloucester destroyed the chemist shop premises run by Mr. Lesiy. The blaze, hindered by calm winds, caused fears of wider damage but limited loss due to lack of wind. The Commercial Union insurance partly covers the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Murwilumbuh
Fie
Lesiy
Ings
Commercial Union Ofce
Overdue Steamer Orion Prompts Ongoing Anxiety
Tidings of the steamer Orion, nearly a week overdue on a voyage from Duck River Tasmania to Melbourne, have failed to arrive. As days pass, concern grows for the vessel and its crew with no fresh information forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ORION
Duck River
Tasmania
Melbourne
Abe
Bass
Lady Loch
Wilson's
Oberon Bay
Norman Bay
C. W. Maclean
Ports
Har- Dare
Waratah Bay
Rnte
Thstead
Westnerlay
Wrrallah
Giancws
Receiver Sentenced for Receiving Stolen Property
William May, 69, convicted of receiving cigarettes, faced sentencing at Darlinghurst Sessions. Judge Decker noted strict law for receivers. May received two years hard labor with a reserved point on privileged communication. The case highlighted harsh penalties for receivers, with potential remission discussed at 13 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam May
Darlinghurst
B. R. Abigail
May
Constable Malone
Decker
Abigail
Rams
Renewing Tram Lines Disrupts Early Morning Traffic
Tram authorities in Gautge sizest renew lines creating delays as new joints replace old sections. Traffic eases at dawn but delays persist on Wil William Street where a 30 minute hold up occurred when a Ocay Street car derailed briefly. Two wheels dropped from the line during joint removal, causing a 20 minute replacement and inconveniencing theatregoers returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ua Tramway
Wil- Wam-street
Lste
Ocsay-strest
Poultry Club Show Opens Amid Fewer Entries in NSW
The Poultry Club of New South Wales opened its annual show at the Agricultural Grounds on Thursday. About 400 birds were entered, down from previous exhibitions due to the closure of two other shows. B Waldron won the Cyphers gold medal with a black Orpington tom, while T Nelson claimed the exhibitor prize with white Leghorns. The event features strong Wyandolies and Leghorn sections, with judges headed by W C Forster and others. The show continues today and runs 10 am to 5 pm tomorrow.
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Poultry Club of
New South Wales
Agricultural Roctaty
B. Waldron
Wevm
T Nelson
J. Howe
T. Nelson
Wan Limited
Wyandolies
Glagaes
Mecara
W. C. Forster
Brahmas
Dorkings
Orpingtons
O.E. Game
Jame Bantam
J.’ Maui
Collard
W. T. Piamb
W. W. Smith
Hamburgs
B. Loean
Dunia
Carcoar Council Faces Transfer of Duties to Shire
A fragment from Matwarra Shire Council notes Carcoar Municipal Conwell Arclined Lo vo-opers taking on pantures duties. It mentions transfer of protection and municipal cornella, with references to local government acts and additional duties, amid ongoing administrative changes and influence from broader acts.
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Matwarra
Carcoar Municipal
Conwell
Besida
Cornella
Monkey's Vengeance in Melbourne Boarding House
A bachelor in Melbourne arranged a prank by sending a friend a monkey from Borneo to discipline a fiancée’s imagined fantasy. The animal arrived, than worsened by cold, and escaped captivity. It wreaked havoc in the boarding house from kitchen to yard, shredding clothes and stirring chaos as it evaded the landlady’s broom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Bachelor
Barnes
T & Friend
Borneo
Ranks of Labor and Sweated Clerks in Industry News
The Brewery Employees Union extends its rules to draymen carters and grooms in breweries and related works with a 64 hour week five days and six and a half on Saturday, wage scales for multi horse drivers and grooms, overtime at time and a half, and Sunday duties capped at eight hours. Clerks seek fair pay and overtime rights in the Postal Department, protesting promotion limits and unpaid overtime, while painters await a Master Builders agreement and possible strike pay at Trades Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tberulea
Brewery Employees' Union
Sydney Baber Council
W. L. Duncan
Nate
United Clerks' Association
Painters’ Union v
Master Builders’ Asociation
Presim
A Cake Basket at 20 Would Suit You
An unclear vintage ad mentions a cake basket priced at 20 shillings and references various prices like 17/6 and 28/-, with suspicious offer to post a refundable “DIE catalog” and requests for address details. The text is garbled and includes nonsensical lines about bankers and refunds.
Finance, Commerce, and Accounts lecture reviewed
Mr. Fell MLA, governor of the Bu sey Parliamentary Debating Society, spoke on finance commerce and accounts. He traced economic evolution from self sufficiency to division of labor exchange and capital, then explained accounting with lantern slides and a balance sheet to show state finances clearly. The talk praised by the chair and a vote of thanks followed after supporting remarks by Mr. Bagvall and Mr. Walker.
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Busey
D. Fell
M.L.A
Tandau
Fell
Mir
Pell
Charketer
Nommere
Mell
Lanteru Sllius
Booth
Fellon
Orton
Arama
Bagvall
Walker
Thirty Shillings a Week Lapse at Burwood Court
At Burwood Police Court Starry 1 11e Mayor of Homebush sued Arthur Joseph Chapman former list clerk for embezzling £2 14s from the council around May 16. The solicitor said Chapman would plead guilty. Evidence showed receipt of the funds and failure to account. Chapman acted as council elect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burwood
Homebush
Arthur Joseph Chapman
Aruai
Ed Palicy
Ald
Chapman
Victoria's New Governor Cheon Carmichail Named for Victoria
Sir Thorne Cheon Carmichael of Stirling appointed as Governor of Victoria succeeding Sir Reginald Talbot. British statesman, educated at St Johns Cambridge, former private secretary to Sir George Trevelyan and Lord Dalhousie, served as MP for Midlothian, agrarian interests, noted author and art patron, Freemason Grand Master. Lady Gibson Carmichant, formerly Miss Nugent, described as amiable and charming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorne Cheon Caranichail, Bart
Stirling
George Tre
Yolgan
Lord Dalhousie
Scotland
Gladstone
Midlochian
Coortttancy
Amour Drestler
Angus Callie
DE Art
National Galleries A
Modern Art Association
National Gallery London
Gibson Carmichant
Indymor
Tramway changes and new bus service planned at Randwick range
From today the tramway Ametabla on the Randwick Rifle Range will be altered with a return trip timetable at S16 and S41. From Monday a rail service will run along the Elliott Street Daring Street section linking with boat services from Darnuz Treat Wharf with Shipbuilding employees affected. North east and West Coania of England workers protest a proposal before the Board of Trade to approve and reduce of inferior work in their area. Ministers agree to establish permanent boards of control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ametabla
Randwick
Elliott-streat-Dar-ing-street
Darnuz-treat Wharf
Wii Coania
Ngland
Board of Trade
Iheir Waco
Minsters
Can Messenger Kicky and Fancy Vea Showcase
Fragmentary OCR text describes offerings from two city establishments. It mentions designs by p. and 8, with prices from 7/6 each. Locations include Criterion Theatre and George Street Haymarket 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max
F. J. Palmer
Criterion Theatre
George-street
Haymarket
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Redfern Council
Labor and Loyalty
Lowesdale
J.C. Pinnington
Urenera
Lowradate
van Copawe
Miedon
Ant
Dr. Bheldon
Cali
Ocean Street
Poultry Club
the Ranks OF Labor
Carters
Urive
Ceylon
Glace Hospital
Price
Ml . Lor, Vis
Grace Kid Oxford
Angus & Coote, Wachmakers, Jewellers
Opticians
George St
Cornie of
Baromster
Markors
Ana Fanen
W. Lowe & Co
Cosy
George
Cité
Sedner
Finance, Commerce, and Accounts
MR. Fell
Victoria
Bere
Cosmopolitan School of Cutting
Oxfort-atenet
Yvar Crown-airest
Ludgater
Dirretor
Yewre
Expeyteres
Guts Thorgdge
Beautini Lafciiks
Mumia
Wrlah Fey
Palais
Tralee Wares
Alvens J. Ll. Marshall
Wynyard Square
Walroulon
Sepusbans Board
Tweety Traint Bergen
Longewuaringe Worstedn
Speetalicy
Cat
Paahitow
Farjot
Derabeilty
D. Kussmann
Newtowers
Messenger
Atlanta
Lane
Elt
Ati Itheae
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