Alexander Brown death case at Coroner's Court
Alexander Brown's death is examined at the Coroner's Court with Mrs. Balkie appearing in custody. Detectives recount Brown's symptoms, jewellery and arsenic possession, and witnesses describe Brown's illness dates from February to March before his death, with expert testimony pointing to arsenic poisoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Murphy
Jae
Aienandre Brown
Jane Baikin
Brown
Pesseni
Bhe Wan
Mark
Mar Urina
Bunton
Gallaghar
Jordan
Shy
Balkin
Rosas
Garrett
Wilname
Ryde
Daikiefala
Wines
Roci
Rie
Davis
Baikie
Pitt-sreet
Ana Incy
Mt Ayuur
Bai- Mie
Bailie
Brewn
Gallagher
Cauunli
Batkie
Dashie
Mr Brown
Balke
Copnell
Grown
Witnese
Mant
Panie
Abe
Mamilton Henry Gitlies
Wich Romeo
Hnd
Sienatures
Aledandar
William Magford Hamlet
Iain Gonstapie
Killeen
Alexander Brown
Palier
Polk
Ivor
Mr. Mant
O'Neill
College-murest
Sydney
Srewa
Itivora
de Marc
Prince Alfred Hospital
Chenhall
Stanmers
Im Bai
Balcony Thief Steals From Petersham Butcher Home
A burglary at the corner of Brides and Sailabury streets Petersham targeted butcher Mr JH Roberts and his family as they were away. A ledger or box containing £6 5s in good money was taken from an upstairs bedroom. The thief is believed to have reached the room by removing two verandah posts from the front porch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JH. Roberts
Butcher
Sarryine
Petersham
Ropert
Cone
Brim
Randwick Training Notes Review of Morning Work
Daily notes from Randwick track describe multiple horses airing on the long stretch with varied paces. Trainers report six furlongs to a mile efforts as horses like Lamora Far and others show work, while Giles, London, and Beapawood clock useful times and indicate general fitness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imin Tysec
Imin Byyker
Achillen
Fascinator
Bet Frea
Jolly Katy
Blue Tatterdamalion
Bop
Bettlement
Burberove
Girah
Leuron
London
Blur
Sir Amer
Ariington
Hermes
Ngetvy
Mel Rose Piacw
Feira
Qistane
Lord Filsroy
Evither
Duma
Skupetra
Mark Waally
Min Fisec
High Lady
Ania
Medmore
Alr
Loreiny
Discontent in Postal Service Spurs New Association
The Australian Postal Workers' discontent led to talks of forming a national association to seek better salaries and conditions. A large meeting at Queanbeyan Hall resolved to create a provisional executive with leaders named, aiming to include all divisions and seek recognition from the Federal Arbitration Court if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lattercarriers Association of Australia
Commonwealth Public Service
Quean's
Tenaan Slation
Sapk
Orm
Celie
Mewars
Ryant
Robertson
Irsusurer
K. Cros
Rrdeoes
Cramped Burney Town Hall Hinders Council Work
The Burney town hall is described as a crowded factory like building failing to meet space needs. The finance committee proposes resuming corner land at Druitt and Kent to build offices and storage for council staff and materials, with plans to extend into the town hall grounds except for a White-Bim Printing Company corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burney Town Hall
Mont Caane
Druitt
Kent Stream
White-Bimmore Printing Company
Tougell
Muddled Maritime Notice Sparks Government Proposal
Fragmentary text from Auckland mail items describes ships and routes to New Zealand, Tasmania, and the Northwest Coast with references to a mining accident reform act. The garbled lines mention various vessels and committees and hint at government action to amscrad the Miners Accident Re-Tar Act, though specifics are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
New Zealand
Newmee
New Hebrides
Von
War Gate
Miemond Hiver
Tasmania
Melbourne
Tat Wim
Airahas
Xeneas
Miere Achidrat Malief Pund
Amscad
As “Co
Includa Shouk Walchas, Progensiers
Harbor Court Nabs Three For Opium Smuggling
Three Chinese men including Ah Ho and Ah Foo faced the Wain Polter Court on opium charges after customs officers intercepted a boat near Prinx Waldemar. Ah Ho Ah Kyo and Li Moog pleaded or were found guilty, with officers seizing two packages of opium. Sentences ranged up to 12 months hard labor, fines set at 429 pounds per goods value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chang
Ah Ho
Ah Foo
Wain Polter Court
Donahoe
Commonwealth
Ah Kyo
Limoog
Liomchoo
Cusoms
Prinx Waldemar
Circurlar Quay
Flo
Dawes Point
Smithore
Donohoe
Optus
Rao
Doddes
von Wina Donahoe
Li Chong
Ranks of labor and plasterer shortage in Sydney unions
A Sydney labor gathering reports a plasterer shortage and rising employment as union members return to work after arbitration awards. Meetings among the Sawmill and Timber Yard Employers, Painters Union, and Ship Painters and Dockers discuss port conditions and wage talks, with several outcomes referred back for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marbin Workera’ Union
Wartiue Palhin
Voton
Tt Waa
Ye Plasterers
Vaie
W. Woolrkige
Coualty
Sydney
Ship Painters and Dockery Union
Interstate Steamship Ownsn’ Association
New South Wales Coastal Steamsnip Owners’ Association
More Dock and Engineering Company
Hip Painters and Dockers’ Union
Balmain Working Men
Deen
Thefts From a City Establishment Security Case
Detectives Gallseber and Jordan and Con ginblee Lynch and Williama of the No 1 Police Division arrested a woman Monday night on charges of stealing from a large retail drapery and general establishment in the city. Recovery of part of the property followed, with statements implicating employees and suggesting more arrests likely. detectives believe attire of stolen goods could involve a very large sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallseber
Jordan
Conginblee Lynch
Williama
No. 1
Geners
Wade
Tme
Girl's Strange Story From Centennial Park Incident
A servant girl named Lisi Mack reports a man attacked her at night while the family dined at We Long road Centennial Park. He restrained her with a sheet, tore her hair, and attempted to bind her, but she bore no marks. Police investigate the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisi Mack
Centennial Park
Still Barbound Repairs Reported Across Roads
Fragmented OCR notes repairs received this morning from the north five via roads. Mentions Meramars Priegdeblo Duraby and Durandsh at Tweed roads. Zelma and Rozelle retained as Bellingrs Freads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priegdeblo
Dureby
Tweed
Zelma
Rozelle
Aldermen Attend Empire Day Church Service
Watering Council members joined the mayor at St. Glas Church of England for Empire Day services. Eight aldermen attended including Rosa, Seatom, Paxton, Evans, Dudaing Freckelton, Abbout, and Sad Jiysiog. The congregation heard an address from F J Dillion to the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Ross
St. Glas” Church of England
Rosa
Seatom
Paxton
Evans
Dudaing Freckelton
Abbout
Jiysiog
Kephaniot
Ukose
Fey. F. J. Dillion
Auction Advertisements and Shire Council Limit Discussion
A description of sale by auction in Tata Plutatreet and a Wardell council meeting where a maximum speed limit for animals was set near Richmond River. Mr Maclennan urged preserving uncultivated Crown lands for forestry and suggested some reserves be used for settlement, agriculture and grassland use. Doctor Sheldon’s new remedies are also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire
Wardell
Richmond River
Forestry Commission
Falttees
Maclannam
Australian Enclosed Pictorial Frames Advertisement
Fragmented catalog note claims a bromide process frame for enlargements in new Australian oak frames. Mentions price, enamel details, and promotional tone, though specifics are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Youth charged with ill using a cow at North Sydney
Frank Cowper faced North Sydney Police Court on a charge of ill treating a cow. Constable Chamberlain testified about an incident on May 1 in Alfred Street North Sydney, involving a punt and several cows. The defense claimed no intent to injure. The magistrate questioned whether the whip caused the wounds, suggesting injuries may have resulted from the cow being knocked against a gate and crowded by bystanders. The case was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cowper
North Sydney
Chamberlain
Geoper
Alfred-street
North Slaney
Cine
Aid Rau
Cooper
Witheas
Axi
Botany-road
Waterinn
Massy
Nora Sydney
Rothy
Findaly
King
Syaney
Brent Bradinag Tetanya
Sears Mirvier
Kieng-St
Sydney
Lane Wuers
Angry tram men threaten Sydney line strike over pay and delays
At Trades Hall the electric drivers and conductors on the Sydney tramway threaten a strike if demands are not met. Dates floated include June 1 or July 1, aligning with an Arbitration Court expiry on June 9. Workers complain of wage delays and poor front closures, with talks described as secret and little progress reported. A Railways and Tramways Association council meeting followed a cable from Auckland noting a resolved strike there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ji-wan
Trades Hall
Sydney
Ind Muscors
Grand Council
The
Railway and Tramway Association
Auckland
Lonor
Industrial Dispatea bin
Royal Naval House Opens Wing in Empire Day Sydney
Empire Day events marked the opening of the Royal Naval House’s new wing at Charlotte Place Sydney. Vice Admiral Sir Richard Poers led the ceremony with a guard from Royal Marine Artillery and Royal Marines Light Infantry. Governor Sir Rawyon attended as dignitaries toured the new wing, which includes space for 40 extra beds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liv Ope
Royal Naval
Hons
Charlotte-place
Sydney
Richard Poers
Sallora Royal Marine Artillery
Royar Marine Light Infantry
Heval
Bytney
Cheere
Bedat
Municipal Rating Controversy Over Unimproved Land Values
In Sydney suburbs landowners challenge new rating methods for unimproved land value. They claim council assessments favor current improvements and ignore location, drainage, and adjacent features. Appeals are trimmed, with many landowners citing higher costs and urging reconsideration of the valuation basis.
Mr Sam Hordern Continues Continental Tour
Mr Sam Hordern, who left Sydney months ago for the old country, has enjoyed a delightful tour of the Continent with wife and family. They visited Milan and London after stops in Marseille and Port Said, with plans to attend the London season highlighted by the Franco British Exhibition. The Sydney emporium head in Brickfield is unlikely to depart London soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Horderm
Sidney
Wirtern
Gaden
bin Ixa
Milege
Wnstand
Mor Aera
Byansy
Jett
Sydney
London
LAST NIGHTS ILLUMINATIONS AT EMPIRE DAY CELEBRATIONS
Last night crowds gathered for Empire Day festivities as the Quean's Ragaré hosted a social illumination. Processions moved through Macquarie Street to Warm Cave where ships displayed ornate lights. HMAS Valiant and the French cruiser Catinot were illuminated. The Tramway Depot at Fort Macquarie showed a Union Jack, while the Grace Brothers exhibit at the Broadway drew praise for its effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macquarie
Woolwich
Fort Macquaris
Menary Grace Brethers
Broadway
Passage of a late steamer marks a local transfer
The hearse-like phrasing notes the turn from the estate of the late Str. Alfred Dampier moving on Monday afternoon from tie lee reeigners to the Waverley Desceter, with remains to be laid to rest at a nearby penetenty So Mees Sam atolenon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Dampier
Lee Reeigners
Goedbepe- Waddington
Waverley
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Randwick
Por Auction Advertisemants Ses Pagy I
Tata Plutatreet
Sheldon
Nellie Stewart
Crown Studios
George ST
FERRY
Royal Naval House
Poors
Raye Naval
Pevsie
Are Wing
Ratte
Tran
Ldielpal
Une
Pad Carbanes
eAdoral Koorteder
Cpanvims
AL Bavany
Rardemar
Ematura
Venaholiers
Fepeneeni
Ryonine
Samuel Elis
Alormenta
Jeanne
Wes al
Rebs
Ina Rentinn
Nanmich
Prartinnity Inter Wien
Mall
MR. Sam. Hordern
Wolfe
Angus & Coote
George-Street
Evbsee
Petes Te Ee
Vmw
Rylen
Cropley Shoes
Cropleys, Ltd
Rank
Hillmarket
Spain
Gunn Tor
Immasanes
Alhey Santration
Woman's Budget
Aries
Tefal Gud Poweseab
Peop
Dor Juvension
Ant Sreircr
Sint
Tralasia
Market Street
Sfdnet
Wyatt
Brandt Bros
Ironsland
Deanna
Bowie
School of Arts
Pittst
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