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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 13, 1908
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text presents disordered lines and stray phrases about cures, plants, figures, and places. It reads like a jumble of terms, names, and imagined lines, lacking a coherent narrative or clear event.
In the Legislative Assembly the minister faced questions over alleged remarks about corruption related to the Lands Department. The bill imposes packaging and labeling rules, establishes a consumer protection board to inspect edible goods, and funds enforcement via penalties. The debate touched on board structure, enforcement reach, and potential political implications.
The Legislative Council discussed the Prisoners' Treatment Bill, Theatres and Mobile Hallie Bill, and railway funding for Maitland. Debate touched on private railways vs a state owned line, with calls for a government link and district district needs. The council adjourned at quarter to four.
Debates cover committee consideration of Bille to ratify Murray River Bgrenmemt and completion of Registrar-General's Department. Proposals include Cowra to Canewindra railway tramways linking Suthor tentsrear to Manly and Balwaln, along with wage scheme and Toland Bridge. Readings note third line and second line lists, planning for Wednesday next.
The solicitor argued that women witnesses could be unreliable and that tied evidence should be weighed cautiously, citing the Adolph Beck case to illustrate mistaken identity. The judge and jury faced questions about credibility and the influence of female testimony, with the verdict eventually returned as guilty.
Nathan Howry Buster a 24 year old seaman aboard the Tokommirs faces charges in Water Puisoe Court with a November 10 assault on engineer Fane Vorciva Smash. Testimony described a violent blow from behind in the engine room with injuries and provocation noted. Stanford’s fate awaits expiry of a prior sentence as proceedings continue.
A court heard that Bell Rose Singh claimed a one third share in the Oriental herbalists business with Ker Singh and Narain Singh. The defence argued a partnership existed with Delph Singh, dissolving when he left for India in February. The judge ordered a partial partnership accounting from February and dissolution of the partnership, with defendants to cover court costs.
Auditors witnessed an evening at the 11 Standard Theatre on Wednesday with a largely commendable performance. Notable cast included Mr. Stanley M Kay as Shr Reis and moneteers in Antonio and Bassanio, Miss Elia Crone as Portia, and Miss Lillian Booth as the learned Doctor. The Australian Musical Orchestral Society under Mr. W Downe Johnstone provided music. Police court notes report three men remitted for trial for a hotel burglary, and George Black jailed for three months for suspected theft. A new patent cough remedy by Dr Sheldon is advertised with strong claims.
Our Broken Hill correspondent outlines contract wage scales under the 1906 agreement, noting eight hour days for laborers, scarce overtime pay, and deductions for lodgings, societies, and insurances. He cites low averages, risk of reduced earnings from “wasters,” housing costs, and high living expenses that keep workers near poverty.
In Hurstville Ward Alderman Loy advocates a private referendum to gauge ratepayers on a local tax to fund work. The vote shows 107 in favor and 4 against, suggesting likely steps to proceed. The Hunter steamer will depart at 2 pm tomorrow from King Street wharf for Cowan Bay.
A fragmentary notice mentions a private advance and a planned event with several unclear names and terms. The text references a person or entity named Seer Pars and others such as Leni Smitet and Veneta Tuhivent in a context that appears ceremonial or legal. Details are obscured by garbled OCR.
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