Concert in Gaol Clara Butt Sings to Convicts
Mme Clara Butt, returning from Australia, performed solos and a duet before 70 convicts in the chapel of Brixton Gaol on October 11. She spoke of the value of sacred music for reform and recalled the chaplain’s remarks on aiding inmates. The concert included There Is a Green Will Parallax and other pieces by Mr Kenberiy Rumford.
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Clara Butt
Mme
Clara
Asi
Ken- Beriy Rumford
Brian Fea
London
Mae
Hutt
Australia
Dbat
Ramford
Weighing Machine Short By Three Ounces
In Water Police Court Charles Degowards charged Charles Dugesn with possessing a weighing cache three ounces short. Duncan sold vegetables from a cart in Surry Arms. marks were examined on November 10 while weighing potatoes and onions for sale. Mr Mecfarlany, S.M., sued him for 3 pounds with costs, default, and a month’s imprisonment.
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Charles Degowards
Water Police
Charles Dugesn
Duncan
Surry Arms
Mecfarlany
S.M
Funeral Arrangements On the Illawarra Line
At St Peters Council Alderman Bridge critiqued Railway Department funeral arrangements to Sutherland Cemetery on the Illawarra line. Two funerals occurred on Saturday with casket placed on a brake van or seat due to no carriage and no mourner accommodation. He questioned charges to Rookwood farm and urged the Commissioners to improve mourners’ access and car allocation.
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St. Peters
Alderman Bridge
Railway Department
Sutherland
Illawarra
Rookwood
Sutherland Cemetery
Sparkman
Stray Cattle Issue Raised at St Peters Council
Alderman Harwood pressed at St Peters Council whether police have noticed a newly established animal pound and widespread cattle straying around the municipality. The Mayor Alderman Baker said police planned raids on stray livestock to curb the problem.
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ST. Peters
Harwood
Baker
Bexley Progress Association Discusses Post Office Site
At a recent meeting the secretary reported on new postal arrangements for the district. A departmental officer had visited, with a likely general office to be established on Carlton Parade. The group vowed to push for the best possible position despite rough conditions.
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Besley Progress Association
Carlton Parade
Modest Alderman and an Irate Council in Bextey
An irate council challenges Alderman Howard who claimed two thirds control of Bextey Municipality. Debates about a new park site near the tram terminus reveal wardless representation and tensions at a near council meeting. The council adopts a resolution objecting to any alderman claiming majority representation.
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Bextey
Stoney Creek Road
St. George
Lands Department
Braley
Howard
de Mayer
Biddulph
Howad
Honard
Grifin
Elfort
Comel Place Ca
Prize Essay Contest At Auldana Vineyard Exhibit
The proprietors of Auldana Vineyard offer prizes of £1 1s for first and 10s 6d for second for an essay on the Auldana wine exhibit at the Manufacturers' Exhibition. The competition is limited to school children and entries are to Auldana Limited Angel Place Sydney. Dr Sheldon’s new discovery helps sore lungs, priced 1 shilling 6 pence and 3 shillings.
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Auldans
Auldana, Limited
Angel Plas
Sydney
Rates Dispute Over Commonwealth Tax Burden, Balmain Case
A Balmain council discussion points to an anomaly in Local Government Act taxation. Mr A B Armstrong argues the Crown should pay rates on Commonwealth properties, noting Parliament exemption and contrasting Sydney and state practices. He suggests joint action to press for voluntary redress by the Commonwealth.
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St. Peters
A. B. Armstrong
Musicipal Snd
Sure Vainer
North Sydney
Crown
His
Armsuroey
New South Wales
Commonwealth of Australia
Bal
Balmain
Offie
Commonwealth
Ha Rourt House
Palles
Star
Court House
City Council of
Sydney
Water and Sewerage Board
Ait
Armatrovs
Ashes in the Harbor Guilty Pirate Case
Hindoo Mejao Kutob Din pleaded guilty at the Water Police Court to casting ashes into the harbor on November 2. He was cleaning the galley of a vessel in the stream when ashes were dumped. He was fined £10 with 18s 6d costs and faces three months in gaol for default.
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Mejao Kutob Din
Prohibition Debate Shifts as Insolence Sparks Clash
In the Legislative Assembly late session, members wrestled with the Pure Poor Bill's clauses. A heated exchange over an insult led to apologies and a ministerial withdrawal while other sections moved toward publication rules and punishment penalties.
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Legislative Assembly
Mucky
Pein
Bafora
Doard
Bocby
River Murray Bill discussion delays approval in parliament
The House debated a bill tied to an agreement among the colonies Victoria South Australia and the X.S. premier on river waters. Ministers urged delaying remarks until the bill reached the Tilt, with members noting cross colonial approval needed. The second reading was set for the near future as ministers stated.
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Carmichael
Wade
James Graham
Carmilcharl
Miiister
Walco
Gaselle
New South Wales
Wedo
Grifetto
Euss
MT. A. Grifiih
Sturt Bae
MrseGeves
Filenpun
Kelty
Griglic
Erldon
Grit Ib
Presrrie
Ubon
Nielaes
New South Water
Kitchen Hands Wage Board Meeting On Hotel Cafe and Caterers
A Wage Board meeting at Viewery's Chambers discussed kitchen workers hours and pay conditions. Alfred Bird testified about hours, wages, and conditions, with chefs from Sar gents' Cafe and others noting 34 and 57 hour figures. Witnesses disagreed on changes and pay raises, with calls to publish wages and ensure fair hours for all trades. The chairman considered publishing the wage list while both sides pressed for clarity and fairness.
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Wages Board
Club
Reolaurant
Viewery
Alfred Bird
Ising-Room
George-street
de Doar
Sime
Vic Press
Wisbese
Visitors from Victoria and local court sentences described
The Central Police Court heard two visitors from Victoria, Brown, 24, a labourer, and John Campbell, a laborer, charged under the Criminals Prevention Act. Brown received concurrent sentences up to two years, with eight months already served, for involvement with unlawful acts and to unduly influence. Campbell, from Victoria, faced charges of suspicion while listening at a public meeting, with no prior convictions. The proceedings referenced a letter written by a convict, and the magistracy noted Brown's separate eight-month sentence under the act.
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Doh Brown
Central Police Court
New South Wales
Vicracia
Libsby
Crikaimals
John Campbell
Sidney
Seal
Camphail
Castleread Street
Campbell
Vistoria
Fock
Pentrider Stockade
Pitaroy
Fetter
Antiphett
Court Hears City Road Duty Appeal Error
The Full Court reviewed an appeal from a District Court verdict in the case of the Municipality of St Peters against George Robay. Robay sought £200 for injuries while bicycling on Cook's River road near Rickety Street on September 75. The jury awarded the full amount. the defense appealed on liability for road repairs.
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Chiat
Justies Cours
Suscine Biy
Ruan
S T. Peters
George Robay
Cook's
Ricketty-street
Cheery Old Couple Endorses Grape-Nuts Blessing
Aged minister and his wife praise Grape-Nuts for easier digestion for both seniors and younger folk. The husband recalls years of digestive trouble, now noting renewed energy and vitality after using the cereal. The wife reports improved health and strength, claiming a return to youthfulness.
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Jock
Tooth & Co., Utd
Proprietors
Kent Brewery
Shriners
Teesey
Washington
Ievine
Austmalasia
Gordon and Gotch
Illawarra Line
Bexley
Morse Key
Ebhadam
Permerty Osborn
Jordan
Qrge-Street
Baya Hotel
Commonwealth and Councils
Agden
Gmartin
KENT
Essence OF Parliament
Solent
M’gowen
Roe Bill
Grifith
M'Gowen
Wood
Augowen
Council of
Heal
Consolidated Revenue
Griffith
Toca
Edden
Mr. Woot
Mr. Edden
Corter
Grimrhaworn
Sturt Pure
Victoria
AEDT
Corte
Lis
Wurat SE Sean
Welles
Country Cristo Wens
H. Magnus
Onfuml Street
Paddington
ERIE
Jalen
Lloyd's Delicious
Notaing
Buy & Pound
Lloyd & CO
George-st
King-st
City
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