Melbourne guard injures skull in train fall and other brief notes
Arthur Steele a guard on the Melbourne Express fell from a train at Ess Junction and fractured his skull. He is recovering. Swine fever outbreaks reported at Cowra with pig culls ordered by the Stock Inspector. Pneumonic fever said to exist in the Manilla district with no deaths yet. Mrs. E Shuttleworth of Mascot dies after being knocked down by a major cycle. Charles Bennett, 68, of Five Dock, dies after collapsing in a tram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Steele
Cowra
Manilla
E. Shuttleworth
Mascot
South Sydney Hospital
Charles Bennett
Five Dock
Sydney
Crookwell Police Court Hears Reckless Driving Case
Seven motor owners answered summonses at Crookwell Police Court for traffic offences under the Traffic Regulation. Sydney Smith was fined £6 4s 6d with license suspension after rushing at 40 to 60 mph near Old Man Yah Creek and swerving, striking Mr Shepherd’s wheel cap, then leaving. Constable Chitty testified Smith warned him not to drive under the influence. Smith produced a wine bottle and offered a drink. George Nelson received £1 8s in fines for riotous behaviour in Goulburn Street. First-class Sattor noted the defendant was sober but acted disorderly with swinging arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney ‘Smith
Coats
G. BR. Shepherd
Wheep
Old Man Gunyah Ck
Shepherd
John W. Chitty
Rugby
Constable Chitty
Rugby Crookwell
Goulburn Street
George Nelson
Sheep Stealing May Drop as Brand Alerts Rise
The Grazier’s Association urges that when stock moves are permitted for non-owners, the registered brand owner be notified to deter theft. They argue owner notification would speed loss awareness and enable police contact, reducing theft risk and enabling quicker recovery of stolen sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agricultura
Graziera’ Association
P.P. Board
London
Grassiers’ Association
Gragiers’ Associate
New South Wales
UNL Appeal Gathers Support for University Funding
The University appeal has reached £14,000 in its third week as it seeks £250,000. The fundraiser aims to show broad support from country and city graduates, and all who have benefited from university training or related research. It highlights Professor Davis’s Maitland coalfields discovery and the role of geologists in petroleum exploration to justify contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harnesa
Farrer
B. D. Watt
W. L. Waterhouse
M.C
Syd
N.S. Wales
Waterhouse
Harold Wenholz
Sydney
Government Department of Agriculture
Manning River
Wendels
Education Department
Agricultural Gazette
Australia
BE. F. Campbell
Challis House
Martin Place
Mungo MacCallum
University
Davis
Maitland
Bannaby Squash Club Claims Cottage Narrow Victory
Bannaby faced Cottage on Cottage’s court on the 16th winning 7 sets 67 games to 4 sets 45. Individual matches featured Walmsley and Whipp 6-2. Jamieson and Harris 6-4. multiple 6-4 and 6-0 results with O’Connor and Whipp, Gordon and Whipp, and others. A return match on the 20th July at Bannaby produced a narrow win for Bannaby by 6 sets 68 games to 5 sets 60 games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannaby
Cottage
A. Walmsley
J. Whipp
W. Gordon
E. Whipp
Jamieson
Harris
O'Connor
A. Whipp
Walmsley
C. O'Connor
J. O'Connor
EB. Whipp
Gordon
O Connor
Bagnaby
Barnaby
Arnott
Hillas
Whipp
A Whipp
O. O'Connor
Plain Bill Retires as a Champion Horse
A lament for Plain Bill the racehorse once winning on Southern tracks. The poem mourns the horse’s end due to a crippled leg, notes the losses of punters and books, and bids farewell to a fighter who carried riders and hopes, ending with the author BRAD.
Beret Dinners and Fresh Produce Featured by Prineas Bros
Local Sydney listings highlight Prineas Bros offering meals served around the clock with civility and special hot pies. The ad notes district newsagents stocked all Sydney papers and periodicals, plus fresh fish oysters and small goods.
Broadcasting Schedules For Sydney Stations Next Week
The Sydney broadcasting firms publish the week’s programme slate headlining radio concerts church services and sport. Highlights include the Radio Sparklers at 8.30 pm Saturday August 6 and Carlton VY Geelong Australian Rules football coverage. The schedule lists church services concerts and recitals across multiple days with times and venues.
August Events Schedule At Local Theaters and Venues
Thursday, August 11 Cheero Girls at 8.00. Friday, August 12 Broadcasters' Light Orchestra musical comedy at 8.3. Saturday, August 13 Sporting programme. Sunday, August 14 St. Jude's C of E at 11, Chalmers Presbyterian at 7, Gladys Verona soprano at 8.40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randwick Presbyterian
United Children’s Service
Petersham Baptist Church
North Sydney Tramway
Pauline Harford
Foster
Canterbury District Band
Cheero
Broadcasters
Light Orchestra
St. Jude's C. of E
Chalmers Presbyterian
Gladys Verona
Also Mentioned on This Page
Drake-Brockman
Chubba Limited
G. P. Naflon
Praetor
Canterbury
Printers’ Union of Perth
W.A
City Police Court
Perth
Point Danger
Queensland
Jack Kelly
Bathurst
Chas. Duffy
W. J. Leabeater
The
Main Roads Board
Lane Cove Road
North Bydnay
Hornsby
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Crookwell Police Court
Mr. Stevenson
P.M
Graziers
UNL
PLAIN
Bill
Brad
Prineas Bros
Taralga
BERET
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
White Desert
Ruth
J. M. Pedley & Son
Practical Tailors, Croohewell
Mudie's
M.S. Viles
Sydney Broadcasting Companies
Farmer's
Radio Sparklers
At. Mary's
Sydney Madrigal Society
J. Phelong
Carlton VY
Geelong
Ad Cree
Merrymakers
St. Andrew's
Pitt St
Frank Webster
Pompadour
Maurice Burkitt
S. Bradbury
Argyle Yards
Harry Bensley
R. J. Winning & Son
Taraiga “Boho
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