Sydney SQuibs on politics and courts in a lively vent
A column lampoons political canvassing in Britain and the behavior of elected Labor figures, likening Burns to a frontiersman in disguise and warning readers to judge promises by deeds. It then shifts to local courtroom antics with a cheeky prose, noting odd witness statements and the audience's reactions in divorce and assault cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieee
Tom Moore
John Burns
Labor League
Black Hawk
Murray
Tony
Mysteries Farce and West Australian Gossip
An inebriated reminiscence mix of old western Diggings scandal and social jests. The piece nods to Judge Innes, a gold rush tale with a gold bag and a daring race. It recounts Doc Riley, Maurice Hennessy, and Joe Cox’s wife in risqué hospital theater with a kiss. It ends with cautionary travel notes for Sydney visitors and a peek at Arbitration Court row with Hordern’s vast workforce and the tools trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dundreary
Obiaf
Cohen
Rogers
Innes
Judge Innes
Tambaroora
al Talent
Bathurst
Phil Myrane
Ford
Cox
Marke
Doc Riley
Doc
Maurice Hennessy
Wellington
Maurice
Morrie
Joe Cox
Doc. Riley
Mrs. Cox
Domestic servant turmoil sparks moral outrage in suburb
A city resident laments the widespread servant problem and recalls a comic yet troubling attempt to reform a lazy stable boy. A mistaken bedroom intrusion leads to scandal as neighbors and a maid discuss the ill fated plan, leaving the narrator chastened and standing for meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolin
China
Martin Luther
John Thomas Jones
Lapland
Aman
John Thomas
Harper
Misa Harper
Poisoning Foxes Riverina Method Described by Correspondent
A Riverina correspondent explains a fox poisoning method used after fox sightings. The plan involved cutting mutton fat into cubes, hiding powdered strychnine inside, and using a charred rabbit lure. Baits were laid along a trail, with cover to avoid detection, aiming to attract foxes and reduce hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverina
Typhoid at Cobar prompts drastic health action
The Cobar Board of Health vows drastic measures if the local council fails to enact health powers amid repeated typhoid outbreaks. From January to May 10 there were 37 cases, with inspectors and medical staff faulting council inaction despite clear guidance.
Victory of a Penniless Pioneer
W J Cartwright tells the Farmer and Settler that a landless man can become a successful farmer. Orphaned at nine, he started with £5, cleared 640 acres by purchase and selection, built with bare hands, endured droughts 1875–78, and grew holdings to 4,800 acres at Boundary Villa Mimosa station. He credits steady, enthusiastic plodding work as the best capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Cartwright
Goulburn
Goulburn District
Cootamundra
Wallendbeen
Virin
Messra
Cobb and Co
Mimosa
Cobar Council Urged to Enforce Public Health Acts
The Board of Health at its meeting on Tuesday accused local councils of neglecting required laws and regulation enforcement. It decided to compel the council within three months to act on specified duties or the Board will impose orders and carry out the act at the council's expense in Cobar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Board of Health
Tuseday
Cobar
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A. Wilkins
H. C. Mason
Tes General
Ty. Forbes- Smith
Lee Street
Sydney
John Trotter
Hely & Harrington
Sydney Technica Colleges
Metropolitan Board of Water Supply & Sewerngs
Technical College
Bowees
Mesrn
JAS. Bell & CO
Hudson
Ward
Abel Wilkins
T. H. Laing
Laing
Swift Street
Anthony Hordern & Sons
Brickfield Hill
Anthony Hordesens
New Palace
Simon Pure
John
Hyde Park
Simon
Resta
Marathon
Korea
Nures
Arbitration Court
Hordern
Ashburton Ompeon
Peter
Nestle’s
Kohler
JAS
Henderson & Sons
Haymarket
Consign
Eliam
Stott & Hoa
Moore Street
Ian
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Ponder
Phoenix Foundry
J. O. Noble & Company
Lara H. Nawcommon
Iron and Brass
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