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The Daily Telegraph, Sat 27 Feb 1915 1
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Amusements At Spencer’s Lyceum exhibitions will be given to-day and to-night, and the theatre will then be closed until the general re-opening next Saturday. A virile drama of modern society, “The Cabaret Singer,” heads the programme. It shows how selfishness is the biggest wrecker of marital happiness – the story of a young man who placed beauty before everything else in choosing a wife. Other films to be shown are “The Australian News Gazette,” “Bobby’s Medal,” and the two Keystone farces “Wild West Love” and “Between the Showers.” The last mentioned comedy illustrates the best work of Charles Chaplin and Ford Sterling, and its revival is certain to be appreciated. |
Amusements Commencing on Monday, “The Fringe of War,” Bannister Merwin’s patriotic drama, will be projected at the Crystal Palace for a week. In addition, a number of comedy and scenic films will be shown. |
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The Daily Telegraph, Thu 15 Apr 1915 2
THE COURTS.
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CRIMINAL.
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William Harrison Moore, a young man, who pleaded guilty at the Metropolitan Sessions, before Judge Bevan, to having committed a serious offence at Sydney on February 26, and for whom Mr JW Abigail appeared to ask for leniency, was sentenced to imprisonment in Grafton Gaol for a year and four months.
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The Sydney Morning Herald, Thu 15 Apr 1915 3
QUARTER SESSIONS.
(Before Judge Bevan.)
Mr CA White, Crown Prosecutor.
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ASSAULT IN PICTURE SHOW.
William Harrison Moore, aged 19, pleaded guilty to a charge of assaulting Hugh Campbell Leslie Millington, [13 years of age], at a picture show, on February 29 [sic–1915 is not a leap year]. Mr JW Abigail appeared for the prisoner, and asked for leniency on the ground that he had been locked up since the offence. His Honor said it was a case for mental treatment more than anything else. It was a dreadful thing that the young children of this community should be corrupted by men like the prisoner going about among them. It was becoming so notorious that parents were afraid to allow their children to go to picture shows. He sentenced Moore to 16 months’ hard labour in Grafton gaol, where, his Honor said, he would receive mental treatment.
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William Harrison Moore, Gaol photo sheet 4
![SRNSW: NRS2467, [3/6089], State Penitentiary photographic description book, 9 Apr 1915-2 Jul 1915, No. 14269, p. –.](../../images/trials/1915-Moore-6089-gaol-photo-14269.jpg "SRNSW: NRS2467, [3/6089], State Penitentiary photographic description book, 9 Apr 1915-2 Jul 1915, No. 14269, p. –.") |
Gaol Photo Sheet - Transcribed Details
No. 14269
Date when Portrait was taken: 15-4-1915
Name: William Harrison Moore
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Native place: England Year of birth: 6-10-1895 Arrived Ship: Suevic Trade or occupation Religion: C of E Education, degree of: &W Height: 5' 7⅞" Weight On committal: 155 Colour of hair: Light brown Colour of eyes: Grey |
Marks or special features: Minus four teeth from upper and four teeth from lower jaw.– Brown mole outside left upper arm. Right eye turned inwards (wears glasses) |
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(No. of previous Portrait ... ) CONVICTIONS |
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Sydney Q.S |
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1915 |
Indecent assault on a male person |
16 months HL |
William Harrison Moore, 1926
Strike Time News, Sat 31 Jul 1926 5
(Issued by “The Miner” free of charge)
No. 3. Broken Hill, Saturday, July 31, 1926.
This sheet is issued to counteract false rumors of accidents etc, and to supply some of the day’s news while the printers’ strike continues. Copies may be obtained at the news’ agents and convenient suburban shops or at the “Barrier Miner” Office.
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GENERAL LOCAL NEWS.
Judge Bevan will preside over the Quarter Sessions to be opened at the Courthouse on Wednesday next. The cases for trial are:– William Harrison Moore, serious offence on child; Allan Wallace Ronalson, larceny of two motor cycles. Alick Bes will also appeal against three convictions for assault, insulting words, and malicious damage to property.
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The agreement at present being worked under by the hairdressers of Broken Hill was made into an award by a Wages Board which sat at the Courthouse recently.
Mr J Collins was on Thursday taken from his home at 43 Nicholls street to the Hospital to receive treatment for a paralytic stroke. Mr JJ Wilson, a platelayer, was taken ill at work on Thursday afternoon. He was admitted to the Hospital for treatment.
Members of the South Australian Pastoral Commission arrived here yesterday. They are making inspections of areas in the district. They will return to Adelaide tomorrow or Monday.
It is reported that the introduction of the Workers Compensation Act is having a serious effect on the flotation of several companies to exploit mining leases in the district. In one case so much capital has been withdrawn that flotation has been practically stopped.
Sir Sidney Kidman arrived yesterday morning and after breakfast set out for Corona Station. He intends visiting his north-eastern properties while shearing is on.
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The Western Grazier, Sat 31 Jul 1926 6
LOCAL AND GENERAL
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Police Court.—At the Police Court on Saturday last, before Mr CW Swiney, PM, William Harrison Moore was charged with a serious offence (2 charges), [indecently assaulting Edwin James Coff, 7 and Francis Denis Connell, 12] and was committed for trial at the Quarter Sessions to be held at Broken Hill on 4th August [1926]. 7
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Strike Time News, Mon 2 Aug 1926 8
(Issued by “The Miner” free of charge)
No. 4. Broken Hill, Monday, August 2, 1926.
This sheet is issued to counteract false rumors of accidents etc, and to supply some of the day’s news while the printers’ strike continues. Copies may be obtained at the news agents’ and convenient suburban shops of at the “Barrier Miner” Office.
AUSTRALIAN TEAM
The Australians began a match against Glamorganshire at Cardiff on Saturday. The scores were– Australia, First innings:– Ryder c Sullivan, b Arnott, 13; Ponsford, not out, 143; Bardsley, c Sullivan, b Mercer, 0; Andrews, c Davey, b Ryan, 23; Richardson, b Davey, 2; Taylor, c Tyson, b Mercer, 18; Woodfull, b Mercer, 22; Ellis, b Mercer, 25; Grimmett, c Davey, b Ryan, 12; Mailey, b Mercer, 0; Everett, c Clay, b Ryan, 17 Sundries, 8; total, 283. Bowling:– Mercer, five wickets for 74 runs; Arnott, one for 42; Ryan, three for 100; Davey, one for 27; Bates, nil for 10; Clay, nil for 8; Glamorganshire, First innings:– Bates, 9; Bell, 42; Tyson, 8; Turnbull, mot [sic] out, 24; Walters, not out, 0; Total (for three wkts.), 85. Bowling:– Everett, no wickets for 18 runs; Richardson nil for 8; Mailey, two for 28; Grimmett, one for 14; Stumps were then drawn. Bardsley went in first wicket down and was out first ball to a catch behind the wicket.
MR ALAN COBHAM’S FLIGHT
Mr Alan Cobham left Bangkok (Siam) on Saturday for Singapore. He will not be able to reach Darwin until Wednesday or Thursday.
DEATH OF MR T HALL.
Mr Thomas Hall, one of the best known residents of the city, died at his residence in Cobalt street at 8-30 o’clock this morning at the age of 70 years, the cause of death being pneumonia. He was born at Clunes, Vic, and worked around the Port Wakefield and Moonta districts when a young man. He came to Broken Hill about 40 years ago, first working as a miner at Purnamoota. He later came to Broken Hill and after working on the mines for a period opened business as a lodge secretary and Starr Bowkett secretary. From this he developed the business into that of sharebroker and general agent. He was the first secretary of Starr Bowkett Societies and the only secretary of the Medical Fund, he taking a leading part in the formation of that fund. He was Coroner for many years, and a Justice of the Peace for New South Wales and South Australia. He was always an enthusiastic worker for the Blende street Methodist church, filling various offices, including that of Sunday school superintendent. When that church was closed recently he was a trustee. He leaves a widow and seven children, Messrs AE Hall and H Hall (Broken Hill), Mrs HA Foster (Adelaide), Mrs E Tonkin (Melbourne), Mrs AF Pincombe (Broken Hill), Miss Helen Hall (Melbourne), and Miss Connie Hall (Adelaide). Mrs Tonkin and Miss Helen Hall are expected to arrive tomorrow. Miss Connie Hall could not reach here before Thursday and is not expected. The funeral will leave Mr Hall’s late residence at 2.30 o’c [sic] on Tuesday afternoon.
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GENERAL LOCAL NEWS. (Contd)
J Olds, a boy, fell off a bicycle on Saturday on Patton street, South Broken Hill, breaking his thigh. He was taken in the ambulance to the hospital.
Mrs J Hall, of 95 Wolfram street, who died on Saturday night was buried this afternoon in the Roman Catholic portion of the cemetery.
Mr Edward Frederick Slater, of 291 Iodide street, suffered abrasions to the left side of the head and arm through colliding with a motor car driven by Mr Albert Edward Cowan, of 548 Lane street, at the corner of Oxide and Lane streets at midday on Saturday. Mr Slater was knocked unconscious for a time, but on recovery refused to go to the hospital for treatment. He was driven to his home by Mr Cowan.
Mr Alex Campbell, jun, director of Block 14, arrived by the express Saturday. Major L Lewis arrived yesterday and is leaving for Adelaide tonight.
Judge Bevan and Captain PV Storkey, VC, Crown Prosecutor, will arrive tomorrow. The Court of Quarter Sessions will be held on Wednesday and the District Court will follow.
Mr ED Senior, returning officer for Darling, is anxious that all persons who are absent from New South Wales on September 4 should record their postal votes in connection with the referendum.
On Saturday evening Mr LG Lord was driving a motor car from Argent street into Garnet street when he noticed a man lying on top of a bicycle about 15 yards from the corner. He applied the brakes but before he pulled up one of the wheels of the car bumped the man. Mr Lord took him to the Hospital. It was ascertained that the man is Mr PA Christopher, of 200 Wills street, Railway Town. His injuries, which are not considered serious, consisted of abrasions to the forehead, left wrist and knee.
At a meeting of the Board of Management of the Catholic Club held yesterday the resignation of Mr J Vance, who has been secretary for the past seven years, was received. Mr JH Morgan was appointed to the position.
Mr F Meyer, who has been appointed secretary of the Musicians’ Club, arrived from Melbourne on Saturday and will take up duties tomorrow. In Melbourne he was the manager of the Golden Fleece Hotel.
At 12.40am Sunday the Fire Brigade in response to a call from a citizen, turned out to AA Brice and Co’s warehouse where some packing cases and rubbish were burning. The fire was extinguished by buckets of water being thrown over it.
Mr WM Dale, Chairman of he Hospital Board, was admitted to the Hospital yesterday suffering from a chest complaint. Today he was reported to be in a comfortable condition.
Mrs Margaret McQuillan (80), of 253 Chloride street, was buried this morning in the Roman Catholic portion of the Cemetery.
It was reported from the Hospital today that Mr NJ Hugo was slightly improved and Mr C Burley is progressing satisfactorily. Jockeys Harrison and Lawson are doing well though still confined to bed.
Mr S Edwards (20), of 274 Wilson street, was treated at the outpatients department of the Hospital yesterday for an injury to an eye.
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Strike Time News, Thu 5 Aug 1926 9
(Issued by “The Miner” free of charge)
No. 7. Broken Hill, Thursday, August 5, 1926.
This sheet is issued to counteract false rumors of accidents etc, and to supply some of the day’s news while the printers’ strike continues. Copies may be obtained at the news agents’ and convenient suburban shops or at the “Barrier Miner” Office.
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GENERAL LOCAL NEWS.
Mrs Ellen Jane Trezise, the wife of Mr John Trezise, of Gaffney off Gypsum street, Railway Town, died about midday yesterday. Mrs Trezise was born at Kanmantoo, South Australia, 64 years ago and spent her early life in that State. In 1887 she went to Charters Towers, Queensland to marry Mr Trezise and three years later they came to Broken Hill where they have since resided. Mrs Trezise was for many years connected with the Ladies Guild of the Nicholls street Methodist Church. She was buried in the Methodist portion of the cemetery this morning. Her sons are Messrs AJ, R, D, AM and KW Trezise (Broken Hill), and Mr FH Trezise (Adelaide). Mrs P Dansie of Broken Hill is a daughter. Mrs P Morrison, of Adelaide, and Mrs Peatcake, of Perth, are sisters of the late Mrs Trezise, and Mr F Williams (Oakbank, SA) and Mr A Williams (Olary, SA) are brothers.
A Sydney weekly paper in its last issue made the following comment: “Broken Hill is still dragging some thousands a week in ration relief from the State Treasury.” To test the accuracy of the statement a “Miner” reporter inquired of the police, who have charge of the distribution of ration relief, the weekly amount taken from the Treasury for this purpose and he was informed that the relief at present amounts to about £10 a week but the average for some time past has been under that amount. The Benevolent Society provides ration relief for the sick poor and this also costs about £10 a week. The Society’s collections are subsidised by the Government so that half of that amount comes from the Treasury. Mr AG Kennedy, the secretary of the society, stated that at present from 15 to 20 cases are in receipt of relief. The prisoners’ Aid Society provides relief to former prisoners, their costs averaging about £2 weekly.
WA Trezise, a millhand at the Proprietary mine, and JB Clark, a miner at the South, were taken ill at work last night, both being taken in the ambulance to their homes.
J Lloyd, a playing member of the Glenelg Football Club, and formerly of the North Broken Hill Club, was married last week to Miss E Anderson, of Semaphore.
QUARTER SESSIONS
Judge Bevan presided over the Quarter Sessions at the Courthouse yesterday. Last night the jury returned a verdict of not guilty in the case in which Allan Wallace Ronalson (19) was charged with having feloniously received one motor cycle while knowing it to have been stolen. This morning Ronalson was again before the Court on a similar charge with respect to a second motor cycle. Capt PV Storkey, VC, Crown Prosecutor, said he was not prepared to go on with the case at this Court. The accused was then bound over in the sum of £50 to appear at the next Court of Quarter Sessions to be held on December 8 or any time or place that the Attorney General may appoint.
Yesterday William Ellis Heywood was fined £2 for non attendance as a juror. This morning the juror informed Judge Bevan that he was delayed yesterday and could not get to the court when the list of jurors was called. However he attended later and remained throughout the day. Judge Bevan remitted the fine.
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William Harrison Moore, a school teacher at Cowary, near Wilcannia, was charged with a serious offence on a boy on July 13, case had not concluded when “Strike Time News” was printed.
GENERAL LOCAL NEWS. (Contd)
It was reported to the Fire Station that yesterday evening a Ford motor car belonging to Herbert Stanley Robb, of 105 Ryan Lane, Railway Town, was burnt near Conroy’s piggery, the fire being probable cause by the engine back firing. He car was insured for £150.
A benefit euchre party and dance will be tendered to Mr LL Wallace, assistant at the Post Office, in the Protestant Hall tonight. In January last Mr Wallace had to cease duty to undergo treatment for his war injuries and in April went into Hospital. He was discharged about a fortnight ago but since then has had to return for a minor operation. Next week he will be leaving to undergo treatment in the Keswick Hospital. He has a wife and three children.
On Sunday next the Musician’s [sic] Union will meet to make another attempt at filling the positions of president and secretary. If no members of the union are willing to accept the positions it is probable that non-members will be appointed, but before this can be done permission has to be obtained from the Federal Executive. It is known that Mr EP O’Neill, President of the Barrier Industrial Council has been approached regarding the presidency, and has intimated that he has no objection to taking that office should the members of the Musician’s Union so desire.
Returning to Elder Smith and Co’s house in Chloride street about 9-10 o’clock last night Mr T Swanson, manager for Good, Toms and Coy, was surprised to find a youth in the pantry. No resistance was offered and the youth was conducted to the dining room where he was made to sit in a chair while the police were telephoned. In reply to Mr Swanson’s questions the youth said that he came to the house for the purpose of getting some oranges. Four policemen visited the house in response to the telephone call and arrested the youth. In the Police Court this morning William Ivey (20), was charged with having been found in a dwelling place situated at 367 Chloride street with intent to steal. On the application of the police he was remanded until Tuesday next, bail being allowed self in £10 with one surety of £10.
Mr NJ Hugo is doing satisfactorily at the Hospital but his sight is seriously affected. Mr CF Burley is doing well and can see quite well with both eyes, jockey Harrison who was injured South Cup day has been discharged.
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Strike Time News, Fri 6 Aug 1926 10
(Issued by “The Miner” free of charge)
No. 8. Broken Hill, Friday, August 6, 1926.
This sheet is issued to counteract false rumors of accidents etc, and to supply some of the day’s news while the printers’ strike continues. Copies may be obtained at the news agents’ and convenient suburban shops or at the “Barrier Miner” Office.
QUARTER SESSIONS
After a retirement of about three quarters of an hour the jury yesterday returned a verdict of guilty in the case heard before Judge Bevan in the Quarter Sessions in which William Harrison Moore, schoolteacher of Cowary, near Wilcannia, was charged with a serious offence on a boy on July 13. It was stated that accused on April 14, 1915, was convicted at the Sydney Quarter Sessions of an indecent assault on a male person and was sentenced to sixteen months hard labor. In passing sentence Judge Bevan said: “The utmost penalty for the offence is five years penal servitude. It is entirely for the protection of little children that I pass sentence of four years hard labor. I will suggest that it be passed in the Grafton Gaol where perhaps you may be treated in some way. It is very unfortunate that some men have to be ultimately let loose on society.” Mr CB Nowling, District Inspector of Schools, yesterday stated that Moore is not an employee of the Education Department. He was employed by the people who had children attending the school.
GENERAL LOCAL NEWS.
In the Gypsum street Baptist Church on Sunday next the Sunday School anniversary services will be held. There will be special singing at each of the three services under Mr R Boyce. The preachers will be the Revs HA De La Rue, L Bond & TA Blacket.
The closing meetings of the United Mission will be held in the Sulphide street Methodist Church tonight, Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday night Commander Harvey, RN, RMR, will give a lantern lecture “With Shackleton in the Antarctic”. At the final meeting on Sunday at 8-15 Commander Harvey will tell his life story. The mission party will leave for Adelaide on Monday night.
There were large congregations both morning and night at the Cathedral to hear the missioners, Rev Fathers Bede & Fintan, OP.
Mr J Adams, acting superintendent of the Zinc Corporation, in reply to a question said that the matter of extending the staff welfare store to provide for all employees is under consideration. Although the matter is as yet only in the preliminary stages he has not the slightest doubt that the proposal will become effective inside of a month.
Mr CG Hylton, Superintendent of the Zinc Corporation, has advised his Broken Hill friends that he will be leaving Europe by the Naldera on August 27 and expects to reach Broken Hill at the end of September.
Mr F Webster, who had his right arm burned yesterday by coming in contact with a high tension cable at the Municipal Electricity Works, will probably leave for Narrandera about the end of August to take possession of a farm of 7500 acres which has been left him by an uncle he had not seen for over 11 years. His children will also benefit considerably under the will.
WH Hayes, a miner at the Proprietary, slipped down 8ft of ladderway last night, bruising one of his knees. He was taken in the casualty ambulance to his home at 219 Patton street. HH Ashwood, miner, suffered a bruised knee last night when he fell off a set of timber at the Proprietary mine. He was taken to his home at 526 Chapple street.
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The Sydney Morning Herald, Sat 7 Aug 1926 11
COUNTRY NEWS.
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BROKEN HILL QUARTER SESSIONS.
Broken Hill, Friday.
Before Judge Bevan,
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A verdict of guilty was returned against William Harrison Moore, a school teacher, of Cowary, near Wilcannia, who was charged with a serious offence against a boy on July 13. Moore had previously been convicted at the Sydney Quarter Sessions in April, 1915, of indecent assault on a male person. Judge Bevan imposed a sentence of four years’ penal servitude, and said that he passed that sentence entirely for the protection of little children. He suggested that the sentence should be served in Nerafton [sic] Gaol, where accused, perhaps, might be treated in some way.
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William Harrison Moore, Gaol photo sheet 12
![SRNSW: NRS2327, [3/5991], Maitland Gaol photographic description book, 1875-1930, No. 1983, p. 211, R5132.](../../images/trials/1915-Moore-5991-gaol-photo-1983.jpg "SRNSW: NRS2327, [3/5991], Maitland Gaol photographic description book, 1875-1930, No. 1983, p. 211, R5132.") |
Gaol Photo Sheet - Transcribed Details
No. 1983
Maitland
Date when Portrait was taken: 1-9-1926
Name: William Harrison Moore
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Native place: England Year of birth: 6-10-1895 Arrived Ship: Suevic Trade or occupation Religion: C of E Education, degree of: R & W Height: 5' 7⅞" Weight On committal: 160 Colour of hair: Light brown Colour of eyes: Grey |
Marks or special features: Minus four teeth from upper and four teeth from lower jaw. Brown mole outside left upper-arm. Right eye turned inwards. |
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(No. of previous Portrait .. 14269) CONVICTIONS |
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Sydney Q.S Broken Hill PC Broken Hill Q.S |
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1915 1924 1926 |
Indecent assault on a male person Drunk Indecent assault on a male person |
18 months H.L. 10/- Bond forfeited 4 years P.S. |
1 The Daily Telegraph, Sat 27 Feb 1915, p. 13. Moore’s offence might have been committed at any of the advertised picture shows.
2 The Daily Telegraph, Thu 15 Apr 1915, p. 4.
3 The Sydney Morning Herald, Thu 15 Apr 1915, p. 5.
4 SRNSW: NRS2467, [3/6089], State Penitentiary photographic description book, 9 Apr 1915-2 Jul 1915, No. 14269, p. –.
5 Strike Time News, Sat 31 Jul 1926, p. 1. Emphasis added. During the period, 15 Jul - 27 Aug 1926, Barrier Miner was not published due to a strike. However, during that period the Strike Time News was published in its place.
6 The Western Grazier, Sat 31 Jul 1926, p. 2.
7 The Barrier Daily Truth was not published between 16 Jul and 27 Aug 1926 due to an industrial dispute. During this period the QSBro were held.
8 Strike Time News, Mon 2 Aug 1926, pp. 1, 2. Emphasis added.
9 Strike Time News, Thu 5 Aug 1926, pp. 1, 2. Emphasis added.
10 Strike Time News, Fri 6 Aug 1926, p. 1. Emphasis added.
11 The Sydney Morning Herald, Sat 7 Aug 1926, p. 16.
12 SRNSW: NRS2327, [3/5991], Maitland Gaol photographic description book, 1875-1930, No. 1983, p. 211, R5132.