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NZ Truth, Issue 243, 19 February 1910, Page 7

Some interesting theatrical libel suits are likely to be heard m Sydney at an early date. Mr Albert G-oldie is claiming £2000 from Mr Hugh J. Ward, owing to statements circulated by the actor-manag-er reflecting on Mr Goidie, his former, business. manager. The action 'is set down for trial at Sydney next month. Mr Allan Hamilton has issued. a writ, for £1000 against Melbourne "Table Talk" consequent on its strictures regarding the temporary disbandment of the HamiltonMax Maxwell Dramatic Company. A similar writ has been served on the "Bulletin." Both of these newspapers offered a rotraction, etc., but Mr Hamilton declined any compromise, owing to what he characterises as their grossly libellous statements. A Bendigo paper was also "m the soup," but as its statements were not so serious, and the plaintiff's solicitor was satisfied with the explanation tendered, a compromise was accepted. The "Table Talk" and "Bulletin" cases are set down for trial at Sydney m March.