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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
4
Fragmented OCR reveals a section listing marriages and death notices with scattered names and phrases. Amid garbled text appear references to Coventry near wartime dawn, Doncaster Avenue, and various individuals marked in a memorial tone, suggesting a community notices page with personal events and obituaries.
The piece argues a possible early end to the strike among coastal producers who seek freedom of contract and market access. It notes producers favor compromise to avoid harming trade, while Industrial Disputes Bill looms as a new factor. Debates in parliament show mixed union reaction, with some calling unions cautious and wary of reforms.
The piece argues that while amendment failures show unionists and their allies clash with the Bill, a broad-minded path to industrial peace is possible. It urges moderation, give and take, and peaceful resolution to halt losses to both combatants and noncombatants, hoping for a conference breakthrough.
At the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children annual meeting Dr. Clube argued for a hospital tax to fund care arguing the burden should be borne by all citizens and not just the benevolent few. He warned against abolishing canvassing which could invite bogus charities exploiting donors and called for reform to prevent misuse of public charity.
A Trades Hall executive condemns the Industrials disputes Bill as pro-capital and hostile to unions not aligned with its own. Speakers argue the act enables mass union formation and equal rights under law, while the leadership denounces independent unions and warns of exclusionary influence. The session highlights tension between official union bodies and nonaligned workers ahead of potential changes.
A Bathurst letter denounces Parliament for not attending to the Bathurst Show and its smoke concert, arguing Mr Wade could have prioritized the event over industrial dispute bills. The writer urges future MPs to attend such fixtures and suggests tactics to ensure support for events and fixtures.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a Victorian era parliament speech about industry and government. Mentions a Mr Obents Bubkle and a London context with references to industrial scale and invitations to visitors or officials.
The article discusses Mr Bent’s return and a failed optimistic claim about a million acres for settlement in Tala Jand. It notes anger at the Federal Government over land policy, the collapse of the Tala Jand bubble, and calls for Central Government action to salvage fragments into a future Northern Territory guarantor.
The divorce suit by John Maloney against Bridget Maloney was heard by Justice Shmp ton. He described repeated drunkenness and domestic neglect, noting incidents of threats with a knife, repeated assaults, and a failed pledge to reform, with both spouses recounting violence and fear during their years together.
St Simon, a brown horse by Galopin out of Beatrix, died at Abbey Stud near Portland after a celebrated career. He won multiple races including three Georgetown events and enthralled racing circles with his speed and pedigree before his demise.
Suva reports from Rotumah that Mr Wellings, master of the steamer South Australian, was severely attacked by natives at Putuna and left for Rotumah in a grave condition, but has since recovered from his injuries.
A garbled local notice describes a claimant in Oakhampton district seeking a payout from Fisheries Board related to a fourpence bonus. It states the claimant must visit the nearest police station to obtain a certificate and return the document to claim the bonus, noting postage and travel steps. The notice mentions a Sir Symmes Owing and Tevige Pete with unclear context.
London authorities held a session discussing colonial representation and self-government. J W Taverner from Victoria delivered a briefing outlining postwar governance and trade concerns affecting the port and regional leadership.
A terse London dispatch outlines reform themes in Macedonia, mentioning attempts to retain stability and resist German and Russian influence. The text references Turkish and Balkan dynamics and hints at Great Britain’s role in regional balance amid competing powers.
The Treasury reports a substantial sum of £160000000 required in a financial note. Officials in London outline progress and risks, noting the involvement of Warren Punctiman as Financial Secretary and the Treasury's oversight in the continuing line of inquiry and completion stages. The document highlights the specific £1.0 billion figure and related risk assessment.
The fragment mentions a crowded London trial connected to the Siberian Gaels and a group labeled Sola Garsncral mestiary. It notes sentences given and bans on movement, with unclear names and dates. The text is garbled but signals a court action and detainees.
Fragmented OCR text recounts aristocratic unions and disputes tied to the Gould estate and European nobility. Mentions Miss Anow Jay, Marie Camille Louis Hiclie de Jalleyrand Perivard, and Count involved in a church procession incident. Notes a 100 franc fine and damages, with references to wills and royal connections amid a tangled set of marriages and inheritances.
London auctioneers reported vigorous bidding with Beas and others animated as prices rose above last week. The sales featured a range of wools including finer and coarser lots and several bidders pushing values higher.
London reports no material change in the condition of Prime Minister Campbell-Bannerman as of Thursday evening. Officials say there is no cause for alarm and the premier remains under observation with steady progress toward recovery.
Entry describes a street clerk named Thurstay Sreetog absconding with Iren Chtamo toward America. A chase leads to their arrest near Cher peeps. Names cited include Glorsite and RTN. The piece notes an attempted flight and subsequent capture in a distant locale.
The case involving Smith versus the Railway Commissioners proceeds amid testimony and references to decisions. Jurors weigh evidence as officials defend actions in relation to a dedicated service disruption and regulatory rulings.
Wool ships depart Sydney carrying steaktinrs to South Africa and London, each taking a large quantity of wool. Names include Lunds Blue Wubkar Lipp Pomponwwatlth and references to Glasgow and Fawsian, with various figures and ports obscured in the OCR.
Public sale and allotment notices list parcels in Leira and Hanench's Garden. Land groups include Starmion tract, J W Lister Allotments, Brauil Huratville, Campbelltown area, with dates April 1 and 15 and Saturday auctions. Government of Ireland considers blocking obstructive loggers before or after the act’s passage.
Experts at the Supreme Court of Victoria proved TWO SOVEREIGN REMEDIES, the Famous SNDER AND SONS PUR VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, as curative, safe, and reliable for wrinkles and cracked hands. The advertisement touts SANDER AND SONS SUPERBARKIN FOOD and urges all to avoid other extracts, claiming strong results and universal use.
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