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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 08, 1908

Page

5

Wall Collapse Traps Laborer in Quarry Work Site

A wall collapse at a trench or quarry damaged the site and trapped a laborer. Rescue teams and workers, including contractors Gram and Coults, labored to reach the victim as reports detail the chaotic scene, delayed by debris and shifting sections of the wall. Fire and police assisted amid dangerous conditions.

Romer Tie Sheer Revol Mr. Wehbe Hiewart Messrs Gram Previdian Trennian Irene Salewae Dirs Msgren Elise Graf Wdaclun Heine Sein Seth Gillean Sibley Bn Wall

Wollongong Railway Deputation Seeks Reef on Contested Works

In Wollongong Wollongong area a deputation planned to meet at a cottage to press officials for a settlement of a long running railway dispute between Wollongong and Keata Kembla. The meeting aimed to urge a resolution amid mounting contention over the works and costs.

Wollvingung Weilnestay Seeahel Eepd Wollongong Kembla Cottage Brivaly Cotansay Wwe Whiting la Oil Bree

Bankruptcy Court Sequestration Noted for Narrabr Storekeeper

Solestary sequestration filed against OM Sagiey of Narrabr in a Queensland notice. Government information lists Tuesday arrivals at Duroan and references to Town and Country minting, with Dart and various industries noted for excellent views.

Solestary Sequestration OM Sagiey Narrabr Storekrepor Pye Sya Duroan Queensland

Wigo castaways arrive after ship disaster at Sydney

Ten men women and children from the wrecked steamer Wigo reached Sydney by train after landing Kiama this morning and being ferried to the city. Captain Davies and Mr Woodcutt describe a perilous voyage, noting a dropped painter and the crew’s calm conduct amid the wreck. The group includes Miss Lily Pottersoy and Mrs Parker among others.

Sydney Eler Enamer Peterborough St Bermagul Tayeday Kiama Peterborough Spaney Lain Port Jackson F. Woodcutt Davies Air Frown Harvard G. ¥. Dunn, Mr. J. Giesau, Miss Lily Pottersoy, Mre. Cotfcom Alo Joan Prescott Mra Parka Newall Sanner Wolk Swiden Hess Vantaev Mr. Wan Wisan Ray Lochs Davie Sedawy Pieer Mr Thornton Cutinesa Gaspany Marcus Auekedd Fanny Forsyth Liverpool

CUT THE PAINTER A PASSENGER'S SURVIVAL STORY

Passenger Mr G Havard recounts the Been sinking after listing in heavy seas near Sydney. Lifeboats, oars, and a rudderless hour long ordeal. Passengers, including women and children, showed courage while lifeboats reached safety with help from Berala and Bermagui. Captain Davis guided rescue efforts amid worsening conditions.

Brave Lily Petterson in lifeboat disaster narrative

A fractured interview recounts Lily Petterson's calm in a lifeboat during a wreck with Captain Davis and Mrs Wrul among the few adults and one baby aboard. Passengers praise the crew and her brave steadiness under the Kiama voyage disaster, as an Evening News reporter records limited remarks.

Miesily Petterson S Ie Davis Misa Petterson Muy Anh Kiama Lee Sherch Davin Mrs Wrulu Wilson Tone Petterson

Escape During Boat Evacuation From Rising Waters

Eyewitness account describes fear and quick action as water flooded a Dost area. Women bail with skirts while Captain Davis maneuvers a boat to safety. Passengers reach shore knee-deep. hymn of thanks is shared. They receive aid at Mr. Sporten's before being driven to Bermagul and then Kiama.

Sporten Bermagul Bega Tathra Kiama

Shipwreck Horror and A Heroic Rescue at Sea

An eyewitness recounts a late night shipwreck after collision with flooding cabins and lifeboat panic. Passengers and crew acted bravely as boats were lowered. a young crewman passes a knife to aid women and children and all survive the ordeal. The writer notes rewards for the women and children who showed courage.

Mutiny on the Sea Watch: A Survivor’s Harrowing Account

A crew mutiny aboard a liner is recounted with vivid detail. The narrator describes storms, steering by fear, and the crew’s attempt to right a vessel overloaded with livestock and cargo. Jean Mreecott’s bravery is highlighted as scene on deck unfolds and order is restored.

Amereala Eam Kiana Reacher Suttierland Tost peersiNing HMNG Jean Mreecott

Mother and two children flee to Kiama amid sea disaster

A mother and her two infants describe fleeing a wreck after selling their home and bringing scant belongings to board a vessel bound for Orange. She details losing everything, lacking clothing and hats, and witnessing others endure the peril as the boat carried passengers including a Mrs Richardeon who lent a coat.

Parkes Golve Boza Orange Kiama

Miss Corcoran praised for calm during beach incident

The narrator recalls Miss Corcoran and Mr. Davis on a beach trip. Corcoran feared her brother was drowned, but calm leadership during a cold, wet moment earned praise for Mr. Davis while they waded to the cottages and attempted a rescue.

Girl with Broken Arm After Train Wreck Rescue

Mrs Prescott, mother of Nellie Ivan Prescott, traveled from Pambula when the train wreck near Huestville injured her daughter. Nellie sustained a badly injured right arm, later bandaged, with Miss Lily Patterson helping and sharing her coat for warmth.

Bard Huestville Prescott Snather Ivan Prascott Pambula Mra. Haigh Piperlay Creek Pasibula Lily Petterson Stata Alan Pettersos

Waiting at the station with shipwreck survivors arrival

Air YT W I Jackson manager of the Wiawarra 28 Company attended at the Courtail Railway Station when air portion of the shipwrecked passengers from the Heks arrived. He offered assistance but rescued passengers dispersed among many friends as the crowd surged around the platform to welcome them and the chief officer Captain Davin led the party away.

W. Jackson Wiawarra Meera Couteal Aira Aualataneo Davin Theen

Coomonderry Passengers Tale From Coastal Steamer

The Iliawarra and South Coast Company's steamer Coomonderry, dispatched from Sydney to rescue passengers of the isolated steamer Bega, passed Moruya Meads near Orstock this afternoon. Moruya Heads lies miles from Bradner. The Coomonderry is expected to reach Sydney tomorrow morning around eight o'clock.

Iliawarra and South Coast Company Coomonderry Sydney Bega Moruya Meads Orstock Moruya Bradner Brivern T Ant & O Morrow Moraine

Interview with Mr Braitling on the Bora voyage at Kiama

The steamer Veterborrough arrived with passengers from the Bora voyage. Mr We Breitling and family, traveling with his wife, described cargo concerns and engine trouble causing a stop at the port. Passengers recalled rockets fired and lifeboat conditions as a factor in the halt, with details of actions at Tatars Wharf.

Kiama Veterborrough Boca SengiTa Seavey We. Breiteng Woo Walt Wesley Verve Wea Braitling Fred Bey Romdeata Worat Berl

Federal Capital Site Committee Meeting in Melbourne

A NSW Federal Parliament meeting on the Capital site was held at Parliament House Melbourne with many senators present. Dialogue showed divisions over Dalgety and Tara as potential sites, with calls for moderation and potential future discussion, but no clear decision reached.

Melbourne New South Wales Dalgety Reid Tara L Wkewine Roman Fo Watson Chapman Miller Lyne House of Representatives Webster Mme Thomson Neild

Weather forecast for South Wales and inland showers

Generally warm with easterly to northerly winds and cloudy northern areas. Light showers and a thundery finish inland. Rain totals in New South Wales for the past 24 hours include Byron Bay 40, Nambucca Heads 7, Port Macquarie 3, Tweed Heads 0, and Woolgoolga 45.

South Wales New South Wales Byron Bay Casino Clarenes Heads Glen Tnnes Gratton Kemprey Maaning Meads Nambucca Meats Ta Newcastle Port Macquarie Taras Ti

NSW selectors name Brisbane team for return match

The NSW selectors choose the side to face Queensland in Brisbane during the Bascer holiday. H Carter, C Macartney, W W Bardsley, and T Taylor lead a squad including A Minnect, P Johnson, J C Barnes, D Wordsworth, E L Waddy, D H Dean, MoM Blaxland, with Kelleway as 120 man.

NSW. Seleptors Eternoon Quernaland Brisbane Central Cumberland Mom Blaxland Balmain Kelleway Glebe

Fire destroys Bathurst cottage and threatens adjoining home

A four room cottage occupied by P M Fowler and a two storey house occupied by H Magridie were burned in Bathurst this morning. Nothing was saved from the cottage and £35 in notes kept in a tin were lost. Fire brigades arrived too late to prevent total destruction of the cottage while the other building suffered minor damage. The report mentions public service recruitment and donations in relation to state appointments.

P.M. Fowler Jim Reles H. Magridie Tanger Byslanders Notre Bathurst

VICTORIA PARK RACES FLYING HANDICAP RESULT

Betting lists and results from Victoria Park races include Flying Handicap won by a neck with Sigronto ruffling in second and Cronulla third, amid protest and subsequent disqualification considerations. Maiden Handicap, seven furlongs, saw Dexter win at odds 7 to 1 under Walliams, with Blarnyston and Gerald among the near-contenders. Fourteen Hands Wandicat and Lady Them feature in other events as Croneulla, Linda, and Daisy participate in showy fieldings.

C Sarsfield Nally Terara Caudle Naihmata Dressen Bata Fareo Thuy Sf Lee Lady Triem Cronulla Naniley Astoria Corey Eleasor Linda Muley Ti Revevery Alice N Kaemor Fem Jones Dexter Walliams Blarneystone, Tat Wit Sib Eyes AG Amereitoes Gerald Harnett Kennersity Soi Werrarlli Lady Kitty Kennersiex Blarnedeinys Inobsonie Lie Lbovyr Bendan Tee Woodguty Giher Widders Mrows Tah Gikite Fearless Crookhaven Geidetrram Mrim Liesie Clarenen Desting Wales Pilgrim bin Roala Elarney Lady Tobin VicHy Dolores Num Nicer Winnie Murutie Lite Bit Beeson Little Elt Sn Timores Plarney Girl By & Janeth A Halt

Wagga Races at Wagga Cup meeting amid warm weather

The Wagga program opened with hurdle events and a Maiden Plate. Leonards led in the first hurdle race while Rotorua and A Reversion contested minor placings. The Wagga Cup featured Lady Meldsa and Graft Blaiss among the runners, with betting listed and several contenders noted.

Wagga Miles PT Leonards Tom Groggin Rettig Rotorua Bt. Leonarde Floramelidva Yaranigh Berane Pia Fengihe Tims Imm Devo

Servant Assaulted and Robbed at Reefton Village

A young woman servant at a local hotel was attacked near Reefton seven miles away. Two men bound and gagged her, stole a gold ring and a small amount of money, then fled. She notified the Barmedmas police after freeing herself.

Darmedman Reefton Barmedmas

Fractional share market listing with scattered details

OCR text provides fragmented share market items, listing companies and prices with many illegible parts. Readable items mention Milan and Peete futures, with scattered references to traders, dates, and locations, but specifics are largely indecipherable.

Victoria's New Governor

Fragmentary OCR text reports Victoria appointing a new governor amid political turbulence. Mentions Lynd Bowe and possible names in brief, with unclear dates or specifics.

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