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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 11, 1908
Page
14
The text recalls sailors navigating treacherous water routes in bad weather. It reflects on the dangers they face and the mercy shown, noting the peasants’ longing for safety as they struggle back toward calmer waters, whether reaching dock or not.
The piece analyzes John Deakin’s fragile position amid Labor ascendancy and Sir William Lyne’s influence. It suggests a weakened leadership, potential cabinet reshuffle, and a reconstructed ministry under Labor’s leverage. It also posits Deakin as a future High Commissioner, moving from party politics to imperial duty.
Readable content is sparse and garbled. Mentions PACKETS, 2 BOTTLES, 64 TINE, and scattered phrases about deaths, marriages, and notices. No coherent event or source data to summarize reliably.
In fog bound English Channel conditions, deep sea masters face a constant hazard from crowded traffic. Even skilled navigators rely on slow steam, vigilant bridge watches, and engine control as ships pass in near darkness. The fear of collision, sirens, bells, and roaring engines dominates the bridge, while optimism of Providence seeks a safe passage.
On the steamer Somerset at Darling Island Pyrmont shortly after 7 PM Charles Richards formerly employed as an accullery man was fatally stabbed after a quarrel with Alfred Bear a steerage passenger. Bear a Gibraltar native was arrested at Circular Quay and charged with causing Richards death at Whert Pyrmont on April 1. Bear appeared in Water Police Court this morning.
Auction adverts list allotment lands at North Manly Estate Manly on Easter Monday at 3 pm with bidders Pil Boa and Badgers. Richardson and Wrench Limited with H T Robey conduct another allotment sale. Greenland Beiste between Wentworth Falls and Laura to be sold April 18 by Arthur Rickard and Company Limited.
An old newspaper clipping promotes Fisher's Phospharine as a kidney remedy with claims of easy use and high effectiveness. It also mentions Binger's Box Producer for poultry, praised by Mr. F. C. Adams of Clubville, Victoria, with packets sold by Anthony Hordern and Co and Lassiter Co. The text includes garbled phrases and regional references, reflecting OCR-era advertising copy.
London reports a late night explosion at Norton Eil Cal iar7 colliery in Somersetshire. Thirty night workers were below ground. twenty escaped while ten were trapped. Rescue attempts saved some but many were suffocated and one body recovered.
The London County Council 1% loan of £3,750,000 is now quoted at a 1% premium. The issue was heavily oversubscribed, with applications for £6,600,000 and several others for the entire loan.
The Hongkong Chamber of Commerce is sending circulars to principal chambers of commerce to obtain diplomatic action against the proposal of the Japanese Coltan Spinners Association to insert Joliate tickets in balea of yarn, aiming to foster Japanese trade to dominate India’s trade.
Mrs Mary Robinson the diarist in the Druce case pleaded rarity to perjury. She was today sentenced to four years imprisonment in London on the charge of perjury.
The Globe of London urges the American fleet to visit the Australian Commonwealth amid fears of a Japanese invasion. A large British squadron should be sent to Australia to welcome the American forces. The Globe is a leading Conservative London evening paper edited by Sir George Armstrong.
London dispatch reports Chinese money changers in Hongkong refuse Japanese bank notes at discount amid boycott tensions. Strong entities include Hongkong and London. The piece notes economic friction without detailing violence or casualties.
London report notes South Australia Premier T. Price endorses Deakin’s plan for imperial solidarity. He argues in view of Eastern awakenings that Australia must stand ready to defend its role within the Crown and the empire if they wish to retain their status.
London Friday evening reports that Mr. Charts Chihnky will conduct Trinity College of Music examinations in Australia excluding West Australia with Dr William Creaner in Western Australia and Mr Kimmy G L George in New Zealand and Tasmania.
London reports indicate Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman died after a period of illness. The obituary notes his long career and leadership, marking the end of an era in British politics.
The brief item notes Monday mail deliveries at the GPD Sydeny with reference to services at ports and names Fisher, Warreeo, Denecin, Eealang, Ld Denecin.
Fragmented OCR sentence hints at a local notice or incident involving Serge, a suit or garment, and a bull. Names and places are unclear. no clear event or outcome can be established from the readable text.
An Evening News reporter spoke with a Low ferry boats foreman about deck hands angry over recent arbitration award. He said deck crews want 4 shillings an hour for 60 hours plus overtime at 18d, while they now earn 25s weekly and overtime is being cut. Firemen are content with 3 pounds weekly. A strike could halt ferries if crews walk out at Easter, though replacements are available.
Trainers report brisk sessions on the Randwick grass track with horses like Mountain King and Tara clocking solid miles and beyond. Castaway, Karansad, Lamers compete closely while Duke of Clarence surpasses rivals over a mile and a quarter. Absentes, Margo, and Jack Smith also feature strong long gallops. Protector and Eclair had fencing work, both sleeping well.
A collision in Bridney Harbor between the Wataon e Bay ferry Vaucluse and a waterman's boat resulted in the drowning of Jan Mooren. The incident occurred near the North Sydney jetty as Mooren ferried two Chinese men to the steamer. The Chinese were rescued, Mooren disappeared, and police began search efforts.
The Supreme Court of Fisiarie Posecst upheld claims that Sovereign Remedies, Pemous Sander and Sons Pure Volatile Bucalfti Extract possess curative properties and should replace crude narcation oils. It endorses the Genuine Titan Extract and rejects alternatives. Recommended use includes treatments for wristiva seabere pimpin blackheadn freckles and inflaroed akin with Saxon ine sone strain. Names of distributors and cobrands appear, including Whylemts and Mewra Biliott Bros.
A garbled World War I era dispatch recounts Ben Buckler’s gun victory and an Australian artillery action at Fort Mas. Colonel W'saro discusses the inquiry into alleged misreporting and a possible cover up. The Victoria Barracks board, led by Captain Cox-Tayloh, has prepared a report now in military hands.
A provisional accord between Coastal Companies and the Merchant Service Guild was discussed on Friday night. Talks focused on reinstating crew members and positions held before the strike. Maritime officials and union leaders awaited terms, with a prominent official warning settlement hinges on approval of the proposal.
An altercation at Waterloo ends in gunfire after Stephen Dyepages and his wife confront her mother near a paddock. A revolver discharges multiple times, with Mrs Ninepages wounded in the abdomen. Constable arrives, but the assailant turns the weapon on the officer before being restrained.
Discontent spreads among gas employees with proposed wage increases as disputes flare at Mortlake and across the sector. Secretaries note potential for wider strikes unless settlements are reached, while government officials discuss regulatory responses to related wool and hides trade. A public testimonial fund is planned for Rev. De Tall Macky, and George Jones stores plan Europe selling events with wholesale pricing.
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