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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 13, 1908
Page
4
Notice to advertisers states the paper takes no responsibility for advertising blocks not applied for within 13 months from date of insertion. Blocks may be applied for immediately after expiration of orders. Blocks will not be returned by post. Online postage prepared for use.
The German Emperor denies aid for a scheme to build machines at the twin cyclotoyers in central Berlin. Prof Rubnit Virbow, a noted pathologist and critic of the Malogiia institute, mourns. Dorwin 8) long served as Prussian House of Deputies member and Reichstag observer. He died September 6, 1902, after a long public career and a birthday tribute in 1501.
Fragmented obituary items recall beloved family members with dates and ages. Names include Catherine Rose Mary John and James, with April death references and a memorial tone across garbled text.
A heavy rain fell at Och and Watson's Bay in late morning. Bathers at Bond Beach saw dark clouds approach from the south, then the Higieily of Watson's Bay was hit about 7 o'clock, followed by an hour of torrential rain. Four directions of the village were flooded, but no serious damage occurred. Only a few drops fell in Sydney.
A garbled note discusses a possible ICT at the races with backers hopeful for strong support this year. Mentions a public insistence on ink that will not cause readache and references Sharland's Kola Nip and a Boomerang exhibit. Includes a stray address request and a phone number amid unclear sales calls.
Sydney edition dated Monday April 18 1908 reports local notices and brief items from government and society. It presents concise items on civic matters and community events typical of the era.
The community greets the end of the strike with relief as both employers and unions pledge no retention of loyal workers. The piece notes farmers and coastal dairymen faced near disaster, with broad losses shared by merchants, employers, and unions. It questions who benefited and urges continued conciliatory policy, while critiquing earlier missteps and calling for government scrutiny of the Preedy matter.
A garbled paragraph hints at calls for shipping companies to retain fares and investigate navigation issues. Mentions New South Wales and an agent, with unclear specifics. The text is incomplete and lacks coherent details or dates.
Clergymen receive tips on sermon content with emphasis on Germanic sentiment and generic moral topics. Discussion weighs potential popularity against the preacher's integrity and personal disclosures. The piece notes the balance between sentimentality and authoritative knowledge in sermons.
Four Indian seamen from the steamer Clan M'Leod faced charges of insolent behavior and attempted desertion on April 11. The captain testified three men asked for shore leave to shop, citing small advances as insufficient shelter. The crew’s term runs twelve months, not expiring until June 18, with plans to return home. An interpreter noted their desire to buy goods, including boots and trousers, from second-hand shops, leading to a dispute. Mr King ordered the seamen kept aboard the vessel.
The New York State Republican convention endorses a platform supportive of President Roosevelt and calls for an early revision of the tariff. It backs Governor Charles B. Fungin as a pro President candidate.
A fragmentary item notes the last Japanese steamer America Maru leaving Thins for San Francisco sans Chinese ear passengers and 730 others aboard, amid boycott tensions. The text references Indian Ocean routes and broader anti Japanese sentiment with unclear details.
London reports the court martial of Lieutenant Commander W B Midgerson and 36 crew members from the Avenger ship following the torpedoing and sinking near Berwick. Survivors recount the disaster and the Confederate attack attempt while the court hears evidence on the collision and duty failures.
An Inquiry by Eventide News reveals delays in finishing the Bellevue Bus electric tramway. Turbines, castings, and a strike caused multiple rebuilds, with no precise delivery date yet set. Public Works expects completion soon after turbines arrive, ending the setback.
An excerpt notes M Delagrange in an aeroplayh scene with flying craft vavorel Fy milpe in min issa. The tase tl and mitre were covered with out touching the ground.
London Sunday evening reports thirty roia have been struck from the war list for supplying tainted sausages to the French Army.
Horace Rayner, jailed for killing William Whiteley known as the Universal Provider, reportedly made another suicide attempt in prison, raising concerns over inmate safety and institutional precautions amid ongoing legal proceedings.
Merchants in Hongkong react to a proposal by Japanese cotton spinners to insert lottery tickets on goods. The protest may stem from commercial rivalry fears rather than moral concerns. The measure could influence trade dynamics between China and the West, with uncertain impact on competition and consumer behavior.
In Derby the Trades Council repudiates Mr Ry Bell MP labor representative since 1900 and who holds posts as general secretary of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants and member of the London Conciliation Board. The dispute stems from his opposition to the National Labor Party.
Jay Gould defeated Eustace Milo to win the New York tennis championship amid great interest. Milo is a 40 year old coach at Cambridge, with Gould noted as a 21 year old rising star. The match drew strong public attention and featured extensive speculation on Gould’s future in the sport.
London Sunday evening reports the launch of the 000 ton German cruiser Blourter. Proceedings note the ship as a significant addition to the German naval fleet in the ongoing buildup.
London report notes pictures by George Coates and Miss Dora Coates, Melbourne artists, have been accepted for the Paris Salon. The pairing highlights international recognition for their works debuting in the famed exhibition this season.
Mr Archibald Newbury directs a special sacred concert on Good Friday at the ver Farlow Theatre in Sydney. A number of artists have been engaged and will make their first appearance in the city.
A brief note cites two sovereig n remedies linked to Australian drug firm Aust. Drug Co and the entity B Heeung and Co. No further context or details are provided in the fragment.
Sunday evening a meeting of the conservative committee of the National Society for Promoting the Education of the Poor in the Principles of the Established Church was held in London with the Archbishop of Canterbury presiding. The aim was to adjust differences in religious teaching within the national education system and address issues of dissent and feminists.
The wharf strike ended with a large turnout of union men awaiting the coastal shipping firms. Officials prepared to impose terms, while workers sought wage protections under arbitration. The North Coast Wharves saw heavy police presence, and by afternoon the crowd dispersed as many laborers returned to work.
A fire in Mortlock's Burrage Hotel kitchen Bur. destroyed the kitchen and Nellard room area. The roof adjoining where Mr B Morgan stood collapsed injuring Mr Moreau whose hand was wounded. several injuries reported as responders acted. Messrs. Rulsebrook advertise biscuit buyers at the Sydary show will receive a flying machine or an American whistle.
The piece outlines concerns about Easter season buying and competition for Sydney’s jewel mart. It notes rival merch strategies and hints at economic measures, including bartering ideas and potential new offerings amid wartime constraints.
Commonwealth Court of Arbitration at Canberra considers claims by Mind Court of Australia officers and members about dismissal and compensation. The hearing examines propriety of joint management and arbitration procedures amid tense negotiations.
Public works items describe bridge extensions, manhole constructions, and street lighting orders. The notes list contractors, project sites in Sydney and Melbourne areas, and estimated costs for conduits, poles, cable, and telephones. Names include R A Hungerford and The Caled Cable Company with multiple price quotes and delivery terms.
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