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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 13, 1908

Page

6

Anonymous Letter Case At Metropolitan District Court

Thomas Wyatt of Crows West sued Edward Shaw of Commonwealth Street for £40 alleging an anonymous letter damaged his reputation. Wyatt, a furniture repairer, claimed Shaw authored the letter and that police had investigated the matter after Wyatt’s hours were searched. The defense pleaded not guilty.

Docker Macquarie-street Evans Wyatt Shaw Commonwealth-atreet Macquarie-street South Variolin Wateroome Hioxhl the Plains

Drought Strain Hits Orange and Molong Districts

Reports from Orange Carcoar and Molong describe harsh conditions as drought and poor soils hurt stock. Cattle and sheep are fed on briars and poor fodder with rail and road transport strained by scarce stock movements. Farmers fear lost crops as plowing stalls without rain and stock suffer.

Orange Orange District Morong Creek Meadow Creek Cadia Standauill Carcoar Staton Forte Brickansa Sonttanes Godburd Spa Bracs Dubbo Arival Lyrdhurst Rover Hubba Narrabri Rylstove Molong Mondiy Patix Tae

Dead Sheep Mount Kilcott Ballandry Stock Route Losses

A damaged OCR passage reports severe sheep losses along stock routes in the Lachlan region. It notes warm weather and scarce rain, with flocks traveling from Carrathoot toward Cudgellico and up-river, many sheep dying before covering forty miles. Owners at Mount Kilott and Ballandry are said to have suffered losses up to forty percent.

Lachlan Whitton Cudgelen Carrathoot Cudgellico Mount Kilott Ballandryre

Kogarah Reinstates Footpath Lamps After Centre-Stage Plan

The Kogarah council, after removing lamps to central road pedestals two years ago, reverses the move citing safety concerns. Alderman Fitzgerald leads the new council in restoring all lamps to footpaths as streets reopen, with centre lamps to be used nightly during the transition.

Kogarah Aldarman Fitzerald

Appeal for St Andrew's Cathedral funds urged

An appeal from the archi of St Andrew's Cathedral seeks immediate steps to safeguard the structure and cover current expenses. Parish members note scarce resources and urge subscriptions to support the remaining work, with contributions payable by April 16 to Mr A F Rodinson at 6 Bond Street City until the Vicar General at the Disessam Registry Bathurst Street.

St Andrew’s Cathedral Bax A F_ Rodiuscn Bondstreet City Bathurst-street

BRACES AND WEIGHTS FOR NEXT SATURDAY MEETING

J Dely posted weights for the AZC Autumn Meeting opening day races. Notable entries include Superstition, Nickel, and Designer in hurdles, with high weights for the Handicap. Blue Streak and Jewel Case among steady contenders, while Abin Hela expected in High Weight Handicap.

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Burglary at Cooma Railway Station

A daring burglary at Cooma Railway Station was reported early yesterday. The safe was blown open, £149 in cash taken, and a watch fragment with rock blown off found near the safe. Entrance is described as through a window on the outside wall. station residence is about 10 yards away. police under Sub-inspector Turke investigate, rain possibly erasing tracks.

Cooma Sydney Une Sbenie Galning Inspeetir Turke Sam

Corpse Found Floating Off Waverley Beach

A 24 year old shore laborer William Curran of Woollon monion was found dead in the sea near the cliff below Waverley Cemetery on Sunday morning. The body was recovered by John Wiley of Tandwick and W Rateliffe of Paddington, police notified, Curran had been missing since Wednesday and appeared to have been in the water about four days.

Howdy William Curran Tudge-street Woollonmonion Waverley Cemetery Messrs John Wiley Keith-street Tandwick W. Rateliffe Gorton-street Paddington Waverley Curran Cody

Milk Crisis Nears Settlement in Sydney Dairy Dispute

Dairymen press for at least eight pence per gallon as the Fresh Food and Company faces potential sixpence wholesale pricing. South Coast and West Camden Milk Suppliers Association urges coordination to halt deliveries to Sydney if terms fail after April 14. Campbelltown meeting votes to stand by the association and withdraw supplies if the price is not raised.

Deirgram's Merced Sydney Bydney Homes Tere Eigdt Dence South Court Io Ia South Coast West Camden Yapto Wollongong Unanderra Camden Kiama South Cou Preach Food Farmera. Ae Adould Ausuet Ll Chatlon Companie Campbelltown Town Hall Soseph Rudd South Coast and West CamJon Milk Suppliers” Association Geo. Kersbler Uhr Uscorla Uon Chamberlain James Bocking Ous Fay Lightey Campbeltown Wan Sino

Melbourne Company steamer Perth in distress near Tasmania

Captain Neate reports high winds and rough seas affecting the Perth on the Hobart run. The Union Karori was sighted in distress with a broken shaft, the Perth attempting to assist, supplies sent, and the Karori later reported to be towed. Perth resumed voyage to Sydney, Port Jackson arrival expected, detailed cargo listed from Melbourne to Sydney via Hobart.

Melbourne Suipey Mmanien Perth Union Com Stowmer Te Perth Perich Perih Karori Patiteunys Sydney Gabotstsni Port Jackson Atayinn Sydoey Jedeg Tasmanian Newvaste

Fire in the City at 146 Clarence Street

A fire broke out on the second floor of Joh Noll importer of engineers supplies at 146 Clarence Street. Fire brigade from Metropolis arrived quickly and contained flames with water and assistive hydrants. Stock on the second floor damaged by smoke and water. ground floor contents slightly affected. The premises insured for 1600 pounds. overall loss estimated around 2800 pounds. Cause attributed to raseless use of a which he betrnved to have been the cause of the outbreak.

Australian interests celebrated by visiting lord at Cooma

Speaking at Comma on Saturday, Lord Northcote praised Australasian interests and promised a future friendship with Australians. He noted appreciation for officials, including the mayor and alderman, after a welcome at Cooma. The governor-general's party, with Mr Shanks Ron Lurivale and Mr Donaldson MLA, attended a reception and addressed locals.

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Tragedy Near Ararat Melbourne Man Shoots Wife and Father In Law

Devtschmann a 40 year old Melbourne resident, after a quarrel with his wife’s family fired on his father in law who tried to pacify him. He then shot his wife in the back causing instant death. Deutschmann, arrested later, muttered you might as well hang me tomorrow.

Melbourne Devtschmann Dob Frat Eadh John Collie Deutsch Mann Callie Deutschmann Collie Ted Nef Buinday

Lady Life-Savers at Bondi Visit Inspires Crowd

Nine member Bondi lifeboat team visited Bondi on a Wednesday and Sunday. They were met at Central Railway Station by Bondi ladies led by Mayoress Mrs. G. Watkins. After a drive around Centennial Park and dinner at Cliff House Hotel, a large crowd watched rescues and demonstrations including land and water releases. Three members hold the Lifesaving Society certificates. hosts entertained them with theatre trips and further demonstrations.

Bondi Lady “Lifemeastie Central Bailway Sun- Uon G. Watkins Waverley Tne Centennial Park Clif Bach's Berl Oh Newcastle Ladker Coal City Gurt Dieb Merf-Bething Manson Mew- Tealle

Lamp Post Clinging Shows Disorderly Conduct Question

A three person row in the Central Police Court contends over whether clinging to a lamp post while intoxicated constitutes disorderly behavior. The constable testifies the trio were drunk and held to a street lamp near the City Council’s sweep, prompting questions about public order.

Psfoce Central Police Court Payton Sim Sayred Piatane Bawah Mr. Payten Bere Vonstable

Naval Matters and Political Notes From The Era

Naval matters report an officer recounting Alexandria bombardment as a midshipman and London to Sydney experiences. A cruiser Karsaint at Crement in Iréney Harber and Prince Bulow resistance relate to Poland. Local committee names candidates for selection including J W Clayton, J Cooper, J C Grile, and others amidst scattered references to regions and people.

Ghaliinger Alexandria Sydney RMS Pylads Ema Cambined Karsaint Iréney Harber Wise Prince Bulow Haw Wtarind Rome Abe Vatheam Centre Cierigada Germany Poland Refares Refares committee:—Monars. J. W. Clayton, J. Cooper, J. C. Grile, J. Markey Z. H. Iuchamame W. W. Remenes Sod Ertot Amare Clarion Monahan Taster Ravdale Aheleetesi Cerlion Gariey

Bands in the Parks at Hyde Park Delayed Program

The Fale Military Band planned a Hyde Park concert featuring works by Vandervell Adam Schubert and others though text is garbled. A separate note mentions a weak pace at Waverley Cemetery and a funeral at St James Kingstrest with mourners listed. Lord Ripon has become chief chancellor at Cambridge University.

Fale Hyde Park At & Oelock Au Bacoury Vandervell Adam Schubert F. Godfrey Bart Raehe der Romiantiker San Berl Capris the Whistler Mix Dog Lyor Seteviles Bently Humphery Waverley St. James’ Church Kingstrest Mears Mumphery RW. King Cecil Rogers

Death of a well known sportsman in Australia

The piece honors Eva Slocombe, famed pigeon shooter and field sportsman, who died after Bright's disease at Manly Hospital. It recalls his cricket encounter with Dr Carver in Australia, notes his strength and speed, and highlights his love for dogs and field life.

Manly Wome OA B. Biocombe Australia Carver Battsman Eva Slocombe Fwlial Wan

Sydney widow dies at age in Glebe parish home

Ann Dillon, an elderly Sydney resident, died Sunday at her son's Glebe home Burtob street. She and her husband had farmed and aided Aboriginal mission work in New South Wales aboard the ship Bate in 18S. Her long life was marked by community service.

Murester Ann Dillon Sydney Burtob-street Glebe Millan Aretold New South Walva Bate

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