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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
4
A scrambled OCR fragment references an organization, office, and a central office at 75 George Street near Rawson Place. It mentions coffin and complex items, business methods, reliability, and a person named Jim Foremost, alongside directors of a BYDNET concern.
Donaldson 8 M employed at Central Paint Court Alfred Nixon 33 Tauren charged with assaulting Alfred Lefray causing bodily harm. Nixon lived Cleveland Street Sydney worked at Hoskins Foundry in Wairheatroon Sydney. Incident arose Saturday morning over a demand Nixon refused leading to a scuffle with Nixon grabbing by the throat and Nixon being struck. Nixon's head bandaged after the altercation. Foundry workers intervened and Nixon was bound over for trial.
Public Works Department asked council to approve timing changes for lighting poles along the tramway route from 19 Erskineville via Abercrombie. Estimated cost about £214, department’s reply said £80 would likely cover the response. Mayor Alderman Leitelt urged careful handling amid previous Zetland line issues and contested contractor concerns.
The Sydney skating rink opened at Privy Park on Wednesday night drawing about 1200 spectators. Manager L. Filiy oversaw removal of worn chairs and floor top-dress as a new band and improved seating were arranged. An exhibition of fancy skating featured two performances by local skaters with plans for a decisive contest on Saturday night.
In a Water Poles Court session yesterday a 51 year old woman named Elale SLooglin pleaded guilty to a charge related to skating and improper conduct at Piktatreet. The case listed witnesses Eliot Han Apel and SC Loughlin among those involved. She received a sentence of a fine or just over a month and was bound over to keep the peace.
In Windsor District Court Judge Scholes heard Jona M Quillan and Ame la May Anderson trading as Anderwan Brothers of Mount Irvine Sawmill sue Tasik Brown of Mount Irvine for 20 pounds 16s 4d for work and timber sold. They pleaded not indebted and set off 36 pounds 16s 4d. verdict for plaintiffs. A separate suit by William Stanford of Richmond sought 20 pounds damages from Photons Hichardson of Richmond for alleged negligent treatment causing a mare to die. verdict £15 damages for the plaintiff.
Public holiday notice lists districts and corresponding dates in May and April. It names Medger Guigong Aylatome Nexrenet Wee Rogeabri and Trangin sul Dubbo Cosiamumba Wytragals Hay Walgeut with days of week and dates including April 23 May 6 May 12 May 21 May 25 and May 7.
An incident at the SUPA Motel in York was reported involving a robbery. Details are unclear due to corrupted text but the event references a hotel robbery and a suspect connected to the room and surrounding actions. The report mentions Dr. Farmer and a caress of a person, with fragmented names and locations.
The Public Service announces many appointments probationary terms for junior clerks at Wyalong Bralword Armidale and Mutger. transfers and acting positions across constabulary offices including Booligal Charlestown Cudal Finley and Moss Vale. departmental moves in Secretary's Public Works and Lands with retirements and resignations noted. Major changes include junior medical officer probation in the Lands and Lamacy departments plus appointments at Sydney Technical College and Public Library standing committee roles.
The Yow Yow estate at Yow Yow Fahie near Woy Woy will be auctioned on Monday. More than 300 level allotments suitable for building or camping offer water frontage and no reserve, with exceptionally liberal terms. Trains from Sydney depart at 7:35, 8:18, and 9:04 for buyers, with return fare including refreshments.
The Narrabi district dairy industry grows though late floods cut fodder and paused work. Rains are needed to replenish herbage. Mixed farming and dairying prove profitable as the local butter factory stays busy with high grade output. Rabbit breeders report improved trapping and supplies arriving at about 1000 pairs daily. The Tibberacnah Works postpone resuming until May.
Local advertisement notices list various services and goods. Includes marriage and personal notices, carriage services, and shop ads for Rogers Brow, Henderson New Sweet, Jones Bros, Howard Smith Co, and other firms. Mentions depots, coal, and household items, with names and locations across city districts.
The Prince Alfred Yacht Club held a large attendance evening at its headquarters on Wednesday. A capital programme under Mr. Sayers featured three magnificent series of views of Wes and slight cinema offerings. Notable attendees included Wright, Mas, Kenningham, and Harry Wilkie. Secretary Mr. Scarr assisted visitors.
The State Military Band performs in Hyde Park tonight at o o clock presenting March Oh the Wiser overture Macbeth Italian Indian intermerss Ret Wing Kerry Mill fan farin Operatic Aire Round carenada Sinistetta Vem Blon Spanish waltz Picar dor Brockett Highland patrol Ths Wes Macgreegor Ameri pélection Popular Songs Willem in a lively program of marches overtures waltzes and tunes for the public concert.
A Mosman Council letter from Cremorne Progress Association asks for a practical path linking Cremorne to Spofforth Street end. It notes the deep Spofforth entry blocks craft and urges bridge and track with North Sydney Council to improve the outlet to Cremorne wharf, while considering a link to Kareela road.
At Moruya on Thursday Muldoon Perry Murphy and party Revenue cleaned up a large ton crushing at Nerrigundah for a result of six 84wt of gold per ton. Light rain fell. heavier falls would benefit mining as water is running low in some directions.
A big Duckjumping contest is planned at Prince Alfred Park tonight with a £100 wager by Mr. Grieve of Mylandra Park that Billy Waite can win. The event features a contest between a horse and rider, plus two more demonstrations. Tomorrow night the Sports Grounds at Moore Park host two major contests, with Betsy Richardson involved in prior inquiry testimony about a boat incident and water levels described during the voyage.
Fragmented OCR shows a mix of loan notes, redeemed pledges, and an auction notice. Mentions Rickards Easter Montiat Picnic Auction, return tickets, and items for sale including clothing and bags. Readers are urged to inquire at 389 Summer Street and 0B Pitt Street for details and bidding times.
Incoherent OCR text fragment mentions steam engine parts and a sale. Names, places, dates, and concrete details are unreadable, but the readable portions reference an event involving a steam engine sale and related names.
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