This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
5
The report notes the death of William Walures after injuries from an incident in Tamworth. Witnesses recount the event near the street and court proceedings follow as authorities investigate the circumstances and medical responders treat the injured.
An elderly description recalls the arrival of a new electrical engineer and the reaction of officials including Mr Mackay and aldermen. The piece notes reforms at the lamp service, a push for cheaper pricing, and ongoing civic debates over projects and staffing.
Minister for Public Works Aissoilly has arranged a Winesovet journey to Broken Hill to review proposed routes for a railway extension. He will depart Sunday or near that date, accompanied by his private secretary and the Engineer-in-Charge, with an inspection of proposed rates from Condobite and Groken Mill. The trip is expected to take about nine days.
New South Wales inland ridges cool at night with frost in highlands and fog in places. Cloudy skies with showers central and north east, otherwise frosty mornings and gusty southerly winds. Rain totals to nine this morning include Tega three, Crookhaven Heads two, Clarence Heads seven two, Narrabri three.
The Arbitration Court in New South Wales heard further evidence from the New South Wales Sawrik and Timber Yard Employers' Association claimant and Kauri Tister Company Limited respondent. The morning session was before President Jorge Heydon and members Sessis TE Spencer and E. Riles.
The Maitland inquest into the April 14 death resumed at the Wet Maitland Courthouse before the coroner and a juryless panel. Witnesses described blood stained clothing and injuries, with testimony about suspect Fred Green and the victim Grace, detailing last seen moments near Melody and related disturbances.
The auction describes ewes and lambs offered with strong turnout and steady trade. Merino and prime ewes bring varying prices from 2s to 14s, with good to prime quality stock drawing solid demand. A large consignment of cattle and 220 sheep wagons are ordered for Monday.
Private cables report Sydney and London close levels with London prices down and copper scrip weak. Adelaide and Melbourne show mixed sales including Broken Hill Proprietary and Mungana with notes on dividends and payments on May 4.
A special meeting of Coastal Steamship representatives and unions including the Merchant Service Guild and Marine Engineers discussed promotion criteria and the third engineer policy. Officials debated membership, pay scales, reinstatements after the strike, and adherence to prior agreements amid tensions over staffing and duties.
The annual yearlings sale at Randwick attracted buyers from several suites with strong turnout and bidding above average. Lots include colts and fillies by Ayr Lad, Graton, Grafton, Sir Tristram and Haut Brion among others, with results reported for numerous offerings led by H Thompson and other sellers.
The text notes plans for Mr. Lawrence and Mr. Pock to chair three subcommittees to discuss officer appointments and report back to the general conference. Several speakers are unnamed, and the meeting context remains unclear.
His Honour Jutze Hrydone to be President of the Industrial Court under the Industrial Disputes Act. The court will act as a Court of Appeal from Wages Boards decisions. The Registrar position goes to Mr G Addison, current Arbitration Court registrar, who has accepted. Appointment to be finalized in due course.
Reading excerpts show Ethel Plorauee Greyhems detailing years of implied coercion by Windsor family member and the toll on her child and personal life. The account includes threats, long separations, and a plea letter from Nurse Nesb, implicating a broader pattern of coercive control.
A runaway incident in Redfern caused a collision with a freight cart on Datang road near the Ersat of 186. The impact shattered the iron box and injured three, with driver escaping and two passengers transported to Sydney City Hospital for treatment. Police questioned witnesses and filed initial examinations.
The superintendent of navigation concluded examinations of witnesses about the loss of the steamer Supa Ana at the Richmond River. Further evidence is awaited to determine presence of 149 pilots and potential inquiry follows. The ORMS arrived in London with the English mail, and Sydney mail delivery is expected midweek.
The fragment describes polo at Kensington with mentions of teams and players and a lively crowd. Specific names are unclear, but it notes a match and nearby events, suggesting a bustling sports scene with competing sides and spectators.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe election day coverage with references to agents and ceremonies. The text mentions schedules and a public event connected to voting, with unclear details and names obscured by transcription errors.
Unreadable fragment mentions invokes legislative body and police official names in broken text. No clear events or dates remain readable.
A garbled report describes a fire at Mudgee area towers and notes disruptions to services. It mentions damages, responders, and associated disturbances across several locations with unclear affiliations and scattered details.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.