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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 24, 1908

Page

8

Disappointed in love ends in suicide at Watsons Bay

George Pinson, a young man about 18 or 19, shot himself at Watsons Bay on Thursday night. His body was found this morning at the premises of Robert Newtown, grocer. Two bullet wounds to the head and a revolver with discharged chambers lay beside the body. A letter suggested a love affair as the motive.

George Pinson Watson's Bay Fe & Shed Robert Newtoun Joral Nscs Newtoun

Large horse sale at Tandwick yields steady prices in rain

Meezrs Meezrs M Cube and Dodds held a Tandwick sale this afternoon as rain disrupted bidding. The top price reached 10s for The Owl, with Osborne Brothers Corrandooler Stud consignments drawing strong interest. Numerous lots by Grail and Orzil imp. were offered, including fillies and colts from multiple breeders such as Neotsfield, Currandooley, and Molong, while many horses from Harris, Reynolds, and Williamson lines passed or sold to varied buyers.

M*cube Dodds Tandwick L. Earnshaw Osborne Brothers Corrandooler Stud Grail Kirry Greil la Perle Mr. Rides Broen Re Orzil Sara Vu Whewler Me Ray Silly Fighting Furley Lena Y Tarrender Fighting Porter la Chain F. Lavender Feown Newhaven Angela A. Bowran Civility P. Heywood Bey Gaulus Lady Buller P. Weson H. Dangar Neotsfield Stud Honter River Positano Mignonne Positane Imp Claude Smith Helehia Stud Molong- Brown City Lancaster Ioc Bey Exlding Lancaster—Mazarine J. Samuel Fay Lansaster Lancaster—Pyree E. Adame Hamilton Osborne Ray Multiferm Novitiate F. Ramsay Currandooley Greil Fimp HH. Frew Simmer May Moon J. M'Gowan W.A Moor Daisy G. Retton View Cites Medallina R. Fry Tes Rose P. A. Connolly Breen Eberdale W. Wr Caramel Major C. Smith Helena Honolulu F. B. Wereood Mr. R. Skulthorp Richmond Mlack Nly Clare B. Vieteh A E Thompson Inglerod Minewellbrook Meleter Athene J. J Mockot Mateter Attila R. AL Frew Vie Malster Lovelawn Charke Malater Loreloch C. Qeina Maluter Leredar J. Bruston Mr. T. Eames Eastwood Reyltone Bay Colt Hallowby Lady Trident O'Donnell Pia J. BR. Morris Waraondi Maewellbrook Eister G. Lee Leeholme Kelso J. Haywood Tongs Ray Fly Sir Foote Wheelmar Moses Pirothera Does Cheernut Fr Foote Kangalandal Hhawborne Sen Sir Tristram Gillawa J. Samuels Sifes

Fight Among Rabbiters Inquest On Hiddle

In White Cliffs a coroner opened an inquiry into the death of Hiddle after a Monday rabbiting fight at Van Esome. Chelthe per Aiddle allegedly drank, cashed a 2s cheque, and was struck down. no money was found on the beds. The coroner ruled death from fractured skull due to blows, and Albert Edward Schmelukoff was committed for trial at Broken Hill on August 7.

White Cliffs Chelthe Aiddle Duriow Vanesome Monioy Hobbie Albert Edward Sohmelukoff Chmelgkot Hroken Hill

Tathra Makes First South Coast Run Under New Company Flag

The steamer Tathra departed Sydney for South Coast ports on its first voyage under the new N. Company banner. Formerly the Kempsey, she is now commanded by Captain Bishop, with several directors and the general manager Mr. Jackson aboard.

Tathra Sydney South Coast The N. Company Kempsey Blshop Jackson

Railway Smashes Board Formed To Inquire Mur-turundi Crash

At the Executive Council meeting presided by Mr Waddell a special board under section 4 of the Railway Act was appointed to inquire into the railway collision at Mur Turundi. Mr Wilshire will chair with assessors Mr Dunbar and Professor Warren. The board is to begin investigations as soon as possible, ideally Monday.

Executive Council Waddell Harry Rawson Mur- Turundi Wilshire Public Service Board Dunbar Queensland Railways Warren Sydney University

Goods Train Van Breaks Away Near Tamworth

A passenger train from Glen Innes to Sydney arrived nearly an hour late at Tamworth after the van of a goods train broke away near a platform this side of Armidale, delaying the passenger service.

Tamworth Glen Innes Sydney Armidale

Victorian Disaster News Update From Braybrook Crash

Melbourne report shows patients in Braybrook railway disaster hospitalizing with most progressing well. Several victims remain in critical condition as doctors monitor for signs of improvement amid ongoing inquiries.

Melbourne Braybrook

Premiers Depart Sydney for Melbourne Conference

The Premiers Conference party including Mr Waddell the Treasurer and Mr Ashton MLC Hon Minister will leave Sydney Sunday night for Melbourne to attend the forthcoming Premiers Conference. Mr Wade is in Tasmania and will join ahead of time. The NSW Premier and Minister are due back in about a week, and in Ashton’s absence Mr Lee may assume Acting Premier duties.

Waddell Ashton M.L.C Sydney Melbourne Wade Tasmania New South Wales Lee

Man Falls Thirty Feet Into River At Tamworth

William Hoole plunged from the railway viaduct line between Tamworth West and town into the river about thirty feet. He lay dazed and injured but walked to the Federal Hotel nearby. Constable Smith took him to hospital where doctors inserted fifteen sutures in his head.

Tamworth William Hoole Tamworth West Federal Hotel Constable Smith

Overtime Row in Labor Congress Slams Railway Hours

At the Sydney Trafalgar Hall sitting, a motion condemning overtime as against true unionism carried. F Brvrant of the Typographical Association argued long hours caused railway accidents, blaming employers greed rather than rolling stock defects.

Labor Congress Sydney Trafics F. Brvrant Typographical Association

Windsor Case progress in Stephens v Mitchell cross examination

Proceedings in Windsor focus on testimonies about Ethel Stephens and Fred White. Witnesses including Alma Turnbull John Lamond Archibald Hughes and Thomas Collison describe sightings and messages linking Stephens with White. The defense rests as the case advances toward closing arguments.

Perry Mitchell Moriarty Mr. Moriarty Mary Thompson Ethel Stephens Alwars Jack Green Windsor James Alma Turnbull White Winess Stephens Baker Street Dyers Gate Macquarie Baker Streets Miss Stephens Mr. James Fred. White John Lamond Georgesiest Archibald N. Hughes Fred White Thomas Collison Lamond Addy Lamond Addy Mméesagrs

Hockey matches listed for tomorrow at multiple venues

The schedule lists Barbarians I versus Sydneyans I at North Sydney Oval No 1 at 2 p.m. Corinthians I face Corona at 3.15 p.m. Pilgrims I meet Bandits I at Gladesville 2.15 p.m. Bandits I play Rovers at Gladesville 3.30 p.m. Barbarians II meet University II at Waverley Oval 2 p.m. Corinthians Rev Pilgrims II at Vittoria Harracks 2 p.m. Corinthians A vs University I at Victoria Barracks 3.15 p.m. Teams named for tomorrow include Corinthians I, B, and A with listed players.

Barbarians I. v. Sydneyans North Sydney Oval Corinthians V. Corona Pilgrima V. Bandits Gladesville Waverley Oval Pilgrims Vittoria Harracks Corinthians Av. University Victoria Barracks Corinthians I Playoust Walker Staniland Angus Harris Lindsay Norris Giblin Macnaghion Baillie Massey Corinthians B G. Fitzhardinge Doddymeade Moxham Rex Rabett Corden Bob Rabett Norman Hall A. Fitzhardinge Goldfinch James Corinthians A Hindmarsh Martin Erbard Henry Moors Joscelyne Munton Matehan Laverack Humphreys Hordern

Death of Mr Warden Harry Graves in Woollahra

Mr Warden Harry Graves 73, Irish born April 12 1834, a veteran stock and station agent who built a large Sydney business after earlier years in Deniliquin and Melbourne, died at Kilmarnock Jersey Road Woollahra. He leaves a widow a son and four daughters. Funeral from Kilmarnock tomorrow at 1.15 PM to Gordon Cemetery.

Kilmarnock Jerseyroad Woollahra Harry Graves Australia Ireland Fiftina Riverina Deniliquin Melbourne Sydney John Baker Graves Mtd Light Dragoons Warden Harry Graves Gordon Cemetery

Distress signals from Brunswick Heads doubtful says official

No new information reached the Superintendent of Navigation by afternoon about distress signals near Brunswick Heads on Thursday. A report from Seal Rocks 14 miles north of Sydney Heads says the steamer Mancunia passed there this morning bound from Talavia to Newcastle for the Caledonian Coal Company agency.

Department of Navigation Brunswick Heads Seal Rocks Sidney Heads Mancunia Talavia Newcastle Caledonian Coal Company

The Lady Clerk

In a Labor Conference debate a young lady clerk grins at meeting her lover in the street as she reveals she has a job in the same office where he works. He replies she likely caused his sack with joy and a shared glimpse of daily meetings.

Labor Conference Stuart-Robertson M.L.A Abe

Weather report for New South Wales and coast areas

The forecast covers New South Wales with inland frost and coastal cloud and southerly squalls. Moderate seas near Tasmania, otherwise smooth. Rain records for the 24 hours to 9 am show many coastal and tableland readings with scattered wetting across Armidale Byron Bay Blackville Clarente Heads Camden Haven Maitland Manning River Mungindi Moree Newcastle Nambucca Heads Port Stephens Seal Rocks Sydney Taree West Kempsey and Wollongong. It was raining this morning at Camden Haven Cape Hawke Catherine Hill Bay Lake Macquarie Heads Nambucca Heads South Head and Sydney and this afternoon at Bellambi Blackheath Camden Haven Cape Hawke Crookhaven Jervis Bay Katoomba Kiama Lawson Lake Macquarie Mount Victoria Newcastle Seal Rocks and Wollongong.

New South Wales Sydney Tablelands Porth-Weet Armidale Byron Bay Blackville Clarente Heads Camden Haven Heads Masino Cape Hawke Gabo Island Maitland Manning Mungind Moree Newcastle Nun Lawson Lake Macquarie Mount Victoria Seal Rocks Wollongong

Repairing a Cable Near Southport Station Queensland

The Pacific Cable Board ship HM.C.S. Iris works today on the Pacific cable near Southport Station Queensland, performing slight repairs. Representative J Cuthbert says the operation causes no business interruption as traffic is diverted through New Zealand without delay, rejoining at Doubtless Bay. The route change does not affect international traffic rates. The work is expected to finish this afternoon and communications restored via the regular route.

Pacific Cable Board Hm.c.s. Iris Pacific Southport Queensland J. Cuthbert Australia New Zealand Doubtless Bay

Dead man found at Wowlngragong Racecourse near Croft's Hotel

Forbes reports an elderly man named John Henry Plunkell, aged 65, was found dead on the old Wowlngragong Racecourse about half a mile from Croft's Hotel. The incident is under investigation by local authorities.

Forbes Jobn Henry Plunkell

Dying Arbitration Court Conferred with New Industrial Court

In the Arbitration Court the President Judge Heydon was congratulated on his appointment as President of the new Industrial Court under the upcoming Industrial Disputes Act. He spoke of the unique powers of the role, the need for careful administration, and urged industrial interests to trial the Act before judging it. Colleagues praised his abilities and foresaw careful, balanced handling of cases.

Judge Heydon Broomfield Bar Mir. Mitchell Mark Mitchell Forsyth A. E. Johns N.S.W Sawmills and Timber Yarde Employees’ Association Egal Heydon Mitchell Jobna Broomfeld T Waa Cam Smith Groas BE. Riley Riley Spencer Mr. Spencer Mr. Riley Seni Ture ADF

The Share Market Brightens for NSW Coal Interests

Leading New South Wales coal shares attract strong demand with Wallsend Coal bids rising by 7s 6d. Private cables show London forward tin and copper prices firm or up, with notable activity in Broken Hill Proprietary and South Blocks. Adelaide Melbourne and Sydney listings reflect mixed movements as investors react to recent falls and dividends.

New South Wales Wallsend London Broken Hill Proprietary Broken Hill South Zinc Corporation Ordinary Dailte Broken Hum Chillagon Feon Mungana Mount Lyell Brisels Kalguril Great Boulder Ivanhoe Mount Morgan Sydney Adelaide Newt Ditte Jonction North Shatecall Hampden Mount Molloy Gilmore Tin Paul and Gray Jenchiom North Mount David South Glanmire Monkland Spaney Ferries New Marcus Clark Colon Bank of Australia Lloyd Copper Mungapa South Blocks Sunlight Hillgrove East Oriental Monkyland South Foath N.S. W Commercial Bank of Sydney North Bulls Coal

Country Fire Stations Under Superintendent Webb Inspecting Brigades

Superintendent Webb of the Metropolitan Fire Brigades is touring Walling country brigades to report to the Government on grant applications. The Wollongong Brigade has petitioned for a site for its headquarters. Last week Mr Walsh visited the southern town. Webb plans to visit Albury, then return to Sydney and travel the northern line to Singleton, visiting studios on the northern rivers. Deputy Superintendent Spark is in charge during his absence.

Webb Metropolitan Fire Brigades Ate Wollongong Walsh Albury Sydney Singleton Spark

Late Shipping Aprival and Departures to Cape Hawke

Mariners report mixed arrivals and departures with ships from Sydney and Launceston. The Aberdeen liner Damacunhs will depart Dulgety's Wharf for London via Brisbane with cargo including butter beef mutton wool and boxes burnt. Passenger lists include numerous names bound for Durban Capetown London and interstate ports.

Damacous Burge Dulgety’s Millore Fern Msmouth Don Brisbane Sydney S Bates Durban Mira KH M. M‘lean Thomas Hardy Ro William W. Within A. Simpson Capetown Benjamin “Teeer F. M. Reus Mian G. H. Roux

Remarkable furniture fraud case at Sydney court

At the Central Police Court Cornelius O Donoghue and Albert Hardy faced charges of conspiring to cheat William West Campbell by moving furniture worth about £400. Evidence included consignment notices and confessions. the hearing adjourned to Wednesday.

Cornelius O'Donoghue Albert Hardy Central Police Court William West Campbell W. W. Campbell and Company, Limited Sydney E. R. Abigail J. B. Frawley William Edward Soan Darling Harbor Yars Hardy Connstable Leary Pauling Surridgs Soutar O'Denveshue Marrickville O'Donoghue Crook Woollahra Parramatta M'Lurcan Winiper’s Camperdown Campbell Doderwood Street Paddington J. M’andrew Merrylands William Badcock Penrith Pinkstone Petersham Iit Arthur Braden Thuroul Joseph O'Donoghue O Donoghue Oakes Porling Harbor C. W. Oakes Donoguhs Avnrcliffe Arncliffe J. Simpson Walter Levinge Heathcote Ernest Buckland Borkdale Buckland J. Fulford Hoekiels Norman Richmond Hughes Goode Liverpool Fonneby W. A. Stevens Darling Herter Linerpool Pitorehas George Markhem Fairfield Station Carter Marki¢y James Poulton Merrylands Station James A. Andrew Moloney James Warburton Sutherland Goodet Ashfield Cecil George Marien Blacktown A. J. Adamson Newtown

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