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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1908
Page
5
Brisbane report details a Monday attempt to destroy a six inch gun at a local fort using thirty plugs of dynamite. A fuse ignited but failed, narrowly sparing a magazine and likely preventing a catastrophic explosion. Police and officials investigate the staged attack on the island fort.
The Premiers Conference opened at the Legislative Council Chamber in Melbourne this Tuesday afternoon with Governor Sir Reginald Talbot delivering an address. Delegates and their wives were welcomed in the Assembly by Sir Weary Wrixon Frank Maiden and Bent. Guests included G Wade T Waddell G Ashton representing New South Wales and other premiers from Queensland South Australia Victoria West Australia and Tasmania.
The Scottisd Rifles Band plays this evening at Wyn card Reserve with a programme including True Labor March, Reminiscences of Scotland, Sounds of Joy, Lureria Borgia, Severant Berue, Molly Green, Blue Bells of Scotland and God Save the King.
In a Central Police Court session a deaf and dumb prosecutor’s sister offered to read depositions in sign language but forgot her glasses. A gallant attorney lends his spectacles, then the defence attorney offers his. The Police Prosecutor objects to using the other side’s glasses and the Bench laughs.
A woman, accused after a confrontation with her husband, stood stock still then exploded in passion and quoted lines from a paper. A constable and sub-inspector questioned her as she insisted she killed her husband and then buried the evidence. The exchange occurred in the Water Police Court this morning.
Proceedings focus on Shops and Factories Act reforms to protect youth, eight hour workdays, and overtime. Amendments call for universal Act coverage, safer lifts and scaffolds, inspection integrity, stamping of goods to curb sweating, and improved seafaring safety with stricter hull and machinery checks.
A sensational runaway in City road near the Deaf and Dumb Institute caused two horses to die or be slaughtered and left one man with minor injuries. John Murphy of CoMll and Company undertakers drove a four wheel buggy when his horse bolted, throwing him. William Job of Addison road Marrickville was knocked down as his cart and horse collided with a standing cart near Lansdowne Hotel. Job suffered facial and body bruises. his horse broke a leg and was killed. Murphy escaped with a shake.
The Victoria to Australia will be its test voyage before joining the Bombay to Shancai mail service. Passengers listed include Pringle Buchanan Baillie Hamilton Hopewell and many others bound for Adelaide Melbourne Sydney Brisbane Wellington. The voyage from London had exceptionally favorable weather.
The fatal fall of W. A. Smith from Pyrmont Bridge is shrouded in mystery as an engineer recounts how the advancing inspection led to a thud and the body found on a lower platform. Smith, born in England in 1860, rose through public works to metropolitan engineer and supervised dam and bridge projects. His sudden death comes amid a department reorganization and long service in roads, reclamation, and water supply duties.
The Department of Navigation reports that after April 20 all government launches will berth at Fort Macquarie wharf instead of Phillip Street Wharf Circular Quay. Walter Jenson Frederick Frost and Edward Wilkinson pleaded guilty at Redfern Police Court and were fined 4058 with costs of a month’s jail for playing two up on Mitchell Road Alexandria.
Deputation to Chief Secretary Mr Whood seeks amendments to the Fisheries Act. They call for a three member board reflecting oyster lessees net fishermen and a Crown appointee, with practical experts replacing current professionals. They urge better market access, police powers for oysterLessees protection, and new measures on net confiscation and fish sales.
The report notes London spot copper steady at £57 per ton and lead at £13 29 6d, with various private cables listing bid and ask levels for Broken Hill Proprietary and others. Sydney opened weaker in copper stocks, with Barriers sliding on lead news, and brisk demand for Wallsend and Hotton coal interests. Sydney sales include Broken Hill Proprietary and Hillgrove at multiple call levels, plus extensive listings across Adelaide and other mines with prices in shillings and pence.
Cloudy with showers along the coast and unsettled weather spreading from western districts to the east. Southeast to northeast winds. Seas are generally smooth to moderate. Forecast notes storm potential with heavy rain recorded in the Hunter and Manning areas, while many coastal stations report light showers mixed with overcast skies.
As the day wore on the suburban egg supply proved insufficient to meet Sydney needs. Some sales occurred at about 6d a dozen wholesale, while several Sydney and suburban shops were retailing selected large eggs as high as 28s 4d and 25s 9d a dozen. Newlaid eggs fetched between 3s 1d and 3s 2d a dozen in New Zealand towns across counter.
The inter-collegiate boat race was rowed on the Parramatta River this afternoon. St. Andrew's College crew won by 24 lengths, with St. Paul's finishing second and St. John's third.
A deaf and dumb man named Thomas Lewis, allegedly drugged and robbed, identified three suspects in a Pyrmont street case. John M'Pherson, Mary M'Pherson, and Mary Brown faced charges of assault and theft linked to valuables including a gold chain and eleven £1 notes. Witnesses described Lewis's signs and a trial judge ordered interpreter help as the case proceeded.
At Darlinghurst Sessions this morning Tir Herbert Buxton Ludlow faced a charge of causing the death of Maria Hodges on February 17. Evidence included post mortem findings and testimonies from Drs Thring Warren and Ludlow about the operation duration and care, with Warren noting no undue violence and Ludlow’s skill as an operator.
An Australian Jockey Club employee found a bundle of forged five pound notes in a outhouse at Ranswick on Monday. The notes matched those used in the autumn meeting and were neatly rolled. Police believe the finder hid the remaining notes to avoid discovery.
The Saw mill and Timber Yard Employees' Association versus Koarl Timber Company Limited entered another session this afternoon. Evidence for the claimants was completed and the respondents' case began.
The Harbor Trust will transfer No. 1 Jetty at Circular Quay to Sydney Ferries Limited under lease for the Arbol Clifton Spit Balmoral service. This move enables No. 4 Jetty operations to proceed.
A wedding wreath floated from the foremast of the P. and C. Company's BMS India this afternoon at Circular Quay. It was the first time such an emblem appeared on a merchantman in years as the second officer Mr A V Worthington was married that day.
Pedestrians near Market Street watch as piles of wood blocks from the tram centers lie in the roadway. Workmen dig up rails to start a major upgrade that will extend to Circular Quay. Center distance reduced from 12 feet to 10 feet to ease traffic. rails bonded and made conductive with a patent welding process. trams will stop in front of Farmer and Company in George Street.
Spectators watched heavy rollers slam toward the pit near the Meads on Sunday and yesterday. Steamers passing in and out of the harbor had a buoyant view as one large breaker struck a Manty boat, its sprig flying toward the bridge. The sea was rising this morning due to a southerly wind.
Shipping news reports April departures and arrivals around Morayshire and South Coast ports. Vessels include a 147 ton ship from Bin Coast, Maen Dulwich sailing to New Castle, and South Comet Company ships Mittimwade and Sllene from Williams. Also notes about departures to Northern Rivers, Hobart, and Esastern States, with steamers Tuncurra and Iedira seen bound north and the Prince of Wales set to open the Francorfiction Exhibition on May 17.
Mesara Winchcombe Cannon and Company Limited announce a wool sale on May 7 with a 600 bale catalogue. A moderate inquiry persists though prices offered are lower, especially for short and nasty work. Overall market trend remains weakness, with some better demand for long, good length lots. owners willing to sell.
A serious accident occurred at Meesre Lrtseht and Company's Galvanised Iron Works on Jones street Ultimo. Laborer Wm Peters was struck on the head and back when a jib collapsed while hoisting a box of galvanised. He was removed to Prince Alfred Hospital with severe back injuries and a scalp wound. He resides in Lower Campbell Street, Surry Hills.
Extensive preparations are planned for the arrival of the American fleet in Sydney. A coordinating committee of leading American residents will be formed, including United States Consul Orlando Baker as executive head, to organize naval, military, and allied arrangements.
John Goodson of Lord Street Newtown was helping remove a formance at a King Street iron foundry when a piece of iron fell on his head causing a severe wound. He was taken to Prince Alfred Hospital and admitted for treatment.
In St George the Liberal and Reform League lists enrolments by centre. Sans Souci 221, Rockdale 133, Kogarah 118, Arncliffe 250, Bexley 6, Oatley 74, Bellerive 89, total 2765. district roll around 16000.
Carpeo Rel and other entries ran in England last season without success. Sweet Home’s nomination was received too late to be accented. At Messrs Enelis and Son’s Basaar the grey pony mare Sinomar by Satan sold to Mr Miller. Other auction offers for Automatons and Rusterbers were refused. Kenma by Kenley was offered but found no purchaser.
The year ended March shows revenue of £9,003,987 and expenditure £8,215,9h%. With brought forward funds the surplus reaches £1,567,840. George Trevillian Sr., son of Constable Trevillian of Parramatta, was struck by a horse and cart after leaving Parramatta South School on Monday afternoon, suffering a concussion of the brain.
Advertisement notes the address 270 Pitt Street between Bathurst and Park Streets for George Tall and Co iron safe services. The item appears under the Too Late for Classification heading with reference to page 271 and a general relocation notice for lock smiths and lawmakers.
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