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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 29, 1908

Page

8

Labor Congress Debates Agency Fees and Food Exports

Sydney Labor Council pushes to regulate employment agencies and establish an official registry with licensing fees. Debate covers federal vs state powers, export controls on meat and grain, and the need for government oversight of distribution and abattoirs.

Cochrane Sydney Labor Council Department of Labor New York Age Ohio Percom Ia Erbanetiv Indus States Congress Als “Mitchell We. Spence N.S.W W. Johnnstone A.W.U Commonwealth M'Elvoy Thompson Spence Bryant Sydney Corpehante Ienden Gallagher Firvent Algeers Newrantio Newcastle Gane Cone M'Evoy Moe Blacktown Sydney

Sewerage for North Botany Extension Proposed

The Water and Sewerage Board discussed extending the system to North Botany. A deputation from the North Botany Municipal Council attended. The engineer-in-chief urged the project would improve sanitation, costing about £19,000 with an estimated 3.02 percent revenue, and recommended noting the amount for the next loan estimates.

Water and Sewerage Board North Botany

Bankruptcy Notice Sequestration and Certificate Granted

Bankruptcy court record shows voluntary sequestration for John Logan of Mount Hope Isborer with Lloyd as official assignee before the Registrar. Partificate application for Phillip Dennis. certificate ordered to issue.

John Logan Mount Hope Isborer Co. Fow. Lloyd Phillip Dennis

Murder near Maitland inquest continues over death of Lilian Bridge

West Maitland scene of a grim inquest into Lilian Bridge whose mutilated body was found near Allandale on April 14. The hearing before coroner T H Wilkinson heard testimony from Frances Bridge and sister Sarah Bridges detailing Lily’s movements with Fred Green and the Green family surrounding the day of the murder.

West Maitland Lilian Bridge Allandale T. H. Wilkinson Davies Green K. Windover W. J. Eoright Saunders Frances Anne Bridge Lilian W. C. Green Mary Witness Lily Clara Bridgs Mr. Green Green Sarah Fred Green Mr. Windeyer Green's Pick Geo Hur Lillyen Sho Clare's Silsater Sarah Catherine Thidgs Elf Scone Taen M'Carthy Dudley Green

Age Breaks Down and Aground Off Jervis Bay

Interview with Captain Banks details the steamer Age losing its propeller near Jervis Bay after leaving Port Pirie. The crew rigged sails to reach Sydney, a detonation rocket caused injuries to a wheelman, and the Arawatta towed the derelict to safety with Captain Tyrer guiding the operation.

Age Howard Smith Darling Harbor Evening News Handa Newburgh Port Pirie South Australia Sydney Wilson's Southerat Jervia Bay Sydney Heads James Banks Arowatta Banks Redgrave Jervis Bay Arawatta Mr. Brown C. G. Parkes A.I.S.N Captain Banks Emouth Arawata Tyrer Gapwin Banks Ernest Redgrave Chart House Mr. Watson Koedlgerave Sydney Hospital Melbourne Toe Kononwarra

Inquest Opens Over Bellringer Richard Woulfe Death

The City Coroner's Court examined the death of Richard Woulfe a bellringer of Cathedral Street who died in Sydney Hospital on April 10 from injuries after being struck by a motor car in College Street on April 6 The driver William Kutenewsky faced questions from lawyers and police as evidence described the collision and road conditions The coroner ruled the death was caused by the car driven in a negligent careless and frail manner and he was committed for trial

Richard Woulfe Cathedral-street City Sydney Hospital College Street Whs William Eutenewsky J. L. Garland Norton, Smith, and Company Park College Streets George Goddard Cook Park Wiliam Kutenewely Enlil London Sydney Mr. Playfair Waverley Winees Burt Vas Siew Winnesa de. Jarvie Hood Woulfe William Kutenewsky Kutenewsky

Interview With U S Vice-Consul General Merrill in Sydney

In a Sydney hotel interview Dr A P Merrill United States Vice-Consul General discusses the forthcoming 16-ship American fleet visit to Australia likely to last up to 26 days. He notes benefits for Anglo American trade, hopes for calm and orderly conduct, and strong friendly ties between Australia Britain and America amid Pacific power interests.

A. P. Merrill United States Australia Sydney Hotel Australia Nowa Commonwealth Great Britain America Melbourne Buimney Tersinal Dr. Merrell Philippines Feet Pacific Ocean Pacific Ameéries Cours Baltimore Merrill

Four oared championship on Parramatta River results

Syner C E Grammar School won the great public schools four oared championship by a third of a length over Sydney Grammar School with St Jenatius' College third. Crews included St Ignatius College and St Joseph's College, Sydney Grammar and Sydney Church of England Grammar School.

Parramatta Ner St. Joseph's College P., Walsh D. Poetts J. Tracey Ss. Kelly T. Healy Sydney Grammar School R. Stafford A. T. Woodriff J. C. Lamrock J. BR. Garland J. T. Anderson Sydney Church of England Grammar School M. Marah Schow A. R. Hordern R. J. A. Marale C. H. Edwards F. H. Day

Public Meeting Sought On Welcome for American Fleet

Sydney traders back Lord Mayor plan to call a public meeting to welcome and entertain visiting American Fleet personnel. Our Samoa correspondent notes US authorities have accepted the invitation for the fleet to visit.

Sydney United States Fiji

Ascot Races Flying Handicap and Related Stakes

Race report from Ascot features Flying Handicap a 5 furlongs heats won by Good Rose in a bead ahead of Remark and Barneyonte. Fourteen Hands Handicap sees Elector, Astoria, Lady Triem among starters with Lady Them and Tod in betting. Lady Them tallied victory by three parts of a length with time noted. Maiden Handicap reports Gerald and Lady Kitty winning in first division with Lady Kitty prevailing. second division Tariff and Regain won by ten lengths. Fourteen-Two Handicap lists Skylark triumph by a length over Lorraine and St. John with strong payouts. Encourage Stakes closes program with Bangle Lucy and The Flat among entrants.

Russell Bato Willams Jaques Barneyonte M’donald Astoria Cook Triem Lomwe Jessie Tod Alice B Signorina Addie B Lady Tobin Lady Them Stree Gerald Set Barnett Kitty Cooper Ser Aea Ss Anton Fern Villa Lily Mimoan Hautile Missilen Lady Blb Daffouti Alpha Confusten Lady Kitty Arion Lemeth Sligssec Hegain H. Ruspedl Diamond Hermit Latah Lady Metal Nun Nicer Miss Merton Mabelle Common Lassie War Cloud Tarlor Regain Satah Skylark Walsh Lorraine Bass ST. John Fuse Miss Mayfield Baldte Loongana Cymbaline Taree Murmur Ayr-Laasie Game Girl Ecesaees Blair Step In Fango Molla Crookhaven Paka Miss Orzil Derter Isolt Clarence Pilgrim

Mystery of the Sea at Port Stephens and Crisel inquiry

The steamer Barrabool arrived from Brisbane and reports picking up the lifeboat of the barque Crisel of 1189 tons, which left Newcastle on Monday with coal for Mexillones. No oars or wreckage seen. Grave fears for the barque Criffel's safety.

Newcastle Barrabool Brisbane Port Stephens Crisel Mexillones South America Criffel

Harbor Trust plans new wharf at Watsons Bay and upgrades

The Harbor Trust intends a 200 ft main wharf at Watsons Bay with greater width and cost near EDM. At Tyser Wharf Miller's Point work starts immediately to widen by 40 ft adding 50 ft in length for about 400 berths, plus a 40 ft by 300 ft shed and store expansion. Additional wharves at Adelaide Company berth and Howard Smith in Darling Harbor will extend capacity for steamers up to 6900 tons, with a new pile light in the east channel near Watsons Bay guiding traffic.

Harbor Trust Watson's Bay Tyser Miller's Point Adelaide Company Howard Smith Darling Harbor Eastem

Post Office Inquiry Team Arrives in Sydney from Melbourne

The House of Representatives committee on the post office system arrived in Sydney on Tuesday and has begun work. They met with the Postmaster-General in the afternoon, and Mr Mauger and his deputy were tied up with the committee the entire day, preventing press access.

House of Representatives Sydney Melbourne Mauger Young

Ship Moldavia Reaches Suez On En Route to London

The P. and C. R.M.S. Moldavia, sailing from Sydney with calls at multiple ports, arrived at Suez on Sunday before continuing toward London. The voyage details highlight the liner's progress and timetable while at the Suez Canal.

P. and C. R.M.S. Moldavia Sydney Ports London Suez

Jury for Braybrook Inquest Confirmed in Melbourne

Melbourne report says Acting Attorney‑General MacKinnon and the Solicitor‑General will direct the Coroner to empanel a jury to sit during the inquest into the railway disaster victims. The report mentions two white settlers in British New Guinea, Messrs. Buchanan and Carpenter, who were attacked by natives but coerced to surrender their belongings.

Melbourne MacKinnon British New Guinea Messrs. Buchanan and Carpenter Sekort

Burwood Wheelers Strike Proceeds in Newcastle Area

The Burwood Colliery miners remain on strike as 4 large meetings were held at Adamstown. Mr Bowling urged ending the strike by promising the manager the strikers would do the work, but the meeting refused. A large deputation to the manager was decided. The island steamer Tambo arrived in Sydney this afternoon.

Newcastle Burwood Adamstown Bowling

Trial of Dre H B Ludlow Continues Evidence to Jury

Sir James Graham, continuing his evidence, said in cases of a difficult type a medical man may need daily visits for two weeks. He noted that operations could not progress without interruption until clear, and found no evidence of skill failure by the operator. He described how sharp instruments could cause unintended harm, with ruptures sometimes appearing and perforations growing in severity, often unnoticed until damage worsens.

James Graham Pollock Mr. Pollock

Share Market Signals Sharp Drops Across London Tin Copper

Private cables show London spot head at £13 with further declines in tin to £142, down £2 since April. Closing quotes included numerous miners and producers such as Broken Hill Proprietary, Chillagoe, Mount Lyell, North Broken Hill, and British old stock. Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney prices show mixed activity with Tin, Zinc, and Coal firms. dredging yields noted for Victoria.

Spot Head London Brittan Reat Cobar Chillagoe Con Broken Hill Proprietary Mount Lyell North Broken Hill Broken Hill South Sidney Copper Serip Gilmore Tin Irvinebank Adelaide Tewksbury Amalgamated Victoria Glimcore Tin Company Walter Sydney Hest Greta Tooher's, Limited Broken Hill Junction Mount David Junction North Prompt New Brilliant Freehold South Glan Sydney Hydraulic Harrison Jenna Devlin South Great Eastern Dite Harden West Ditto Gilmore Hast Greta Doe Stockton Coal North Shore Gas Mount Kembla Bakers Creek New Brilliant Commercial Bank of Sydney Wednesdare-To-fay Zinc Corporation Broken Hill South South Block Associated Mararoa Melbourne Colonel Merth South Braken Cuthbert Brisein Pioneer Bat

Strand Electric Light and City Council Buy Plant

City council reaches settlement on acquiring Strand Electrical Lighting Company for 45000 pounds after talks among the Lord Mayor Alderman Mesgner and other officials. Government to offer land to clear additional holdings with first allocations June 3 at 1 pound 10 shillings per acre and 2 pounds per acre for later parcels.

Electric Lighting Alderman Mesgner CAlé@erman Clarke Ecsity Electrical Enginett Forbes Mackay Kent Strand Electrical Lighting Company Baan Bas

Crusade against Rats Pushes for Covered Garbage Lids

Town Clerk Mr. Nesbitt vows strict enforcement of bylaw in Sydney to curb rat harbouring from open rubbish. He delays withdrawn summonses, stating all future cases go before magistrates. Lids must be kept on all garbage receptacles. action will continue, with court appearance set for Friday.

Evening News Sydney Mr. Nesbitt

Death in Leichhardt Scalding Accident

Acting Coroner in Water Police Court investigates death of Mabel Lavinus Land aged about two at 9 Catherine Street Leichhardt after she fell into a copper of hot water in the washhouse while reaching a toy. She died at Prince Alfred Hospital from shock due to accidental scalding.

W. le Browne Water Denis Mabel Lavinus Land Catherine-Street Leichhardt Salan End Prince Alfred Hospital

In Memoriam Notices and Local Advertisements

A jumble of early 20th century notices and ads lists in Memoriam items for Lillian M aluinney aged 12 and Issbelin Lie meeind. It also includes assorted local ads for chemists clothing and education offerings, with scattered names and addresses such as Pitt-st, GPO, Quees’ Welk Melbourse and references to Melbourse products and events.

M'Aluinney Rarn Lillian

Also Mentioned on This Page

Uahes Ib THE Labor Congress State Bureau Labor and Federation Bankruptcy Court Maitland College-Street Great Public Schools Barque More Harbor Trust Watsons Bay Post Office Braybrook Burwood Wheelers MR. Bowling Pitt-Street George-Street Dre. H. B. Ludlow Strand Electric Light City Council Crusade Longshaw Pitt-at School of Arta Tele Sal Poolliona Pitt-st. Mcle Sam Ziarvie Seid Everywhere Mothe Bey Persant Nessegereer Sa SATS H. Er- Pascoe Hoffnung’s Chambers Pitt-St Ernestine Lovat T.M.C.A Hal New Entrance Bathurst-sireeth Lilian Frost Pall Pal la Paling’s Mary Robinson Centenary Hall Mies Rodmann Paling To-Dat Southwell
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