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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1908
Page
6
A ship from Melbourne to Sydney battled a violent southern gale near Wilsons Promontory and Sydney Heads. The vessel endured heavy seas and spray while crew and passengers faced a perilous voyage. the ship finally reached Sydney amid worsening conditions as night fell.
The Industrial Court adjourned to private arbitration after negotiations between the Merchant Service Guild of Australasia and the New South Wales Coastal Steamship Owners Association. Judge Heydon presided as arbitrator. representatives for both sides outlined settled issues and the submission terms were recorded.
Beliah Rugby footballers travel to Sydney to meet New South Wales at the Sydney Cricket Ground. This fourth British visit follows prior results of 18 to 7, 16 to 6, 4 to 2, and 41 to nil in 1904. NSW hopes rise after strong showings against New Zealanders, while home players refine tactics in quarters ahead of possible Crusaders lineup, with injuries clouding some selections.
Warwick Farm features a six furlong pace at Gay Hampton and a one mile Warwick Handicap with top contenders such as The Acolyte and Lady Karanaud. The program includes minor fields in the Flying Handicap and notable names like Margo, Monoballs, and Astrea Zenda among listed runners and odds across several events.
Fragmentary report describes ships near Kiama War lessons and Sydney Heads with pilots, a steamship from Melbourne, and conditions at sea. Mentions the Moresby, Aramae, and other vessels, with references to salvage prospects, weather, and a forthcoming arbitration hearing related to ship officers.
Edward Waters found a body along the Murrumbidgee River near Wagga. The submerged man had missing arms and facial mutilation. Initial inquiry points to Henry Dawson, 39, a native of Victoria, believed to have died by suicide after a cancer treatment trip to Sydney. pocketbook bearing the name Henry Dawson identified the deceased.
The Wednesday mails list departures from the G P O Sydney to Launceston Eden Auckland Fiji Lautoka Suva Nambucca Heads Macksville Strahan Zeehan and the North West Coast of Tasmania with times through the day. It notes services via Wakatipu Victoria Suva and Oona with various morning and afternoon slots.
Sydney wool market reports shows Winchcombe Carsom and Sompaas Limited announcing auction tolerances in Sydney on the 14th and subsequent dates with a 1300 catalogue. Further auctions planned on later dates with weekly sales fixed from October through December 17 and New Year sales starting January 4. Market remains firm with good inquiry for early new clip while London July sales close with prices down and 88,000 bales carried.
A passenger named Pred Legros was plucked from a lifeless boat off Newcastle after his craft appeared to sink near midnight in rough sea. He recalled sharks circling and intense cold before clinging to the Colac and signaling for help as lights receded two miles away. The Colac’s crew finally recovered him at dawn after the vessel hove-to to search for survivors.
Billiards results from Tattersalls Tournament at Sir Castlereagh Street Sydney show Burton defeating Menser by forfeit as 190. Other draws list G Raisten versus Gorrer, PL Anderson vs Hf Bignreiter, A Wade, and numerous matchups with players and reece scores. Monday results include J Inghles beating Harry and G Palmer breaking 1956. Tonight's games feature A Ean against Paregorie and more fixtures announced.
The Bari of Douglas steaming from Sewcastle to Port Kembla put in at Srtney on Monday evening due to bad weather. She awaits more favorable conditions to resume voyage.
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