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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1908
Page
7
Prunett tae EGS stories owel? readers note Saturday Turin. The text appears as a damaged page fragment with scattered proper nouns and partial phrases. This record summarizes the readable items as a brief newspaper card with limited coherent facts.
Fragmentary obituary notice and personal memorial text listing broad memories and names. Includes references to a husband and bereaved family with faded lines, suggesting a local community death and tribute section.
A fragmented ad note mentions Antarctic Cold offering furs, mulls, stores, and rugs with cleaning, renovation, and new stock. It references a museum with a Surgent collection in Australia and labels all goods ready for shipment from a Fox od Rabu Mogre street address near G.P.O. with phone 219-0.
An old advertisement touts field glasses for naval viewing and general sight. It promotes a special field glass at low price, highlights brands like Leemannire Gore Busch Zeiss, and claims sharp display, complete with leather case. The ad invites customers to compare varieties and visit Sunnews or local jewelers in Sydney for pricing.
Sydney brief reports events from Wednesday August 5 detailing local happenings, weather notes, and minor notices. Names and places appear briefly with no major developments or outcomes.
The debate centers on allowing country cadets to attend a centennial park review in Sydney. NSW officials clash with Federal military control and railways over transport, housing, and cost. The Minister cites overcrowded conditions and rail capacity as objections.
The fragment discusses representatives blamed for blocking reforms and the possibility of better reasons from Mr Hlogus and colleagues. It notes outsiders view the subject as infamous and contentious, with emphasis on persistent obstruction and calls for improvement.
A fragmentary report criticizes West Point for fostered good spirits that blur lines between roughhousing and bullying. It argues the military academy’s lapse links to juvenile aggression and deteriorating discipline across classes, noting a cyclical pattern from youth to senior privilege.
A Trades Hall meeting of United Clerist Amnets tom discusses alleged importation of clerks as farm laborers to pass immigration. Critics doubt references from England and warn overstocked clerks may fail in farm roles, noting specialized farm work limits and grafted schemes.
In Parliament the Labor Party attacks Orange MP J C L Fitzpatrick over land scandals and alleged bribes within the Lands Department. Fitzpatrick claims others also make unfounded accusations as election campaigning fuels heated rhetoric and widespread political mudslinging.
A seamen's dispute reveals fear of sympathy for distress among coastal crews. The Labor Council weighs a memorial fund committee, while Seamen's Talon favors honoring the president on the committee. Some seamen reject charity, praising maritime employers for better pay and living conditions as executives debate union allegiance.
In the Yiclantinées of sestarer's existence Delong 10 Yeumlo may be remembered as a courteous offer to mariners and coastal waters. The text hints that rejecting cooperation would be seen as impolite.
A historical discussion argues the term scab is an insult likely to spur breaches of the peace when used in crowds. It contends legal fiction fails to protect citizens and urges aligning statutes with stirring social conditions and common sense.
In a Central Polis Court session a man named Richard Ephriam, 32, was identified as the tea thief who enlisted a boy to help carry a chest of tea. The tea, valued at £5 8s, belonged to Graywat Company Limited. Ephriam, previously convicted, received a six months hard labor sentence.
Richard Perrian, aged 58, appeared at Dar inghurst Sessions this morning on false pretences charges. The record listed prior convictions in Adelaide and Sydney dating from 1878 to 1905 for theft, false pretences, larceny, and indecent assault. He was remanded for sentence as police consider his past record.
An inquest at Biloela Gaol reviews the death of Bibel Tuckwell 19% who died at the local hospital on July 20 after admission July 15 for a sentence of l mieachs. Evidence notes she was admitted to the hospital, treated by surgeon Dry Carruthers, discharged July 23, readmitted, and died from heart failure following gastritis. The coroner returns a verdict of death by natural causes.
A respectably dressed man, Franke Alfred Lancaster, was charged at the Wa ler Police Court with stealing three flasks of whisky from the Adelaide Steamship Company while the Marloo was discharged at Gratton Wharf. Lancaster pleaded guilty saying the theft arose from drink, and a total 37 flasks had disappeared from the stock. He received a fine of 24 shillings and costs after witnesses described his long service and sound conduct prior to the offence.
In San Pranciveg a motor car crash killed Mrs McCormick and her 15 year old daughter, Mrs O'Brien, her son, and baby. Two other occupants survived. The victims came from well known San Francienn families.
At Brooklands London a seven horsepower Mercedes tourer ran off the track during a speed run. Mechanician Burke was killed and driver Gane sustained serious injuries after crossing the River Wow into the water.
Reports describe widespread destruction from fires and tremors as authorities work to contain damage. In Britain and Canada, cities face evacuations, with emergency services contending with collapsing structures and displaced residents. Known firms face economic shock as several towns report extensive losses and rescue efforts continue.
A massive oil blaze near a to which falillons of gxl Tony of oil were burnt. The explosion created a wide wash hole in the earth, with reports describing a terrins expinsion and extensive fire.
A blaze at the Burlington Dock in Chicago destroyed two elevators and over half a million bushels of grain, with extensive losses reported. The fire erupted Tuesday evening and prompted investigations into the blaze and its causes.
London reports unrest in Teheran as protests by Serbian supporters draw Turkish embassy guards. Turkish authorities order refugees to depart, but crowds refuse. Police cordon surrounds the Finbsawy precinct as tensions rise and evacuations are debated.
The Territorial Army in London reports battalions at 454 percent of establishment. The Serena Division of the London District Territorial Corps is re camped on Salisbury TalS. The text notes the battalion strength exceeds planned establishment by far.
London, Tuesday evening. At Kensington Oval, Alan Marshal, the former Australian cricketer, took six wickets for nineteen runs as Surrey faced Nottinghamshire.
On the Stock Exchange today Daley and Company and Limb Voll shares rose to 5 percent. Debentures saw mixed activity with a 4 percent issue up and others largely unchanged. Australian Mortgage, Land, and Finance 4 percent debentures quoted near 101. Australian and New Zealand Mortgage 4 percent debentures at par with minor shifts. Metropolitan Gas and other listed debentures showed modest movements.
The fragment highlights a tailor offering quality service and affordable prices, with bold claims about durability and precision. It references a shop known as Quality Tailoring and notes a focus on customer satisfaction and value.
A night near Falcon Street North Sydney ended with a man named Fareld Connelly shot in the temple and taken to North Shore Hospital. A revolver was found at the scene and a passerby reported a quick struggle before police secured the area.
A traveler named CJ Manning was charged with stealing wine while using forged forward notes. Witnesses in Baywater Road Darlinghurst testified to the theft, his subsequent arrest in Oxford Street on July 25, and his four months hard labor sentence after confessing to tampering with wine shipments and facing prior similar offences. Local wife and lodging house keeper details supported the account.
A vessel ran aground off the North Coast with uncertain fate of its crew. Messages from Sydney indicate a troubled wreck near Sugarloaf Point, describing its features and a late distress. Reports cite weather, navigation hazards, and the involvement of various ships and observers at sea.
Leonard Rowe created an entity at the Darl Snehriin Quarter this morning amid charges of stealing. Accuaril, aged 2, was felon enriched of stealing and given two to three months. His Honor Judge Backhouse expressed alarm Rowe’s hard work and suggested a former employer might take him back. The seven offences spanned a year. Accused remanded to await further proceedings to determine the best outcome.
At a Kogarah Council meeting a letter from Hurstatin Council asked for a joint deputation to the Railway Commissioners regarding district requirements for Mortiale Penshurat and Hurstville Stations. The council agreed to cooperate and instructed the clerk to reply asking what Hurstville Council specifically wants.
The Narrabeen steamer after leaving Manly for Sydney struck an arch and one paddle wheel detached. To avoid danger near Sydney Heads the master returned to the wharf and passengers went ashore to Sydney on the Manly. The boat later resumed service after repairs with minor damage reported.
An advertisement warns against inferior eucalyptus extracts and touts Whit 2 Sander and Sons Sucalytic Eucalytus Extract as superior. It cites safety, consistency, and 25 years of expert refinement, urging reliance on the genuine product and listing pills for rheumatic conditions and other cures with promotional details.
Angus and Robertson Ltd announces purchases of old Chinese bronzes pictures prints and engravings. They buy complete libraries and single books for buyers and booksellers, with a focus on Australia New Zealand and the South Sea Islands. They operate from 33-95 Castlereach Street, Brisbane.
Fragmented ad copy urges indoor living and style purchases. It references supplying frames and pictures, a mysterious address, and mentions bronchial cough remedies. The garbled text includes stray phrases about rain, fashion, and savings, with a partial address and product mentions.
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