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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1908
Page
2
Regole Timely suffered a ceejarca. Rae Tarecselgarh says of Eebniney, one thousand Te Dundee and eign tetore me. WinAW meny Rowe an. Gemp ei ak aM ka we te BAP Pyaar exci. Man.
A trial at Central Price Court examines if hairdresser George Walters poisoned 117 fowls at the Poultry Requisites Company premises. Witnesses describe Walters near the coops and others report fowls dying from suspected poison though evidence of phosphorus or exact poison remains unproven. Walters is discharged.
William Samuel, a railway guard from Kensington, died from injuries after being struck by a train at Banksia Station while attempting to board near the wet platform. Witness Charles Samuel testified he aided the injured man and described the events leading to the fatal incident during a Derby to Sydney service.
Mr. Kirkpatrick the stock inspector reports on sheep numbers in the Goulburn district with figures for lambs shorn and weights, noting variable weather. In a separate item, Thomas Sablon Burgess, 25, is committed for trial on a charge of embezzling £2 4s 1d from James Ali, butcher, on July 4.
The Warwick Farm meeting featured several strong favorites and upsets. Lunar Light led a tight finish with Beintora and Mafoola close behind, while Emerald Isle won the Three Year Old Handicap at Moorenfield with Kinrard Isle and Winter in support. Several horses failed to threaten, and the event notes include Steeplechase outcomes and trainer recognitions.
The Ladies Northcote Presentation committee urges all participants to appear at the Town Hall on one of the last days of August to sign names personally. Subscriptions may be delivered at private addresses or the Town Hall, with the fund closing next Saturday. Her Excellency will attend at the Town Hall on Tuesday September 1 for the presentation. Invitations will be sent to those taking part in the movement.
A chaotic report on unions in Newcastle and Sydney outlining responses to the Industrial Disputes Act, denials from Glass Botgin Workers, and the formation of new registers. It covers municipal employee elections, trolley and day men meetings at Trades Hall, breaches of awards, and plans to apply for bans amid wage and hours discussions.
Frederick Bilry was charged with stealing a gold watch chain and trinkets from Mrs. Thiklinge on June 10. He admitted picking up jewelry in Pitt Street but claimed not to steal. police tied the items to a Lewhbarat resident. Committed for trial.
Miss Tillda Novege presented a final recital at St James Tall on May night with a well attended audience. The program featured varied songs and arias, including Kissing Cup's Race Juliet Takes Her Potion and Yum Yum and Titi Sing, with charming costume and thoughtful orchestral and violin interludes. Notable performances included Cyril Monk's violin solos and Schumann Widmung, plus harp solos by Signor Torsilio.
A Lyceum program last night included moving pictures and a feature on the Dieppe motor car run from July 7. The display followed a Sweden reel of realist pictures and a scene of a swift car performance, with the fate of Cirace and other images shown in a trick of reality.
A chaotic incident near George Street and the railway station involved Constable W Danes of the precinct. A mare bolted with a rider, tram traffic disrupted, leaving the rider bruised and shaken. Police sought the horse’s owner as investigations continue into the event and its consequences.
The death of Margaret Hooper, a married woman from Water Joe on Old Bourin Head Road, is being investigated by the City Coroner after she reportedly took a strong poison. Her husband recalls she had expressed guilt and said, I must have been man. She was treated at St Vincent's Hospital but died on Monday afternoon.
In Racine Wisconsin a Philippine national named Frank Goudyer pleads in court for waning, with a tale of money made and a plan to return 17 Manila dollars. The prisoner Williams faces a harsh implication of influence and payment, while officials weigh the evidence and possible charges.
A court case recounts John James Jencom a tea taster and Davoren a laborer amid a village trial. The defendant faces charges linked to a fight and alleged theft with testimonies about drinking, a cigarette tin, and a plan to entrap another man. The jury returns a verdict for the defendant.
James Blundell a bootmaker living on Gordon Street North Natany was struck on the head with a hammer during a Botany altercation with a fellow employee. A man was arrested in connection with the matter and taken to Toye Syarry Hospital on Monday evening for treatment.
The Sydney GPO lists Wednesday sends to Auckland and New Zealand at noon via Mowat, for Richoard River and City of Grafton at 1 pm, then to San Francisco via Newesesie and Apla at 2 20 pm. Later services include Thursday Island and Hong Kong at 2 20 pm and Melbourne bound Rotowabana at 3 45 pm, with further calls to Tai Vu and north-west coasts of Tasmania.
The famed Waikato canoe Taheretikitik and “The Warrior's Crest” was shipped from Waikato to Auckland for display. Built from a great kauri trunk about three years ago it features carved ornaments and a history linked to King Tawhiao and Mahuta. It has drawn crowds and stirred debate amid appeals and public attention.
The fragment discusses chronic nasal and throat catarrh with references to fever, treatment expectations, and notes on a multi month care period. It mentions patient experiences, remedies like repellents, and caregiver involvement, indicating a medical notice or health column tone from a historical source. The text is partly garbled but preserves key medical terms and care steps.
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