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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1908
Page
5
A chaotic day details a voyage ashore with trekking to a volcano and a teetotal luncheon. The narrative describes entertainment aboard and shore excursions, including a crater view and scenic trips, with officers and officials overseeing activities.
A garbled report notes Tremantur and Peupany figures in Austral WIL placements, with London bookings for autumn cited as a prelude to new roles. It mentions Sydney, a Ching, and purser duties, hinting at shifts in staffing and responsibilities for upcoming duties.
Report from Fremantle indicates bakers maintain solidarity as talks stall. Union leaders insist on fair wages and shorter shifts while employers cite market pressures and unresolved demands. Workers plan further action if progress remains elusive.
The suit by parish leaders against Sydney Meary Bar and others seeks relief over project work at Pitt Ferry Church. A judge removed the defendant after a prior ruling, with the court appointing two referees to report on building condition and needed repairs at the parish temple.
Staple Wallete and Percy Crawshaw faced charges of craline and were each sentenced to cen years imprisonment in Darlinghurst Gaol with recognisances set at £100 and £250. Remaining charges were deferred with recognisance for good behavior.
The FAA Band plans a music program at Outer Demelator, featuring marches and solos. performers include Hackert, Witham Tell, Lusty Vinder, and Pomphletil. A duet, grand airs, and native American pieces are listed, with conduct by Gales. Subseaed details referenced from Mesttiaga.
Alice Marie Woolford, a child of two, sues her father Joseph Woolford in the Syme District Court for £50 claiming injuries from blasting at a nearby site. Testimony included Dr Campbell and Mr Blassing, with questions about permanent scars and toenail injury, ending in a verdict for the plaintiff’s opposite party for £13. The case touches negligence and possible further action to recover costs.
A distorted notice outlines a proposed capital restructuring for the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney. It covers share issues, payment schedules, calls on unpaid shares, and distribution of any surplus proceeds to members, with dividends payable from the specified September 20, 1908 date.
Unclear text reports tramway strike tensions as secretary Mr Walton warns of prolonged stoppage. Talks on wages, job losses, and a new conciliation board under industrial disputes act are noted. Exec meetings continue daily to resolve grievances and plan future action with workers.
A chaotic report describes Elvin Tay Burna Burna in Sydney after arriving from Beef Street, with a large crowd at Kateman's, mixed reactions from locals, and praise from Alderman O’Sullivan and boxing officials. The article notes Burns’s plans to fight in Australia and mentions Squires, Jolson, and Johnson as potential opponents amid public interest.
A large crowd in George Street watches a notable figure arrive by car. The scene at Batemans Wheel and the surrounding hotel area shows spectators cheering as the champion, described only as Teeimiy Buras, threads through the room and takes his seat. A комисsible atmosphere follows as a figure named Tomar exits.
A well known footballer Thomas Andiroll faced charges in Redfern Police Court. The proceedings followed testimony about an alleged assault on a relative, with medical details and witness accounts recounted by police and magistrates.
Major Walace Brown reports at Victoria Bersacks shed afternoon that all seafarers at Liverpool Camp are accounted for with Tedins arriving by 1900. Transport checks continue with monthly reports and further updates on weather, telephones, and bedding.
The column reports on London and Sydney share activity with prices for copper, tin, and various mining stocks. Traders note steady underlying demand, with Broken Hill and Mount Lyell among active listings and prices fluctuating across commodities and firms. The piece mentions Adelaide, Bank of Australasia, and several brokers, reflecting a busy market with notable sentiment and regional movements.
Fragmented OCR lists many names, places, and events around a Canitiele Cup contest, mentioning teams such as El Omar Carre and Tharkras along with venues and officials. The text reads like a chaotic roster update with scattered references to racing routes, ships, and opponents, lacking coherent narrative.
A dated racing card notes multiple events and contenders including Rosbery, Timpea, Malahide, Lady Roma, Queenepire, and Emmie. It lists odds, distances, fences, and results such as winners by small margins and notable performances across novice and approved stakes.
Confusion surrounds Maori football during a contentious session at the Begely match. Players faced potential disqualification as officials debated eligibility and selection amid strong team lists and league names.
Fragmented OCR details show wool sale activity with prices and parcels. Mentions Folpey and Marat changes, producers, and a 66 179 amount tied to Queensland parcels.
A tram collision left the driver injured while witnesses describe a tangled scene. Authorities contend with unclear circumstances as minimal clues point to possible road factors and nearby pedestrians.
Fragmented OCR text reports delayed consignments and port ambiguities affecting multiple shipments. References to Granary, Newneatte Fears, and Menematiee hint at intercity routes and carrier names while noting almond and other goods amid unclear origins and times.
Fragmented OCR lists scattered names and locations with unclear dates and events. The text mentions streets and people in disjointed phrases, suggesting late-arriving advertisements and a death notices fragment lacking coherent details.
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