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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
4
Police Pension Concession Debate in Legislative Assembly
A motion by Mr Tracey failed as the Chief Secretary blocked changes to police pay and holiday concessions. The opposition argued extra cost of about £26,000 yearly, comparing police duties to everyday labor, suggesting equal or better treatment for workers and drawing parallels to tradesmen and mechanics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracey
Legislative Assembly
Alles Force
Shet
Nimacif
Tnt
Permanent clearer on the revenue of £ 20,000
The text questions police budget figures and method reforms, criticizing current patrol pay and workload. It argues for shift to private funding for certain tasks, tighter work redistribution, and more efficient patrols while defending overall need for fair compensation and updated police arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uhropoller
Acti
Atlas
Tor Avery Hsh
Asain
Railway proposal gains support between Glen Innes and Inverell
Public meetings at Glen Innes and Inverell endorse a railway linking the towns amid strong enthusiasm. Officials note the project would be cheaper than the current indirect line, though geographic challenges remain. Local observers see potential benefits if economically feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Innes
Tawerell
Iso
Glen Fanee
Land offer menaced by private landhold scheme concerns
Fragmentary OCR reveals discussion of land offers tied to a railway project. Officials question a free land grant as a cod transaction for landowners and flag potential issues with private land obstacles. Mention of settlement schemes and subdividing plots near Loe Wine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ering
Iettorn
Conors
Twken
Humorous View Of Ailments And The Toothache
The article mocks selective medical humor by contrasting serious conditions with minor pains like toothache. It notes the absurdity of classifying ailments by humor, hints at gastritis and appendicitis as serious, and suggests a critique of superstition and witch-doctor remedies in treating illnesses.
Absinthe Ban Sparks Riots Across Wine Districts in France
A drastic push to prohibit absinthe and wine adulteration triggers unrest in wine regions of France. The movement cites poisonous effects and addiction, with Switzerland voting to ban manufacture and sale. Belgium sides with France in the growing prohibition wave.
Melbourne Harbor Trust Commissioners Reject Tender Dissent
A local dispute over tenders for Melbourne Harbor project prompts criticism of the Melbourne Harbor Trust Commissioners. The piece rails against provincialism and calls out federal policy and foreign competition as harmful to local industry. The author argues against conceding to a commercial vendetta and urges protection of domestic interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
AL One Sane
Auckland
Lithgow
Parerhlallem
Kivey
Chicago Brass Band Clash Sparks Moral Support Debate
Fragmentary report from Chicness details a hurried scene in the tin shop economy and a Chicagoan packing room where a brass band sparks debate. An inventor notices a musical harmony amid tight conditions as Napoleonic slogans echo and workers discuss marching morale, pensions, and band involvement in future labor efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porrhwith Barre
Chicago
Rams for Queensland ship to Townsville by notable firms
Rams for Queensland shipped to Townsville by Mesure Winchcombe Carson and Company. The goods, part of usual well-known property, are expected to bolster the northern flocks. Victorian Government refused slee p hours system to engine drivers and women on railways citing £20 000 idle expenditure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsville
Queensland
Mesure, Winchcombe, Carson, and Company
Bas A
Disaster at Sea Off London Bridge Steamer Kirkwall Sinks Barque Tesmanis
A late evening collision near London between the screw steamer Kirkwall and the barque Tesmanis resulted in the Kirkwall sinking and the Terusyla returning for repairs. The Kirkwall is a 2 ton screw steamer built by Tyme Compass and owned by Mawson Epipping Compasy of Cari. Details mix garbled ship names and owners, but crew were saved while the steamer’s fate prompted a salvage and repair operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kirkwall
Gravearnd
Bolle
Tyme Compas
Litod
Newemstic
Mawson Epipping
Cari
Palgrave Wreck Believed Crew Saved Near Coquimbo
The Palgrave, a four-masted bark of 4846 tons from Newcastle, bound for Coquimbo Chile with coal, wrecked at Lengua de Vara Point. It is believed the crew were saved. The vessel, built by Harland and Wolff, measured about 130 meters in length with a beam around 20 meters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Newcastie
Coquimbo
Chile
jLepmua de Vara Point
Newcastin
Brent
Port Glasgow
Hamilton and Company
Barscube Company
Coquimbe
King Edward and Emperor William Hold Cordial Kronberg Interview
London reports King Edward and Emperor William I were received with notable respect at Kronberg. A cordial exchange marked their meeting as the German press notes political importance of the talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wotassaar
Edward
Franicis
Joseph Omer
Wilhiam
Kronberg
Norfolk speech at London meeting on New South Wales immigration
A London gathering led by Percy Hunter of New South Wales Intelligence area drew 83 shipping agents from across the United Kingdom. They passed a resolution urging that New South Wales adopt an assisted passage form, pledging to undertake shipboard rescues as needed. The meeting expressed hope that the oath and policy support would aid New South Wales in welcoming assisted emigrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Percy Hunter
New
Eward, Wales
New South Wales
Wales
Brandy and Champagne Regulation in Charente France
A Charente decree bans adulterated beverages and restricts champagne sales to true Champagne region sources. It mentions brandy production under the cogmar classification as a chief industry, notes prior controls in adjacent departments, and covers white and red wines including sparkling varieties. The notice outlines regional wine regulation across several departments in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landon
Jayinms
Harm Beng
France
Charente
Champagne
Cogmar
Dheirien Hams Dard Au Suriem
Mar
Haute-Marne
Nubs
Ardenns
Fone Aine
Seint-or-Marne
Meuse
Lindisfarne and Early Lindisfarne Monastic Layer
The narrative describes Lindisfarne Holy Island near Northumberland, noting its monastic origins with St. Aidan and the early missionary efforts in Cerdick Britain. It mentions the Lindisfarne Priory and the Benede- Vine foundation, plus the island’s coastal castle and Civil War garrison history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Weanesday
Sheen
Jonial
Pan-Anglican Congress
Lindetuvar
Archbiehop
Melbourne
Tie
Fharke
Lindisfarne
Holy Island
Norehumbroland
Merwick-on-Tweed
Iran
Alan Whureh
Durham
Durham Cathedral
Lanedal Errington
Bar silver London Watneaday Evening
Bar silver in London markets saw activity on a Wednesday evening with minor price movements and limited trader interest as investors monitored currency trends and precious metal demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
TALLOW SALES IN LONDON
Wetuewisy Evening report from the water of Australian and New Zealand tallow auctions. Casks offered, bids uncertain, prices not fixed. Mutton, beef descriptions appear garbled with inconsistent figures and unclear quality terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New Zealand
TATE
The American Fleet Voyage
The Times reflects on Allericatt Figer voyage and the great circumnavigation. The paper notes the impact on world opinion and praises officers and naval drills, citing impressed admiration from global observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the “Times
Wrights Aeroplane Makes Short Flight At 49 Miles Hour
The Wright plane by Drothers Wright completed a brief flight today in Lonlon, covering a short distance at about 49 miles per hour. The event shows progress in early aeronautics as observers note the steady pace and handling of the aircraft during the midweek demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonlon
Drothers Wright
Sydney's Water Supply Struggles With Rising Demand
The Cataract River brine and Neonan River provide water at high daily rates while Cataract Reservoir sits just above 128 feet, holding about 75.8 million gallons. Prosper sees water near overflow level as storage remains strained amid limited rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neonan Rover
Jewellery Heist Strikes Newton in New Zealand Theft
A Newton jeweller near Aspllant reports a daring night break in last month. Thieves forced entry and stole high class diamond rings bracelets bangles and brooches valued at £500. Police seek leads and urge witnesses to come forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Setner
New Zealand
Wight
Fly
Phan
Fares Peacot
Dewelier
Newton
Aspllant
The Baton Use At Auckland Police Incident
A damaged OCR narrative describes police baton use and arrests in Auckland after a street disturbance. It notes a crowd, bystanders, and paroled officers involved, with references to sailors and locals. The report mentions alcohol, new brews, and injuries, citing heavy baton actions and boarding of vessels.
Public holidays proclaimed across districts in 1968
The document lists proclaimed public holidays for districts including Tamworth Narrabri and Albury. Dates span August 19 September 2 and September 9, with a September 11 event in the Glotiney electorate. The Saturday August 42 holiday for Goulburo district is canceled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bogan
Parkes
Trundle
Wednraday
Tamworth
Patie
Guanedah
Narrabri
Weilnerdas
Munlttra
Cdal
Molong
Singlotin
Albury
Goulburo
Another Mill Burnt At Newcastle
A steam saw mill owned by Mrs. Robert Breckenville in Darbs Street Newcastle was destroyed by fire on Tuesday night. The two storey corrugated iron and timber building housed machines and contents valued at about £250, most of which were not insured. Fire brigade efforts failed to save the mill as it collapsed mid evening. The business, one of Newcastle’s oldest, employed all staff who left at 5 pm. A large amount of timber nearby was saved. The fire follows another mill fire nearby on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Breckenvites
Darbs-street
Newcastle
Atarelock
Sereelyor
Fp.m
Newcanthe
A. Cook
Auction ad seeks China art books and libraries
An old newspaper fragment advertises buying and selling of China curios bronzes pictures engravings and any work of art. Angus and Robertson Ltd invites purchases of fine art books and library collections noting Australia New Zealand and the South Sea Islands as areas of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Greele
Checky
Australia
New Zealand
Bouth
Angus and Robertson, Ltd
Bogenellers and Fine Art Dealers
Castle
Reagh-Atree
Brtney
Man Killed as Chinese Gardener's Dogs Involved in Sydney Court Case
Yum Saw, a Chinese gardener, faced a civil action in Sydney alleging damage and injury caused by dogs, including a horse and cattle. The incident involved comments on the dogs’ attack, the horse’s rider, and claims of medical treatment for injuries. The court heard testimony about the dogs’ behavior around the Bunnerone Road and the Boundary rope area, with witnesses detailing injuries to people and animals and the owner’s defense that the animals were not Salis of the residence. The hearing proceeded with evidence about the dogs’ actions and the outcomes for those involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Fagan
Waa
Wefemaani
Ben
Bey
Sweibe
Gander
Aves
Munbitani
PeRu
Thramie Vance Ington
Sydney
Narr
Beeley
Perna
Rail to Broken Hill Approved By Mr Johnson
A parliamentary report notes support for a railway line from Broken Hill to Menindie via the Darling River. Mr Johnson advocates for timber and iron works tied to the project, while some push for broader trade links between capital cities. The discussion covers construction costs, public works priorities, and transport impact on regional economies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darling
Anhawan
Johnean
Mi Wien
Bostiars
Johnson
der Ughor
Bogged on Cleveland Street in a tramway accident
A tram collision on Cleveland Street involving Mr. W. Cooper's trolley draws a crowd as bystanders attempt various strategies to free the trapped wheels. Elisabeth Street bystander witnesses describe the struggle as horses and bystanders helped lift the bogged tram from the bog, restoring passage after much effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Cooper
Cleveland Street
Elisabeth-steret
Ata
Genuine Sander Anns Eucalyptus Extract Claim
A Victorian court ruling supports Sander Anns Eucalyptus Extract as the genuine pure volatile eucalyptus extract. Witness testimony details irritation from inferior products and cautions readers to insist on the proven preparation backed by authorities over five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sander
Supreme Court of Victoria
Sander Ann
Tommy Burns Promotes Easy Path to Championship
A 1920s style advertisement by Tommy Burns claims his methods make it simple to become a champion. The Eraonic Unls book is advertised as a complete description of his techniques, with price details and ordering from Swain and Co. at 16 Narrawalreet opposite Government Savings Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swain and CO
Llare
Weather on the Coast Amid Morning Cloud and Wind
Coast weather reports show overcast skies and a light breeze this morning. Signals indicate expected coastal winds from the west with improving conditions later, though fog remains possible near the piers and at Bel ling Brads and nearby harbors.
The Hornsby Train Service Tangled in Scribbled Notes
A malformed OCR passage outlines a travel route or timetable with scattered names and phrases. It mentions Wey, a trading tour, and various nonstandard strings, suggesting a fragmented record of a rail service or itinerary with unclear specifics and several misreads.
The Funny Water Court Fragment Sparks Eccentric Tale
The excerpt appears as a fragmented, ornate narrative featuring odd phrases and invented terms. It evokes a surreal scene with predatory figures, exotic settings, and scattered dialogue. The garbled text hints at a mock serious court or tale set in a murky landscape with peculiar characters and a leopard motif.
The Drifting Hawea and Coast Steamer Arrivals
The drifting Hawea story notes a sea voyage with vessel movements including the Linen Company steamer Thrus arriving at Sudner from UXe Istagde. Capt Holfoeh observed, 737 Hewes noted. A list of inspectors and seating arrangements appears alongside a fire injury report for Mrs Francis Cacndan of Draray SMeisourne, now in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarner
Seavey
Sudner
Uxe
Capel
Yale weatherman Earl Vrees named inane forecast dispute
A local Yale campus weather watcher Earl Vrees sparked debate after an errant forecast drew criticism from students and staff. Officials say the incident underscores the need for stricter forecast review procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Vrees
Yale
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