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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 26, 1908

Page

9

Sailor Freed After Court Puts Case Against Him On Hold

William Reeves a 21 year old U S sailor faced charges of indecent language and assault on a woman in Gaylboro street. The court withdrew all charges and ordered him handed to American authorities after noting exemplary conduct of the American ship Kansas which would return him to the vessel. An escort confirmed he would not go ashore again.

Bluejecekt Cwurt Zerweint Coottal Jet William Reeves U.S.A Hobbs the Sailor Sherwood Mr. King The Kansas

Grounding of the Hillmeads Inquiry Opens in Sunney District Court

The Marine Court-Judge Backhouse leads an inquiry into the grounding of the steamer Hillmeads off Beecroft Point Kiama, with Master David Williams and officers examined. Evidence suggests the vessel touched ground. master found guilty of careless navigation, but certificate suspension not shown.

Marine Court Backhouse Mackenzie and Witherspoon Sunney District Court Ateamship Hillmeads Beecroft Point Kiem County & Last Roblaon Crown Law Department A. A. Burrell Gressis Sly Rox- Nelli Sydney Ulladulla Bateman's Bay Moraya Etween Kiama Werringone Feoenedet Buteman's Bay Morura David Williams

Assaulting the Police at Central Police Court

Thomas Maguire, 19, miner, appeared before Mr King on a charge of assaulting Constable Terry. He had a black eye, and evidence showed he struck the officer after being arrested for indecent language. He was fined £1 with 14 days for the issue. Sergeant Hopkins added further penalties. James Clarke, 20, was fined £8 at the same court for assaulting a constable during duty.

Thomas Maguire Miner King Central Police Court Terry Wexford-street Acer Maguire Hoepmiting Anttia Momulre Tampot James Cuarkr Lake Mornin

Breworka inplay resumed with notable acts tonight

Public notice that the Breworka inplay postponed due to weather will continue this evening in the Outer Domain at 7:20 with the Continental performance, promised to be more impressive than Monday. Dands and Alexander the Russian Blondin are engaged for the Breworks display.

Alexander Blondin

Busy Foley Works on Roof Amid Burns Squires Talk

Retired champion Larry Foley, seen yesterday near Centennial Park, insisted he is too busy with a building project to discuss the Burns Squires fight yet. He promised to talk on Saturday after completing work and demonstrated his wrist strength with a firm grip before resuming the day’s tasks.

Larry Foley Larry Foley Centennial Park Ervat Burns Squires Bleh Laine Burnar

Arrival of the Suva and loss of a Chinese lady

The Suva, from Port Port Port Porta, arrived at Sydney's Darling Harbour under Captain W H McClellan after a rough voyage with gale and heavy seas. A saloon passenger, a Chinese lady, was found missing hours after arrival and is presumed to have fallen from the ship during the voyage. Passengers listed include Mesdames Keat and girl, Messrs C F Stone, G Mitchell, Marriott, Greening, Keat, W Horne, Chas Laishley, W A Lennie. Cargo details cover bananas, coconuts, copra, hides, gum, bones, horns, fungus, and merchandise.

Island Mall Sars W. H. M‘clellan Sydney Pulporta Ume Street Darling Harbor O'Sellas Fort Jackson Saat Fal M'Lellan Indy Mesdames Keat and Girl Messrs C. F. Stone G. Mitchal Marriott Greening Keat W. Horne Chas. Laishley W. A. Lennie

Fruit Exports to New Zealand Stir Shipping Regulation Debate

The NSW Minister for Agriculture reported heated discussion at a fruit merchants meeting about recent shipping rules enforced by the Agricultural Department. New Zealand requires a full certificate without modification, prompting the NSW official to defend exporters and criticize inspectors while urging clarity on alleged inspector honesty.

Nes New South Wales Fruit Merchants” Association Perry Ta New Zealand Bir Parry Perry

Housebreaking at Peter Shams Petersham residence

Albany road Petersham saw a break in on Monday with jewellery and wearing apparel stolen after entry by forcing a dining room window using a tomahawk found in the yard. A separate incident at Pretoria Station near Wee Waa involved a four year old Bay named Jones accidentally shot in the chest by his elder brother. The American Fleet will depart Sydney at 3 am tomorrow with harbor traffic eastward suspended near Kirribilli Point prior to departure. Queensland Pearl fishing Commission notes depletion of natural supplies impacting pearl powers and possible substitution of white for alien divers.

Henry Charies Trown Albany Road Petersham Pretoria Station Wee Waa Jones Nitranr Sydney Harbor Trafic Kirribim Point Tbs Queensland Pearl Balling Commission Lakerias

Fleet petty officers attend joint concert in Moora Park

British and American warrant and petty officers of the fleet were hosted by the Pirie Australian Infantry Regiment in Moora Park. The evening featured a concert with Empire flags, a toast to unity between England and America, and remarks stressing shared peace and friendship among English speaking nations.

Pirie Austratia Dri Rail Park Moora Park Omri¢ Black Chet Spos Omar Cote Virmiala Sydney Otter Tory England America Enlil Pacific Roosevelt Suniny Mooney Kearsage Alan Australia Cush Fitzgerald Waa Kinhard Crab Pet Clgrew Gay Morris Australiaa Rifles Petty Ofcer Speed Mesars Marry Wilkie Hartizan Fitegerald Austrata

Conditions Of The Country Singleton Weather Report

Ideal weather continues with a Saturday thunderstorm bringing 59 points of rain and Tuesday light showers 22 points more. Since January over 35 inches have fallen. winter praised as frost favorable. Crops and pastures thrive. fodder crops full of premium. cattle prices elevated. dairy cattle strong. horses draught valued. stock improving after early winter agistment. Over 500 head penned in markets. bacon pork priced up to 4s per head. Vegetables yield fair with cauliflowers cabbages turnips marketed. Fresh grass growth appears. farmers optimistic for coming summer.

Singleton Milan Rarda Bacon

Theft of Jewellery at Merrylands Motel Stirs Police Interest

A theft at Merrylands Motel saw valuables including a gold watch and chain taken from Mr Stubbe's bedroom while he was elsewhere in the establishment. The haul valued around £65, with Sydney revenue reports noting £30,006 wholesale tobacco sales and related figures. At Redfern Police Court Florrie Brody faced a £2 fine for stealing a quill, while other locals, George Little and Pawar Turfor, faced penalties for petty theft and larceny in separate cases. A separate Beagle Bay sea leopard hunt and a fatal explosion at Macquarie Heads are also referenced in this muttled report.

Stubbe Merrylands Svedinmund Tings Sydney W. 5 Noll Weboot Dmnerass Lake Deach Beagle Bay Raipman's al. Ain Redfern Polies Court Florrie Brody Glies Silke Moore Mary Mdonough George Little Hawker Pawar Turfor Waterloo Petty Charles Riley Mactuaria Heads Tesmantea Res Edward Dwyer

Shipping Arrivals and Departures Across Ports in August

Shipping records list arrivals from Hongkong to Brisbane and Newcastle with passengers named A Irwin Mrs Butter and 7 Chinese among others. Multiple vessels from Port Darwin Thuretay Island and Clarence River report tonnages up to 5008, with departures to Melbourne Newcastle and Yokohama and lines including Burns Philp and North Coast Company.

Angus Dawson Hongkong Port Darwin Thuretay Island Caimie Towneville Brisbane Are Irwin Butter F. Heron Onc Chriatian Jonkinn Dire Kine Grainger Sr. Brown Garrett Tull’ Ed Company Munlare Is Capitain Robineon Newcast Burns. Philpemt Company. Limited Akalinuma Meath Clarence Ri ‘Ard Comat N. Company, Limited Captain Greer Port Macquarie N. Cain Coroparative Company, Limited Pererhorowsk Danclain Iawarre N Company, Limited Agerta Pose Capiin Warne Trom Newensiin Hlecira Captain Innes Trom Manning Rite North Coast Company Ramorniotsi Captain Beach Trom Richmons River Thompson Newrnstte Land H.R Hessen N.D.L

Maritime Miscellany of New Zealand Ports and Departures

Maritime notes recorded from Sydney Cove detailing vessels such as the barque Alcide from Bonbury and the Union Company's ships at Hobart and Bluff. Projected departures include Taluyan, Yongala, and more from various wharfs with times listed. Steamer arrivals and homeward sailings of multiple liners from Gibraltar to Fremantle are noted, along with overseas arrivals by our London correspondent detailing ships like Papeoul Olivia and Serena.

Hlebwater Sydney Cove Alcide Bonbury Port Chalmers New Zealand Union Company Hobart Bluff Wellington Oversea Srrivags Kaslish Falmauth Wallaroo Foilih Nastratia Mapvhit Captain Dow Well English Channel South Australia Helen Whem

Valuable Ring Stolen From Balmain Hotel Room

Mies Berne, daughter of the scenean of the Boral Hotel in Balmain, reported a valuable diamond and sapphire ring missing from the dining room table while she stepped to another part of the house. The try is valued at £25. Police have begun an investigation. In local news, Balmain Ferre Company advertises a steakey running from Bald Rock to Walton's Bar tomorrow morning at 8.

Mies Berne Boral Georguatreer City Bar Omner Phich Balmain Balmain Ferre Company Bald Rock Daylingsirset Walton's Bar

TIRED ALDERMEN AND STRIKE TALK AT DAWN

A weary alderman from the City Council complains of long hours and planned work stoppages. An American sailor responds sharply that there is data work to do and no time for rest. Electric transit strikes ripple through 28 ferries as disruption spreads. Amid this, Ameldon’s new disonvert is promoted for winter coughs and colds.

Ian Alderman Cire Council

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