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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
6
Boxing Championship Match Proposed Between Black and White Fighters
London reports a boxing championship idea with Johnson ready to fight Burns in a 30 round bout. The event would take place in London or elsewhere, with terms offered to stop Burns and a global venue contemplated.
Burns and Johnsons Bluff in a London financial tale
The report outlines Burns's denial of wrongdoing and Johnson's alleged misuses of funds tied to the New York Brain Journal. Burns claims £1000 was deposited with a London life insurer, while Johnson disputes the credited sums and dates. He hints at further contests and a third confrontation, with Burns and associates planning a boxing bout on Sunday night and a London engagement with Laing slated for Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
Joynson
New York
Briciog Journal
Ars Fanging Aimaich
Jamson
Bimono
London
Johnson
Aualralia
Buirna
Bla
Reily
Pat O'Keeta
Mulbourms
Laing
India’s Foreign Trade Snapshot From a Turbulent Year
Fragmented OCR text notes a discussion on Byadystlh movement and boycotts affecting trade. Mentions English goods and imports, with a vague reference to growth in cotton imports by year and a shift in domestic consumption during the past year. Specifics are unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dritiek
Argentina Plans Naval Build Up In River Plate Defense
The Argentine government proposes a naval expansion costing about £11,005 to upgrade coastal and river defenses. Current vessels include two battleships, four armored cruisers, three torpedo boats, destroyers, minelayers, and other craft. The plan foresees three 15,000-ton battleships, mine gear, torpedo boats, and river defense fortifications, with total outlay around £700,000 over several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seid
Australian Priest Drowns While Bathing in Ireland
London Thursday Evening edition reports Gerry a bonis Catholic priest from Australia drowned while bathing near Tramore Waterford Ireland. The account notes notoriety and references an Irish Catholic Directory listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Bee
Gerry
Tramers
Newr
Waterford
Ireland
Tasmania Resails From Hamburg To Gravesend
The Tasmanian sails from Hamburg bound for Milbourne but is diverted to Gravesend for riparra after a toll sion in Ho Rinetinh Chatinal with the creamar Kirkewall who sank. The vessel has passed for Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hamburg
Milbourne
Gravesend
Riparra
Creamar Keirkewall
Maypole Disaster Fund Reaches £6000 In London Appeal
The Marpole C o l e ry disaster sufferers fund has grown to about £6000 in London on Thursday evening with £1000 donated by Mr Andrew Carnegie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Fomter
Marpole Colery Dieaaler
Mtr
Andrew Carnegie
Count Tolstoi ll. London Thursday Evening
Count Tolstoi, the Russian writer and social reformer, appeared in London on Thursday evening. The damaged text notes his influence and activities, highlighting his role in literature and social reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Taltul
Abe Eepigent
Perinusty
Bar Silver Prices Quoted At 111 to 160 Per Ounce
Landon reports Thursday evening bar silver quoted between 111 and 160 per ounce standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landon
North Sydney Bridge Plan Draws Escalating Costs
An article outlines proposals for a North Sydney crossing linking the North Shore to Port Macquarie with a complex toll and construction plan. It discusses estimated costs, tube counts, and underground works, noting potential financial burdens and debating options for tolls and public access.
Burglary at Redfern Targeted Tobacco Shop
William Brown of Bourke Street Redfern reported a Thursday night burglary at his tobacconist shop. Intruders searched the premises, stole several pounds of tobacco and about £615 in cash, with police now conducting inquiries. The note adds a period of government expenditure figures on charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brown
Bourke-street
Redfern
Fire in a Callin Miners Suffocated in Halleyville Tragedy
London report details a coal mine disaster at Halleyville Okin ama where a fry har Sroka scene unfolded. Initial counts indicate 86 miners suffocated and twenty six bodies recovered. Rescue efforts and official inquiries follow as the community reels from the catastrophe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Halleyville
Okinama
Canal Banks Burst near Augusta Georgia Floods City
Thoreday evening the Augusta Georgia canal burst its banks flooding the city to depths from lt to L2tt. Bridges were carried away and damage is estimated at £ 09,000 Bolles (£100,000). The Augusta Canal provides water for domestic use and for mills along the Savannah River. Population around 45,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Augusta
Georgia
Jatmo
Bolles
Savannah River
Hamburg
Souc Carolina
The Sevenoaks Murder in Kent Shadows Close In On Suspect
London papers report police using bloody chains in the Sevenoaks murder case of Mrs Lisar. An inquest at Gevendaks heard Major General Uaard recount the discovery of his wife’s remains. No clear motive or suspect yet identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Polien
Lisar
Sevenoaks
Kent
Owlae
Pia Dereertver
Gevendaks
Uaard
Kent Clinches Second in County Championship Race
In a dramatic midweek match at Bristol Kent secured second place by a generous margin after a standout spell from FT Woolley who took six wickets to dismiss Middinses. Surrey struggled and fell further in the table as Cluneesinrabbra heat Surrey at Bristol left the rival club outpaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landon
Kent
FT Woolley
Pune
Balmoral Larrikins Charged After Monday Disturbance
Marold Goddard and Lawrence Foran, both locals, assaulted several patrons at Thompson's Pleasure Grounds Balmoral after drunken turmoil. Goddard jailed two months and Foran three months with further fines. witnesses recalled chaotic punching kicking and a woman chased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marold Goddard
Lawrence Jobs Foran
Thorpeen
Balmoral
North Sydney Molton Court
Drusk
Monderry
Goddard
Vevon Maze
Ag Foran
Witilux Watts
Foran
Reginald Davis
Frank Thompson
Plenio
Amie
Watts
Davin
William Watts
Stancing
Halmorat
Toran
Assaunt
Mr. Pastey
Sydney Symphony Orchestra at Town Hall Concert
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra under W Arandel Orchard will perform at the Town Hall on Thursday at 3 30 pm. Emil Greder appears to welcome the audience with Wagner items. The program includes Wagner pieces from The Valkyrie Tristan and Isolde Schumann’s Symphony in E flat and Ernest Trujan’s new piano concerto with the composer conducting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Arande
Orchard
Arcestra
Emil Greder
Mangrove
Jarring Note on Coal Lumpers and U S Steamer Relief
A jarring communication from W A Firth of the Southern Coal Owners agency describes a dispute over coal loading for the U S S Bellet. It reports union reluctance to work, a request for official action, and potential continued maritime delays if the Lumpers Union does not cooperate. The letter cites intergovernmental tensions and threatens to remove the ship to another port. The dated message appears from Sydney by Walter D Sharp, Assistant Paymaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Firth
Southern Coal Owners’ Agency
Suy
Iaelf
Ihn
Ile Majesty's Navy
U.S
Ralict
Rew
Walter D. Sharp
Ben
USS
Bellet
Sydney
Gallea
Mlacksh
Wales
Sianeea
Wideless
Premins
Ivy
Toda
Cory mUam
WAL
Auewal
Sydney Merchants Protest Donation Nuisance
At a tense city meeting the Sydney Chamber of Commerce and council discussed trade pressure from demanders for donations and subscriptions. Merchants urged handling requests collectively to avoid individual solicitations and potential disruption to business, with the chairman asked to coordinate with various applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Syiney Chamber of Commerce
suatimAr
Otners
Nan
Sino
Oslo
Customs Notice on Additional Duty Payment Decisions
The Comptroller General of Customs informs importers that the Minister has decided to insist on payment of additional duty in cases where short duty was paid at entry. The notice references December 17 and discusses duty rates of 29 to 35 percent, replacing the earlier 2 percent across countries and notifying liable importers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comptroller General of Customs
Piano Recital Delights Sydney Audience
Mr Ldurance PhiLNp gave four piano recitals at Groves Sielvwor Nach plans in Sydney on Thursday afternoon before a large audience. A Chopin selection with Liszt arrangement and Wagner-Liszt Star of Eve were performed by Mr Phillip, pleasing the crowd. Limited, the sole agents for piano releases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ldurance Philnp
Groves Sielvwor
David Sanee
Sydney
Chopin
Lisst
Phillip
Saturday Musical Matinees at YMCA Pittarcot Hall
Laurence Godfrey Smith opens at the YMCA Hall Pittarcot tomorrow afternoon at 4 o clock for a piano forté recital. Programs run about one and a half hours featuring best known classical works with moderate admission and student concessions. Miss Sumaintch will assist at tomorrow sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence Godfrey Smith
YMCA
Pittarcot
City
Mies Sumaaitch
Man Pleads Not Guilty To Drunken City Street Charge
A man appeared at Water Police Court this morning charged with drunkenness in a city street. He repeatedly answered not guilty as the magistrate pressed him to plead, the officer noting the charge as the case proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water
Labor Ranks Discuss Wages Board and Industrial Court
A Newcastle union meeting reported the application to the Industrial Court for a Wages Board to cover tailoring industry rates. Nominees for senate were listed, and talks with masters on wages and conditions were not progressing smoothly. Industrial Court regulations and a storemen conference in Sydney yielded wage and hour changes, with new rates and a 12 month agreement set to begin September 7. The Cabmen’s Union reported 100 new members and elected officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon Beta
Trailes Hall
Mrr. J. Durack
Industrial Court
Aen Mae
Tallaremses dl Ut
On W
Senate
Messrs
James Kelly
Patrick Kroch
Swick
Henry Kuhl
Johs Durack
Jonos Cormack
William Tune
Herbert Under- John Hepber
John B. Crombin
Stade
Newcastle
Elscen
Storemen's Conference
Storemen’s, Union
Sydney Wooiselling Brokers’ Association
Westdumpers’ Association
Tate
Bern
Cabmel
Cabmen's Union
Cew
A. Parbury
Yter
J. Kennedy
A. Pubsley
Pitcher
Agprey and Levi
Town and Country Journal gives vivid Sydney Fleet Issue preview
The Town and Country Journal reports a special Fleet Issue for Sydney with dramatic exhibitions and child demonstrations. It notes expected high demand, print delays, and a lavish pictorial by the newspaper's staff. The piece promises extensive illustrated features on the American Fleet visit and related festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town and Country Journal
Sytner
Ian
Americas
Hy Ohildren
Ander Ty & Enor
Humber
Domonstralon
Stn ‘Vieit
Sydney
Farewell to Sydney Welcome to Melbourne Letter from Admiral Eperey
An incoming letter from Admiral Eperey expresses gratitude to the Government and people of New South Wales for hospitality during a United States Atlantic Fleet visit to Sydney. Messages from Victoria's Premier and the Governor of Victoria convey thanks and best wishes for the fleet’s voyage to Port Philip and for strengthening ties with Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eperey
New Brith Walee
New South Wales
Symer
Hondahipa
United States
Sydney
Port Philip
Thomas Bent
Victoria
Atmatin
Vic
Renter's
Thomas Gibson-Carmiel
Achoira Bperry
Victorian
Walla
Australis
Watch Advert Says 10 6 In Good Condition
Fragmentary ad text references a watch offered for ten six with unclear brand names. The readable portion notes a watch described as good, with battle of price details incomplete and some misread names.
Woollahra Death Mystery: Mrs Dansey Found With Throat Cut
An inquest into the death of Sarah Dansey, 37, of Woollahra, heard of her husband Frederick Dansey and the events before her demise at St Vincent's Hospital. Police described threats of poison and a wounding incident, with the coroner awaiting further postmortem results to determine cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Dangey
Bea
Garton Max
Wipatey
Vincent's Hospital
Tead
Theratene
Tin
Pedro
Thaeabe
Naha
Mar
Wenkarévinus
Leydon
Mater
Warragale
Thea
Conetani Panie
Waverley
Palle
Grattan-street
Woollahra
Doncey
Mr. Daren
Ant
Mrr
Dancey
Denney
Conntania
Batten
Danser
Bern
Draft Printers and Newspapers bill discussed by Premier Bent
The Victorian Premier Sir Thomas Bent spoke after Welneadny's cabinet meeting about a draft Printers and Newspapers bill. He described provisions requiring authors to sign articles with true statements and limits on corrections. The bill was not ready for circulation and will be reconsidered by the cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bent
Welneadny
One-Legged Man Charged At Central Police Court
A man with a wooden leg faced charges at the Central Police Court this morning. The magistrate was told the accused had shown interest in finding steady work but remained idle. A sergeant questioned him about time spent seeking employment as the court considered a chance for employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Police Court
Dariee
Grorge
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