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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 31, 1908

Page

6

New South Wales Parliament Reopens With Committees Queried

The NSW Parliament reopens with questions and motions on land administration reports, Royal Commission papers, and the tramway system. Members debate inquiries into forest margins, land sales, and public works, naming committees and chairmen to probe accounts and recommendations.

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Conditions Of The Country Weather Report Note

The report notes ongoing wet conditions with a muddy ground and strong winds in the Umbered area. Shearing is fair across the district, stations report full wards, and the season appears modestly favorable. A rain event within two weeks would ease anxiety.

Grasa Zoo

Theft at Horden Brothers involves draper Merry Bush

Police Court this morning heard Merry Bush a 64 year old draper plead guilty to theft from Horden Brothers. She admitted taking goods over the counter on August 1 and 24 last month, attempting to pass a false bill for threepence, and was fined four shillings in a lenient sentence.

Merry Bush Ghare Horde Brothers

Court adjourns after brief Glasgow jury session

In Sydney District Court this morning Judge Rogsre asked counsel to clarify whether a charge would discharge. After a short adjournment the jury was excused for about two hours of the forenoon. The judge noted the time as precious and questioned whether the jurors could walk. The session concluded with a settlement, while counsel argued the delay was undue and could impact the case.

Sydney Judes

Helping the Poor Aid Arranges Food for Festivities

Amid stiff austerity the New South WalesCensus Society arranged public feasts to honor the Battle Fleet visit. The Outdoor Ticket Department oversaw storage and distribution while special kilts and appeals urged citizens statewide to donate to ensure festive meals and remembrance were provided across society institutions.

Sidney America Censyoleot Society of New South Wales Secord Eundevax

Excitement in Woolloomooloo Raid at Marlinghurgi Station

A Sunday morning disturbance at a Woolloomooloo area residence led to police halting a lively gathering. Officers found eleven people, including a shearer and tailor, in possession of liquor and unconsumed beer after a raid. Several were charged with drinking on private premises or selling liquor without a license. King faced the central charge of managing the premises. he was fined 250 pounds with four months’ imprisonment if defaulted.

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Tram Workers Prepare New Board After Dispute

Tram men on the mAb line threaten to strike over extra pay and the formation of a new board. A meeting at Trades Mall will discuss matters, including installation of a new generator and reopening lines on Addiann road. Workers anticipate car runs resuming and repairs advancing at Malcompark.

Lawton Warton Recordars Ube England Addiann Road Mealompark Bondi Aul

Shortage of Trucks Leaves Rail Freight Delayed in Montay

The Railway Department struggles to fulfill contracts for electric tram truck supplies amid widespread delays and equipment shortages. Traders report uneven deliveries, with consignments arriving late or in poor condition, triggering worry about stock losses and higher consumer prices.

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Hotels Clubs and Restaurants Representatives Attend Meeting

A detailed OCR fragment reports a meeting where hotel clubs and restaurant representatives, various executives, and named organizations discuss employer representation. The document lists attendees including J. Sherinck, Lammas, Werks, Finning, Simmawile, and others, mentioning unions, industry groups, and the involvement of Mr Morpiah and Mr Mortimer as employee representatives.

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Artesian Bores In The West Herald Water Supply

Hay and a foray into artesian borings marks a notable effort on Gumbar estate owned by Mr. Lugsch. Southern Cross Woll-borine Co reports excellent water supply at 28st depth after drilling ten water horizons, with each yield improving over the previous. A shaft at the Corronc locality by A. E Tyson succeeded in bringing water to Loft and he plans further tests where water was previously unattainable.

HAY Moma Wivans Aub-Arteelan Lugsch Southern Cross Woll-borine Ainkine Tyson Couneey

Shipping Inquiries Spark Probes Into Recent Casualties

Captain Newton of the Department of Navigation warns of a busy inquiry period after reports of collisions including Aero-Sava Colias and Puruara near Port Kacklug. Investigations proceed behind closed doors as Millthorpe, long-time resident, is noted in death reports. Frank Grew is arrested in Tamworth for alleged cabbhtd Frink Lane assault.

Newton Department of Navigation Mie Ugon Vis Port Kacklug Jomegh Burrell Prank Grew Tamworth Willy

The Earl of Dudley and Public Addresses

The Right Honorable William Hummin Ward, Earl of Dudley, Privy Councillor and Knight Grand Cross is noted for public service. He is described as Governor General and Commander in Chief in the Commonwealth of Australia and its dependencies. The colors of the Bar of Dudley are described as vivid gold.

Alboanisration Shelloy Addrees Gervraltas Fallows Wiliam Humbin Ward Earl of Dudter Gread Sale Michael and Saint George Royal Victorian Order Commonwealth of Australia Dudley

Coney Ioland Jockey Club Race Incident Report

The text reports a disrupted signal involving the Coney Ioland Jockey Club in New York and an arrest of Reginald Pamaherty of Wat‑Jambi over telegraph wire theft. It notes a race incident where Thomas Coleman v. James Leal Williams was mentioned at Busco Court and a £1000 damages claim for injuries from a crane accident at Fiuray Dock.

Coney Ioland Jockey Club New York Cowat Leo Tele Reginald Pamaherty Wat- Jambi Drhal Busco Court Browmfelt S.M. Stephemer Boel Ciaiment

Sorting mail trains bring faster Sydney delivery in 1907 move

The English mails will be sorted on the Melbourne to Sydney run with a new sorting van. Governor General party and staff will oversee dispatch from Albury to Sydney, distributing mail and newspapers along the route. Northern Express with Queensland and Western mail arrangements tested earlier improved efficiency for suburban and city carriers.

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New Companies Formed Under Limited Wabity in New South Wales

A flood of newly registered firms in New South Wales appears under the Limited Wabity Act. Listings include Mahindra Grammar Show Limeest with capital. several named signatories and offices in Sydney and New South Wales. The register also notes affiliations with the Chamber of Manufacturers and prospects for future industrial facilitation and information sharing.

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Unclear fragmentary text from a local page item

The readable portion suggests a damaged OCR snippet mentioning names and places but contains many garbled words and nonsensical phrases. It cannot be reliably interpreted into a coherent event or outcome with identifiable entities.

Public Works Tenders Accepted Across Several Projects

This morning's tender notices list multiple public works including erection of a police station at Mulbring and a wall at East Maitland. Other items cover Sydney anatomy department fittings, Lakemba railway area works, and sewerage and bridge projects in Newcastle and Sydney with various contractors and budgets. The list also mentions timber beam bridges over Meentebula Lake and related road works with specific names and sums.

Mulbring East Maitland Department of Anatomy Sydney W. Ward Lakemba Mrmch Bowl-road Chapel-road Belmore Chupel-road GM Leeno Yaddhamion Newcastir al Lon Éreuul Ewenal Company Helmwe

Old Lady Sues Over Lease and Property Claim

A long pending suit alleges improper restraint and forceful actions regarding a property lease. The plaintiff claims an agreement from January 9 and eviction threats, while defendants including Ellin Mullen Henry and the City Mutual Life Assurance Society deny charges and assert a different lease history dating to November 1906.

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Trespass Action Began In Hage Court Courtroom Row

In Hage Court this morning a trespass action was started by the Chief Justice and Jory over a three four acre area in Cestia district. Plaintiff asserts land ownership and that the defendant entered, damaged fences, and forcibly took possession. Defendants claim damages insufficient to justify relief. Evidence included rent and eviction events dated June 1808.

Hage Court Trespads Jory Cestia Distriet Robert Bonn Fulword Barnes Mark Stanley L. Rulae Spe Garland Messen Shywud Russell Pou Wis Pameseion Brusgat Mack Iin Iespasa Aum Fens Juan

Unclear charge report from Water Polos Court

Fragmented account describes Frank Riley age six accused in a liquor theft case, with multiple charges and testimony about clothing, money, and alleged concealment. Prosecution claims Riley attempted theft, with details of actions at a shop and subsequent flight, while the magistrate orders return of items and remands two involved parties.

Frank Riley Irala Silverea Rilverman Proserytor Margaret-sirevt Bix Abiogs Wiley Clathea Mia Riles Minday Who Witorey Ueim Miley Ring Bae Ida Ike Kiven Gliverman Beck

Rescue at Bantry Bay Averted by Daring Swim

A drowning incident near Bantry Bay ends with quick actions by bystanders and a lifeguardlike rescue. A child slips beneath the water but is pulled to safety by a woman who then helps another swimmer, while a man in a nearby steamer and local police assist. The crowd reacts with excitement as emergency crews secure the scene and the rescued child is treated.

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The Last of the Americans

Fragmented OCR note recounts a ferry voyage with shipboard band. It mentions passengers joining a crew, a hospital scene, and a cryptic reference to a command and captain. The text is garbled but centers on an air of maritime travel and a wartime or postwar setting. Named terms appear jumbled, suggesting misread names of people and places.

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Dr Sheldon's New Discovery in Portable Cough Remedy

The Reliable Family Cough Remedy 6&0 is advertised amid a noisy page claiming a new discovery by Dr Sheldon. Mentions colors and a wartime African campaign in fragmentary lines. The ad pattern suggests a sensational patent medicine pitch with a medical claim and a Friday release.

Wien Eair Dromalie Company Sheldon

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