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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1908
Page
5
A garbled OCR summary details a labor agreement dispute among Wharf Laborers and Stevedores with unions and contractors. It references working conditions, shifts, deliveries, and possible continuation of labor actions, noting expirations and potential job transfers.
A damaged fragment recounts a vessel incident near Beltre Heads and Bellinger Wharf with a crew member named Cat Syemerh, describing a struggle, attempted rescue, and ongoing danger after the leak and near-sinking event.
Twesday reports discuss proposed federal regulations aimed at extending rights of caber service and addressing cabinet agitation amid looming policy reforms. Officials frame measures as progress while critics warn of overreach and implementation challenges.
Tuesday notice from Leat tler states Whitten of Bermagi died at dawn after a long illness. He owned Calderabie property in Bermagul South and was a licensee of the Horse Shoe Bay Hotel.
City surveyors report on the Paddy's Market area as aldermen approve street widenings and a future demolition of old structures. Proposals include resuming part of Willmrold area, Quay Street realignment, and clearing the market site for an expanded new market district. Auctioning timber and heritage concerns noted as plans move to Thursday committee review.
The Supreme Court of Victoria confirms probate for The Lite Mr Themis Brunton Miia of MeThavene and Heahiiran Rothe. estate assets include milling interests in North Minune and partnerships with Spence Bruninn and Thofsey Bruntnn. Trusts and shares of Gratham and Granville, valued real and personal property in Sydney, Grenium and Victoria, with distribution to children and in laws. Victorian Billline business valued at 12 and 2. details of shares and residuary bequests outlined.
Scratches recorded after a Carrington event show Collet and Lord Ceri leading a 36.0 mark at Messie. Attendance reached around 2000 with Smith gaining 2000 up and Livarum achieving 1629. Lindrum and Lindrum’s 3 were notable in a rough, descriptive excerpt from the event reports.
Maiden welter over 6 furlongs reports Redpole and Plonavie among prominent runners with Bell and Poppytetd among others. Jockeys Redpath and Connelly noted. time listed as roughly two minutes. Other stables include Farry and Lady Lennard with Puppety and Milminer among heat contenders. Warline and Milner compete in sprint heats. results show Milner victorious in one heat.
A stalled parliamentary session prompts the government to push a new patents bill. Key figures Hughes and Melnourne advocate changes while lawmakers debate costs, oversight, and innovation incentives amid limited time.
The petition of James Henry Brunker manager of the property before official assignee W H Palmer notes a voluntary sequestration. Mention of Penrith Grasshoppers and damage in Orange district, plus Federal Capital site discussions in The Australian Land Marteage and Agency Co. Ltd. A Newcastle matter involves Taiyuan creamer alleged offence, Armidale Quarter Sessions before Judge Scholes, William awarded two years in Berrima Gaol for stealing from a dwelling.
The hearing continued this afternoon before the Chief Justice in the Raarn Roars court. Key witnesses discussed the Mutual Loan Agency Limited and a lottery draw at Protestant Tail with tickets sold and prospectuses shown. Evidence covered ballots, penalties, and whether the venue violated lottery laws. verdicts were reserved for the next term.
Officers described a chaotic scene where a man fled after a dispute near Central Court on Sussex Street. A witness claimed custody of a younger person while an older man also ran away, with a bystander noting tense exchanges and a barking dog as the chase unfolded.
Turstay in the district court heard Dulele Sly sue Wo Purkise for 50 pounds damages after a child was struck by a bus driven by the Aetandus groom while playing near Lbs Ebert on the way home from the railway station. The child was rendered unconscious. A verdict of 15 pounds was awarded to plaintiff.
In a water court session this morning a man was sentenced to hard labor for 19 months after admitting to stealing water valued at 22. Evidence showed a child in the next room and items tied to Rowell at a Darlin hurst housing unit. The matter was reported to authorities.
Two large catalogues totaling 10 972 bales were offered at the Royal Exchange Rooms in Bridge Street. Harrison Jones and Devlin Limited reported good demand for fine wools with clearances strong, while medium and barry parcels faced slight hesitancy. The grease price peaked at 15d per pound for 41 bales. Hospitals Saturday street collection at Narrabri raised £92.
Continued from page six the court heard motions in a divorce decree case arising from Batch Bleeder Monier versus Henry Prica Hunter. Justice Prine oversaw a proscribed circuit court matter with a decree returnable in months. In Newcastle judge Siz issued a decree in the suit of John George Ballewell against Mabe Jia2 Ballewell, returnable in months. A decree was also pronounced in James Roth versus Susan Bond at the district court in Cobar, returnable in months.
Court orders the respondent to perform actions within ten days of review of the earlier orders. The case references rights and parties including Walser Murray and Martin Murray, with a judge presiding at Newesstte.
A garbled OCR passage references desertion and a war context with names like Walker and references to 2004. It reads as a damaged, unclear note with scattered phrases about military action, measures, and a moved date, lacking coherent events or identities.
The piece discusses the Murray water issue among New South Wales Victoria and South Australia. It notes delays six years and calls the Victoria stance a farce while urging a proper interstate conference and ratification of a triennial agreement to aid river navigation and irrigation.
Report notes a dead infant found by two young men named James Cavanhes and Rowell near Brow paper parcel and a trunk, with investigators stating no body was conveyed to the mortuary. The scene involved a calico parcel and local witnesses, details uneven in OCR, but the core incident is the discovery of a deceased child in scrub near a bridge.
A married woman, Mrs M’Fadden, died at home in Redfern after an evening illness. Police deemed the death necessary for reporting. the husband left for work this morning and found her dead in bed. The body was removed to the morgue for examination.
Charles Pegcharti inspector prosecutes five men in a Water summons court for misweighing goods. John Willan Gastow paid £1 and costs, Wah Lea £5 and costs, Ah Chong £5 and costs, Minute Carnes 20s and 5 cents, Ah Chee £5 and costs.
Leslie Denning, a laborer, was sentenced to ten months hard labor at the Water Polio Court for embezzling £1 and lending it to William Muncett. Denning, previously employed by Mansell the smith at Watsons Pay, had collected the money and handed it over to his employer. He was said to have been in the Sobraon and faces other charges. The Wireless Commission busts him in the matter. Word arrives of the death of South Wales railway driver Mr Broote at Penrith.
Private cables report Landon and Mos ay apot road activity with prices around £15 a ton and £65 776 TH Worle Of Be GA since November. Lists of buyers sellers including Lake View Consols and Broken Hill segments, with numerous firms and individuals named amid a flurry of trades and share mentions.
Charles Walters alias Henry Walker alias Albert Harford was charged with breaking and entering the Mary Wipers residence at 106 Arthur-Kree Barey Hills on November 27. After a struggle he fled as Mrs. Wipers awakened. A revolver was used to threaten, and Walker was eventually captured by Sergeant Dawe. He was committed for trial.
The bulletin reports showers along the coast and on the sea board, with northwest winds strengthening. It notes unsettled conditions near New Zealand and surrounding territories, predicting rain and cooler periods, and lists several localities and stations showing varying precipitation and wind patterns.
A garbled 19th or early 20th century report discusses trade in Western markets, mentioning Sydney, Mr J, and various entities. It references wage terms, price controls, and a proposed lease related to a trade house, with mentions of unions, observers, and a forthcoming decision affecting workers and trade rules. The text is heavily corrupted, but indicates discussions on wage futures, belt contracts, and regulatory actions by a general.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Burns and Johnson with unclear sailors and dates. The passage hints at a meeting or event tied to a ship or race but lacks coherent details. Names like Aradage and Toonday appear amid broken phrases and misread terms.
An OCR fragment shows late shipping notes and scattered names, places, and numbers. The illegible text mentions ports, rates, fines, and various individuals such as Captain Binion and others, with inconsistent references to locations like Iran, Japan, and China and a jumble of maritime terms.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a partial incident involving a vehicle and time cues. It mentions a person named Walt Cline and a 345 pm reference, but the text is garbled and lacks coherent event details or locations.
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