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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
8
A long, jumbled transcription discusses the Offences Act and a Bill widening prohibitions on lotteries and gambling. It mentions the Governor, Treasury, and parliamentary actions, with references to penalties including fines and imprisonment. The text cites historic legal phrases and outlines licensing, draws, and enforcement concerns amid a broad legislative debate.
A chaotic but lively report details boxing circles in Sydney with Kelly and Uniolz in focus. It notes arrivals, planned exhibitions, and features at the Olympic Grounds and Stadium, including Burns and Janes, sparring matchups, and a robust program aimed at reopening interest in Australasian boxing.
The rain disrupted the Walker Estate sale in Concord. Messrs Raise and Horne rescheduled the auction for tomorrow at 1 o'clock. The land adjoins the railway line near the proposed route between Strathgel and Concord as part of the estate. An advertisement appears on another page of this issue.
Report from Sydney details discovery of ten or more Chinese stowaways in a cubby on an Eastern mail steamer.Crew and customs hunted the ship, with some aboard to Hong Kong and others rescued on deck. Officials note penalties under the Alien Restriction Act and discuss the high cost to the company if stowaways evade patrols.
Probate granted for the late David Matthew Garnock of Kurineal Bukaiing near Bombala who died October 11. Executors James Garnock and Audree William Garnock to divide the estate among Coralie Eliza Garnock and the children equally. The estate valued at £32428 including real estate and bank funds.
Wollongong Friday reports that eight hour shifts and payment terms at Metropolitan Colliery are among proposals for the next Industrial Agreement. Proposals include small rate and for Dare not clear. Proprietors expected to propose field rate for pillar and abs?ine reductions.
In Melbourne on Friday afternoon a shy Senate considered the Peas ral Capital Bill. Senator Croft of Western Australia proposed an amendment replacing Yass-faober with Csoma-Dalerty. The substitute was supported by Senator Handerson Findley of Victoria and Lyne Wal. General debate then faltered.
A watermain burst shortly after 1 am at the junction of Pitt and Muster streets causing a gushing leak that spurted from a trench dug for electric cables. The Water and Sewerage Board sent a crew to cover the hole about ten inches in diameter, temporarily capping it before permanent repairs. Canterbury Park engagements were scratched for Jolly Acter. In the House of Representatives Premier Fisher said adjournment would occur Tuesday if Estimates passed. A Redfern street incident injured a man after a collision with a lorry. Jean Smith, 25, admitted to hospital with facial and body injuries. The Governor Sir G Le Hunte was announced as Governor of Trinidad and Barbadoes.
Mr Justice Simpson continued the hearing on Minnie Bevan formerly Furness seeking divorce from James Henry Bevan on desertion grounds. The couple lived at Carringford then Drumoyne before he expressed intent to marry another woman Martha Sraith. Petitioner testified to his departure and failure to return, a decree nisi was granted to be moved in about six months.
Helen Isabella Davis petitions for divorce from Jobe Henry Davis after months of searching for him. She states they lived at her father’s house and later moved to Mybourne and Newmantie, with him leaving for work and never returning. The pensioner claims she had no idea why he left, and a final decree remains sought in a future month.
Trisa Amelia Croft formerly Deane filed for divorce from Alfred Herbertraft on grounds of Osremion. The petitioner alleged prior marriage and disputes over support, with claims of abuse and neglect. The court considered whether to dismiss or refer to magistrate for support order, noting the need for proper procedure and potential consent.
In Darlinghurst Judge Docker sentences Alfred Johnson to two years hard labor for burglary in a dwelling. The judge reproaches a criminal life fueled by liquor and notes prior similar charges. Separate offender Conrad De Bello pleads guilty to five charges of obtaining money under false pretenses and three of larceny. sentences to be served concurrently.
The Venables brothers faced trial at Cooma on charges of stealing 11 sheep owned by Victor Fraser and of receiving. The court found Arthur Venables guilty and condemned him. Albert Venables was acquitted, while George Venables was cleared. The judge ruled the jury could find possession and tampering with ear marks as proof of larceny.
Debates in the New South Wales Parliament cover potential early pension payments to elderly citizens before Christmas, the Murray River developments and simultaneous actions across state parliaments. Urgency motions on the Syd Rey Harbor foreshore investiga tion fail. readings on the Registrars Hill Cronulla Trateway project and a 12 month survey proposal are discussed amid ongoing committee reviews and public works funding.
At Goulburn on the second day several dogs and horses competed in events. Notable entries included Flying Fandicat from Togwen, Grace Corn, Highrock, and Black Guari. Races covered weights and times, with multiple dogs and ponies listed among the participants and results showing placements and runners.
A schoolboy named Lewis Termaeno was stabbed near Chavelandetreee Public School during lunch by two classmates with a penknife. He was admitted to Spiney Muephad Lake flarsbon for chest wounds. authorities report the incident occurred near the school as students played outside.
During the voyage of the Loongana from Melbourne to Launceston a recent arrival from South Africa named Charles B. Thompson disappeared, presumed to have fallen overboard. Dr George Read of Watsons Bay was named honorary surgeon to the Merchant Service Guild of Livernook. Mr P M Sulliva, long-time Sydney hotel keeper, died at Lewisham Hospital from Lung’s disease and will be interred at Camp Dellowa Cemetery tomorrow.
A damaged account from Fremantle recalls the Isle of Erin incident with a ship and cargo, noting a 26 October event and a crew member’s family aboard. The report mentions a captain, his wife, and son among the ship’s people amid a late night distress scene and discharge of wares.
A chaotic private market report outlines unusual moves and quotes from unnamed traders and brokers. The fragmented text mentions figures like Lominn, Ken MO Prashnidey, and Duer Ts, with scattered references to buyers, sellers, and assorted entities, amid uncertain market sentiment and indirect notes of transactions.
The bulletin notes warm spell with strong southwesterly winds and variable temperatures influencing coastal and inland areas. Rain is expected in parts of the region with showers near Sydney and Tweed Heads, while chances of rain persist into morning hours at Barrengoes waterway.
An irregular archival fragment outlines a Sydney firm named Farmer & Company Limited and references Anderang Mazor, Wathe watches, and a series of financial figures including 1200 and 8. It mentions works in progress and a Deemer pe Cieboen with notes about strengthening, a Mayr teat Be BOR, and a Moning test. The text is garbled but appears to describe project estimates, expenditures, and upcoming tasks with limited legible dates or places.
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