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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1907
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a fiscal debate causing friction with possible opposition in the Upper House. The ministry maintains a temporary lease on its existence as the fiscal question remains unresolved.
The piece argues public functions veer private, urging a court independent of Parliament to decide disputed elections. It cites Australia and Britain, notes party influence, and hopes Parliament enacts this reform during its term, contrasting with current Parliamentary committees and alleged past scandals.
A fragment quoted from the Contemporary Review argues soldiers are barred from firing near the palace yard, restricting any practice beyond ceremonial salutes. The piece notes universal restrictions and the risk of moving against palace security, tying disciplinary limits to royal authority.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to discuss malignant diseases and methods of conveyance with garbled names and references, mentioning corridors of transmission and a figure labeled T. R Peak in Nowra. The readable content is incomplete and nonspecific, limiting clear factual summary.
The Elections and Qualifications Committee of the present State Legislative Assembly has finished its work on general election results and now faces whether it is the proper body to inquire into and decide disputed elections. The discussion stresses fairness to the committee and notes the topic rises above mere parliamentary procedure, comparing to other nations and acknowledging historical practice in New South Wales.
A volatile tariff discussion in the House moves toward Christmas resolution as some protectionists admit earlier dove proposals were farcical while concern grows over raising import duties. The article notes waning support in the House and potential Senate input, with doubts about timing and outcome.
A Hobart hearing under the 1904 Excise Act questions wage fair play. A Bridgewater blacksmith paid 6d per day for a journeyman and 3s6d for a striker, with hoard. The piece debates whether higher taxes should raise wages for incompetent workers and if the policy favors large unions over small employers, risking discrimination against good workers.
The article describes placing 1867 Australian wine bottles beneath a new Albury building’s foundation stone for testing aging qualities. It notes experts’ belief that aged Australian wine improves with time, but cautions storage conditions may affect results. A Harvard professor quips about lack of taste due to no established church in the United States.
In a parliamentary speech the Darwin Tasmanian district is extolled for growth and intellect. The member boasts of the Grisly Anaconda mine and plans to build Australian manufactured machinery, asserting Darwin and Australia as the best in the world amid strong national pride.
A newspaper note reports rare book thefts at the British Museum. A young man’s bag is mentioned as containing a passage to returning the items to lawful owners. The piece references a few years earlier involving a group with four or so valuable selections.
The page highlights a range of Christmas books and winter titles including leatherbound editions, calendars, children's books, bibles, prayers, and pocket editions. Noted vendors or prices show small sums like 1.70 with references to Angie's Robertson and university listings at Castle’s edge.
A terse note reports late cable news received this morning with unclear sources and minimal details. The fragmentary update hints at ongoing coverage but provides no names, places, or concrete events.
A woman threw a bomb at the government offices in Moscow as a high official named Wille rode in the capital. The blast killed the horses and injured the coachman. The governor escaped unharmed. The assailant woman was severely injured and is dying from her injuries.
Mrs Annie Bradley is acquitted of murder in the case involving Senator Arthur Brown. The defense rests on the unwritten law as Brown allegedly seduced Annie Bradley and refused marriage, according to Evening London dispatches from Wednesday.
London report says Lord O'Brien at the Munster Assizes denounced cattle driving as part of an organised crime network. He warned offenders openly deride the law and called for strengthened measures to curb the activity.
Reginald Snowy Baker the Sydney boxer and fighter has had a sharp attack of influenza and pneumonia in London but is out of danger and progressing favorably according to Wednesday Evening reports from the city.
Wireless telegraphic communication between stations in the Right Canton Schwyn and the Canton Vias in Switzerland failed due to the mountainous terrain. Messages from English, French, German, and Bas tian correspondents have been received, indicating persistent transmission difficulties across the region.
In London on Wednesday New Zealand football triumphed over Swinton in a rain soaked game with a 1 to 0 score. The field was mud heavy and both sides scored after the interval. Swinton had led early but New Zealand leveled and claimed the victory amid tough playing conditions.
London wool sales saw lively bidding at the Woolnailer with crossbreds selling well and Merinoes uneven. Yesterday’s results: Nunutarra 84d Doondie 1d Wed Howiong 1d Brookong Na Coongoola 1284 Gunbar 12% Tap pal 19% Plains 1544 Condorno 24a.
London hears Viscount Aoki, Japanese ambassador to the United States, was summoned to Tokyo to discuss emigration to America. He says his return does not show hostility to the United States and that the immigration matter is not serious and will be settled satisfactorily.
Websteray Evening reports London bar silver prices at 21 28d per ounce as the standard rate in today’s market update.
Unclear text fragment mentions Sovereign Remedies and names like Sander and Rome with distorted phrases. No coherent event or clear entities to summarize.
A late cable dispatch reports Britain and allies reacting to a proposed All Red Route scheme. New Zealand signals readiness to fund or shuttle couriers while Australia leans toward support. Commonwealth officials discuss mutual coastal lines and strategic cooperation to avoid economic advantages from delays.
A London report notes Lord Tweedmouth addressing the Lords with remarks on the electorate and the role of elected representatives. The passage mentions his lineage, title, and connections to a prominent London brewing firm Meus and Company.
London reports from Wednesday evening state Der Berg, head of the German Colonial Department, proposes railway development in German East Africa costing about £7,500,000. The plan envisions a canal line and multiple rail routes connecting major ports and inland towns across a vast area with several extensions contemplated.
The article notes President Roosevelt proposing a repeal related to wood pulp used in paper making. It mentions shortages affecting halfpenny newspapers and outlines the Customs duty on ground pulp and chemical wood pulp, with figures per pound discussed in the piece.
London reports a viable supply of American wheat around 64,182,000 bushels, with estimates tied to the Birdstrvet region and projected readiness for exports. The note highlights robust production figures and market expectations amid ongoing trade assessments.
London evening market notes 939 casks of tallow offered with wis sold. Mutton prices quoted at 8s 3d for tip, medium and fine beet varieties show market variation.
Andrew Rodgers sues Hydnay Ferries Limited for 1050 pounds claiming injury when a punt left the gateway causing his horse to bolt and him to fall into the water near Fort Macquarie. Rodgers suffered a dislocated knee and two months recovery. defendant’s counsel Mr. Walker and Mr. Curtis present. Proceedings set for December 7 with further details in the record.
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