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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
14
The item notes a dated edition of The Evening News FIDNET from Saturday December 6 1908. It provides no readable event details, names, places, or outcomes beyond the publication date and newspaper title.
A fragmented early report discusses housing crowding and possible reforms. It notes cramped family living and calls for better accommodations as cities eye new living arrangements and the idea of multi family dwellings, predicting social shifts and rising pressure for change.
A writer argues that flats strip homes of warmth and privacy, fearing a beehive future. He envisions future cities with reduced urban cores, mountain living, fast transport, and dense suburbs, while noting older European towns show crowded housing persists. The piece stresses that English "home" remains a unique concept.
A London trade journal weighs sartorial judgments over artistic merit at the Royal Academy exhibition. Critics fault a portrait of Mr Balfour for scalloped trousers and an overly long coat, arguing attire distracts from painting quality and the sitter’s likeness.
A historical column argues for beautifying telegraph poles with color and design, suggesting varied styles for Strathfield Polls Point and Watson's Bus, while noting wires must remain underground or risk insulation damage. The piece cites artistry and practicality, urging municipal reform toward the “city beautiful” ideal.
Edith Mary Whitehead formerly Nugent sought a divorce from George Robart Whitehead in Sydney’s Divorce Court on grounds of desertion. She testified he left after a theatre outing and later disappeared with her laundry. He later asked for tram money and left for Neutral Bay. decree nisi granted with six months to move absolute.
Annie Godden formerly Keevers sues for divorce on adultery grounds. She married the respondent November 4 1900 at Sydney. They lived in Newcross for 12 months then separated. She learned of a child and another woman in Sydney. After years apart she returned to Jamberoo, later met him again in Sydney, and learned he kept a girl. They lived apart briefly, then reconciled in 1908 but separated again. A decree nisi was granted to be made absolute in six months.
A robbery occurred at the Railway Station Moogabri on Thursday night totaling £20 stolen. The cash comprised £230 in notes, £25 in old coins, and the remaining £26 in silver. The bag was forwarded by train from the Man Worth branch of the Union Bank of Australia to Mr J J Poole Curlewin but was dropped near Boxcabri and never recovered. Police were notified and a detective will visit the area to investigate.
The Beach and Parka Committee of the Waver ley Council considers a bogey hole near Bondi Baths. The matter will be brought before the council which is to be asked to approve a 100 expenditure on the work. Beachgoers and bath users welcome the proposed bogey hole.
An old catalog-style ad promotes Pipes Pouches Tobacco Jars Cigar Cures and accessories from A Saunders Jeweller Sydney. It touts variety of items with prices and urges readers to visit the shop near the Mallway Station, touting a pre Christmas postcard offer and late Saturday hours.
A garbled OCR fragment highlights a celebratory event for CiAE figures with mentions of Gelgh Maetated and related attendees. The readable parts hint at a formal reception or festivity honoring prominent participants within a named organization.
London reports from the Paris Daily Telegraph corresp ndent that Austria is reinforcing the south with 7 000 troops while Great Britain France and Russia prepare to press for an accord. Serbia’s prompt compliance with appeals is noted amid growing European tension.
London reports a Bridah Consul and a concession proposal for islands named Duele Elizabeth Henderson Ono in the Low Archipelago. Descriptions note Duele near Pitcairn, an uninhabited coral atoll with a central lagoon, and Elizabeth, Henderson, and Ono as elongated atolls or islets with sparse vegetation and clear waters.
London reports the Haytian rebellion turmoil at Port-au-Prince where clashes erupted among rioters and shops were damaged. General Potterta led soldiers to quell the mob restoring order, though rioters seized some trunks containing £6000. General Alexis warned of danger but escaped with few trunks captured by assailants.
A large influential committee, open to all parties, forms in London to oppose extending suffrage to women. The body aims to coordinate opposition and argues against giving women voting rights. The move highlights persistent resistance across political divides and mobilizes a broad platform to challenge reform efforts.
London wool sale report shows Ula evening Lusizens inactive but prices moved. Yesterday’s prices realised include Goun 13 1/2d Warrans 9 1/2d Wolting 12 4d Coreena 12 4d Mutt 10 1/2d Marroo 12 6d Orel 0d Gear sad.
Brigands seized Herr Hermann Nowfeld of Holdstadt in the Caucasus and evacuated him to Perovsk. They refused 2000 pounds in ransom, demanded double. Mounted police with two machine guns bombarded the village and killed the ring leaders. Nowfeld was uninjured and rescued after throwing himself to the ground.
London market report notes bar silver priced at ten and a half million per ounce mansard, with Friday evening quotation.
London reports Friday evening that the cabinet united to abandon the Education Bill. The decision followed difficulty in arranging contracting voters and forming a workable compromise.
Aezmet Prichard, 24.4, employed at the Colocial Seger Company’s works in Pyrmont, fell twenty feet and was taken to Mesblia. He uttered Cen the back and left Sar was be et' nee to mr. Raat tha vehicle, Clmacce of.
The report outlines details of one hundred and ninety eight IMI grants and the journey of immigrants to Australia. It mentions Labor and domestic roles, a weather event, and a letter from Sydney describing opportunities and challenges for workers arriving in New South Wales.
An enthusiastic young Devon farmer, described in rugged, sunburned terms, exchanges a cheerful greeting with a reporter and discusses plans to seek work at the dairy, reflecting rural life and local pride amid travel and village manners.
Arthur Edward Such, 19, an artist from Paddington, was found unconscious in a bath at Grewmore Road. A doctor could not save him. it is believed the death followed an epilepsy attack. The incident occurred shortly after the bath and was witnessed by his brother.
The popular boot shop at 109 King Street Pork Street Sydney offers over 50 styles and terms to fit all budgets. Gent’s boot repairs are available at moderate rates, with a catalog requested for further details.
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