This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
4
A fragmented report discusses a deadly pea rifle case linked to Waterton and a jury debate. It references officials, regional politics, and a public safety debate surrounding firearm incidents and the ensuing investigations.
Fragmentary notes describe road conditions and traffic buildup in the western suburbs with mentions of detours and slow movement. Portions reference weather effects, municipal actions, and anticipated repairs affecting commuters.
A fragmented review describes a stage production titled Dr Glynn Adventure with acts and performers including Vera, Miss Vera, Mrs Rippendale, Mr Pyle, Mel Melony, and others. It mentions Fletcher, Heink Meeeleal Vownpeag, and a supporting cast, with Vibers tears and a Jovcomb orchestra under Mr Dewan Intimeces. The piece notes the acting and musical contributions shaping the show.
Fragmentary OCR item mentioning various names and places with errors. It references Leperiel amt Korat university and ewes Vienum with unclear connections. No coherent event or action can be established for a fuller card.
Mining in the district shows limited activity with several operations expanding or suspending. The Otober Prospecting firms including Hukor's Mining and Ore Treatment Company face unprofitable returns, while prospects like Mount Carrington Copper Mine and Rainbow Mine show varied progress, new formations, and potential for ore extraction as firms push ahead with development and plant installations.
City surveyor Gordon defends wood block street surfaces in Sydney while drivers blame council for slicks. He notes annual £1800 cost of block maintenance and argues watering and wear affect care, urging better road-drivers education and street details amid complaints about slippery blocks and hazards to horses and carts.
Juda Backbouw chaired the Anniversary Ragada Committee meeting at the Hotel Austrailia Sranry on Wednesday August 1st to add scratch races for 101 and its boats. The sailing team appointed included Judeo Y 3 Adems as starters B de Grana acu FP Jones as record keepers and W J Brownam 3 Flaherty as Humekeepers FR Lamas W J Donovan and T J Mullall as mixpurva. Rengan was named clerk of course J T M'Carthy and P N B were proeliied that the boats outste a radians of 26 miles from Sydney should be received free of the usual entrance dues.
Joseph Pepper of Waverley saw a young woman collapse in Centennial Park on Wednesday. The woman, identified by paramedics as Kitty Carr of Forbes Street City, was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital. A cup and a rattly item smelling of lemon were found near her.
In a Mawarra council meeting the Illawarra Progress Association discussed widening Redfern ramp access and spurring early trains to connect with Tinwarra Nine services and the Northern Line. They noted no half hourly service was justified and requested railway officials to enforce the stock act and expedite flameion works on Chol e River and Wolli Creek. Delegates urged urgent Railway Commission attention to funeral services and overall rail improvements.
A proposed Adelaide to Melbourne cycle relay by Dunlop contemplates routing inland along the Aeaert and possibly via Mount Gambler Sar raroorte Apsley Harrow and Hamilton into Bajlarat. If feasible with six cycles for Ihly station the plan could extend the distance by about 8 miles and change the Dunlop tour to a new path with details to follow.
The Journeymen Farriers Union plans to apply under the Industrial Disputes Act to rescind the award and common rule set on March 1, 190. Objections may be filed no later than February U. They argue trade conditions have altered, living costs risen, business profits improved, and that a Wake Board investigation and new award are desirable.
An OCR fragment markets Nestle's Milk Food as nourishing and appealing to consumers seeking vitality. Language emphasizes longevity and wellness though the text is fragmented and partly unclear. The item reflects a mid century advertisement style promoting infant or dietary products.
Government Tramway Department workers held an annnunt picnic at Clontarf on Tuesday. Steamers carried about 1600 to the Rounda. heavy rain and a thunderstorm disrupted events though the programme resumed later. A southerly gale hindered return trips, and a man named Che Mas threatened officials and was escorted off by two constables for disorder. The dancing pavilion drew many despite the heat.
An entertainment was given on Wednesday evening at the Masonic Hall Castlereagh Street by the pupils of Miss Amy Price teacher of elocution. There was a large attendance and a long diverse programme of songs readings tableaux sketches and dialogues rendered by the pupils directed by Miss Price with Miss May O Grady as accompanist.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.