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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1908
Page
8
Arent Beats Webb By Ten Lengths In World Championship
In smooth water conditions on the river the world championship s results favor Arent over Webb. The favored Webb faced a clear defeat as Arent dominated the race finishing ahead by about ten lengths and delivering a superior performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avlin Webb
Dick Arent
Helsin
Aravine
Trieteter
Oes
Tavors Webb
Queensland Wins Turbulent River Match At Warmer River
Queensland batted first and tallied 166 with strong One-Day doublets from Crouch and Hartigan. New South Wales chased but fell short as Deane and Mayes restricted runs. the day ended with Queensland preserving a slim lead and the river spectators noting the dramatic pace and weather interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayes
Ad Nisnolts
Stewart
Hayes H. Goddard
Kelleway
Jonneos
Brown
Mlaren
Gerry
Ryans
Hayes J. Bent
Hayes
Sandriessen
Unclear race ends with praise for Arnst's performance
Spectators praised Arnst after a tense race noting Sven’s supporters hailed his reveal as beyond trifling. The crowd split between disappointment and awe as Arnst received a grand ovation for a performance many called a marvel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnst
Missing Bag Of Money Sparks Arrest In Tamworth
In Tamworth on Tuesday Frank Kewin a heat eraser in PG Smith and Compans story was arrested after Mrs Marker of Rieti reported a missing bag of money. Kewin allegedly admitted to Sergeant Caldwell that he took the money and hid it in the back yard. He is described as a married man with several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamworth
Frank Kewin
Caldwell
Kewia
Tadders
Batore
Kempsey Robbery Reported At Warnston Residence
A break in at the Warnston home of Mrs T G Vivers near Kempsey occurred last Tuesday afternoon or earlier, with a quantity of jewellery valued at £50 stolen. Police have been notified and are investigating injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kempsey
T. G. Vivers
Warnston
Jona
Missing Lady From Burra Gurang Appears In Sydney
Mrs Thoms Henderson, a resident of Burra Gurang near Camden Westher Lome, disappeared about a fortnight ago during a visit to Sydney. Her relatives have not heard from her since arrival in the metropolis and have contacted the detective office by Phillip Street. Henderson is about 15 years old and was last seen wearing two dark dresses and a bonnet. She is described as eccentric and prone to speaking about Scotland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoms Henderson
Burra~ Gurang
Camden
Westher Lome
Sydary
Mecropolia
Baye
Phillip
Additional Mails Close Times Altered at Sydney Office
Mails to New Britain German New Guinea Yap Manila Hong Kong and Japan will close tomorrow at the Sydney P O with changes to Auckland and Launceston cutoffs. Bellinger Heads near Rosedale now 7 pm instead of 4 pm. Pik Auckland 2 pm instead of 1 pm. Launceston closes 6 pm tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O P.O
Sydney
New Britain
Auckland
Navva
Launceston
Uralla
Sydney Wool Sales Show Record Daggers of Heavy Bales
Two exceptionally heavy catatomies totaling 12287 bales were offered at the Wool Exchange on Gridge Street. Dalgety and Co and Gold Company's offerings led trading with top greasy at 13 1 2d and 21 4d respectively. Good clearances achieved. Disturbances at Penrith church school and a lamp fire reported. Mr L A B Wade returns to Sydney. Justice Street orders winding up of North Sydney Transe Cooperative Society Limited with a liquidator appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Wool Exchange
Monms
City
Dalgety
Togue
Dales
Gold Company
Campans
Church of England
Penrith
L.A. B. Wade
Adelaide
South Africa
Equity
Justice Street
North Sydney
Divorce Court Hearing Over Restitution of Conjugal Rights
Justice Sluysna presides as James Sun Jobson seeks a divorce from Annie Du Chan Sin Jobson formerly Cigger alleging abandonment and assaults after years of marriage started in January 14% in Sydney. The petitioner claims she left after a dispute during a trip to China and Japan and later refused return. the case adjourned for further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Sluysna
James Sun Jobson
Visitar
Chinese Herald
Qued
Annie Duchan Sin Jobson
Cigger
W. J. Serader
Sydney
China
Japan
Coutin
Maggie
Teaveliing Theatre
Divorce Petition Seeks Desertion Relief in Brisbane Marriage
Margaret Quinn formerly Stevenenm petitions for divorce from John Quine on desertion grounds. She states they married in March 1888 in Brisbane per Roman Catholic records, then moved to Sydney from Queensland. She alleges he turned her and the children out of doors and last saw him in March 1905. Decree nisi granted with absolute move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Quinn
Tragedy in Victoria Man Charged With Murder
Tragic report from Melbourne states Mrs. Robert Scott 25 manager of the Spring Gully Dredge was found dead in Sprime Gully Creek Fryeretown. Her husband is arrested on murder charges. A 1-year-old daughter testified seeing her father strike her mother and witnesses recall a shot heard while a rowing boat approached. An inquest will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Castlemeaine
Robert Scot
Anager
Spring Gully
Sprime Gully
Fryeretown
Scotts Hasmarty
Auburn Murder Libel Case Continues At Trial
In Auburn a murder libel case resumes with testimony from William Jackson and Sophia Jackson supporting the alleged libel statements. The defense contends the plaintiff seeks damages without reputational injury, urging the jury toward a verdict for one farthing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jackson
William Alfred James Jackson
Orchartist killed at Balmain
Henry Lovell a cartman residing at Wall's Lane Marstiett was killed at Balmain this morning while trying to stop a bolting horse. He was unloading goods at Wood and Company's establishments in Darling Street when the horse reared and Bolted. Lovell pursued the reins and was struck by the wheel and run over. He was taken to Balmain District Hospital with internal injuries and died within hours of admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lovell
Wall's Lane
Marstiett
Bal~main
Lovell
Wood and Company
Darlingshrest
Isid
Balmain
Late Shipping Arrivals and Departures Across Ports
Shipping notices list arrivals from New South Wales and New Zealand ports with captains and companies including EM, Neville, and Langley Brothers, detailing vessels from Manning River, Tweed River, and Hobart. Departures note cycles for Newcastle fiver and Clarence River routes, with multiple agents and companies involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trerembor Hawk Ghostons
Captain Meliom
Tram Bors Stephens
Stewenstin
Newasilang
Company
Amen
Arehar
Newcarte
Newatatie
HKSS
Coomany, Limited
Arin
Catal Dhlitipssa
Laity England
Land Hss
Trandoreh Gah
Cancale Evanson
New Yorke
Porta. GA
Parkes
Steno Yyne Tyne
Neville
Soom Wee
Njamton
New Zealand
Unio Sea Patty
Tater
Thiampsia
Sre Newcasle
Corre Lunnar
Attor
Fergason
Tweed River
Langley Brothers
Moruya
Swaneyn
Shain Caakte Lhd
Torre Lys
Permusan
Manning River Lanelay Biotherm
Agente
Willspeade
Davai Bnaelain
South Cme T
Campany
Burrembaetig
Parker
Come Pans
Wepartores
Hobart
Fats
Mantle
Newcastle
Nourebar Oy
Clarence
Newcaste
Tur Macleay Treen
Mooraboot
Encanto
Weather forecast with winds and rain likely
The report notes strong winds and heavy rain in the western region with coastal and urban concerns. It mentions a town clerk appointment pending examination after four applications were received for the post.
Parliament Debates Mineral Wealth and Battery Subsidies
In a continuing session the Legislative Assembly debates mineral wealth development for New South Wales. Mr Mercer questions expenditure on opening mineral fields and Mr Touch notes the extensive mineral resources, urging practical support for mining and battery services amid concerns over costs and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Assembly
Mercer
Touch Sid
New South Wales
Caney
Chartion
Maining
Tecoub
Esa
Nady Kelly
Mr. Waa
Wwe
Kelly
Copper and metal market report from London and Melbourne
The item lists a crowded array of copper and zinc trades, buyers and sellers, across London and Melbourne exchanges with prices, parities, and lots. It notes weaker tones for some copper lines and details numerous named buyers such as Mount Eljoth, Lyell, and Great Boulder with varied bids and sales across multiple firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Telco Eld
Stokoh
Broken Mill
Pais
Maun Elion
Hampden
Moist Lyell
Piyer
Great Faber
Elle
Zinc Corporation
Ordinnary
Caitlagoe
Eon
Sullurie
Mung
Hinwile
Chafier
Middley
Ereerprance
Droya Alter
Lake View
Mount Eljoth
Adelaite
Pirst
Eam
Wadlarwa
Aby BA
Tha
Dividamil
OK Cooper Huserts Kt
S47
Brust
Jon Buser
Sts
Alia Foon
Tae
Junetlan
Salex
Syaney
Firvash
Mount Misreul
Burns, Phitn. and Company
E Meal and Gray
Kylow Coppel
Urokey Hill
South
Rom
Tau
Gohilen
Drewlal
Sydner View
Elon
Ad Mauk
Sérihed
Miller
Foulscee Company
Buyar
Arligr
Werldian
Praterensial
ceTier
Daignte
UA Dafuedle
Sarva Clark Aid
Silve Fie
Mlvedens
Way
Mellee
Bory Dock
Permaseb
Piper St Td
Millar Se Bie
O.K
Tasyer
BA Teller
Biger Ie
Elleasen Thy
Buyer
Ty Lid
Atler Ser Vulcan
Hock
Sefine Tho
Lonk
Aillyr Fas
Jenin
Buger Za M
Aelitr Te
Dutienion Norek
Tuyes
Norch Firoken Hil
Wellur
Selieh
Marden
Buy Ir
Willey Aie
Hardin Central Spas
Wiber
Mina
Feon
de Pallae
le Ty Darius Wea Iaid
Ae Wl
Aifife Teuny
Mowat Daved
Odeldenisad
Dayer Megatlanta
Ewe Wen Centrat
Wyile Greek
de M
Buser
Mount Tered
Boric Dude
Quel Crows Reet
Vietarz
Tan
Zoulh Gleimre
Monk Jaina
Bouynr
I Dyer
Tan Wotler
Great Boutter
Eetler
Jomid
Wayer
Porsever
Kies
Aller
Ralgurst
Keller
South Kalaurl
Aver
Sandstone
Duzer
Sydney
Derseversuer
Droken Mill South Toon
Tis
Moun
Morgan
Gil
Bank of New South Wales
Kylee Cowper
Cay
Sybney
Débenturen
Adelaide
Mal Joy
Tritish
Clatier
Mannane
Mala Rey
Great Boulder
Melbourne
South Broken
Chingon
Ge Elliott
Mwgregor
Ge Wi Byell
Lyell
Griaele
Nugwets Ajax
Cassiina
Squatter Admiral Elevation Reported in Armidale
In Armidale on Tuesday local reports claim Captain Cartes of the Carter Brothers line at Linton and Ermira Street has been advanced to rear admiral on the retired list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armidale
Weet Has Bros
Cartes
Mrm
Carter Brothers
Linton
Ermira Sta. Loss
Reair
Armidale Murder Ledger Sparks Unclear Read
An unclear OCR fragment references an Armidale murder with scattered proper nouns and phrases including Armot King and Parramealta. The text mentions custody, a press figure, and a person named Leary, but the overall event details are garbled and not coherent.
Unclear OCR Item on Emints and Loans
Fragmentary text mentions Emints, Tob Lary, 1% memo, and various garbled names. No coherent event or entities clearly identifiable. Unable to determine a specific news item, date, or location from the readable material.
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Arthur Rickard and Co., Ltd
Ty Shee Nai
Don
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