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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 16, 1907

Page

6

Railway Smash At Central Station Injures Several Passengers

A suburban train from Homebush crashed into the No 1 platform buffers at Central Station in the morning rush, throwing several passengers from their seats. Eight people were treated for shock and minor injuries. none required hospital admission.Railway staff and police controlled the crowd as an investigation suggested the driver did not brake in time despite the train running on schedule. The damaged platform buffers and surrounding woodwork testified to the force of the impact.

Murh Cebteel Homebush Vlagen Harland No. 2 al Though Neveral Nf. Wilkinson Shark Mini Mayes Prederick-street Asijock D. Massey Elisabeth Altstreet Ashfield Eet Ashfeld Croydon Dulver Mdonagh & Man Railway Department M'Omanzhen Firmen FP Hant Mdonagh Drederick Holland Faiden

Annandale Blasting Case Heard in Jury Court

A jury verdict for 75 pounds was returned in the Annandale blasting dispute. William Nieballs sued the municipality of Annandale claiming damage to property on View Street caused by blasting operations conducted by the council. The case aired in the November 2 court session.

William Nieballs Annandale Coose Ther Dimi

Kicked by a Horse at Taylor's Wharf Incident

Arvhibdid SU Kuerdl, a lateral at Sydney Stevedoring, was kicked on the left leg at Tyree's Wharf Five's Point. Civil Ambulance attended, and he was taken to Tyder Hospital for treatment.

SU Kuerdl Sydney Stevedoring Company Tyyer Wunbegnad Tydver Homrpital

Landmark Chimney at Canterbury Sugar Works Torn Down

Old chimney on Cook's River Canterbury faced gradual demolition after cracks and collapse fears. Workers removed two thirds of coping before danger forced halt. stack finally toppled as the structure proved unstable. Also notes North Coast Co-operative’s monthly butter output and payments totaling £2,000, with tonic pills advertised.

Cook's River Canterbury Old Colongar Uney North Coast Co-operative Company Sand Sie

Match Day Memories On The Hill Cricket Tale

A vivid reminiscence of a hill town cricket match day. Players like Hill Carter Armstrong and Cotter feature as scores climb to 273, 300 runs, with fielding highlights, crowd banter, and police dispersal at dusk capturing a lively, communal sports note.

Carter Coe Hannah Pelder Cxrinn Haslett Cotter Saunders Echance Nox Fane Rhodes

Municipal Accounts Move To New Costlier System

Municipal Accounts report shows a new municipal accounts system will be more elaborate and scientific than current practice. Clerks see benefits in administration but expect higher costs due to expanded staff needs. Resolution passed urging the Local Government Minister to advise councils on the change.

Municipal Clerks” Association

Shipping Arrivals and Departures From December 1

Shipping arrivals list diverse vessels with captains and origins including Desber ih Peters Gel Capain andrews 1 dxpan vin Beieane Trela n y mgek Upolu om and Capeein Marmeesie. Departures note Prometheus to Auckland and Bas Indian to Nemcamie among many routes.

Desber Ih Peters Gel OT Ees Capain Andrews Vin Beieane Trelawny Mgek Upolu Toma Capeein Marmeesie Inia Laer Brochers Linmeed Xem Perthebire Asem Cramer Ram Adeioan Vin Owen FIT Sed Company Amie Seema Nalvon Anderean Camn Fen Haven Allen Taylor and Company Coast & R Company, Limited Amen Slamprain Thas Davies Blen Roind River Cogne Sne Gmupeny Aeeate Pecomier Wodonga Inns Meaburn Queenslend Burne Pip, and Company, Limited Stena Ara Tannin Lone Prometheus Auckland Wakoni Lama Leman Africa Wael Toe San Francisco Nemcamie

Maritime Miscellany High Water and Ship Arrivals

Maritime notes record the steamship Manatau from Newcantie arriving at Wellington and a projected departure for Suva aboard Challenger bound for Sydney. Also listed are other vessels, names, and routes in a compact port bulletin style.

Sydney Cove Manatau Newcantie Wellington WOMUE Challenger Sydney Tate Suva PUI

Notable Christmas Gift Idea for Timely Engraved Match Boxes

Christmas shoppers are urged to consider engraved silver match boxes as economical gifts. The ad promotes initials engraving, mentions a price of 10 shillings 8 pence, and promises refunds if not satisfied. It notes store hours through Wednesday and Saturday.

Wetaraday Saurday

Sydney Mission collection tops last year's total

The Sydney City Mission street collection raised 2623 pounds on Saturday. Some 861 lady collectors participated, and donors gave thirteen sovereigns. The effort far surpassed the previous year’s takings, reflecting strong community support.

Sydney

A Seaman’s Quarrel Ends in Drowning Mystery

Anthony Allen, 23, a seaman on the steamer Palma, drowned after a quarrel with four sailors at Kirribilli wharf. Olsen fell from a boat while attempting to reboard, and Allen, after knocking another seaman off the wharf, also plunged into the water. Despite a search, Allen’s body was recovered the next afternoon by water police.

Hill Barnes Bobbe Booker Noble Rue. Braund Caytalo Vavili Braund Leonard Warwick Armstrong Gunn Clem Australia Ransford Gregory Hare Ste Macartney Rhoges Rhovesy Corbe Mround ‘Bed Rhodes Dobie Anthony Allen Palma Allen Kirribilli Olsen Crow Water

Unclear Oceanic Passenger and Trade Notes From a Turbulent Passage

Fragmentary OCR reads like a ship and port ledger with scattered names and routes. Mentions Melbourne Sydney Brisbane Townsville and Fremantle ports, cargo and passenger mentions, captains, crew and ship names, and delays. Some phrases reference Desdemona Tehh and the La Garry voyage timing and weather note.

Tuesday's Mails From Sydney and Overseas to Adelaide

Shipping notices list mail routes from Sydney to Singapore Hobart Wardell New Britain Manila Hong Kong Japan Bris bane United Kingdom Europe India Mauritius and more with sailings on Strathilan Westralia Ramornins Pring Waldemar Hawk and other vessels. It notes times and connections, with a closing line praising Chamberlain's Tablets for digestion and bowel health.

Matls Cote the .P.O Sydney Singapore Newcastle Strathilan Hobart Westralia Wardell Richmond River Ramornins New Brhals German New Guinea Manila Hongkong Japan Vie Brisbane Pring Waldemar Nelton United Kingdom Cortinent Europe India Mauritius Adelaide Ortona West Australia Albany Ortonal Tasmani Clarence River

Change of Bowling Boots Store Under New Ownership

The long established Bowman's Boot Business at 146 King Street passes to F Macnaught, a veteran retailer linked to Jarretts and other city shoe firms. The shop is refurbished with a wide range of up to date men’s footwear, including imports from American, commercial, and Australian makers. Macnaught promises attentive service and direct access to branded goods at King Street opposite Theatre Royal.

A. Bowman F. Macnauedt

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