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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1907
Page
7
Hansa announces first prize of £50 second prize £30 for the limerick contest. Judges' decision final. Entries must be in by 20 January. Extra prizes include a special prize of £45. Multiple entries allowed with five red bands per submission. Storekeeper names may earn a prize.
At the Old Bailey the trial of Robert Wood for the murder of Emily Dimmock concluded with a Not Guilty verdict. Crowds cheered as Wood left the court. Evidence was largely circumstantial and witnesses contradicted key allegations. The case adds to London’s ongoing crime commentary and public unease.
A letter from the Professional Musicians Association read at the Sydney Labor Council alleged unfair treatment by unions and leagues for hiring nonunionists for concerts and social events. It urged unions to press employers to favor union musicians while noting women increasingly work in the field and are paid similar wages. The council resolved to issue a fair use list targeting establishments paying low wages and employing nonunionists, urging unions to boycott them.
Shipping notices show Saturday mail routes from OPO Fynney to Hobart Utam Newcastle Noos Day Tea Gardens Nambucca Heads Mocksville Richamund Dellinger Clarence River Were Aumratia Adelaide Fremantle Capetows Adelaide Natch Waxcot Mahan Bechan North-Weel Tasmania Melbourne and related transshipment details. Read details from the vessel name and port calls as listed in the card.
A historical feature narrates New Yorks Night Police Court, its bustling midnight scene, the mix of cases and characters, and the judge's humane approach. It contrasts night justice with day courts, notes noisy elevated trains, and recalls a dramatic mischief episode and the court’s impact on crime and police revenue.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Night Court system intended to prevent repeated tragedies by instantly bringing arrested women before a magistrate for examination. The text asserts a vow to enforce orderly procedure and cooperation to ensure public safety.
The New South Wales Fisheries Board reports on the Sydney fish markets for the week ending December 14. Markets at Redfern Manly Wharf Newcastle and Port Stephens show varied baskets and counts of fish oysters prawns and crayfish with many consignments from Richmond River Clarence River and Hastings River. A portion of Redfern stock was condemned for consumption and several towns reported specific basket counts and product types including fish crayfish oysters prawns and bagged items.
A London shopkeeper warns of new theft devices used by jewel thieves. Mechanical alarms hidden in drawers and concealed mirrors trigger alarms when customers handle items, with electrical platforms and timed trays designed to trap suspects. The manager recalls installing such a system after a recent burglary scare and notes the danger of casual hand-to-wallet exchanges.
The New South Wales Hardware Association held a meeting at its club rooms in Adams Chambers George Street with Clarke as chair. Members from hardware firms showed support though attendance lacked enthusiasm as plans for improvement, a central meeting room, and member registration were discussed.
Colonial Treasurer Sir Waddell told the Legislative Assembly that 20 million passages are conveyed annually by tram to Milson's Point. Tickets issued to Milson's Point totaled 573,850 in the year ending September 20. For the year to June 30 last, 5286 season tickets were issued between Milson's Point and Hornsby.
An analysis of how physical beauty challenges reproduction in portraiture. It argues that mere attributes fail to define the perfect woman, needing soul and personality, while photographers wrestle with capturing enduring likeness amid evolving tastes and patronage.
In a tense scene the crowd roars as a pivotal moment unfolds with Hawker and teammates delivering a dramatic chase. Spectators recount the thrill of a near run, the crowd’s cheers echoing through the stands as rivals falter and pride swells. The narrative captures the pulse of a decisive over and a dramatic finish.
The Geological Survey notes the range of habitable land is surprisingly narrow with Southern California and nearby regions cited as extremes. The piece mentions elevations around 14,500 feet and the contrasting valley depths, highlighting the globe’s small habitable belt and geologic contrasts.
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