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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1908
Page
5
A nostalgic column urges readers to spend Christmas at home to revive the old sense of unity and peace. It recalls schooldays, family warmth, and reconciliation, noting the season’s power to heal quarrels and strengthen bonds with kin and neighbors. The piece ends urging, You had better go home this Christmas.
The steamer Guthrie under Captain John Wi Mamis returned to Sydney from Singapore and Java after a voyage averaging 13 knots. It carried 200 tons of maize from Sourabeys, 2000 bags rice, 2000 bags pearl tapioca, spices, and Dutch orchids, with 30 tons mining gear. A severe flood hit Persk, suspending mining there, while reports questioned Northern Territory mining prospects. A southerly squall and a thunderstorm along the NSW coast marked the voyage, with chief mate Bibbing noting the thunder’s impact on the ship.
The University announcement lists New South Wales Rhodes Scholars for 1908 as RG Waddy and Howard Bullock. Waddy placed first while Bullock tied for fourth with Ferguson. Waddy had an appendicitis operation a month before exams. Bullock and Waddy plan to sail to Oxford soon for their scholarships.
The ship traffic reports arrivals from Solomon Islands, Glasgow, Newcastle and Port Macquarie. Vessels include decenter moresby bound for Bristasee, and ships Aléile Murding Deck Balcrow and Captain Thompson from Newcastle with cargoes, plus references to native station plans at Malaita and Milaita.
A chaotic OCR fragment reports vessel names, departures, and arrivals including Cargo ships, steamers, and colonial port calls. It mentions Captain Davies, Captain Beth, and several ships bound for Port Arthur, Newcastle, and Melbourne, with scattered dates and routes across the harbor.
A garbled report discusses Manly charities and a will related to Manlyakeepe Rone Worm. Key names include Karey Foley, Bob Bryant, and "Saws" Baker with references to Rev LM Alley and Grenfell. Sydney-bound shipping details and Cooktown arrival are noted along with fragile case counts.
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