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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1908
Page
11
A garbled ad promises great value on portraits with large enlargements and framed mounts. It touts decades of reputation, factory pricing, and a special Monday through weekend open schedule, urging customers to secure orders for Christmas with minimal extra charges and varied panel and portrait sizes.
A Johannesburg officer Trooper Eagle died from wounds after a fierce hand to hand struggle with a lioness in Transvaal. He and a companion were attacked while pursuing a lioness and cubs. Dutch miners arrived to distract the beast allowing Eagle to hold the animal at bay before succumbing to blood poisoning.
Bellinden Tuesday reports Jno James Keogh a long time farmer died after a sulky overturned into the bed of the river on a Sunday drive with his wife and 13 year old son. Mrs Keogh suffered serious injuries and may die. Their horse balked on a narrow stretch as an animal crossed. The son escaped unharmed. The dying man whispered not to bother and died minutes later. The family has resided in the district for 40 years and officials suspect shock as a principal cause given his poor health prior to the accident.
In Sydney District Court this morning Judge Backhouse weighed jurisdiction over the Loch Lomond inquiry. Crown counsel argued wreckage off New Zealand coast tied to the vessel but witnesses and company officials offered no further evidence after noting the last sighting at Newcastle. The court tentatively found no jurisdiction without a direct New South Wales connection and adjourned proceedings.
Seaman William Dyer, 35, appeared at Valar Police Court charged with possessing opium tins without a certificate. He was seen in King Street at 3:40 p.m. with two parcels headed to his ship the Cooma. Inside were 20 tins of opium valued at £4 each. Dyer was fined £25 or four months hard labor. The opium was confiscated.
Erle Gil 17 employed at Messrs William Brooks printers 17 Carbereagh Street City had right hand drawn into a machine at the works. Workmen halted the machine but his arm was torn off. He collapsed and was taken to Sydney Hospital where Dr Ritcin admitted him in a serious condition. He resides with his parents at 28 Beattie Street Balmal.
Measen William Farmer and Company of Sydney secured an order valued at 210,000 for two magnificent jewel sets. One features all diamonds, the other emeralds and diamonds, described as among the finest in the Commonwealth for a prominent Sydney society lady. The display includes a diamond necklace with five drops, a back row of diamonds, two pendants, an emerald pendant, and multiple bracelets and bangles set with diamonds and emeralds.
During the lunch hour on Monday, a cash box was taken from the office of Lobban and Lobban at 142 King Street. The box contained £4 in money. Police have the matter and are making inquiries.
The steamer Orara left Sydney on Monday for Byron Bay with 100 excursionists from across New South Wales aboard plus returning North Coast residents. The Yu'gilbar bound for Mackay River is also well booked.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a garden of roses, a bank and a George street block. The readable items include a reference to a tract or street names and partial terms suggesting local properties or events, but critical details are missing.
In Water Summons Court, John Opus faced charges for speeding beyond sight miles per hour. The record notes the incident near St Mary's Cathedral around December, with a fine imposed plus costs. The proceeding was overseen by Superior Public School on a Friday, under an official presiding officer.
A body found in the river near Wee Waa is identified as Johnston a traveling ladder dealer with a horse and van. He traveled with a man named De Soman from Gunnedah through Narrabri and Wee Waa. Police traced horses and a wagon linked to Johnston sold to Hogan. A suspect aged 18 was arrested at Pilliga with ties to the case. the vehicle and wagon brake match Yar sold to Hogan.
Trade union members of the Trolley Draymen and Caretakers Union contributed to a fund aiding widows orphans and disabled members. Secretary Mr M J Connston reported over £69 184 collected so far, with eight years of prior efforts totaling £1330 and annual Christmas drives, 1905 £40, 1908 £4 etc. There are 1300 union members.
The Cadets instructional school for cadet officers will be held in Sydney during January. Major Dore will lead the camp with the Senior Cadets, boasting 534 strong from public schools. Inspectors and officers included Major Buchanan and Captain Stacey Waddy. About 700 people visited the camp. Band performances and trench drills marked the event despite rain.
A young country-bred man at Her Majesty's endured a comic breakdown during The Merry Widow causing a false tooth set to eject into the bakery stairs below. Cleaners found the denture this morning, and the owner explained he laughed so hard the plate dislodged. The manager reports no one was harmed or identified in the fall.
The AM Company announces the Suva boat from Lamb Street Wharf Darling Harbour will depart in the afternoon tomorrow with no following passengers. The list of names Mr A F Smith Mr B C Witham Mr C G Barshy Mr and Mrs Sanderson and Mr Abissai appears as part of the cross-checked roster.
An advertisement extols Bander and Sons Eucalypt Extract as superior to rival products due to full experience and careful manufacture. It promises safety and reliability unlike crude extracts and notes a recent report on immoral use and a legal action.
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