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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1907
Page
4
Competition versus unemployment in British socialist debate
A Socialist MP Mr Pete Curran argued against unemployment cures from anti competition reforms. He warned that denying competition in commerce would erase individual advancement and force equal pay for all work, claiming competition drives progress despite its flaws. The piece notes his view contrasts with state driven equality and discusses the broader party stance on competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Curran
Lowia Blane
Great Britain
Ike
High Court to Define Meaning of Australia Constitution
The High Court will soon hear appeals in Melbourne and Sydney to interpret portions of the Australian Constitution Act. The Millet case questions whether the Commonwealth can levy duties on goods used by a State Government, while another matter tests the Commonwealth's right to impose duties on imported goods for state use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mt Supreme Court
Australia
Sydney
Melbourne
High Court of Australia
Commonwealth
High Court
New South Wales
Commonwealth Ministry
Kosciuszko Waltz Teases Dalgety Debate In Australia
The piece mocks the government’s Dalgety and Kosciuszko Capital site choices. It notes the Dalgety mounting delay, calls the Kosciuszko affair a political dance, and links a new “Dawn on Kosciuszko Waltz” to ministerial actions under Mr Chapman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billyeack
Howler Am
Billy Coke
Thomas William Coke
Norfolk
Australia
Commonwealth
Dalgety
Mount Kos-chusko
Elso
Chapman
Koseluska Waltz
Drury Case Burial at Highgate Cemetery Opens with Crowd
London Monday Evening reports the Highgate Cemetery plot opened under a canal-stated faculty. A Red bearded man’s body was laid, a plate engraved with a name read aloud. Two hundred police guarded dawn rites as no spectators were granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
C. Deuce
Highgate Cemetery
Canalstory Court of London
Charles’ Firuce
Tristram
The
Judes
New Municipal Laws and Weather Forecast Reflected in 1900s Text
The article discusses the start of a New Year with changes to municipal governance under the Locus Government Act. It notes aldermen retiring, provisional lists for elections, and penalties for false information. It also weaves in a weather forecast and guidance from officials about upcoming voting, terms, and procedural details for council seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belair
Fala
Livesveara
Pounell Clarks
Ginte
Elec
Revision Court
Merision Cour
Apt
Nitize
Prigay
Nery
Cauunifeeball
Rompany
Genhia
Viborg Manifesto and Russian Duma Crisis in London
A damaged report recounts the Viborg Manifesto signed by members of the Russian Duma in support of popular representation. It notes the Duma’s dissolution on July 22 and mentions figures like M Ramisvili and M Mourominov, with London discussions by British officials and exiled leaders. The piece portrays political tension over reform, funds, and parliamentary legitimacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ihal
Viborg Winitvale
St Peters Bufe
Lindatemve
He Uriel
Fineland
Vaeb Cate
M. Ramisvili
bell-Babnerman
Encent
Rususian Court of Justice
M — Mourominom
Moscow
LW Obie Miniestry
Duma
Jalyr
oMoe
Flaallin
Dima Afl-Rwatils Ensemblen
Viborg
Floranil
Ujssund
Elena
Suapenstane
Tima
Ranagrisas
Pramier
Irish Problem in London Debates Over Devolution
Read text reports Sir Antony Macdonnell and Sir Augustiny Birrell clash over Ireland devolution details. Cabinet remains split as Macdonnell is refused support for a new show of devolution. Birrell proceeds with related measures independently amid disagreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Anony Macdonnell
Unier-Riereture
Ireland
Antony Macdonnell
Augustiny Birrell
Birrell
Treatment of a Patient in a 19th Century Hospital Case
Fragmentary account describes a patient brought to a hospital by a hunter two days earlier, observed in a ward, and dying the next day of poisoning. Witnesses recount inability to examine fully, with disputes over care and discharge. The hospital staff and family discuss the patient’s condition and the events surrounding her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Francis
Wudat
Bylug
Anil
Bul
Christy Max Pay
Bones
Obarryation
Wood
Abe
Tim Hark
The Druce Case and Its Curious Eccentric Duke
The Druce case inspires speculation on a Duke of Fornland who doubles as a draper, a wealthily eccentric figure whose actions blur lines between theater, crime, and speculation. Some insist no corpse was buried, while believers cling to conspiracy theories about a Take-Druce double and a staged tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Druce Case
Duke of
Keene
Druce
The Zulu Trouble in Natal and London Dialogues
The Zulu chief Silwane persuades the Natal government he denied Zuhi overture and ally requests. He shows intent to curb revolt, claiming a powerful following estimated around 10 000. The dialogue hints at tense relations between Silwane and colonial authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Silwane
Natal
Perrone
Silwaur
Naand
Sam M'Vey Beats Scales in London Title Fight
Boxing report from London notes Sam M'Vey the California champion defeating English challenger Jack Scales in a brisk bout. M'Vey, a large Black fighter, arrived in London seeking market appeal while Scales, from Bethnal Green, had recent points loss to Bea Taylor at Wonderland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sam M'Vey
California
Jack Scalls
England
America
Jack Sculse
Wonderland
Bea Taylor
Woolwic
Suez Canal High Charges Spark NZ Premier’s Call
Sir Joseph Worl, New Zealand Premier, warned that high tolls on Suez Canal shipments threaten New Zealand and Australia's trade. He urged reform and noted support for a future Panama Canal to reduce costs and open routes for New Zealand products to the old land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sura
Joseph Worl
New Zealand
Joseph
England
Rend
Avariee Tarantinwe
Australia
Board of Control
Suez Canal
Panama Canal
Delayed Victorian Letter Finally Reaches Havelock Farmer
A Secretary of Agriculture letter to a farmer at Havelock Victoria delayed for five months after touring the state. The farmer sent payment for seed potatoes, the postal note was returned, and the missive was held by Elmhurst postmaster before reaching the addressee. The parcel carried about a dozen postal marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Agriculture
Havelock
Maryborough
Victoria
Ume
Atelier
Elmshurst
Addisasre
Strand Site Decision Delays Commonwealth Office Tie
The London County Council demands a strand tie of 16 inches per foot for the Commonwealth Office instead of 13 8 64 offered and requires the Commonwealth to accept an additional depth of 10 feet, stalling progress at The Strand site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
London County Council
Strand
Commonwealth Office
Commonwealth
War silver price in London today quoted at 25014d
London market report shows war silver at 25 014 pence per ounce standard on Monday evening. Strong demand and currency effects push bullion prices higher amid ongoing conflict tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wheat afloat and shipment figures for Europe
London reports the wheat afloat for the United Kingdom at 200,000 quarters and for the Continent at 1,000 quarters. Last week American wheat shipments to Europe from Atlantic ports totaled 4,000 quarters and from Pacific ports 24,000 quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United Kingdom
Continent
Europe
Atlantic
Two Sovereign Medicines Promoted by Victoria Court
A fragment notes a Victorian Supreme Court validation of a product named SANDEx ANU SUNE PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT as safe and effective, warning to avoid inferior eucalyptus preparations. It urges purchase of GENUINE SANDER AND SONG EUCALYPTI EXTRACT and claims various skin benefits. It also references wholesale supplier details and a Saturday excursion schedule with small notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of Victoria
Buder
Wholerale
Elliott Bena
Chillie Beet Semmer Drink Product Note
A fragment lists "0. 7." Chillie Beet Semmer Drink described as invigorating and exhilarating with Neo-Interesting-A branding. Mentions a book for presents and for the holidays.
You Can Avoid Indigestion and Cure It with Drops
Fragmentary text from a historical page proposes avoiding indigestion or curing it with droplet remedies. The readable portion mentions a MARCELAM product and references a time like 2064, but the context is unclear and many words are garbled. The line lacks coherent facts.
Tragedy in a Muswellbrook police cell exploits a fatal suicide
A report from Muswellbrook describes a prisoner’s death in a police cell after a violent confrontation involving a wife, a husband, and prison staff. The incident led to a court appearance and a suicide within the cell. Police investigate the circumstances surrounding the death and potential charges.
Totalisator Investments and Racing Revenue in South Australia
A historical note on totalisator investments across South Australia detailing yearly totals, growth and declines from 1904 to 1914, noting metropolitan and country courses, government taxation at 3 percent, and the impact on state treasury. Includes fragmented references to individuals and properties as read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Australia
Iesul
Mount Wan
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