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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1908
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a death in Flemington or Flammondd obituary style with unclear names and dates. The readable items reference a voter's handing and a signature line, plus a burial notice language. Strong entities are unreadable. no clear person, place, or organization can be confirmed.
Water from Fatarart Dam and Proapact Reservoir rose after a 9.30 Monday sluice opening. Since rainfall began January 2% more water has entered the area, with further rises near Boomerang Creek and Pararact Dam noted Tuesday morning. Aborigines Museum exhibit highlights and local trade notices appear amid archival packing and address details.
The Evening News letter discusses persistent strike unrest at Newcastle coalfields and criticism of the Special Mining Court. It notes frequent work stoppages, hostile factions among miners, and doubts the court’s ability to resolve disputes amid technical confusion and politicized pressure.
A colonial editorial warns workers and mine owners that continued strikes and hostility toward the Special Court could provoke stronger action from a public weary of disruption. It cautions that persistent bickering risks drawing in the whole nation and the power of the state.
Queensland plans to recruit settlers from Germany amid slow British immigration. Authorities contemplate importing hundreds of Germans to establish a new community near Meisbang, aiming to quickly expand population and create thrifty, industrious colonists integrated with locals. The policy echoes other states and sparks debate over feasibility and timing.
The Cirispians Limited is launched as a proposed Christian Colonists venture in Adelaide. Promoters use Scriptural language to persuade public subscriptions while offering a practical investment test by requiring subscribers to weigh belief against financial standards. The scheme is framed as a method to test faith through tangible liability and potential returns.
Fragmentary text discusses a figure named Mr. Ewing and his interest in mural and military topics. It references strategic discretion and patriotism, suggesting schemes or actions tied to destruction and a desire to evade detection. The readable passages are garbled and contain many unclear entities.
The unreadable text fragment discusses people reading about war and tactics, referencing Leipslear Waterloo and a guide by Tired shaw. It notes a historical drama context and mentions Mr. Ewing facing a strong instinct of human nature with defense schemes emerging.
The article critiques new powers for police under Local Government Act allowing instant action to disperses loiterers in suburbs. It warns of abuse risk from rapid enforcement and describes mixed results in other cities, noting Waverley and North Sydney examples and hopes for dissuading the loafers in summer evenings.
A list shows 36 of the crew of the steamer St Cuthbert drowned or missing after the ship burned and sank off Cape Sable. The St Cuthbert, a firescrew steamer of about ) tons, was built in 1895 at Newcastle and owned by Deltisk and Foreign Limited of Liverpool.
The Eclipse, sailing from Newcastle to San Francisco, foundered with three crew dead. The captain and remaining crew survived after severe privations and reached Honolulu. Sydney Marine Underwriters report the vessel left October 19 and was abandoned near port, valued at 24 dollars.
A representative of the Eyenlog News reports that Mr. Cuthbertson secretary of the Uby Coastal Steamenp Owners Association warned of potential sympathy action by the Regmen's Culog over sanersite workers trouble. He said the association honors an industry agreement with seamen and noted no trouble had arisen.
Two youths Charles Hangan and Robert Payne faced Central Police Court this morning for indecent language in the street. Constable Kalebt testified they heckled women at 9.90 Tuesday night during a pantomime procession. Both pleaded guilty and were fined £5 each with two months' hard imprisonment suspended. they refused to plead for time to pay as magistrate declined any delay.
An advertisement notes a sale this afternoon at 414 Riley Street featuring grocery stock and furniture. It promises best prices, urging buyers to compare value with Sydney shops and hinting at a large variety including jewelry and silverware. Local rail station mention and a reference to a recent death raise contextual interest.
Reports from Lisbon and London describe martial law after King Carlos's assassination, exile of 94 prisoners to Portuguese Africa, arrests of officers at Badajoz, and discovery of arms. French socialists condemn the crime while monarchists mourn, with condolences from Russia and Britain.
London wool sales report shows unchanged prices with scattered figures from Monday and Tuesday listings. Names of districts and brokers appear, though many words are garbled. readable items include Geelong Tarruro and Canowale style price markers.
London reports wheat afloat figures show the United Kingdom may receive about 319,565,000 quarters while the Continent expects 1,255,000 quarters. Next week shipments of American wheat from Atlantic ports amount to 205,000 quarters and from Pacific ports 145,000 quarters.
A fragmentary Irish report notes cattle driving activity near Str. Staveley Hall in the Nias Commons. It records injuries to several owners and mentions 34 calties driving since June, with 27 cases.
Colonial Professional Cricketers in London report interruptions due to poor conditions. Middlesex County Cricket Club faced delays with players missing events and ongoing duties, as long rain and travel impacts disrupted planned fixtures and training sessions for Miller and others.
Miss Shinzm faced perjury charges as counsel sought an appeal. The defense argued a truce was sought by Mrs Arnald Statham, who provided testimony related to the case. The court weighed conflicting statements and reviewed the Mort Tan Eataio record.
London telegram reports Prout Foreign Legion troops faced a sudden Algerian snowstorm near Fort Tasca. Several sergeants were trapped and perished, with others wounded or missing as rescue efforts mobilize.
Tuesday evening in the House of Commons, Financial Secretary to the Treasury Mr. W. Roseman said Mr. Rassall was bringing Sir Harry Maclean to 'Yargler immediately.
Miss Mary Conly travels from Melbourne to London for a Royal Albert Hall appearance with the Royal Choral Society. The event centers on the choir’s concert under Stamgard, showcasing sparkling vocal performances and orchestral accompaniment.
The report lists Australian mortgage and finance companies with debentures trading at varied levels. Sydney City debentures quoted around 1422 13, Metropolis and Melbourne Mortgage issues near 108, and New Zealand mortgages around 484 per cent. Delgery and Company notes 25 paid, with 100% debentures mentioned.
In Equity Court Mr Justice Street granted the Attorney General’s application to dissolve the injunction against the defendants over the wool warehouse near the Admiral’s Kirribilli residence. Improvements required by the Government Architect have been completed and the injunction is lifted. Edwin Geach Dramatic Company arrives in Sydney after a Brisbane season and will perform Dred to London at the Criterion Theatre on Saturday.
An old advertisement describes a celebrated eye lotion sold by chemists and druggists, claiming cures for sore eyes and related ailments. It lists ingredients and a weekly sale, noting broad local demand and endorsements.
The Nikko Maru from Japan via Manila arrived one day late at Thursday Island. Practique was denied due to two Japanese passengers and one crew member in Manila suspected of smallpox. The steamer remained in quarantine until resuming its southbound voyage.
Mr Mark John Hammond, Ash- Said resident, died suddenly at Manly on Tuesday from heart failure while dressing after a water bath. A well known figure in political and municipal circles, he served Canterbury as a member and was mayor of Ashdale. Before Sydney he was engaged in tailoring and millinery, with noted forgos. He was 48 years of age and left a large family. SERGE SUIT PERFECTION.
A fragmented report details pay, holidays, and wartime conditions for railway waitresses. It notes low earnings, limited time off, and calls for better compensation amid rationing and staffing pressures, naming key figures in the railway union movement and government responses.
An intoxicated man is shadowed by a minder and warned by a court officer to surrender his money or risk losing it. The exchange centers on misused funds and a threat to take the man’s wealth if he does not comply. Police involvement is implied and the scene hints at coercive pressure amid a tense confrontation.
The article proclaims Sander and Sons Eucalyptus Extract as safe and effective for cosmetic uses and warns against inferior products. It notes a death linked to rival preparations and claims wide availability through pharmacists stores and wholesalers.
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