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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 05, 1908

Page

8

Turbulent Strike Impacts Newnan Coal Region Work

Readable fragments describe a labor dispute affecting miners and drivers at Newnan area coal operations. Reports mention resumed activity, wage debates, and police or official involvement as workers seek better conditions and pay amid wave of strikes and employer responses.

Newnan Ieee Gallwey Uliete Elypaterd Sean Apaiarck Aliah Wenton Seipuk Eptatan Widunistes Prac Beaiarton

Mining Accidents and Deaths Reported in Breaker Toll Incident

A fragmented report details mining accidents and fatal injuries. It mentions John Harris and a shock event around nightfall, with several casualties and lingering impacts on the community.

Timber contract dispute over payment in Sydney District

A timber contract case in Sydney District concerns William Ritter and others as general contractor. The defendant, Justin Morestiey, faced a claimed payment for combat male quantity. he pleaded not guilty and provided a correction via set-off. The case, heard in the Federal Timber seaeuy court, ended with a verdict for the defendant.

Nolare Sydney William Ritter Woot Uerenset Wad Arnt Rahom Dizonrye Sydner Justin Morestiey Federal Timber Seaeuy Breetin Gyorge-atrece Ydey Wm Pial Jude

Parra matta Hotels Transfer Case Mentioned

A report notes a transfer involving Parramatta hotels and a person named Janet Ridgeway. The magistrate comments on video evidence and the seven day rule, with Tattersall's Motel referenced in the Parramatta area.

Sonus Juhley Hreereys Parramatta Studley Usveria Aesday Eotiiux Tattersall's Parra Janet Ridgeway

Australian Eleven Named for Fourth Team Snatch

The selectors announced the Australian team for the fourth team snatch at Melbourne. Gregory replaces Marigan, Mikensie leads, and the lineup includes Trumper Noble Lacarte Carter, Gregory, Amp Strong Saunders Ransford M’Alister Hill and O’Connor.

Melbourne Wemsalay Messrs M'Alister Iredale Hill Australia Adelais Gregory Marigan Mikensie Victorias Iwelft Max Boy Hall Trumper Noble Lacartney Carter

Launceston Cup Drawn and Tasmanian Race Details

In Launceston racing news the Launceston Cup of 100 surs is run over one mile with horses Regret Sorpodar and Admirer in the field. Two Tattersall withdrawals were noted on the first sweep with Regret at 14067, Sorpodar at 200%, and Admirer at 407. The second sweep result is not available from Hobart yet.

Launceston Thames Hobart

Roselery Races Feature Catchy Handicaps and Close Finishes

A noisy race card shows Roselery racing with Flying Welter Handicap at 40 sovs, Glitters and Clinker in a neck finish, time 3 isee. Fourteen-One Handicap sees Lily B and Rejolon close rivals, mid-race betting tight, finish by a neck. Maiden Handicap highlights Wirbagaella and Russley with two lengths separating, time 12684. Thirteen-Three Handicap features Lady Mack and Rosalind with Fiction leading, Woody margins, time 9ésee. The event slate ends with Thirteenth Three Handicap where The Meld, Evens Their, and Odd Sock battle for a two-length win, time 594%."

Flying Welter Handicay Glitter Pst Thompson Terara Smuthy Clinker M'Osnald Rasemore Aller S Moorefelt Alara Clinker Lily B Emue Boypt Ost Bitin Felinw Berepla Kenatectey Lury Lulu Rifieive Albert Marie Blue Metal Ar Frand Laras Lady Greg Pd Aristocrat Gillie Fod Rete Tok Wirvagela Lady Mack Norrie Rosalind Lady Riseite Larry Mark Rosautnd Woody Cooper Oh Sock Misasre Balto

Race meet postponed and cricket dispute settled in arbitration

The Rosehill Prize Handicap race entry was withdrawn this morning. The Filan cricketers and Tamworth district cricket union settled a pay dispute by arbitration with Mr. W F Tribe as arbiter, awarding £40 to the union. The Fijians claimed 70 percent of gross proceeds, about £50, while the union argued £30 was the fee.

Fimer Racing Club Filan Cricketers Tamworth District Cricket Union W. F. Tribe Unio

Sydney wool sales show strong demand at Royal Exchange auctions

Two wool catalogues offered at the Royal Exchange Rooms in Bride Street, Clay, totaling 701 bale Burrison Josene and Devlin Limited, with 2672 bales and 4021 bales for Pastorul Association Limited. Buyers attended heavily as prices held firm for good merino wools while faulty and irregular lots sold slowly. strong demand seen for secureds with greasy prices around 12d and secureds sale up to 204.

Royal Exchange Rooms Bridee-street Burrison Joces Devon Pastorul Association Marlon Sones Devlin Timith Seale Aubyn Vale Narawa Sal

Ticks and Pigs Proclamations Alter Live Stock Rules

Government Gazette reports quarantine around Mushell in Quaenaland banning entry of all stock due to a ticks outbreak and the formation of a new area from Charneville railway line north allowing only inspected and dipped stock from Mungindi to Grants region. It also notes five year admissibility for pigs from South Australia into Broken Hill municipal area for slaughter under new provisions.

Mushell Quaenaland Charneville Mungindi Gonndiwindi St Barriacan South Australia Broken Iil

Illness of Superintendent Mitchell

Superintendent Mitchell of the No 2 Police Division, who led the No 4 Division during Inspector Moonoueh's absence, is seriously ill at his residence on Kent Street. He has been off duty for three or four days and a team of physicians conferred this afternoon. He is believed to be suffering from gastritis.

Mitchell No. 2 Moonoueh Kent Stret Oly Isa

Supreme Court Vacancy Narrowed After Quen Retirement

The Premier announced this afternoon that steps toward appointing a successor to Mr Justice Quen, who has retired from the Supreme Court Bench, will take several days before any decision is made.

Justice Quen Supreme Court

Land Board of Geiger met for interim chair appointment

At a meeting of the S.8.W. Executive Council this afternoon Mr Robert Shelton officer in charge of the Information Bureau Lands One was appointed member and acting chairman of the Land Board of Geiger Ret Narrabri Walgett and Warialda due to the temporary absence through illness of chairman Mr Peate

S.8.w. Executive Council Robert Shelton Information Bureau Lands One Geiger 2”Ret Narrabri Walgett Warialda Hale 7. Peate

Timber Yard Strike Delays Settlement Talks Amid Labor Dispute

Workers at timber yards remain on strike while unions and employers clash over wages and terms. Reporters note some employees had returned, but the majority persevere for higher pay, with casual laborers choosing not to cross picket lines. Authorities and union leaders suggest talks possible if employers adjust offers, as security at sites remains precarious and work continues selectively.

Ehother Sextom Coe Timtor Warre Tao Rewuler Tiana Pitts Joanie 2Haber Tyre Am Lawliy Muatile

Landlady's Daughter Why The War Was Lighted

Court hears case at Petersham with Brow accused of hanging on premises. Littlejohn testifies that a young woman poured liquor into a glass in the Newington Hotel bar while Prendergast allegedly stood nearby. Witnesses recall a drink quote and a claim the daughter would be present. Prosecution and defense clash over alleged acts. case dismissed.

Newzews Failcs Court Peterasem Peery Jaluary Hquar Jamasey Newheaton Hotel Stasinare Reed Petersham Geots Glans Park Prvaiergact Latviejohn Ber Dar Littlejohn Geo Moon Mary Ann Iran Mr .Love

A Novel Case At Nowra Local Government Hearing

In Nowra on Wednesday, a Local Government Act hearing proceeded at the Golive Court. Hugh al'Teenzle, mayor of Souls, Shogtaaven, faced charges under Section 126 for failing to prosecute a council official over alleged embossed towers and other items totaling 2131. Colonel Chienolea of PAL argued the winter clause 392, while the mayor was noted to have faced multiple procedural issues. The court ruled that no further action was needed at this stage and the Supreme Court was to review the matter.

Nowra Golive Hugh al'Teenzle Souls Shogtaaven Chienolea Pal Willian Gaury Supréme Court

Tempted by a Record A Young Man's Theft

At the Water Poles Court this morning Hector Israel, 18, laborer, was charged with stealing two phonograph records from Nicholson and Company at Gearma Street. Israel claimed innocence but produced records to justify. He pled guilty and was fined five pounds with two months imprisonment as an alternative.

Hector Isracel Abeeft Nicholann Goxapaty Ted Gearma-street Ens Israel Nicholson Tie Intiiel

Goulburn Sessions Report Stirring Small Cases

Goulburn sessions hear John Sorris charged with stealing a purse and money from a local bar. pleas of not guilty entered and jury returns not guilty. Jona Christian Smith charged with stealing sheep at Cook's Vale Creek. plea not guilty and acquittal recorded. Frederik Woolpert’s Liquor Act appeal struck off as withdrawn. Balota papers riding in Triania Shire see Mr Walker and Mr Elliott decision reversed with Elliott winning by one vote for the second seat.

Triania Shire Walker Elliott

Windsor wreck off Fremantle with 3400 tons sandalwood

Details of the steamship Windsor sailing from Fremantle for Mouskose with 3400 tons sandalwood. Wrecked off Aurelbos Island at dawn Sunday. Chief engineer W. Jevkus drowned. Crew saved by small boat to Geraldton. Venus lightship went to wreck site. Names of officers and crew listed in wavering wires.

Fremantle Windsor Tocs LGTER Geraldon W. Jevkus Che Reat Eale Pelzar Islugde Salvaky Crue Wultwor Patetoim and Company Wad Stewet Agit Ca” Phauier Umes Jane Wuipriimt Waltery C. We Jones C. Mattiers Taecauil Water

Peculiar Case At Darling Hurst Review

Local court examines a peculiar case at Darling Hurst involving a man named Wee cbetset and a sequence of alleged robberies and testimonies. Prosecution claims theft of funds. witness accounts describe a complex chain of visits, letters, and suspected bribery while the suspect was under surveillance.

Extraordinary Woman Faces Assault Trial Details Revealed

An extraordinary woman, identified as Lacey, stands accused after a night incident near Biléy and Koulhurn. Prosecutors say she stabbed a man multiple times with a knife during a wedding-related altercation. Court records note the defendant awaits trial with a magistrate setting possible custody terms.

Rabbit Trappers Strike Sparks Holiday in Narrabri

In Narrabri the rabbit trappers strike continues as negotiations with the managers of the local works fail. Prices remain too low, prompting many men to seek work in Gistrica or other districts while a number of boys still trap.

Narrabri

Judges Pension Act Aims At Royal Retirement Provisions

The Supreme Court pension act discussed by Justice Waddell sets retirement terms for judges. It outlines salary preservation, service years counting, and pension calculations based on completed years of service. The measure caps retirement benefits after a long career at the court and specifies readiness for enactment.

William Gwen Erna Supreme Court Tadiaen Waddell Fouran Erniiel Posseben Dia

Weather forecast for New South Wales and surrounding regions

The weather section reports warm spells and unsettled conditions across regions including New South Wales with forecasts of variable winds, showers, and varying temperatures. It mentions highs and lows, possible thundershowers, and periods of sun, with regional details across towns and cities.

Unclear text on a Sebbret, Clo Varig rere tale

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a bizarre scene with disrupted names and places. The garbled passage mentions Onelt Lawrsor, a hammer, a sail to Sydney, and various incomprehensible terms. No coherent event or outcome is extractable from the readable fragments.

Onelt Holt Walt Baumner Airock Fawrance Yeead Sydney Mystiwl Vyshes Reals Row

Tragic Elevator Crush In City Building Incident

An 82 year old victim, Surmes Towswnd, died after a lift failed at the Aorta and Ant Aeilefa Fane building in Gourae and Ring Birevis. Fire and police stated no bones were broken and the cause linked to a crush under the platform. The incident occurred this morning as workers were evacuating the area.

Peter Wille Staudhus Wes Clive

Bankrupt Petition Heard In Sydney Court

Bankruptcy petition filed by ChubiTons Patition against Joan Brown and Company Limited of Clarence-aintnet Sydney and Shanta. Respondent DW Pleming of 23 Georges street Sydney. Hearing set for February 1 with voluntary sequestration. Hjatmar Boros listed and W H Danner appointed as official assignee.

ChubiTons Brown, Joan, and Company, Limited Clarence-aitnet Sydney Wiow Pleming Georges Sirpet Syaney Hjatmar Boros Wizadellatredt Srasey W. H. Danner

Bar Silver Quoted in London Market On Tuesday Evening

London market report notes Bar Silver was today quoted at a feed per ounce standard, reflecting price movement in the commodity. Market watchers monitor price shifts and trading activity in London after hours.

London

South Africa Maize Cargo Heads to Sydney

A Durban to Sydney steamer is due February 4 carrying about 1000 tons of South African maize. Half the cargo will be yellow grain and half white. Some yellow corn is 0 day variety and some is flat.

Steaier Thantus Durban Sydney

London Shares Rally Amid Mixed Boasts And Dealers

A London share market report notes brisk demand for some issues while others slip. Traders report gains in technology and industrials with prices quoted in pounds, while losses appear in consumer goods and mining stocks as observers weigh upcoming economic signals.

Miner Timms from Lightning Ridge Named in Team Update

A report notes Firormo Timmna of Water Pulls Calite and Piva Jeter with the team Timss list, stating Timms came from Lightning Ridge mining. The piece mentions Mirek Cas and a passenger voyage to Thins AbeY with a 40 bhp telemet design and questions surrounding timing and provenance.

Firormo Timmna Iahoror Calite Shila Morsing Davie Vale Julie Laeler Ty Mirek Cas & Paenger Tureay Piva Jeter Timss Lighinine Ridey

Obscure Norwegian Sailor Tale Amid Evening Wordplay

An old newspaper fragment laments language drift as a Norwegian sailor tale appears amid garbled text. The piece references a steamer and a recurring workday motif, noting a performer and a mixture of names and dates in a jumbled Late Evening column.

Durham Court Estate Offers Movable Property After 9 Mess

The Durham Court estate plans to offer movable property after the nine o clock mass. The sale follows the subdivision of a famous estate linked to Braatiie Railway and the Crowe court herd eagle, with recognition dating back to 1828 and Solar Help katery added as fame.

Winiie Braatiie Fia Hon—Srings Winie

Talkative tram passenger faces court charge

Charles Mcoul a 4 year old butcher appeared before the Poller Court charged with wounding and assault on a tram passenger at Taminestreet. Constable Weyan testified to the incident at 9 pm. Wynne arrested Conk. witness Corroberal aided the case. Mcoul pleaded guilty and was fined 206 on 11 May for each charge.

Charles McOul This Marine Weyan Wynne Wynne Arrested Aconk Vielentir Witrnes Wag Fund

Late Shipping Confusion Clouds Aretearilly Heralded Delays

Shipping notices detail complex departures and transfers across multiple routes. The fragmented text mentions February and March schedules, ships and consignments, and notes slow departures. It references various firms and locations, including a shipping company and a port, with unclear specifics due to garbled OCR.

Silk Ribbon Velvet Mystery Notes

Fragmented OCR text hints at fabric names and measurements. The readable parts mention silk ribbon velvet and various items with numbers and times, but concrete events or people are not clearly stated.

Reading of Too Late for Classification Ad

Arthur Rickard and Co advertise a late classification notice appearing in page five. The readable fragment notes a late entry for classified space and implies a public listing or sale related to ad space timing.

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