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Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 06, 1908

Page

5

Rosehill Racing Club February Meeting Results

Attendance strong as Rosehill hosts a crowded February racing program. Key results include Pelicia winning the Federal Stakes at six furlongs with North Head and Rouvray close behind, Malstrhdelle and Dresden also placing in the card’s major events. The Rosen Handicap and Lunar Light chased the field in a tight finish, while the Jumpers Plate and Vlying Welter showcased the day’s sprint and distance thrills.

Fedarlary Tandicap Artere Me. W. Austin Pelicia Grafton Melissa Syra Mlb Bara W. T Clark and Robinson Rouvray le St. Simon—Society Brooks W. Atatin Chereaftor Versailles W. Pike Hetling Eyene North Mead Axninet Fevia Vergailins Policia Nowlan Eateee Meru Tyra Sid Cremnan Hustler London Senrechal Satinbird Gollawa Brakpas Kokine Jyre Callinan W. Brennan ROSEN Baranadul Miss Muriel Merth Head Josephing Tyrs G. W. Eaton Sosenen Limp Moonray Commell Ss. Napeners Calin Smith Mostro Timp Ae Syrs J. Bartens B. O'Dea C. Barten Martet Skepore Moore Marie Coon Connelly Hettine Asaimet Woodside Lamar Lie Super Laght Dresden Dressen Lunar Light Woodede Hostes Marietsa B. Stevenson Ceereneran J. Sieeneon Sultana Sat Carmirvivd R. Jurd Haunt Brion Imp Hindoo j—Rufine Freeland T. Ward Hogstead Felrise Lion Heart Rpelior Bes Ant Leoweet

The Ballarat Mystery Near Belfast Body Found

Melbourne reports ongoing inquiry into a woman's body found near Ballarat at Belfast. Detectives heard inconsistent stories. a butcher named Herbert Dawe found a large bone in clay near a shaft while two boys, Els worth and Geddes, searched the area. An inquest doctor noted missing skull fragments and emphasized thorough examination of loose bone fragments.

Melbourne Wyhursday Belfast Ballarat Herbert Dawe Hoelas Brothers Bridge-street Mallorat Elsworth Geddes Champion Coroser Bea

Cathlery Proprietors Association to meet in Sydney

An afternoon meeting of the Cathlery Proprietors' Association will be held in Sydney tomorrow to discuss the recent and ongoing strikes and to decide on a definite course of action for the near future.

NPW Castle Othe Cathlery Proprietors” Association Bell Sydney

Death of Mrs Blanche Humphries in Felton inquiry

An inquest in Prince Alfred Hospital returned a verdict of accidental death for Mrs Blanche Humphries aged 49 of North Street Leltehhardt. She reportedly fell near her home on January 31 suffering hand injuries before dying on February 1.

Blanche Humphries Northstreet Leltehhardt Prince Alfred Hospital

Danger of Sleeping Out Convicts in Redfern Court

Joby Carter aged 29 and Bertie Thomas were convicted at Redfern Police Court of stealing five shillings from the person of Themee William Joyce in North Botany. Joyce was awakened by a cry and found his pockets turned out and his vegetables missing. Carter received a suspended sentence of two months to ensure good behaviour. Thomas was fined £5 or six months in jail due to a prior record. Also noted: the steamer Parthshire journey from Sydney to London via Capetown and a Royal Society show drawing over 1200 entries set for February 14 and 19.

Joby Carter Carrier Bertie Thomas Woolwhiber Redfern Polet Themee Wm Joyce North Botany Loney Joyes Carter Thomas

Premier Meeting on Newcastle Coal Loading Facilities

A Newcastle deputation urged the Premier to boost coal loading capacity at the port. They pressed for two cranes and better berthing rules to favor coal ships, while warning against preferential treatment for non coal railways. The Premier cited administrative limits and public spending, promising careful handling of the issue and ongoing improvements.

Newcastle Earp M.L.C Mr. Wade Mr. Earp Livingstone Learmonth Captain Williams John Brown Mr. Wades Brown Sydney Queensland H. Howell Newcastre Howell N.S.W Victoria N.5 Saseguard Tate

Queensland elections shock in Brisbane polling results

The day’s Brisbane results disrupt Pulip party hopes as Kidston and Socialist gains shift the balance against Mr. Philp. Townsville reports reveal postal votes keeping Philp and Hanran competitive, with Forrest and Barton elected in Brisbane. Parliament structure and member pay details follow.

Hundamba J. C. Cribb Gledson Othing Townsville Philps Messrs. Philp Hanran Philp

Rise in copper prices anchor share market report

Private cables show London copper closed at 622 pounds per ton, up one pound. Sydney and Melbourne trades reveal mixed moves in British and Broken Hill stocks, with notable gains for South Blocks, Mount Lyell, and Occidental while smelter losses cited and a breakdown note on crucible breakage. Dividends declared by North Smithfield Gympie and various minor issues noted amid volatile copper, zinc, and tin shares.

Sopper London British Brisoise Broken Hill Proprietary de Sd Hampden Mount Elliott Ie Lisd Mount Lyell Borth Broken Hill Broken Hill South O.K North Smithfield Gympie Sidney Mount Morgan Fircken Hill Booth Tis Lobbs O.R Copper Budgery Mince Ts Sd South Great Eastern Sydney Commercial Bank of Sydney Budgery Mines Sta Mount Motley British Broken Hill New Occidental Cobar Bellamb Con

Turon River Assault Case at Bathurst Sessions

At Bathurst Quarter Sessions Acting Judge Scholes finds Ah Woo guilty of assaulting fellow miner Ah Kow at Turon River Sofala on November 32 last. Likely provocation noted. six months hard labour in Parramatta Gaol. Ah Woo had been acquitted last September of attempting to murder a Chinaman with a tomahawk.

Bathurst Scholes Ah Woo Ah Kow Sofala Turon Parramatta

Homebush Stock Sales Report Mixed Sheep and Cattle Trade

At Homebush stock sales 27 711 sheep and lambs drew 25 414 penned down from Thursday yardings due to rainfall. Prime merino and other sorts sold briskly with firm rates, lambs and sheep both showing strong demand. A drafts of Queensland cattle from Durham Downs, 204 head, opened firm with best bulls and cows firm to high values. Monday trucks listed 44 sheep vans and 40 cattle wagons.

Homebush Queensland Cattis Durham Downs

Donnelly Convicted for Violent Assault in Darlinghurst Court

John Donnelly, aged 83 witness Shaw, and elderly James Campbell feature in a Darlinghurst Sessions verdict. Donnelly, found guilty after an epileptic spell claimed he could not recall the act. The judge ordered two years hard labor at Parramatta Gaol.

John Donnelly Docker Darlinghurst James Campbell Donnelly Burry Hills Campbell Shaw Parramatta

Timber Yards Strike Faces Unclear Settlement Prospects

Casual laborers at timber yards meet at Wentworth Park to discuss wages and possible concessions. Some workers believe employers may concede. others doubt an immediate resolution. Constant hands have joined the strike, pulling timber from ships by punt to keep mills running. Employers remain unfazed, noting timber stocks and pay sheets in the near term.

Wentworth Park Evening News

Squire of Eastwood Probate Granted for Edward Terry Will

Probate has been granted for the will of Edward Terry ex MLA who died at Eastwood near Ryde on November 18. The will appoints Reeldig Campbell Gabraith and Lewis Alexander Johnstone as trustees with power to sell parts of the estate and to provide £2600 yearly income to his widow Isabel Terry for life. After her death the trust pays its remainder to his children in equal shares with conditions on age and income, plus specific provisions for the widow’s housing and allowances. Net estate value for probate listed at £119,768 5s 24d with real estate £6,077 and £40,449 in shares.

Edward Terry Eastwood Ryde Reelald Campbell Gabraith Lewis Alexander Johnstone Boch Sydney Isabel Elizabeth Terry Hare Testator

The Weary at Rest in North Sydney Court

A solicitor told Mr Isaacs at North Sydney Police Court that this would be his last time presiding. Isaacs replied he would stay silent today and return next week, seeking a place where the law will not trouble him as the weary are at rest.

Redfern Shooting Case Plea Guilty in Darlinghurst Court

Walter Cleaver pleaded guilty before Judge Docker at Darlinghurst Sessions this afternoon to an indictment accusing him of maliciously shooting at William Stapleton an ex policeman at Redfern on November 20 last with intent to do bodily harm. A second count charged him with maliciously wounding Stapleton. He was remanded until Wednesday next for sentence.

Walter Cleaver Judge Docker Darlinghurst William Stapleton Redfern Stapleton

Firewood Prices Rise at Auction Amid Short Supplies

Auction sales show a broad rise in firewood prices as buyers bid for ironbark and stringybark. Demand remains strong despite only one truck submission due to rain shortening supplies, with prices moving from 9% to 12s in some grades and up to lis for bakers' wood.

Black Thursday remembered in Victoria February 1851 heat

The anniversary recalls the extreme heat of February 6 1851 in Victoria when the thermometer topped 112der in the shade and Melbourne endured ash from a nearby Moreton fire four miles away.

Victoria Moreton Melbourne

Beecroft Affected by Police Offences Act Extension

The Police Offences Act provisions extend to Beecroft. L M Nicholson named honorary apspecitor under Vine and Vegetation Diseases Act. Darlinghurst Sessions hear George Green with two theft guilty pleas sentenced to 2 months hard labor each, concurrent. William Whitner guilty to dwelling theft sentenced to two years hard labor in Bathurst.

Beecroft L. M Nicholson Darlinghurst George Green William Whitner Bathurst

Weather forecast reports unsettled conditions across Australia

Commonwealth Weather Bureau forecasts show unsettled, often wet weather across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, and Western Australia with showers, thundery rains, and southeasterly winds. Tasmania mixed with west coast showers and cooler, drier conditions elsewhere. Cyclone energy remains north Tasman Sea as coastal towns log varied rainfall and temperatures.

Commonwealth Weather Bureau New South Wales Austhalia Victoria Queensland Aetralias South Australia Australia Gold Fields Alse Tropics Tasmania North Tasman Sea Tremania Leeuwin Bombala Bowral Byron Bay Delegie Gabo Island Newcastle Sydney Cindulia Wollongonga Wentworth Stratfield Marrickville Glebe Point Wahroonga Wabsusdah Mentee Aes Mungindi Bourke White Clifts Wilcannia Cobar Nymagee Mr. Hope Broken Hill Balranald Mogil Moree Walgett Carinda Quambone Coonamble Histon Hay Cudgellico Urana Wagga Deniliquin Hendy Bingera Gunnedah Marsdens Morangarell

Wong Georgery Charged With Cruelty To Horse

Wong Georgery of Gordon road Crow's Nest faced North Sydney Police Court for starving a horse from 2.30 p.m. on the 22nd till 4.30 p.m. on the 24th last, totaling fifty hours. He was fined £3 with costs or one week's imprisonment.

Wong Georgery Gordon-road Crow's Nest North Sydney Wong

Hotels Change Hands In Licensing Court Transfers

The Central Licensing Court granted public house licences this afternoon transferring properties including the Waverley Hotel in Cowper street Waverley to John W Gardner West Sydney Hotel at Sussex and Bathurst streets from Walter Reed to Elizabeth Ahern Bridge Hotel Forest Lodge from Michael A Egan to Samuel V Bartlett Crown Hotel at Crown and Cleveland streets from Denis Jones to Henry Thorpe and the Royal Exhibition Hotel at Chalmers and Devonshire streets from Matthew Moffatt to Robert French. Mr T H Elwin J P Nerrenders has been appointed to consent to the marriages of minors in the district.

Central Licensing Court Waverley Cowperstreet Mary A. Dabron John W. Gardner West Sydney Sussex Bathurst Street Walter Reed Elizabeth Ahern Bridge Hotel Forest Lodge Michael A. Egan Samuel V. Bartlett Crown Cleveland Streets Denis Jones Henry Thorpe Royal Exhibition Hotel Chalmers Devonshire Streets Matthew Moffatt Robert French

Wrecked Windsor Wreck Near Abrolhos Islands

Wreck of the steamer Windsor off Abrolhos Islands prompts authorities to secure the Chinese crew. Tug Arandia sails to the scene under Marine Underwriters Association charter. Insurance records suggest about £14,710 underwritten. £10,090 to £11,000 possibly placed in Hong Kong for sandalwood cargo. Debates over deck cargo size and vessel course smoke ongoing.

Fremantle Windsor Abrolhos Islands Marine Underwriters’ Association of W.A Evans Australian Alliance Insurance Company Hongkong Stewart and

GOULBURN SESSIONS. MALICIOUS HARM CASE ENDS IN MISTRIAL

At the Quarter Sessions Matthew Cadwell Price faced a charge of maliciously wounding William Gor at Kialla. After a mass of evidence and a judge’s remark on diabolical perjury, the jury failed to agree and were discharged. Price remanded to the next Quarter Sessions. Samuel John Evans found not guilty of stealing fowls at Goulburn. John Charles Fitzgerald convicted of stealing from Murrumburrah and sentenced to four years penal servitude.

Godlburn Matthew Cadwell Price William Gor Kialla Samuel John Evans Goulburn John Charles Fitzgerald Mt Murrumburrah Belfere John Black

Infant Thomas Massey Dies in Kitchen Accident

An inquest ruled the death of one year old Thomas Massey accidental. The Glebe child pulled a kettle of boiling water from a gas ring on January 31 while his mother looked away briefly, receiving scalds that proved fatal the next day at Gottenham street.

Thomas Massey Gottenham Street Glebe

Moruya Licensing Court Appoints New Members

Mr H F Roberts P M appointed licensing magistrate and official member with Messrs W H Simpson J P and John Emmett J P named as appointed members of the Licensing Court at Moruya New regulations for treatment of prisoners seventh class habitual criminals and management of places of confinement in NSW institutions for inebriates uniforms of female warders and related matters were gazetted

H. F. Roberts P.M Messrs W. H. Simpson J.P John Emmett Moruya New South Wales

Beatrice Sopn Beatrice sopn death inquest delayed

An inquest into the death of Beatrice Sopn at Sydney Hospital was postponed. Police had obtained a warrant for an ex-constable who had recently been located in a metropolitan nation and believed to have left the state. The man was reported arrested in New Zealand, delaying the inquiry until his return.

Beatrice Johsop Sydney Hospital Sydney New Sealand

Newcastle Creeps Inquest Probes City Collieries

Royal commission proceedings in Newcastle examine coal seams under the city. Chief Inspector A. A. Atkinson describes Yard, Dirty, and Horghorn seams with older workings from 1800s to 1840s. Borehole depths reach 400 feet under the cathedral. pillars may fail to support strata, causing surface damage. No active fires found in Seapit pit. minor surface subsidence possible from old workings. water present may bolster support.

Newcastle Royal Exmission Robertson James and Sulman J. L. Campbell Australian Agricultural Company Uther Mines Department A. A. Atkinson Horghorn A.A. Company Atkins Wren Harris Withesa Anid Campbell

Late Shipping Arrivals and Departures From Coastal Ports

Shipping notes list arrivals and departures in February and February 6 from Aberden and Melbourne ports. Vessels include Pohruary and Marathon with 672 tons under Captain Athen, and North Comet Comtance 91 tons under Captain AY from Fyrom. Other ships such as Marion 4 tons, Mesth 7 tons, Mirenais, and Innaminche with varying tonnages, plus Melbourne and North Coast Company movements, are noted along with departures like G Dart, Macedoni a and Sarpedonia. The report also records arrivals from Glasgow and West Australia and port movements around Sydney, Jervis Bay, and Launceston. Cape Hawke steamer Willinga remains aground.

Arrivats Pohruary & Marathon Aberdern Tone Athen Steel Dalgety and Company Noerebar Fyrom Bar- North North Coast Company Arenis Innaminche Mirenais Melbourne G. S. Yulll Nia Geen Interstate Adelaide Macedonia Main View Valuta West Australia Ueenecht Sarpedonia Glasgow Smoky Cape Aldenham Port Stephens Merth Klama Fiden Wakatipu Launceston Prem Cape Hawke Willinga

Wallsend police officer named honorary sub inspector

Senior-sergeant John Coughlin of Wallsend has been granted the honorary rank of sub inspector of police from the date of his retirement.

John Coughlin Wallsend

The Factories Act at Redfern Police Court

Walter Taylor prosecuted Thomas Boyce for breaches under the Factories Act at Golden Grove Street Darlington. Guilty pleas entered. Fines totalled 32 pounds, with multiple penalties for overtime records, excessive female overtime, underage workers, and absence of meals.

Redfern Walter Taylor Shopaanf Thomas Boyce Golden Grove Street Darlington Alsecante S&s Wilh & Lobel Ste Costes

Sydney fish markets weekly report ends February one

New South Wales Fishery Board reports Woolloomooloo Redfern and Manly markets with strong buyer activity and varied fish stock. Totals show 487 baskets fish 2119 crayfish 24 prawns and 5 bags oysters with prices listed for species like schnapper red bream whit ing and yellowtail. Notable regional supplies include Richmond River Clarence River and Port Stephens with multiple baskets of fish crayfish and prawns recorded.

New South Richmond River Clarence River Cots Harbor Nambucca River Macleay River S. Hastings Camden Haven Manning River Cane Hawke Port Stephens North Kiama Shoalhaven Moruya Port Jackson Pricea

Audible Kisses Court Reverses Divorce Ruling

Judge Gaynor of the Appellate Division in Brooklyn rules that audible kissing through a brick wall between two houses can be probable evidence. The ruling reverses a Supreme Court decision granting Elizabeth Lee Keville a divorce from Peter E. Keville. A neighbor servant testified of seeing Keville kiss a servant and hearing sounds through the wall during a summer in the country.

Gaynor Appellate Division Brooklyn U.S Supreme Court Elizabeth Lee Keville Peter E. Keville Keville Bauer Mra Bauor

Departure of the Arch Bishop to England for Church Congress

The Primate of Australia will depart Sydney for England to attend the Church Congress from June 15 to 18 and the Lambeth Conference from July 6 to August. Archdeacon Gunther will act as vicar general and commissary during the Archbishop's absence as Mr. J. A. Dibbs offers his yacht Ena to accompany.

Australia Rm.o. Uratava England 7. A. Dibbs Ena Gunther

Burwood Starr Bowkett Meeting Draws Loan Winner

An appropriation meeting of the T Burwood Starr Bowkett Building Society was held at Burwood on Wednesday. No 282 was drawn by ballot and the owner, with five shares, is admitted to a loan of £250 free of interest.

T Burwood Starr-Bowkett Building Society Burwood Ballot

Too Late for Clabsit Cation Notice

An advertisement fragment references an order titled Too Late for Clabsit Cation and directs readers to page 3 for full reading. The readable text provides no dates or names beyond the work title and page instruction.

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