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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
8
A severe blaze swept through a New Zealand town damaging shops and houses. Firefighters battled flames that spread quickly, with substantial property loss reported, including residences near the river. Estimated damage runs to several hundred thousand pounds, with crews working to prevent further spread and stabilize the area.
A special report from Narrandera recounts local leaders discussing a future irrigation and development plan. The council weighs large projects, praising work by engineers and noting potential prosperity for the region. The piece highlights support from figures like Mr. Lee and Mr. Wade, while signaling a call for careful implementation and public benefit.
The share market report lists banks in request and notes copper closed at a high price. It records closing scrip and buyer interest in British fields, with numerous stock entries from Mount Lyell and Broken Hill among others. Prices, dates, and notable names appear amid brisk demand and weekly activity.
In Newcastle the Burwood Colliery resumes work after wheelers strike while Neath Colliery in South Maitland remains idle. Colliery Proprietors Association debates withdrawing from the Special Mixing Court amid cost, disruption, and unresolved miners demands. Norwood strike at Burwood ends after miners decide youths must handle tasks, with workers preparing to return to the pit.
England eyes one last chance in the fourth test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as Australia collapses to 214 all out. Noble bowled by Crawford for 48, Trumper out for a duck, and Australia's innings ends amid hot conditions and a rising crowd. England's bowlers, led by Crawford, set the stage for a tense chase with several wickets fallen and the day’s play shaping the series rubber fate.
Tomorrow’s forecast calls for cloudy wet and northerly winds veering to the west with inland rain over the western half of the state. At the Deymmayne Council meeting Alderman H W Slatter was appointed mayor and the council chairman position was decided after a general election defeat. Charles Doyle 18 pleaded guilty and was fined or imprisoned for seven class cruelty to a horse at Petersham while ill. the case was heard at Newtown Police Court.
A Southern Colliery Proprietors meeting was held in Sydney with Livingstone Learmonth presiding. The chairman told an Evening News reporter that only routine business was discussed, though it was noted a decision on actions for Kirin frequency in the Newcastle district might be considered later.
Fire swept the residence of Mr Sharp of Instatwrn Centrim Court near Liverpool on Thursday night. A child started the blaze while the bed curtains caught fire. The fire brigade, summoned, went to the wrong district. Mr Sharp owns a large orchard and vineyard and runs a business in Sydney.
Acting Registrar oversees hearing on creditor's petition for Elizabeth Campbell as expectancy of Joh Campbell's will. Matter adjourned to February 21. Voluntary sequestrations listed for James Willis Lithgow miner and Robert Smith Gibson of Wallsend with C F W Lloyd as official assignee.
Brisbane’s youngest mayor elected Alderman Charles P. Buchanan wins the Brisbane mayoralty. Buchanan, noted as Brisbane’s youngest mayor, is a Sydney University graduate.
The Chief Railway Commissioner of NSW Mr T R Johnson has chosen three candidates from eighteen for the post of City Electrical Engineer with a salary of £000 per annum. The nominees are H R Forbes Mackay Great Western Railway Willeston A Wellie Auckland and John Roberts Durban. Porbes Mackay is the top recommendation of the trio.
A young woman named Green, aged 1, drowned off Bidenale near Hobart. She was washed from the rocks as a heavy sea surged and carried into a tunnel of foam. Her body was recovered after a short interval, though severely battered.
The report lists Petersham First to Third Grade cricket squads for tomorrow’s fixtures with players named, followed by Middle Harbor Club’s General Handicap entrants over the usual course. Ballarat exhumation plans for Madge Graham’s romaine are set for early morning, with Dr Molison to examine at the morgue. NAW Political Labor League congratulates Queensland Labor on its victory at the clock Hauls amid cheers.
Casual laborers at Wenbwrts Park initiated a strike disrupting timber yard operations. Employers offered few concessions as workers rallied for higher pay and better conditions. Reports describe intimidation, selective hiring to replace strikers, and a standoff over wages with mills remaining open under an award though productivity dipped. Union leaders vow continued action pending negotiation and warnings of broader sympathy strikes. Local officials monitor potential spread to other timber facilities.
Fragmentary OCR recounts a fatal incident involving Barren Jack and Wnamara with vague details. A witness narrative references a fall, injury, and severing of a limb, noting a grave accident during the daytime and implied hospital transfer. The piece hints at additional context without clear names or locations.
The report details broad coastal weather in New South Wales with strong winds and tropical storm activity. It lists affected towns including Bateman's Bay, Nowra, Wollongong, and Sydney surrounds, noting rain, wind speeds, and storm patterns. The forecast highlights unsettled conditions over several days with gusts, showers, and possible impacts on coastal areas.
Ty was officially announced as the new judge to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court of NSW following the retirement of Fie WHhats Own. ROMA Meares Sly, born in Sydney on December 17, 180%, trained at Sydney grammar and Sydney Water, studied at London Uni. He was called to the bar at Middle Temple in 1825 and appointed Acting Justice in June Ish before becoming a full judge.
Promotions move through the Hay and Wilcarnia districts with Francis promoted to inspector and Efrgeunt Moss advancing to senior sergeant. Strachan, Ailis, and other officers receive rank changes as an Empire Band arrives from Manila amid a smallpox death and quarantine.
fragmentary notes describe a mining case with expert evidence touching on a Colliery discipline. references include Glassgow District and Rockton seam operations, pillars and supports, and concerns about safety systems and results of a miners strike or incident. limited readable names suggest Judge Camptill and company involvement in Corport.
A report from Friday at the Candeleeo Copper Mine notes a promising copper tote found among hiphide ore. The detail references a marth dvyre event with a Jever, marking a notable discovery at the site.
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