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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 12, 1908

Page

9

Waverley Council Discusses Surf Bathing Amenities at Bronte

Waverley aldermen debated surf bathing facilities at Bronte during a recent meeting. They spoke on sanitation, dressing sheds, and proposed works tied to the Bronte tram extension, with plans to erect amenities and control beach access amid public demand for better facilities.

Waverley Bronte Meyer Aljerman Watkin Alerman M'Laughlie Petersham Woollaamooloo Broote Beach Payera Aorour Tao Bce Counell Parkhills Aljermas St. Druileas Cronte Fe Toon Alera Parkhill Omir Aldean St. Jallsn Blunt Parkhill Alderman Parkhill

Alderman Debate Over Baths and Steps for Access

Aldermen clash on whether to proceed with baths and access steps amid objections. Blunt resists, Parkhill predicts no immediate ordinance change, and Abigail presses for progress with notice and a possible special meeting next week.

Abigail Blunt Parkhill Efrcunstancia Slunt St. Julien Oakes Hellings Bondi Aluman Deerman Parkhill Alderman Blunt Aldermaan Blumt Abigal

The Disappearing Aboriginal Mr W Fleming notes

M L A Fleming comments on yesterday's article about the disappearing Aborigines near the Barwon River. He recalls the former large Black population, naming tribes and places such as Wile Wan and Kami Jarol, and describes their customs, beliefs, and living conditions seen by whites and the old doctor.

Fleming M.L.A Barwon River Qaler Hurw Walgett Chia Namol Conulloray Inataave Barwoning Racker

Youths Plead Guilty In Kapok Mattress Theft Case

Two youths Stephen Callaghan and James Brown pled guilty at Darting Durst Sessions to stealing a horse sulky, harness, a kapok mattress, and a lamp from carrier Prine Crifland. The court heard details of the break in, the arrest outside a public house, and the mattress hideaway. Callaghan received 12 months and Brown four months.

Stephen Callaghan James Brown Prine Crifland Callaghan Kim Bis Brown Wulky Noth Culligham

Amateur Tournaments Entry List at Sports Club Gym

The Amateur Tournaments announce entries for boxing and wrestling events at the Sports Club Gymnasium next month. Names include G Johns, W Pearce, F Megson and many others in set divisions, with heavyweight and wrestling groups listed amid scattered OCR errors.

Boxing Taget G. Johns W. ¥. Pearce F. Megson T. Matters F. Pitzbohn A. Bryant le Beuso T. Ferguson T. O'Bries G. Byrne H. Bul MW. Chapman J. Giel J. Batten C. de. Palmer T. R Straney Vance A_ Perry J. Orabaca OC. Brows Spartan H. Waters S. Phillie C. Pentlin J. Head G. Crook J.J. Mackey Z. Cummins CE Collin L Cox W. Davie J. Qujilx A. Cor A. F. Kirkland Jearpheos A. L. Ogilvy BF. Hucker R. Stinro

A Worried Suburban Resident Appeals Over Street Nuisances

A Cloverntreat resident writes to Mosman Councils about long standing disturbances since moving from Neutral Bay. He cites a beer case youth, a milk vendor with a loud voice, and a disruptive ice cream vendor trumpet. He requests municipal action to curb these nuisance hawkers.

Morman Cloverntreat Neutral Bay Mosman Macbeth Dumor Bower Mupprem Rose Alterman Leahy Smith

Trans Australian Railway Survey Discussed in Parliament

Melbourne reports a conference of Railway Engineers-in-Chiefs from states and the Commonwealth to plan a survey for the proposed transcontinental line from Port Augusta to Kalgoorlie. Minister Keating welcomed delegates, with Deane as chair and Wedkins as secretary, as options for routes via Taroola or Gowar Hawke were considered and staff and trial survey methods were outlined.

Melbourne Eneisers-in-Chief Fedral Parliament House Yeeteriay Port Aurunta Kalgoorlie Keating Home Affairs Offcomaers Willian Hutchinson Hi. Bermol Victoria James Thommon Alexander Mancriel Deane A. Wedkins Hima Atulis Wae Ct Vis Tarcoola Gowler Hawke Betux

Carters Seek Higher Wages In Council Contracts

A Sydney and suburbs carters union petitions Camperdown Council urging a minimum weekly wage rise. They propose drivers of one horse vehicles receive at least four pounds weekly and those with cab-horse teams no less than eight pounds. Alderman Probert moves to set pay, committee to act.

Camperdown Troitymen Drayman Carters’ Union Sydney Carters Relay Isbor Probert Momman Council

LAXO TONIC PILE Complaints Highlight Dispute

A terse notice records complaints labeled LAXO and TONIC PILE, noting issue numbers 16d and 1: 8. The fragment preserves entities, suggesting a formal dispute or regulatory filing pending further details.

A Great Prize in Boots and Boots Trade Demand

A historical notice touts boots and leather goods, praising strength and wear. It promotes a firm offering durable, well crafted boots with guaranteed longevity. Buyers are invited to view at a local shop and consider early purchase for premium footwear.

Iik Phane

Coal Under the Harbor Progress at Balmale Colliery

A Sydney Harbor Company colliery at Balmale continues construction as roads near Gost Island and Cremorne. Long wall work widens with coal recovery. a northern face toward Keronene Bay will open once haulage plant is fed. Manager B Sokehitl says progress is steady and may yield 600 to 1000 tons daily when finished, with about 100 tons currently raised daily.

Sydney Harbor Company Balmale Gost Island Cremorne Keronene B. Sokehitl

Bands in the Parks prompts mixed lineup and legends

The Irish Rides Band will perform the park concert with a selection titled The Golden Rover and other pieces. Ciresverture and Ritharda appear in a varied program as part of the community music series.

Irish Rides Ciresverture Ritharda

Shire Presidents Detected in Local Coup Allegations

A garbled OCR fragment reports on shire leadership including James Devidaca and P. Bopkine amid references to a council meeting and roles such as president and vice-president. Word salad obscures concrete dates, places, and outcomes, though mentions a Coxcomb-like “Bullishire Coupes” and municipal figures.

James Devidaca P. Bopkine Corseehire Coutell Dunn Counniley M'Dougall

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