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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
3
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The Hearing of evidence on the dispute between the Cold Storage Employees Union and multiple NSW refrigeration firms opened before Deputy President Street and three members. George Galloway, secretary, outlined 185 union members plus 55 outsiders, about 240 workers overall, and noted unaddressed wage demands from May.
Warren Bardsley, the Glebe left hander, produced a neat display for New South Wales with 61 runs in boundaries and 12 scoring shots, while Denny added 45 on the off and 5 through straight hits. The report also blends unrelated dairy and poultry market details alongside a court case about the Australian Chilling and Freezing Company and workers’ pay during the South African War era.
Fragmented OCR text from a Sydney produce sales page lists various items, brands, and vendors with scattered names and prices. The legible segments reference Rye Straw and mattress mentions, with partial attributions to J W Percy and P Wicentia.
Henry Thompenn of Tharles-Kent Fawore faced a civil action in Nywinwa Holle Cuvee after allegedly cursing and injuring a coworker during a glass bottling shift. The case cites abrupt departure, notice failures, and resulting professional costs, with details of factory operations and a counted damages claim.
Soprano Miss Mitchell leaves for New Zealand after delivering a well received Sydney debut at Centenary Hall. Critics praise her voice range and musical expression in selections by Luce di Quest'anims Eva dell Acana Bach Gounod and Filleby. Encore items include Dawn and John Hielanman. The event features Lily Juncker Ethel Liggins James Crabtree Cyril Monk Lewia Scott and Newtown Brass Band members with Aug Juncker directing.
In Water Police Court this morning Mrs Solomon aged 47 faced charges of stealing securities belonging to Elizabeth Cotter around April 1 1907. The case details the loan arrangement at Mont de Piete and the ownership of a Frogmore North Botany property. Julia Cotter testified and was committed for sentence.
Two men faced Balmain Police Court on Wednesday for driving a sulky without lights in Bridge Street Remmayan and for giving false time to police. The defense showed the wrong man had been summoned and the defendant was at home. A man named Charles Butler admitted driving the sulky and giving the wrong time to police, leading to further proceedings.
A cricket brief notes Aoninen and Mellneyork in a match with minor misprints. The fragment mentions tilts and wishes for strong performances and possible scores. The readable elements reference teams and a regional contest but lack concrete results or full names.
The president of the Board of Health Dr. Ashburton Thompson stated that the board would back an abortive policy at Mores. He emphasized inspections under the Licensing Act for tick premises to aid the Licensing Bench during renewals, noting Mores as a resort with baths and medicinal claims. The interview referenced Dr Castello’s recent death in Mores and a move from Hillervale.
At a meeting of the Irish Parliamentary Party in Dublin the motion praised Cardinal Moran for his service in Australia supporting the Irish movement. The resolution thanked him and proposed to engross a copy for presentation to him on St Patrick's Day, recognizing his role in preserving the party and national cause.
The Scottish Regimental Band performs in Hyde Park with selections including Viva Scotland and The Sea Hawk Plume. The program features marches and overtures such as Sealing Paris, Tannhauser, Bel canto, and a piccolo solo, with detailed timing at 2 30. March.
At Sydney Town Hall on Saturday night a revival of the popular Town Hall “Pops” will feature the Electric Kalsongrat claimed to be among the world’s most powerful moving picture projectors. A monster programme includes sensational subjects and performances by Miew May Nervalle Harrie Willde and Master W Winter with Reginald Good reciting The Little Hero. An orchestra of 20 under Mr B Russell will provide music throughout the evening.
Local readers report relief from digestion issues using Dr. Sheldon's Digestive Tables. A Dalmain writer notes her father has benefited for 15 years and she herself now uses them. The advertisements claim the product cures indigestion and stomach troubles.
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