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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 20, 1908

Page

5

Sydney remodelling debate prompts commission call

Lord Mayor Abe Lord Mayor and a deputation urged Premier Wade to appoint a commission to study remodelling Sydney and its suburbs. The Premier cautioned the scope, noted limited powers, and suggested a broader investigation while weighing impacts on rail, roads, and central area development.

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Bathing Fatality at Prospect Reported by Coroner

Acting Parramatta District Coroner will hold an inquiry at Parramatta into the drowning fatality near Prospect involving John Roland Reith. Witnesses describe companions in the quarry area and attempts to rescue a woman as Byers, Hall, and Waugh arrived. The coroner began proceedings to determine circumstances of the swim accident.

Parramatta John Roland Reith Jobe Walters Soregnu Ham Dake Gianna Jooking John Wud Dra Hall Waugh

Mosman Incident Trial Yields Mixed Verdicts

Five men including Storans Lamng Parran Ray and Ded ten faced a Darfisgour charge at Seaslons for attacking a woman near Mosman with another indecent assault accusation. Alb pleaded guilty. Evidence described a drunken incident at Neutral Bay and ground plotting. Jury found not guilty on the first count and failed to reach a verdict on the second. Accused discharged with sureties to reappear if called.

Walter Storans Thomas Lamng Wilfred Bracat Parran Robert JanesRay Nathanial Dedten Seaslons Jobenna Josinky W. A. Walker Ty Me BR. H. Lavien Stavens Lang Hi Leyton Parran S'Ray Ded- Son Alb Mor Lin Taer Howe Neutral Bay Mosman Anaault Afety

Share Market Flux Across London and Sydney Cables

Private cables report a variable market with London scrip closing down and a scatter of quotational activity in Sydney. Notable items include Block 10 Company and several Broken Hill listings, with dips in lead and copper despite selective buying to steady leading stocks.

London Wednestar Optyain Welbestar Block 10 Burer Jae Md Brite Adard Ialé Ad Ionisatey Roiddie Chilligo Middles Auanointed Weller Great Cobar Middie MungaDs Lrankos Mount Eliott Die Td Zinc Corporation Willer Johensexburg Srnney Lee Broken Hill Blok 10 Macedis Bouth Glanmire and Mockland Immellzd Wold Alue Sydney Broken Hill South Paitly Itis Altea Dilto Great Northern Les Block Tae Tie Dil Dy Allio Els Weeks Bloaw Sts South Blocks Dijo Nix Werks Sulphida Corporation Matton Coal Maren Otlou Cobar Stock Exchange Micleide Roowa Rix South Ricks Janellon Horth Yea Paul and Geny Chittaror Toon Lioya Mapper Werke Difio Wil Sourh Tean Spaldi Mount Malloy Goldaboromen Broken Hill North Broken Chillagoe Allott Hampden Lyell Leek Fyne Posel Fon Shih Oirmans Mount Tarran Gnwar Ajax Cathcart Tunes

Centennial Park Displays Beautiful Amaranth Foliage

Beautiful amaranths in Centennial Park captivate visitors with varied leaf colors and plant forms. The display grows each year, centered along Moncur Street and the Grand Drive near Queen Drive. Park overseer and staff selected and cultivated the current plant stock, derived from seed and improved over years.

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Harbor Trust Appointments

A meeting of the New South Wales Caninal was held at the Treasury this afternoon. It is understood that the Harbor Trust appointments were under consideration, the President of the Trom, Mr. Hickson, being somewhat during the wartamped. This is unlikely. appointments will be announced for some date thereafter.

New South Wales Caninal The Treasury Harter ‘Trust Hickson Howerer

Water supply scheme for several suburbs debated

A discussion on securing a town water supply for Rasidreca Mints Ingledurn Atacquarie Finis Cabrasatin Canley Vale and Banksisen focused on domestic needs and possible financing. The Minister suggested Government support could exist via the Water and Sewage Grant and the plan may grant connections to the existing system if funds are approved.

Rasidreca Ingledurn Atacquarie Finis Cabrasatin Canley Vale Banksisen Aed Sewerage Board Fziatlug

General Rains In New South Wales and Nearby Regions

The Commonwealth Weather Bureau reports widespread rain across New South Wales easing northeastward, with strong coastal winds and squalls in the north east. Forecasts cover Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and adjacent seas, noting warm winds and scattered showers, with Sydney and various NSW districts recording heavy rainfall, rising rivers, and river floods.

New South Wales Tocie Mathc Aio South Australia West Australia Hough Balra Tasman Sea Wales Riverina Ville Wapaaring Albury En South Wales Picton Warren Coonabarabran Jorri's Plains Quirindi Pillies Alamond Sydney New Salm Valea Sdeloog Albary Archien Afzidale Farmedmaz Barraha Sderinsur Bateman's Bay Mainiret Mille Wile Evingendore Gurrova Usrom Faya Casidon Candelo Cannonbari Carcear Cantada Caasijin Clarence Hiads Onbari Cajiurendabri Condabe- Na Poolah Si Coolaman Deoma Hz Zoduabarabran Connambre Corowa Cowra Crooktaven Hears Cudgellico Lake Delegate Durbo Kde Ewnaville Enegoeia Bumbuloue Vurmea Gabo Island Germanten Lirllambors Giscandre Wien Innes Sauedgan Ticodooea Goulbury Gratiog Greutell Gulgons Gun Manila Marsdens Merriwe Michelago Mine Sogil Mogil Maioom Moruya Heads Moraigatell Moazie Moon Vale Mmount Hope Mount Victoria Sludgee Muawinal Murramburrals Musrurundi Muswellbrook Narrabri Narrandera Narromine Newtavile Nimitybolle Nowra Sundle Nymegen Nyngun Orange @ Paches Parramatta Plotou Pillesia Port Stipbana Quambone Queanbeyan Qui- Find Raymond Terrace Rockler Beane Biaginion Springwood IL Tabulam Tamworth Taralen Temura Teajerties & Tips Tumbarumba Tumuti Twagd Meade Uogarie Vralla Wagga Waeea Hy Walesit Waduaring Werlaide Gi Wen Wen Bensemeor Blackheath Boerabri Bowral Bundarra Bundella Casailis Catharine Hill Bay Clarence Heads Copie Coona Barabran Pucnamble Tuba Jerry E Plains Katoombe Kiama Korrajong Hebbis Lake Marquarie Lawcet Maitland Meriva Millie Moss Valr Mount’ Victoria Metropolitan Board of Wailer Supply and Caiibneat Broughton Wilton Prosper Mittagong Cataract Nepewa Prospect Prospect Reservoir Alnre Menage Baradine Leary Goormanna Goulburn Wollondilly Ecrempaaiea Poe Guendey Heraow Karen Cates Lott Fomworth Bingara Wartaian Sylenia

Weather and rainfall reports from New South Wales towns

Thursday reports from Queanbeyan Singleton Tamworth Ingarie Windsor and Yass describe rainfall amounts from light showers to heavy downpours. Observers note beneficial effects on dairy terms and pastures, rising stock values, and rising river levels with flooding risks in some creeks and town outskirts.

Macquarie Singleton Phurstay Seergia Tamworth Pointe Delng Windsor Fala

The Selector's Return Supposed to Be Dead

The Pull Court considered a motion for a mandamus directing the Registrar General to summon Merry Philip Alley Galling to consolidate under the Real Property Act. Whitfield acted for John Gallaghar, a North Sydney selector, showing the grant was misfiled after Gallaghar left NSW in 188? and died in South Australia. Administration was granted in October 1900 to his sister Mrs Nichols, who sold the land to Miller, who paid the grant amount. a final order was sought to move absolute.

Merry Philip Alley Wss Whitfeld Joho Allugnes High-street North Sydney Roungel Gallaghar Rocky Ponda Gordon New South Wales Purevita South Australis Brantida Nicholls Miller

Illegal Order At Paddington Police Court

In a Paddington Police Court morning session Mr Barnett ruled on a Public Health Act case involving premises at 19 Spicur Street. Charles Bamber faced charges for obstructing the order to demolish the building used by Richard and others, with contested notices and implications of force. The judge found the demolition notice invalid and the proceedings unlawful, ordering costs of £4 18s with potential penalties if unpaid.

Barnett Paddington Po-lce Wilkes Hicherds Spivor Woolladen Charles Bamber Woolabra Council Bamber Ing Noties Wep Spicur Richarda Barusti Fevesaary Preminos Ih Mors Dubuatii Earnest Detesaamm Amsteed Milar Cours Riobsede

Straying Cattle at North Sydney Dairymen Fined

Reports allege straying cattle on vacant land near stagnant water prompted charges against Patrick J. Golski, Brorler, Gotert W. Gew, James Power and others. Offenders faced fines under a local bylaw and potential penalties for repeated violations.

North Sydney Patrick J. Golsk Bredler Gotert W. Gew Jamea Power Tod Bern Coma la Defaulz Ee Wens Gant Gow Bradley Power Wits Alec Het Ware Datwall

Victorian Turf Clistsesting at Caulfield Morning Session

Melbourne tale of Caulfield morning racing with numerous gallops and performances. Notable runners such as Antoniy and Imp cavere, Lady Kelvin, and Mountain King featured in a day of brisk pace and strong performances.

Melbourne Taurndey Caulfield Sakinsha Arba Giilewt Robinson Nur Jones Mavis Antoniy Mp Cavere Little Tor Ceci Ron Kelvin Malley Lady Rylstone Ec Amin pSycec Tve Yssia Tlsee Siddon Vilian Amin Ur Jones Pretty Polly Belavare Flemingon Fee Robey Ani Tangares Goise Roy Ieee le Jeune Suamee T R. W. Brennan Sigor WH. Smith Pers Mindane Cuban Roscommon Ageia Hansal R. Lewin Belgnec Hms Fuck Waleum Boboll Dsek Smith Tlawis Nimaelf Amin Sisre Rere Welch Imji Yiser Tarzan Foote Pot Vaile Steve Apologwe

Goulburn Races Opens February Meeting

The Goulburn race meeting opened today amid uncertain weather and patchy attendance after yesterday’s overcast skies. In the Opening Handicap over 16 furlongs, Medea led early with strong contenders including Goolak and Rep orm among the field. Won narrowly by several lengths as Jengihe timed the run well and Evans steered the winner.

Goulburn Chad Anealle Medea Workman Goolak AL Prive Cinynyeen Reporm Dorial Mires Bisware Lac Coolak Evans Dorie Rasebank Lo Cambo Rasity Seversi Yengihe Time Tin Tere

Too NEAR THE EDGE a fragmentary property notice near Miller Point

A damaged OCR fragment notes a property belonging to James Cramnor at Miller Point, with garbled phrases about a tote or cart and a possible shoreline scene. The readable bits reference a byway and a wharf area near Delapeare or Vere. The text is incomplete and unclear.

James Cramnor Burrey-aurpet Delapeare Miller Point O'Connor

Cycling Carnival on Prairie Road Clashes with Weather

A local cycling carnival faced disruptions as soggy prairie conditions slowed riders and forced route adjustments. Organizers adapted quickly, with safety crews guiding racers through slick sections and spectators urged to watch from marked, safer vantage points.

A Reputable Traveller Farmer's Victor Trunk

A reputable traveler showcases a farmer's Victor trunk in a brief note. The item highlights a durable, well-made traveling trunk used by farmers, suggesting reliability and practical design for field work and transport.

Homebush Stock Sales Report Sheep and Lambs Cheaper

At Homebush stecele sales the sheep and lambs were cheaper with large consignments and varied truck lots. Prime merino and crossbred lambs showed a general price spread lower than last day, with good quality trading prominent and cattle also edged lower. The market opened firm but eased, buyers and sellers unsettled amid light trade and forecast for Monday sheep bookings.

Homebush Stecle Tote Earl Malium Ts Ba Co Lis Rive Queensland Wimborne Fithana Prine Willes Txfertop Aheep Patie

Strike at Wyalong Mining Camp Turns Bitter

About 200 miners at Taw Golden Fleece, denction, Gameward Hound, Shamirock and Meddy mines in Wyalong walk out in protest against owners refusing a concession on time worked and hours. Workers demand eight and a half hours with half hour for fuel while management stands firm. Arbitration Court debates alleged promises and conditions as case proceeds.

Wyalong E Tribe Base Propertise Grantel ED Tyler Tria J. Campbell Mapua Bieby A.M

Mort's Dock wins contract for Tideland freighter repair

A tender by Mort's Dock and Engineering Co secures a £21,000 repair job on the Port Hiseking grounded vessel Thode Fageland. Work runs until Easter with Byrne and Lowan to oversee the project. Additional crew and gear revisions announced.

Mort's Dock and Engineering Han Robert Pollaek Sans Tarasin

Robbery at Woollahra House Struck by Burglars

The residence of Mrs Mabel Boschtey on Klinge road Woollahra was entered Wednesday afternoon during the absence of the family. Three rings and a pair of bangles valued at 16 were stolen. The thieves forced a side entrance to gain access.

Mra Mabel Boschtey Klinge-road Woollahra

Crookwell to Cowra Railway Plan Delayed by Inquiry

An early report outlines a proposal for a railway from Crookwell to Cowra. Deputation requests a survey, with officials discussing legal steps and possible parliamentary action as debates loom.

Late Shipping Notes From Fragile OCR Fragment

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Doy ot ewan ak and Bidet Reyne with a reference to to-date interstate and Axo Moen, unclear meaning. Likely a brief shipping or trade snippet with scattered proper nouns in a damaged page segment.

Ewan Ak Reyne

Rock-Choppers dispute contracts under Water and Sewer Board

A troubled board hearing reveals rock-choppers and their contractors claim unequal pay and tasks as North Sydney worksites face wage pressures. The enginesetn-chief notes safety concerns while workers press for higher wages and shorter hours, with a conference planned to resolve staffing and pay on future projects.

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Newtown Hotels Local Option Court Proceedings

The Local Option Court at Darlinghurst examined the Newtown hotels case led by Judge Barkhouim Mr Smithers and Mr Manferiane, with a 5.30 and 3 balance. The court addressed the previous reduction and continued the hotel licenses until January 2 1913. Evidence showed three sub inspectors Crimmins testified the licensees were not lawfully compliant, supporting a finding of continued public campestence at the hotel.

Barkhouim Smithers Manferiane Jim Court Darlinghurst Annardale Glaweas Bheltourng Gearwr Lamb Dhollesnae Este Nm Three S'Crimmin

Cadet Encampment at Goulburn Reflects Busy Scene

In Victoria Park Goulburn, cadets under their officers conduct camp duties amid lively activity. Major Dore leads the unit with 200 cadets present, reporting good attendance and exemplary conduct. Weather permits outdoor drill and company movements, with further camp exercises planned Friday and Saturday events.

Goulburn Victoria Park Shigg Weganeity Soni Pverivaks Ceva Rillee Armand Dore Gourbre Ralph Asatte Adeta

Indignant judge dazzled by weather litany at Darlinghurst

In a morning court at Darlinghurst Judge Docker expressed strong displeasure as a teen defendant faced a gallery of onlookers. The judge noted the tense atmosphere and warned that multiple cases involving accused men were pending, urging orderly conduct and calm as the proceedings continued.

Uke Mesalons Gaurt Darlinghurst Jorge Docker Tiare Bill

Fractured Classified Ad Mentions Age Title

Fragmentary OCR note appears to reference age and classification in an advertisement. The readable bits show disjointed phrases related to ages and pacing. Context is unclear but item seems from a classifieds page with incomplete data.

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