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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1908
Page
14
Fragmentary notice notes Five Dock district swimming carnival faced delays and partial program changes. Details unclear due to text loss, but event disruption affected planned schedule and participation.
In loving memory and memorial notices for Brightwell Badden Thomas Smith and others. Names include Ploreoe Gauanrr, Lori Brightwell, Georgy William, Arthur, Percy, Willam Smith, and Mary C Thomas. Dated February entries note anniversaries and bereavements from family and friends.
Sydney Evening Notes reports a Saturday edition dated February 22 1908. It covers brief local items and news briefs typical of the era with concise notices and social notes.
The piece argues that a balanced mind reduces impact of misfortune, citing a Paris dentist using music and atmosphere to ease pain. It compares coping strategies across philosophy and daily life, urging calmer delivery of bad news and warning against overly solemn, fear-driven reactions.
A humorous yet grim parable contrasts bluntly shocking pranks with the shock of bad news. It warns against cruelty, urging fortitude and quick, direct honesty over drawn out sympathy as a better approach when delivering difficult information.
A Pittsburgh man known for fraudulently promising entry into high society faces exposure for repeating the scheme in Canada and the United States. The piece notes his scams target unsophisticated millionaires, offering tickets and introductions at inflated prices, with plans for a syndicate to gain access to nobility and public places.
A London case reported that the Court of Appeal may require recanting “tip” deductions from wages under the Workmen’s Compensation Act. The piece cites a railway restaurant-car attendant who sued for damages, with weekly wages around 1204 and a tip share of about 10s. The article notes a New York meeting where tipped entertainers were accused of taking others’ tips, highlighting concerns about tip misuse and opportunities for financially pressed youths to profit from events.
A long passage discusses Australians abroad for decades returning to reclaim land, noting customs treating prolonged absence as proof of death. It details how absent individuals chase mines or farms, the probate system, and the confusion of memory triggering claims to property once thought lost, with a folk tone on legal realities.
A dynamite blast in an outbuilding at the Merrales Powder Works Berkeley California killed twenty eight people including ten whites and four Chinese workers. The explosion occurred on a Friday evening as the factory suffered a catastrophic event. Authorities reported a large blast drawing emergency crews to the scene.
London reports reveal a Glebe Colliery explosion at Washington near Sunderland. Of fifteen men employed, fourteen perished, with extensive damage to the mine and many injuries. The blast occurred at night, sparing daytime workers.
London reports distress in New York with 1,200,000 people needing relief amid census figures. It cites population estimates from 1300 and 1208, noting Grosser New York and Census Bureau estimates of over 3.4 to 4.1 million residents.
London Friday evening reports essential ministers including Campbell-Bannerman, Birrell, Haldane, Morley absent from the House of Commons due to influenza. The tally notes widespread illness with one hundred thousand in London affected.
Printers of two native papers in Calcutta were imprisoned for 24 months and 12 months respectively after publishing seditions articles in their papers. The moves reflect heightened government crackdown on press activity in the city.
Lord Grey outlined a scheme to memorialize Canada’s battlefields in a national park at Quebec, with King Edward’s Park as the centerpiece. Funds from federal and provincial grants plus subscriptions were sought to remove ruins, build a museum and an seven mile avenue, and erect a Peace Statue. The King signalled a gift of 100 pounds toward the fund.
Ten Petersburg police disclosed a gang tied to terrorism as authorities detained thirty five members. Several men offered resistance with revolvers, and four were wounded during the arrests. The group was alleged to manipulate patronage networks in Russia.
Sydney Burton the Postmaster General follows Lord Haldane's recommendations by raising post office salaries to about 1,000,000 pounds yearly. The plan aims to improve pay for postal workers as conditions and terms are improved.
The Waterloo Cup final was decided at Alteny on Friday. Hallow Eve by Paynter Bridge-Porest Fyirr defeated Lark of Retlowt by Bilkouetta, with Strange Mystery-Sileh taking third. Last year’s winner was Long Boan, half-brother to this year’s victor. Total prize money reached £1000.
London Friday trade notes show the silver per ounce price at 20 pounds 140 shillings in a standard market update.
A cleric, Mr J W Laldlaw of Neutral Bay, reported his residence broken into on Friday. Several medals won by Laldlaw for athletic feats including a 129 yard Sydney championship gold, a blevele handicap gold, a bingé scale handicap gold, and other trophies were stolen. The items were kept in a box and left exposed in the drawing room. Entry was gained by breaking a wash house window pane.
Keir Hardie, the MP, was attacked last night in Pretoria with eggs in a repeated incident. The assault interrupted his appearance as he moved through the crowd, highlighting persistent hostility during the visit.
A fragmented text discusses eye health and advice on purchasing optical aids, warning against hasty buys and emphasizing the need for correct instruments. It mentions responsible parties and the role of those in charge to ensure proper correction for impaired vision.
A decipherable fragment from a historical paper discusses Chinese control over fruit trade, plantation labor in Queensland and New South Wales, and the impact on Sydney markets. It references figures and places like Queensland, Tasmania, and Chinese merchants, with implications of colonial trade disruption and labor dynamics.
A laborer died after a fall at Callas Park Asylum following an incident with inmates and staff. Police report indicates the death occurred February 18 and the inmate care was unable to prevent the fatal injuries. The case is under medical and official review with investigations ongoing.
Strong winds and heavy seas batter the western coast with north and southwesterly gales. Crowded ships report rough swells near Cape Catherine and Macquarie Heads, while Cape Clear and Crookhaven Headings endure squally conditions and stormy seas.
A fragmentary report on leasing stock routes and reserves near Narrabri mentions landholders and local authorities. The text references grazing conditions, weather, and stock movement but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
The Bathurst Experimental Farm displays a fine assortment of apples including Ribetons Pippin Celson Gate Pastmaln Hener Hoary Morning Not Bad tune Robinson Beeching Adam Petrmain. The trees are well grown and brightly colored, drawing praise from onlookers.
A damaged report notes experts warn that glare from street lamps and foggy conditions irritate eyes. It cites retina strain from bright lighting and describes dangerous work at a power plant with rabbits employed as part of daily tasks.
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