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Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 26, 1908

Page

5

Fruit Trade Debate in Sydney Chinese Monopoly Claim

Mr Le Yuu argues against sensational claims about Chinese control of Sydney banana and Tasmanian apple trades. He asserts Chinese influence is real but warns against hostility, noting labour shortages and broad economic impacts. He cites cyclone losses, direct-from-grower sales, and rivalries among traders as factors shaping the fruit industry future.

le Yuu Evening News Queensland Fiji Brisbane Sydney Abunésree Tasmania Bydney Europe Truit Uberfore Ted Bimeek

A Capital Series Of Views In The Journal Issue

A detailed note on the Town and Country Journal issue featuring vivid illustrations of Sydney and New South Wales events. It highlights cricket tours, Aboriginal cricketers, Brisbane views, agricultural shows, Pitcairn Island, and racing photos with portraits. Includes police barracks in Redfern, Buckjumping exhibition, and a Tivoli Theatre interview.

Sydney Arleta New South Wales Yown and Country Journal Australia England Albert Ground Steellenlly Webb Tresidder WR. Tuck Hacker Denny Bennett Tresillers Brisbane Botanic Gardens Brisbane Queensland Kangaroo Valley Stanthorpe Guyra Pitcairn Island Bounty Admiral Bligh Magezian Muncle Creek Hoover River Miltoo Ulladulla West Australia Cecil Healy Nb.w Frank Beaurepaire Vic Royal Agreutural Society Drake Cadia Harry Rickania Tivoli Theatre Rickards W. Kidston John Day Igoces New South Wales Railway Emily Marks Ba” W Green Fee-Champlos

Swallowing match head led to court charge

Mary Tangye an 18 year old domestic servant was charged at Redfern Police Court yesterday with attempting to take her own life by swallowing matches. Senior constable Trinder found she had been in pain near Abercrombie Street and sent her to Princes Alfred Hospital. Pieces of a cup and matches smelling of phosphorus were recovered. She pleaded guilty saying she acted in passion after an argument with her mother. The magistrate released her with a warning, noting the act was an offence against the public and herself but that she was not in danger.

Mary Tangye Redfern Trinder Tangye Abercrambe Street Princes Alfred Hospital Abercrombie Street William Clarke

Valueless cheques heard at Redfern Court

At Redfern Police Court several hotelkeepers faced charges over cheques returned as valueless. John Christie pleaded guilty to obtaining £2 18s via a valueless cheque dated February 6, with another charge for £3 from Thomas O Connor on February 10. Christie received six months' jail on each charge, cumulated. George L Maddox, Tasmanian orchardist, was committed for trial on two valueless cheque charges against Thomas O Connor and George Wadge both dated February 1 or 6. Maddox and Watering were involved in cashing or presenting cheques, with Maddox later committed for trial on the latter charge.

Redfern Clarke South Sydney John Christie Michael Kennedy Ucemsee Stephney Alexandria Christie A. Bank, Limited Padington Thomas O'Connor George L. Maddox Maddox George Wage Waseath Ueéuses Kent Hotel Maddex

Wollongong Sessions Riot and Theft Case Pleas

At the Wollongong Quarter Sessions Judge Fruburdinge, Thomas Raland James and William Cowie pleaded guilty to injury to property connected with a riot at Bearborough noted last month. Bertie Marceau admitted embezzlement for acting and meddling. Emily Allen Pollock, married now with a relationship to Samuel Pollock, was acquitted after being charged with stealing several items and £9 from her nephew.

Wollongong Fruburdinge Thomas Raland James William Cowie Bearborough Bertie Marceau Emily Allen Pollock Marriat Wosean Samual Pollock

Why Men Kill Themselves: Causes And Cultural Notes

A lengthy, discursive piece surveys rising personal crisis reports and the motives behind suicide. It cites Napoleon, Bismarck, and Byron as historical interests, notes religious influence on rates across Europe, and discusses sex ratios, education, loneliness, pain, and remedies. The tone mixes moral reflection with statistical observation, urging work, social support, and caution against moral panic.

Homebush Abattoirs Erection Plan Details

A Barwood Council meeting discussed the Homebush abattoirs project noting compensation payments for portions of the lake area used for building and railway purposes. Authority was given to hallway commissioners to proceed, with a decision expected in about two weeks. the beating would proceed as planned.

Homebush Osbury Secretary of Works Healey Wan Fead Barwood Counci Tiwae Dees

Remarkable Cure Claim By Clematis Tonic Reader Testimony

A reader from Towneville recounts a dramatic recovery after using Clematis Tonic to battle long hours of illness and fatigue. The account describes initial weakness, headaches, and restlessness, followed by renewed strength, steadier sleep, better digestion, and restored appetite, attributing the change to the tonic and urging others to try it.

Aly Towneville Ubemposk Guewnelaud Attar Wapinanle

Lifeboat Shed Construction Advances On Thames River

A partially legible 19th century note describes near completion of a lifeboat shed at the southern end of Watsown Day. The cradle platform and rails were lengthened to float out into deeper water, enabling a lifeboat launch from the public works site. Officials plan upcoming site improvements and carpentry to finish the structure within days.

Alice Rawson Alice Ramyon Co Puba

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