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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 29, 1908
Page
15
Fragmentary notice from a historical newspaper listing births marriages and deaths with garbled OCR text. The readable portion references family events and a charged advertisement, but many lines are unreadable. Further context from the original page would be needed to identify names or dates.
A fragment discusses Bant er and Sonh Pore volatile eucalypt extract and its claimed safety and effectiveness for wrinkles sunburn and complexion. It promotes And ers and Sons Superba Skin Food as a superior product. The text also mentions wholesale channels and a Monday event involving a product linked to a belt mine.
The Indralema sighted a derelict hull likely from a long drift. It suggests many vessels vanish without trace as ships encounter subsurface hazards. Ocean currents and storms compound risks, while few derelicts survive long.
The article recounts derelict ships and their long journeys, including the W L White foundering near Cape Hatteras and drifting to Newfoundland, Fannie E Wolfson's three year voyage across oceans, and the Fred B Taylor split with bow and stern cruising separately. It notes legal precedents on sinking derelicts, such as the 1807 Bothnia case, and mentions vessels like Glenbarren and Martha's Vineyard observations amid ongoing maritime dangers and theories of naval responsibility.
A fragmentary report speaks of a wanderer at sea and mentions a man of war in the background. The text hints at distant sightings and naval presence, with implied tension between exploration and military authority on the water.
A House of Commons member writes to the Times arguing for kinder treatment of tigers. He notes most man-eaters are rare, villagers seek swift death for them, while tigers largely protect crops by preying on deer and pigs. The piece suggests tigers are beneficial and deserve protection.
The readable text shows a late cable news fragment received today with minimal context and no clear actions, dates, or entities to identify.
Frantic Friday in Tehran as two bombs exploded near the Shah of Persia. Three killed and twenty wounded in the attack. The Shah escaped unharmed though a first blast struck as he prayed in a mosque, with prior historic incidents noted in the report.
London report says the English team were outclassed in the test match. The fragment notes the match and suggests a clear defeat for England.
Lord Asquith introduces the Licensing Bill amid sharp partisan clash with Liberal and Conservative papers predicting upheaval. The plan aims to reduce licences by one third over 14 years, with compensation for license holders and local option extending to Wales and Monmouthshire. Local authorities to administer compensation funds and enforcement through Inland Revenue officials.
London Friday report says GIO forces will reinforce General in Morocco. Emissaries of Sultan Mulat Hetid actively preach a holy war and disrupt the southern French front, signaling rising tensions in the region.
The report lauds the English players for spirited play on Australia tour amid tough conditions. It notes they matched the best of the Commonwealth teams in grit, sportsmanship, and endurance across 17 matches, despite some pessimism about tactics and the absence of a key player. The Australian side is praised for pluck and fair play, with mutual respect as the tour concluded.
London reports Count Brucet Ro ventlow, a German naval expert, claims Britain is constructing a single Dreadnought this year as an experimental ship of a new battleship type. He suggests the first dreadnought may be a trial vessel.
London Friday evening reports a British forethought on the Congo question. Sir Edward Grey expresses concern over King Leopold's plan to cede private rights to the Free State for 6 million pounds. The minatory tone indicates tension over control and governance in the Congo.
The Victorian Agricultural Department approved compressed fodder samples. Rail requests a quotation for a small quantity. The Admiralty approves the Mildura varying supply and seeks three quotations for a larger shipment.
The piece laments how many women vanish in American and Sydney cases without alerting authorities or families. It notes 1109 inquiries from New York and Philadelphia families about missing relatives and recalls a Sydney case where 20 young women filmed from home. It argues mothers shrug off disappearances, delaying concern until a body surfaces, and questions why “agony” columns aren’t more proactive.
King Alfonso and Premier Maura plan visits to Barcelona and London to show there is no danger. Barcelona is portrayed as a center of unrest in Spain.
Mr Henry Wilshire Webb, a well known city graper, died last night at his Glanwood Coons street Woollahra. For many years he conducted business in King Street and later in Oxford Street, city.
In London at the Franco-British Exhibition the Australian Government suggests subsidising 21400 to engage the band of the King's Colonials, with the public expected to fund the remaining costs of the band routine.
Joha Thoms a resident of Fitarer atrewty Marrickville was found hanging in his residence this morning by a search party after an apparent act of self harm. A box with bricks beneath supported the improvised noose as police arrived and removed the body to Circwlar Quay. Thoms had suffered rheumatism and reportedly remarked he might as well be out of the world.
In a meeting led by Mr W Chorley representatives from Ryde Council Hornsby Ratepayers Association and several local progress groups debated rail timetable changes and passenger comfort. They urged rapid action on footbridges at Ryde and Eastwood stations and called for improved carriage and waiting areas amid concerns over passenger flow and station facilities.
At a chamber gathering in Newcastle, Mr Wade and Chief Secretary Woolleside Nesoagtio were hosted by the mayor and Chamber president. Alderman A Coole welcomed attendees while Mr Wade praised efforts to support coal mining workers, industrial welfare, and proposed reforms. Speakers urged government backing for local industry and social programs amid ongoing labour and trade debates.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions dates recurring around February 28 and May 5 with unclear subjects. The text seems to reference a scenario or announcement but lacks full names or concrete details to identify people, organizations, or places.
The New Zealand rugby footballers set sail for London aboard the P and G steamer Marrella, with a reported lineup ready for a home test in London today.
A partial OCR read mentions a fire at Pinker's line with unclear details. References to Danvers, Lincick, and a company FUSWER 404 CO. Chemis appear amid garbled text. The readable items indicate a fire event with involved parties but lack concrete facts.
Mr Chamberlain has returned for Canes, in the sound of praire. (Note: OCR fragment)
A fragment from the Wetera board minutes discusses Mr Keele’s remarks during a Woronora scheme report. The Evening News is cited for the president’s supposed statement about selling birthright for a mess of portage. The piece notes misquoting and claims about the actual words spoken.
Fragmentary text mentions stores on King Street and St. C. Gages Tallering Sears with references to arrivals and events. The line has numerous garbles but hints at a sale or notice involving products and timing. lacks coherent details or names to confirm a specific event.
In the north west district of Narrabri dairying shows advancement with the new Wilier factory and dairying stock improving monthly turns. Mixed farming and dairy tasks are common as many small farms begin dairying, and land remains plentiful for agricultural use.
Sales by auction are noted alongside various local notices and discussions of public events. Mentioned are political and governmental items, population figures, law enforcement, and community meetings at Waverley and Bondi with details about openings and committees.
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