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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1908
Page
15
A coastal and inland sketch of bushmen’s attitudes to snakes in New South Wales. It notes general fear and vague knowledge of venomous species, frequent avoidance, and crude remedies such as alcohol and improvised treatments. The piece highlights a practical indifference to snakes except when they threaten workers or their families.
A sweeping, period tone survey of Australian serpents, their behavior, and bush legends. It weighs myth against fact, noting the brown snake and large pythons, the danger and mistaken bravado of stories, and advice to travelers to avoid risky encounters in snake country.
The piece argues NSW leads in trade matters over Victoria and other states, noting higher revenue in the first half of the 1907-1908 financial year due to tariffs, while critiquing Minister Lyne’s views and suggesting consumers face costs. It also comments on a long-ago fire in Sydney and calls for better building regulations to prevent future disasters.
London reports indicate Reggie Gibbe Ralph Thomas and J L Williams of Cardi have joined the New Zealand football team. Welsh stars Gibbs Williams and Thomas among others receive invitations as England Ireland and Wales unions plan for upcoming tests this autumn and a proposed Dominion tour later. Strong praise and debate surround Gibbs as an all round forward while Williams impresses for pace and accuracy.
London Friday evening reports Herr Mirmillan Harden editor of Zabuntt was convicted of criminal slander against Count Kuno Moltke former Berlin commander. He received four months imprisonment, a public retraction, and payment of costs. defense urged a fine instead.
London Friday Evening report notes Mr Will Thorne MP Labour member for West Fife declined an invitation from the Earl of Warwick and Lord Lieut of the county to form an Essex army committee. He objects to the New Army Act and its magnified form of compulsory service.
London Friday Evening reports the Asiatic question as more urgent for colonies to unite on imperial trade policy. The Manchester Guardian notes the British Secretary for the Colonies, Earl Elgin, powerless to modify underlying policy of the Transvaal regulations, making concessions impossible without risking greater imperial interests than those of Indian emigrants.
After a requiem mass at a Paris church a Parisian Count assaulted the Prince de Sagan, alighting a long family feud. The incident centers on a proposed marriage between the Prince de Sagan and the Countess Anna Gould, widow of Count Paul de Castellane, with ties to Jay Gould's daughter. The Castellane dynasty history and adultery divorce proceedings are noted, including rumors of a past Valencay marriage and other French aristocrats.
London market reports bar silver at 2 pounds 10 shillings 164 per ounce equivalent. Dealers noted standard pricing for international trade and refined metal supply conditions.
Ellen Collard a 38 year old resident of Little Mount Street Pyrmont died in Sydney from phosphorus poisoning after a New Year’s Day incident in her bedroom. Her husband reported she had previously threatened self harm and told a housemate she had taken match heads soaked in water. Coroner Roby Moore and police investigated as Barry Hills patient at Sydney Hospital, treated for phosphorus poisoning with no improvement by morning.
London reports that Mr William Alexander M Arthur Liberal MP for St Austell Mid Cornwall has resigned his seat in the House of Commons. The note traces his lineage to Alexander M Arthur and details his prior roles as Junior Lord of the Treasury and various parliamentary positions.
Eyecing News reports heavy passenger flow at Central Railway Station this morning with enormous crowds bound for the Blue Mountains and Sea Coast. Officials note the elevated traffic is being handled by reinforced staff, and expect continued high volumes into the next month without disruption.
London reports a receiver has been appointed for the Seaboard Air Line, a major Eastern system with capital of £19,000,000. The line runs through Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Alabama, with a bond office at Portsmouth, Virginia. The article notes the capitalization and route details from the available labet return.
Lieut Cm B White of the Royal Australian Artillery has passed the Staff College in London on Friday evening. The article notes his selection and completion of the course, highlighting his achievement within the Australian forces.
An advertisement touts Fishich's Phospheren as a cleanse and strengthener for eye health and a ward against diabetes Bright's disease and kidney trouble. It promotes Prascelene for kidneys in order and claims the medicine is easier than pills. The dose is ten drops and a doctor is said to be available at a cost, with chemists offering four times the amount.
London Friday evening report notes the Union of the Russian People reforming as the Orthodox League with approval of the Czar’s government, maintaining the group’s mime and identity while shifting naming and public stance. The move signals a rebranding amid political tensions and aims to preserve organizational continuity.
Fragmentary notice describes packing purchases and forwarding to buyers. Mentions FH Peak Nowray Aboriginal and boomerang exhibit at a central museum. Includes stray street and numeric text, with unclear dates or locations.
A fragmented OCR item notes a court case reference to SANDER and Pine with claims for a plant extract labeled EUCALYPTI and a crude extract. It mentions alleged safety and efficacy, a Victorian court source, and links to skin inflammation and other symptoms alongside unrelated numbers and goods.
London Friday evening reports a visible supply of American wheat at 18,000? Doanate, with Brad. aureee’h noting the figure. The piece reflects wartime trade data and stock estimates impacting markets.
Excitement at Watsons Bay bar day as multiple large sharks were seen cruising near the beach. Reported sightings about two sharks following a boat and attracting onlookers, with unclear details on actions or outcomes.
Newcastle report notes ongoing strike by wharf laborers with cargo handling disruptions. Unclear text repeats indicate ongoing tension and potential company actions. Authorities or unions not clearly named due to garbled OCR.
Newcastle reports a quiet scene at the collieries with miners preparing for a major holiday weekend. A miners’ meeting is planned as the MeuL Commitee schedules a gathering Monday, while wheelers and daily tasks resume as usual amid minor disruptions.
The American ship TT Smith reached Brdeey on Friday with 71 days from Paget Sound, Caytaul Goeion. 3,860,000 tees of timber aboard. Americas 4-mas and Eureka delivered 418,000 feet, under Scott Henderson’s agency. Barquestine Vesbal from Hos tanga carried 4000 feet of timber bound for Kearl Tumbes Company. Blackwaitie Bay at Glebe.
The text describes a burglary at a Neutral Bay residence on Bacormxa Murdoch streets. A quantity of jewelry valued around £7 was stolen from a back bedroom. The thief escaped through a back door damaged during the break in.
Auction sales notices from January detail unredeemed pines at 247A Fut-srrent. The text describes Captain M'Kyatte of the ketch Sacra and crew seized by natives during a boarding incident. The captain and crew faced threats as the native party attempted an assault near Brisbane.
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