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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1908
Page
5
Australia and England battled through a long fifth day at Melbourne with heavy scoring by Fane Hutchings and Noble. England chased 235 but Australia’s bowlers, led by Crawford and Noble, restricted gains and the day closed with England 159 for four, needing 127 to win with six wickets remaining.
In North Sydney Police Court B Brownrigg of Neutral Bay faced charges for issuing an unstamped receipt and later stamping it. Oakden testified Brownrigg was an agent of Risinity and that rent was paid in the street. Magistrate imposed £2 fine plus costs or seven days in jail.
In Woolloomooloo Bay a youth fell into the water after ivy tipped him during a street scene. A British ship officer, Jackson, and a crewman helped pull the boy aboard as bystanders watched. The incident led to further rescue efforts and a noted Royal Shipwreck relief context.
The steamer City of Grafton grounded on the bar near the northern breakwater. It shifted slightly and was hoisted by a dragger. By morning it had floated off the bar and was moved toward the river, with the bow high and dry yesterday before drifting off again.
Christmas Day hotel incident at Parramatta Patios Courtyard involved Thomas Loughrey Michael Carney Joven Meyoy Wu White and Charion Waeree charged after a night hours drinking. Magistrate Weeks noted witnesses and Carney faced a fine while others faced penalties for public disturbance and unlawful conduct.
The bulletin notes hot and dry conditions in parts of New South Wales with a cool to warm coastal trend and possible storms in the far west and seaboard by Wednesday. Rain totals from multiple coastal and inland stations are listed, with Dec rainfall at Penrith and a yearly total near 1759 points. A death at Pemberton is reported, and Orange Station dispatched 27,282 boxes of fruit in seven weeks. A whimsical unrelated dialogue fragment ends the entry.
A representative from Mvenne Nowa conferred with the Lord Mayor about enlarging the Moore Park destructor. The mayor indicated a plan to spend £6000 to extend the facility, claiming it would resolve ongoing complaints by handling around 20,000 tons of refuse annually. The council would review the measure tomorrow.
Dr Armstrong and city health officials describe the garbage dump situation, noting uncollected waste, garish odors, and rotting scraps. They report horses habitually attracted to the area, the atmosphere is dirty, and improper dumping continues despite ward cleanup efforts.
A collection of public works tenders was released including bids for an erection on Broad Street and a new public school site. Names such as Kevin Sutter and J J Trewsuen appear among bidders, with multiple contracts for shelving, office renovations, and school enhancements noted across Westernville and adjacent districts.
Police from No 2 Star Division arrested a suspect this afternoon in connection with the New Year’s Eve robbery at Messrs Ammony Hontern and Lone. The arrestee was lodged at No 2 Star and will face Central Portar Court tomorrow.
Government astronomer H A Lenehan notes earthquake activity in Jamaica reported by The Remain News. Seismograph at Sydney Observatory showed no trace of major tremors, though Kingston experienced delayed waves about 16 hours after Sydney.
The RMS Himalaya returned to Plymouth from Australia on January 1. A rescue occurred at Manly as a person named Dather encountered trouble in the undertow and was saved with the help of Happy Eyre who used a life line.
The Teralia coal dispute unfolds in a special court sitting with Judge Horton presiding. Miners demand a 4d raise amid a wage debate tied to the price of coal while owners seek arbitration. the court weighs whether to halt work and how to proceed with unresolved wage scales and possible strike implications.
A garbled OCR recounts a court proceeding discussing a public hearing and potential verdict. It mentions judges, jury, and a pending decision with references to parties and legal actions, including debates over admissible evidence and potential outcomes. The text also alludes to governance and authority figures and uncertain procedural steps.
The report outlines prices and conditions for cattle and stock at Homebush, noting demand for prime cattle, heifers, and cows. It records wholesale figures, quality assessments, and supply constraints, with figures in pounds shillings and pence. It mentions specific lots, vendors, and market days through November and presents price ranges for beef, dairy, and breeding stock.
The case details two men Williams Charles Nicholaen and Georgy James accused of sly grog selling beer in a Yard off Philperstrees Burry Hills on Sunday December 29. Police evidence showed marked money given for beer and the magistrate noted clear evidence. fines £5 or in default stay. Appeals lodged. Inspector General Garvis reported last year’s sly grog prosecutions in Sydney were up from 1906 with 12 prosecutions and £2476 in fees. Separate matter mentions Tam married but independent, and Fenty Switzner fined £2 with costs for arriving fast near a tram on December 18.
Jumbled report details chaotic activity in the share market with scattered figures, company names, and price hints. Amid the noise are references to firms, brokers, and possible trades, painting a fragmented view of a volatile session.
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