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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 09, 1908

Page

5

Tweed barbound delays and cricket match noted

The Duranbuh steamer and two other ships lingered inside the Tweed River bar while Captain Sinclair discussed social life and a cricket match at Hooda Recreation Ground. The voyage delays drew government attention as discussions about dredging and breakwaters continued, with reporters noting tourism growth around the Tweed.

Duranbuh North Coast Company Tweed Hiver Sydney Sar Fort Incana Tweed Duraby Friendamp Aino Gsilisg Vyesels Harold Ritsu Allen Bar Entranica Hhe Fics Hladatr Darling Harbor Sulides Barney Wall Avery Gan Treed Chemin Bee Tintiers Webber Shouyall Sin Daard Camden Fack Pan Eiteeers Tancy Camden Haven

Old Rule Enforced for Telephone Calls in Subscriptions

The article outlines a long standing telephone department rule governing subscriber calls. It specifies procedures for operators when connected to other exchanges and requires confirming the caller’s identity with the central office.

Hotel Keeper Wounded In Suspected Shooting

Mathurst Town, Thurd ay formation indicates the licensee of the Orent Wheelers Family Hotel was found early this morning in a serious condition with a bullet wound to the head. The man, Bowers, previously faced a police court for attempting to commit public abuse and was remanded for medical treatment as his injuries were treated.

Mathurst Thuretay

Miners at Work at Newcastle Court as Strike Ends

Miners across Rhondda, Northumberland and Northern Wales return to work after a special court in Newcastle, Judge Heydon and Messrs Marsyh and Bawling grant interim verdicts on quarterly pay and the right to choose workingmates. The court orders interim rules for crews and mine managers to form parties and list vacancies, while delaying final decisions on machine rates and conditions until a later date. The Rhondda and Pacific collieries will be inspected next week.

Newcastle Pacific Rhondda Northumberland Heydon Previdins Marsyh Peter Bawilig Gavin Tve Counry Dlaereton Teralbe Peel Ibis Ani

Rigs Creek Strike Settled at Singleton Ride

The Rix's Creek coal strike ended after manager Mr Douglan offered to maintain the old system for screened coal and allow weighman checks. Miners voted to accept, with work to resume on Tuesday and men to be out of the pit for two weeks by Saturday.

Singleton Rix's Creek Douglan Oin Company Danton Fela Minera Tineday

Bondi Park Tent Case At Paddington Court

Ernest David Cathleen faced Paddington Police Court over camping in Bondi Park near high water mark. John Chuby, council clerk, alleged unauthorised tent and request for water access. Witnesses testified high water mark varied with sand shifts. defendant claimed park was below mark at the time. Magistrate ordered costs of five pounds to the Crown side and equal costs to the defense, with time to pay.

Macfarlane Paddington Bondi Park Ernest David Cathleen John Chuby Ot Waverley Bondi Fark Polut Bering Dench Tony Sihowt Henry Madge Dian Cahill Perr Jackson Lands Department Bondi Fort Dealson Fort Depleon Lathipeo

Wharf Laborers' Trouble On Newcastle Wharf

Wharf labourers on Newcastle's wharf walkout disrupts at least three operations. Workers refuse to handle cargo on Illawarra and Newcastle wharves, claiming arbitration court awards. Employers say conditions follow the Arbitration Court, while the Marine Superintendent warns the dispute may extend.

Newcastle Company Darling Harbor Tilberta Bat Ny AED Illawarra Wxrra H Bam Itiwarts and Sam Coast Company Ray

Butter Export Blocked by Unionists at Port

Unionists refuse to handle butter cargo brought to Sydney from Byron Bay aboard the steamer Cavanha for shipment to Blas Anchor liner Narr Tug. Butter must be stored in chambers while ships proceed on schedule. loading crews may be moved to other work as the Northwest Company plans alternate arrangements.

Bydney Byron Bay Sinra Unionista North Cosat Soimr Comalynees Resper

Quiet Day at Newcastle Wharf Labor Strike

Newcastle reports a near idle afternoon as wharf laborers’ strike continues. All work on Newcastle and Hunter River Company vessels is done by a small hired force now reaching 80 men, with 26 more arrivals and some sent to Morpeth for boats. Despite a mass meeting, the fleet will not trim any vessel whose agents employ or permit slave laborers to perform wharf labor.

Newcastle Thurstay Comeron Newcastle and Hunter River Company Byaney Morpeth Thal

Homebush Stock Sales Report Mixed Demand and Prices

Homebush stock notes show 196 consignors, 43 572 sheep and lambs. Demand weaker than Monday, prime and extra prime scarce, lambs strong in parts, cattle above requirements with medium quality and light stock showing slight gains. Next Monday's lineup includes 133 sheep vans and 104 cattle.

Sheen Lambe Truka

Beri Beri Outbreak Aboard Cargo Steamer from Vancouver

An outbreak of beriberi aboard a cargo steamer sailing from Vancouver to Gault Africa prompted the captain to divert toward Sydney. Several crew members died in January and others fell ill. the vessel later reached Newcastle with many sick aboard.

Weyd championship at Mortlake Baths meets late district club list

The Western District Club held a Weyd championship event at Mortlake Baths on Friday with top contenders including A WickBds H Baker and A Warry from Sydney Club and H Hardwick. The inter club handicap lineup features many riders such as Maigane, C Hawi, J Welleingon, and J Saich among others in a dense field.

Mortlake X.S W A. WickBds H. Baker Awarry Waa Sydney Club H. Hardwick Art Aay E. Cook K. Murray Massy Maigane Pee C. Hawilesa J. Welleingon Funk Cimmla Dickman J. Saich J. Furwythe J. Poriecss M’manue M. Day B. Ball H. Woods Te Punch P. Jobsstone A. Priddie Dreme Habeonhe TL Benson B. Stapleton W. Baynolds C. A. Ball C. J. BR. Wilson W. Wyott F. All W. Cowen Mearquirt F. Clare R. Clare B. J. Wilton J. Sunderakin P. Mache B. Matherson F. Thowpcom J.white Halen G. White A ‘Sation I Abal H. S.tae S Thorpe F. Plunket Goswes Cinbourne H. Shaw S. Beaumont Hateroas

Port Jarkeon Sailing Stam Club Handicap Race Set

Sailors Mora Jas. Cash Queanis C. Fisher Unique W. Allen Simin Ve nce L. O'foole 4min Coquette G. Croft 44min Linnot R. Beashall 4min Idee A. Hurst Goin Winifred J. Patterson Digna Nereld P. Milson Swamin Byus J. Graham min Isadore C. Press 6min Uns Hereld Hedrick atmin Ibex A. Dicknom Wain Maage W. Pollock amin Owprey yin Clogalee C. Bury Simin Joronia D. Drake B min race set for Saturday on the usual course.

Port Jarkeon Mora Row Jas. Cash Acr Queanis C. Fisher Amin Unique W. Allen Simin Vence L. O'foole Coquette G. Croft Linnot R. Beashall Idee A. Hurst Goin Winifred J. Patterson Digna Nereld P. Milson Swamin Byus J. Graham Min Isadore C. Press Uns Hereld Hedrick Atmin Ibex A. Dicknom Wain Maage W. Pollock Owprey Tleath Yin

Tiirrana Picnic Races At Tobiranna Club Meeting

The Tiirranna Picnic Race Club held a hot day meeting with good attendance. Winners included Wolvara in the Trial Stakes, Mautnne in the Ladies Bracelet, and Flint taking the Tiirrana Cup. Foxes and Schooner filled minor placings with Times recorded for each event.

Coulburn Tianna Picnic Beaulass Wolvara Halloran Yethe Mautnte Manning Camere Ryloa Alteralion Imin Asigaee Tirrana Yime Flint

Kensington Races Weights For Next Saturday

Weights for upcoming Kensington races listed with horses and assigned weights. The article includes entries like Ta Paley and Hanaian, with weights tied to Marat and Shiee, indicating adjustments for a Saturday meet.

Kensington Rte Peer & Rae Paley Iro Hanaian

Runaway in Park Street wrecks sulky and injures Mrs Devenny

A runaway cart bolted along Park Street narrowly missing several vehicles and colliding with a sulky driven by Mrs. Taveney and her children. The sulky overturned near College Street, throwing occupants onto the roadway. Mrs Devenny and two children, Mervin and Sadie, were taken to Sydney Hospital with facial and limb injuries.

Fen Feeamsky Secvaton Devenny Mervin Sadie Sydney Hospital

Sea Captain Confesses Fatal Overdose in North Bydncr

Captain Joseph Vol, aged retired ship master, was found dead in bed at 10 Campbell Street North Bydncr after an apparent self administered overdose of Laudanum. Daughters discovered the body. police report began with Dobson, the constable, and a coroner’s inquest was planned to determine cause. An associated letter suggested a payment demand tied to a claim of care or shipping interests.

Joseph Vol North Bydncr Ube Byiasy Pollon Mior-Vonstable Dobson Lettce Capitaio Vou Corcoerts Gosar

Weather notes and rainfall across New South Wales regions

The report records scattered rain across NSW with heavy showers on some days and widespread drought concerns. Temperatures in towns like Bourke and Bombala are listed, while Sydney’s rainfall remains localized. Water shortages persist amid dry spells, with rivers replenished slowly and rabbit poisoning campaigns ongoing.

Appeia Wentworth Bourke Wiksaanin Sigil Balranald Moedl Hey Wages Deniliquin Theortheastern South Coast New South Wales Able Land Banth Bombala Monaro Bingara Prospect Yelock Arnidale Barrabs Dathural Bendemeer Blackheath Bundarra Budella Casing Cooma Cootamundre Dubbo Emmagille Glen Innes Gowlbral Guigone Till End Iaverett Katoombi Kurrajone Lawson Lismore Manning Head Mine Mount Victorie AL Sindges Muneinii Murruranal Muswell Brook Kimbybelle Orange Parramatta Fieton Port Adacquario Quéanteranai Quisindl Rockler Stone Sineleton Spriurwoo Tersiga Cralln Walohs Wartalda Welllaston Wenlworth Windsor Woolgooles Sping Momma Fs Wahrooasa Strathfield Glebe Point Mueketevill Temora Yass Thursisy Tusstay Forrests

Danysz Virus Conference Report Sparks Health Board Meeting

The latest phase of the Danysz virus debate is set for a Sydney conference led by the chair of the Huslutx Boards of the States. Acting President Tidewill presented a report to security concerns and the federal government awaits conference results. Premise leader Wade noted no opinion until outcomes are clear.

Rabpild Huslutx Bela Sydney Tidewill Ws.w Secur Hermimba Sir Wun Lyns Grdney Melbourne Cocemomwealth Merals Sis Caid

Melbourne Weather Improves After Heavy Rain

Relief comes to Melbourne as southerly wind shifts and rain eases. A strong gale broke last night with heavy showers continuing through the day. Conditions improve though damp and cold persist.

Melbourne

Bridge or Subway Debate by City Councils Leaders

Representatives from Erekinerilie Redtern Waterlon and Alexandrle Councils urged the Minister for Public Works to study a unified route linking Graudiing street Alexandria to Porbee street Redigro. They weighed a bridge costing about £1900 versus a subway at £2960, noting a subway is safer but more costly. outcome pending Railway Commissioners' views and Ballwey connections.

Erekinerilie Redtern Waterlon Alexandrle Mies Hollie Snean Graudiing Alexandria Porbee Street Redigro Mulway Usier Cheamin Railway Abeline Oliver Subway Lee

Something to Attract Men Wide End Ties Ad

An old newspaper ad promotes 100 Dex wide end ties in plain and faxez colors. Items priced at 3 per ar and 16 2 appear in the fragment.

Dex Oxford

Share Market Evening Report From London and Sydney

Share market cables show London price quotes on Wednesday with tin and lead futures easing. Sydney and Melbourne notes list stocks including Broken Hill Proprietary and Crown Lyed, with trading activity and prices across blocks and commodities, reflecting a subdued market and mixed gains.

London Sistmladie Brofen Hie Broken HI Norch Beakee Hurer Bayer Delevis Associated W.A Biosk

Furious Motor Driving at Redfern Court

On December 5 at Redfern Police Court Blantey Vancaster from Hare ris-strent Pyrwont faced charges for driving a car at speed and at danger. Police testimony described traveling about 25 miles per hour on the wrong side, striking the testpad and injuring two bystanders. A fine of £5 plus costs was imposed with 14 days imprisonment in default.

Redfern Blantey Vancaster Hareris-strent Pyrwont

Morning Fug Signals Unclear Text From Vancouver

Fragmentary OCR reads like a garbled local item with names such as Sante Perry Sydney Bartorobert- Wearing and Loader at SuSE. The legible fragment mentions a morning fug and a person from Vancouver amid unclear context.

A Rifleman's Complaint and the Window Case

A court record recaps a disturbance at a home on January 8 involving Mrs Lawton and a neighboring youth. The defendant, a volunteer at a local company, faced questioning over a broken pane and the implied damage costs. Imprisonment was discussed as a possible outcome for the accused.

Lawton

Constable Assault Trial Hears Conflicting Testimony

In a Kilatorn Pali Court session an on duty constable testified to a melee with a suspect in Raglan and Cooper streets. The incident left the constable injured and the defendant accused of malicious wounding during a liquor-related disturbance. witnesses described blows to the chin and facial injuries, with dramatic court exchanges as the case progressed.

Gorey Degerroei Kpatorn Pali Court Het Rumtodts Mreet Waterlon Raglan Hiquor Mme Ua Gillard Arnew Willrry Abe Hunt

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