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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1908
Page
4
The notice expresses heartfelt thanks from Mrs Fuller and family for the loving remembrances and sympathy received after Percy Wood’s passing. It acknowledges ongoing gratitude from his mother sisters and brothers for the support shown in their time of loss.
In the Public School Teachers Conference reports and the Public Instruction Gazette the focus shifts to school concerts and entertainments. Critics argue these events divert teachers from teaching and burden public funds with supplies that should be department funded. The piece urges the Public Instruction Department to curb show business and redirect resources to core education.
The speaker condemns the mania for annual exhibitions in state public schools saying the overemphasis burdens teachers and indirectly subsidizes the Public Instruction vote, making the system strain under excessive displays rather than focusing on core education.
The State Parliament party, led by Mr. McGowen, seeks direct influence on shire and municipal elections. It argues representation mirrors parliamentary practice and is a natural, lawful extension of politics into local bodies. Critics claim the Socialist stance prioritizes its class and marginalizes paying ratepayers, who are a minority.
The piece argues against blaming Australia for environmental dust and air pollution, noting political use of dust accusations and distinguishing real volcanic dust from exaggerated claims. It discusses interior dust, wind patterns, and a voyage report of immigrants, weighing whether perceived harm reflects bias or fact.
Fragmentary text suggests a discussion of wind patterns influencing travel between the Cape and Australia. The passage notes a prevailing wind and a consideration of dust movement, implying a maritime or air route assessment and the desire to minimize dust transport over long distances.
A London dispatch notes progress in the Burns Philp and Company versus Germany dispute over alleged breaches of an international agreement in the Marshall Islands trade. Germany allegedly seeks to parallel South African claims against Britain, risking renewed stalemate, with the Daily Graphic suggesting a friendly understanding may now be possible and arbitration on the Marshall Islands case could proceed.
A late morning cable report from London notes South Africa withdraws demand for identical realmwal and will move toward arbitration with Burns, Philp and Company. The item suggests Germany aims for a neutral settlement and a cordial agreement may be reached between the parties.
The article notes local demands for better Federal attention, including faster postal and telegraph services for Casino. It cites the Defence Plan discussion, promises of new posts, and the need to secure a colleague's attention, reflecting federation enthusiasm tempered by self-interest.
The Nord Weutecher Lloyd induced the Nipyon Yoson Kaisha to abandon competition at Singapore Bangkok Hongkong Syatow and Holbow. This industrial shift signals reduced regional activity and reallocation of assets amid changing trade routes.
Minister for Works Len says drought snarls water supply across Melensburek and Lithgow with tanks empty and creek water drawn. Petition signups in Helensburon noted as department plans new reservoir and ongoing Barren Jack conservation work. Minister will inspect Barren Jack site and Narrandera farm, aiming to move fast over two to three days.
In New York a dramatic blaze at Parker Building a tall skyscraper sent firefighters unable to reach the upper floors Water could not reach the ash loft The firemen climbed to the roof while comrades on a nearby hotel lit lines to aid descent The roof crew then slid down a chimney to safety as cheers rose from about 20 000 spectators in the street
London dispatch reports MP W. Taft the Malind States Secretary of War rejects government control of matters railways. He says the issue does not affect the current presidential campaign. Roosevelt hints the Republican Convention will name Taft, with McBryan likely the Democratic nominee.
Hamburg American and Norddeutscher Lloyd announce a working agreement to amalgamate capacity totaling about 4 162 420 tons of shipping, consolidating fleets and operations. The arrangement, disclosed in London on Monday evening, signals a major realignment in transatlantic steamship capacity.
In the Third Test Match resumed Tuesday morning in Adelaide the sun and heat raised temperatures to 148 in the sun and 10lder in the shade, the wicket cracking under intense heat as players contended with a hard surface and rising conditions. Concurrently, Condon hotel proprietor faced trial after a charge of criminal assault on Ivy Canning, 15, with the Port Macquarie proceedings heard in Sydney Central Criminal Court, bail set at £200 and sureties of £100.
London reports an acute rate cutting war among White Star Line and Moran’s shipping combine including Hamburg-Amerika and Norddeutscher Lloyd against Cunard. Cunard plans to reinforce with new mammoth liners Lusitania and Mauretania, signaling intensified competition at sea.
The New Zealand Shipping Company steamer Koromiko, Captain Clift, left Liverpool December 13 for New Zealand ports via Fremantle and Bunbury and arrived at Capetown slightly damaged, discharging part of her cargo.
Experts at the Supreme Court of Victoria proved that amv convenany auNe pure volatile eucalyptus extract offers sovereign remedies. The claim centers on legal recognition and efficacy of the eucalyptus extract within the court's ruling framework.
London market report shows standard bar silver quoted at 2s 2 1 16d per ounce. The price movement reflects Monday evening trading with slight changes from the prior session.
London reports the wheat stloat for the United Kingdom at 2,715,000 quarters and for the Continent at 97,000 quarters. Last week American wheat shipments to Europe totaled 507,000 quarters from Atlantic ports and 125,000 quarters from Pacific ports.
A Sydney area labor dispute expands as Wharf Laborers Union threatens refusal to work amid demand for improved wages and conditions. Talks with Ore Dat Wy Desitien and other companies fail to resolve, with potential supply disruptions for shipments along the river and rail lines.
A dramatic nautical collision occurs near Darling Harbor involving vessels Euryalus and Warung. The incident, witnessed by multiple crew and officials, leads to distress, rescue efforts, and inquiries by maritime authorities.
Fragmented report notes a Town Hall project in CBs along Swanston-atrent costing £55,000 with limited funding and distribution plans. The text mentions fees, dates, and some unclear references to funding bodies and timelines, but many phrases are garbled.
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