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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1908
Page
12
Fragments describe late death notices and a postponed public sale with references to unspecified officials and local venues. The text is garbled but hints at tax, probate, and estate proceedings with names and dates unclear.
The Premier of New South Wales Mr C G Wade comments on a deputation of city business leaders seeking an Eastern trade subsidy. He notes published replies to a memorial, discusses press copies, and explains timing of his letter to millers and merchants. He mentions Burma, Philippines, and British shipping plans, and signals government consideration of enhanced trade with the East while aiming to avoid overstatement.
An inquest at the Coroner's Court North Sydney examined the death of Joseph Vos a retired resident of 29 Cannibal Street North Sydney found at his Campbell Street residence. The coroner noted sorrowful domestic history and recorded a verdict of death self administered by morphine with medical input requested for verification.
Private cables report London share quotes with Brock Company and other firms tumbling as investors react to dividends and price shifts. Meanwhile a tremor and aftershocks widen cracks across cathedrals and buildings in the city center, damaging storefronts, hotels, and the School of Arts while authorities assess risk and plan safety measures.
Auction notice details a sale of pledged items at a shop on Niley Street. It lists dates, terms, and items including jewelry, clothing, and household goods with repayment and advance notes, referencing lenders and pledges distances and conditions for sale.
Premier Wade said the Chief Railway Commissioner reported all vessels awaiting cargo at the northern port have been berthed. Two ships have arrived in Newcastle since Friday afternoon, confirming the bottleneck was temporary and unlikely to recur.
John Bert, 33, of the Salvation Army Home, was sitting on a rail above the water near Long Cove Ferry Vellarf when he fell into the harbor. John Petrie and a Lame Core Wharf worker jumped in to rescue him, bringing him ashore and to Sydney Hospital where Dr. Furber treated immersion effects. Tomorrow at the L0.0 F. Temple Mr Sowell will deliver an address titled Whom Have We in Heaven.
The NSW Railway Institute held a Friday meeting in Mallway Hall chaired by Mr Mahachian, with Assistant Commissioner H Richanions assisting. Reports highlighted railway goods handling, staffing, new brake installation, and student examinations. Awards for teachers and students were presented, and the event closed with a singing programme led by Mr Sherlock.
A long OCR fragment lists numerous passengers bound for Vancouver and other Canadian points on a voyage by sea. Names include Monckmann Kerr Verte Williams Lawrance Townsend Doyle Stretwat Mimeta Jambarly Buell Bunll Gre Mooley Herbert ACCormied M'Cormien and many others. The text mentions arrivals to Canada and the United States with multiple individuals and families named.
A fragmentary report describes land ownership and construction at Mark Foy's corner site at Liverpool and Bitare. The text references a building project by Mark Foy and mentions a stall and keeper, with unclear details about land title and nearby structures.
Wool receipts at depots this week reach 9436 bales, up on last year by 119,000? bales though the line shows a growth. Weekly wheat intake totals 40047 bushels, down 1242 compared with the prior similar period, while season totals reach 195,723 bushels, a drop of 452,769. Stock owners at Bundarra report short feed as corn and fall clear in price. Chillie Best Samer Drink Invigorating.
Interest in the Shite oher Viens at Bundarra grows as residents favor urban areas and municipal government. Mr Thomas Nock of Nork and asiing Limited presides over a silver wedding event featuring a four stand and a silver frame.
A burst of heat grips towns from New South Wales to inland districts with temperatures climbing to near record highs and sparse storms. Reports cite hot dry conditions, scarce rain, and warnings of fire danger in towns like Cobar and Penrith, while some locales note cooling relief or brief showers.
A sad fatality occurred at North Morton near Riverstone last night. A young child of farmer Gordon Ransfund was severely burned in a paddock fire while attempts were made to douse flames and assist the injured child.
A garbled report details an actor from the Wild West genre, Tejare, facing a legal matter with references to a hearing date and accusations. The text mentions other names and a sequence of unclear events, including alleged actions and a contested game reference, but remains largely unintelligible.
Report from LEON and surrounding areas details a strong wind storm and heavy seas impacting port facilities. Multiple named vessels and crews face dangerous conditions as gale warnings persist. Observers note high winds, rough seas, and power disruptions amid ongoing searches and rescue efforts.
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