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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 21, 1908

Page

5

Rioting Bathers Prompt Mayor to Seek Ordinances

A riotous crowd at Randwick Beach spurs Sydney officials to push for stronger policing and new ordinances. The mayor and Alderman Houston defend police actions while noting enforcement limits. Residents report disorder, crowded dressing-rooms, and safety concerns as council eyes stricter rules and charged prosecutions.

Merman MiMi Randwiels Pinger Smarwuuig Atten Breb Tnt Twkpertar-Gannral Poller Dave Randwick Notin Houston Pmag Allop Bowen Wourse Peek Tay Ant Obinrerermant Sargent Sydney Coogee Suniae Plana Antipem

Marshall Islands Dispute Appears Near Settlement

Cable from Sydney reports the Marshall Islands dispute between Burns, Philp & Co. of Sydney and the Imperial German Government nearing settlement. Berlin invites Burns, Philp to send a representative to negotiate privately. Campbell, the London manager, went to Berlin to discuss terms. The dispute, tied to prohibitive taxes and hampered trade via the Yeabol steamer, has stretched for years. An allied note mentions a new non political industrial union formation under the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Act.

Sydney Mesars. Burns Philp LEN Company Imperial Germain PME Ifmer Messrs. Burns Berlin Pew Campbell London Duscuse Ube Arnar Yeabel Messrs Burma, Philp Fed Company

NSW Cabinet Re arranged and new ministries formed

NSW Premier Walle reshapes the cabinet creating a new Department of Agriculture and Mines and placing Peery in charge of a practical new department. Wood remains Chief Secretary overseeing the Mines and Labour industries, with Anderson acting as Secretary to the Intelligence Department. Changes take effect tomorrow after the Executive Council sworn in ten ministers.

Walle Dawe Wood Tahu Lsbor Enen Hogar Minthitt Publis Te Anderson Luli Annie Hime Borg Bee Avactnion Duden Aulerson

Late Sporting Cricket Match in Launceston Reported

Fragmentary late sporting note details a cricket match involving Koeland and Tyemania at Launceston with uncertain day timing. The report mentions players Latoya, Windia, Young, and Wieden Horriis among others, but many names and specifics are garbled, leaving an unclear outcome.

Young Woman Drowned at Sronce Crewe

A young woman named Morrie Five Gerald, aged 22, drowned Tuesday evening at Sronce Crewe. The victim, reportedly seeking a bucket of water for her mother, slipped into the water. Her mother, alarmed by her absence, searched and found the body in the river.

Rockley Sronce Crewe Morrie Gerald Aenee Selard Danastera Mts

Grange Jockey Club hosts annual event at Wentworth carnival

New Zealand racing and swimming headlines mix with a Wentworth carnival plan. The Grange Jockey Club aims to attract spectators with a £408 purse for annual races and a week of aquatic events. Leaders, sponsors, and numerous swimmers from the state are expected to attend, with highlights including diving and women’s competitions.

Lemire Grange Jockey Club New Zealand

Fire at Narrabri narrowly contained by quick action

A Tuesday fire broke out in the premises adjacent to the Enak of Suetra lasia in the main block of the lawn. The blaze was suppressed thanks to prompt efforts. without rapid action the entire block could have been destroyed.

Xamrabil Enak Suetralasia

Return of the Encounter in Fremantle Port

The Encounter arrived from Colombe Ivet and entered the harbor on a thin morning. Shr Will bail for Brdney, probably on Friday afternoon, after bunkering.

Fremantle Colombe Ivet Shr Brdney

Late Lieutenant A F Stephens Honored in Obituary

The Late Lieutenant Albert Pronk Stetbwan of the Commonwealth Naval Forces was born near Bristol England and served in New South Wales police before joining the National Rifle Association. He later joined the Nava Artillery Volunteers, transferred to Commonwealth naval forces, commanded a New South Wales Naval Brigade company, volunteered for service in the Youth African War, and attended a Portsmouth gunnery course and Saya maneuvers aboard a warship.

Lueutenant Albert Pronk Stetbwan Commonwealth Suvi! Forces Antonio Id Nationalite Aesockat Nava Artillery Volunteers Comsionwealth Naval Forcns New South Wales Naval Beleade Einglant Portsmouth

Fire Disaster Destroys Cohen’s Warehouse in Wharton

A blaze swept through Cohen’s warehouse in Wharton causing extensive damage to the structure and contents. Fire crews reported the eastern wall weakened by the heat while nearby buildings, including a school and several shops, suffered smoke and water damage. Investigations focus on origin and cause as authorities seek witnesses and takedown notes from the scene.

Cohen's Warehrung Flretien Meda Toshel Te Block Karaeky Lae Tee Menta Aschool Cigel Tin

Coal Strikes Expand Near Newcastle and Downtown

Reports reveal ongoing coal strikes at Newcastle with miners and operators at odds over wage demands. Workers threaten to stay off the job unless wages rise as talks with the Special Mining Court conclude. Both sides pause after renewed walkouts affecting several pits and related facilities.

Newcastle Ant Duckenfelt Waa Back Creek Mesarn F Brown Short Land Trurhats Die Esterday Stefe Vingaleerupietta Frame Tralie

A Royal Talisman of Hohenzollern Legends

Reporter Abe Kaiser notes the imperial talisman a large gold ring with a dark stone said to protect the wearer from harm. Its romantic history traces to the Margraves of Nuremberg and Saladin era, passing through Ulrich and successors with the ring bearing a removed Koran verse.

Abe Kaiser England Nuremberg Jerusalem Margraf Ulrich Saladin

Probationary Students Receive Scholarships at Training College

A list of probationary students and awardees for scholarships at Training College headed by F. Tokerman and M. Adams includes numerous names such as Walter Beard Ralph Measinetinn and J. Whataon. The misspelled names suggest an OCR-damaged notice detailing prize recipients and related students.

Will Solaripa Rihor F. Tockerman Maroid M. Adama Alfred J. Ruleoay Reguiah & Weight Walter , Beard Ralph Measinetinn Fyonel M. Lonedate Hones W. Gearle Owell Chick Fen Jamin Whataon Georee Restmant Mack Pryce Jones William T. Taylor Alfred W. Patterson Towels J. Horton Frederick Vv. Gallagher Victor J. Prewit Francia Harricot Gevit Lo Henry Eliot Robern dank @ Adams Gyrtrude Andrew Doris Pearl Bembrick Rosind J. Trars Muir Tipuine Mary Aninabeth Sears Sarah A Wade Sivlla Eos Proudfoot Amy Hale Annie 1 Spageer Muriet Ho Sherring Allen B. Lasabert Nelly Bronks Mary Caherine M.atoan Clare Burns Tey M. Thorley Even I. Chauney Elsie KM. Hintchinsna Thady M. Pielting Wroitred Marris

Auction Sale Notice at Grovind Beach April Sands

Auction sale conducted by Arthur Rickard and Company on January 7 at 2:50 PM at Grovind Beach fslate Erieb. Notices list allotments and property items for sale under the authority of the auctioneers.

Grovind Beach Erieb inn-le-Sands Arthur Rickard

Troubles at Ren's Creek mining dispute escalates

A tumultuous meeting at Ren's Creek reveals miner demands over weighment, wages, and pending depa rations. Manager counters with proposed rates and a firmer stance as the Southwre Miners' Fraternity warns of possible action, with a five day notice issued.

Market notes on copper and shares across Sydney and London

A fragmentary report outlines copper and share activity with London quotations and Sydney sales. It lists prices in pounds and pence, buyer and seller names, and brief trade details in a late 19th or early 20th century tone, referencing several companies, brokers, and yards in Sydney and Melbourne.

London Momus Bayer Meeken Hiroken Hill Aamuldatey Adulaite Pira Tritien Diriijen Ealee Binok South Fyait Adelaide Sydney Feokes Hilt Ash Feisn Hhlerere Ie Dunellen Erik Bydory St Ton Crimpany Aten Taylor Sui Budeers Sewellot Eviter Hs Ditin Aetler Ts Ronny Burrr Brillant Central Chiliagae Balmain New Ferry O.K Copper North Coast Siesta Bia Bellambl Audrstian Gaslight Reale Bilavait Aid Dwacitom Narch Wisi Turner

Young North Carolina attorney Buxton faces no verdict

Fragmentary report covers Buxton, a young North Carolina lawyer praised for handling a case with no verdict of guilt. A juror later told him he wasn’t convinced of the defendant’s guilt but feared discouraging a budding lawyer. Additional notes describe harvest heat in Victoria and various local incidents across regions, including shipboard rescues, a cathedral damage piece, and a dynamite accident in Wes Maitland.

North Carolina Whender Tinston Buxton Guily

Painter Ulmarras Death at Commercial Hotel

Ulmarra a 64 year old painter from Surrey England was found dead in his bed at the Commercial Hotel. A quantity of potassium cyanide was found in his pocket a note to John Buchanan and a bequest to Mr Buchanan. Neighbors recall heavy drinking prior to the act and reference to a suicide.

Ulmarra Towrday Famex Chapel Commercial Hotel John Buchanan Arensen Hurhanan Surrey Einslani

Ashore on the Victorian coast reported wreckage near Lorne

Fragmentary Melbourne notices recount a vessel feared to be the Und Hinenign, towed ashore near Lorne Victoria after leaving Liverpool August 24 with a cargo. The Darque, also wrecked, left Liverpool August 24 and met a severe gale October 17. heavy weather damaged its crew and cargo. Fire destroyed a West Wealong boarding house owned by W Hart and occupied by Mrs S A Johnson.

Hydner Mtelbourns Lorna Darque Hiocines Darque Liverpool Merebandien Pata Westere West Wealong W. Hart SA Johnson John R. Walsh Chme Chicago National Bank Russell Brothers Luakimsyre Powel Maitland Defance Department Columbus Australia Austraiie

City Signs and Progercy Measure Unclear Text

Fragmentary report notes a meeting of associations and merchants with a planned fold tomorrow at a local venue. Mentions Rat papers and city officials and possible funding aims related to an educational test. Disjointed names and places render specifics uncertain.

Progercy Wuere Trinols Po Wien Rity Sien Smairs Renéralts David Storey Che Jorge Supreme Court

Weather Recap From New South Wales and Surrounding Regions

A fragmented weather report describes cool unsettled conditions across New South Wales and nearby areas. Showers, possible thunderstorms, and variable winds are noted with periods of rough seas and gusty conditions. The bulletin references southern and western regions with wind shifts and temperature details amid scattered readings and forecasts.

Cammaneraich Weather New South Wales Busi Reece South Australia Luis Krujand Lilo Tourne Matvanald E. Havin Iseanistniin Miliston VN Coatarine UK He Gupmedah Tao

Melbourne hospital tragedy reported during influenza outbreak

Victims of tur iat melpours torstar describe a devastating event linked to a local hospital. The sequence of medical failures, patient admissions, and inquest notes reveal a chaotic scene with injuries and deaths amid the influenza crisis. The account mentions nurses, doctors, and city officials, detailing responses and ongoing investigations.

Watle Flat Racecourse Fire and Nearby Dangers

A large fire burns near Watlle Flat at Murlock Plateau and Kowmeore area, with extensive grass damage and evacuation risk. Fire crews report ongoing flames at Vite Widen two miles west, while Rathures remains enveloped in smoke. several structures and stock are threatened as efforts to contain the blaze continue.

Watlle Flat Kowmeore Gras diMeuliy Vite Widen Cowaabip Rathures Fubok

Distress At Three Towns Over Water Shortage

Distress reported at Lithgow and Goulburn regions as extreme heat dries vegetation and drains water supplies. Officials plan emergency water restrictions and conveyance measures to protect drinkable water while towns cope with surging demand and limited rainfall. In Windsor, record heat worsens drought with extreme temperatures and strain on grass country watercourses.

Eathgow Goulburn Tusstay Mulwaree Thorn's Tetley Windsor

Semonts Lane POM Cuas Ertee TinN Odd Fragment

Fragmentary OCR text from a local page shows garbled names and terms. It references SEMONTS ckeewen foo Lane and POM Cuas Ertee TinN with stray words like PANT Ayame SRL and Fett SST. The readable content is insufficient for a coherent news item or clear events.

Semonts Ckeewen

Wrong Door Confusion At Central Pailver Court

Fragmented OCR yields a chaotic scene with a man described as drunk and disorderly before the central payer court. The speaker recalls mistaken identity and a misdirected knock leading to a chaotic exchange and questions of responsibility at a local street scene.

Homer Kirkine Canatabbe Pnevell Rothine Laorh Blind Altay Gitarary Tre

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