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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1908
Page
13
The piece argues suicide stems from brain and environment changes caused by civilization. It notes cases of self destruction linked to personal crisis and urges altering civilization and improving leisure use to curb the tendency, while acknowledging practical limits.
The piece contrasts refined bowls with a Maori war song tainting the event. Critics note a mismatch between vocal cheers and the sport's quiet tact, urging a more fitting tribute to skill over rousing chant.
The piece argues suicide rates rise with civilisation and leisure, noting heat and summer, but cautions weather is not the sole cause. It mentions philosophical motives and cites the case of a man who threw himself from a window, reflecting on how ideas of life and death shape public statistics.
Aged observations on American heiresses marrying European nobles and the idea of taxing marriage portions. The piece cites examples like Gladys Vanderbilt and Count Steckeur, noting large fortunes and cross‑Atlantic social ambitions while critiquing the potential export duty on dowries. It questions the economic impact on the United States.
Weather bureau issues heat warning for Sydney as temperatures surge across the city and outer suburbs bringing record highs likely to challenge recent seasonal averages. Officials remind residents to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activity during peak sun hours.
A fragment mentions widespread impact on chemists amid a peak period with references to untidy notes and terms like malignant diseases. The readable items hint at disruptions in supply or focus within the chemical trade during a critical time.
London Friday note from Express cites M Vindervelde, a Belgian educator, as disputing a German proposal to divide the Congo Free State among Britain France and Germany. Leopald II resists Belgian cession while Vandervelde declines German overtures in favor of pro-empire and Belgium ties.
An influential meeting of Churchmen and Neocomformata chaired by Bishop of London Shr. Winnington Ingram formed a joint Christian Committee to press for real reforms in the Congo Free State.
During foggy evening near Wimbledon an express train collided with a freight train injuring twelve people. Rail officials investigate cause as passengers receive medical aid.
The Standard Oil Company encounters fresh prosecutions in Chicago seeking £18,000,000 in penalties linked to alleged rebates given to the Chicago and Alton Railroad Company as appeals continue in London over a £6,000,000 claim.
A London case reports Druey Boni Bonds and Ee Solleitora stating a prank accusation and a claim that the mayor faced £100,000 in some bond or payment disputes. The fragmentary text suggests a legal proceeding with large sums involved and references to local figures.
The Amsterdam bound Great Eastern Railway Company's liner collided with the German steamer Axminster. Twenty one passengers and crew from the Amsterdam were left adrift after the crash. A Norwegian steamship later picked up survivors, with most landing safely except a few reported missing.
Aamb placed outside the bank wrecking the frontage in the Italian quarter of New York. The dullion was scattered but the police retrieved all pieces.
The Trades and Labor Council at Capetown has passed resolutions regretting that the Labor Conference at Bull endorsed socialist policy and rescinding its stance.
In London a report states Vandyck's The Elevation of the Cross stolen from Notre Dame Courtrai in December has been found in a gypsy's van. The painting valued between £20,000 and £40,000 was moved during a theft at mid December when police notes failed to detect the van.
City Council debate on land tax contemplated handing over land within the boundaries to government with council capital. Aldermen argued over taking over Pyrmont Bridge and Rocks, tax yield estimates, and conditions for city improvements and theater regulation. The amended minute was endorsed by the council.
Russian suspects in the Tiflis treasury robbery case were released by a court due to lack of jurisdiction. They were then escorted to the frontier.
London wool sales report a keen competition for Mermod and best crossbred wool. Faulty sorts were slightly in buyers favour.
London markets quoted tar silver at 2a 1 8-1kd per ounce, with price context noted for Friday trading. The report records the evening price level in the London bar silver market.
Fragmentary note from London auction shows Kauri gum on Friday evening with bids around 13 shillings per unit and 184 sold at full price. Ordinary shares and quarter screed details are unclear in the damaged text.
The secretary of the Water and Sewer Board reminds that bylaws ban sprinkler use for gardens and stresses limited water supply. Repeated warnings have been issued about daily consumption rising, urging every household to economise on water use.
The Provintial Synod in August 1006 led by Rev. Canat Boyes panned references to an Arat divine service in Australia. The letter urged commemorating the service on the Sunday after Easter, proposing Diocese bishops and parishes coordinate to honor the event and plant memorials.
A married woman Annie Dolf aged years was charged at Wallar Police Court with stealing remnants two belts and a pair of gloves from Honlerm Brothers Pitt-street on January Tue. She collapsed in court and was placed in a chair. Plea of guilty entered by her attorney. She faced additional charge for stealing a skirt and embroidery from Davis Jones Limited. Magistrate ordered fines of two pounds per month for each offense.
Members of the Northern Mistriet Ride Amodayor debated where the event should be held. The National Bike Association favored Anatistaws but favored Adamstown as the site. The Northern Thaariot Rifle Association demanded a decision by the district council before approval and threatened to withhold subsidies until a firm plan is set.
The Western Division promoted a junior competition in the Railway Trade Branch with papers on five principal books. The examiners announced results across divisions, naming champions from Sydney Nowra Gosford and districts. medals were awarded to A. T. Case Parkes and E. Nelson Geelong, with other placings noted.
Tan Sidney Ferriss Limited announces Anniversary Day ferry services on the Circular Quay route every 50 minutes to Ald, Elling, Waltorel, and Bull Canes Ing with attractions at Clifton. View of the Anniversary Regatta from Athol Gardens. Parramatta River boats run frequently to Coates’s ardent and other sights with special amusements from Fort Macquarie every half hour during the regatta.
A damaged steamer near Port Hacking was examined to verify the ground tackle securing the wreck. Crews checked moorings on Friday night and reported no change in the vessel’s position at the scene.
A Friday night break in damaged the front window of Charles Solomon’s second hand shop at 364 Elizabeth Street Strawberry Hills and one hat was stolen. Police were alerted this morning to the robbery.
An Australian fur and curios dealer touts Laxo-Tonic Pills as a remedy with low prices and a boastful claim of curing ailments. The fragment hints at a catalog pitch and packing notes from a shop tied to GPO and a Moore-itest listing.
InCOMPARABLE recounts a cryptic sequence with a prankish tone. The narrator mentions a cammter ange and a soap aed bot while hinting at a costly purchase and a family payment. The garbled lines suggest a puzzle or code within a local scene.
Reported misread telegrams from the German and English sides describe cordial talks and cautions amid celebrations. Messages from Sir Harry Hawsos and Sir Barry Rew reference imperial credits and friendship, with a note on timing and publication of telegraphic correspondence.
The notice lists many real estate parcels for sale or auction across Sydney suburbs and nearby areas. Properties include Berry's Estate Wentworth and Manly regions with varying prices and lot sizes, plus numerous estates and blocks at Dunnsingar Dunsindar, Port Hacking, and Mortdale.
Frances Formby Jaknap, Krakineyijia, and Mary Aga Atntrey of SyWeuhas rord Marrickville faced Newrmn Polish Court for shop offenses. Conetabla Marver led the case alleging hotelier crimes with petty theft of soap and bird seed. imprisonment sought. In Molong Sydney, a separate matter covered a police station report and a senator’s Al to raise tobacco duties.
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