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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 28, 1908

Page

6

Political Labor League conference debates platform and federation

The Political Labor League held a continued conference in Sydney after the latest edition. Delegates debated platform planks, federation balance between state and federal powers, and the process for revising pledges and procedures, with key figures like Holman, Macdonell, and Beeby weighing in on industrial legislation and executive powers.

Political Labor League Sydney Trades Ballom Mudene Siovlburn van Priposso Costes i Goulbarn Sis Labor Party Mr. Holman Fedues Pani Newton Iri A. Prhor M-P Senate House of Representatives Watson W. Rabor Australia Labor Party Commonwealth Mrr Wm. Harries Macdonell M-Gowen Brrant An Thrower New South Wales Beeby Li Yoten

First annual metropolitan rifle association prize meeting ends

At Randwick Rifle Range the first annual prize meeting of the Metropolitan Kistner Rifle Association concluded. Winners included Hornsby and Parramatta clubs with top scores from 708 and 700 yard events. Prizes ranged from £1 to £4, with many shooters from Parramatta, Sydney, and South Sydney earning awards.

Metropolitan Association Metro +politan Kistner Randwick Rife Hornsby Price Parramatta AL Marding A. Ferguson MANLY BL Mowbray Geo. Fisher Baatfra Suburbs Ted E. W. Hearne Cooper Tram A. Fe W Webster A. H. Garnasy Sydney B. ‘Craven West Buburbs Wee Sian Colorsergeant Thomas ALA Holliday Penrith Connolly Naval Brigade Yanta HL Harvie Galutenant Bat Pawson Australian Rifles QMS Smyths University Scouts H Harvie Hutton A. W. Warden Engineers Clark

Close Season for Timber Trees in Australia

An appendix by J A Maiden Director of the Botanic Gardens argues timber should be felled in periods of rest or budding leaves. He notes Australian timber often warps when cut in full leaf and urges discussion on adopting seasonal guidelines, citing European practice but warning against simple replication.

Porsstry Lands Department J. A. Maiden Botanic Gardens Forest Department Durlaw-millera Europe Eustesse

Wood Paving Standards and Timber Separation Debate

A letter argues against mixing timber types in wood paving roads. The writer urges keeping timbers of similar texture together to avoid irregular wear and asserts road engineers would not mix materials. He fears a pernicious doctrine of mixed timbers and calls for orderly separation and skilled attention to timbers.

Town and Country Journal Announces Weekly Series

Events of the Week promises an excellent series of views and traits that will please all community sections and be published by the Town and Country Journal.

Town and Country Journal

Metropolitan Rifle Association meeting notes timber plans

At noon the Metropolitan Rifle Association executive committee met in Sydney with Captain R H Beardmore and ALA present. Discussions covered timber policy including seasoning depots and a close season, plus proposals to use state forest overseers to certify timber quality and timing. A push to reduce green timber use via proper seasoning could benefit public works and private suppliers.

Finn fRooning A. Fawards Aus. Riflen A. Wood Slaney J. J. Mathison North Sydne Sehultz North Sydney Mowbray ALR T) Dunne Randwick Pencuninu Deputs Sydney Foresta

Fires at Broken Hill destroy two homes

Fires at Broken Hill last night gutted a four room wooden house on Wilson Street owned by O Arthur, and destroyed a three room wooden iron house on Bilverton Road owned by Henry Rosa. The second house fire spared the furniture. A cyclist named George Gear was badly injured after a fall while riding to the fire. Identified body found in Ballarat shaft may be Mrs Madge Graham in murder inquiry. A feature on the Manly Surf Carnival prize pictorial will appear in tomorrow's journal.

Broken Hill Mimt Wilson-Street O. Arthur Painting Bilverton Road Henry Rosa George Gear Great Britain Ballaret Victorte Mre Madge Graham Splentié Manly Sdrf

Refusing a Challenge The Result At Central Police Court

Alice Rateh and Louie Dilfty were charged at the Central Police Court this morning with maliciously damaging window panes valued at 126 54 to the property of Mary Ferguson of Paragon Street city. They allegedly visited the prosecutor in a quarrelsome mood on Monday and threw stones through her bar windows after she refused to accept their challenge.

Alice Rateh Louie

Buck-Jumping Contests At Moore Park February 12

A series of buck jumping, throwing and tying, cattle, and bullock riding contests will be held at the Agricultural Society Ground Moore Park on February 12 with prizes of 80 pounds for buck jumping 25 pounds and more for throwing and tying and 10 pounds for bullock riding Entries close on February The contest aims to attract top riders and horses for send to England and the Continent for show purposes Also note a feature on the Band in the Gardens at Botanic Gardens and the Town and Country Journal in tomorrow’s issue priced 4d.

Botanic Gardens Sydney Manly A.J C Gosford Kiama Wollongong Port Jackson Treent Masare David Cohen Warrhoue Newrastis Snapehorn Dveutag Foe The Agricultural Society Moore Park Dulloch Inloats Balmain England Continent Town and Country Journal

My Struggle with Severe Illness Before Marriage

A recalled account of worsening health prior to marriage, detailing mood changes, irritability, loss of interest in work and reading, and severe physical symptoms including stomach pain, bloating, breath difficulty, chest discomfort, night tongue coating, swollen eyes, and persistent aches. The narrator notes emotional despair and a shift to a brighter outlook after a challenging period.

Broken atll Terrible Fall Near Arjtien Fine

Imborer injured after slipping in a rut and falling, taken to hospital from town event. Town and Country ad notes upcoming Botanica Gardens recital with a program including The Military Baro Kenneth Laapxpiel Laapxpiel and other operetta selections.

Atll Arjtien J. Beyaat Imborer Botanica Gardens O-Mar- Tow Kenneth Bela Bela Lehar Lanrecia Borgix Dwinsett Switzerland Liginl Sel Mon the Mikaée Suittran

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