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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1908
Page
8
Victoria and New South Wales clash as weather dulls play. Reed and Noble star with bat for Victoria, while Carkeek and Saunders claim key wickets. NSW bowled out for 122, Victoria reaching 48 for two in reply.
The report lists players Whiddon Horan Saunders Johnson and others with batting scores 30 2 for 7 8 for 8 and 4 for 220 5 for 231 238 10 for 24. Bowling figures include Collins 19 overs 4 runs Saunders 21.2 overs maidens 61, Ransford 2 overs 12, Warne 2 overs E runs. Vernon and Goltius noted with overs and wickets.
The Fourth Test begins in Melbourne on Friday next. Australias eleven likely to come from the Adelaide players with Gregory asked to go to Melbourne. Gensors Cater and Tol may miss, with Tol possibly replacing M'Alister as a sure pick.
The North-West Mail reports a sensational incident at Singleton railway station on Thursday involving a Western Mall freight car derailment. Several carriages were damaged, one wagon fouled a trap line, and trains were delayed about an hour as workers assessed the wreckage and repairs proceeded. Marchant of Newcastle is noted among witnesses. a report will be sent to the branch office.
At Central Summons Court Inspector Tustau charged William Werriott of Harricetreet Hyrmont with beating on his promises in the 2d instant. He pleaded guilty and was fined £5 with one month’s hard labor in default. In the same sittings a grocer of Harissenet Uitimo was fined 28 shillings and 6d costs for filth on premises after Inspector Priacan found fish and bacon unfit for consumption.
Long list of incoming ships, crews, and passenger names arriving at Circular Quay and Sydney aboard vessels including Lady Mutsred and Mind, with captains and officers named. Mentions timelines around January, embarkation at Auckinina, and connection to Newcastle and Fort Macquarie. Aerial shorthand notes record passenger families, officials, and ship cargo movements amid a busy port scene.
J L Hordern of Hordern Brothers drapers faced a City Council bylaw violation in Sydney's Central Summons Court. He was charged with displaying signs at Castlegeagh Elizabeth and George streets on January 20 and 20 1905, alleged to contravene municipal rules. The case involved council counsel and defense witnesses on sign erection and building compliance.
The London copper close shows a drop to £62 with notable price dips across several listed stocks and warrants. Traders note weak demand as losses spread, while some operators warn of further declines if Thursday’s price movement persists, with Adelaide wires sending mixed signals and local sales in Sydney reflecting the broader market tension.
Acting registrar presided over petitions from Hledmar Johnston Verma Witham Gardizer and others. Hearings adjourned to February withLeave for amendment of petitions. Voluntary sequestrations noted for William Claredon and Rozelle produce merchant along with Palmer as assignee.
In Newcastle on Friday afternoon the Special Shipping Court heard Henry Ford, a Northern Extended miner, as the only witness. The court adjourned to Monday morning and Judge Heydon suggested hearings may include two Teralba collieries next week.
Taxpayers are reminded that tomorrow is the final day to file income tax returns. A brief note reports births in New South Wales last year were slightly lower than the preceding year, with arrivals exceeding records only twice in the past 400 years, in 1890 and 1901.
The Commonwealth Weather Bureau reports unsettled conditions across New South Wales Victoria South Australia Queensland and Tasmania with scattered showers heavy winds and cool to warm spells. Rainfalls vary with notable totals in Bourke Gunnedah Dubbo and Sydney region while reservoirs rise and farmers seek relief from drought pressures.
Special Local Option Court convened under the 1905 act to review fees tied to the last New South Wales general election. President Indgy Backhouse and Justices Smithers and Macfarlane presided as Darlinghurst and surrounding districts were listed for classification.
A heated conference reveals tensions between federal and state authorities on grain bag weights and measures. Premier and officials discuss potential trials, the role of the Cabinet, and the impact on agriculture while seeking a cautious path amid legal questions and political pressure.
A chaotic transcript shows Mr Wade and others debating state authority over labor issues, federal versus local control, and proposed reforms. The discussion touches on public works, industrial regulation, and potential parliamentary actions. The article references labor conditions, infrastructure programs, and responses to worker unrest in the context of broader governance.
A government statement outlines a new universal military training program for Australian males aged 12 to 21, including compulsory cadet and national guards training, with naval and artillery elements. The plan details age groups, durations, and the aim to prepare citizens for service, plus provisions for reserves and voluntary citizen involvement.
Reported turmoil in the timber yards as the workers strike stalls progress after Thursday’s disruption at Fyrwment tuber pats. Workers resist wage cuts, with some tensions lingering into next week as discussions continue and the Rekhotae bill prompts debate on duties and yearslong duties reform.
A young lady experiences a string of unsettling events described in disjointed text. The fragment mentions a snake in a cupboard and references to people, locations, and odd phrases suggesting confusion or a chaotic narrative rather than a clear single incident with verifiable facts.
Fragmentary OCR mentions dental devices and artificial teeth but readable context is minimal. It references states, names, and locations unclearly, with no coherent event or outcome to anchor a full news item.
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