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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
4
Appointments to the Council Stir Public Debate
The government faced criticism over legislative council appointments under the current constitution. Critics argue cabinet picks cannot please all, noting elders, the wealthy, political backers, and late arrivals shaped past choices. The article sees the new appointees as diverse and potentially injecting fresh blood into the upper house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Council
Wade
Jncindr
Dagen
Rome
Debate on strengthening the Legislative Council duties and reforms
A government argument defends strengthening the Legislative Council amid reduced Treute numbers and member illness. It rejects reducing Lower House size and warns that to bleed the Constitution would imperil essential action. The piece notes councils’ independence and past control by the ministry hindering full constitutional potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irust
Legislative Council
M'Gowen
Noted Debate on Immigration Law and Labor Importation
The piece discusses W E Abbott's critique of the contract labor law and its interpretation in Australia. It argues for repeated consideration and suggests provisions to welcome white race men and women free of disease, ensuring they can seek livelihoods before returning to old world practices. It questions the law’s abolition basis and the aim to prevent employers using contract labor to undercut wages while improving local conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Abbott
Australia
Regulation and Labor Trade Under Industrial Disputes Act
Fragmentary note discusses long hours and trade conditions under the Industrial Disputes Act. Mentions bans on contract workers and enforcement against wage exploitation, with emphasis on legal controls and labor standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Dispetes
Music at the Zoo Sparks Talk of Animal Reactions
A humorous critique ponders zoo music, asking how polar bears, apes, and camels would react to a proposed musical matinee. It jokes that animals might be interviewed with drums and trombones, while warning against cruelty if audiences object and suggesting careful public reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boa
Bend
Connell
Asleata
Late Cable News Received Today
Fragmentary OCR note indicates late cable news arrival with unclear content. No readable names, dates, or events emerge from the provided text.
Naval Dissent Sparks Call for Beresford Resignation
London dispatch reports the Standard detailing Admiral Lord Charles Beresford questioning why Rear Admiral Sir Tercy Scott disobeyed signals. Beresford reportedly said the evolution might have been dangerous and implied it was proper to winother. The Times hints at a naval scandal and a push for drastic remedies, with calls for Beresford to resign to restore discipline and authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Teroning
Lord Charles Bereaford
Channel
Tercy Scott
Good Hope
Averill
Charles Beresford
R.A Konma
Admiralty
Mouse of Commons
Channel Squadron
Subai i Uf
Comsitenton Auttoriey
American Fleet Welcomed at Yokohama Amid Piety Show
In Yokohama a remarkable welcome for American ships and personnel unfolds as armored units and crews, including Kansas Vermont Georgia New Jersey Rhode Island and others, prepare for a parade. Rear Admiral Sperry departs San Francisco en route to New Zealand, while quarantine delays hinder a ship’s arrival and supply missions precede a broader postwar effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LENIN
Yokohama
Kansas
Vermont
Jamsiaun
Georgia Lmk
New Jersey
AWM
Rhode Inland
Virginia
Minnesota
Sissons
Oia
Uilingie Ylaas
Kearsagr
Kentucks
Wiscorum
Sperry
Ran Franciero
New Regent
Heioshiy Srlrisha
Neve
Twit
Monolaly
Chip
uArantine
Mono Waht
New Zealand
WIFE BY EXAMINATION IN CHICAGO COLLEGE SCHEME
A Chicago college opens a program for wife training offering cooking and household instruction. A matrimonial bureau and model husband concept are planned, with exams determining suitability for prospective husbands. The piece critiques gender roles and the potential practice of selecting wives by examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
College
America
Utria
Thor
Chicago College
Mt Inust
Clas
Marylebone Cricket Club and the Triangular Scheme Debate
The London sporting press discusses MCCs stance on a triangular cricket scheme. Writers argue MCC ignores civility toward Australians while debating money cricket versus the players moral obligations and national rivalry amid Friday’s decision and press opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Marylebone Crieket
Geesarea
MUCC
Anne
MCC
Tvene Stone
Poneidering
Australi
Rene Init
Daily Express
Austra van
Nnglands
Great Heat in New York Toll Reaches Deaths
Walnegiey Evening reports extreme heat in New York with two deaths linked to the heat wave. Officials warn residents to stay hydrated and indoors during peak temperatures as caretakers and emergency services respond to heat related illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Shop Mirrors Stir Newtown Debate Over Front Windows
In Newtown, shopkeepers and the municipal council clash over show cases and mirrors hung before storefronts. One merchant argues mirrors are ornamental yet essential to help women judge hats and outfits, lest windows fail to reflect dress accuracy and cause afternoon town wandering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
Relic of the Past in Carcoar Faces Demolition
A fragmentary report describes an old Bly Mountain building in Carcoar nearing demolition. It notes local government power shifts and a once booming area during the early period, mentioning stores, workers, and faded prosperity amid unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wing Patiaar
Arete
Enon
Passengers for the Islands Incoherent Shuffled Names
Passengers for the Islands list scattered names and vague destinations including New Guinea and Solomons. The fragmentary text names several individuals such as Hodgson Pare Bartheon and Averbach alongside unclear roles aboard a vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Streits Mure, Philm, and Company
Paceh Tre Islecil
Mr. T T'Averbach
Duit
The Standard of Wheat Reexamined in Parliament Debate
A Parliamentary session discussed wheat standards and the Farmers Cooperative Society. Key figures included Mr Campbell and Mrs Irving Campbell, noting the cooperative’s goals, structure, and failure to unify marketing. The talk covered production scales, pricing, and the push for a national wheat organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingle
Dandhine
Canmbo
Thomas Irving Campbell
Pariera
Bouilere
Traanomélion
Cy. Tiny
Broughout Yay
Gueshon
Tas Farmers’ Cooperative Saality
Hocauar
Lili
England
Boei
Great Britain
Chemie
Weiss
Waital Taereuay
Rhea
Anit
Australian Board Debates Aboriginal Education Tactics
A meeting of the Board for the Protection of Aborigines includes fierce debate over Dr. Smith's handling at Algeran Town Jail and the treatment of Aboriginal children. Air Thome Garyla, Inspector General of Police, notes mixed views, praising some intelligent traits while questioning broader methods and future education paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air
Thome Garyla
Fr. Smith
Algeran
Ue Cotta
Eines
Foeberg
Duany
Smith
Ty Doard
Great Motor Race Angers London Crowd On Damaged Route
The Great Motor Race in London drew about 100 090 spectators as nine German cars competed for top places. The winning Tattenschlager in a Mercedes led the field, while early rivals Pander Levassor and a Meury mechanic faced a crash near the rail and roadside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dhype
Grant Prix de Vranur
Couray Olas Wiley
Tfe Tattenschlager
Woo Trovel Geremab Mercedes
We Preich
arly Ing @ Pander, Levassor
Wis Michaniclan
Mimites An Urwil
Lises
Plantation on Bridge Street Planting Plan Controversy
A plan for a public plantation along Bridge Street draws mixed views from local citizens and council. Deputies prepare to begin soil work after ground has thawed while critics fear the effort will fail due to a narrow street and crowded conditions.
Bread and Water in Discipline Rhetoric and Ridicule
A satirical discussion on bread and water diet punishment in military life. It questions whether strict diets would deter or corrupt, citing a soldier’s vegetarian stance and contrasting reactions from sergeant and captain. The piece lampoons extreme fasting as a test of virtue and mocks discipline authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Pri
Nellenstein
China’s Future and Hart’s Prolonged Transformation
Sir Robert Hart, late inspector general of the Chinese Maritime Customs, was roasted by the China Association. The discussion debated China’s place in the world, with Hart noting a probable transformation and a destined rise to prominence. He urged Britain to maintain sympathy and moral support for China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lontion
China Association
Robert Hart
Chinese Maritime Customs
Roberc Wari
China
Britain
Steps on Railway Cars Cause Passenger Alarm
Passenger writes to Railway Commissioners about faulty elevation of stops on many carriages leaving Sydney. He notes steps are too low at front doors, making boarding difficult for passengers including women and children. The writer urges raising steps to ease access and prevent falls between carriages and platforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Ravelling
Ata
Mie Fiskent
Hota
Anil Ahs
Walform
Bar Silver Loss Reported in Evening Market
Bar silver prices fell today as losses were noted on the evening market diary. Traders cited reduced demand and unsettled trading conditions, with volatility evident in the late session as prices hovered near key support levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellaredas
Siancara
Queensland Premier Honored in Falkirk Birthplace News
A London report notes the Premier of Queensland receiving the title Tresdom of Falkirk. It mentions Mr Richard Kidob, a hairdresser from Falkirk Surtingahire, born Angua 27 1849, as part of the related coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Midson
Queensland
Nas
Falkirk
LMP
Kidgton
Richard Kidob
Drondresser
Surtingahire
Angua
M Call Beats Williams in 19 Round Bout at Tamworth
In Tamworth on Thursday the Australian ex-weight champion M Call defeated Williams over 19 rounds for a 12 stone to 11 stone match. The bout drew a gate of £35 with 60 to 49 percent of receipts shared, and Williams conceded after the ninth. Referee Boyd Thompson supervised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamworth
Thire
Ebon Dilly
Australia
Cheney Williame
McAll
Willams
Williams
Learty
Boyd Thompson
Two Girls At Central Police Court In Care of Salvation Army
Report from Sydney court as two young girls appeared repentant and tearful. One aged 16, detained after admission to a Church home and sent to a Salvation Army officer who offered to take charge for reform. The magistrate arranged custody with the officer for rehabilitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cetral
Sydney
Salvation Army
Labor Shortage in Sydney This Winter Grows
Despite public statements a labor drought hits Sydney with few workers available. City Council job ads seek two laborers and initial applicant numbers rise to about 500 applications by 10:30 AM. Many laborers arrive late at the Town Hall seeking work but miss the selection window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Hn Alentais
Open air prize fights debate in Victoria prompts ban
Article critiques open air prize fights at Byd hoy Sports Ground as brutal and contemptible. It recalls ancient arenas and argues such exhibitions degrade bravery. Reports new chaplain appointment at Wilcannia and a South Sea Islands steamer voyage. Includes Pastoralists Union discussions on manufacturing limits and public wealth impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JG. Dalley
Byd~hoy
Meguerates
Victoria
M. A. Meniog
Church of Englatt
Wilcannia
F. Vey
Fae Kealtent
South See
C. M. Woodford
Makimbo
Syoner
New Guinea
Eolomon Islands
Pastoralists’ Union
W. E. Abcott
A Strange Chinese Youth Appears Before Court
Ab Won, a young Chinese shop assistant, faced the Central Police Court this morning over travelling on a train from Albury to Sydney without paying the fare. He claimed to have bought a Melbourne ticket but lost it. Inquiries among countrymen yielded no witnesses. He was fined 2 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ab Won
Central Police Court
Albury
Syapey
Melbourne
Quitlea
Public Holidays List By District Names
Public holidays dated for several districts including Cumwell Worcester Jeril Waiiaka Grestell Balranald and Moulamets. The text lists Wednesdays and Thursdays in July August September and October with district associations, though some words are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jie
Deas
Wedneesay
Greeicts
Wedtoades
To- Cumwell
Wermester
Jerilderie
Priday
Anguat
Waiiaka
Dlarriet
Grestell
Disoriews
Balranald Dastos
Crier
Moulamets
Why The Bucalypins Claim Superior Bucansa Product
A fragmentary claim touts a Bucalypiti Ex Tract product as superior and safe with pliable qualities and alleged legal actions, warning of deception. The text cites a specialist opinion from a Victoria court and mentions an examiner during the act and “THE VOCEXISE ANDERS.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sander and Sons
Saale
Euprems Court of
Victoria
Old China Wanted Buy We Buy Books and Art
Old China Wanted advertises Australia and New Zealand related books and art. It offers to purchase any work of art including pictures prints engravings and even whole libraries. No lot is too small and no library too large for this book buyers and sellers firm at S206 Caner Treagh Street Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
New Zealand
Teagh-strest
Sydney
Swain and Co Advertises Fine EISOW at Mosrest near GPO
Sheep show patrons warned of a remarkable EISOW offered by Swain and Co in Mosrest near the GPO. The ad highlights leather goods and art ware while inviting customers to inspect products at the Swain apt CO opposite Gert Savings Bank Mocrestrest-o.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swain and CO
Mosrest
GPO
Sven
Swain Apt CO
Gert Savings Bask
Mocrestrest
Diamond jewellery missing prompts police inquiry
A disrupted report details a missing diamond jewelry case linked to a local incident. The fragment mentions a property owner and unclear authorities, with references to a camp and potential suspects, but the readable text is heavily garbled and does not provide verifiable names or dates.
Victorian Grazier Estate Summary
The fragmentary text references a Victorian grazier's estate and names individuals and locations in unclear order, mentioning trustees and a director. It lacks coherent events, dates, or outcomes to form a clear news item.
Delivery date set for Sydney port shoes order
The English Mail notes a delivery setup for shoes from Sydney port with a stated delivery window around June 12 or Thursday. A payment of 4 dollars is mentioned and a converter or supplier named Hyer Woe 2b is referenced in relation to the shipment timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pas
Arti
Sydney
NSW Public Service Appointment At Brisbane House
NSW Public Service announces appointments and temporary assignments across departments. Notable figures include William Cras Mtnoe and Keating J.P. presiding at the ceremony in Brisbane with Merr as Mint Inapérior and attendance by Merr at A itl.
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HMDA
Dyas
William Cras
Taele Works
Mtr
Gunn
Emiral Wofee
Armia Fiuring
Sle
Tuber
Ube Ures
Erwee
A. Tedinne
Eksirman
Bosra
Keating
J.P. Shairiaasy
Weaubury
Miaugong
Aitl
Patti's Kiss and City Events in Medand Report
A crowded May 2 event in Medand features Patti Ming ket, Mr Gaos, and Henry Wy Bir William Lyne, with a wreath ceremony and remarks marking Sith year as cl vain. The piece notes manufacturing plans for ket eralia and extended provisions at Cranvilly Hieswore Colm, plus zoo bear cubs homed from Spencer's Theatrescope Company and new external scar ch regulations. Public Works Committee heard Railway proposals with officials including Dir Willa, Gorrdiseut Mt, and others.
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Mali
Ais Ark
Gaos
Medand
William Lyne
Ney
Keteralia
Cranvilly
Colm
Howpital
Mr. C. Soepers
Spencer's Theatrescope Company
N.buw
Earo
Willa
Gorrdiseut
Mesers
Bell
Ihunager
Canpany
Dimelow
Forestry
Kanks
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DMGA
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