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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1908
Page
15
Fragmented memorial list noting multiple deaths and obituaries. Includes Gleeson and others, with relatives and dates, and scattered family tributes. Entries reference places like Morpeth and River and Auburn, with ages and personal messages from children and spouses.
The Sydney newspaper issue from Saturday July 11 1908 reports daily city notices and local events. It lists brief items on society, markets, weather, and public notices with concise summaries for readers.
The passage discusses Australia’s native fodder plants enabling a robust wool industry. It notes long natural selection shaped grasses and shrubs to local climates, supporting flocks through droughts and seasons. It implies the indigenous vegetation faces a grave threat from the white man’s actions.
The text argues ring barking and overstocking have damaged rainfall and pasture, while rabbits and weeds ruin vast ranges. It calls for stronger land management, labor use, and rent reform to curb waste, employ more workers, and better protect indigenous fodder plants and pastoral lands.
Notes report shortfall in funding for fleet decorations. Only £210 raised yet. £1,500 more needed, with broad public support and government backing. Urges a full canvass of small subscriptions to meet the target promptly.
A landlady faced charges for firing a revolver while collecting rent from boarders at a Victorian railway works site. The tale turns on a fugitive tenant, the hazards of rent collection, and the humorous caution against landladies using strong measures in crowded cities.
Sir Thomas Bent and Lord Lose are set to attend the opening of the new Town Ball at Albury on Friday. The event marks a social highlight for the town with local residents awaiting the formal ceremony and reception.
London evening report says the fracture of a girder on the new bridge at Colorne caused scaffolding collapse. Sixteen people fell into the River Rhine and drowned, with several rescued or missing. Authorities probe cause and safety lapses. victims and witnesses identified.
Reports from London discuss reactions to a triangular cricket plan involving Australia and England. Figures like Seaton and Jessop argue for careful, cordial invitations, while officials face appeals to respect the old order and avoid hastily altering plans for next year’s Australia visit.
A third death from ptomaine poisoning occurred at St Anne on the Sea Lancashire. Reports indicate two additional deaths and multiple critical cases after meals of tainted potted meat sandwiches.
German airship company promotes to operate passenger service between various towns under the direction of Count Zeppelin. The venture emerges with a British link, promising air travel options and signaling expansion in early passenger airship transport.
Major Eden Cookson of the 1st Baliallion Royal Sys sex Regiment resisted an armed burglar at the Belmont Hotel in New York during a late night incident. The burglar, identified as Levine, reportedly attempted the crime amid a perilous moment, with details unclear due to damaged text.
President Roosevelt has not yet approved work on his hunting experiences in Africa. London publishers propose a deal with Scribners offering royalties, but the president has not decided and the term may expire before any agreement.
The report sketches a London Friday evening where MPs discuss the Geministi Tour of Coupons and unnamed plans. It mentions Austria, New Zealand, and Canada in a broader political context with a voting figure noted as 386 percent and a reference to a motion.
Report from Denver notes campaign activity for the party candidate with Bryan returning to the stage. Mentions Jules Gray and Governor candidates, while Captain Hobson and Captain Rose discuss war probabilities with Japan amid ongoing programme preparations.
The Royal Welsh Choir of London, a twenty-strong male chorus, sails for Australia aboard the Aberdeen line ship Pol. Its members were listed as a notable ensemble in a Friday shipping notice.
London Friday Evening reports mixed business at kmart famts Wielest with four cases offered but none sold. J Lopes of 12 Market Street advertises, Sydney doctors reportedly buy paw-paw for digestion aid and advise patients. Victor Trumpar and Company open at 817 Georgiarest opposite Paling's, merging mercery with sports department. J S Giltinan, football league honorary, partners with Mr Trumper.
Fragmentary notes discuss tailoring debates and affordable pricing. Mentions good values and references to a person or place, with uncertain details and garbled captions. No clear events, dates, or identifiable organizations are readable.
Market note indicates Friday price for silver bar futures showed a loss with the ounce value listed at 280.9164, reflecting a drop in spot or futures trading amid daily fluctuations. No broader context or supporting figures provided.
In Gippsland a commission probes cormorant damage and the birds’ spawning impact. The inquiry seeks expert evidence on whether cormorants should be protected or restricted, amid plans for an onshore trial and a missing link to a separate incident near Mullumbillah. The Governor-General’s Melbourne visit interrupted the proceedings.
A damaged advertorial warns buyers about fraudulent preparations marketed as genuine Sander and Sons Eucalyptus Extract. It cites court and authorities in Victoria condemning fake products and urges reliance on authentic Sander’s extract, noting safety and efficacy concerns with imitations.
An old advertisement touts Fisher's Phosphorine as a powerful kidney remedy. It claims to strengthen nerves, ward off diabetes and Bright's disease, and prevent bladder troubles. The ad prescribes ten drops per dose, promoting it as an efficient medical product from a chemist source.
The ad extols strong eyesight but warns time wears glasses and urges wearing them when needed. It highlights a complete sight testing setup and experienced staff to detect and correct defects. Call today for an eye examination.
Readable fragments describe a golf exhibition with players from Australia and Britain. Notable names hinted include Pearse, Brookes, Riddell, and Duncan among others. The piece imagines demonstrations, commentary on form, and anticipated crowds around a royal or international match setup.
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