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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 13, 1908

Page

5

Disturbance on a tram lands Tobin in court

Paddington Police Court heard Tobin, 21, charged with assaulting tram driver Joan Laing and damaging a tram window valued at 6d. Witness Dixon saw Tobin struggle near Ormonde, and Laing testified Tobin used rude language, struck her nose, and punched a youth. Tobin claimed self defense. the magistrate noted duty to public safety and sentenced him to three months hard labor.

Paddington Tobin Joan Laing Able Dixon Ormonde Park Laing Laing Jos Stirlinghurst Barrack Hill Tonia Mas Sohn Hill Matthewa Cuem Bondi Satur Indetetrate Mr. Macfarlane Gus Wurther

Weather Notes Bring Frosts and Rain Totals Across Regions

The Stenweais Weather Bureau reports cold clear conditions with heavy frosts inland and coastal fronts. Rainfall totals across New South Wales include Balranald 6 and Wentworth 4 with widespread lows. kiandra hit 2 deg, various towns show 20s and 30s in temperatures, while forecasts warn of continuing frosts and unsettled spring needs for crops and stock.

Stenweais St LO Murray New South Wales Balrenald Euabalong Mount Elandra Tarewtta Wentworth Wyalong Kiandra Belle and Coonabarabran Oonows Mungundi Mogil Bal Collarendabri Walgett Corinda Quambone Narbir Hay Coolamen Wagga Bingara Narrabri Tamworth Waltiad Coonabarabsati Coalah Wellington Molong Grenfell Farhiedman Morangard Young Odra Murrumburrah Junee Elong Albury Tenterfield Tabu' Taverell Glen Innes Bundarrarmidale Waleha Caasilis Gulsos Mudgee Orange Bathurst

Misplaced Confidence in Fireman Charged with Theft

William Tighe, a fireman, was before Water Court charged with stealing a watch and chain from Harry Hall, a carpenter, after meeting him near a steamship. The defendant admitted taking the watch and pawned the chain for eighteen pence before being sentenced to three months in jail. The trial notes 248 entries in the record.

Jo Huat William T Ighe Water Court Harry Halloar Culor M'Tighe Mr Tighe Utor Seiutor T.hhe

Evangelical Council Kept Sunday Rest Debate Sparks Action

A metropolitan area gathering of clergymen at the YMCA Hall Pitt Street Grdoor urged preservation of the Sabbath amid rising secular leisure. Speakers including Rev C A White Canon Boyes and Prof Harper pressed for legal changes and coordinated church, trades hall, and civic action to curb Sunday entertainment and Sunday labor.

Pew V M.C.A Pitt-street Grdoor Rev C. A. White The Evangelical Council Canon Boyes Sydney High Court Harper D.D Melbourne Asalat Roseby C. C. Dunstan Woolf-Rutledgs P. J. Stephen Angus King Trades’ Hall Council W. H. Howard Walden Tabernacle Enmore

Offenders In Newtown Court Face Fines For Obscene Language

At Newtown Police Court Edgar Allen Jones, 23, and others pleaded guilty to vulgar utterances during public events. Jones warned after remarks at a University Oval football match. a constable heard the language. A labourer received £5 fine or two months’ jail for similar offences. a glassblower, 18, faced punishment for offensive words spoken in King Street. Magistrate condemned the conduct with a stern rebuke.

Newtown Smithers Edgar Allen Jones University Oval Jones Caaq Golin Christie King-street Bing Leveritas Australia-street Alia Certai Bax

Lithgow Ironworks Repairs And Extension

Monday update from Lithgow Ironworks shows 10 workmen assigned to repair and extension tasks. The firm aims to give lower paid workers priority during the settlement process as C Hoskina of the firm and L Morgan of the union depart by midday for Sydney.

Lithgow C. Hoskina Mr. L. Morgan Sydney

Public Works Tenders Opened By The Tender Board

Tenders were opened by the Tender Board of the Public Works Department for several projects. Lease of public watering places at Meadows Tank and road Cobar to Wilcannia had two bids. police barracks Orange saw four bids with E F Frost and Company offering £1487 as the lowest. Strathfield South Public School fencing had six bids led by John W Lew at £26 1s 0d. Gordon Public School manual training room had nine bids led by J A Bailey at £50. Alleong Public School new buildings had four bids. Mudgee to Dupedoo railway station buildings section Mudgee to Gulgong had seven bids by Reid and Castles at £3759.

Tander Board The Public Works Department Meadows Tank Road Cobar Wilcannia Orange E. FP. Frost and Company Strathfield South John W. Lew

Decoration work for America Week attracts crowds at Town Hall

About £50 was raised this morning for the Citizens Fund to decorate streets for the American Battle Fleet visit. Promises bring the total to roughly £2600, though £2000 is not yet in hand. A rumor drew an army of would be workers to the Town Hall, but only two laborers and a handful of carpenters were needed for the limited site work. The Town Clerk said the citizens committees and City Council will carry out the decorating, limited to the Town Hall and parks.

Gundagral R. §. Reid Toorawénah Alwara Atric Citizens' Fund Ap “Evening News America

Proposed Burrage Railway Seeks Branch Lines and Survey

A Bathurst meeting backed a railway from Burraga to Rockley to join Perth or George's Plains, aiming to boost closer settlement and mining districts. A railway league and branch leagues at Bathurst Mt David George's Plains and Perth will send a deputation to the Minister for Works. The Lloyd Copper Company will be asked to conduct a flying survey Burraga to Rockley.

Bathurst Rockley Burrage Perth George's Plains Burraga Mount David Rookley H. M'Intosh Abercrombie

Telegraph Tender Won for Pacific Mail Services 1910

Commonwealth Gazette reports the Department of External Affairs accepted Misors. Buran, Philp, and Company Limited bids to establish mail services across New Hebrides Banks Santa Cruz Bolo mona Norfolk Islands Gilbert Ellice Islands New Guinea and related routes. Tender spans 1 January 1995 to 31 August 1910 with rates 12000 pounds annually for first year and 10500 pounds for the remainder. A second three year contract from 1 November 1917 covers Sydney Brisbane Tulagi Giro Solomons Woodlark Island Samarai Port Moresby Yule Island Papua Cooktown Queensland and Brisbane to Sydney with yearly rates 3750 3260 and 2750 pounds.

Commonwealth Department of External Affairs Misors Buran, Philp, and Company, Limited New Hebrides Banks Santa Cruz Bolomone Norfolk Islands Gilbert and Ellice Islands New Guinea Im7 Sydney Brisbane Tulagi Giro Solomons Woodlark Island Samarai Port Moresby Yule Island Papua Cooktown Queensland Shortland Island Solomon Islands

Wharf Worker Falls Eight Feet at Miller's Point

James M'Pherson a 24 year old wharf labourer from Young Street Annandale tripped while working on the French mail steamer Nera at Messageries Maritimes Wharf Miller's Point this morning and fell eight feet into the hold. He was rushed to Sydney Hospital by Civil Ambulants and admitted with injuries to his right arm and leg.

James M'Pherson Young Street Annandale Nera Messageries Maritimes Miller's Point Sydney

Victimising Bathurst Storekeepers Surfaces in Court

In Bathurst Monday, Bessie Witts, a Sydney arrival, admitted falsely claiming goods valued 14s 774 from E Williams and Son were for a woman named Ann Beynon. She sought to victimize local storekeepers, stopping Beynon’s daughter for identification. Pleaded guilty, she received a £3 fine and one month imprisonment.

Bathurst Bessie Witts Sydney E. Williams Sod Company Ann Beynon Witts

Metropolitan Rugby Union Semi Final Impressions

ee aed Unit and University teams expect to clash in the Metropolitan Rugby Union semi final. Supporters anticipate a tense matchup as both sides vie for a place in the final, with coaches emphasizing discipline and execution.

Ee Aed Metropolitan Rugby Union

Australian Amateur Championship Matches At Kenninton

Australian open and amateur championships continued at the Australian Golf Club Links Kenninton with fine weather and a west crosswind. Notable results saw Hon M Scott lead Duncan early, Pearce beat Hyland 5 up, Bidwell overcome Simpson 3 up and 2 to play, Christoe defeating OBrien 3 up, while the professional round began with Banks vs Soutar and Christoe and OBrien in morning action.

Australia Kennincton M. Scott Duncan New Zealand Simpson Christoe O. H. O’brien Christee O'Brien Australian Golf Union Bidwell Hyland Pearce Scott

NSW Mineral Exports Fall As Metal Prices Decline

The Under Secretary for Mines reports six months of NSW export values down by £364,232 from the previous year due to lower metal prices. Silver lead, copper, and tin outputs fell by £764,327 in value, while coal exports rose by 407,276 tons and £399,995. Copper and tin ore imports total £15,637 and £65,236 respectively.

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Rejected sleepers stir South Africa New South Wales action

The South African government rejected 120 railway sleepers from NSW, triggering subsequent talk of a NSW official inspection. Contractor Mr Gam of Newcastle is reportedly unwilling to cover inspection costs. South African authorities claim a large shipment carriage fee from Delagoa Bay to Germiston.

N.S.W Gam Newcastle

Portrait of the missing Elder Mackie published

Melbourne reports the publication of Elder Mackie’s portrait strengthens belief that the body in question resembles the deceased pastor, noting the same drooping moustache style.

Melbourne Mackie

Ballot initiative aids local hospitals by proceeds

Vague OCR note reports proceeds from a local ballot drive directed to support hospitals. Identifiable entities are missing or garbled. readable parts suggest fundraising through a ballot measure intended to bolster medical facilities. Further details are unclear due to distorted text.

Trotting Trials At Epping Features Close Finishes

Late sporting notes from Epping Trotting Club showcase three main events. Van Roy led in the Trial Handicap over 1 mile 1 fur, winning easily in 2 minutes 0 seconds amid bets of 4 to 1 on Van Roy and 6 to 4 against Briton. Flying Handicap results saw May M win by two lengths in 2 minutes 27 seconds, with Brazil Junior and Mummell Childe among contenders. Venture, ridden by Pointing, edged Nest by three lengths in the Club Handicap over 1 1/2 miles, with strong betting on Venture at 7 to 4 and Nest at 2 to 1.

van Roy Hogan Martin Huon Tuxedo Dace Burne Claredo Boy Picaninny Jun Dearest Fred N van Boy Brazil Milsom Mummell Childe Succ Bhd Enn Vecancmmareere May M Potter Benke Venture Sad Ser Nest Millsom BAN Toy Bird M‘millan Roxedo the Queen Toxie Prines Valdemar Baden Forest King Trixie II Allee Proba Phyllis M Yellow Jack Eva Om Venture Dmin

Victoria considers NSW rugby league rules for football unity

At a Victorian Football League meeting a letter from J J Giltinan proposed mixing Australian football rules with those of the New South Wales Rugby League. Delegates favored a conference to discuss amalgamating rules for broader uniformity and potential expansion.

Victorian Football League J. J. Giltinan New South Wales Rugby League Melbourne Victoria South Australia West Australia Tasmania New South Wales England North Rugby Unies Wilson Essendon Australasian Football Council Strickland Collingwood C. Hickey

Burglars At Petersham Target Local Home

In Petersham district recent house robberies culminated with a Saturday night break in at the residence of Mr. W. F. Roberts on Crystal Street. While occupants were away between 3 and 10 p.m., thieves stole a silver mounted beetle and jewellery valued around £15, sparing plated ware and bulkier items.

Petersham W. F. Roberta Crystaletrest

Expensive Inquiry Remarks At Inquest

The coroner presided over an inquiry concerning a railway case. Jurors were paid three guineas each, with a total stipend of ten guineas for the panel, reflecting the cost of the proceedings.

Winter Dress Fabrics and Furs at 10 Percent Off

Farmers & Company Limited in Sydney advertises a 10 percent discount across winter dress fabrics, black and Fooney silks, furs, ladies coats and costumes, skirts, dressing gowns, ribbons, sumshades, laces, and related items.

Market Quotations Drift With Barrier Lines Saturday

The Share Market and private cables show a slight relapse to barrier lines on Saturday with Broken Hill Proprietary at 38s 6d buyer, North Broken Hill 438 6d buyer, Mount Lyell 298 74d buyer, and Briseis at sod. Sydney opened with a setback but Junction North held firm and Broken Hill South buyers reappeared at midday. Gold dredging recoveries include Ovens Valley 29 oz, Macquarie 49 oz, Turon 24 oz, and Buckland River 48 oz. various company sales and quotational shifts noted across Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney markets.

Broken Hill Proprietary North Broken Hill Mount Lyell Briseis South Ovens Valley Associated Macquarie Turon Tewkebury Amalgamated Buckland River Sydney A.J Bank Chillagoe Con Vulcan Tin Broken Hill South Gés Gia Hillgrove New Brilliant Freehold Ditto Colonial Sugar Refining Broken Hill Junction Bonnie Dundee da Sd Kylee Copper Perkins and Company Allen Taylor and Company Burns, Philp, and Company Kyler Copper Junction North North Columbia Clark's H.W. Tpabl Kylee

Homebush Stock Sales Report Large Sheep and Cattle Trade

At Homebush stock sale 19 870 sheep and lambs drawn for sale and 17 488 penned, with many prime and shorn sheep forward. Market strong with gains from last sale. Prime welders 178 to 18s 6d, extra 19s 1d. Lambs brisk. primes 15s 9d to 16s 9d. Cattle numbered 1039 with queensland 271. prime heavy cattle scarce and cows in fair supply. Bullocks up to 13 10s, cows to 9, trucks booked for Thursday include 501 sheep vans and 113 cattle waggons.

Homebush Queensland Southern District Melbourne

Shot Through the Head Goulburn Maday Tragedy

A young man named Robert Arthur, a carter employed by Mr Charles Rogers, was shot through the head in an incident reported from Goulburn on Maday. The brief item notes the casualty and identifies the principal involved, with authorities expected to investigate the case.

Goulburn Maday Robert Arthur Carter Charles Rogers

Balmain Coal Strike Delegates Present Proposal to Manager

Miners at the Balmain coal mine submitted a proposal to the general manager after a morning meeting. The manager reportedly refused to budge. A further meeting was planned for this afternoon to discuss the situation, which remained unsettled.

Melbourne farewell as 3000 women bid Lady Northcote goodbye

About 3000 women workers gathered at Government House Melbourne to bid farewell to Lady Northcote in a public show of support for the nation. The event reflected wartime morale and solidarity among female laborers as they gathered to honor the figure associated with national service and leadership.

Government House Melbourne Lady Northcote Iopmans

Manuka at Sydney steamer lands mails at Circular Quay

The R M S Manuka under Commander E Phillips arrived Burney Heads at 2 13 am and berthed at Circular Quay. From Vancouver January 19 she carried 107 casks 318 packages drugs 200 cases patent medicines 60 cases corsets and other cargo for New Zealand and Australian ports. Passengers included Mark Hambourg Mme Hambourg and infant. Mails were received and sorted at the GPO saving time for a Sydney train.

R.M.S. Manuka E. Phillips Vancouver Burney Heads Pinkenba Queensland Circular Quay Phillips New Zealand Mark Hambourg Mme. Hambourg Infant G.P.O Sydney

Shipping Notes and Coal Trade Updates From Port Jackson

The log details late shipping arrivals from Sydney and coastal routes with vessels such as Gueensclif Oroya Seydill2 and Bombala, plus arrivals at Byron Bay and Jervis Bay. Coal trade shows reentry clearances at Newcastle Customs, listing Armadale Laurawisch Calandia and Kaipulsi for Hobart Auckland. The Grantala captain J Sim reports a fast crossing from Fremantle to Adelaide, with comparisons to the Balazie and staged observations of stars Baturn and Achernar during the voyage. The voyage included weather observations, steamer interactions, and port calls at Melbourne and Sydney with 106 passengers aboard.

Gueensclif Oroya Co.r.m.g Sydney Seydill2 Gom.s Bombala Adelaide Invergay Richmond River Hrumah Bydmey At & A.m Byron Bay Cavanba Ts Por Stephens Wruth Jervis Bay Newcastle Armadale Tal Tal Lrurawisch Wangenul Ealandia Hobart Kaipulsi Auckland Leamer Grantala Adelaide Steamship Company J. Sim Port Jackson Sim Frementie Cape Leeuwin Walch Alb Fremantle Alfteny King George's Balazie Troolts Cane Florda On &H Baie Albany Malls Melbourne Yarra Wilson's Howard Smith Coneys Aaseke See Ee Afric Skell Reck Salazie Bet Bo Ape Balasie

Mystery Slogan Prompts Linotype Room Job Ads

Fragmentary OCR shows a job ad and local notices seeking a strong boy for the Linotype Room and an Overseer in the Composing Room. Names like Dr. P. M. Wood and locations such as Liverpool and Melbourne appear amid unclear lines and stray phrases.

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