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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1908
Page
10
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A portion of this afternoon's news will be found on pages S and S. The updated late edition highlights local briefs, sports scores, and notices. Readers are directed to the indicated pages for the full story and continued coverage.
Prominent Sydney business leaders tell an Evening News reporter the city’s ratepayers withhold contributions to decorate streets for the American Fleet visit. They blame city officials for harassing shop owners over signs and vow to fund their own decorations, refusing council support.
Police hold two children after a seven year old boy found asleep in a Blacktown railway carriage. He claimed to be James Cooper from Parramatta, no Parramatta missing reports found. An 11 year old slept in an empty Redfern house and gave false name. A one year old, Austin Freeman, from Marrickville, is missing prompting inquiries.
A small blaze broke out around 1:30 p m in W H Keene's confectionery at 120 King Street City. The Metropolitan Fire Brigade responded but the fire was put out by the inmates with buckets of water.
Constables F Woodyad of the traffic branch and T W Crough of the Feocins tart police station have been promoted to first class constables. Constables W J Harris of the traffic branch and W A Beattie of the Water Police have been raised to senior constable.
Wool prices in Sydney advanced 5 to 6 percent amid buyer activity and expectations of gradual gains as Lemion market opens. Brokers cite supply concerns, last season shortages, and cautious optimism from Dalgety and London reports. 120,000 bales carried over, with 60,000–70,000 held after sales.
Peter Lynch of the Perseverance Hotel at Hay sought a writ of prohibition against Polles Inspector Hear and Harcourt Holcombe to block an order arising from a May 3 incident. The magistrate fined Lynch a shilling for Melrose being on the premises during prohibited hours. Lynch argued Melrose’s presence was for a lawful purpose under the Liquor Act and that Lynch had no knowledge of an unlawful purpose. Justice Bly reserved his decision.
The Sydney Exchange Company reports a credit balance in profit and loss of £26 5s 2d and declares a 6 percent annual dividend amounting to £900 with £179 19s 2d forward. Directors A Blashki and Walter C Watt retire by rotation and are not eligible for re-election. Edward Trelawny has resigned. An auditor will replace Lawrence Balin. Dividend payable after the meeting.
In Lismore a man named Frederick William Wilcox was found unconscious in Woodlark street and died at the hospital next day. Police say he fought with a companion who left town. Wilcox, a respected figure on the Clarence River, had opposed Sir John Lee for the Grafton seat ten years ago. Death due to hemorrhage of the brain.
Glasgow reports a new steamer ordered for North Coast routes as the Tintenbar, recently launched for coastal trade off New South Wales, heads toward its first voyage.
Additional mails close at 5 p.m. at the G P O Sydney for Ballina Broadwater and at 3 p.m. for Bellinger Heads with notice per various authorities. The death of Alexander M Callum, a well known resident of the Oulgong district, occurred at Cullenbens.
Mr Brunton and Mr Hodder led a discussion on bulk wheat handling in New South Wales. They argued for government supported elevators and rail freight cooperation, noting potential savings and minimal risk of monopoly. They compared U.S. and Argentine practices and discussed costs, sampling standards, and pest control methods.
At 4 o'clock this afternoon a 19 gun salute marked the departure from Government House of his Excellency the Governor-General and Lady Northcote. Escorts from Instructional Cadets and Light Horse accompanied them to Spencer Street Station while detachments lined Princes Bridge streets. Bands played the National Anthem along the route.
Bankstown drivers faced fines after crossing Liverpool Road Bankstown at high speed. Charles Todman paid £5 with 7s costs for driving a motor car over the crossing faster than four miles per hour over limit. Sidney Stehene and Arthur Nelson Barnett were fined 40s each with costs for motor cycles speeding. Arthur Shorter paid 40s with 27s costs for a like offence.
Henry Hill, 38, a labourer, was charged at Newtown Police Court with stealing five crude bottles from Peter Calopedes, oyster saloon proprietor at King Street. Calopedes testified he found the bottles missing after a table set with oysters. Police Constable Develim said he found two bottles on Hill when arrested. Hill claimed innocence and was fined £2 or seven days’ gaol.
The Water and Sewerage Board pursued a higher court after a dog belonging to Daniel Brown bit an officer. At a board meeting this morning, the secretary was unable to disclose details. Mr Garrard moved to push for an absolute ruling to deter dangerous dogs, while Mr Evan Jones urged dropping the case. Garrard's motion was carried.
Voluntary sequestration filed in the bankruptcy court involving individuals including W. H. Palmer and others. The notice references assignments and awaiting official proceedings in Hamread Alexandris.
Race card from a late sport section details fourteen handicaps at 4% furlongs. Cocky and Adore lead betting before several tight finishes with wins by half a length, a head, and a neck amid protests dismissed and sharp times recorded. Key runners include Cocky Williams Elector Rem ark Kitty Merv Nun Nicer and Danseuse with multiple entries across events.
The Ascot Racing Club stages a race meeting during American Fleet week and allocates £1000 to the programme. Details are advertised in another column.
Mr Linjunechao special Chinese Commissioner to report on Chinese labor abroad arrived in Sydney after a three week stay in German Samoa and a two day visit to Fiji. He was hosted by Acting Governor Dr Stultz and Chinese merchants. He travels with secretaries Liang Wing-Sye and Wong Wing.
A Melbourne deputation from the Church of England urged safeguards against improper postal use and gambling under the Post and Telegraph Act. The group praised the minister’s stance and pledged support, while Mauger defended his administration and commitment to fairness and temperance.
Two young children aged about four and two fell near the cliff at Watsons Bay this afternoon. Passers by rescued the younger child from the rocky edge about four feet below before any serious harm occurred. The parents of the children, Mr Hoe, have been appointed clerk at Tam.
About 2000 spectators watched Metropolitan defeat Queensland 27 to 5 at Moore Park Agricultural Ground. Metropolis built a strong second half to pull away after a close first period, with Brackenrigg kicking goals and Moir, Bloomfield, and Dwyer among the try scorers in a decisive display.
In New Plymouth the British Rugby football team played Taranaki Union on Wednesday. The first spell had no score. Taranaki won the match by five points to nil.
A Water Police Court session heard a charge against several men for playing two up on the Ob Instant in Napoleon atrees. Much evidence was taken, with laughter from the crowded public gallery prompting Mr. Donaldson to order the court cleared. The dismissive reaction led to a partial withdrawal before the case continued.
In Cootamundra police court Grifith and Amy Stephens were remanded to Harmedman on a charge of murdering a child at Barmedman.
A fire broke out at the General Motoring Company's Angel-placer premises due to vapor from a spirit meeting a naked flame. The fire damaged a motor car and was extinguished by employees with sand before the Metropolitan Fire Brigade needed to intervene.
The Quarter Sessions before Judge Hamilton resulted in Heattle nine months in Goulburn Gaol Bernard Ahearn fifteen months hard labor in Bathurst Gaol and Mr Croke nine months in Goulburn Gaol suspended under the First Offenders Act His father stood security for 80 pounds for 12 months Sydney Heffernan appealed Cowra Court verdict of stealing bags of wool appealing on split magistrates evidence the appeal was dismissed with costs
July shipments include G Wandisis 1 ton from South Comet under Captain Hent. Allen Taylor and Company handles 9 departures for Mara Mara J.M.8 to Manta, China. A letter-box near Bronte Park, Waverley serves residents with six daily clearances. Water and Sewerage Board work at Catabact southern bank of the Great Gam at a cost of 265.
At Kensington links the Open and Amateur Championship Golf Meeting of Australia continued amid uncertain weather. Clyde Pearce led NSW hopes with strong rounds in handicap against bogey while teams from South Australia and NSW prepared for interstate matches.
Private cables report London spot lead at £13 a ton up 7s 6d with tin at £130 a ton down £2. Sydney and Adelaide show gains in Broken Hill blocks British and Broken Hill Proprietary while banking stocks rise. Melbourne and other markets list extensive price movements across miners and associated companies.
A 17 year old named William Johnson died after being struck by a stone filled object at North Bulls Colliery. A public meeting was proposed by Huster's BIN Council to discuss safety and the incident. Five volunteer fire brigades were mentioned in relation to the event.
A Sydney deputation urged the New Zealand government to modify export certificates for fruit. NSW Minister Perry said New Zealand would not accept the proposed changes, noting two recently received shipments with infected fruit and that inspectors could not guarantee orchard proximity. The meeting pressed for a softer standard, but Wellington rejected the modification.
The Railway Commissioners order reduced fares and freights on the Yass tram. A witness at an inquest this morning recounted a missing person from seven years ago, noting the deceased’s three-year death and hope he rests in Heaven.
A late entry notice outlines numerous race events and handicaps by the Associated Racing Clubs. It lists American Handicap and Jones Handicap sums, various sprints, and novice events with distances and purses. Public notices advertise venues near Melbourne with details on entry closings and spurts.
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