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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1908
Page
4
Births marriages and deaths column with scattered OCR lines lists Barrett and Benjamin memorials. Notices reference July dates and family members in Newtown Alexandria and local households. many names garbled but imply obituaries and memorials for Barrett Benjamin Munro and others.
At the Marched Police Court Jaye Wannall and A. brick-carter were charged with criminal assault at Achfeld on July 17 and with a second assault at Canterbury on July 12. They were remanded until Tuesday. A separate note recalls a drowning incident in Brasdler, Teamante, with a wall containing a fragment.
Sydney readers receive a brief notice dated Tuesday July 21 1908. The fragment reports a legal or civic item tied to the Ghening Actus, with sparse details. The item is presented in standard contemporaneous tone and marks a municipal or governmental action the paper records for reference.
The Go Formment's programme in the Governor's Speech marks another step in Liberal policy. It stresses reforms for workers and education while calling on the Opposition to aid passage. The piece notes contentions with the Labor Party and critiques the Opposition's reluctance to support measures like the Minimum Wage and Workmen's Compensation Bills.
The speech presses for practical land policy, breaking up large estates, and advancing agricultural and pastoral development. It attacks partisan delay, argues for nonpartisan measures backed by public opinion, and urges prompt enactment of essential reforms to satisfy the electorate.
The Customs Minister worries about alteration of silk with tin or tinplate, noting some samples exceed expected tin content. Adulterated articles pass as fashionable, deceiving wearers. As demand shifts, adulteration may expand, with quality misrepresented in the market.
The article discusses the Young Turkey movement facing Abbasid opposition, with Ottoman rulers suppressing reform while Russia backs constitutionalism. It notes strategic actions in Macedonia and Asia Minor, and quotes 1877 dispatches on Russia’s stance against autocratic rule and support for constitutional institutions. The tone contrasts past repression with changing times and Turkey’s evolving political scene.
The piece argues self-government efforts in Tadla and fault lines in Indian reform. It criticizes educated Indians for stirring unrest, notes vernacular papers profit from sedition, and claims editors and writers undermine Western influence. It discusses printers’ costs and distribution to illiterate readers.
A report notes the death of Mr A W C Lenain aged 72 from Qurong near Mititbonpe. The notice lists the deceased and location with minimal detail, reflecting a brief obituary notice in the local column.
Local late cable bulletin arrives with brief notes on regional service changes and notices affecting viewers in the C61 area. Details are scarce in the fragment but indicate scheduling adjustments and possible contact for more information.
London reports seven thousand troops at Monastir have revolted and the Sultan plans sending twenty two thousand Anatolian troops including Kurdish cavalry to Monastir. The Young Turkey party reportedly controls parts of the army corps amid offers to release arrested officers.
An explosion aboard the cargo steamer Schwaben at Firemen Yard, London, killed a crew member and damaged the wheelhouse and cargo gear. Firemen on board were kept back as authorities investigated the blast amid preparations for a voyage to Australia.
London wool sales concluded with lively activity as prices rose about five percent over opening rates. American buyers were active and bid strongly, sustaining demand throughout the session.
Report from London describes a Monday evening riot in Bombay with about four thousand marchers clashing with police. Revolvers were used, resulting in casualties as crowds pelted Europeans with stones and damaged windows. The event followed a strike by workers and a government act being read, reflecting tensions around autonomy.
London dispatch states Vera Goold and Lieutenant Vilma, both linked to a murder case, have been transported to the penal settlement of French Guiana aboard a prison ship for sentence or exile.
In a Bath water league match captained by Lance, Liculepent Paul and Lieutenant Paul delivered strong showings with 15 and 14 bulls-eyes respectively. Lance-Corporal Booty led the winning side with 20 points as Private Deveny scored one. The team totals 258 to secure a two point victory.
An old newspaper clipping touts Sanders Eucalyptol Extract as safer and more effective than crude preparations. It warns of dangers from rival formulations and cites expert trials and court findings over 30 years, urging readers to trust the genuine extract and avoid indigestion or irritation linked to inferior products.
A long fragment recounts a noble romance as Gustavue Kour ax marries Prioreen Awol of Fursenders. The tale follows secret meetings through Vienna and correspondence amid disapproval from royal relatives. Police and diplomats reportedly tracked the lovers across Europe as the princess fled with her chauffeur and a sizable dowry.
Italian ex minister Signor Nunain Nasi was re sentenced by a large majority in the Chamber of Deputies. The conviction-related terms include misappropriation charges and campaign repercussions. The Zapardett ministry details are noted with a prison term and public service ban.
London Monday evening bar silver prices show veiled quotations at the standard per ounce. Market notes indicate cautious trading with slight shifts in premium and supply concerns discussed by traders in the session.
A concise update from the beet sugar sector notes a monthly circular from Magdeburg stating a decrease of 15,000 tons in output compared with last year and a campaign drop of 169,000 tons, reflecting softer production in the beet sugar trade.
An advertising fragment promoting a two picture set titled The Sabbath Breakers and urging readers to see it. It mentions a bookseller Moore Street shop named Swain and Co offering books, stationery, magazines, frames, postcards, and fancy goods.
Auction notes indicate interest from buyers seeking works of art and rare books. Advertisers claim to purchase small parcels of books and large libraries, including Australian and New Zealand items, from sellers nationwide.
The Governor opened the New South Wales Parliament amid military honors and a formal speech outlining plans for a land department reform, a constitutional commission, subventions for friendly societies, a minimum wage bill, and workmen's compensation. He urged cooperation on drought relief, economic growth, and closer settlement while detailing proposed royal commissions and arrangements for royal and international visits.
A young girl ends her life by self harm in the Ass Byers area, with authorities noting a complex scene and references to family members and a dogged inquiry. The report cites examination of the body and mentions a surviving daughter, Pearl, and other relatives in a tense, unsettled investigation.
A garbled report describes Sobragin boys facing Bega with players like Jag, Fabraon, and Aeron We Meaningy. It references a crowded arena, national anthem tones, and a tense match leading to a contested outcome amid a chaotic crowd and local officials.
Lang defeats Griffin by stoppage in the ninth round after a spirited contest. New Zealand challenger shows flashes of skill but Griffin’s defense and pressure win the round with late rallies.
A fragmentary 1873 piece reports a WoT Es Sreorelee origin and a Women’s Organizations focus. It notes a morning gathering and a visit to numerous clubs, claiming the Whirlwind of God campaign mobilized thousands before being shut down.
Sales by auction announced for 93 Georgests West by Henry La. The notice mentions suction advertisements on page 4 and lists bedding and assorted items to be sold tomorrow at a stated time.
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