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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 25, 1908

Page

16

Power House Strike Sparks Disturbances in George Street

The Power House strike triggers clashes and mass arrests as 15 engineers and workers are deployed. Constables and firemen are detained, with crews unable to complete duties amid police action. Negotiations and watchful gatherings continue as union and non-union sides clash over deployment and fuel supply, amid talks of bringing in further force if needed.

Pe Power House Sinope Tare Gakri Yande Betualog Peer Ho Amd Sulfolmat Joe Nept Ann of the Strongest

Central Police Court: multiple offences and fines

A Central Police Court session heard defendants charged with offences against the peace. Various individuals including Patrick Colbourns Ian Philbreak and others received fines ranging from 2 to 3 pounds for breaches and related misconduct. The proceedings described disorderly conduct and interruptions during transport and public spaces, with further remarks on the gravity of the offences and penalties imposed.

Payien Jae Central Police Court Irony Solomon Sore Regent Juinerings Duborer Patrick Colbourns Ian Phiilbreak Arikar Ord Thelrpenier

Sydney Trame and the Safe Street Vigil

Nonsensical OCR fragment recalls city folk traveling along a coastal route from Willowenpy to Milean's Point. Mentions vigil at a stream and a warning system, with steamers running punctually at Milean's Point. Names and places are garbled, but the passage hints at a riverine or coastal transit scene and a community watching for a time signal.

Bydney Mocmec

Tramway chatter and wet Neutral Bay service

Morning trams from Willoughby and Moe Man were well patronised while Ridge-atreat near Sheald Power House showed activity. Tramway hands in civilian clothes watched as a small parade passed, tensions rose but worries remained. Neutral Bay trams were soggy and residents faced delays.

Willoughby Moe Man Ridge-atreat Sheald Power House Econo Neutral Bay

Excitement in George Street Riot Arrests

A large crowd gathered in George Street near Goulvers Streets where disorder erupted between 11 and 13. Police detained six men, listing names and descriptions including conductors, cleaners, a groom, a laborer, and a miner.

Goulvers Etrents Centre Poll Wells eRarger Frank Newall Patrick Collis Owen Begartey Gilbert Bishop James Lamb

Strikes Disrupt City Transit And Lodging Seekers

Widespread strike actions caused heavy cab demand and long queues at Circular Quay and Lie Hallway Station. Trams and buses operated irregularly with crowds forcing thousands to walk home to suburbs. Hotels and shops faced surging lunches and refreshments strains as workers sought temporary lodging. Authorities kept central services running with concentrated tram and motor traffic. nurses were shuttled from Central Railway Station to the Coast Hospital.

Circular Quay Lie Hallway George-street Poouly Aia A. Spiendia Rade Torcali Betwero Hondl Darlinghurst Central Railway Bistion

Mass Meeting Called by Local Trade Union Leaders

A large group of trade union examiners promised to strike if a requested wage increase was not granted. Executives resolved to provide the needed raise. A mass meeting is set for tomorrow at 3 PM at the Trades Hall led by a brass band to march to the Dowain where Labor speakers will address the crowd.

Tremwey Unién Erecuttys St Bram Band Dowain

Pickets At The Quay Shut Tram Start In Cireniar Quer

Several hundred gathered at Cireniar Quer tram starting place where trams run every few minutes. Union pickets pressed aims to disrupt service as two conductors shouldered bags and left a tram amid cheering crowds. A crowd subscription was taken up and roughly two shillings and more requested from each man. Mounted police and foot officers attended the scene.

Cireniar Fem Universal

Scuffle at Central Railway Station Ends With Arrests

Morning calm at Central Railway Station gave way to a crowd at Gorge and Pitt streets. Chanting scab and blackleg terms, rioting soon waned as Inspector Rache and officers contained the disturbance. Several men were taken into custody and charged with riotous acts and throwing missiles. Bail requests followed as police delayed release.

Central Railway Quietis Gorge Pitt Errests Lemma Drummoyne Laichhardt Balmain Form Eme Blackleg Mod Rache Isformelion Watch Leary Pucling DNC Ragent-Sireet Foltes Edwart J. Norton Georgi-atrest Charles Henry Dun Drever Henry Mercer Daniel Connell George Purcell George Breakwell

Unclear event described with crowd disturbance and police action

An unclear account describes a procession with red garments, a van displaying items, and a disturbance as boots stomped a crowd. Constables followed the crowd, mourning the car, and a river scene unfolded as the procession moved forward amid rising tension.

Service Time Affected by Police Escort Through City

This afternoon's service saw Pte Bundred and others riding in an orderly pace under police protection. Mounted constables patrolled the city while tramyards and central streets were checked for security, including Bridge Street, Circular Quay, and City Road.

Pte Bundred Fftesn Care Mine Pa Nana Circular Quay

No Service Tonight at Local Transit Depot

The notice states no service tonight with cars unlikely to be full. It indicates cars will halt at a specified time and return to sheds, remaining there until Monday morning.

Chia

Sunday Tram Service Planned From Nine O'clock

Tram services will run tomorrow to Sydney and suburbs with most localities connected. The Railway Commissioners approved a limited service to ease public convenience. Cars start at 9 a.m. and end around 6 p.m. with Glebe and Balmain added to the route.

Sydney Gharley Tuy Glebe Balmain

Power House Tugboat Meal Incident Report

An unclear report describes a tugboat operation at a power house today with midday soup provisions. One soup vat capsized during transfer to quarters while power was provided as part of an ongoing department service for the afternoon.

Mms Hisuss Thair Siede Bening

Railway Men May Walk Out After Rally at Trades Hall

About 400 people gathered at the junction of George and Goulburn streets to discuss a possible railway walkout. A "Baving News" reporter found no verification of the report while Sams and railway employees attended the meeting. Women and children cheered freely as the crowd debated the chance of workers ceasing work.

George and Goulburn

Abor Council Granted Full Power In Labor Dispute

The Sydney Labor Council executive will meet at 7:30 to discuss expanding power to call out other unions in the tramway dispute. A program received by secretary J Cochrane from Mr Meter Bowling outlines sympathy and support to the tramway workers from the miners executive.

Manting Syberabor Council Tramway Qeet Assis Olgbt Sydney Labor Comet J . Cochrane Sydney Labor Council Meter Bowling Sewrentini Aselsia Rice Oeceswarn

Misturbance at the Hay Market Riot Details

A late afternoon disturbance at the hay market caused traffic disruption as a crowd clashed with authorities. Police were reinforced, 30 officers were deployed from the central station, and order was restored after crowds were corralled along the street from Liverpool to Campbell.

Letchhardt Erica George Strrel Roche Liverpool Campbell Eech

Improved Service Forecast For Monday Efforts Under Way

The department expects a review will be provided by Monday. Arrangements were made today for men to run extra care, though it is impossible to estimate how long care will be during Monday. Officials express confidence the service will be better tomorrow.

Alicia

Labor Council Debates Situation at Special Meeting

A special meeting of the Srancy Labor Council convened at the Tredies Hall to discuss the situation regarding Tremwas Employees' Tales and to decide on placing services at their disposal. Debate focused on whether Press representatives should be excluded and how to handle labor and socialist organs in attendance.

Srancy Labor Council Tredies Hall Tremwas P. B. Marshall Anyang Toyer Meduiney Perousine Proat Labor Tewat Labor Orean Labor Auf Socialint Tris Iherameny Tramway Union

Coal Lampers' Union Plans Monday Meeting

A crowd gathered at the corner of Goulburn and George streets this afternoon as Coal Lampers' Union members prepared for a Monday meeting. The circular urged immediate cessation of all work and warned members against any action that could harm the cause, with some insisting the plan was a broad warning to the public that workers were united.

Goulburn George Streets Coal Lampers’ Union Mondag Pim

Tram strike close to Newcastle tramway service

Newcastle Saturday afternoon reports say trams run hourly with five drivers on duty and clerks acting as conductors. A general stoppage is expected at six o clock as Railway Union drivers prepare for a strike and a meeting is held in Arnott Road.

Newcastle Clerke Railway Union L Mama Atrikare Ix Bebe Arnot’ Paadvet

Engineers and Non-Union Labor Reported

Brief item notes definite information received at Power House 21 Ultima shortly before five o clock about Trades Hall and a decision at the hud.

Ultima Trades Hall Hud

Convenience in Broken Hill Cabs Organize City Service

Broken Hill dispatches report that cabs have organized services to various city parts. Despite recent disruptions the local taxi network maintains operation with drivers calling for orderly pickup and stable schedules.

Aum golf meeting hosts mixed match play results

The Aum golf open and amateur event held July 1 at Kensington links featured a large entry and a marquee stage for the mixed doubles and individual match play. Winners included T. Balcombe and Mrs Thiel with the best score in the team event, while W Garden and Ebb Sale earned advancing positions in a crowded field.

Aumdealin Wile Kensington Links Misa Marbury Iturdoch Mian Morricehanticay i W. Gordop Mesrem Ledley Turd. Glaves Else and Sire Christian D. Willie Mise More MB Robbenn Ant Mlag Fucker Dows GT. Balcombe Mrs Thiel A.W. Hi Pacheld Men Bean F. Ewene Mina Caristoe Ell Ridedes Ff. Wear Martin Mrs. Pring W.H. Warren Miss Measteld Mr. and Mere Martie Giblin Mise Cape Dr Thring Alas Trevor Joan Be Sayee Merwe Sant Biatuad Blexiea Hodgson Sanden T. Balcombe Mem Thiel Ber W. Garden Ebb Sale Eas McA East Psy Swe

Bridgestreet Tram Yard Employed Workers And Police Presence

Applicants for employment on the cars gathered at Bridgestreet tram yard as the chairman of the stall committee made further selections from candidate batches. A crowd gathered during lunch, with some commotion. Police mounted constables moved to Circular Quay before 1 pm, dispersing the remainder of onlookers.

Ian Yarden Tome Qusy

Policeman Oxley Roughly Handled in Street Incident

Constable Oxley of No 1 Police Station faced a chaotic afternoon as a crowd taunted him on Gearer 2nd Goulburn streets. He was knocked to the ground, his helmet removed, and his revolver stolen before fellow officers arrived to restore order.

Oxley Pollew Gearer Goulburn Shereuvon

Foreman assaulted in Roselle depot incident

A Roselle depot foreman was assaulted by several men on Friday night after tearing the depot. He was roughly handled but woke to perform his duties this morning. The escapees were described as tramway workers.

Geveral

Red Flag incident near Iat Mall and Ratharstet clash

A scrambled report notes a red flag event near Iat Mall involving forged bios and a march via Ratharstet. It mentions an associated individual Bilee and an accompanying party, with unclear details and phrasing.

Iat Mall Goulburs-strest Bio & Pre Craton Ratharstet Bilee‘wahotrest

Riotous Disorder at Georre Meet Near Goulburn Street

Lively crowd near Goulburn Street prior to 4 Welock as police deter remonstrance against non union employ. Several charged at the Central Pavilion Elation for riotous conduct and assaulting Constable Lynch. names include David Evans, Samuel Sparks, William Carden, Thomas Corbett, Famen Grab, John Baber, John Sime, Charlie Russell, William Deuter, Alexandee Terlor, John Anderson.

Georremeet Welock Gows Mae David Evans Teborer Sanvel Sparks Istorer William Carden Miser Thomas Corbett Rietoun Famen Grab Riatous John Baber Deliar-tiber Rictom Jenee Sime Constable Lynch Charlie Russell Alexandee Terlor John Anderson

Electrical Engineers Reported In Afternoon

A brief evening note states that electrical engineers were reported in the area this afternoon. No further details are provided about the event, individuals, or location.

Baseball notes from a faded page likely listing games

Fragmented OCR provides scattered baseball figures and team references. Distinct entities are unclear but mentions Wes Paddington and Memnouree with numeric codes suggesting scores or line items. Overall details are unreadable for a coherent event or outcome.

Rosehill Hurdle Race and Cup Day Results

A detailed roll of Rosehill July Meeting events with winners Atlantean and Peccavi in the Hurdle, Arlington and Ariki in sprints, plus the Geazville and Carlingford stakes. Notable finishes include Atlantean winning by four lengths from Peccavi, and Ariki taking the Arlington feature by a short margin ahead of Arlington as a crowded finish developed.

Rosehill Racing Club Weidhor Rew Dr. J Steecaen At Max Locksley Dubovanie Coumealla Pro- Jeovite Vantry Agwl Winmer J. Stenson Ocber Callie Holdetonne Cunningheme Bething Teagate Coompalla Peccavi Atx Skrelaat Last Chance Pest Allagiean Coomealla Holdsburg Amap Peccaui Maldabirg Am Sound Borse Pris O'Brien Tatton Timp Axra Ramshaw T Arlington Grafton Fioop St. Catherine Clayton Aoheson Beanchamp Imp Pootpeint Hreauan Merry Daya Lightfoot Crotty Molly Dopovan Settement Beowen Sla Agwloet Arhamen Aeth Lage Ariligion Helly Helly Moos Ariki Arting Lem Morey Dare Arik Arlletot Bally Jist Rhoeh Rally Linke Clareare Tansa Botilement Lady Swallow Wee Uadcie Pretty Molly Faz Timu Tmin Ithe Mawerpsiakes Startore Peits Prise Elmo Withers Mr. Ly H.C Poeitena Wimp L.C Eyes Pet CIA Cayenne Fohn Gunn Car Zena Postano Stolbrooke Sparkis Ays. Ist Hickeyy L. Want Glenvila Colllinant Growy Connell Sunerbia Rose of Lancaster Clartoi Lond Wallace Thomas Glevelly Cust Coairart Dil Mogadore Hronnaa Latijona Lamond Borrr Schmelter Smith Kobala Pike Nellie Algtone Lord Wallger Lothers Lorry Kore of Lancaster Gar Zena Bimtrar Mogalore Dine Germonta Hera Mogadore H.C. Seme Carl Zena Ferille G Lord Wallare King Borer Contead Ortra- M4 Furtongy Si J. Hendricks F Hela

Mr. Wren Announces Big Prize and Nominations

Mr Wren reveals a 20 trillion prize amid chaotic remarks and nominations. The statement mentions Ek Ascot Melbotron Aus and Bourke-ctraet with a July deadline. Details are obscured by garbled OCR but point to an official term related to the upcoming election or event.

Daa Wren

Interstate Rugby Test Ends With New Wales Victory

New South Wales beat Queensland 13 to 3 in a rugged Interstate match at Swiney Cricket Ground before about 10 000 spectators. Key players included Daly Hickey and Corrie for NSW with notable defense and a late try sealing the win. Queensland fought hard, but NSW pulled ahead in the second half to secure the victory.

Dorda Spd Ruphy Union Pisy Swiney Cricket Ground Thery Oring la Plarere Luddy Mlenitall Sydney University Atall-buck J. Hirowe Corrie Parkinson J Lider Mensley Matver McLennan Lewis Hhenarda Driehtoo A. Cyouhwys A. Keun Wye J. Egan W. Canilla P. Flanagan T. Wiehard B. Farmer New South Wales Alouzet Sath Grangey J. Weber Globe Dot Caveatet Georgers Balyes COW Riewkt H- Bullork Uutersity James Hughes Cupversitx John Hughes iVoiwerdayi Ruyse South Synopy Monbery Parrall Hickey Queensland Daly Pyilork M'Kivatt Repret Livk Dalywan Neer Bret Roesea Petite Kek AU Wales Orl B. D'Al Pugil Heasiip

Metropolitan V City and Suburban Association match report

Metropolitan and City and Suburban Association teams clashed at the Sydney Cricket Ground before a large crowd. Metropolitans attacked early and led at halftime 1 0, with City and Suburban pressing in the second half as both sides showcased defending and passing before the bell, final score details unclear.

Queensland Rdney Cricket Ground Ihs Sterraoon Metropolltat Union City and Suburban Asadciation Metropolitan St John G. Merrit Maziy Denbar N- Sydney Randall Sauls F Lissromba Newtown Balvon Gregory Hiendrisan Pyne Kesohalves Proctor Cady Teswards Herbie Trebeck Morris Obatafey Priend Raseal-Joney Melvilla Reppor Gale al Thuno As Eerwar Ubu Hayes Cy Abd Raberban Tim Lomcombe Handall

Britishers in New Zealand tour summary opener

Auckland report on the British team completing their Dominion tour as the third test approaches. Details indicate a afternoon session with a New Zealand side and the first test match set for June at Dunedin.

Auckland Bri Dominion New Zealand Dunia

Newtown and Western Suburbs League Match at Wentworth Park

In a rough going league clash, Newtown faced Western Suburbs at Wentworth Park. Suburbs led 6 to 5 after a first half, with key tries by Slack and Abercrombie, while Newtown pressed to close the gap in a scrappy second period.

Newtown Western Suburbs Wentwort Park Hack Caffinl Yowrll W'Farland Taylor Meredith Northwood Manta M’krren Powell H- Powell Donovan Corriner Burdett Bzck Hodgson Gormley Brown Primi Bucks M'Fadyn Killa Harrington Abercrombia Meade Holloway Stack W. Eeeh Fale Phinnic Meadyn Secused Paseal Vo Slack Abercrombie Wester Ron Burdett Caseell Ronmrerte Western Newtons

South Sydney and Balmain Battle to a 2 1 Score Draw

South Sydney clashed with Balmain in a rough mat meet style contest. Widespread mixups and multiple goal attempts ended with South Sydney trailing 2 1 at halftime and neither side altering the score after the final whistle.

South Sydney Balmain Mat Neet Moll Minkers T. Aulersep E- Pry A. Corion A Borie A. Buler Levieng Forward H. Batlee Coroa J- Rosceril J. Davia Ry Grorn J. Cochrana Haenveay B. Fitrpatric Tates Eouth Shiek Conton Sydney Eivres

North Sydney and Cumberland Football Match Report

North Sydney and Cumberland opened the game with Cumberland kicking off as North Sydney quickly responded with multiple scoring attempts. The match featured goals by W Carthn Deane Bollarn and To cheater, while wards and forwards like Glanville Kendall and Tamen contributed. An injured player was taken to Parramatta Hospital with a broken arm, and the report notes late arrivals and a rash of penalties and substitutions as the teams pressed for the win.

North Sydney Cimmerland Pingedak Wentworth Park Cumberland Cormacks Abbott Spears A. Hafham Melton Walllattore AG. Grant Jareis Boland A. Bardus Lalor Yirwtton North Eydnet W. Whiehietty Troamham A. Matheson Pradsler WoaGarihy Sttaneen Deane Bolland J. Kendall Dbeting J. Rochestrs Glaaviile Ballard Raferer Mr Welch North Sydney Ba Wegum Woatlacy Tren Boe W'Carthn Bollarn Wuillell North Syiury Union Athe Son Rochester Holand

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