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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1908
Page
6
Investigation in Alabama uncovers prison abuse scheme
A London committee reports evidence of prison farm abuses in Alabama. Convicts were allegedly used and sold as mules to the highest bidder, with one man released for a swapped degree and a white boy whipped in punishment. The account notes clerical ties and coercive practices in the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Alabama
Staten
Aewen Megrees
Meath
National Labor Conference in London Resumes Work
London Monday Evening. A National Labor Conference of the Social Democratic party is in session with about 100 delegates. Mr Will Thorne MLA West Ham serves as president. The conference passed two resolutions opposing a democratic Electoral Reform Bill and calling for extending the franchise to every adult man and woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Couronea
Social Democratic Party
Will Thorne
Labor
West Ham
Expulsion of Dutch Minister Sparks Caracas Tension
In Caracas, President Castro orders the expulsion of M Ile Reuss, the Dutch minister, amid disputes over a Dutch newspaper publication. A crowd in Willemstad, capital of Curacao, pressured the Venezuelan envoy to seek refuge in the German consulate as tensions escalate between Venezuela and the Netherlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londol
Monnay Breeine
M. Ile Reuss
Caracas
Vezerosia
Castro
Rio
West India Islanda
Pedestrianism Matches At Manchester Tie For £200
Postle of Australia defeated Growcott the English champion by a foot in a four yard dash. W Demmcott beat Todd in a half mile for £120. Poste and Growcett were set to run 150 yards for £200 a side with bets and a 75 percent share to the winner. Day of Dublin expected to win a 440 yard race for £20, with £76 to the winner. The events take place at the Broughton Rangers ground in Manchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Manchester
Mate Waylor
Postle
Australia
W. Demmcott
LE Devi
Waler
Todd
A. ML Poste
W. Growcett
Sunbury
Rule Naylor
Saylor
Ponti
Terus
Dublin
London Wool Sales Report in London Monday Evening
Wool sale results from London show weaker prices for Merino crossbreds while faulting merino are firm. Prices quoted include silver at 230 3-164 pence per cune standard with overall market activity noted in evening session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Unionists Censured for Slack Attendance at Divisions
London report notes severe reprimand of Unionists by the House of Commons for their lax attendance at divisions. The Evening edition cites the newspaper Standart criticizing the conduct and urging stricter discipline among members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Prize Winners at Prince Alfred Yacht Club Ceremony
At the Prince Alfred Yacht Club in Moors Street on Monday eight the presentation of prizes for last season took place. Despite heavy rain a large attendance gathered as winners were announced, with principal prizes going to Cutwalls W M Marks £12 and Awanns A G Sarton £29 etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Alfred Yacht Club
Moors-street
Lerpe
Famot
Cutwalls
W. M. Marks
Awanns
A. G Sarton
Rewkirl
CT. Brockhem
Kukubera
A. E. Cutler
Waite Wings
J. A. Musten
Calwalla Bed
Awanesl
Mawhlul
Mails to Auckland and Mara Are Concerned
Fragmentary wartime style telegram notes from Wellington describe mails via Auckland and Mara segments, with references to Matta and Uno Hauroto. The garbled text hints at arrangements for 3 sar and 11 am deliveries, mentioning New Zealand and congestion concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GPO
Bydney
Auckland
New Zealand
Record rainfall in Sydney surpasses 1902 event
The city endured relentless rain from the past 24 hours, with totals reaching 5.72 inches in some areas and 6.00 inches at Hunter's Hill. Hawkesbury and Windsor reported notable sums, Parramatta 4 inches, while Sydney itself logged 5.12 inches. The meteorological observatory noted this as one of the most persistent rain events in memory, easing only after dawn with forecasts for continued wet weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Cosal
Camdun Haven
Jervis Bay
Blus
Hawkesbury
Windsor
Newcastle
Helms
Hunter's
Cape Hawke
Parramatta
Wilson
Brisbane
Melbourne
Fall at Cataract Below Expectation in Rainfall
Rain at Prospect up to morning hours was heavy yet catchment area fell short of expectations. Prospect recorded 204 points, Cataract Reservoir % points, Broughton’s Pause 6% and Wilton 2% points as Water and Sewerage Board secretary Mr. Holmes notes ongoing drawdown from overflow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect
Holmes
the Water and Sewerage Board
Gataract
Broughton
Wilton
New Music Notices From Victor Draper’s Imperial Arcade
A report lists new music items including a greeting song Columbus Welcome by Montague B Younger, a national Welcome to Australia song, and Paling's Plano Album due Nov 24 with Balety de Coeur Lily of the Valley Mazurka and other pieces. Also includes Carmen fantasia by Remi Latour, a Bach aria Toreador Song, and a Southern Cross march by Bert Rache dedicated to Bandmaster Robert Smith of the Royal Army Band, from Victor Draper’s Music Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pa- Ting
Montague B. Younger
Australia
R. 2
Atrey
Robert Roberts
Paling
Schumasi
Remi Latour
Bert Rache
Robert Smith
Royal Artery Band
Victor
Draper's
Imperial Arcade
Homebush Stock Sales Open With Mixed Sheep and Cattle Demand
At the Homebush stock sale on Monday afternoon 27 238 sheep and lambs were offered, chiefly good quality. Buyers were in full attendance as heavy rates opened and held. Prices ranged with prime merino wethers 18s to 1s, extra 20s to 64, food 188 to 16s, medium 1m to 13s. Lambs showed fair penning and firm at late rates. Cattle yarded 1028, mostly New South Wales, 100 Queenslanders forward, demand broad and advancing 10s to 1s per head. Prime bullocks £11 to £12 17s, extra £13 10s, cows £9 to £12 2s, and other classes lower. Trucks booked for Thursday total 622 sheep vans and 113 cattle waggons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Tramways Held Up In Town and Country Journal
This issue spotlights tramway trouble with extensive photos of stranded trams and crowds under police escort. It also features Cook Islands articles, photographs of two men reflected in water, and pieces on New Zealand depressions, Tak sow characteristics, and gossip about peoples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Taksow
Cuda
Carruthers
New South Wales
Jury Not Selected For Diverse Court Hearing Tomorrow
Fragmentary note indicates a jury is not required for a hearing in the Diverse Court tomorrow after a petition was dismissed. It mentions attendance, summons, and related court actions amid disrupted text.
Divorce Court Record of Ferman v Herman Desertion Case
The case of Arthur Aaron Ferman petitioning for dissolution of marriage with Florence Adele Constance Herman arose in divorce court. Ferman testified he and his wife argued over inviting theatrical friends, she left for a contract with the Golden West Pantomine Company in West Australia, and he has heard nothing since. He believed she would return, having previously stated domicile in New South Wales. The court granted a decree nisi returnable in six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Aaron Ferman
Florence Adele Constance Herman
Celia
Justice Simpson
West Australia
Golden West Pantomine Company
Houer
Ing
New South, ‘Wales
New South Wales
New Semi Wales
Melbourne
Abe
Ais Honor
Late Mr G Currie Estate Probate Granted
Probate has been granted for the estate of George Currie slider of Pocka midgee near Conanga who died on April 10 1907 The will appoints Harriet Frances Currie George Currie grasses Strathallyn Narromine and Frederick Arthur Currie Corons as executors and trustees The NSW portion of the estate is valued at £29 232 4d for probate purposes The will provides for widow the children and the personal estate residuary to trustee care
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Currie
Slider
Pockamidgee Staton
Conanga
Harriet Frances Currie
Grasser
Strathallyn
Narromine
Frederick Arthur Currie
Corons
New South Wales
Winding-Up Order Sought Against W. Scot Fell and Company
In No 2 Jury Court Mr Maughan on behalf of Lithgow Coal Association seeks a winding-up order against W. Scot Fell and Company claiming insolvency and debts of £5859 16 13. The petition requests the usual order upon affidavit and expands on the respondent company's finances before final appointment of an official receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justine Street
Maughan
Mesars
Rexpandent Company
W. JH. Falmer
Sunday Observance Ministers Meet to Press Sunday Law
A metropolitan ministers conference at the Y M C A Hall chaired by Rev Principal Harper DD agreed to prepare a petition for Parliament to empower the Premier to enforce strict Sunday observance. They proposed a public demonstration and urging ministers statewide to preach on Sunday observance while seeking Paddington Borough Council to rescind a recent resolution affecting Sunday entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Council
Y.M.C.A. Hall
Harper
Wade Wega
Paddington
Zewa Mall
A Coachman's Death At Colonel Bartlett's Residence
Bert Bennett, a groom and coachman, was found dead in frost near the steps to the stables at Colonel Bartlett's residence. The last sighting was by the cook Busomo Nash shortly after 6 PM as he walked toward the stables with a lantern and bucket. It is believed he slipped while stepping down the steps, striking his head on the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Bennett
Machme
Colonel Bartlett
Hayah
Body Identified by Finger Prints
A body found near the tram injury site in George Street has been identified by fingerprints as John Bauch of Chippendale. Police at Regent Street station appeal to anyone who can assist with the identification or additional details about the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian
Wool Market Report From Sydney Trade
The Wool market shows no change in Sydney. Private wool inquiries and private transactions continue. Wool sales are arranged for Sydney on August 1, with about 15 000 to 20 000 bales expected to be available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witchcombe, Carson, and Company, Limited
Teports
Sydney
Cama Keen
Tate Glace
Public Meeting Formed Seamen Memorial Fund Sydney
A Sydney public meeting led by Sir Harry Rawson proposed a Rawson Memorial Fund to aid the Seamen's Institute. The fund aims to improve sailors' comforts with a committee including Sir James Fairfax and many NSW figures. Subscriptions listed include Fairfax £160 and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Rawson
Sydney Town Flall
Rawson
Seamen's Institute
Sydney
G. H. Reid
M.P
London
New South Wales
James Farrias
T. A. Dibba
J. Russell French Shi
Inumtees
James Fairfas
E. E. Owen Cox
Ernest L. Davis
A. Dibbs
Gordon Dixon
Hugh Dixien
J. G. Farleigh
Ml.c
HF. Francis
J. P. Frankl
J. Russell French
Join Gainford
W. J. Gollin
Wf. Gottheb
J. M. Harvey
R. R. P. Hickson
T. J. Hitchman
Thomas Hughes
M.b.c
Kctoon
Hospital Saturday Meeting Allocates Funds To Several Hospitals
The Hospital Fund annual meeting in Town Hall, led by the Governor, approved a distribution of 6350 to general and special hospitals including St Joseph's, St George, Sydney Homeopathic, and the Women’s and Children's hospitals among others. Government contributions cited, with a note on wage-earner donations and a history of prior distributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospital Fund
St." Joseph's Hospital
St. George Hospital
Minnty Hospital
Marrickville Hospital
Sydney Homeopathic
Carrington
Queen Vitoria
Lewisham
St. Margaret's Maternity
the Woman's Hospital
Royal Hospital For
Mater Alsericordae Hospital
Sacred Heart
Civil Ambulance and Transport Brigade
St. Joan Ambulance Association
Surgical Apaianes Aid Society
Sydney Medical Mission
District Nursing Association
Dental Iopital of
Sydney
Harry Rawson
T. Waddell
New South Wales
Lanistar
Lns
Lans
Sylmoy
Messrs
Turkey
J. H. Harris
Justice Coben
K. Miller
Treseurer
C. M. Tule
P.o.trebeck
0. Wall
Ml.a
Neville W. Montamu
Coben
M.L.A
Meedames
E. J. Carver
A. N- Jonsen
M. Deery
P. Leahy
P. J. Nelligen
F. J. Gawitos
Misses A Drewe
Gleirs N. Lowenthal
F. Sheridan
M. A. Wauhope
T. H. Barlow
C. F. Bull
Cargill
J.P. Coates
J. Dean
A. W
Gregg
R. Gree
W. A. Mooper
Alderman
J. Leitek
Gregory O'Neil
Moses
F.C. Petric
E. I Pidcock
T. C. Roberts
D. A. Rogers
RH. Smhthorps
P. Z. Samian
S. al. Solomon
Allen Taylor
J. Fucker
Alderman C. ‘Townsend
HN. Sowthwell
Ater Lilia Froet
Molly Trewbella
Chas. Walle
J. G. Wheown
Sidney T
Steers Brass Sand
Anderie
Thor Mellar
Hospital talk draws crowd at Camperdown mall
At Camperdown Town Mall a Friday night lecture by Mr Wim Mopm, secretary to the Royal Prince Alfred, chaired by Major Mallett, highlighted hospital committee activities. The event featured Bowlerps views on Seetstudom and Chol Cemperdows, with Miss Anderson singing and a mention of Wolfe’s Schnapps daily detak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camperdown Town Mall
Wim Mopm
Royal Prince Alfred
Mallett
Misa Anderson
York
Cattle Auction at Muswell Stock Yards
Sales by auction announce cattle at Muswell Stock Yards at 1pm by A Mires with WOLPE'S SCHNAPPS. A dashed detail for dulary propel o Canahea’s Hacking Consestant, onde Great Pepperais Care is ea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muswell Stock Yards
A. Mires
Wolpe
Canknea
Also Mentioned on This Page
Amerie
Committee OF Investigation
National Labor Conference
Venezuela
Postle V. Growcott
London Wool Sales
NEW Music
Homebush Stock Sales
Wolfe
G. Curries
W. Scott Fell and Company
Home For Sailors
THE
Rawson Memorial Fund
Hospital
New Discovery
Ana Wolfe
Schnapps
Detak Tee Dataty Peoste
Sseecar Grud Toppennlat Gare Ie Sona
Tori
Tremaranins Saver
Pete
SES Maude
Hollingdale and Kessell, Jewelders
Opticey
New Rims
Stet, Ste
Dotecye Vision
Bhsdaches
Angus and Coote
George Nt
Wililie
Mtrmét
Amd
Mark Foy’s
Piease
Ladi
Viele
Valers
OrmEs
Lanrs
Slam Rolied-Eder
Mk Bivem
Seeesteye
EEA
Pararole Flark Eatiette
Billy
Imeal
Cravenatto
Dilwalle
Aristo
Petralty Lab
the Crown Studios
George ST
Cropley’s, Ltd
Lars John Cropley and Sone
Cropley Hhoe
Jaf George-St
Hatmarket
George-St. South
Stone
Phoonk Rangers
Jules
Eigen
Geebung
Skipper
Keris
A. Bull & CO. Ltd
Hamilton Street
Alpe
Eh Geor
Pallng
Minas
SELLY
Biel
Laure
Tee Coal Lampers
Manlay
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