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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 31, 1908

Page

6

Sydney robberies target Coffe’s rooms in Canterdagh Street

Between October 11 and 11 the rooms of Mr. Frank Coffes, a manufacturers’ agent on Canterdagh Street near Hunter Street, were broken into with 750 naira value of goods stolen. A second raid on Mr Coltee’s rooms between October 16 and 21 netted 30 pairs of corsets and related items valued at 55 pounds. Police traced possible sales in Brisbane where Coffees’ agent sought to push business. Detectives recovered corsets and other garments tied to Coffe and identified in Sydney as his property, leading to an arrest in Brisbane and plans to bring the man to Sydney soon.

Frank Coffes Canterdagh-street Humter-atreel City Coreia Coltee MPP Coffee Brisbane Ortets Queenalans Poker Sydney Deserives Fullerton and Ward Caatlereagh-Street Coffer

Fire on a Steamer Damages Mail at Sea

Fremantle reports Colombo dispatches say the German mail steamer Seharoborst had a fire in hatch No 4 at sea near Singapore. The blaze damaged the mail room and its contents as water inundated adjoining compartments. Fire caused by incendiary combustion. The East mail likely requires submersion aboard for a week or two.

Fremantle Colombo RALS Ofuba Seharoborst Singapore Hatch Hyp Ro Rn Fay East

Fleet Week Programme Amid Controversy in Sydney

A Sydney city committee plans a Fleet Week event in Australia with talks led by executives and civic leaders. The program includes a civic meeting at 4 pm in the Jen Hil to discuss retirements, funding, and dates, amid stormy debate and expected opposition.

Cederal Wuthuptibes Fom Bydney Thorn Sydney Miler

Divorce Court Hearing Details and Names Given

The Sydney divorce case of Maude Moberra formerly Mrukkabank vs Charing Warman Robern is heard for adultery with Justin Sipson and involves children and maintenance. The proceedings describe separation, periods of absence, and requests for costs, with references to witnesses and magistrates in North Sydney and related parties.

Sydney Justin Sipson Maude Moberra Mrukkabank Charing Warman Robern Mathe Geoumd Peitonst Depmars Ay Sedoha Anis Saath Nepgudens Tierk Fia Muir Liper Alan

Conviction Upheld in Darlinghurst Furniture Theft Case

Noted on the Full Court list this morning is the appeal of O Cornelius O Donobue and Albert Hardy against their June Darlinghurst Sessions conviction for stealing a quantity of furniture from W W Campbell. Each was sentenced to four years penal servitude. The defence solicitor sought a reserve for the Crown Court to consider questions about consent and identification, but the Chief Justice ruled there was no arguable point.

Cornelius O'donobué Albert Hardy Darlinghurst W. W. Campbell Curls Docker Pall Court W.W. Campbell

British footballers arrive in Sydney from Auckland

British rugby players land in Sydney aboard the Victoria shortly after 8 this morning. Large crowds greet the visitors with Busby Union enthusiasts on the wharf. The squad includes Dyke Jackett Gibbs and Williams among others. several players are injured and will miss upcoming matches. A reception is planned at the NSW Rugby Union rooms with a busy fixture card noted for August.

G. ¥. Kyrke Somerset F. Morgan Glamorgan W. L. Oldham Mitland Countess A. A Ritson Northumberland Thomas F. Williams London Welsh Wales Tr. Wilson Cumberland T Smith Leicester Jackett Gibbs J. L Willams J. Ponty Jones Wibble Fialding J. F. “Wil Davey Johnny Williams Dr. Mivedy Harding New Zealand Ageio Laxon Kyrke Cranbrook Bie Rawson Sidney Town Hall Brea mofMine N.s.w.rugby Union Bligh-alsent Sydney Alan Metropolitan Union Naat fYeriog St Joseph'n College Oh Roy Wewinal N.S Lyoner Orieke Gil Gun Club Nsw Auruae Newcast Newcastle Golf Sheare Party Aulguis “S Sain Thrave Mesa Martin Meteitle Woot Mowe A. Brown T. Pauling CE. Morgan Hardie Tain Dr. M'Kwedy RivrimAt S.W

Vague Winds and Rough Seas Near Wrrek Bay Rescue Hint

Report covers a vessel ashore at Wrrek Bay likely rammed, with the Rodney Stock Benangs and 9 red tie Hilda trading on the South Coast. Observers note timber laden cargo, a Roma east gale at Testis Bay, and a stranded vessel from built age. Also mentions a Tasmanian saddle back blackwood suite in Pitt Street display valued at £350.

Rodney Stock Benangs Wrrek Bay Hilda A Betree Syther Ima Nisis Savage Abe Wrerk Bay Testis Bay Acre Roma Whiun Farmer and Company, Limited Pitt-street W. Vedar

The Smartest Boots in Town Advertised

An ad for Jamuhaa Bros markets Boots at Hunter Street and King Street with comments on quality leathers, light odor free wear, and prices from 1 22 to 4. It claims imported leathers, comfort, and popularity among Sydney wearers. Also promotes a peppermint cure and other products with promotional language.

Amuahaa Bros Boo Mamura Hunter-street King-street Park-street Advertianaen Syiney

Morrow's Boat Race Set For Parra River Tomorrow

Wet or fine Ro Armst and MH Pearce contest the £300 match on the Parramatta River from Ryde Bridge to Be Monument. Start 4 pm with expected crowd and weather forecast favorable. Armst, 24, 13 stone. Pearce, 28, 128½ lb. Bronze Wing and Kulgoa to follow. umpire Mr W Beach. judge Mr M A H Pishardinge.

Pearce Parramatta Ryde Bridge Alari Arnst Charlie Towns Fogwell Mearte England Canada W. A. Barry J. Wocker Tresidder Fort Macquarie W. Beach M. A. H. Pishardinge

Amateur Orchestral Society Thrives in Rainy Bidney Hall

The Amateur Orchestral Society staged a late season concert at Bidney Town Hall drawing a large crowd despite rain. Under Herr Slapoflski, the program featured Beethoven Fifth Symphony, Wagner selections from The Flying Dutchman, Hansel and Gretel, Elgar, Massenet, and Mozart. Florence Quis sang with a strong contralto voice in several arias and was recalled with flowers.

Orrhesra Bidney Town Hall Amateur Orchestral Society T Nose Beethoven Wagner Humperdintk Elgarith Massenet Netrumenalinia Herr Slapoflski Hese Gare Hansel Mat Gretel Reakoeas Elgar Massenet Anny Avensden Mina Florence Quis Judy Posserse

Tramway Union Faces Uncertain Future Amid Strike Fallout

An Evening News interview with tramway workers reveals division over disruptions and loyalties. Drivers discuss Lawton’s stance, Labor Council blame, and possible Amalgamated schemes uniting rail and tram unions, as secretary Waring recovers and plans a meeting to chart next actions.

Atribee Thas Makera Tramway Union Iis Wivers Ax Walontann Itis Morning Adrien Sydney Labor Council Sielke Sydney Labor Lawton Uriny Panin Lawson Waring Trasier and Labor Council Atvea Lawien War

Mark Hambourg Recitals Pleases Sydney Audiences At Town Hall

Admirers of Chopin heard a rich program by Mark Hambourg at Sydney Town Hall on Thursday afternoon. The pianist captured Chopin’s delicate balance of fire and lyricism with notable brilliance and artistry, opening with Renata in B flat minor and including a sequence of Preludes and études. The recital closed with Marche Militaire and will resume the final performance tomorrow evening.

Chopin Mark Hambourg Sydney Town Hall Jasinr Henn Orson Ernajee Jean Kleczork Schuman Hambourg Renata

MUSIC IN THE TRAI PERFORMANCE AT SALVATION ARMY BARRACKS

A fragment describes a Salvation Army Barracks musical event last evening with soldiers and members of the band performing a tune labeled Thor's Gray for the Line. The crowd noted a refrain and a lively chorus while the audience focused on the performers and the atmosphere.

North Urmham Sinonr Dw Bind Uuarded Thor Hnram Fergyman Peice Ealouty

Paddington Bombardment Case At Quarter Sessions

Richard Watkes, aged 1, wrongly named, was charged with breaking a glass window at Paddington Police Court on Oxford Street, the property of William Sinko. The judge deferred further action as witnesses failed to appear, and Watkes, with others, was committed for trial with no immediate remedy. The text also references a patent medicine advertisement for Shepherd’s New Discovered and a cough remedy.

Richard Watkes Oxford-street Paddiigton William Sinko Ranator Wackins Fea Omer

Police and the Strike Highlight Assembly Remarks

In the Legislative Assembly last evening the Chief Secretary praised the extraordinary work during the pollen unrest and said he was prepared to consider any reasonable recommendations that could be made by the assembly members.

Legislative Assembly Levy

Mackie Arrested in Melbourne Casts Night of Disappearance

William Mackie, once charged with wife desertion, was arrested in Balmain after a report of his mysterious disappearance in Melbourne. He appeared before the Starry Police court and was remanded with bail set at £89.

William Mackle Melbourne Noie Leo Getrouves Darrington Ingenons Mackle Booey Mackie Sydney Balmain É. Mackie Frater

Regulation of Trades Unions Text Fragment

Fragmentary article notes a legislative proposal to amend the Trades Union Act of 1801 and related procedures. Mentions regulatory changes and parliamentary debate, with unclear names and specifics due to OCR corruption.

Maman Xe Sven Netton Mans

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