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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
5
Wednesdys 7 pam report notes actor King and wife Avus Urdnanew Corps fingered in harbour incident at Singapore. Court records allege involvement by Russian suspect Antonouiteh Torwitt. details remain unclear as officials investigate.
London reports the Hamburg America Steamship Company controls a majority stake in a transatlantic line and that Germany secures a foothold in the West Indies. A treaty involving the United States and Danish West Indies is described, with reference to St. Croix and nearby isles.
King Alfonso of Spain toured London on Wednesday visiting the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace. He received a cordial address at the Judicial and a bouquet of flowers, with King Edward II present. Alfonso replied warmly, and plans for further receptions were noted.
London market bulletin notes Tuesday sale times and results with prices for tallow. Some consignments listed as Bord, Privés unvarnished with varying lots and weights. The fragment records mammoth lots, standard grades, and mid quality rations, reflecting mixed demand.
British trade figures from London report May shows an increase in imports valued at 2,208,209 and exports up by 7,154,617 pounds in cotton goods and other items compared with last year. The May trade data reflect broader gains in the United Kingdom’s commerce.
London reports about thirty thousand strikers at Lola Holand who are described as practically masters of the area. The dispatch notes the ongoing labor unrest and mentions bar silver prices quoted at two tied per ounce standard.
A deputation from architects clashed with the Premier over a proposed centralization of duties in the Public Works department. They warned that moving responsibilities would burden the Works Department, urged for independent examination panels, and demanded that reputable architect certificates remain required for payments.
Generally fine with a frosty night and some fogs. Day slightly milder, winds mainly northerly and strong in the south western districts. In the last twenty four hours ended 9 am today rainfall at Deuniquin seven points, Forbes four, Kiandre and Yuoe four, Parkes two, and rain at Moulamein. Telegraphic weather report from Charleville Queensland dated June 3 reports 2100 points.
An unclear clipping notes a arrival at a location in Alabama with scattered phrases including names and dates. The fragmentary item references a landing or delivery event and a person named Landon amid unrelated terms. The piece is incomplete and lacks cohesive context.
Testimony reveals Hayes sought government aid for land leases and used connections to push minor improvements. Witnesses describe prior dealings, payment arrangements, and a plan to develop lands with irrigation and rabbit control costs. Proceedings focus on the legality and terms of improvement leases and Hayes’s influence.
The city coroner reported the death of John Blackmore, a laborer living in the Riverside area, after a tram incident on Hunter Street. Witnesses described the tram platform scene and a man who appeared intoxicated, collapsing onto the wooden blocks as the tram moved away. The coroner's inquiry concluded Blackmore died from injuries sustained in the fall.
A civil action recounts a mercantile arrangement where Muir Juke and partners formed a tobacco business. The plaintiff seeks about £200 plus interest and costs, claiming mismanagement and misappropriation amid a complex set of employment and financing terms. The defense argues lack of actionable breach and disputes the alleged losses and causation. The trial spanned months with testimonies about business duties, profit takings, and the value of goodwill.
The report details a late sporting card with diverse handicaps and bets. Key runners include Rosatind and Lady Wilton amid a field of twenty, with late bets showing Rosatind favored at 6 to 2 and Lady Wilton at 6 to 1. Multiple divisions show close results and margins, including a four-length win and a half-length finish in successive races.
Thoroughfare of entries shows a crowded card for the Mulden Stakes at Epping with numerous horses listed by names and numbers. Favorites include Chainworth 93 and Sally Keauwhumphis, while other runners such as Pind Oui and Ay Lawhe Ke appear among the field.
A fractured racing roundup describes a muddy program with Tug colt entries by Usultile and VY tac haw boc Laven. It notes trainer Braddid and a Meuse star Paddy the champion gallop missing due to injuries, while other horses like Parting Glass and Wy TW are also mentioned in unsettled form ahead of the Mogretiela Handicap at an autumn meeting.
A court at HoyBisury issued a decree dissolving the marriage between Wereu Wes Sydford Burieiel and Ada Burteigh. The proceedings included charges of misconduct and a prohibition on publication of uncensored material. The decree becomes final in three months.
AC Wadibugion Honor Court charged Su eannah Ponrox of APUMU RLNet under the Children Protection Act with failing to provide adequate care for Georgn S. Chins a minor under eight. Court record shows evidence of insufficient food and care. Defendants fined £3 with costs and four months imprisonment in default.
Victor Samuele testified at Redturn Police Court about a punch received from William Andrews at Murttle’s factory turning costly for Andrews. The incident involved a sum of 128 pounds and an option of Biren dayn’ heart favour as part of the dispute.
A fragmented June notice lists late shipments and arrivals. Names and places appear garbled, but indicate delays around Pacific ports and inland facilities.
A garbled OCR fragment lists scattered words and fragments like names, places, and digits without coherent events. The text offers no identifiable people, organizations, dates, or outcomes to summarize into a directed news item.
A jumbled OCR fragment shows scattered phrases about shots at night, streets, and locations, with many unreadable words and names. The snippet resembles a damaged news page or advertisement list with no clear event, date, or involved parties identifiable from the readable portions.
A fragmentary inventory recounts a voyage with many named passengers and officers aboard the Geelong. The document lists a chaotic roster of individuals, including Mrs Harper Miles and Captain late, alongside a detailed cargo tally of wool bales, pelts, rice, tallow, and various merchandise, indicating a mid passage stop or arrival notice with names and goods. The text blends salutes to passengers with a long chain of names and items, reflecting a shipboard record.
Fragmentary OCR report shows volatile trading with scattered prices and buyer mentions. Names of buyers, brokers, and regions are garbled but indicate widespread activity in Shares and financial instruments across multiple locales.
The report describes the death of ship's engineer Matthew Wishil aboard the crewed vessel at the coaling station. He fell from a companion way and sustained fatal injuries while ashore, with subsequent actions and inquiries noted. The text references a lengthy account of events surrounding the death and related custody disputes.
A garbled ad list shows items like services and notices mixed with stray letters. The unreadable fragment hints at late received advertisements crowded into the page, with stray names and incomplete phrases across multiple lines and columns.
An OCR fragment promotes dried milk as pure cow s milk powder requiring water to reconstitute. It touts guaranteed purity and preservation claims and mentions Aar Grover in Tins OH with an encoded sale note.
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