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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1908
Page
4
Auction notices list ponins offered for sale on Wednesday by Wim Inglla and Soo. The page header notes sales by auction with reduced prices and emphasis on known ponins presented for bidding.
An inmate from Tookwood Asylum, John Jermperg, aged 64, died after leaving the asylum on Saturday with an attendant, wandering to Rookwood and returning drunk. He fell in the kine-room, striking the back of his head, sustaining fatal injuries. The Parramatta Coroner is investigating.
Advertisement promotes Mothers Floxsine for children's heads claiming it prevents dandruff keeps scalp healthy and aids hair growth. It asserts harmlessness and parasite destruction to protect school children. Listed by wholesale and storekeepers with Sydney agent Drothpood Chemical at 83 King Street.
Fragmentary ad style text touts eye care with exotic names and dubious cures. Mentions Santy Uusht and Australlan National Remosts-Hove's Keeper, claims Wisgriet cured sheep via Rean's Celebrated Eye Lotion. References unclear products and nonsensical terms.
The readable text provides no cohesive event or names. It appears as garbled lines possibly from a front page. No identifiable persons, organizations, places, dates, or scores are legible enough to summarize facts.
A federal plan seeks broad compensation for seamen including death and injury in service. The measure, introduced to Parliament, proposes a maximum £400 payment to dependents and covers nearly all adverse incidents in the sailors line of work on the Australian coast. The policy notes better wages and living conditions for Australian seamen compared with foreign crews.
A discussion of a proposed Seamen's Compensation Bill highlights how dependents of deceased seamen may be entitled to earnings. The bill aims to balance seamen's family needs with shipowners' costs, proposing staged payouts and allowances for illegitimate children or grandparents. Critics warn the plan could burden owners with high, uncertain disbursements and provoke disputes, while supporters say revision could protect industry workers and their kin.
A Penrith deputation urged support for the Warragamba Nepean irrigation plan. Mr E M de Burge backed dry-season water supply needs for Cumberland, noting historic poverty and the potential for productive lands with proper drainage and irrigation. The proposal, long discussed, now seeks serious government consideration amid rising interest in irrigation.
Sir William Lyme argues the Tron Bonus Bill failed due to government hesitancy or misjudgment. The speaker questions the government’s political management and the influence of Sir William Loree and allies on the fate of the bill.
The article discusses proposed government actions on Chinese sailors in Britain, referencing Winston Churchill and the possibility of deportation or invasion rhetoric. It notes public attitudes and fears about aliens, mentions language barriers and prejudice, and questions the treatment of foreign mariners amid wartime tensions.
Fragmentary OCR text references a drawing titled by a Lee Leacare and a Jewl under Abe Hed Eaaiga. It discusses gear, passage, and a caution about misusing language with a class of owners, implying offense and urging restraint to avoid displeasing Mint.
Colonel Stanley critiques the Sparksmanship test at Victoria troops noting a low hit rate and excessive misses. He argues the casualties and wasteful ammunition reveal the requirement for an ammunition factory to ensure supplies in wartime. The analysis questions the feasibility of sustaining a long battle with current stock and machinery.
At Central Criminal Court Dartinghurst the trial of Mrs Baikie charged with causing the murder of Alexander Brown proceeds amid denials and jury challenges. Prosecution alleges arsenic poisoning after Brown's hospital death. defence objects to certain remarks and evidence, with witness testimony detailing Brown’s illness, movements, and alleged jewellery transfers before his death.
London dispatch reports two sergeants from the 4th Guard Prussian regiment were discharged to be imprisoned for 1 and 12 months after abusing recruits with riding whips and other brutal acts. The article notes ongoing concern over military discipline and harsh treatment within units.
London Sunday Eyeline reports Harold Smyrh of the Aart Sydney Swimming Club has been selected to represent Great Britain in diving events at the Olympic Games. Also listed are Alan Diving from Fr. Alan Diving and two others in springboard and platform events. Gold, silver, and bronze medals are awarded, with two competitors per country allowed in each event.
A garbled report covers Nottinghamshire versus Leicestershire, Yorkshire against Leicestershire, and Lord's fixtures. It cites T Wasa taking 16 wickets for 203 runs, Rhodes with five wickets, Newstead’s 29, and Wade’s big scores for Gloucestershire. Numerous OCR errors obscure many names, figures, and places.
Fragmentary report notes discussions in London on Chinese sailors aboard British ships. Mentions Mr Wanton Churchill as president of a trade body and plans to curb Chinese seamen. Describes language measures and failed initial attempts, with consideration of alternative methods.
London retail butchers report higher beef prices due to short cattle supply and reduced arrivals from Canada and the United States. The National Federation of Meat Traders had not advised any price change, but market action reflects tightened supply and added costs for consumers.
London Sunday evening notes a reception for the Bishop of New Guinea Mir Sivan-Wike. Speakers included Dr Montgomery prebendary of St Pauls and Prae ente of the Order, and Bishop Depaldiga of Briabanr. Attendees included the archbishop of Sydney and several other bishops from Australia and Queensland.
London Sunday evening report notes Ric T. Gibeon Carmichael becoming Victoria’s new governor at a banquet in Ralmburgh hosted by Lord Rosebery as president. The assembly discussed restoring Scottish Liberalism and supporting Liberal services amid exile.
Weather note from a distant source warns of a severe coming winter. The item, though garbled, mentions preparation and a tailoring trade name, referencing an 1880 period context and a political setting. The readable content suggests urgency for readiness amid cold forecasts.
The South Coast inquiry into the loss of the steamer Bega heard expert testimony on stability and buoyancy. Captains Witherpoon and Beery, Judge Rucia presiding, pressed calculations to locate the vessel’s centre of gravity after Tarbha. Second Engineer Avihurose described water in the tanks and pump actions as evidence was weighed.
A travel note describes a famed shop district offering watches, clocks, jewellery, silver, leather goods and opalescent wares in Australasia. It mentions fittings, carriage discounts, and a Bellman style gallery with optics and spectacles near a new railway station.
A solicitor appeals a bankruptcy order against a client from 12 Risa Street Sydney. The case before Commissioners of Taxation and the Registrar centers on debt of £65 2s 7d and related claims, with a High Court like review of powers to consider creditors and estate administration. The judge notes the petition shows a debt and the bankruptcy action proceeds, naming creditors and administrators, while the hearing outlines appeal grounds and potential deferment.
A Victorian court and authorities condemn a fake product called Just as good as LANDING EUCALYPT EXTRACT. The trial exposed dangerous preparations and fraudulent claims tied to Sander and Sons. Experts warn buyers and firms to beware of deceptive labeling and unsafe substitutes.
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