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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1908
Page
7
Harvey Scofford resists threats while expressing concern for Capper and his own innocence. A visiting narrator, lingering over developments, is urged outside for a walk to Scofford’s rural cottage in the countryside near London as evening deepens.
The Pring Eigsmund arrives from Japan and China with reports of a rising in Puklen province, Chinese authorities sending armed forces under Admiral Hung Wing-an. News notes a strike at Meichow, street furniture edicts provoking protests, and a general criticism of workmen following the incident. An important decision by the Chinese Imperial Government on a related matter is mentioned.
The narrator notes a strange meeting at dawn and travels with a fearful companion to a quaint London cottage. They enter a quiet passage, ascend stairs, and encounter a clean, waiting servant while Harvey Scoffold leads them toward an uncertain stay and a continuing saga.
The report notes Radwick Council urging amendment to Local Government Act clause 43 section 109 part 13 to empower councils to set minimum front apex for new buildings. The mayor cites terrace housing with little space as unhealthy and supports cooperation with broader authorities to reform zoning and housing standards.
Reports from Pekin describe ongoing Cantonese boycotts against Japanese goods in South China as the Chinese government grows uneasy Japan faces exporter concerns and possible diplomacy moves. Police action in Hong Kong involving a Japanese photographer highlights tense cross border friction amid rail and Manchuria talks. The Matsushima disaster and Japanese naval losses are cited with calls for investigation and continued refloating efforts.
A royal appointment fills the vice post left by the late Lord Augustus Loftus. Professor Stantch, specialist in ear nose and throat, from Oxley Street Crown Nest North Sydney, assumes duties following Loftus's governorship in New South Wales.
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