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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1908
Page
5
Noisy hurricane disrupted daily life as flood waters rose and winds ripped structures along the coast. Reports describe ships ashore, power outages, and emergency crews responding while residents brace for further danger as the front rages through the area.
A long OCR fragment reports a dispute among marble and slate workers, detailing apprenticeship rules, wages, and union procedures. It mentions an accident on a coal wharf in Launeen, where a worker died after a fall from a dock, with references to awards, teaching apprentices, and union actions.
Fragmentary court record recounts Mr Mach pressing for Ms Baikie to be called by frame while Coroner's inquest asks about evidence from witnesses. Dr. Brown's illness and death tied to arsenic levels are discussed as the defense and prosecution press for fuller testimony and clarification of the cause.
The Italian victim died at the hospital this morning, marking a third fatality from the Canoe Tree Bay blast. The district coroner opened an inquest after brief testimony as relatives of the deceased attended. The federal labor leader called for coastal defense funding to be halved via direct taxation.
An inquiry into the Bega disaster features expert testimony on water inflow to the vessel, pump capacity, and center of gravity. Witnesses estimate about 120 feet of water in the hull, with 20 minutes after departure to breach, and discuss whether a larger pump could have mitigated the sinking.
The Court varied the December 19 award in a case involving the Troliy, TDragmen and Carters Union of Sydney and Suburbs against Suttog and Company. It affirmed overtime limits, wage penalties, and the prohibition of work after hours, with details on penalties for breaches and the roles of the secretary and representatives.
A British Empire League Women’s Branch gathering in the Town Hall focused on expanding the Temperance Fund and supporting wartime veterans. Miss Rawson and Mrs. Ratier spoke for relief aims, urging volunteers to work and fundraisers to back aid for ex-servicemen and widows across Australia and New South Wales.
Detailed testimony follows a domestic dispute where Madeline O Loughlin accuses William Stuart and others of tearing curtains and props during an attempt to enter a house. The defense claims motive over property and disputes, with sentencing noted for Stuart and associated parties.
Fragmented OCR style listing stock, property deeds, and sale notices from London Sydney Melbourne and Perth. Mentions deposits, lands, and auctions with dates in late June and July. Includes references to Adelaide Glasgow and Dublin as part of a broad market and sale roundups with unclear due dates.
A report from a local council meeting notes the commutation of a death sentence for Jeet haealtier on June 3, following a verdict for the February 2 murder in Paddington. The case involved Welndrue Mary Fume Wilvanse and four debts to murder charges.
Georga Wiepera, a laborer living in Surry, was struck by a falling brick while workers were pulling down a building on lower George Street. He was injured as debris fractured his skull and was carried to a hospital in a serious condition by Dr Collier’s team.
The Chief Secretary and Minister for Mynos plan to depart Sidner on Bridgh eveume for Newcasthy. They will visit the Sela Main, Sranford Merthyr, and Spar oat male basen to inquire into distrusts between Team's and mine awards. Mr. Woot Neate Ie seeks no departmental action unless required to relieve the situation.
The readable portions describe a boxing bout where LEE defeated WALSH amid a noisy crowd and disputed rounds. The garbled text hints at rounds, power, and referee actions but fails to provide clear scores, dates, or locations.
Ambiguous notes describe a sporting event with references to a team or athlete near Marraner. The text is fragmentary and includes scattered names and actions, offering no clear date venue or outcomes to confirm a specific result or figure. The readable bits hint at competition but lack decisive details.
Fragmentary weather report and local chatter mention coastal towns, dates, and community names. The garbled OCR lists places like Lismore and Dallas area ties, with scattered times and events for a windy, uncertain forecast.
A late shipping incident is reported near Langton and Langtons ward. The Civil Ambulance took a man to Striga Alfend Hospital after a crash involving a passenger vessel.
A historical note discusses peace measures and bureaucratic appointments. Mentions a 1905 publication and a trend toward more positions for youth in the civil service. References a special “Gazette” and executive committee meetings, noting increased wartime or postwar reforms and varied agencies shaping appointments.
An elderly man, believed to be Tonnotr, fell while alighting from a tram in King Street Newtown and was taken to Prives Alfred Hospital in an unconscious condition. He sustained head injuries and his condition is listed as serious.
Foreman conceded a change after a bargaining session this afternoon preventing a strike. Workers faced action over the employment of Farkmay who was accused of wrongdoing, but the men reached a compromise with management to avert stoppage.
Advertisements received too late. class specification unclear. Fragmentary text mentions Devine, Baer, and Sara among scattered names with incomplete phrases.
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