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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1908
Page
6
London brief reports John Frederick Spearer once at Leicester and former Sunday school teacher has been sentenced to ten to forty four years penal servitude on a charge of larceny.
Fredrick Spencer a Sunday school teacher from Mount Wastle Road Leicester confesses to coercion into burglary. He describes joining a gang, being guided by a mastermind, and carrying out numerous break-ins before his capture and the aim to reform his life after a lengthy trial and imprisonment.
Readable fragments describe a large quantity of condemned powder detonating at Cabbage Tree Bar New South Wales. Injured include James Brown Robert Ponatatn and R A Crockett with others badly hurt. An inquiry will be held by M J Miller into the accident.
Early today the Lord Mayor, Town Clerk Nesbitt, Government Architect Vernon, City Surveyor Gordon, and Messrs Lore Fidget and Hudson funded a statue project for Queen Victoria. The alto choice favored Hyde Park corner near Macquarie Street with a 20 ft wide garden bed planned around it. Contractors Loveridge and Hudson expect to continue work tomorrow morning.
A lawsuit over an ankle injury from a sailor against Qosts Shipping Company began in court this morning before jurors. The case, brought by Gary Cont. athe, centers on damages of about £300 and proceeds in the exists of a toe hearing.
A letter criticizes rate collection practices, arguing landowners should not be compelled to pay rates for tenants absent an agreement. The writer cites statute section 1M, asserts local authorities overstep, and urges landowners and agents to resist unjust demands while noting owners may be liable only under specific arrangements.
At a Monday N A Cricket Association meeting money dominates discussion as clubs argue over umpire payments and balancing expenses. Proposal calls for each club to contribute 118 pounds toward last season’s umpire costs, with hopes of resolving next season later. A credit balance of 198 pounds 10 shillings is noted before a grant to Mr Cotter is debated.
Sivertsén sues N Cain's Goustal Co operative Steamship Co Ltd claiming 200 pounds for a fall on the Sydney wharf on February 22. Defendants deny employment status under the Employers Liability Act and allege negligence. Jury returns verdict for plaintiff, £300.
At St Mary’s Hall Sydney Catholics discussed organizing a Catholic reception for the American Fleet. Cardinal Moran cited kinship and U.S. power as promoters of peace and freedom while noting Ireland’s long sympathy with the United States. A cable to the U.S. President sought approval for Admiral Sperry’s visit. arrangements were underway as Catholics prepared a welcome. Committees formed and about £130 raised for the reception.
The Railway Department writes to Wittoughby Council seeking approval for a tram extension to Chatswood Railway Station. Proposed stops include Jacquan Street between Roblumag and Baldry, Fiercules Street, Neridale street, Areber atyeet, Anderron trest, and Daltag Street at the railway station steps.
Parliament has voted up to £55,100 for North Coast railway expenditure with £500 for detail surveys in December 1905. A £31,000 construction vote passed December 17, 1906, followed by £50,000 for construction on December 2, 1907. Two tenders were gazetted: bridge work on October 2, 1907 and Maitland Dungog section construction on February 12, 1908.
A garbled town note recalls a scare about a plague in the district 19 days ago that proved unfounded after inspector reports. Mayor Jackson faced a council gathering as the incident was reviewed and explanations offered about premises tied to the report.
In a contentious statement, the Eakbank Ironworkers Association rejects wage cuts and a profit share proposal. Workers argue the wage level is insufficient and the plan breaches their contract with Sim Meeart, with talk of a public meeting and broader mobilization across New South Wales. The dispute centers on who benefits from profits and how future work is allocated.
A terse notice notes a rare opportunity to obtain rare photography from a refined royal collection. The release highlights accessibility for collectors and historians, with emphasis on provenance and potential market interest.
Sparse fast work with most activity on the Law track. Grafton did four miles on amla Hoses, Belfry and Haranaud led four-furlong drills, Far North had a short sprint, and several other names such as Silk Stocking Victoria Crees To-a94-Vro and Probus appeared in light trials.
A fragmented report discusses cadet reviews and a fleet arrival. It mentions proposed brig operations, education officials, and potential accommodations for families, amid questions of cost and logistics. The piece references governmental bodies and an Evening News center, with uncertain details on locations and dates.
Professor Mudd asserted in Hamilton Victoria that Australia has the largest river in the world aided by extensive underground water. He estimated a subterranean river about 2M miles wide flows through the continent, suggesting lifting it to surface would make Australia exceedingly wealthy.
A blaze broke out shortly after nightfall in Landon and Langdon’s timber yard Johnstone Street Adamndale. The boiler house and fittings were destroyed. Fire Brigade led by Superintendent Wen contained the flames to a small area. The blaze lasted about 80 minutes. Estimated damage ranges from £0 to £300.
A Closi Settlement League meeting at Mockley lists officers and members including Mr S Barnes president Maenes Kiely Amos secretary treasurer Me Swvens and Mesers Frank Prase Toad Cumming PJ Quinn Thomas and W Butter. Woods Great Peppermint Cure for Court and Colds noted as a product.
Wir H W Rowe, a watch repairer, was robbed of his watch chain sovereign purse and a small sum of money on Monday. The thief struck while he was at work at the career of Pitt and Hay streets and removed the belt, coat, and rest hanging on a fre eierm bear attached to the pole, indicating a bold street crime.
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