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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1909
Page
7
Public notice outlines edition times from Monday to Friday with first and second editions at specified hours and a separate sports schedule listing latest editions and times for Saturday, including noon and afternoon updates and a 4.45 pm sports item.
Local notice from Evening Relux dated Wednesday June 2000 reports a minor community update. No names, places, or concrete actions provided in readable text. Further details unavailable in the fragments.
The article discusses long-standing land and property limitations in the Liverpool tale district, noting a shift allowing expansion. It mentions current land release for clover retirement and an expected boost in local development and pastoral activity, tied to migration and settlement changes.
The article critiques resumption as a tool to attract settlers, arguing it benefits wealthy capitalists more than the average immigrant. It warns New South Wales gains population while other states lose, and questions schemes to provide cheap land. It questions feasibility of offering affordable land without addressing broader employment and settlement needs.
Sir J Ward urges caution yet remains hopeful about New Zealand's position noting the country is prosperous but faces widespread unemployment as capital flows shift. He stresses the need for contingency planning and acknowledges the delicate balance between optimism and market realities.
An incomplete excerpt discusses security and economic prospects, noting opinions on investment and employment. It mentions a premier seeking work for seven hundred individuals and references Latin country ties, without coherent context or clear dates or names. The garbled text limits precise identification of entities.
The article argues that theatre supers are indispensable for most plays yet receive meager pay, with Melbourne reports noting as little as 22s a week plus a shilling per matinee. Rehearsals often number five to fifteen with no pay, forcing supers to seek other livelihoods due to long hours and limited earnings.
A brief unreadable clipping notes late cable news received today with unclear details and multiple garbled words. No identifiable persons organizations or places are readable in the fragment.
The Press Delegates from London visited the Trossachs today and then proceeded to Edinburgh. The Trossachs, famed from Scott's Lady of the Lake, is a wooded district in Perthshire noted for its scenic outlooks between Loch Katrine and Loch Achray.
The piece discusses how taxi slang abbreviations emerged as the language of public vehicles. Cab short for cabriolet, bus from omnibus, van for caravan, tram from tramway car, and barrow for wheelbarrow reflect that language adapts with technology. It notes motor cars shelve full names to clipped forms and ponders future diction shifts.
Passengers on the Cunard liner Mauretania arrived in London after the last voyage from New York. The ship completed the distance of 4740 miles by postal route in about 3 days 3 hours earlier, signaling a rapid crossing. At this pace, a Sydney to London trip would take about 18 days.
The New Vulcan Yards in London report the German Emperor suspending the Hamburg yard project this Tuesday evening. The labor-saving improvements are said to boost efficiency and may affect hull construction, signaling a pause in battlestep production.
A historical English paper discusses advancing safe security through phonograph cylinders and wireless playback. The writer imagines future developments as devices could be used to open doors remotely, while noting risks from silent, “infuriated” behavior and the potential nuisance of concealed gramophones in daily life.
A warrant has been issued for the appearance of Abdul Hamid before the Court of Salonika as defendant in a damages action. The plaintiffs, formerly Court jewelers, claim injury due to business relations with Mohammad Reshadfendi, now the Sultan.
The natural jockey Prack Wootton, injured at Ascot during the High-Weight Stakes, fell unconscious after being kicked by a horse. Bulletins from Wootton's condition are released daily as he shows gradual improvement.
London reports heavy rain at Bradford last night and into the morning. Play was postponed with Australia opposed to Yorkshire as gates remained closed. Steady rain continued after noon with no play today.
A Melbourne footballer from Merion College, Belts of Welbourke, scored 120 points in a match played in Surrey at Kelusie, London. The report notes the high score by the athlete and mentions Wulvirsky as an opposing player in the same game.
The Dominion shifts stance after naval review, urging a fully built and manned fleet under the Motherland with Canada paying for vessels. Local recruits may be considered and foreign ships could be bought at cost. Delegates impressed by Australia’s strength favor centralized naval leadership over home construction. The debate follows tension over a third destroyer amid interstate quarrels.
The Darwin centenary events opened at Cambridge University with Lord Rayleigh welcoming 25 universities and 290 guests. The obituary notes Darwin born February 13, 1809 in Shrewsbury, educated at Shrewsbury, Edinburgh, and Cambridge. It explains his theory in Origin of Species, natural selection, and the ascent of life, though notes controversy among theologians. Darwin’s death is recorded as April 19 or 24, 1882, with burial at Westminster Abbey.
Fragmentary report describes a Chinatown murder in London with unclear references to New York figures and alleged conspirators. The text appears garbled but suggests readers question motives and a possible wider plot. No clear names or dates can be confirmed from the readable portion.
Bar silver was re quoted at 8 0 346d per standard unit in London on Tuesday evening, reflecting market movement. The note records a slight adjustment in price, with traders watching currency and metal markets for guidance.
London stock market updates show Mussislian and Newcaland Mortgage Company 44 percent debenture stock trading around 103. Mulgery and Company shares and 5 percent debentures around 4 percent are noted, with minor activity and general flatness observed amid late trading.
A Sydney University travelling scholar, Tuesday Eventue, Mr KM Wyllisch, has earned the BA degree at Cambridge for research into the passage of electricity through gases. The achievement marks notable cross institutional scholarship.
A notice reports the birth of a daughter to Thy Ques of Spain and Prince Ena, naming Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg as the newborn princess. It mentions the marriage of Prince Ale Tense on May 1, 1906 and a later birth on May 10, 1807, with another event on Jiulo 23, 4808, all in a telegraphic style.
At Central Summons Court a man faced charges under the Age Pensions Act for the year 1909 stating income of £4 0s 0d and wife’s income of £16 16s 0d. He testified he believed no income but later withdrew the pension claim after learning earnings exceeded £43 a year. The magistrate noted his age and sentenced him to imprisonment for four hours that afternoon.
A disputed death case mentions a man found near Crinum Silay by Wansarings on MA 5 with a padlock shield and a severed emblem. Police note failure to identify the deceased and pursue a lead involving a suspected suspect, Wilson, and a seized item in Spain.
In Ashfield on Tuesday afternoon the residence of Mr Henry Sure was entered by housebreakers. They ransacked rooms, took jewellery and a small watch, and appeared disappointed with the spoils. Mulraney and Mint Token are named in connection with the break in.
A report from Sh pollen of omlaboti details a typhoid fever outbreak among Aboriginals at a camp near Gongabons in Sh Was seQtu. The Richhardy family ties are noted with two children dying after illness. Water from Lashian River and poor sanitary systems are blamed. cases otherwise scattered among white settlers.
The sixth annual banquet of the Vouvereliy ft Sydney Medical Society is set for Saturday at ABC rooms Pyt street Survey. Dr GM Bare ron will occupy the head of the table and many past presidents are expected to attend. Over 200 medical men are anticipated with a large musical programme planned.
The Cape to Cairo Railway advances about one mile weekly and has reached 47 miles south of Khartoum. London reports the project is pushing toward the interior with steady progress and care for the route.
The Royal Dutch Packet Company reports the steamer Van Spilbergen floated off Newton Island in Jow ick's Group at high tide Monday night and arrived at Townsville Queensland on Wednesday night. She departed for Brisbane next morning but sustained damage. Expected arrivals include Brisbane Saturday and Sydney Tuesday.
The Primitive Methodists have secured no more than two hundred thousand pounds of the 200,000 target sought before the 1910 Conference. The fundraising effort faces a shortfall as Tuesday Eyennne reports the progress.
A young woman, held for protection under the Parra mbit Court, is alleged to have waited for her lover at King’s Bridge with a bat in hand. Police report she had seen him earlier and a confrontation occurred. The fragment also mentions a grocer serving Milo etc.
The French steam Leon Bureat of 1808 tons, captained by Louret, sailing from Adelaide to Valmouth with 38 002 bags of wheat, struck a rock near the Scilly Islands on Saturday and diverted to Penryn for repairs after taking on water and listing.
Mr Congreve, the Australian theatrical manager, has secured the Australasian rights to Ted Siee and The Fighting Chance and will open in Mallourns Greater with a London company.
A broken OCR item discusses a merchant at 18 King with unclear titles and names MAGON and BC referenced amid jumbled terms. The readable part mentions Shee Qaplaring and Apachnl Timpartaiboa in a vague trade context.
Her Excellency attended the Royal Hospital for Women at Puldington on Tuesday afternoon. Captain Rome ATC led the party with Broth ers of Life Bowed and local staff including Dr Margaret Harper and Matron Mr Thowius. The visitors spoke kindly to patients before afternoon tea. I. F. Boyer, Sandy, Harris, Duxacolt, Paton, and various doctors and officials were present.
The superintendent of police announces a promotion list effective July 6 in the Metropolitan Fire Force region. Duncan Stewart of Burwood is elevated to senior sergeant, Hamilton of Anytown Pollen Street group becomes sergeant, and Constable James Arnold of the James Station is promoted to senior constable.
Fragmentary 19th century advertisement extols Candel’s Extract as genuine eucalyptus remedy. The signer warns against crude substitutes and fancy named products, claiming its long term use by families. It asserts the product cures pains, inflammations and feverish symptoms and urges trust in the authentic extract.
A newborn infant was found dead in a hotel parlor at the Westminster in Sydney near George and Regent streets about 7:30 on Tuesday night. The infant was wrapped in an American newspaper and brown paper, tied with silk thread, and its body was removed to the mortuary.
Fat Auction advertisements list items at 247A Pitt-street by J P Lister and a furniture lot at George-street West scheduled for tomorrow with two sale times. Bermia Conen may conduct another sale. details include venue and time inferred from the text.
Fragmentary report notes a planned post office for Port Vila and New Hebrides with mentions of new facilities and equipment. The text references a shipment, a destination for postal services, and a cited ballad or banner line. Names and concrete details are unclear due to OCR corruption.
A man named Robert Maser, 24, died after a attempted slay at Ryde Park in Sydney. The attacker, Alfred BeKe, was pursued by witnesses and later captured with a revolver. Police reported the weapon to be a .32 calibre pistol. The inquest notes the suspect confessed and the coroner will consider charges after the weapon is secured.
The large display features furs and garments with prices from £1 to £8. Caps, Mut, and Riads shown in large jersey. Skins tanned and made up. Loree Show Rooms of Furs and Glamour open for inspection. 10 Moorcourt and 09 George St. Sunderland. Phone 2148.0.
Local advert lists nickel alarm clocks from 2/6 to 10/ with eight day clocks in oak and walnut cases. It promotes thoroughly regulated, adjusted timepieces and invites readers to review prices against other shops. Free illustrated catalogue offered. sale ends soon.
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