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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
4
Fragmented OCR reveals weekly Oxford Post horse racing/consultation items with references to W.R.C Grand National Hurdle Race on July 4 1908, Rosehill, Canterbury Fanns, and numerous betting codes and stake figures. The jumble includes names like Pebble, Zenda, Metallist, and various race card numbers, amid scattered addresses and prices.
NSW Premier Wade defends state stance on old age pensions amid criticism of federal arrangements. He notes NSW currently pays about £45,000 monthly, while the Commonwealth withholds around £220,000 from state revenue, including a £70,000 portion that should be returned to NSW. The statement argues NSW should not bear the excess burden while the Commonwealth holds funds.
Members of the Playgoers Orsmutte Glib staged a varied program at St James Hall Phillip Street on Thursday. Louise Broad led with dramatic pieces while Poratlis Curphey impressed with imitations of noted actresses. Recitations by Atlee Smiles and Miles Volst Henna followed, with songs by several artists and Agnes Chambers as accompanist. A humorous sketch titled Her Bad Salt closed the program under St J Clarence Lee's direction.
Council debated renaming and renovating Pairlight Street from Bain to George Street. Alderman Husmell urged removing a tarred median cited as hazardous, while debate focused on safety and timing of street works. The Mayor supported the upgrade as a good road improvement, with a plan to finalize at the next council meeting.
A baby died from scalding injuries after a spill in a Chicago suburb. Neighbors described the child’s family at 3 Toogubd Street as distressed as authorities investigated the accident. The coroner referred the case for further inquiry, with trials and proceedings expected to determine responsibility and next steps for the parents and guardians.
The piece condemns government policy on employment and criticizes efforts to mobilize the working class. It argues against wartime control of labor and urges independence for workers versus oppressive forces. It also reports on Admiral proposals for the American Fleet to stay close to shore to avoid overcrowding and danger along the coast.
A discussion urges adopting an unadulterated unimproved capital value tax with minimum frontages to curb overcrowding and protect public health. It argues councils may need power to determine minimum frontage for new suburbs and condemns speculative subdivision while urging careful regulation of building heights sanitation and urban density.
A London cable from Mr. Murdoch reveals a push to liquidate the balance of stock items, aiming for a fast clearance. Goods will arrive in due course, with the message noting the need to sell the remaining stock swiftly and at a favorable price.
In a Reifern Police Court session Siward Hobson 17 Wilfrad Wright 15 boot makers and William Allen 18 and Thomas Donovan 2 laborers were charged with stealing clothing and elision items worth 25. The case involved footballers at a paddock near Austen tian Rope Works Waterloo after a Mount Carmel versus Wasuiles match. Donovan pleaded guilty while the others denied, all convicted. Allen Hobson and Wright got two months hard labor suspended on good behaviour for one month and for damages. Donovan fined 25 with no further imprisonment.
Custom duties yesterday reached £8489 with stimulants contributing £1719. Bullina Municipal Council agreed to appoint the Public Works Department after a proposal to start the training wall in connection with the labor works.
Bruce Ewith MP spoke at the Women's Patriotic Club on Australia and the British Empire. He argued the imperial union is central, warned against missteps in colonial policy, and outlined a gradual shift toward federation within the empire while noting the empire’s vast population and influence.
The passage describes a debate on student representation within a central council. It contrasts cautious advocates who urge waiting for development and a partnership to mature with those who favor immediate involvement, noting themes of experience and evolving dynamics amid organizational growth.
A fragmentary report notes a coin scheme in Sydney outskirts with gatherings at May's Oxford Hotel. The item references counterfeit or questionable coinage and mentions exams and a “Great Peppermint Cure” in a garbled style, with unclear dates and participants.
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