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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1909
Page
8
A passage argues physics instruction should remain independent from military aims, urging teachers to focus on student science rather than cadet discipline. It calls for a conference to discuss methods to rekindle military spirit, improve equipment, and expand field practice, suggesting state control over physics welfare.
In loving memory notices for family members including Eruea Bourke and Ceaite Harvidmark, with affectionate messages from May, children Wille and Jackie, and others. The column lists deceased relatives and bereaved relations, honoring their memory.
A Melbourne conference debated a universal school drill system for cadets, urged by Senator Pearce, but opposed by others who warned against federal control of education and military-style training. The piece argues for local control and questions the push to extend physical training to all schoolchildren.
The Legislative Assembly debated curbing interruptions and the time allowed for speaking. Critics argued excessive interruptions waste time, while officials warned against restraining legitimate discourse. The debate highlighted tensions between freedom of speech and orderly House proceedings.
The English Labor Party's manifesto denouncing the Czar elicits surprise and irritation among Russian observers. It argues that while the party aims to help Russia, its ignorance risks undermining autocracy by urging the Douma to oppose the Czar. Russians fear a shift to constitutional frictions rather than genuine reform.
News from Corona reports Victoria allows ten percent of damaged fruit to enter New South Wales for processing, a policy growers warn risks spreading disease. The Ideal Inspector notes instructions to permit the percentage, prompting outcry over inadequate safeguards and calls to keep Victoria’s infected fruit out.
A fragmented debate features MGowen lambasting State policy with a motion of no confidence. Opponents claim a useless session, tainting immigration land policy and chief justice funding as topics. Bull and supporters clash over rhetoric and evasive action.
The text argues that the opposition will obstruct and that Mr Wade faces little resistance from the opposing party. It claims the opposition lacks force to oppose government aims and will be content to refrain from hindering the administration, rendering the party ineffectual in guiding the country.
A fragmentary discussion argues that true religion is aligned with progressive land tax and socialism. It critiques early Christianity as a political theory, claims churches are empty and clergy socialist, and questions whether socialism could have conquered the world. The piece cites Mr Bath of West Australia as propounding these views.
NSW Dreadnought Fund note says Sir Samuel McCaughey MLA of North Yanco Station Narranders pledged £10000 to the Dreadnought Pits. Lord Mayor Sydney approves. Contributions from Agriculture staff residents Barmeaman and others bring total near £100000 as country treasurers estimate final raise.
Mr Cust of the American boy athletes arrived in Sydney after a tour through New Zealand. He said the group had been warmly received everywhere. The party includes Major Peizotio and a governor from California. They will stay about 10 days in Sydney before visiting country districts.
Local desk reports late breaking cable news received today from our own column. Details are sparse but indicate ongoing developments in community telecommunications and service updates for residents.
A conference representing 196 000 South Wales miners condemned the coalmasters proposals for working mines under element hours. If the coalmasters persist, the conference asked the Amalgamated Federation of Great Britain to organize a national crisis. The notices expire on Thursday and the position is similarly critical in Scotland.
On Tuesday evening in Tondon a riot by four convicts in the gaol at Vile Zuesia resulted in the deaths of three warders and seven convicts killed or wounded, with seven prisoners released. Two warders were seriously injured as the outbreak spread through the prison yard.
In Moscow, a motor car test by M Yerchinin a St Petersburg millionaire ended tragically when the vehicle fell over a bridge. Yerchinin and the chauffeur were killed.
London dispatch reports the Venezuelan secret police sighting former president Castro in Europe after his mysterious disappearance. The Daily Express notes increasing mystery and confirms no official confirmation yet.
London market report notes standard bar silver at 18 11 15 16d per ounce during Tuesday evening trading.
Three members were hammered at the Stock Exchange this evening as a defaulter was declared after hammering on the rostrum three times. The market shows weakness with South African mining shares slipping and traders facing caution amid volatile prices.
The Gudzey Liedertafel presents the second concert of the season conducted by W. Arundel Orchard with chorus and orchestra. Distinguished guests including the Governor and Lady Cheldieford expect to attend. The program features orchestra, choral and solo items with several pieces heard for the first time. Supporting artists include Amy nr phy, C. Lareen, Signor Torzillo, and Mr. mit Susamilch. Patron seating is reserved at the desk booking office.
London dispatch reports the Young Turk Government's retrenchment includes the retirement on pension of 271,000 surplus officers, signaling significant civil service cuts and budget tightening amid reforms.
A Sydney resident, Mr. J. G. Taylor of Evens, Cambridge, has been awarded the Bachelor of Arts degree for his geological research.
Australia v Scotland at Bilnburgh continued amid pleasant weather and a faster wicket. Attendances climbed from about 2000 at lunch to 4000 later. Scotland stood at 190 for nine at tea. Australia, needing 201, were 07 for seven when stumps fell. Notable scores: Noble 19, Cur 19, Dickson 29, Pral 1.
The tour report shows Australia winning 6 of 16 with 2 losses and 7 draws. Notable results include 135 not out by Notte Su, 100 not out by Armstrong, and a series of heavy scores against Northamptonshire, Surrey, and Hampshire. Mixed outcomes include draws with Oxford University and Leicestershire, and defeats by England and Scotland in scattered matches.
The fragment lists forthcoming matches and tours across England and Wales with teams such as Leeds, Derby, and Birmingham. It mentions Yorkshire and Lancashire regions and schedules in August and September, indicating travel to venues like Liversoet and The Over. The legible items show a busy slate of fixtures and locations, though many names are garbled.
The Imperial Press Conference proposals for state ownership of cables face strong opposition. Public competition is challenged by the cable companies who dismiss claims for public consideration.
Thomas Galrio, 29, a wharf laborer of Glebe road Glebe, fell from a plank on the steamer Kaltuns while coal was being discharged at Garder island. He struck his head on the wharf, died an hour after admission to St Vincent's Hospital. A verdict of accidental death was returned.
The Sappho cruiser, damaged in a Channel collision with a Wilson liner of the same name, has been repaired and will join the fleet in the North Sea patrols.
London Tuesday Evening The Lawn Tennis Association seeks a preliminary Davis Cup match in England with guarantees, but the American Association cannot yet decide. A letter suggests England and Australia arrangements, with the winner to face Australasia between November 10 and December 10 as both sides consider dates.
Indigestion relief offered by Pisher's Phospherine claims to cure indigestion and regulate stomach liver and kidneys while also addressing muscular rheumatism. Advert reads as a famous tonic to combat after effects of influenza. Available at chemists in modest price.
The allocation of the 7180 raised by Hospital Saturday collections will be distributed among 28 hospitals. Funds are to be disbursed via cheques to hospital beneficiaries, with details provided to authorities and local boards. The total collected this year is expected to exceed last year’s 67200 as the organization expands.
An advertisement touts a large winter fur display in Byndancy with items priced from £1 to £16 including furs and curios. Akins promotes tanned goods and a large showroom, inviting inspection and installation of all goods. Also appears are various patent medicines and general goods with unclear branding and garbled text.
An old advertisement touts DR COUTHAM S RHEVMATIC FILA a Cerais Cure for rheumatism and rheumatic gout. It claims head and face relief and rapid benefit. The notice lists price and a street address at 14 George Street Brener with claims of near miraculous effects.
Ambiguous market briefing notes from London show mixed activity in Australian bank shares and other major stocks. Mentions include Bank of Australasia, Bank of New Zealand, and Melbourne exchanges with references to percentages and falls amid unsettled trading conditions.
Sub Inspector Davis receives a promotion to a sub- inspector role within the central police, reflecting extended service and steady duty. Davis has served for about a decade as a professor-like functionary on behalf of the police, demonstrating courtesy and constancy in duties.
A cryptic OCR fragment references a large serge shipment and a list of specifications. It mentions Bee Balsa and 68LF measurements, with unclear page notes and a fragmented form identifier.
A disjointed court narrative outlines a sit of Smith Palmer rock sharebroker of Sytper with wife Mabel Lovie Palmer facing legal action before a Cle Jule. The record references receiver roles, claims by Eldlalitt and Din Loetuur, and scheduling involving Palmer and Harvery across a tense legal proceeding with mentions of a May term and court dates.
A chaotic city raid targets a Chinese community as police arrest a number of suspects amid claims of illegal gambling. Witnesses describe a tense scene with authorities enforcing a ban on fan-tan activities and seizing small stakes involved in the operation.
Fragmented postal notices and transit times list ships and routes among ports including Manila, Darvin, Adelaide, Albany, and Tasmania. Timings reference 545 pm and 0 pm, with sparse details on destinations and departures amid unclear OCR.
Fragmentary OCR text indicates discussions on closer settlement resumptions, land acquisitions, and related policy notes. Names and precise details are unclear due to garbled words and typographical errors.
An amateur telegraph message surfaced describing a Commonwealth ground mishap and a crew’s attempt to fix an exodus from a marked harbor. Damien Haren and group are noted in the rough fragment, with homeward plans implied.
An old time advertisement style piece lists assorted items and services as a curious catalog. It mentions perfumes and fabrics, watchful bits about prices, a jewelry shop with addresses, and several quirky product names. The text merges product mentions with a dealer's notice about catalogs and visiting times. It references Saunders the leading jeweller and shop at a railway station location.
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