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Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 02, 1908

Page

5

Immigration movement debated by Dr Arthur in Sydney return

Dr Arthur MLA president of the Immigration League of Australasia returned from Melbourne to discuss immigration policy with Prime Minister Deakin. He urges a federal campaign including an illustrated nationwide Australia booklet and targeted India edition, plus nominated passages and post office ads to drive farmer placements and youth emigration.

Dr. Arthur M.L.A Immigration League of Australasia Sydney Melbourne Arthur Commonwealth Deakin Australia India Tasmania Tekin Onone Institute Autralia Albury Coult England Marshall Lyle Victorian The Immigration League Lyle Victorian League Hesles Deskin Imperial Army Mr. Deakin

Train Cylinder Blast Delays City Commute Near Pymble

Passengers on the 44 train from Hornsby faced delays when a locomotive cylinder blew near Pymble Station. Two engines were sent from Hornsby to assist, while special trains ran between Pymble and Milsons Point to mitigate the stoppage. Complaints about railway management followed as residents blamed slow response times.

Hornaby Pymble Milson Hornsby Passen-Gere Pymile Milsons Point

Costly Dip in the Surf at Manly Fined

William Gordon, a 50 year old boilermaker, was fined £5 or two months in gaol for bathing at Manly in insufficient clothing. Constable Pascoe testified Gordon wore only underpants with a shirt over his shoulders on the ocean beach, saying it was his first surf bath and first offense.

Manly William Gordon Water Police Court Pascoe Ocean Beach Gordon Tradon Orden

Paddington man remanded after head wound suicide attempt

Charles Louis Campbell appeared at Paddington Police Court with his head bandaged on a charge of attempting to commit death by his own action. He was remanded for a week on police application after discharge from St Vincent's Hospital this morning following a wound to the head sustained since February 6.

Charles Louis Campbell Paddington Campbell Campball St. Vincents Hospital

The J. P. List

The Chief Secretary Mr Woon said the new list of justices of the peace will be ready after the Cabinet acts. Nominations are believed numerous and many cuts may be required to finalize the roster.

Woon

Hordern Burglary Trial At Darlinghurst Sessions

At Darlinghurst Sessions this afternoon before Jude Docker a jury Daniel Simmons Walter Clifton Edward Buckley Arthur Simons and Charles Walter Telford were indicted on three counts for breaking and entering the Hordern warehouse with a theft of about £290 in jewellery including 129 watches 20 bracelets 36 necklaces 4 trinkets and 22 medals. The Crown alleged the men hid in the shop during business hours and fled after dark with the loot and contended the defendants were involved in disposing of the goods. All pleaded not guilty.

Darlinghurst Jude Docker Daniel Simmons Walter Clifton Edward Buckley Arthur Simons Charles Walter Telford Samuel Hordern Anthony Bordern and Sons Brickfield Hill Sydney Mr. Harris

Death of Maria Hodges Inquest Opens In Redfern

The coroner resumed the inquest into the death of Maria Hodges a 27 year old nurse, who lived with her partner in Nedfsn-street Redfern and died February 17. Testimony described a fall at a railway station, subsequent illness, and a post mortem. The coroner found death by shock due to negligence by Dr H B Ludlow and committed him for trial for manslaughter with bail set at £500 and two sureties of £250 each.

Cit. Coroner's Court Lower George Street Murphy Maria Hodgses Nedfarn-street Redfern M'Coy MH. Ludlow Kershaw Schofield Thom Warren Hugh Edger Morle Louisa-rond Belmain Miss Hedges Ludlow Mason Ario Mis Noran Schofelt Pines Belmort Street Nurse Schofield Dr. Ludlow Charlotte MacLaughlin Misa Hodges Moyle Miss Hodges Allen Warren Dr. Ludiow

Man Charged Over Theft From Marrickville Home

At Newtown Police Court Joseph Evers, 27, laborer, charged with stealing a phonograph, M4 records, a silver watch, rings, a bangle and coins worth £13 from Alexander Lincoln of Marrickville. Byers admitted involvement. items traced to pawn shop. Evers remanded for trial.

Newtown Joseph Evers Alexander Lincoln Lincoln Arthur-street Marrickville Byers Garden Central Evers Eyers

Passengers by the Gracchus Arrive in Fremantle

The Gracchus arrived from Calcutta via Rangoon and Colombo bringing Melbourne bound and Sydney bound passengers. Melbourne names include Patterson, Thomason, Bax, Tate, Johnson, Wiett, Yeend, Fleming, Shiela, Trewin and others. Sydney passengers list includes Mart, Olive, Strickland, Cook, Adams, Moore, and Livingstone.

Fremantle Gracchus Calcutta Rangoon Colombo Melbourne Messrs Patterson Thomason Bax Tate Johnson Wiett Yeend Fleming Shiela Trewin Fernandez Goodgen Eastraw Fox Burley Davies Armstrong Bennett Cummings Sons Flynn Rhodes Alexander Waugh Andrews Oliver

The Mystery of the Ravenspurs or Magic Murder

An instalment of a new story appears on page seven. Parramatta ecolebrity Carl Burggmann, 74, known as German Charlie, has died. Billy Wentworth, a colored man, caused a tram disruption in George Street Saturday night and was fined 258 or seven days for drunkenness and disorderly conduct at Central Police Court.

Parramatta Ecolebrity Charlie Carl Heinrich Freidrich Burggmann Billy Wentworth George-street Central Police Court

Australasian Amateur Athletics Champs Conclude Meet

The Australasian Amateur Athletics Championships meet ends with notable results. In the three miles event W F Steele holder from Victoria is mentioned with top placings by G Sharpe from New Zealand and A Clemes from Tasmania. In the 120 yards hurdles C H Stewart of New South Wales and J L Davis of Victoria again dead heat with time 16 seconds, judges unable to separate them. the championship honors are split between states.

Mobart Holder W. FP. Steele Victoria G. Sharpe N.Z A. Clemes Tasmania G. Blake Limin C. H. Stewart N.5.w J. L. Davis Vic

Apologue Favorite for Australian Cup Odds in Sydney

Apologue stands as the pronounced favorite in the Sydney Australian Cup at half the offered odds against Peru. Following contenders include Tuskeroo Putty Proceeder Ganymedes Delaware and Jack Smith. Park Stakes and Shorts Handicap scratches remove Ale and Will Manton from Saturday Canterbury meeting. Euroa scratched for the AJC St Leger Stakes. Associated Racing Clubs granted permit to ride & Marks. weighing enclosure rule changed to five minutes. Details on ponies Nestor and Amos provided to West Australia Turf Club.

Apologue Sydney Peru Tuskeroo Putty Proceeder Ganymedes Delaware Jack Smith Ale Will Manton Canterbury Park Euroa Associated Racing Clubs Marks Nestor Amos West Australia Turf Club

Public Works Tender Openings Reported for 1907 Projects

Tender board reports openings for police station Attunga additions to Sydney Medical School four bids including Baldwin Brothers at 18400 pounds lowest. Other items include Cornat Hospital bathrooms, Garnet Finlay 1128 pounds lowest, 5 miles of steel rails with two bids, Cooma public school add ons two bids, Regis registrar power rewiring six bids, Puillga Scrub bores two bids Young and Company 465 pounds lowest. Tumut public school additions two bids John Waugh 32 pounds 11s lowest. Lake Cudgelneo dams A and C two bids Ewen M Rae fun 1533 pounds lowest. Parramatta foreshore tallast protection 10 cubic yards nine bids Costello 175 pounds 10s lowest. Penrith Bridge deck repairs four bids C Palmer and Son 9578 pounds 10s Os lowest. Erskineville electric tramway poles and wiring six bids W B Parker 426 95 5d lowest. Bogan Gate to Bulbodney station buildings five bids to be reported on.

The Public Works Department Attunga Medical School Sydney University Baldwin Brothers Cornat Hospital Little Bay Garnet Finlay London Cooma Registrar-General’s Department Puillga Narrath West Young and Company Tumut John Waugh Ewen M'Rae Fun Newington Asylum Parramatta River P. Costello Penrith C. Palmer and Son Erskineville

Sydney Wool Auctions Continue at Royal Exchange Rooms

Sydney wool sales continued at the Royal Exchange Rooms Bridge Street with two catalogues for TT bales. Dalgety and Company offered 3602 bales while Goldsbrough Mort and Company showcased 3574 bales. Competition was general and prices stayed firm at the lower range. best wools in strong demand. scoured wools in good demand except when seed was present.

Sydney Royal Exchange Rooms Bridge-sitrest Dalgety and Company, Limited Goldsbrough, Mort. and Company, Limited Dalgety and Company

Shipping Conference Between North Coast Company Officials

A conference conducted this afternoon between managing director T R Alt manager R A Bell and superintendent engineer M Alister for the North Coast Company discussed mutual interests with representatives Captains O'Connor and Archer and Mr Baverstock and Mr Smith.

T. R. Alt R. A. Bell M'Alister North Coast Company O'Connor and Archer Baverstock Smith

Return match opens in Adelaide as England face South Australia

The English cricket team and South Australia start the return match at the Adelaide Cricket Ground. England trail at 136 for two as Hobbs is out and Guon and Hutchings remain not out with Hewer taking an early wicket.

Adelaide South Australia Adelaide Cricket Ground England Hobbs Tb O'Connor Fane Claxton Hewer Guon Hutchings Sundries Pedee

Rosebery Races Weights For Wednesday

The Rosebery program lists weights for Wednesday racing across multiple events including Flying Handicap and Thel ma Met Sib with entrants Pivot Terara Mal au Ventre Lorraine Pigeontoe Miss Mayfield Glad some Croxdale Fargo Support Le Var Thirteen-three etc. Other races show nominees such as The Gale Bengola Alpha Regina Lady Hil Phoebus En counter Clari belle Rejoice Blarneyette Tod Anne Novice Handicap and Philatelist Reginald Sarsfeld Kilcoy La Hogue among many entries.

Pivot Terara Mal Au Ventre Lorraine Pigeontoe Miss Mayfield Gladsome Croxdale Fargo Support le Var Thelma Tigress Skydoo Beauty Minifire Lady Northcote Sarah Blue Eyes Lady Grey Milk Boy Alec the Gale Bengola Alpha Brindabella Regina Lady Hil Brother Jim Koala Egypt Tod Anne Goldstream Emmie Zoophyte Gillie Tll Isolt Little Clarence Grey Dawn Find Out Wirragella Philatelist Reginald Sarsfeld Quality le Vant Kilcoy Muste la Hogue

Serious motor car accident at Newtown injures Fred Nelson

Fred Nelson of Crown street St Peters was struck by a car on King street Newtown near May street while a chauffeur James Jones drove a vehicle from Sutherland. Nelson suffered concussion a broken shoulder and skull fracture and remained critical. Jones 24 was charged with causing bodily harm and remanded on £100 bail until Monday.

Fred Nelson Box Crown Street St. Peters James Jones Sutherland King-street Newtown May-street Nelson Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Jones Ball

Local option vote legal questions debated in parliament

Mr Lamb argues Parliament cannot supply defects in acts by courts while Mr Blackett contends the act covers all necessities and the vote must be declared carried via the Government Gazette. The case hinges on legislative intent and the precise meaning of stated provisions.

Mr. Lamb Blackett Lamb

Road to Mount Kosciusko Summit Ready for Traffic

The Works Minister says work on the road to the summit of Mount Kosciusko will be finished Wednesday. Tourists may travel by motor or horse vehicle to the summit, with the Intelligence Department notified.

Mount Kosciusko Fhr Intelligence Department

Girl Drowned Near Cattas Creek in Sydney District

An 18 year old adopted daughter of Mr F Eveson of Crown street Lower Domain Sydney drowned near Cattal Creek Manning River on February 23. She slipped into a swollen drain while checking cows. Her body found near a culvert about 20 chains from home. Inquest returned a verdict of accidental death.

F. Eveson Jersey Terrace Crown Street Lower Domain Sydney Cattal Creek Manning River Christen Christensen

Fodder Grass Turns Weedy in New South Wales Lawns

An imported South American grass paspalum dilatatum once praised as a valuable fodder plant has become a weed in New South Wales. A single specimen at the Botanic Gardens spread by seed-eating birds and now threatens lawns, forming large rosettes that destroy couch and buffalo grass. Eradication efforts aim to remove it from lawns.

New South Wales Botanic Gardens

London and Sydney Shares Extend Mixed Session

Private cables show London closing quotes with Broken Hill Proprietary and South shares mixed while North Broken Hill firm. Adelaide reports slight setbacks as copper and tin shares stay mostly flat. Melbourne round-up lists multiple quotational shifts across major stocks and gold dredging results.

London Shesk Broken Hill Proprietary Sos É Soller Fs Broken Hill South Gia North Troken HM Zine Corporation Mount Lyell Mount Elliott Great Cobar Selier Sydney North Broken Hill Adelaide Araluen Central Sio Macquarie Sioz Ilitto Turon Sea Stanthorpe New Wyllie Creek N.S.W East Oriental Fon Br Hill Proprietary Aj.s. Bank Froken Hill Junction United Insurance Ditto Hillgrove Paul and Gray Cobar Stock Exchange Budgery Sallor Queen Bev Boony Copper NSLW North Coast Steam Port Jackson Qgasliehd Tooth and Company M'Gregor Broken Hill Junction Junction North Queem Bes United Tosurance

Revolver Mystery at Paddington Police Court

Gilbert Henderson, an engineer, faced charges in Waverley for allegedly attempting to discharge a loaded revolver at Maud White on February 17. Witnesses described a firearm incident, with Henderson claiming accidental discharge while cleaning the weapon. He was discharged after the case collapsed.

Paddington Gilbert Henderson Waverley Maud White Condie Henderson Surrey Bond Junction Jessop Barnett Nan Tee Sobye

Malicious window damage reported in Newtown case

Early Saturday a plate-glass window valued at £25 was damaged at Nat Lewis's premises on King Street. A passerby saw a man throw a stone at the window and a constable arrested Albert Williams, 32, who faced a remand at Newtown Police Court until Wednesday.

Lewis L'Avrenus Newtown King Street Albert Williams Nat Lewis

Late Shipping Arrivals and Departures March 2 to 3

Shipping notices list arrivals including Gabo from Bridane Roward Emith Co and Muse from Macleay River with captains Firth Innes from Melbourne and Innes. Departures show Age for Newcastle and Telamon for Brisbane. Coastwise reports include Cooma Queenecliff Grantala Permerine Kyogle Frundahis Beal Rotka Moxau Wandra Aramac with respective origins and timings.

Gabo Firth Bridane Roward Emith Company Friendship i Tery Tweed River B. M. Corrigan Ayrshire F.H Gout Liverpool Birt and Company Muse Is Innes Macleay River Jones Company Aramec Brisbane Cooma Sydney Queenecliff Grantala Permerine Clarence River Wandra Aramac Peer

Victoria Ship Arrives as Court Sentences Tailor for Silk Theft

The P. and O. R.M.S. Victoria arrived at Plymouth from Sydney with a stop in port. Allen Watson, a young tailor, was sentenced to six months in prison with suspension under first offenders rule, for stealing 14 dozen silk handkerchiefs from Osawa and Company at Victoria Markets on February 11.

O. R.M.S Victoria Sydney Ports London Plymouth Allen Watson Water Messrs Osawa and Company

Homebush Stock Sale Reports Mixed Sheep and Cattle Trade

At Homebush stock sale 7718 sheep and lambs drew bids with fair to good demand for prime quality and light trade for ewes and shorn sheep. Cattle yarded 1082 with most classes selling but prime heavy were scarce and prices fell from prior day. trucks for Thursday listed. February Flemington sale totals show 146,344 sheep and 180 cattle.

Corosabrea Flemington Cateyards

Cricketer Arthur Hagan Faces Multiple Charges in Water Police Court

Arthur Hagan, a young laborer, was charged at the Water Police Court with assaulting Joseph Dixon after an incident near Burnell Place Woolmonloo. Dixon testified that Hagan struck him with a cricket bat, and Hagan also faced charges for assaulting his wife amid a row at his mother in law’s home. The magistrate imposed fines and short prison terms, with additional orders regarding peace bonds.

Arthur Hagan Water Police Court Joseph Robert Dixon Hagan Inlaw Kiddle Hagon Kixel Dixon Haeen

Dairy man fined for stray cattle at North Sydney court

George Finkison pleaded guilty at the North Sydney Police Court to departing cattle on an unregistered area. He argued cows needed healthy grazing, but the magistrate ordered strict supervision of dairymen. Fined £3 plus 6d costs, default one month imprisonment. Harrison also cited for letting cattle stray.

George Finkison Summons North Sydney Police Court Donaldson Harrison Siena Fia Caste

Cold Storage Dispute Hears Arbitral Session In NSW Court

Arbitration Court in Sydney continued the hearing over the Cold Storage dispute between the Cold Storage Employees' Union as claimants and multiple respondents including Pastoral Finance Association New South Wales Fresh Food and Ice Company Sanitown Freezing Works Parramatta River Birt and Company Metropolitan Tor and Cold Storage Company Limited and Australian Chilling and Freezing Limited of Aberdeen The Deputy President Ma Justices Street presided with Messrs T E Spencer and BE Riley as members Mr G S Beeby for claimants and Mr Broomfield for respondents.

Arbitration Court No. 2 Ma Justices Street Messrs T. E. Spencer BE. Riley Cold Storage and Employees’ Union Pastoral Finance Association New South Wales Fresh Food and Ice Company Sanitown Freezing Works Parramatla River Birt and Company Metropolitan Tor and Cold Storage Company, Limited Australian Chiling and Freezing

Frederick Law fined for possession of roast beef at Central Police Court

Frederick Law a laborer was fined four or one days imprisonment at the Central Police Court this afternoon for possessing fourteen pounds of roast beef believed stolen. A public meeting of Bina Jong residents discussed the Damaz microbe plan with a resolution opposing dangerous exposure.

Frederick Law Central Police Court Bina- Jong Austra

North Sydney Baker Fined For Underweight Bread

Arthur Criep faced the Inspector of weights and measures at North Sydney Police Court for underweight bread. The court found 60 loaves underweight and 2 under standard weight. Criep was fined with hard labor terms or months’ gaol and ordered to distribute 12 underweight loaves to North Shore Hospital and North Sydney Benevolent Society.

Amund Arthur Criep North Sydney Iloa Uebt North Shore Hospital North Sydney Benevolent Society Crisp

Attempted Pardon and Disorder at Ervkinavile Constable Case

William Buteher a tinsmith was charged at Newtons Pelige Court with incitement of John Pickford to resist the constable while aiding three companions. The constable claimed Pickford used indecent language and fought, leading to a baton threat and Pickford’s arrest. The court fined Buteher 20 shillings or 14 days in gaol.

William Buteer Tinemith Newtons Pelige Court John Pickford Buteher Ervkinavile Pickford M’ateer M'teer Eid Lin Jack Mimo Ford MaAteer Korlestons

Embezzlement Case at Willoughby Court

Edward Newcombe age 18 pleaded guilty at North Sydney Police Court to embezzling 2 pounds 14 shillings from his master William Grew at Willoughby. He earned a three month sentence suspended on good behavior for 12 months and repayment of the embezzled funds. An East Hongkong and America liner shipment departed Hongkong for Sydney.

North Sydney Edward Newcombe Donaldwen Willoughby William Grew Newcombe

Memorial notices and classifieds from Manning River era

A mixed page of obituaries and advertisements notes the drowning of Dollie Farcee at the Manning River and a March 2 death of Exhel. It also lists funeral arrangements by G Kinsella Undertaker, plus assorted sale items, tickets, and goods advertised by multiple merchants in Melbourne and Sydney.

Giiter Dollie Manning Hiver Pete Brothess Francie Switzer Golden Grove G. Kinsella Giewena Cale Caen Andrewes Roors

Also Mentioned on This Page

Immigration the Federal Movement MR. Dearin J. P. List Hordern Maria Hodges V.R.C. Races St Ib Philip Worth Deering Newmarket Red Sea Mark Antony Acme Seymour Finngaratta Westerna Eenee Louise fAntonio Thalaba Eran Scotland Fright Steel Collarit Northwood Hanner One Grenadier Voerenloe Wenene Traquair Carissma Knox Sescen Ane Galeria Aeeeee Muster Foote Sokinsha Tangaroa Tortive As Bengalor Oon Mies Bobby Joan Asee Fultuinator Manus Sens Aame Akim Foo Ringlet Veweeee Thackeray Ames Ns Boomer Orsetees Orfane Pease Il Sehetee Dusky Mor Ryletone Sydney Wool Sales Motor Car and Boy Cattas Creek Broken Hill Dunlop Howard Smith North Broken Lyell Hressels New Lech Age Newcastle Telamon Men’s F.S.V. Boots Tarmer Homebush Stock Sales Sheep and Lambs Firm FAY A. Mner Estern Hongkong Japan Tombare Ociadera Dick Michall Hunter-atreut Adel Auo Pirkins Tobectonist Pittet G.P Queen's Walk Haymarket Lares Fhustnewe Chambers Superior Nsw Trotting Club Racas Epping Racecourse Balmain Forest Lodge Drummoyne Troma Georgiatreet RB. C. Hungerpord
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