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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
5
The lengthy exchange centers on Mr Keble replying to the Premier and addressing the Wade interview. It covers civil service duties to government or people, Water and Sewer works, and alleged government actions or inactions. The dialogue questions accountability, funding, and the role of surveys and investments in irrigation and industry.
In a heated reply, Mr Keele argues his long service and duty to the public justify advocating a comprehensive Woronora water scheme. He contends previous efforts by Moriarty and others failed, and insists his priority is water and sewerage improvements for the Sydney area, not government applause.
Private cables report volatile spot road prices in London at 14 pounds 362 per ton with numerous buyers and corporations named including Block Vi Company Zinn Corporation Sulphide Corporation and Mount Lyall. London and Sydney quotations show firming trends, with lead and copper activity and a range of debentures and regional listings across Australia and Britain.
Miss Tittel Brune, tea passenger from London, spoke to an Evening News interviewer about her joy at returning to Avera and Melbourne’s opening week for Monday’s Peter Pan performance. She plans matinees to see friends in Sydney and Mishoumne, and hopes only to secure the regulation of her role.
The Rosedale, a steamer of the Ori Coast Company, struck on the north side of the basin while crossing Bullingshead Bar on Wednesday afternoon and was floated off at 4 o'clock this morning.
In the assembly this afternoon the opposition leader Mr M Gowen challenged a note of assurance while Mr Wood, the Chief Secretary, interjected and clashed with the Speaker. A downpour outside muffled sounds as the Speaker warned Wood and the serjeant-at-arms escorted him from the chamber amid loud reactions.
In Redfern the Species Court heard testimony on hotel interests including Waite Bay, Norton's, and London Tavern. Witnesses described busy trade from fish market crowds and caravan traffic, with hotel takings and profits detailed from multiple properties. Local officials and residents argued aging pubs were needed for public convenience, while some urged concern over hotel density.
At Cooma on the second day of racing under Publicans’ Purse the main event saw War Labs and Saturn contesting. Highrock and Saturn finished with narrow margins as locals noted the close finish in the Tral Handicap and Town Plate events.
The Busdarrs Jocker City match was postponed to April 10 amid insufficient nominations. Murdoch's beat Rusdoll's at Jeu tera Oval with scores Rusdoll's 130 Fletcher 29 Clements 55 Barry 55 and Murdoch's 7 7 Lada san Rix 15 Maples 14. Dotsa Dowied took 7 wickets in defeat. At Merimond Trotting Meeting Van Cleve gelding Paunt set an Australian mile handicap record. Various scratchings noted in Tempo races and a tribute to M A Noble, Australian Eleven captain, in Town and Country Journal. Parliament opening photos featured in this week’s issue.
The death occurred this morning at the residence “Brenchley” Upper Bay View street North Spines of Mr F W Uther of the firm Prager Uther and Company Limited Spring Street City a prominent mercantile figure for many years his death announced to the community with suddenness
The Fisheries Board sent the sewage drainage question from the proposed Constituition Hospital at Waterfall to the Board of Health. They report some possibility that effluent could overflow. Mr. O'Sullivan prepared to move in the Legislative Assembly for Sir Thomas Mitchell's report on a water scheme from the Woronora River to be laid on the table of the House.
A detailed bankruptcy exam reveals heavy debt from private loans and money lenders. Names include Mr Wy A Vutines, George Thomson, Augustus Morrie, H. Cormack, and Goldring. The debtor faced seizures, previous insolvency, and attempted arrangements with creditors while facing court action and potential superannuation and life policies implications. The narrative covers loan amounts, interest, and the chronic financial strain tied to multiple lenders and owed sums.
The Homebush sale notes a large mid quality ewe supply with few prime lots. Prices drifted with medium and prime stock showing modest support while overall values remained subdued, consignments arriving late and market tone pressured by mixed quality.
Whark laborers walk out at Newcastle and Howard Hill wharfes halting cargo. Reports say workers split over union tactics and a planned seamen meeting. Police maintain order while ship crews risk delays as protests loom.
A testimonial for Mr Aucube featured a Sydney fundraiser at the NSW Chieuer Ground with about 100 attendees. Performers from Tivol and National Amph theatre entertained, free of charge, amid a program that included Noble batting and bowling views. Prominent names such as Rev. BE F. Waddy and others set the lineup for the charitable gala, while plans for an upcoming Noble Dene match in Sydney on March 20 were discussed.
A damaged and unclear report notes the vessel Burrawong still ashore off Tarop with only uncertain progress. Officials and crew are described, while mail landings and salvage attempts were mentioned but lacking concrete details.
Mr P Oconnor of the Quenxsiang Hotel Tamora was robbed of cash from a cash box. The empty box was later found. no clue or belief has emerged. The incident occurred on Thursday, investigators are pursuing possible suspects and motives.
An Evening News interview notes rumors of a future New South Wales Chief Justice amid speculation and denials. Mr Wade says the claim is unfounded and did not involve the Premier or other officials.
The readable portion shows a garbled assortment of names, places, and phrases from a local notice page. Key entities are not consistently identifiable, making it difficult to extract a coherent event or subject for a concise summary.
Fragmented OCR text shows a political or civic note with references to Newcastle and a commission in fog. Names, places, and garbled phrases suggest a local governance or council issue still unclear due to damaged text.
Fragmented OCR text discusses cost of various railways. Mentions figures like 0 435 and a year near IMGT. References Ural and Australian railways with financial notes. Includes a statement by Mr Grealti and a Women’s Christian Temperance group, indicating a broader wartime or reform context.
Fragmented OCR text references Rams and Ortona with scattered names Tae LM Cote AH Fel Hy and Monta Fet, Arkaan Laren, and Wilitige. A stray quote hints at a discussion or debate, but the passage is garbled and lacks coherent events or clear outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR summary shows a local election notice and public sale information. Entities listed include a county or city region, a precinct or ward, and procedural dates. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate official notices for voting and sale actions within the jurisdiction.
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