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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 17, 1908

Page

5

The Strike and Wharf Incident at Newcastle

Reports say North Coast Company seamen sailed with five steamers to the Coast up to Monday night and a strike moved along the wharves. Police kept thoroughfares clear as drivers and workers clashed with jeering crowds and dock action spread across Darling Harbour and Market Street.

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Premier hosts talks on trading wage dispute and court action

A deputation of coastal traders pressed for government mediation in a wage dispute tied to an arbitration award. Premier and officials discussed returning workers to work, avoiding mob rule, and possible court action while promising to explore government intervention and a tribunal referral.

Coastal Arrivals and Coastal Companies Report

Coastal arrivals listed for Syn Newcastle with agents from Morura and Coomonderry. Hillmeads and Tiuler from Newcastle, various firms including H.R.BS Company Limited and Sawarra and Somih Coast Company noted among agents.

Syn- Newcastle Agwatr. Hillmeads Is Morura Cain's Coastal Company Tiuler Newcastle H.r.bs Company, Limited Oeenie Coomonderry Moruya Sawarra and Somih Coast Company

Libel Action Testimony Details Johnson Toy Motives

In a Sydney libel case, witnesses described Miss Toy and Johnson at the Grand Pacific Hotel and Commercial Hotel. Testimony depicted Toy's reactions, Johnson’s alleged pugilistic image, and disputed claims about drinks, dancing, and room visits as the court weighed witness credibility and defense statements.

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English Mail arrives at Premantle in morning delivery ready

The Bugle reports HMS Husalaya arrived at Premantle this morning. The Sydney portion of the mail should be ready for delivery on Monday or Tuesday.

A.M.S. Husalaya London Premantle Sydney

Late Shipping and Hospital Admission Cover Local Turbulence

Dispatches describe late shipping orders across multiple routes including Thames II to Glasgow and Newcastle and Shoalhaven tied to a Ramsatad Bas incident. A patient was admitted to Goolburn Hospital after a fall at a local location. A recovery effort and funeral-like events were noted, with a transport disruption delaying travel to Auckland and New Zealand ports.

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Industrial Disputes Bill debated in Lewisia Assembly

Deputations from the Slaney Labour Council urging alterations to the Industrial Disputes Bill pressed Premier Biercing. They argued collective bargaining weakens unions and pressed for arbitration details, courts above wage boards, and preservation of union recognition while a broad public interest aims for industrial peace.

Lewisia Slaney Labor Council Mir. Moewes Labor Tau Biercing Or Gowen Weatherel Marshall Lil Ac LaBca Arbitration Court Teard Co Beyant Tin Bastery Eppeal Isume Court Atr Bryan Boars Cochrane Farrer Lot Uble Saddlers’ Society Whder Hent N’ Vaiou Fee Lamond Ube Tte Supreme Court Lloyd Areo Ant Jones Itinderiaere Undertakers Deon Jefour Wader Weathbaugh

Warried oat which had been to farce In to pat

The speakers discuss punishment and reform. A deputy asks about the treatment of Chinese workers and whether they would be permitted to sit and be heard, with a response implying limits on such inclusion. The dialogue reflects concerns over industrial distress, unemployment, and public measures to ease suffering.

Warte Generei Pyery Wade

Catholic Schools Exhibition Opens at Agricultural Show Ground

The Catholic Schools Exhibition opened this afternoon by Lady Empress at the Agricultural Show Ground in St Patrick's Day pageantry. The display showcased painting, woodwork, carving, and crafts from pupils competing for top prizes amid a large audience. Local dignitaries including the mayor and several clergy attended the opening ceremony and prize distribution.

John Meagher MEG Beale Father Friand Father O'darman F. Oreilly Fey Father Berry

Wheelers Strike Delays Burwood Colliery Operations

Burwood Colliery idle as wheelers strike amid disputes over fuel and workers’ duties. Manager Croudace explains a forklift and overloading incident led to a dismissal. Miners threaten to shut the mine. court action contemplated to resolve the dispute with the Miners Federation involved.

Burwood Newpastle Tueaday Aitike Prank Croudace Bur+wood Boenig News Srheelers Waneger Wheeler Abe Doye Kelyaack Wald Wrienen Lewis Miners” Federation Judes Heydon Sid M Piriks

South Coast Colliery Idle Over Strike at Wollongong

South Belt colliery halted operations on Tuesday after a strike began when about a dozen workers confronted a manager over plates and cutting machines. The manager Ferusil claims the men were not armed or threatened. the situation remains tense with Sellora and Edney cited in the unfolding events.

Wollongong South Belt Ferusil

Wollongong Races Limerick Feature Attracts Shown Odds

Slaiden leads a 15 furlong field including Palatina and Morrocks with nine others in the Wollongong race. Panadina and Stiiwrood Kula feature in betting as Micromsine and Heh Lady draw support among the dozen runners. Wenty two lengths were recorded, with Parmotese and Cres among contenders as the race timed.

Limerick Slaiden Palatina Bardeem Wilson Gita Parmotese

Randwick racing notes and scattered results in morning session

Fragmented report from Randwick details early morning events including Bellimpine and Sreesie schooling, Bal and SMoaues participants, Noyal Staudsed steeplechase bid, and provisional outcomes. It notes captains like Bal Bande and mentions regional interest in inter‑union meetings and country branches.

Randwick Ronnaer Mar Ingle and Company Torlen Heahwell Eerrrurry Rug Lithgow Brakes Hill Yror Alethee Uane Plaere Raby Raton Beiners Burrowe and Grifitts Broken Hill Tartsoe Sar Rerineam Rucenit Warwick

Malone Sues for Divorce in Simson Court

Divorce petition by Lillies Gertrude Malone formerly Campbell against a respondent named in English court papers. Petitioner accuses the husband of cruelty and infidelity, alleging marriage in May 190? and repeated accusations of violence in several towns. The case, heard before Sir Justice Simpson, seeks dissolution of marriage on lay grounds.

Lillies Gertrude Malone Campbell Justice Simpson Ivored Setertton Peaster Priaiteet Meatwood Braidwood Grivieg Bie Wether Blal

All Hope Abandoned Petition for Givarn in Anglian Court

Amy Bertha Devner formerly Fishley petitioned for dismissal from Edwin Veria Bentley. The couple wed August 1 1493 at Surrey Hill, Anglican rites. The groom later became a clerk and left for New Zealand in 1997 with horses, ceasing letters by September 17. She has lived as a dreammaker, hoping for his return. A decree was issued, final separation after months.

Amy Bertha Devner Fishley Givarn Edwin Veria Bentley Fraser Surry Hille T. David's Church Cick Ek Lee Feulng Imne New Zealand

Beyond Heald Nisbet Roy Denies Desertion Marriage

Nisbet Roy, a miner from Cestnock, faced a legal proceeding over the dissolution of his marriage to Hileu Ros formerly Duan on grounds of desertion. The case, presented with testimony involving Sarah Cowan and T. J. Dicason, details years of separation across Newcastle, Adamstown, Kurrumburra, and Tamworth, with Roy repeatedly seeking reconciliation despite Ros refusing to return.

Nisbet Roy Cestnock Hileu Adamstomn Aurrimburre Vietoria Werei Couigilis Victoria Kurrumburra Hubris Mr. Cowan Obe Neilly Abe Wong Tamworth Bir Recsil Moalne

En-Sheriff's Wife Seeks Divorce In New Zealand Case

Amy Ainse Cincinna Cowper formerly Bram ey petitions for divorce from Charles Cowper ex sheriff, alleging desertion after marriage in 1877 and relocation from England to New Zealand. The court notes the seriousness of divorce and the law’s requirements, with Judge Curlew reserving decision after proceedings and witness affidavits.

Amy Ainse Cincinna Cowper Bramey Charles Cowper Sydney Curlew Mevars Nod Ruserlt Dunedin Cecil Cowper Allroy Cape Ingland Wellingham New Zealand New Plymouth Abe Alleg Moore

City Power House Fails to Clarify Emergency Watchkeeping

The Lord Mayor announced a plan to improve watchkeeping amid a disaster response, noting the need for trained personnel and formal oversight. Dr Perkea Mae Ray arrived to discuss the implementation and compensation as negotiations proceed.

Sir Harry Rawson at Cooma Visit

Sir Harry Rawson and party arrived at Cooma to a cordial welcome. Mr G T C Millen and local railway officials accompanied them. The general welcomed the visitors and discussed upcoming activities in the area.

Sir Harry Rawson Cooma Tusciay Harey Rawcom Mise Raw Marty Mawes Austratia Gerarute-Greeral

Milliner Named To Walgrand Benevolent Board Presidency

Mr W J Milliner, from Newcastle, appointed successor to Mr Keele as president of the Walgrand Benevolent Board. Milliner has long held public works roles in New South Wales including chief assistant engineer and district volunteer, overseeing harbor and sewerage schemes and a major water supply project for Newcastle.

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Shares Glum in London and Sydney Markets Report

A dense market rundown notes London shares largely flat with copper steady and a mixed sentiment. Australian exchanges in Sydney and Melbourne show varied gains and losses with specific names such as Chillagoe, Mount Morgan, and Bank of New South Wales cited among transactions. the piece references regulatory conditions and a stock exchange committee ruling on member applications.

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