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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
4
In Memoriam Notices From Nestling Section
In loving memory notices list names and dates of deaths with brief tributes. Entries mention March death dates and familial relationships, often noting mother, sister, or husband, with relatives signifying memory and affection. The ads resemble obituary snippets, preserving names and ages where readable, while honoring the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeni
Gresliver
Maines
A. Snd
Ethers
Trenoworth Ince
Wyulsham
Davynter
Slacee
Sturek
Bet
Mergworth
Foulsham
Uni
Putlepen
Uled
Phinete Trauk
Wiliam Cowilve
Dot Xgrath
Tharroworth
Poetikem
Eam
Siswr
Tragedy at Emmaville Ends in Self Inflicted Wound
A young man identified as H. Brown shot himself under the right ear at Abe Royal Hotel in Emmaville. He was taken to the hospital where doctors hold light hope of recovery. Readable fragments mention a pocket note reading Cons. WGeseees and show confusion around medical chat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmaville
Thurdey
Abe Royal Hotel
H. Brown
Sydney Evening Delos March 19 Edition
Sydney newspaper brief notes events of the day include weather updates, local notices, and small community items. The page lists encounters, business notices, and society short items typical of a metropolitan paper.
Burden of Proof Raised in Trust Legislation Debate
The Anti Trust Amending Bill in the House proposes shifting proof burden to the accused, a return to old principles critics say clashes with British jurisprudence. Supporters argue urgent need against modern trusts, but concerns arise over private examinations, scope of the Comptroller General of Customs, and potential misuse of power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Comptroller-General of Customs
Danine
Joseph Cope
Chaptrelier-General of Customs
Parliaments and Public Morals in Trust Regulation
A fragment reflecting on public bias toward morals and the risk of bribery and corruption in regulation. It argues for careful limits on new powers and for a proper tribunal to administer any Trust regulation. It warns that opportunity can breed misconduct and urges cautious parliamentary action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
Papuan land ordinance fate debated by governors and officials
Notes from Papuan governance recount disallowance of the Amending Land Ordinance passed in 187 by the Papuan Government. Debates split between native land rights and development, with Governor-General awaiting judgement. Critics warn against breaking pledges to natives, while supporters urge cautious progress and slow development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papuna
Zeto
Commodore Erskine
Australia
Papua
Women Smoking in Public Places Spark Debate
A discussion cites New York City ordinance banning women from smoking in public restaurants, later vetoed by the mayor. The piece notes low female adoption in New York and Australia, arguing smoking is an acquired habit and not beneficial, while questioning the wisdom of broad adoption among women. It contrasts English norms with Australian attitudes and concludes women’s public smoking offers no social elevation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
England
The Danger of Whiskers Proverb and Folly of Disguise
A battered paragraph mocks the idea that whiskers imply evil. It compares a Chicago anarchist suspect Averbuch to a harmless man seeking a passport or time, noting police shot him for his whiskers. The piece cites Europe and Russia, suggesting hair as disguise, and recounts mass arrests of whiskered men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Averbuch
Chicago
Europe
Deen
Hairy
Noble Art Debate in Public Schools Wrestling Curriculum
A flawed discussion on the value of wrestling as part of public schools curriculums unfolds. Officials argue for preparedness toward all contingencies while debate centers on the virtue and discipline of wrestling and its proper place in education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave m
Jama Mery
Laurvare Foley
Tout Biows
Am Sodertaber
Gms
Amd
FSA
Amociation Sparia
An Attack of Nerves and Chicago Anarchist Panic
London reports a growing story of anarchist fear in the United States. Chicago Chief Inspector Shippy and his son confronted an armed man identified as Russian Averbuch, who wounded the inspector and was killed in self defense. Police arrests follow amid nationwide suspicions of anarchist bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Frealng
Averbuck
Shippy
Chicago
Ntow
Hassian Averbuch
Abarbuch
Averbuch
Kishinem
Duel Fought Between Generals Over Port Arthur Surrender
London dispatch reports General Fock challenged General Smirnof after Smirnoff accused General Broessel of usurping command at Port Arthur. Smirnoff refused the duel. military chiefs compelled him to accept the pistols at fifteen paces. Smirnoff was wounded in the encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Boenig
Fock
Smirnof
Stoesse
Port Arthur
Smirnoff
Broegerl
Broessel
Ques Ts
Eight Hours in Mines Spark London Hearing
London chambers of commerce and a deputation from coal, shipping, railway, and mining sectors opposed the Eight Hours Bill. They argued it would cut output and raise coal prices. Gladstone acknowledged possible output curtailment and said amendments were needed to the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tas Aasociitos Chambers of Commerce
Shipping Federation
Gan
Gladstone
Home Secretary
Triumphant Suffragettes in London Procession
Police at King's Cross halted a suffrage procession escorting Im Crumph and other women released from Holloway Gaol after imprisonment for creating disturbance. The event reflected ongoing tensions over women’s rights and public order in London on a Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
King’s Cross
Holloway
Burns Triumphs in Dublin Bout as Squires Fails Challenge
Tommy Burns, Americas champion pugilist, knocked out Jem Roche of Dublin in eighty seconds. The Australian pugilist Biot Squires appeared ready to challenge Burns, but backed down after the loss, leaving Burns victorious at the bar.
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Tondon
Tommy ‘Burns
Pugilet
Jem Roche
Dublin
T Squires
Pugiint
Baa
Burne
The Trouble at Hayti
London reporters recount the night the Indefatigable reached Dortau amid a palace bombardment rumor. natives fear action while the West Lieutenant Larrasqie, a suspect, narrowly avoids execution as captors are restrained. The Herald notes refugees aboard the Desiree and rising powers anger at more executions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dortau
Prince
Mazi
Larrasqie
Suliile
New York
Firmin
Fone
Desireée
Devones
Alexis
Wilding Wins Riviera and South of France Titles
New Zealand tennis star A. F. Wilding defeated M. J. G. Ritchie three sets to love to claim the South of France championship. In Mentone the Riviera title went to Wilchie after a final against Wilding ending three sets to two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
A. F. Wilding
New Zealand
South of France
M. J G. Ritchie
Wilding
Ritchie
Menoor
Riviera
Wilchie
Famine in India Brings Miserable Outlook
London reports Lord Minto declares 15 million pounds tied to United Provinces wheat crops. A crop failure threatens millions, with famine committees being organized. Early figures warn 1.6 million in debt amid shrinking supplies, as United Provinces remain the main northern Indian wheat source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Minto
India
United Provinces
Lamina
Price and Colonial Secretary in Contested Interview
London reports a tense meeting at Whitehall between Mr Price the vice premier and Lord Bleta the Colonial Secretary. The exchange, described as most contentious, followed courtesy introductions by G Son King, agent general for South Australia, as Mr Price and Leré Elgin discussed colonial affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Son King
South Australia
Mr. Price
Lord Bleta
Colonies
Price
Leré Elgin
Australian Hotel Robbery Sparks City Theft Probe
The Australian Hotel at the county of Ket and Kent Streets, City, was robbed by onion thieves on Wednesday night. £7 in gold and silver were stolen from the pockets of one occupant, John Hedley, in a bold street crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asket
Kent Streeta
John Hedley
London Wool Sales Open With Fair Competition
London Wool Sales report a lively opening in London on Wednesday evening with fair competition across all sorts and opening rates. The market showed steady demand and an orderly bidding atmosphere throughout the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Collarenebri Isolated After Washout Delays Mail and Train
Train services to Collarenebri halted due to washout cutting line. No mails dispatched to Sydney since Saturday. River Barwon level fell slightly at Bogil but rising again expected as waters recede. no trains expected to resume before Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collarenebri
Sydney
Barwon
Bogil
Norn
Fatal influenza ravages London as death toll rises
London reports a continuing influenza outbreak with a rising death toll. The scene remains grim as authorities track the impact across districts and healthcare facilities.
British Prime Minister Campell Bannerman Improves
London dispatch reports Sir Campbell Bannerman is more comfortable with improving symptoms after a period of anxiety. Queen Alexandra and the Dowager Empress Marie visited yesterday to inquire about his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sir Campbell Bannerman
Alezandra
Empress Marie
Closing Botany Hotels Court Moves to Close Local Licenses
The Special Local Option Court at Darlinghurst ordered cessation of licenses for Botany District hotels including St. Peters Hotel Cook's River Road St Peters and Camdenville Hotel King Street Newtown licensees John Keane and D Weldoss. Closing period to be decided later by court.
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Darlinghurst
Botany
St. Peters
Cook's River Road
John Keane
Camden- Ville
King-Street
Newtown
D. Weldoss
Saturday Afternoon Excursions By Robertson Ltd
Parents and students are urged to visit Syteey Cambridge Street for the most extensive stock of new and secondhand school books. By saving money on text books, families can offset travel costs with train fares. Offers include university and Western Australia book lists and special prices on secondhand school mocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Peres
Caab
Ky Oferchance, Anus and Robertson, Ltd
University
Sastiereagh-strnes
Syteey
Camtereagh-street
Sytner
The Counsel and the Fan in Divorce Court
In a Divorce Court this morning a counsel struggling to hear a client was aided when the judge turned off the fan noise. The lawyer remarked that the voice would arrive before the sound, highlighting a brief courtroom moment of adjustment during testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hix
Two Sovereign Remedies Claim Sneaky Eucalyptus Extract
An OCR fragment touts Tas Famous Ander and a pure volatile eucalyptus extract as safe and effective skin cures. It alleges expert court validation in Victoria and warns against counterfeit products by naming brands and scams. The text resembles an early 20th century patent medicine warning with dubious claims and promotional language.
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Ander
Crete
Sendh
Sas
Atin
Ballet
Sydney Parliament committee room proceedings breach
A Sydney parliamentary committee room session in Macquarie Street saw officials and reporters barred as the inquiry into fire safety and city premises proceeded. Superintendent Webb provided evidence on fire brigades, funding, and authority, while the committee debated access and publication rules amid confusion over attendance and safeguarding records.
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Parliament House
Mecquarie-street
Ely
Sydney
Crend
Ower Bowen
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Col
Halborow
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Commine
Arendance
Myaery
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Scmiladion
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Harbor of Sydney
Fire ‘Brigades’ Board
Duc
The Newtown Tragedy at Central Criminal Court
Henry Prince faced the Central Criminal Court for murder in Newtown, with testimony detailing an inventory dispute at a grocer’s shop on January 1. The accused, drinking heavily beforehand, seized a revolver during an altercation and shot Henry Sullivan, who died on the spot as colleagues fled and police later arrested Prince.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Criminal Court
Henry Prince
Junthe Cohen An
Henry Sullivan
J. W. Abigal
Hugh Pollock
Gurder
King
Bray
Sullivan
Newtown
Prince
Quime
Atcend
Ce Pollee
Imane
The Wharf Strike Debates Over Port Operations
Ambiguous reports detail harbor tensions as workers protest wharf conditions and orders to move cargo. Officials and maritime unions remain divided over assignments, safety, and proposed shifts to alternate docks amid disrupted loading and crew changes.
Painters Anu Lockers Juln TN and Dockers’ Dispute
Fragmentary OCR reports a labor dispute involving painters and dock workers in Juln TN with up to 180 members affected. The wording is garbled but references work stoppage or job actions and union involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anu Lockers Juln TN
Question on Disorder at Parliament Assembly
Fragmented report cites Logiefaire Assembly chaos with armed dispute and police intervention. It notes arrests and restraint orders by police while arbitration court actions address breaches of lawful separation and public order.
Officers and Engineers Go Out in Protest
In Newcastle a maritime union dispute escalates as officers and engineers announce a strike. The Baker Beamen’s Union members accuse actions aimed to injure unity and threaten industry stability. The incident follows a fray and aligns with broader labor unrest.
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Pert Xeerstary
Austre Fonian Institute of Marine Engineers
Deoies
Iaike
Tactivite
Ucha
Newcastle
Frialty
Waginawrs
Bure
Water supply in Sydney faces drought and floods
The report notes no rain in the catchment area. Prospect Dam level at overflow below 45 311. Total dam capacity listed as 6.878 billion gallons. Several unrelated mentions of people and incidents appear truncated and unclear from the OCR.
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