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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
5
A compact notice reports on angular like instruments and microscope references linked to SoseeiLd and a LADY WILDS event. The item appears as a short note or society clipping mentioning names and a locale, with no clear narrative beyond the terms listed.
A lengthy schedule of rowing matches and related events across Sydney districts. Entries cover secondary and primary grades, university clubs, and interclub competitions at venues from Lane Cove to Birchgrove. Also listed are bowls, sailing, and various club handicaps and regattas with multiple teams and locations.
The August dinner of the Master Tailors Association of WEW at Baaranp's Café Pitt Street featured toasts to The Retiring Officers The Master Tailors' Association and The Wholesale Woollen Trade. Mr P O Millin spoke on wages and the Wages Bill, urging clauses to bind awards. Mr R N Henderson urged joining the union. new president Mr W Howe led officers including F Howe president W Cherry vice, G Osbourne treasurer C Davis secretary and T Joe auditor.
Aree Brothers offers flowers donated to Glebe to support Prince Alfred Hospital. Gowers will arrange weekly deposits every Thursday for hospital staff to collect and distribute to wards. Hallows of flowers are welcome at the hospital on other days to brighten wards and cheer patients.
The Glebe Municipal Band will perform at Federal Park Glebe Point tomorrow afternoon at 2 30. The program includes March New Colonial, Jupiter, Seagull England, Hypatia, Victorian Melodies and Death of Nelce with selections and intermezzo pieces.
London quotes bar silver at 241 t 181. Free book on poultry selling a mysterious tone with mis-spellings promising guidance on breeding and feeding poultry. Address: Bemaieghy and Co, 19 Maerte-strent, pteky- 2.
In a London interview Mr. Keir Hardie M P said colonial loyalty was mere surface sentiment and the Empire aroused no enthusiasm. Tariff reform would not tighten ties as colonials would bear the burden and sacrifice nothing.
London dispatch reports Sir H Campbell-Bannerman, British Premier, slipping into weakness last night. He remains critically ill, though other aspects of his condition show no marked change.
London reporters state the Franco British Exhibition is backward and the opening will likely be postponed to May 10. The delay in finishing the Australian building hinders arranging exhibits from the Commonwealth.
London dispatch says Roumania is expelling about 10 000 Jews. The exodus likely affects refugees from Russia and Poland. Jews in Roumania numbered 266 669, with 258 684 Roumanian Jews and the rest foreign.
London reports the United States Supreme Court has awarded Corcoran a Dublin harness maker and Hannah Callaghan an Irish present £180,000 left by their Irish-American cousin Mr Bulligan who died some time since.
London notices reveal Mrs Rylands estate valued around £650,000 facing duties. The Exchequer expected to gain about £650,000 from estate duties, with rates: 10 percent on the first £1 million, 12 percent on the next half million, rising to 15 percent beyond, plus legacy and succession rules depending on kinship.
The Times comments on Prince Bulow’s speech and notes that neither Prince Bulow Lord Tweedmouth nor the British Cabinet denied that Lord Tweedmouth informed the German Emperor of the naval estimates presented to Parliament. The report highlights the parliamentary discussion and the nationwide focus on naval spending.
Mr. T. Price, Booth Australian Premier, spoke at the Imperial Industries Club in London. He outlined Australian Socialism applied to railways, arguing it sustains imperial industries and a responsive system for Bengal.
In Peckham, the Liberal faction claims a decisive response after the by election results show a Conservative gain. The tone reflects urban political tension as parties outline next steps and appeal to constituents.
The horticultural society of New South Wales staged a dahlia and rose show at St James Hall Phillip Street. Warm, oppressive conditions wilted blooms yet the exhibition drew keen visitor interest and strong competition. Top honors in dahlias were shared by W S Fripp, H Hudson, F M Quads, J Upton, T Butcher, and H Gursard, with notable varieties such as Kerelake and Richardson named among leaders. Roses impressed with rich form and color, though some novelties were less prominent. The piece notes historical fascination with roses and the evolving style of dahlias, including new cactus and pom pom types, as growers push quality in a climate favoring careful rest and cultivation.
A farewell charity concert by Mme Clara Butt and Mr Keuserley Rumford is planned for Saturday evening. State officials and church leaders pledge patronage, with Governor’s support due to absence from town. Program includes Sabbath Morning and others. tickets available at Paling.
Fragmentary text mentions wages bill, arbitration, and tailors with names and fines. References to engineers, tailoring, and a court case involving sores and a monetary penalty. Lacks clear events or dates.
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