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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
5
A disrupted railway incident near Murrrurundi unfolds with witness testimony detailing the crash sequence. The proceedings reveal claims about guard actions, platform events, and potential responsibility as the inquiry examines signal failures and the delayed response that followed the wreck.
A local health scare centers on a diseased pork sale. Neham Silvester of Gens Ktorgessiee provided samples this morning for inspection. The case involved Waldron and others with a judge urging caution while authorities noted the carcass could not be safely inspected and fined the suspect. Health officials warned buyers to avoid exposed meat and a full public notice was planned.
The case concerns the delivery up of Frances Licciarda the armless child. Mr Jupiter Gelten supported by Mr Alfredo Amiliard claims guardianship and seeks habeas corpus to return the child to their control. The court finds the questions involve potential errors in Italian law and refers to the Fell Court for further action.
A chaotic Central Police Court session deals with a “Ping Pong” nuisance case. Officers struggle with misheard names as defendants Ping Pong and Ping Fong clash over the same charges. Fines are levied for minor offenses while confusion grows among magistrates and onlookers.
The 597k annual meeting of the Australian Mutual Provident Building was held in the YMCA. Chairman Mr. Meeks led the adoption of the report noting a year with strong policy growth, premium income, and reserves. Revenue rose while expenditures edged up, with 1307 new policies and a large increase in total funds. plans include expanding operations to London and South Africa amid broad shareholder support.
Private onbive alain shall not tead closed to on Thureday with values across London and Sydney markets. Reports include buyer activity on Broken Hill Proprietary and Great Boulder with varied bids and prices. Melbourne and Adelaide listings show fluctuating copper, coal, and financials, plus Sydney sales and Bank of New South Wales remarks.
Disaster strikes as a north west typhoon devastates coastal towns including Fremantle. Vessels wrecked between Prasier and Mangrove Poig with many boats lost. Salvage efforts underway, dozens of lives feared dead and anchors and gear washed ashore as ships smash against the shore.
Friday afternoon the Belambi Coal Company manager offered a reward for information about tampering near the Seti that could have derailed a train. It is revealed that two weeks earlier points on the Muwarra Brick Company line were also interfered with.
A garbled ship news fragment describes late arrivals and passenger lists from multiple vessels. It mentions Captain Deridsen and a variety of ships sailing to and from ports, with passenger names and routes scattered through the text. Several coastal locations and ship names appear, but the passage remains fragmented and difficult to interpret in full.
The piece reports that an Army of collectors will mobilize in Sydney tomorrow, marching through streets to raise funds. Clerks are preparing stands and boxes, with caterers arranging meals for collectors while offices enforce box collection and avoid children. The effort is described as formidable and extensive.
Golf at Concord Club features a crowding roster of players listed by initials and surnames for a forthcoming event. The program includes multiple matchups, with schedules and travel times shown, plus notes on special rules and suspensions for the competition.
Rodusy Brows, found guilty of purse theft at the Royal Agricultural Show, faced Judge Bowershin for sentencing. A six month imprisonment sentence was suspended under the Fry Offenders Act with surety. The judge urged the offender to improve his character and consider his father's pain as he promised to reform and not appear again.
Mr J B Donohue chief assistant city electrical engineer has handed in his resignation to the town clerk of Byaney. He has accepted a position with the proposed Balmain electricity supply undertaking. The transfer will be laid before the board next Monday afternoon.
Hy She alewinet Momika from New Zealand returned to Sydney where Commissioner Ling, after meeting officials, presented statements on labor and relations with Israel Government. Ling was hosted by German Governor, Lord Plunkett, and Auckland officials before his voyage to China.
Marrickville names to play CHy at Moore Park include captain J Warham and J Ryan with 17, Homman 118, G Allen, F Foster, P Speechiey, Reynolds, Toohey, Fullagar, Wearthy, 0 Scollen, 0 Hunt, Sositen, W Ryan, Hydn, Canaly 118, and Homman 118 among others.
Scratchioga reports two horses Lord Mery and Felicit out of the Piping Handicap for tomorrow's City Tattersall meeting. Boixdate fell in the Warrnambos Steeplechase yesterday, injuring his rider Allen. Willoughby District Elevate Club road fare lists participants, including Chatawood Large and others. Waverley Bowling Club championship results show Whbiberg leading with 40, R. Pairweather 3, J. Cox 3. Parliamentary House Green events note visitors and a Parliament House meeting at Rosebery. Training updates list 92 trainers invited to Victoria Park racecourse. Neptune transferred to J. Long for 33 pounds.
The bulletin reports generally fine conditions with coastal fogs and highland cloud. It notes light to moderate rain in northern districts and lists rainfall totals for major towns including Newcastle Sydney and Port Macquarie. It urges rain for crop growth and mentions an April rainfall total of 5 points.
The Commonwealth revenue for April totaled £546,806, up £39,167 from April of the previous year. The Nik W. revenue for April reached £544,307 and Vietatia £951,371, reflecting varied customs intake across regions.
Fremantle Friday The clipper Plumpow arrived from New York after BT days passage. The captain reported extremely bad weather during the voyage with heavy seas. Damage to the tango was not yet assessed.
The report notes Howan of Te-Dra sending live messages to Mr. King O'Malley on behalf of the Commonwealth urging a visit by President Roosevelt to Australia. Deakin is mentioned as the intermediary, with hopes that Darwin leaders avoid misleading Roosevelt into thinking the kangaroo issue can be solved with a pinch of salt.
A report from Melbourne indicates the Immigration League of Australia has informed authorities in Great Britain that available land states willingness to spieulate to Australia. Prime Minister Deakin addressed state premiers on a subset of state and Westminster governance. the matter was said to be preliminary.
At the Water Police Court Samuel Everett was charged with forging documents and delivering a dynamo and other titles to Holm and War burton at Sydney. Detective Darlington gave evidence about Everett’s handwriting and an order that led to his arrest. Everett was committed for trial.
A garbled Thuralay afternoon tale describes Wie Barellency Lord Nartticott visiting the Police Barracks in Red Fern to settle disputes with the depot. Mis Ex cellency and party allegedly viewed the parade. governor general compliments addressed inspectors as visitors entertained the crowd.
At a Cook Statue ceremony in Rode Park, the Governor praised Australian generosity and pledged to reciprocate when back in England. The event referenced Australia’s support as the Wyler Polen Goure William Garbutt and Benjamin Wood faced conviction for theft and robbery tied to E. Vickery and Sans, with Garbutt sentenced to three months and Wood two months imprisonment.
The text presents disjointed phrases about cases, remands, and legal processes. It mentions names and places in a garbled fashion with scattered references to trials, campaigns, and a crumbling setting. The readable content hints at legal proceedings and uncertain outcomes without clear details.
An unclear account describes a attempted shooting of a dove, a chase involving several names and places, and a hurried escape. The legibility is poor with many garbled words making precise details and identities difficult to extract.
The article lists events surrounding the new Devreuuiee Genered of Aves Fallata with duties at 3A Whitelaw Reid American Ambasantor. Invitations issued by July 13 for nine event participants. Also notes Kielatusny da Torres rites planned for Thursday at Towneville and Bovlerame.
Melbourne reports Friday afternoon developments as the Renale requests wiping of certainMeasurement details. The decision approves plan changes and notes changes to the present order.
In a not fully legible 19th century notice, the Acting-Registrar oversees creditor petitions for James Jugne and Competr Limited and Hommung and Company Limited. An assignee is named. further petition hearings and voluntary sequestration actions are scheduled with dates and parties including W Gardiver and W flawings. The text is fragmented and references multiple petitioners and proceedings.
Military authorities announce camps for cadets before June. Camps set near Patreest Einera, Seebar, and Tad Poe with capacity around 200. Training focuses on exams and discipline for urban boys, with sessions starting in June.
Priday At the Bowral Dowral sale the cattle were graded with various prices seen. Valued cows brought 6 pounds to 6e, store cattle topped at 24 to 24a. Sows and pigs sold under ranges, with buyers including Prescot from the district present for the auction. Yarded stock and bidding activity were noted throughout the day.
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