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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 02, 1908
Page
15
Obituary notices recount deaths and remembrances from 1901 to 1908. Entries honor Barrow family members and others, with brief tributes from spouses, children, and friends. The text preserves names, relationships, and dates in a period-voice memorial style.
A compact notice from the Sydney Evening News dated Saturday May 2 1908 highlights a brief local item. Read as a period press snippet, it records a public or community note with names, places, or dates implied by the era.
The article discusses the divining rod or dowser and its disputed efficacy. It traces ancient origins and notes modern uses in locating water while mentioning past claims of treasure and mineral finds and even criminal detection.
The article surveys divining for water, noting long‑standing belief in dowsing across Britain, America, and especially Australia. It cites practitioners and successes, debates fraud, and describes public distrust, while highlighting coastal and inland trials, notable figures, and the allure of discovering reliable freshwater sources amid drought conditions.
Fragmentary note describes thinning age of Rumle sven and the resulting disruption to the comfort of the vegetable garden, with Elan referenced.
A fragmented account notes how electricity accelerates plant growth and affects flavors, with forced blooms, out of season delicacies, and electric strawberries entering markets. It mentions experiments showing electrical effects on flowering and the optimistic spread of new produce to urban shoppers.
A historic defense of Admiralty training stressing risk, realism, and expense. It argues that war training requires genuine danger to prepare crews for 20 knot maneuvers, masked visibility, and harsh weather, claiming without such drills no victory in real conflict.
Muilt closes by G P C Syitmex on Mon Lis for Avjisland Apia Taica and Sag Fran town on the Aeon at 3 p m for Cooktown Wayislaysland and Gulf ports via Brisbane Maritimar 3 45 p m for Dunedin and Via Melbourne per the Balsa at lous for Binur vn Melbourn per the Wild ar Tp 2 for Barstong and Nine Savage Island par the John Mies ae Spm
London report says Hal Equiron, Australian scoring champion, beat Jam Roche in the fourth round at Dublin. Roche recently faced Burns for the world title in a bout worth £600 and a £2100 staking. The match ended quickly as Burns landed a decisive point and Roche was counted out.
London Friday evening reports a contested Dundes race with Labour leader Mr. Keir Hardie and candidate Mr. Stuart facing scrutiny over promises by the rival Mr. Bilioe Young. Winston Churchill’s education and Home Rule positions are cited, with Asquith and the United Irish League backing Churchill’s Home Rule comments as satisfactory to the government.
In a London dispatch dated Friday evening reports say a number of officials were arrested in connection with the FrippheUia affair. Names include HII and Byler amid other European detentions. The seizure occurred in Wiesbaden with further activity noted in Latot and Maller in Germany.
London reports Amassaroad Koch, a basket maker from Groraromatech Saco Weimar, Germany, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife by arson and cremation. He is suspected of killing two prior wives, three housekeepers, and a son in a pattern of violent crimes.
A chaotic Victorian era advertisement claims extracts from Lanyer and Sons cure many ailments including skin issues and pimples. It promotes genuine Sasbull and Sons Extract, skin foods, and various cosmetic products. Also features Saunders Jewelers and Sydney fur services with catalogs and delivery notes.
Mr Kennedy and daughter Misa Kennedy were driving when a bomb was thrown at their carriage in Mursterpors Bengal. Aiea Kennedy and coachman Henry Kijish were injured and Mrs Kennedy is in serious condition with precarious prospects.
In London on Friday evening Mr Harold Cox Liberal MP for Preston argues the Civil Service and Revenue Departments cost 5 million pounds more per year now than under the previous administration.
A dubious health ad promises kidney cleansing and strengthening benefits from WisHER'S PHOSPHERINE with claims of ease of use and superiority over pills and tonics. It touts widespread consumption, suggests a dose of ten drops, and markets through chemists and doctors' endorsement.
Floods isolate Thames Valley towns as heavy snow and rising waters cut routes. Cables report snow across England with heat wave thaw intensifying floods. winter conditions ease only slowly. The Beal of Good Value launches a winter sale with emphasis on durable fabrics and value.
Fragmentary London report references a third azure theme and mentions the Howard Smith steamer. The garbled text implies a maritime item or shipping note with channeling and a named individual, Heardney, tied to a late Wednesday update.
Fragmentary OCR reads indicate a damaged item from a London desk about Liverpool dock developments. Names and specifics are unclear due to garbled text, but imply maritime logistics or harbor activity with possible dates or officials.
A garbled late 19th century dispatch notes an overdue steamer Frert with unclear origin and fate. The fragment mentions London and references several names and places, but many words are unreadable leaving the main event as an overdue vessel inquiry.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a gathering at a Pillaitiel club with names Bir Worfolk and Til tal'e Club, discussing medical themes, an auction or sale, and various figures including George and Mikal, with references to collection aims and inquiries. The garbled source limits specifics.
An inquest at Ashfield investigated the death of a woman named Ent Fivuau following admission to hospital after heavy alcohol use. Medical evidence cited intoxication, exposure, and neglect as factors, with the verdict listing excessive intake of methylated spirits and related care failures. George Picman, a seaman, testified about the couple’s troubled marriage of 12 years and the wife's persistent craving for drink. The coroner linked death to futile treatment, exposure, and neglect, noting possible recovery if earlier care had occurred.
Sales by auction advertise land in Gates subdivision North Botany on May 3 at 855 by EL W Horning and Company. Pledged jewelry watches offered May 7 at 11 am from 47 Pitt Street. Closer notices include May 1 auction by John P Lister and May E sale at 1 by Richards end Wranch Limited. The First New South Wales Battalion cadets attend service at St Simon and St Jude Church led by Richard Todd with address by Tector Ear Hill.
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