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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 05, 1908
Page
4
Deaths Burling of Stanmore and Pyrmont noted with funeral details. In memoriam lines appear amid obituaries and tributes. The page includes an in memoriam fragment and references to sorrow and family loss.
A 19 000 to 20 000 force is said to threaten Landi Kofal and Upper Bazar valley as tensions rise on the Afghan frontier. The article weighs whether Afghan troops are regular army units under Amir Abdur Rahman or clan levies likely to rise in Holy War. It notes Afghanistan’s military growth, frontier vulnerabilities, and India’s potential role in any ensuing conflict.
The report notes a court case yesterday in which a decision involved cigarettes as refreshments. It mentions the phrase smoke less, yet describes it as stillunsafe, reflecting conflicting views about smoking in the context.
A voyage aboard prompts a discussion on what counts as refreshment. The Frenchman questions whether cigarettes, treated as a meal substitute, truly satisfy breakfast needs. He argues tobacco cannot be considered refreshment and notes the term is stretched when misused.
Fragmented report on Lord Rovers and General Mutton arguments for and against compulsory military service. Mentions Deakin, Empire unity, and the need for well-trained troops and up-to-date equipment, contrasting voluntary enlistment with compulsory schemes.
A letter from Tweed Heads laments youth distress over military authorities. It claims recruits were enrolled for months without rites and accuses the department of failing to explain boyish discontent. The writer suggests options to resolve the issue and urges action.
A Timber Commission hearing cites Mr E. F. Ferguson noting that timber lands can be flooded or cleared, destroying prime stands and leaving soils barren. He argues that forests are more valuable than crops and warns that continued destruction risks depleting valuable reserves in North Coast districts.
An old advertisement promises relief from indigestion after meals with five drops of a tonic labeled as regulating stomach and kidneys. It also claims to cure rheumatism and touts a famous tonic claimed to be four times the quantity, urging immediate action.
London report alleges unconfirmed rumors of a bomb factory plot to kill the Indian Commander in Chief and other high officials. Cables claim a widening circle of bomb making, propaganda, and a ready supply of funds in Calcatta with a press campaign urging extremism and responsibility blamed on political leaders.
A garbled report notes a candidate named A. Johnson, backed by Minnesota, praising spreads of “Spread-Eagleism” and claiming a peaceful agreement between the United States and Canada. The stance draws little response beyond Minnesota, Michigan, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
An unclear London dateline reports on wartime politics with mentions of Mr Winston Churchill and the Prime Minister. Telegrams and government support are referenced amid confusion about leadership and public statements.
A ferry boat returning from church on the River Dnieper Daly capsized with 129 Russian peasants aboard. The disaster occurred near Pykhotf, causing numerous fatalities among the passengers as rescue efforts proceeded.
Melbourne based sculptors and their works are featured at the Royal Academy. Pieces by Beriar, Mackennal, Parker, and Harold Marker are noted, including Ariadne and Diana in marble. A committee chaired by the Royal Academy president plans purchases for the collection housed at the gallery.
London Times reports Brigadier General Wilt Corke visiting Landi as British troops hold the Khyber Pass amid Afghan attacks. Cautious optimism returns as leaders discuss possible Afghan incursions and the Kabul government’s stance remains passive. Dispatches describe 17,000 to 20,000 Afghan fighters crossing the border and British detachments reinforcing positions along the Landi Khana road.
An official inquiry report related to Bonet of Inquiry at Murretundi was prepared and bound for forwarding to Acting Premier Lae. Officials indicated the document would be typed, signed by the Governor, and released to the public after processing.
A serious incident at Darling Jalna Wharf when a boiler was unloaded from the White Star liner Tunic. The falling boiler struck workers, injuring several and fatally wounding Arthur Gibbons of Railway Road Br Peters. Ambulance transported him to Sydney Hospital for treatment. Two others sustained injuries and declined hospital care. London reports a New Zealand Union medical unit purchasing the Dartford for cadet training. The Lloyd Copper Mine and Barrage halted operations with 600 men laid off due to fuel shortages.
A garbled 19th century style ad touts Sander and Sons famous eucalyptus extract as a miracle cure and skin food. It warns buyers to avoid imitators and lists distributors and a street address in Melbourne.
American wheat shipments to Europe last week totaled 41 000 quarters from Atlantic ports and 70 000 quarters from Pacific ports. The round figures indicate strong export demand and regional distribution of grain supplies.
Fragmentary notice notes railway mishaps and references to stationery shops in city districts SWAIN'S in MOOR ET, with mentions of peat and Yateal products and assorted items like magazines and pictures. Unclear details and scattered phrases indicate an OCRed clipping lacking coherent narrative.
A fragmented report from Alexandria describes a sensational trial involving a man named Polite and others, with witnesses recounting alleged abduction, violence, and a revolver scene. The text also mentions Mrs Despoges, a constable Kammet, and a move to the Central Criminal Court. final notes reference city electrical lighting upgrades.
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