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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 05, 1908
Page
6
An Aberdeen driven proposal proposes bringing 5000 fishermen and families to New South Wales to establish salmon and fishing canneries. Advocates claim skilled workers, stable supplies, and export potential, with government support urged to grant passage and settle workers, wives, and children to create a robust industry.
A chaotic evening rail collision near Sydenham involved a special parliamentary train with Helen aboard and several others. The derailment caused smashed brakes and scattered trucks. officials warned against suppressing facts and urged railway authorities to learn from the incident.
At White Clifts the coroner opened an inquest into the death of Alfred Hiddle found in a shed at the rear of a hotel near Yancannia. Witnesses described a barroom assault by Alfred Hiddle and others, with Hiddle dying from base skull fracture confirmed by postmortem. The inquiry named Albert Edward Seamuizen to stand trial at Brogse Hill on August 17.
Readers report positive results from using Shelton's Digestive Tablets and Groebon’s Pills, noting relief and improved digestion. The brief mention lists names and general goodwill without detailed claims.
An old clipping advertises Bonnington’s Thish Moss as a cough remedy praising its merits and listing other products including eucalyptus extracts, peppermint cures, and a “Wire Mattress” brand. The marketing emphasizes health benefits and household cures with period language and product names.
Justice Simpson delivered a reserved decision on the divorce petition by William Low Scotman alleging desertion for over three years. The respondent urged no clear desertion, with counsel Mr Flynn arguing custody of children as the sole issue. The judge noted both parties largely desired a divorce but found no adequate legal grounds, and the petition was withdrawn after previous proceedings.
The judge reserved ruling on desertion and domicile in a NSW Queensland case where Louisa Burns seeks divorce from John Burns after years of separation. He found domicile contested and noted possible desertion but did not grant the petition, leaving the desertion question unresolved. The petitioner, aged about 16 at marriage, lived separately in Melbourne for years while the husband remained in England and then Queensland.
Newn reports a schooner Victoria from Westernport to Devonport foundered near the Shake. Captain Jameson and crew of two arrived at Port Melbourne after 30 hours without sleep or proper nourishment. They rode out a squall and rough seas, bailed water, and steered for Table Cape light, reaching Burnie and finally Port Melbourne in a battered condition. Vessel valued at £404 and stored gear appraised. claim secured for £200.
In the Wednesday mail schedule items, lines note closing times and routing for services to Anlotegnaia Mewesstie Aadlead Manapourl Ramorule and Manning River with connections via Melbourse and the Burrawongl at various hours. The notice also mentions a cold cure advertisement for LAXATIVE BROMO CHLOROFORM.
Reported by Eveadig News from the Railway Commissioners office, front protection plates placed on night services have proved satisfactory. An extra ten car capacity was added to the larger tram cars for a protecting route. No immediate changes to old stock are planned as cars are needed for daily operations. Some cars with worn interiors will be used for all night services until replacement cars are ready for ordinary service. The improvement in this batch suggests future cars will adopt the same protection. Drivers will welcome the change.
Ivan A Rosenblaum of Windsor proposes a mechanical signal system at level crossings to warn approaching trains. A bell rings and a red lamp displays Stop danger as the train nears half a mile away. The lamp bears Stop danger in large white letters to aid all, including the deaf. Professor Kernot endorses the simple, inexpensive device as potentially successful if adopted by the railway.
Marble workers in Sydney walked off the job affecting several firms including Anthony Hordern and Sons Farnsworth Stephen son Cresk and Mord J M Rowland and Company and Crane and Sons. A union secretary’s urgency prompted hurried talks with possible conference to address grievances and settle the dispute this afternoon.
This evening and tomorrow the Sydney Muffy will stage As You Like It at the Royal Standard Theatre with Miss Elst Prince and Edin Walaisley as Rosalind and Celia. Cast includes Dan Martia Stanley M'Kay Tarry Hinds Grant Cooper and G Pletcher as Orlando Touchstone Jaquet Banished Divs and Frederick. Mr Irlac Hil directs.
Fire reports from Tuesday describe a kerosene lamp blast destroying Horace Green’s Wongagong dwelling and contents, a Bleyle shop gutting owned by Thos Ketahran with no insurance, and the Newcastle bakery in Wickham gutted with contents consumed.
The H A 4 Band presents a park concert this afternoon at 4 o'clock in the Botanic Gardens. The programme includes Ober Up overture from March, Moraine Noam and Night in Vienna by Supe with walla, Weiner Bergy by Richter, Reministrates of Mozart arranged by Goffrey with a humorous sketch, The Albaum Mistrels by Knowles with grizetion, and The Lady Dendiee by Hugo Peltz.
Auction notice listing store cattle to be sold at Blacktown on May B 31 2 by A Millree and Company. Fore and tail terms and catalog details unreadable in remaining text.
May 5 execution of Earl Potres Viscount Tam Worth for murder at Lord Farrers seat Staunton near Ashly de la BaWeb Leicester Abbe. Details describe long procession to Tybira Tyhura, the hangman, and officials’ actions as the body transported to Suresoae Mell. The event drew many spectators and court figures, with Lord Farrers commenting on the spectacle.
A muddled report details trouble among wharf laborers over registration under the Arbitration Court. It notes divisions within the Wharf laborers, and a meeting where action to refuse re registration was discussed but met with limited support.
The page itemizes publications and authors including The Young Columbine by Dorothes Deakin and A Poppy Show by H B Marriott-Wesson from Angus and Robertson and other titles such as The World's Awakening. It notes a confusion of names and a line about four stories of Bass and ringers with a mention of a plan to fulfill orders and temporary accommodation arrangements by Mackernwr Limited.
Dr Laramie and Dr Tilawell dispute claims over Danyse virus work on Ardughton Island. Aboard, authorities report detailed tests, with references to virulence, containment, and potential transfers to France. The debate centers on who authorized and supervised experiments at Trouhian lab and the handling of microbes under customs acts.
The latest portrait of the Earl and Countess of Dulley and several of their children will appear in the Town and Country Journal tomorrow. A picture of the family’s private residence in Ireland is included.
A brief note describes Vortalluense and a peppermint cure advertised for colds in the Wend Woods, referencing a Gevet product line dated 04.2. The item reads like a hazy year and place marker with unnamed commercial claims.
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