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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 11, 1908

Page

6

Sydney Lord Mayor's Annual Pageant Proposal Sparks Debate

Alderman Lindsay Peompsce tabled a motion for tomorrow's council meeting to hold an annual Lord Mayor's procession in Sydney. Proponents say it would attract crowds and money. opponents warn of costs and politics. The proponent says Sydney could gain prestige and tourism value, while critics question funding and purpose, noting potential distraction from other civic needs.

Lindsay Peompsce Ctr Bydney Thor Tyre Dix International Sydney Dex Melcure Council Preas

Unseen Assault Hurled in Sydney Hospital Ward

An unprovoked attack occurred at Sydney Hospital Macquarie Street where a patient was struck from behind by a man in the ward. The assailant fled through the building, prompting a chase by staff and bystanders before being captured near the Water Police Station.

Sydney Hospital Wza Rom Dunks Mint Justice Separtmnt Gallagher Jordan

Fall From a Bridge Fatality near Farramatta

Frederick Hearsey, 42, orchardist of North Trde, fell from a railway bridge at Farramatta while observing a hunted train near Perramatie. Traveling from Bourke with a woman and horse, he exited to inspect the horses and slipped from the Black Bridge to the road 30 feet below. He was taken to Perramatta Hospital in critical condition with suspected spine injuries and shock.

Prederick Hearsey North Trde Farramatta Bourke Womin Perramatie Hormen Black Bridge Ana Perramatta Flozpital

Fire at Smithfield destroys shop as third blaze hits same store

A Sunday morning fire at Cartera sire Liverpoot treet Banisbield gutted the main building and destroyed stock. Three alarms brought Constable Landers to the scene. Losses include 2000 insured, 700 stock, 80 hoody store, and 100 AzLures. This marks the third incident at the same store.

Cartera Sire Liverpoottreet Banisbield Constable Landers

The American Fleet Brings a Turbulent Proposal to View

A scrambled report describes H T aia proposing a landing from ships to Berhor with Captain Cook and team. They reach Eeplamade beaches but are attacked by begirianals. Cook’s party is captured and fed. A football match and a tax funds dispute follow amid political friction and charity appeals.

H. Taia Manly Captain Cook Robey Eeplamade Paris Cook

Tenders Accepted Today for Public Works Projects

Tenders were accepted this morning for new public works across multiple sites. Includes removals and renovations at Wards Now and Coast Hospital, improvements to Public School Summer Kid GA Longs, painting at residences and quarters, repairs to jetties and police stations, and construction of a storage dam and water supply reticulation. Notable contracts include Woolgoolen Bay jetty work, Mittagong water scheme, Dorriga road projects, and Kempsey district road works with listed sums.

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Duty of solicitors in Commercial Causes Court noted

In a morning application before Mrs Justice Pring the duty of valuators to disclose all documents was highlighted. The judge warned that any solicitor withholding documents would face serious professional misconduct implications, given the court’s order for full exchange of materials between parties.

Commercial Causes Court THE Duty OF Solicitors Chambers Justice Pring Hin Hohor Auch Cape

Axeman's Accident At Work In Hurstville

Joseph Fretas of Hurstville, a well known axeman, suffered a painful injury while dressing logs for wood chopping. A glancing cut severely damaged his wounded limb, then another cut re opened the same area. He sought help and was confined to his home for several days due to the mishap.

Jowph Fretas Hurstville Thanes Bia Mowe

Robbery at Nav Byl Hey Residence Targeted by Thieves

During an inmate absence, burglars entered Mr. Frank Typelt’s Alfred Street home in Nav Byl Hey. They stole a tobacco box containing £7,100, take other items, and gained entry by forcing a door.

Babur Frank Typelt Alfred Street Bylhey

Federal election anticipated report to chief electoral officer

The electoral registrars of the Commonwealth are asked to report whether each office has stock of all classes of lsc forms and prints. Chief Electoral Officer to be informed if these are capable of supplying the main and public prints. The West Australian police have ordered signs for the campaign of John Picharine near Trem Colreary before November.

Lsc Atectars Macce Torad John Picharine

Sydney Mayor and Commission Eye Greater Sydney Plans

The Sydney Improvement Commission faces moves toward a Greater Sydney concept. City leaders urge a Mayors' conference to shape policy for metropolitan areas and suburban municipalities. Alderman Cole backs a government appointed commission to advise on unified planning and action.

Clebs Cole Reyes Commission Mprove Neue Hastis Magen Ain Oply Ares Plotaed Greater Sydney Opin Hhat Mburban Eepelise Ecva A. Centerroles of Mayers Yatepevare Onne Iber Waterloo

Balmain Coal Mine Conference Sparks Wage Talks

A meeting of Balmain Colliery officials and miners discussed wage adjustments tied to selling prices and the South Coast mines. An all-round 10 percent rise, effective January 1, plus a 3 percent bonus on repairs, was noted, with underground and surface hands seeing different weekly hours and a plan to review hours and pay next Thursday. The mine aims to raise output to 600 miners and shift to new haulage gear with an aerial tram and chutes to the funnel of coal.

W. Aushman Sy@uar Harbor Collieriea T. Davey Inverdant Williams Scretary T. Bridarick Illawarra Coal Miners’ Association Ibs Jas Balmain Balmain Collery Aner Sagen Maanager Sokehill Cell der Aiure IRDAF Ibn Aram Hogarta

Robbery at a Pyrmont Hotel in Sunderland Hotel case

A robbery occurred at the Sunderland Hotel on Harrie and Mix streets Pyrmont. A crime during Sunday saw £90 10s stolen from a bedroom drawer while the Hermes and George Brooks were away. The thieves forced the drawer open and escaped with the cash.

Sunderland Harrie Mix Streets Pyrmont Hermes George Brooks

Fatal pea rifle accident in Binalong kills 11-year-old

Three boys rabbit shooting on the premises ends in tragedy as Dick McIuvray, aged 11, shoots himself through the heart and dies instantly. The incident occurred Monday in Binalong, prompting warnings about firearm safety among youths.

Binalong Dick McIuvray Ad Sentary

Constipation Remedy Claims Restorative Benefits

A dubious advertorial piece touts Dr. Tedian Rewels as a perfect remedy for constipation. It claims the product cleanses the bowels, stimulates the liver, and improves digestion, promising relief from headaches, fatigue, and general malaise, with warnings against dangerous habitual use.

Wahie Masaew Lee

Antarctic expedition letter from Mawson on winter quarters

An Antarctic message from Cape Rows aboard Mon Erebus reports Mawson and companions near winter quarters after failing to reach Wing Edward VII Land due to dense pack ice. The hut erodes, stores are ashore, summer conditions bring risks of severe cold, and one sled skin is already shed. They hope to return around THU.

Vetter Douglay Mawson Shankleton Adelaide Cape Rovds Mon Erebus Antarctica Wing Edward VU Thore South Australia

Challenging a Councillor in Warringah Shire Court

In the Simmons Division of the Water Police Court William T C StIntosh of Brookvale applies to show cause why Thomas bourne of Magiy should not be ousted from the office of councillor of the Warringah Shire. Grounds include misdescribed land ownership Queenacliff alleged alien voting and informal ballots. Hearing adjourned to morrow.

Simmons Water Police Court William T. C. StIntosh Brookvale Thomasbourne Magiy Warringah Taylor Fishbourne Moriarty H- E. M'Intosh Queenacliff Emily Rebecca Fishbourne Blawitty Aon. Burnett C. Hirsch

Postal tenders accepted in Sydney for telegraph and lighting work

The Postmaster General accepted tenders from Reno Hungerford for supply and delivery of 30 metallic circuit telephones for Victoria at £45 18s 7d each. G Smith and Brodham offered city parcel cartage and pole erection rates. A railway room lease at Sydney station for five years from August 6 1906 was approved with £250 annual rent.

Reno Hungerford Pilestreet Sydney Victoria G. Smith Parkes-arree Campardons Xuburta Séib Gowt Ian Broiham Crackwell Jesse

Empire Day at Waterloo Seeks Public School Fair

Empire Day activities planned by the Waterloo executive committee led by Mayor Rosa and Alderman Danke. Events include a May 15 program at Waterloo Superior Public School with patriotic songs speeches by local men, a noon gathering, a Sag procession, and later sports at Watering Park. The mayor offers a best essay prize on The Commonwealth in relation to the Empire.

Waterloo Rosa Danke Whitehuret Swasheer Wateriog Park Eiris

Presentation at Randwick Town Hall Evening

A crowd gathered at Randwick Town Hall on Friday for a presentation led by Sealopner with attendance by MLA Mtr. David Btorgy and local members. The event honored Senior-Sergeant Gargea for his duties while a testimonial fund was discussed by Messrs Coulter Hogan and others with James Dachnan serving as honorary secretary and Mr Strachan as honorary treasurer.

Handwick Sealopnerbeen Eola Abd Geid Vangie Soreent Erin Be Mtr David Btorgy Gargea

Axe Swinging Record Falls at World Meet

Dick Morcion set a new world swinging record by lowering the mark by two minutes on Saturday. The event featured an aged axe weight of Sib wack and shed along and wetl. The crowd cheered as top contenders competed in this outlandish display of strength and timing.

COBAM Dick Morcion Ideal

Across the Mountains Expedition to the Blun Range

A detailing of Greer Blisland and companions march from Tasmany on May 11 1814 across the Blun Mountains between the Wetter River and the River Grose. The party endures harsh scrub forests rocky ridges and scarce water they camped hunted kangaroos collected some track marks and native huts before turning back June 1 returning to their homes in good health.

Greer Blisland Blun Grose Tussany Bisalend William Charlae Weuworth Lawson Tour Avryanit Ovedos Bhat Ches Sia Aberth Lacy Buss Ly Mountain Mount Banks Nepean Pula Vandelef Leres Fagland Ney Llory Arent Ibemerlyen Dart Ascemt Nxt Kay

Ryde Complaint on Local Government Bank Payments

Officials examine how council funds paid by postal note into the bank incur charges and seek permission from the Works Department to change banking practices. An inquiry by Mr McKay at the Water Conservation Board reviewed the Bald AU Sore trust power and its impact on debt management and revenue.

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Alderman Taylor speaks at Reckdal rally in Labour era

Report covers Alderman Taylor addressing a Labour rally aided by Mr Levy and others. Levy emphasizes government work, criticisms of Carruthers era, and Labour’s stance on employment and public duties. Speakers include Mr Hurley and MP James, noting rally support and alleged missteps of previous administrations.

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