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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
7
Brightest 40 most interesting items from Australia and New Zealand with illustrations. Multiple editions listed for Monday through Saturday. Times show 12.46 pm for second edition and 2.0 pm for early sporting. page counts and edition numbers mentioned.
Sydney May 13 1908 report notes Mr Price and Mr Vient urge immigration while Prime Minister Deakin warns there is little land for settlement in New South Wales. He hopes land will be prepared for a large number of white immigrants, cautioning traveling premiers may misstate facts and mislead public opinion.
An extended critique of land settlement for immigrants in New South Wales, arguing farm workers and small capitalists face unequal access. The piece denounces government lease rates, argues for tangible inducements over myths of land ownership, and contends political rhetoric misleads aspiring settlers while noting Labor and Deakin’s leverage in public debate.
Mr Peters M LA urged support for G B Holt in Rockdale, attacking the 2150,000 yearly income tax. He cited education, railways and settlements as better uses for funds, arguing the tax was immoral while noting the tariff profits and federation context. He warned against continued taxation by a government with an overflowing treasury.
The text discusses CBS plans to remove the quarantine station at Broken Bay and the potential impact on municipal boundaries. It notes uncertainty over the purpose and possible objections, and questions federal willingness to fund a costly relocation amid defense concerns and weather protection facilities.
The text argues about naval quarantine measures and the strain on North Head facilities during a maritime epidemic. It favors temporary extensions to reduce pressure and notes public drawbacks from the station's location, including less access for yachtsmen to a nearby beach area.
Reported gun running in the Persian Gulf era continues as an English cruiser seizes two vessels tied to arms for the East Indies squadron. Abdur Rahman’s regime punished weapon makers while Habibullah then plied arms routes, with Kabul arsenal output waning but smuggling now easier. Large quantities of rifles ammunition and gear move toward tribal areas and India’s frontier.
The Botany borough hearing on land valuations revealed that actual land prices are often below assessed value. Owners argued for lower rates, noting that rates now include improved factors and show a tendency to push prices up from real values. Officials expect future assessments to move toward use value, potentially reducing council revenues.
A Melbourne meeting between pastoralists and the Australian Workers Union seeks a settlement on wet sheep issues. The debate covers wool quality, drying methods, and claims damp wool damages. Despite tests and theories, no method yet proves absolute satisfaction, leaving the problem unresolved.
A damaged clipping discusses Eucalyptus extract products with claims of superior quality and careful manufacture. It mentions legal questions and sworn testimony about protection and alleged deception, referenced to a court case and exhibits tracing to a Segreame Court session.
This terse entry notes a late cable update received today from OCB. Details are sparse and no names, dates, or locations are clearly readable in the fragment. The notice likely signals a delayed transmission pertinent to ongoing coverage.
Report from Laporte Indiana describes a farm unearthed remains with a doctor alleging a man’s hair found among victims. Witnesses saw a man Lamphere fleeing the Tarim house as crowds gathered. thousands visited the scene amid sensational talk of a murder syndicate.
In a turbulent Kennington Oval match Surrey defeats Derbyshire by 10 wickets. Australia’s Murabal excelled with seven wickets in Derbyshire’s first ten overs, while Marshall claimed 12 runs and Gye took several wickets. Marshall’s overall season form stood out with 1066 runs and 11 fifties across 54 innings, while his bowling yielded 24 wickets in 14 matches.
In the Vortalygre district at midnight a clash occurred between Portuguese Guards and Epaniah troops. The fight spread toward the mountains with both sides suffering multiple deaths and wounded, including several women among the casualties.
London dispatch notes 764 foveations in Russia in the first quarter of the year. The brief item situates the statistic as a notable count of executions within the period, reflecting ongoing punitive practices in the region while summarizing the foreign update for local readers.
London racing notes show several top horses with equal favorites in the Derby field on May 34. August Belmont's Nu Norman and W Walker's de Walto Engle are at 2 to 1, while Barclay Walker's Primer and the Due of Portland's Primer at 100 to 1. Derby hotels Primer Royal Meal Elm Twist feature in the Newmarket Stakes set for today.
Tuesday evening report says Italian gang the “Black Hand” threatens Hetty Green, the financier, demanding £1000 to spare her. Detectives guard Mrs Green’s London residence as investigators monitor the case and await further developments.
Bar silver prices in London for the Tuesday evening session show notable quotes across key bars with traders noting firm demand and a cautious tone as markets await further cues.
The Washington House of Representatives approved amendments from the Senate to prohibit racetrack gambling in the District of Columbia. The District, under federal oversight, lacks state-like sovereignty and relies on presidential appointments and Senate confirmation for its governance and legal framework.
In a noted paragraph from a recent issue a claim was made that thefts were committed by a man posing as an official from a central department. The authorities say all telephone workers and linemen now carry badges and must show them on demand to subscribers.
London report notes opening of a new brick shop titled Tha ool tales with a 9 to 10 percent decline in cloning rates of luwt perica, reflecting market changes and local trade activity.
An inquest opened by the City Coroner investigated the death of Loula Guyomard a sailor from the French mail steamer Ville de la Cidal who fell from the yardarm during a routine task. He landed on the wharf and drowned before rescue. Doctors found compound fracture of the right arm and multiple broken ribs. The verdict was death from accidental injuries.
London dispatch reports the Star of Japan steamer will be pumped following a collision. Details unclear but admiralty authorities monitor the vessel for damage and seaworthiness.
Tuesday evening Dernbare, head of the German Batonial office, is in London to study British administrative methods ahead of reviewing German spheres in Southwest Africa and British South Africa.
Fragmentary OCR report notes Newtown streets in bad condition with aldermen citing negligence and municipal concern. Officials mention possible further investigation and reporting to the mayor as issues were discovered amid messy conditions and debris.
London Tuesday evening reports Australian and New Zealand Mortgage Company 4% debentures closing at 100, Dalgety and Company 4% debentures at 100, City of Sydney 1 0% debentures at 100, and Melbourne Metropolitan Gas Company 4% debentures at 100, dividend ex. Other listed stocks remain unchanged.
Fragmentary OCR reads about a score or event titled Above the Average with unclear names and figures. References to Bivins, Hugon, Tellering, Dia, Overevata, and Beck of Petre appear amid noisy text. Unable to confirm full details.
A garbled OCR page fragment mentions youth, dreams of love, and engagements, with references to an Engagement Wing of something named Tamets or Gemigns. It includes stray names like A. BARNED Graney and Cullen and hints at a social or bridal notice style column.
Bemuel Bvreit and a young accomplice pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary and theft at Sydney arcades. A detective linked their activities to forged orders and a prior England conviction. Judge Docker jailed the pair, warning of life as habitual criminals if reoffending.
A coroner ruled the death of a young boy named George Royre as alcohol related. The child died at the Children's Hospital Camperdown after being found asleep and smelling of rum with a bottle of spirits on the table. Medical evidence cited convulsions caused by alcoholic poisoning as the cause. The coroner advised parents not to leave strong drink within reach of children.
A Liberal rally at Keparah School of Arts drew a large audience in St George where Mr Wood answered questions while Premier Mr Wade faced disappointment. The discussion covered taxation remittance figures, private enterprise protection, minimum wage, and land surface rights granted to a company for workers housing, framed as in the public interest with Labor critics challenging us.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Rose's Celebrated Eve Lation and various eye remedies or products. No clear event, person, or organization is fully identifiable. Summary relies on the few readable phrases about eye afflictions and products.
In a harbor collision near Goat Island the Lady Carrington and tug Warung damaged. The Warung sprang a hole in the seaword as the Lady Carrington backed toward it. The Warung was beached at Goat Island while the Lady Carrington laid up for repairs. inquiry underway led by Captain W Murden.
A carpenter named George Willis M'icoamel died after an attempted jump at Coogee. Eyewitnesses describe his fall from the cliff edge at Macquarie Itroy and the failed rescue by bystanders. Police inquiry continues as investigators recount the events and recovery efforts.
Ralston of TV Upper Port - whet reported jewellery theft on day 6 with several items stolen. Detectives G and Brown pursued the case leading to arrests and discovery of four lots of jewellery hidden under shelves. Items valued around 100 pounds, dealer Featon in jewelry faces charges with Agnes Hodzoo and Guy Malston linked. Court proceedings ongoing with police and detectives reviewing the theft timeline.
Willem May, described as a middle aged man, faced Judge Dockt on charges of receiving and theft involving a small quantity of goods. The jury found him guilty on the first count and guilty on the second, with a remand for sentencing.
Fragmented notice describes a visit by Les Winister for Works to Broken HU on May 22. It notes a death of Mrs. John Glasscock, aged 91, and a public meeting at Cootamandra passing four resolutions protesting a pew hospital on a town reserve. It mentions a health board plan to add a percentage to water rates.
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