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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
7
Brief OCR fragment cites Monday to Friday editions and early sport items, with references to first and second editions and late sporting content. The readable text offers no clear people or events. summarizes as a general newspaper snapshot of edition timing and sports coverage.
Births marriages and deaths notices recall memories of family members with dates and dedications. The column lists deceased relatives including Revliy Hamatt Mary Jane Daley and Mary Ann Fx along with insertions by children grandchildren and siblings. Obituary items reference Ireland and various towns with memorial wording and familial ties.
Jane Baikin 42 married faced Pentral Police Court for alleged theft of rings a watch and other items valued around £50 from an intestate estate. Remanded on police application until the 7th. Bail set at £200 with two sureties. William Lyne promised to polish tariff once High Court decision arrives, hindering protection measures.
A Sydney May 14 1908 report covers Mr T A Coshan's Royal Colonial Institute address on Australian irrigation. It notes climate variability the need to conserve water and the shift from pumping to gravity fed systems to distribute water from the Murray and other sources. The discussion highlights past optimistic schemes and the lessons guiding modern plans for turning rainfall into productive wealth across New South Wales and Victoria.
The writer argues that water should be used milltem near its source to maximize efficiency, warning that widespread irrigation advances depend on conserving water high in economic potency. He cites vast watersheds like the Murray-Darling and artesian basins, noting potential for population growth and national strength through irrigation and land access for small settlers, urging irrigation development as a national policy cornerstone.
A historical note argues whether schools should teach peace or support a warrior mindset, urging instructors to avoid glorifying heroes and to examine Hague conventions. It critiques aligning with peace societies and warns that peace lessons could foster hidden militarism in pupils through conflicting curricula.
A newspaper urges the Lord Mayor to broaden smoke investigations to include dust and air cleanliness. It argues clearer air would protect public health and aid business, warning that city dust carries disease risk and could be worse than smoke. It calls for a council inquiry and an energetic campaign against dangerous air pollutants.
Arable reports the German Emperor initially demurred to receiving Dr Hill as American Ambassador but quickly waived his objection. The dispatch notes that the Air theft version referenced was not Dr Hill, a noted authority.
Analysis suggests a tale of Mrs M Z ill and her husband, the Hague minister, shopping at Derbingele markets while a famous ambassador faces scrutiny. The piece argues such gossip reflects broader tensions over diplomatic pay and republican legitimacy, noting potential candidates based on merit or wealth may hinder democracy and public perception.
A report describes frequent frontier incidents between customs guards and smugglers across Spain Portugal and the Swiss Italian border. It notes deadly encounters, harsh guard practices, and peasant reprisals, with readers urged to seek frontier clarification amid heavy taxation and cross border tensions only fragments readable in the cables.
Tamworth reports Archdeacon Abbott clashing with hospital doctors during a committee meeting. Dr Walley and Dr Harris respond to the Archdeacon's sermon at St Johns, calling the sermon tommy rot while defending the hospital. A vote of thanks was passed, rejecting the charges.
Beatrice Lamb a 17 year old Biata child employed as a domestic at the Children's Home Hargrave Hargrave Paddington was reported dead after authorities suspected hysterical illness. A local doctor treated her and noted she seemed to recover before a decline prompted by misery. She had saved £25 with plans to burial near a young man at Cooma.
Brief, fragmentary notice noting a cable message received today about a bombing incident. Details are incomplete, with limited readable facts and no clear attribution or location.
London reports Major General Sir James Willcocks leads the Orat and second brigades into the Mohmand country at Gano. A cholera outbreak cripples two battalions, the Northumberland Fusiliers and the Royal Munster Fusiliers, leaving the 1st battalion of the Seaforth Highlanders as the sole guarantee of force.
A Thursday report from Ekaterinoslav describes a bold escape attempt by prisoners who hurled four bombs at the cavalry guardroom in Southern Rue Av. The volley triggered gunfire. seven were killed, eleven wounded seriously, and seventeen lightly wounded.
Germany and America meet in London as President Roosevelt shows surprise and annoyance at Berlin's refusal to engage in an arbitration treaty akin to those with the United States and Great Britain and other powers.
London authorities report deaths from plague including Bailes and Dr Wray, government medical staff at Slagapore, after exposure while conducting post mortems on a parent who died in quarantine. The outbreak underscores ongoing quarantine dangers and disease control efforts.
London Wednesday evening reports a large attendance and brisk trade at the nal auction. Boston Ro nalad Company and Joseph Balme and Company led offerings of SEPT bales, with New Zealand lots and animated bids. Compared with April close, rates showed an overall decline of about 10 percent, merinos irregular, and chetocats lagging about 6 percent.
London markets report silver prices holding near 4.0 per ounce after today’s trading session as investors awaited further cues from global markets. Dealers noted subdued activity with modest price movements reflecting cautious sentiment.
London dispatch reports Lamphere, a farm worker at Mrs Bella Guinnes of Laporte Indiana, accused of involvement in a fire murder plot. Claims allege Guinnes urged a marriage, a gold crown tooth linked to her, and possible hiring to kill the family and burn the farm. Prosecutor notes teeth and tools suggest crimes tied to Guinnes and three slain children.
The Chester Cup Handicap over nearly two miles at the Old Cup Course features 48 entries with Bet 10 and prize details. Favorite Glacie, trained by Lambton at Newmarket, runs under Sarbine Volasmit line with 4 years, while Wise Mason and Asticott also figure among leading contenders after recent success.
The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon at residence on Coulter Street. Police investigated a break in at Mr David Jones home finding burglars gained entry by forcing a side window. A bedroom search recovered jewellery valued at unspecified amount.
Riley Brothers drapers Mosare and Riley announce a large sale of bankrupt stock at their George and Bathuret streets location. The sale starts today with cheap drapery pieces and factory-priced items. Special offers include bundles and remnant lots to attract counter customers.
London reports a Wednesday event noting American wheat supply at 28,455,000 bushels, according to murret's. The figure highlights the volume available for shipment or sale in the market.
Fragmentary notice records tallow sales at Lonton on a Wednesday. Casks offered include several unspecified lots with prices around 95 and 295, with references to medium quality and reef mine terms. The text is garbled, but indicates auction-like sale data for tallow products and pricing.
A Scottish deputation addressing Premier seeks to recruit 125 blood relations among the 15,000 residents of New South Wales to join the fablag industry as independent workers. They claim the relations will travel from Scotland to work locally, though questions about independence and legitimacy remain.
Thomas Donnelly, 9, a laborer, was intoxicated in Pitt Street Sydney on Tuesday and challenged a police officer. He kicked Constable Arthur Surridge on the body as they tried to take him to the station. At Central Police Court he pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer and was sentenced to four months. He had six prior convictions for similar offences. Mr. Ernest Hasson acted as Deputy Auditor-General during the absence of the lieutenant.
London dispatch reports that efforts in Louisiana move to abolish racecourse wagering. Officials advocate a statewide prohibition, citing social concerns and potential revenue impacts.
London dispatch reports Premier HL Ht Asqarth plans to introduce in the House of Commons a bill for a uniform valuation system across England and Wales. The proposal targets equal assessment of sites and buildings to standardize rates.
A fragmented ad style claim extols Sander and Sons Eucalyptus Extract as superior to competing eucalyptus products. It cites full experience, careful manufacture, safety, reliability, and protective trade practices, though text is garbled and hard to parse.
This fragment advertises a novelty collection by Tricky Puesler featuring jokes and humor items. It hints at a public sale or display of 12 items and a promotional tie to a product line, with references to laughs and a sport theme.
The Southern Districts event concluded with strong attendance and ideal weather. Results include the Miceay Handicap mile with Tromper, Warpstat, and Litleham placing. Détiroit Bax at 6 furlongs. Gignaloy Plate at 6 furlongs featuring Ignition and Charcoal. Patrons Brace mile with Amphon and Gramax. Land grove Flutter 7 furlongs led by The Genseal and War Paint. Hetreat uakes furlongs with Singers and Straus placing.
Ingsby tate reports the running of 81 Laurence noted the Canterbury Park stipendiars steward yesterday disalsigned the horse Bis riter JH Garman and Matisen Gray for a two year term. Owner James Grer’s position was postponed for further advice while Dag st ike Union dan and Musiy wabuted were noted. a later shipment to Brighton was planned.
Fragmented report outlines the exhumation of a man named Alesanter Brows at Waverley Cemetery by order of E. Soronsi. It notes his residence in a RisKine street hotel, deterioration, a protracted fatal illness, and a postmortem finding centered on nerve inflammation linked to poisonous substances and alcohol.
A man, described as well respected, died by his own action at Curran’s after a dispute over terms. Police found him with a hole in the temple and a revolver near him. He was later identified as a former employee of the Commercial Bank Nowra. Ballina residents recall recent tensions and a fatal encounter linked to local figures and a beer-house incident.
Fragmentary court notes discuss Lord Guillamore and junior counsel clashing over address to jury during a murder case. Interleaved items report a fire destroying a house, a commission of the peace, medical appointments, convictions for assault, a strike affecting supplies, and port visits for American warships.
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