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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
12
A recently released inquest details a death by self harm near Coogee. The body was recovered and an inquest noted suicide as the cause with formal proceedings and public notices, including references to local officials and a letter alleging misconduct.
The Town Clerk disputes a Friday Evening News item on Sydney fish supply and alleged buyer combinations. He says the article misstates private sales and other matters, noting evidence suggests agents may act with aims to raise prices, though no formal ring is admitted.
The inquest into the death of Thomasy Kennett, owner of a passenger coach, opened in Bulls. A coal train collision on the Leah Mott and Netlucitd Coal Mining property on May 7 involved William Graham and Pryor, with testimonies noting whistle signals, the engine’s reversal, and a missing woman and dog. The hearing adjourned to Thursday.
A lively night at Paddington Town Hall featured a smoke concert by the Hand Bathe Lite-mving Crab group. Andrew Black received warm applause, and Williamson's Blue Moon Dupuy was well received. Dozens of contributors and prize certificates from the Royal Life-saving Society highlighted a full, well-attended event.
Sir Witham Lyne, a Melbourne passenger, rode Friday night’s express but did not reach Sydney. He alighted at The Roe station, leaving the train before its final leg.
The residence of Mr Waterman at Beecroft was broken into on Friday during the family’s absence. Jewellery valued at £40 was stolen in the incident, police investigating the burglary.
The Suite Military Band will perform in Hyde Park tomorrow at Spa March. Program includes Serajero Lager overture Romantique Forget St Nae tan tania Lohengrin intermezzo Stimpertal paraphrase Ariel Bach and other pieces.
Walter Cragee, a miner, narrowly escaped a falling ground at lock 10 while working at the 1315ct level. He was injured in the arm and leg but survived after the incident reported last night.
A Redfern meeting opposed a royal council plan to close the public park for a new rugby facility. Speakers argued parks must remain for recreation and working-class families, while opponents urged preserving the space for privileged use. The motion to resist was carried amid broader calls for public access and government action.
Moss Vale resident Mr. G. P. Barnleit, aged 55, died after falling from a roof at Barriowa while assisting with repairs on Mr. H. Aliitn's new premises. A wind-swept iron shoot caused him to lose footing, breaking his collar bone and several ribs and injuring his lungs. He died before Dr. Stevenson arrived from Moss Vale, leaving a widow and three children.
Commonwealth Weather Bureau forecast for New South Wales Victoria Queensland South Australia and Western Australia notes fine to cloudy conditions with frosts scattered showers in parts and variable winds. Tasmania experiences cloud and showers with widespread fine periods. A new depression is approaching the land with light snow reported at Kiandra and minor rain at Rinalong.
The Sydney Harbor Trust advances work on a new Miller's Point wharf located between the Gas Works and the end of the White Star Wharf. Demolition of former stores and wharves is underway as the trust supervises two completed docks and one under construction for NDL steamers.
Mr Spencer Percival the last lawyer Prime Minister of England served 1809 to 1812. He was shot in the House of Commons lobby by John Bel- Ungham a merchant who believed he had a grievance against Russia. Percival died seven days after the attack and the assassin was hanged.
A Friday night blackout near Castlereagh Street affected the Haymarket area when the electric lights failed. An automatic cutout caused the outage, quickly resolved by the on duty electrician. The Town Clerk, present at the May sonic Hall, was involved in the incident.
Fragmentary quote attributes the imperial flag to strength and unity and loyalty, noting its defense of industry and liberties with strong discouragement of dissent. The text also includes a health ad claiming quinine laxative cures a cold in one day and a garbled product box note.
A man named Alfred Marker faced theft accusations in a case where a windowed dresser was found soon after the crime. The valuables were recovered at an associate’s home. Marker was fined £20 and four months imprisonment with no option for payment.
Prime yellow Northern River malon sold in Sussex street with further price drops. Adelaide Wheaton and Tasmanian potatoes noted, with large shipments and a fall of four shillings per ton amid brisk selling and quick shipments.
At Newtown Police Court Anthony Krauts 16 faced charges over chokos from Thomas Privé property at Rookaie on May 14. A witness saw Franke rush a divide fence with chokos. Franks admitted entering but claimed it was for a trial, not theft. He was convicted and fined plus costs for the chokoes and related value.
A Wanders attached to Hospital for the Tezane at Callan Pare lost restraint at Circular Quay on Friday. Four patients were under care when one broke away and threw himself in front of a lorry. A wheel passed over the arm, causing a fracture. He was taken to Sydney Hospital for treatment.
The Parramatta coroner held an inquest at the gaol into the death of prisoner Thorn Hichinn aged 4, who died in his sleep on Friday night. He was serving a three year sentence for intent to commit a felony at a gold mine premises. He had long suffered from heart disease. Verdict: death from natural causes.
New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company Limited reports London brokers note lower closing rates across crossbred rafubs and merino lines. Some varieties show 1 to 5 percent drops, with firmness returning as sales progress.
An alarm at a Chinrw market gardener premises near St O'Mordan-preet Alwxunfiein sparked a pursuit by constables Whitehair and others. In a rapid clash at the Ceptra Railway station subway an assailant fled, knocked down two women, and was later identified after a struggle and taken to a medical facility for charging with breaking into Uy Chinaman’s residence.
A fire swept the Broken Hill area this afternoon damaging the broken mill and adjacent sheds. The blaze caused an estimated £290 in damage to the building and contents, with the cause not yet determined. Fire brigades fought the flames but the main structures suffered heavy loss.
The Chief Pettwar Commissionrt, Mr Johnson, moved to Rodney this morning for the express train from Melbourne. The note mentions state matters and officials including commoners, with unclear details.
A drowning death near Manly Pier is reported with details of the incident and conflicting accounts. The scene involved local workers and residents amid a tense atmosphere, with ensuing inquiries and city officials consulted.
A large fire gutted the Romex Catholic Church in Granville discovered at dawn by firefighters. The blaze spread rapidly, burning the altar, gallery, and seating as crews from Granville Fire Station worked to contain the flames under Captain Lore. The roof and interior suffered severe damage.
A dense roster of entries for the Kensington meeting includes Cinribolle Ist Aly Tockol Mine Moorefinld Lady Trina and Elntor among 14 trotting handicaps. The card lists weights and numerous horse names with multiple runners and odds, reflecting a crowded program across 6 furlong and 8 furlong events with stakes noted and entries from various stables.
Proterick Webster, 38, carter, and John Ernet Tathin 128, railway porter, are charged at the central Price Court with theft of 27 pounds of tobacco from a Drywerry bound train on April 2. Evidence suggests the tobacco was moved to a railway carriage and later hidden. the case cites a station master and a Railway Lipertinent employee as involved.
A fragment from BROKEN HILL notes a Mrs Madigan mentioning De Sheldon's Digestive Tabules as an unusual and valued household remedy for digestion and stomach troubles. The item also touts a great peppermint cure for coughs, claiming the preparation is unmatched.
A fragment from a financial page notes private company listings and share activity across London and Paris. It mentions dividends, recovery signals, and various stocks with prices and earnings context amid week’s market moves. The report references entities such as Colonial Bank, Bank of Spivey, and Austrailian market notes, detailing price ticks and notable changes.
A verbose notice describes a Diograph Lime exhibition at the Weanco eitien on a Sunday afternoon with pictures of scenery and landmarks including Circular Quay and Martin Place. It notes a visit to the Sydney Show and recruiting audience interest, with Mr W C I Anderson delivering an address as president of the NW Exhibition Commission. Also mentions Newtown Grass Pawn in Rotunda and local dressing services.
The readable fragments reference multiple individuals and places in an incomplete manner, suggesting a noisy OCR page segment with scattered names such as Shaynee, Nisalovey, Connie, Parveen, Sohail, and Bard, plus geographic hints. No coherent event or outcome is identifiable.
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