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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 16, 1908

Page

15

Memorial notices and obituaries from a 19th century page

The column compiles brief in memoriam entries for parents and relatives, including Napier and Parades families, with dates around May 14 to May 17, and messages from spouses, children, and grandchildren. It preserves reverent phrasing and traditional memorial sentiments amid garbled OCR text and misspellings.

Iite Sholadaw, Chen Joue Johnsen Mmowas Erhiger M/Gawain Mor Mgowar Hriiger siGowan Alice Burp Londer Laas Tia Goa Atana Asia Rer Winder Goomie Freniem Lorton Uae Mary Ann Alan My

Early Rising Bill Obscure Drowsy Debate On Daylight

An Australia oriented essay discusses adopting Southern European work hours with dawn start and midday rest. It cites a proposed British measure to shift clocks, aiming to gain more daylight for work and recreation, noting medical and educational support but acknowledging social resistance and overall impracticality.

Europe England Bel

A Proposal to Fix Holidays in the Calendar

The author moots moving Christmas Day from the calendar and fixing holidays to named dates. A 62 week year would place Easter as a movable feast, while February would include a Leap Year Day. February 28 would be fixed, with Leap Day between February 26 and March 1. Almanacs would be simplified and holidays set for Monday.

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Dublin Car Row Reflects Irish Temperament And Protest

A Dublin debate over motor buses threatens the historic sidecars. Critics argue the new vehicles clash with Irish identity, while writers recall songs praising Irish milestones. Protest may extend to organized boycotts and political groups backing local drivers.

Dublin Buest Talroay Sinn Fein

Love and the Law in Dakota Public Flirtation Ban

A commentator mocks a Dakota law barring flirtation in public places, questioning what counts as flirtation and how officers could enforce it. The piece suggests defining acceptable venues for socializing and notes the difficulty for jurists in proving intent while pondering the fate of couples near harbor shores.

Dakota Dakots U.3.a

MANNERS ABROAD IN A LONDON POLICE COURT

A London police court case portrays a Frenchman charged as unruly, with the magistrate joking that his vivacity mirrors an Englishman under the influence. The debate touches on national stereotypes and the caricature of both nations in comic stages.

London Prenchtian Tipey Bruce Seber

Fragmented OCR headline from unknown local page

Readable text is sparse and garbled with no clear event names dates places or organizations. The fragment lacks enough facts to identify a person team or outcome for a coherent news card.

Cable News Dispatch From Our City Today

A late cable update arrives with terse notes from local operators. Details are incomplete but indicate ongoing efforts to relay fresh information to residents and agencies.

Another Native Editor Arrested in Bombay Case

London reports the editor of a Bombay weekly urging Home Rule for India has been arrested in Bombay for sedition. The brief item notes the arrest underscores tensions between colonial authorities and nationalist presses.

London Evonne He ‘Qefarail Bombay Roesting India Ben

Dublin clashes between car drivers and busmen escalate

London dispatch reports serious fighting in Dublin as car drivers clash with bus crews over London brews. Authorities report numerous injuries and extensive damage across multiple areas before calm returns.

London Dublin Becausné

Incomplete Catholic Clergy Note At Rome London

Fragmentary text references Dr Kelly at Rome and London on a Friday evening. Mentions Archbishop Kelly, rector roles, and a trial college at Remy tres, with unclear dates and titles. Contains several garbled names and positions, limiting precise reconstruction.

London Bis Michael Kelly Benedict Chureh Sidary

Canadian Independents discuss future standings at New York meeting

At the Canadian Club in New York, Me Jualice Longtey of Nova Scotia predicted Enala would become an Independent Yale in all lanes with Great Men. James Bryce from Washington attended, expressed strong assent, and James Longley left the room.

London New York Jualice Longtey Nova Scotia Enala Yale James Bryce Westleh Weadngton Jancine Longley

Britain’s Aim and Naval Expenditure Debate

London observers report on Sir Grey, Britain’s Foreign Affairs Secretary, stating Britain's aim is peace but naval spending depends on other powers. He argues the navy must stay strong, as independence and security require credible forces amid global rivalries.

London Ube Sirwea Ward Grey Grst Bricain

Morocco Crisis Seen in Berlin and Paris Ambitions

German efforts to mediate Morocco clash with rival sultan Mulai Haji and allegiances to Tangier leaders. Envoys claim Mulai Haji governs all but coastal towns while Germany seeks influence through the German Morocco Society and Count Tattenbach. French reception abroad unsettled. Berlin and Madrid mediation tours planned.

London Frida Abdul Asis Toeia Mulai Tecenthy I Berit du Germany Tradije Nexo Pluye Mulal Haji Mulal Hada Morocco Ben Assi Tangier Bertin Count Tattenbach Algeniras Fresch Berlin Paris Malal Hard Madrid France

London Wool Sales brisk with strong crossbred demand

London wool sales saw Bunloose steady Taare in demand at 5 percent above opening rates while Merinos rose occasionally by percent. Yesterday's sale produced Sunnyside 84 Maneroo 19%44 Asheron T44 Etabearl 54a Avon 114d Kapatos 114 with prices varied and notable activity across crossbreds and merinos.

London Sunnyside Maneroo Asheron Etabearl Avon Kapatos

Parliamentary election results in North Shropshire and Newport

A London Friday evening report states results in North Shropshire and Newport. Stanler of the Unionist party wins with a majority of 61 over Liberal opponent F Weslean. votes 6828 to 4277. In another contest, a majority of 146 over Nailsea is recorded with 048 and 4622 votes respectively.

London Olhe Vanancy House of Commons North Shropshire Newport Stanler Unioniathy F. Weslean Bia Wis Hranler Wellcom Nailsea Palling

Above the Average, Tadaemy Glare Rave

A fragmented OCR reads a remark about a performance or person named Rae and a praise style about being above the average. The readable text hints at a theater or show review with names and evaluative terms but lacks complete context.

Despairing Frenchman’s Death At Grand Crystal Hut

A French man, about 28, shot himself and his body was found Friday at Clarencée Street near Grand Crystal Hut. The letter to the coroner describes his failed search for happiness, his travels under an assumed name, and a note of despair. He wore a blue silk suit, lace shoes, white shirt and collar, and carried a suit of clothes noted in the descriptions.

Bin Ha Grand Crystal Hut Clarencée Street Aelter Renda Pen Tuey Laforrelle Ove Vin High China

Fire at Granville church destroys new building

Fire broke out around two o clock this morning at Moly Trinity Church Granville. A night watchman warned Granville and parish fire brigades but the church could not be saved. The fire is believed to have started in the vestry, and the church insured for £80.

Moly Triniey Granvill Granville and Parra Rmitia Wules

Settler Burnt Out In Roaring Blaze Near Bathurst

A disaster near Kincara, 18 miles from Rock Forest, reports a dwelling destroyed and possessions turned to ashes. Murphy and a young family escaped a scorching fire as roof timbers collapsed, and a baby was rescued from the flames amid general destruction and loss of personal property.

Bathurst Baturday Kincara Rock Forest Lomiatus Utinn Pe Orleivatys Urough Bpark Amd Murphy Euiliver S duMewlty Kitchett Weaphy Warn Bullane

Man Drowned At Manly After Nightfall Incident

James Davidson, a Moyte employee and member of the Union Book, fell into Manly water from the wharf after William Sly hurled a lifebuoy. Sly swam after him but could not reach in time. Both were hauled to the wharf. Davidson was taken to Manly Cottage Hospital Morgue after two hours of futile resuscitation.

Davidson William Sly Sly Tir Hall Manly Cottage Hospital

Bar Silver Quoted in London Trading

London Friday evening bar silver stood at 3a 0-164 per ounce standard. Market notes indicate a steady session with slight fluctuations as traders weighed supply and demand factors in the precious metals market.

London

Kauri Gum Sale Report and Cautionary Eucalyptus Ad

London Friday evening markets show 718 kauri gum cases offered with only 160 sold. prices set, while Sander and Sons promote their eucalyptus extract as superior due to experience and careful maintenance. The notice warns against deceptive preparations, citing legal action in Victoria and several past deaths linked to internal use of rival products.

London Basler Sander and Sons Sandrr Supreme Court Ctoria

Fisher's Phosphherine Kidney Ailment Remedy

Kidney ailments warned by patent medicine ad urging use of Fisher's Phosphherine to cleanse and strengthen kidneys. Claims warding off diabetes Bright's disease and backache, touts overdosing avoidance and easy administration in a drops form. Names Paul Chetalete and small town references appear vaguely.

Fisher Bmalt Goat Paul Chetalete Toe Tome Himes

Yaunders Sydney’s Lending Jeweler Catalogue Ad

The ad touts punctual and accurate clocks, urging readers to visit before making decisions. It highlights marble clocks and durable designs with various price points and references Saunders as a lending jeweler and silversmith in Sydney.

Ering End Snamnasijon Ree Fc Prem Anking A. Saunders Rydney

Fragmented list of names and numbers from a drawn Tats page

A dense OCR fragment lists numerous names, places, codes, and numbers without clear context. It appears as a scanned ledger or lottery-esque tally with scattered proper nouns such as LANA, NANNY, Ganymede, and King Paul, interspersed with repeated alphanumeric tokens and city-like terms.

Doncaster and Sydney Big Prize Winners Listing

The following show the names and addresses of prize winners in Tattersall’s competition at Doncaster and Sydney. Winners include Togo ridden by WY McKepsie from Charters Tombs, Quesneland, £4000. Legalto ridden by Jo Williams, Otago, £1330. Aboenice ridden by KW Littley, Hobart, £700. etc. Additional Sydney entries note Cup run at Randwich with 40,000 bidders, and prize totals such as £1200 for Dorothy Derres and £1000 for E J Cary care of We Jaynes.

Tattersall al Wick Sydney Togo WY M'Kepsie Charters Tombs Quesneland Serond KW. Litley Maley Hobart Tastasia Concalia Sethe Eydney al Randwich Agri Piru Garou Dorothy Derres Breckiaburat Fivbbo N.S.W Ecard Terian E. J. Cary We Jaynes Corvo Manly N.E.W Aberaver J Freatand Trevalizm Tamnania

Man's Hand Amputated in Factory Chapoutter Accident

A worker at Tooyal factory in Wagga lost his hand when it was drawn into a chapfoutter during work at the government settlement site. He was rushed to Belmore Private Hospital after the incident, with only the arm remaining.

Wagga Tooyal J. G. Fetches Garise Gobhewumbal Belmore

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