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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 19, 1908
Page
4
Saturday first edition reports on Arcost Sutton Parly Sporting events with emphasis on late sports updates and notable performances. The page notes ongoing games and upcoming matchups as of publication time.
A garbled collection of memorial lines and wedding or obituary fragments. The text mentions loving memory phrases, dates like May 1 and May 12, and lines attributed to relatives, with uncertain names and scattered references to mourners and bereavement. The overall item reads as damaged memorial verses and notices.
An old promotional item urges after meal use of five drops Fisher's Bhospherine with Shlendid Mercine for regulating stomach and liver, kidneys, muscular resumatism, and a tonic to combat after effects of cena chemarty tenfold, urging not to delay.
The article from The Evening Hews in Sydney dated Tuesday May 19 1908 reports local news and notices. It provides brief items on community events, public notices and happenings around the city.
The article argues the government lacks power to form a representative body or sanction a committee and urges state governments to privately agree on laws and funding. It cautions unlimited borrowing as a national danger while warning Labour to consider impacts on education and railway services amid fiscal strain.
The article discusses rising Indian agitation against British rule, noting violent rhetoric and potential political murder. It links religious tensions with anti English sentiment and references bombings at a Christian church in Calcutta, suggesting such acts could harden government security measures and expose divisions among Indian communities.
Federal Finance argues over a proposed liberal scheme with premiers wary of long term risk. Treasurer warns of revenue declines next year and the need to balance payments by milling scale. States fear loss of purse power and insist on proportional allowances and continued partnership with the Commonwealth.
The piece discusses widespread financial frenzy sparked by sudden wealth and speculative schemes. It notes the public obsession with profits, cites a bank cashier mismanaging 770000, and observes storms and crises revealing how fortune can tempt rash enterprises and risky ventures.
Fragmentary notes describe a Millsburg case with an incase and cashier involved in an annexation of a quartar of milton. The text is unclear with garbled names and phrases suggesting disease, acquisition, and immunity concepts without clear facts or outcomes.
The piece critiques sensational war reporting from Sydney on Papua campaigns. It argues cannibalism is rare and usually ceremonial, noting the region's reluctance to speak to outsiders. It questions claims of 1500 warriors from a single village and the implied population size.
A fire at No. 156 George Street West Camperdown gutted a grocer shop kept by Miss Jane Murphy and damaged the rear rooms and upper bedrooms. Miss Murphy and her sister escaped with help after a dramatic rescue by neighbours. the blaze likely started from a light on the floor. The insured loss was placed at £125 with the Mutual office.
Dr Joe Martin foreman of the Railway Carriage Department was struck by a mail train from Albury on Monday evening. He died at 5 this morning from two skull fractures after being taken to hospital. A resident of Junee for 16 years he led the local ambulance volunteers and leaves a widow and five children.
Mr D O Connor sails for England to plead Australia’s vast resources before the Franco British Exhibition. He aims to attract emigrants and harness global interest, backed by friends though opposed by state and federal governments. He plans a public address in London.
The text appears as a garbled report noting a rock shelf incident 1000 feet below a lookout. It mentions unusual items and a description of a specimen or artifact in a cluttered weathered page with obscured names and places, suggesting a damaged news blurb or feature.
News brief notes late cable dispatches arriving today from our correspondent. Contents cover unsettled events and continuing local developments with minimal detail provided.
London reports a German informed rumor that General Bir Jan Mamilion of the Commanding-in-Culetsouihynt District visited St Petersburg to arrange an Anglo Franco Russian military convention. The Novoc Vromya journal strongly supports a British stance against German rapprochement and anticipates another Near East Convention.
The Russian Duma debates a 1 100 000 ruble loan for railway projects and anti credit measures. Opposition warns that approving the plan risks funds and national development while proponents urge immediate railway construction to support expansion and civilizing missions.
London dispatch reports Marquis Ito, Japanese Resident-General, touting peaceful Korea development by Spain to secure Korean independence and ally status with Japan. Enthusiastic reception cited as sign of regional strategy shaping Korea's future.
At the wool sale in London on Monday evening a general competition took place and prices remained firm at the improved rate.
Handbills circulate in Calcutta and Bombay urging Indians to use force to expel foreigners. A Bengalee placed a large bomb on the steps of St. Andrew's Church, Calcutta.
The Alleghany National Bank at Piliaberg Pennsylvania suspended payments. The cashier Montgomery absconded but was arrested and charged with stealing 270000 pounds, claiming money madness as his defense.
London reports Herr F C Licht's monthly beet sugar circular notes Europe produced 6,549,000 tons in the first seven months of the 107 8 campaign, down 13,000 tons from 108 7. Estimated full campaign output remains 6,549,000 tons versus 6,717,000 last year, a drop of about 168000 tons.
London reports the UK wheat deficit at 2 836 000 quarters and the Continental total at 11 245 000. Last week Atlantic ports shipped 195 000 quarters to Europe and Pacific ports 50 000. Total wheat and flour imports to Europe from all exporters reach about 1 000 000 quarters, including 432 000 from Argentina and Uruguay.
London report announces the death at Monte Carlo of Hector Fraser famed pigeon shooter from tuberculosis.
A dubious claim about Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract being superior is challenged as deceptive. The text cites court action in Victoria and warnings against inferior preparations sold as the genuine product amid consumer alarm.
London reports a meeting in Alexandria where Sir Usousand Jand Oveneys and other dignitaries urged Sir Edward Grey to sustain British control in Egypt and press for evacuation to fulfill the premise of self rule.
The Aeroplane notes a London challenge on Monday evening where Mr. Jn Nas bets the Wright brothers £1000 to settle a speed and distance contest with aeroplanes.
In London bar silver hovered around 25 0d per ounce on Monday evening as market quotes showed a standard rate. The session reflected stable demand with little fluctuation in bulk silver pricing.
Mr. David Ti Stead, amuralist to the Pisherira Department, has long studied NSW crustaceans. A collection from the United States Navy Museum in Washington features 66 specimens and maps, including a large prawn and unique nacreous features from the Anglatic Ocean depths explored by the Albatros.
A fire in Balmain soon after 11 o'clock broke out in unoccupied stables on Gladstone Street. It rapidly spread to an adjoining four room weather-board cottage. the fire brigade arrived but a hydrant was unavailable. The hotel and contents were totally consumed and a fireman was injured from a wall collapse. he was treated at Balmain Cottage Hospital for shock and facial injuries.
An old advert claims a dove stops coughing instantly and promotes a miraculous cure. It touts Tul medicine and related cough remedies as superior preparations, asserting rapid relief for ailment symptoms.
Fragmented ad promises free post cards for readers who send their name and address to a doctor in Australia and mail a coin or payment to a medicine company. The garbled text mentions cartoons or paintings and a return post, with a box address in Sydney.
Alm report details unclear readable fragments about a local event involving celebrities and a group named de Wiendif Groed. Principal names and exact places are not legible. Further clarity needed to identify persons, organizations, and location.
A damaged text fragment discusses a legal case on whether a postal servant's gratuity is governed by the Commonwealth or by state law. The excerpt references Lord commissioner roles, the Constitution, and a judgment involving the Government of New South Wales and Commonwealth authority over public service retirement payments.
A garbled account describes Mr John Paria in a tram robbery near Parramatterou Ashfield. The piece notes witnesses on a crowded platform and mentions a Central Station scene, with references to relief for Reid Riopwatnh and Albers and a nurse from Nang thee tovureigns.
The Parramatta Local Court ruled on hotel closures affecting seven establishments in Parramatta. Hotels named include the Pareener Late Hotel and Oriental Hotel with September deadlines, plus others in Parramatta North and nearby streets, all set to be cancelled within three years from the order.
The Arbitration Board widened its decision on the miners strike at Airiy rar Lithgow. The award sets the mining rate at about 14 percent above base pay.
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