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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
8
Auckland trainmen strike prompts legal action and police response
In Auckland, railway workers walkout after mass discharge claims citing wrongful firing. Officials warn of potential prosecutions for obstruction as crews are replaced and police monitor the tracks. The company seeks to avert a broader stoppage by enforcing temporary service while arbitration looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Theradey
Auckland Trust
Ultimatassie
Iron Trade Hearing in New South Wales Dispute
Proceedings before Judge Heyden continued in Sydney with the Iron Trades Em ployment Association and the Amal- Famated Society of Engineery disputing piecework remarks. Attending were Messrs T B Spencer E Riley for the union and C Coghlan for the respondents as the court defined limits of acceptable conduct and urged abiding by any award the Court may issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amal- Famated Society of Engineery, New South Wales Districe
Clélinast
Iron Trades Employate’ Association
Respondent
Judge Heyden
T. B. Spencer
E Riley
Appuretion
C. &. Coghlan
dala‘Sut Union
Mer
F. Weex-Horus
Behal
Coghlan
Howe Lepa
Sydney
Umob
Howa
Sr. Long
Mortiog
Mcketing
Iiwee
Sueseo
Hodge
Wren
Howe
Mir
Spencer
Officers to India transformation under Commonwealth command
Four elected officers from Commonwealth forces are proposed for duty with the Indian Army from October to March each year. Applicants must be of captain rank or above and will be screened by commanding officers. Travel and daily allowances are outlined, with a return date to Australia and various regiment provisions listed. A joint NSW Victorian plan funds a direct Melbourne to Adelaide steam service to support this program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wybb
Commonwealth
Oficara
Jenes
Jk Penterrad
Ooore
exSarkat
Australia
Ind
Bet Kadesta
Raghnest
Corge
Amd
Vateaume
Empire Day Church Parade at St Andrews Cathedral
A military church parade for Empire Day to be held at St Andrews Cathedral in Sydney will bring 1100 troops, with seating for 1900, massed bands, and a service led by Rev E N Wilton. The event features hymns, readings, and a march past overseen by the rector and military chaplain, with a collection for hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randssen
Rydney
E. N. Wilton
St. Andrews
Wyart
Saared Edities
Euiytre Leura
Songreation
Conal
Beatles
Sunical
Jesus
Nuno Dimitia
Branford
Sin
Hey. W. S. Carr-Laith
Byrney
Prince Alfred
Bathurst-best
Waterloo betting case nets Gardiner £25 fine
At Redfern Police Court James Gardiner II was charged with raving over a werest to fund betting at the Hydreulle paddock near Victoria Racecourse Waterloo on May 12. Witnesses described Gardiner counting money and offering shilling bets, with police arresting him as the crowd dispersed. Magistrate fined him £25 or two months in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redfern Polies Court
James Gardiner, II
Hydreulle Company
Watarloo
Jostrnstiogn
Thers Wan & Recs
Lee
Garding
Clustar
Parsons
Les
Tinlendan
Gardiner
Tuo
Horsa
Witneua
Allen
Gordin
Momé
Wiioese
Witnes
Lew
Gar- Niger
Lise Blu
Anfold
Bectinet
Defendent
Cadet Rifle Meeting Results and Continued Play
Cadet rifle meeting results listed with a match for FTNOTTE BUFLS eight shot won by Moya. Several shooters from Windsor, Waterloo, Paddington, Balmain and Dulwich Hill posted scores from 1 to 72, with 400 entrants overall and two table tallies. The event proceeds to continue tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ftnotte Bufls
Moya
Trin
C. Qasper
Winder
Jon W. Hill
Waterloo
A. Cleveland-street
Cupitt
Windsor
Yi Sergeant Brown
Giabe
Garrod Hogarah
W. Pultartaa
Forest Lodge
M'Nemara
Richmoad
W. Saunders
Meleasvurga
Soremat Hatten
Balmain
W. May
Gayeral
E. Carawell
Dukely HM
Beracent A. Read
Paddington
Cadet Brosper
Katoombal
Honeysatt
Spemawood
Parry
Balmalal
Keith
Springwood
Sterom
Dulwich Hill
Milix
Birchgrave
Big Queensland cattle sale draws buyers at auction
A large sale of cattle in Queensland yesterday saw 720 head sold from a company yard. Prices ranged from £2 to £6 for different classes, with calves at foot fetching £5 to £16 and average per head around £24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narmabsal
Tharenay
Mraars
T. A
Imn and Company
Queensland
Alrich
NUE
Jrivra
Tamworth Races Second Day Summary
Race card fragments show Tamworth meeting second day with entries including Railway Hamircap, Ruby Tin, Waperwave, and Attiyana Handicap. Details are obscured by OCR. no clear results or full entrant list available.
Torches Pumped and Ranting in Woot Atgia
In a chaotic scene a group of torches interacted with a distressed crowd during a sporting event. Officials, led by W A, attempted to restore order as boos and shouts filled the arena. A local figure allegedly overcame a setback, drawing attention to the unfolding disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A
Sod Belderophan
Temperance urged for public school children debate
A deputation from temperance groups pressed for a government action to teach the effects of alcohol in public schools. Officials discussed periodic, factual instruction without party bias, noting widespread prohibition across American regions and urging clear, science based messaging to youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitlie
G. D. Clark
Prodiction Party
Et Wan
Americas
Humad
OW. J. Green
Templar
C.G.T
Grea
B. J. Braphen
Central Methodist, Mission
Cbez
Driek Avil
Hunter
Burdstt
Hogne
Clark
Hogue
Mr. Hogue
Weather and coastal shipping notices for New South Wales
Cloudy to showery conditions across eastern New South Wales with clearing west of the ranges. North winds veer to cool west and north. Fog over western districts and central tablelands. Rainfall totals and coastal observations list multiple locations including Sydney 16, Port Macquarie 9, Coffs Harbour 4, Kempsey 4, Batemans Bay 9, Grafton 47 hours of wind, and shipping reports for the City of Grafton, Miuamer City, and other steamers along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnac Morertat
New Bourd Wales
Ite Mountains
Um Lachlan
Tablalaide
Cadlelands
Kempsey
Yecarda
New South Wales
Celickula Toraing
M Polite
Bairman's Bay
Basen
Blackheath
Bodalle
Bombala
Bowral
Bare
Gabotriasd
Gouburn
Grows Gape
Jervia Bay
Ketcombs
Kurrajone & Lawane
Sydney
Richmond
Grafton
Hesdall
Blue Funnel
Malerine
Buwe
Delegates Present Faire Conference at Grand Central
Shire delegates concluded the Faire Conference at the Hotel Grand Central in Ryiney. They prepared a petition for Mr J J Lord of the Goca ura Council after speaker Mr lmga noted conference applications were refused by the Myslater. Delegates discussed convening another meeting and backed a modest presentation to lament the wealth disparity, voting to grant consent and subscribe funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lort
Loree
Albert
Lard
Wales
Shashs
Aise
Sims Premas
Exhibition Trouble in Melbourne over British Pavilion
In a report from the Melbourne press a dispute arises between Australian officials and the Great Britain Exhibition authorities over an Australian pavilion in London. The Premier and Attorney General discuss the matter, noting the building’s obstructive location and an attempt to prevent its use. The state seeks arbitration as officials admit injury but cannot remove the erection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Éabla Messiké
Wothesday
Pammle- Hloners
London
Victoria Lone
Wader
Albin
Poe
Wade
Carguthers
Ofbamsaias Erouada
Blale Ropes Hives
Gould
Biate
Duty on Firearms and Import Proof Requirements
The importers in New South Wales receive notice from the Customs Department that future consignments will require a certificate from the manufacturer noting that the gun has been tested and heated. Official proof will be admitted for present export imports, with tests in line with British standards. Some American manufacturers may supply paid certificates showing the gun has passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mo Oy Bowes
Lpporter
Clarroar Street
Sydney
Ima Anguna
Customs
de. Wollanton
Britten Poet Hounds
Futuro Consignimente
Bmrp
Faportere
Wollaston
Lady's sensational experiences near Lismore drive incident
Miss Meskell of Rinse Bank had four sensational experiences while driving to Lismore. She steered Wilson's Greek at Beahill Crossing, leaped from the vehicle, and clambered back to the bank in a distressed state. The horn was blown and the claimant’s personal effects were not yet recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lismore
Travedey
Mlen Meskell
Rinsebank
Ieta Wilson
Oll Beahill
Mise Meskell
Abe
Menwhll
Special Mining Court Newrantle Thureday Thureday
Special Mining Court news from Newrantle covers Premier and Walla correspondence about resuming the court. Minister Haydon resigns. Premier favors continuing the court under miner disputes. District ballot favored isolating strikes, with federation guarantees and potential court end if martial law cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newrantle
Thureday
Towling
Mt Ore
Feselvid
Walla
Cours
Haydon
Mt Meat
Nideol
Itr
Teyalba
Perticulariy Ae Thosy
Maya
Cort
Burwood
Hurwood
Eetstaur
Raafani
Miners’ Federation
Victorian Railway Disaster Inquest Opens In Melbourne
An inquest into the railway disaster at Stmentneen Easter Mocday examines railway operations and the Westinghouse brake company. Witnesses describe train speed and possible failures, with a focus on the Ben digo train and brake systems. Officials question officials about company interests and the Railway Commissioners role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Stmentneen
Westinghouse
Bendigo
M’arthur
Tattway
Mariner
Homebush Stock Sales Report Mixed Prices and Volumes
At Homebunh stock sales buyers penned 145 owners for a varied sale dominated by trade in prime and medium lambs and prime cattle. Prices ranged widely with prime bullocks around £9 10s, prime cows about £5 10s, and medium stock between £6 and £12. The supply included 6909 JOPair Quality and a strong forward offering of lambs and cows from multiple owners, with market expectations higher than recent demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina Trom
Fale Threa
Tiliweoo Beason
Beree Urolbere
Premantle Dry Dock Site Report Prompted
The well known civil engineer Sir Whately is in England to report on a proposed dep dock site at Premantle. He will read Dupil t Sir John Conde during the campaign. The harbor works in Kilnland, New Realant, and the Cage were discussed at dusk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Premantle
Whatalyito
England
Premancie
Whately
John Conde
Na Portis Breskeaur
Kineland
New Realant
Cage
Late Shipping Notice From Unclear Source
A fragmentary OCR notice discusses delayed mail shipping for an unspecified recipient. The text is incomplete with many missing words and names, providing limited actionable details beyond a general warning about late postal handling. No concrete dates, places, or organizations can be confirmed from the readable portion.
The Share Market Update From London and Sydney
A fragmented report shows private cables in London closed at £15 with overall falls across commodities including copper and tin. The text lists multiple market prices, private cable activity, and domestic Australian shares, mentioning Broken Hill and Adelaide, with references to exchange timings and various brokers and entities, reflecting a volatile trading day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Payne Aza
Wuyer
Mnuyt
Lurid
Cobar
Pallor
Kalevell
Pragaartler
Ladi Vanineshaw & Fist
Brokpo
Bureier
Broken Hill
Bydnay
Most Tarld
Bugar
Bugar 24 1d. der A0 2d Gireas Northern Son
Puger Te
Cotter
Adelaide
Pizet
Rpm
Wales
Sates
Sylier
Eouthlanmire
Ta Fd
Sydney
Australia
Breen
Brian
New South Walen
Queen Central
Fia
Mateos Clark
Araizary
Victory
Charters Towers
Floward Braith
Ai Pains
Doadtet and Smith
Sour Fraidt
Salma
Ronnie Dunder
Norm Encre Ges
Mountavid
Death of G Jones and Arrest of Misale Spier
Misale Spier, keeper of Bl oe yea, was charged before the Central Pasion Court this afternoon with causing the death of Groner Joana at Gydner this morning. Bail was set at £10. The deceased was seen at the Sydney Wesuits on Wednesday night in a comatose condition, sustaining a fractured skull. Police inquiries led to the arrest of James Bourkeestrort Barry Millia, who is said to have been struck on the kerb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misale Spier
Pasion
Groner Joana
Gydner
Jones
Bydney
Gite Bourkeestrort
Barry Millia
Aed Arruck
Hotels Change Hands in Metropolitan Licensing Court
In a Metropolitan Licensing Court session the transfer of publicans licenses was approved. Officials listed include Gentile, Armitage, and Sweenet and Gareper with transfers affecting three properties. Names appear in the docket, reflecting ownership changes amid regulatory review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Licenaing Cormrt
H. Tevatal Arws
Harriesiert
Uilime
Arthur FE
Witslam A. Seta
Immigrant Women and Official Pushback in State Secrecy
Fragmented OCR describes immigration agents and a state inquiry into alleged bodily and property surveillance. Officials warn against misuse, while reports claim restricted movements and coercive pressures on immigrant women and families. Strong entities include state agencies, unnamed voters, and officials.
Bears in Pitt Street Clash Encounters Sydney Crowd
In a chaotic scene on Pitt Street a group of bears caused alarm as crowds attempted to move them away from the Eyream Hall tram route. Police and workers struggled to corral the animals while spectators watched from a safe distance amid confusion and concern for public safety.
Durham Court Sale at Pamworthville Auction Day
The Durham Court sale at Pamworthville featured multiple horses listed for public auction. Proceeds and buyer identities blurred. catalog mentions include Haven by Jolly Hamping and various horses with owners or bidders such as Hacoe A. Duxyl, L. Otespet, and C. Britten, with several entries like brown geldings and roan mares among the consignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ate
Haven
J. Tintcheri
Gni
Ty Olly
Jolly Hamping
Inp
Wie Barthwick
Tate
Ba Molen
Salir Wamp
Fon
Britten
Sayer
Oecos
Sa Averaee
Biss
Gwests Received Lat? Classification Confusion
Fragmentary OCR text appears garbled with multiple misspellings and names. It mentions Regence, Tealtath See, and various unclear phrases. No coherent event or clear entities to summarize into a factual item.
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