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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 30, 1908

Page

12

MEMORIAMS AND FUNERAL NOTICES FROM RANDWICK

A garbled obituary page lists deaths and memorials from May including CHUMIKETANK, SIMS, THOMPSON, and multiple notices for relatives of JAMES WILLIAM EVERS and MARY GEORGINA EVERS. It cites funeral arrangements at Randwick and Waverley cemeteries, with Directors and locations in Sydney Suburbs.

Chumiketank Hwa Tealflence Iesideniy Darling-street Rogelle Robert Uruichehank Sims Giete Sime William G. Sima Newtown Thompson Cothilt James Veh Willith Hetting Derby-toad Randwick Ylbey AP Tmneman Randwork Cettieetery Lote Baprmuad Weed and Company Munatal Directors Syetey and Suburis Tel Tie Piende Aezeriam Duicneed Punersi Sun James William Renerence Hottina Rocawick Sumas Hanilwick Langs Woo and Company Sytney Ana Siborbe Ata PO Morrow Sanday Apternogn Tet Tandwick Geawtrs Long Bay-road Wook and Qompany Puneral Dirertors Sydtegated Bublurbe Tel. Ts Harold IV Kitchy File Belored Jaten William Evers Gigisis Bubsiire Vel Taste PVEHS Florence Arel Matey Evees Mrother James Willante Redhdepre Hetitey Lakeyeed Bapewies Tu-Murow ARTE Ocheek Rendiwhes Long Bay-Rend Wo? and Company Punenai Ireetors Sydney Pearkes Tel Mestre Chas W. Clare Jane William Byers Darlesroad Rangwick Adohrow — Cunwlayaan Andwick Cometary Lory Terrond Wit and Company Pineral Sthurhe Tel Clark

Dead freight and auctions mix with ship notices and pledges

The column mixes ship freight terms for Perthshire with Durban Capetown and London routes, listing cargo and passenger class rates. It also advertises an auction by A G Jenkins for unredeemed pledges, detailing numerous jewellery, clothing and household items grouped by sale date and category.

Priday Thamm G. Jenkins Hin Rome W. B. McFarland Wilks Wateh Dew Bent

Political Burglary Stop Remittance to New South Wales

Premier Mr. C G Wade vows high court action over withheld May revenue balance to New South Wales. He accuses Commonwealth of illegal holds, warns of concerted state action if funds not credited by Monday, while Sir William Lyne faces scrutiny and legal defenses. The dispute centers on Surplus Revenue Bill and federation constitutional limits.

C. G. Wade Mc. Wade Treasury Commonwealth W. Lyne House of Representatives Federation William Lea William Lynehen High Court of Austratia Deakin Wm Lene Sir John Forrest West Astralia William New South Wales

Early Morning Attempt to Break into Bootshop

Two men attempted to break into George Hilton’s bootshop at 49 Liverpool Street. Constable Hussey pursued after hearing breaking glass, capturing one suspect who was remanded to Friday on a charge of attempting to break and enter. window damage noted at the shop.

George Hilton Liverpool-street City Hussey Mr. Hilton Sussex Street

Weather on the Coast Brings Fleet Barbound

The coast air eased but many ships remained barbound at northern ports. Vessels Hocklily Our Jock Ketch Candidate and others were stuck at Nambucca Heads Foreater Bellinger Heads and nearby harbors. Harrington reports Electra and Kincumber unable to regain.

Hocklily Our Jock Nambucca Heads Aleda Shannon Alfred Fenning Galgalba Forater Rosedale Zelma Harold Premier Alpha Rozelle Australia Alma Doepel Bellinger Heads Harrington Electra Kincumber

Town Hall Railings Debate Sparks Support for Removal

Alderman Evan Jones and Alderman E W O Sullivan voiced strong support for removing the railings around the Town Hall. They argued the railings add cost and useless beauty, noting Hyde Park removal successes and claiming proceeds could cover costs.

Evan Jones Evening News Town Hall Hyde Park E. W. O’sullivan

Prospects in Yass District

In Yass district the weather shift since April end brought over an inch of rain then heavier showers. Grass is shooting rapidly and stock feed is fair despite occasional frost. Depastured stock returns from the mountains as ploughing increases. crops sown early are promising and rabbits are scarce due to drought relief. An extra inch of rain would improve winter pasturage prospects.

Yass Fm Thia

Death by own action at Singleton shocks community

John Joasph Deakin, 46, committed suicide at Kirkton on Saturday. His body lay in Kelman’s orchard beneath a hedge with a double barreled gun nearby and an empty cartridge case. the left side of his face was blown away, skull fragments scattered, brain tissue nearby. Inquest heard he’d been unwell for months and threatened self-harm. He held £144 175 M4 in Government Savings Bank and life insurance. a witness said he asked for a gun and cartridges to shoot wild ducks. Coroner recorded death by gunshot and temporary insanity.

Singleton John Joasph Deakin Kirkton Mr. Kelman Deahm

London Wool Sales Close Firm With Mixed Declines

London wool markets closed firm and unchanged overall after a third series sale. Merinos eased 5 percent, crosses down 6 to 14 d, with 126000 bales rolled forward. 87000 sold for home use, 5000 passed, 36000 to Continent, 6000 to America, leaving stock for next series.

London Dalgety and Company, Limited Cable Funday America Continent New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company. Limited Fales Winchcombe, Carson, and Company, Limited Schute, Bell, and Company Eible Jotun Bridge and Company, Limited

P. P. Board Elections Show Pastures Protection Results

In Way Melrose, West, Skene, and M Arthur earned seats while Houston and Richmond Hill trailed. The four top vote-getters were elected as directors with two incumbents re-elected from retiring members. In Goulburn, four directors were chosen with Wood and Whiting leading, followed by MAllster, Styles, and others in close counts.

Driver Drowned Near Union Wharf Identified as Michael Sullivan

The body found floating after Union Company's Wharf Barling Harbor on Friday morning was identified as Michael Sullivan a cab driver recently living on Franklin Street Glebe. He was last seen by his brother Thursday morning and appeared in his usual spirits.

Union Company Barling Harbor Michael Sullivan Franklin Street Glebe

Steamer Airlie and Malaita sail from Sydney for Singapore and New Hebrides

Mesars Burns Philp and Company dispatch two steamers from Sydney on Monday the Airlie bound for Singapore and the Malaita to New Hebrides via Lord Howe and Norfolk Islands. Passenger lists include Rev and Mrs Boyd with three children on the Malaita and numerous individuals aboard the Airlie headed to distant ports.

Mesars, Burns, Philp, and Company Sydney Yis Airlie West Circular Quay Singapore Vim Ports Malaita Fuderal Wharf Darling Harbor Oon New Hebrides Lord Howe Norfolk Islands W. Cruger Crowe Wilkinson W. H. Cardale Rolleston T. Groves

A Fettler's Death in Muswellbrook Inquiry

In Muswellbrook a magisterial inquiry into the death of railway fettler James Burns heard how a tipping trolley on a temporary track caused the wheel flange to mount the rail, spilling earth that struck Burns in the head and sent him down a stone embankment. The coroner ruled death from paralysis due to brain and spinal concussion, an accident.

Muswellbrook BE. Bowman James Burns Railway Fettler Burns

Land Seekers Ballot Waara Blocks in Gundagai

The Waara land ballot in Gundagai drew a large number of applicants. Bernard Keefe won a 229 acre block and Reginald Macdonald secured a 232 acre block. Many unsuccessful bidders have pursued ballots for years.

Gundagai Waara Bernard Keefe Reginald Macdonald

Quinine Cold Cure Ad Promises Quick Relief

An old advertisement touts a quinine laxative product as a cure for colds in a day. It claims worldwide use and features a signature on the box. The price listed is 14.0.

E. W. Grove

Procurable Wee Butterscotch and Others In Henderson’s List

A fragmented OCR item lists items including Henderson's Wee Butterscotch and Rael with unclear context. The readable fragments present names and numbers such as 14 and a4, suggesting a catalog or inventory note without clear action or location. Further readable detail is insufficient to confirm event or entities.

Henderson Rael

Newsagent Robert Cruickshank Dies After Ball Collapse

Robert Cruickshank 85 a Bal Malt newsagent died at his home on Friday night after attending a ball at Callan Park Asylum. While dancing with his daughter he suddenly collapsed. Dr Gordon Moffitt attended and he expired soon after returning home. Death believed due to heart failure.

Robert Cruickshank Darling-street Balmalt Cruickshank Callan Park Asylum Gordon Mofitt

Immigrants Inquiries Raise Demand For Australian Farms

Letters published by the Immigration League of Australia show many writers with capital ready to invest in Australia asking if land is immediately available. Even with recent assurances from the Lands Minister, New South Wales faces a growing demand as settlers seek farms in the state.

Immigration League of Australia Anderson Stuart Colted Kinetom India Australia

Sydney Produce Sales Report at Freight Shed

A crowded Sydney Freights Shed saw modest consignments and steady attendance as traders moved chaff and lucerne hay. Prices were firm for prime cut and grain, with some items drawing bids while others failed to find buyers amidst a mixed auction. External leases and government postings followed, noting federal vacancies for secretary to the Federal Public Service Commission and a Victorian public service inspector role.

Sydney Jie Cusignens Scott Glen Tawes Lucerne Irem Kelly Nemingha Lurene Hay Kom Por Tareworth Muhor Nemingta Derrick Straw Fomen Panpkins Dubbo Berlia Burroway Bundemar Obella Dalgety and Company, Limited London Federal Public & Vice Commission Public Service Victoria

Speeding Car Case At Newtown Court Convicts Driver

John Manson of Rose Bay faced a Newtown Court plea on charges of furious driving on Rocky Point road Rockdale May 3. Witnesses described a car speeds from 20 to 55 miles an hour. Manson claimed 11 to 15 miles. He was convicted and fined £5 with costs, pending appeal.

Newtown Po- Mee John Manson Rathiin Rose Bay Macintosh Marrickville Rocky Point-road Rockdale Kelynack Minter Simpeton, and Company Scott Robinson Curtis Spring Street Rocky Point Road Manson Witness Jarvie Hood Hubert Alwin Jones Automeatite Club London Mannon Defoniant Harry Shinner Automobile Club Fommation Reeinold Carter Dalgety Wamao Payton

The Troublesome Way of the Motor at Water Court

At Water Summons Court Traffic Inspector Trenchard charged Charles G Abel with driving a motor car near the left footpath on King Street. Constable McGannon testified he saw the defendant drive along the tramline about five to ten feet from the curb.

Water Summons Court Barnett Trenchard Charles G. Abel Kingstreet Etty M'Gannon

Man Fined Five Pounds For Narrowly Blocking Tram Line

A Darlinghurst motorist driving at about 1 pm on King Street kept to the near side while a tram followed, refusing to yield. Witnesses say the car edged the tram line at six miles an hour and was partly on the rail. The defendant, Abel Shu Company manager, claimed safety and was fined five pounds plus costs, or a month in jail.

Defendant Witness King and Pittatrecta Lime

Regulations for Licences to Survey Provisions and Matriculation

Important notice for surveyors and aspirants for licences. It details Government Gazette regulations of May 27 about registering articles of indenture, requiring evidence of matriculation or equivalent examinations. From September 1912, unregistered articles will not be accepted. Copies available from the Surveyors Board secretary. Also mentions a proposed veterinary school at Melbourne University and a railway commissioner’s note on a Newcastle installation for handling coal.

Suveyors’ Board Lapda Melbourne University Newcastle

Unequalled and Invincible Cure for Coughs and Colds

An old advertisement extols Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds priced at 64 and 40 cents. The tone imitates a period market pitch with claims of superior effectiveness and quick relief. It highlights peppermint as the key ingredient and positions the product as a reliable household remedy.

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