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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 04, 1908
Page
8
Fragmented report from a local theater listing shows a matinee at two o clock titled A Miners Trust. Names and places are garbled but indicate a performance event at Petts Theater with an associated sale or event titled Elves Day Sale at Well Tope Park.
Evidence was given before the Legislative Assembly Select Committee on coupons. Witnesses from Anti Coupon League and coupon firms discussed face value, refunds, and potential abolition. Arguments centered on whether stores could be compelled to reveal books and balances, with adjournment to a later sitting.
A chaotic sale of unredeemed pledges and jewelry draws a crowd as items from various lenders and buyers pass under the hammer. Bidders wrestle over rings, watches, and fittings while shopkeepers list high end pieces and the crowd watches for bargains.
Fragmented readable phrases reference Tasmanian hospitality, Victorian era names, and scattered monetary figures. The garbled content mentions locations like Saint Cane, Moree, and Victoria, with sporadic notes on goods, measures, and events. No coherent events or persons stand out for a decisive summary.
Sydney Produce Sales advertises a daily live stock and produce auction in Redfern with auctioneers Gray and Co. offerings include dairy items, garden produce, and consignments. The notice highlights sale terms, seller details, and contact points for bidding and catalog access.
A damaged OCR piece promotes a British Australasian association and a London New York publisher offering guidance on deafness. It touts Pure Aural Kinetics, suggests home self help, and claims many people are partially deaf with loud noises and tinnitus.
Cadets from the Commonwanits penint cpella plan a Friday to Monday camp at Ladin Mead under canvas. Parades are scheduled for Friday at Ciralar Quay and a search party arrives at Ceirul Mail War Station. About 10 cadets per school, with parents seeking details, amid an economy policy note.
In a Melbourne Cup related hearing at District Court 124 this morning the defense noted a client intended to Melbourne Wis Hospital, while the judge referenced the phrase Melbourne Cup, indicating one participant had no race to run. The exchange featured a remark about a non-attendee and a light legal banter as the hearing progressed.
Weather bulletin notes warm inland with cloudy periods and chances of showers in the south and east. Winds drift from the west to west and a few thundery showers are possible in southern districts. Rain recorded in New South Wales over three hours ending 4 pm with readings at various stations, and generally unsettled with some light rain inland and near the coast in the afternoon.
An obscure record references Leanlicive Appumbir and Mr Hatei for Mr Leek in a legal matter connected to Fywdiets from Talsway Chumiteniners. The document mentions production of apes and a vote for a term, with financial figures including £39006 and £70000 dated July 1, 1907, and notes on water costs and related public notices.
Mr Musteed Rome died at his residence Kurraba road Swairad Say aged 86 years and was buried Tuesday at Waverter Greenery. He served in the Civil War and later faced distressing times. His friends recall a life of service and long tenure as a manager in various ventures.
Inquest into the death of George William Straart reveals a father carried hot water into a bedroom bath for the baby. The child slipped, toppled the table bath, and spilled contents onto its face and body at 44 Cumberland Street, city.
A fire early this morning in Broken Hill destroyed a house on Crystal Street, occupied by Mr Sagitty. The home was insured for £900. The article notes unrelated items about local society purchases and a literary program, but primary event remains the blaze and insurance coverage.
A lengthy, era-heavy account describes the Melbourne Cup and Derbys coverage with photographs and captions. It references photographers, the Journal’s photo spread, and images of entrants and crowds, including notable figures and events from the racing carnival.
Constables Apne and Dimand were injured in separate railway incidents Sunday night near Albury. Apne fell on the platform as a train travelled, injuring an ankle and requiring hospital treatment at Milbourne. Dimand, traveling with the party, was injured arriving by train and later treated at Albury hospital after contact with a carriage step. Both incidents are described as serious.
A fragmented notice bundle lists auctions and sales across venues in Haymarket and surrounding areas with items including jewellery silver plate pianos and general equipment. Mentions Dellwood, Batmorat Heanh, St John, and various dates in November and December with names like Arthur Rickard and J Lister among auctioneers and organizers.
A collision near Waterview Bay in Balmain involving the Lady Stary and a steamer from Perry Company disrupted ferry operations on Tuesday. Investigations focus on the accident scene at the dock where the vessel drifted and a portion of the crew and passengers were affected. authorities warn service may be suspended until safety checks are completed and the ferry resumes only when cleared.
Prisoners at Depliugheret Seadonm faced sentencing after guilty pleas. Chas. Emith admitted similar charges and faced ten years. Vaany Joteson received bail while awaiting trial. William Thus, Soar tay freery tod tlsering was noted, with a sentence later described as twenty percent of a year.
Fragmentary OCR recounts a courtroom scene with references to Major events, defendants and witnesses. Names such as Trent and Silva appear amid garbled phrases while a central incident is tied to a poultry yard dispute and a public trial proceeding.
Tayid Charrels, 25, a sailor, allegedly punched a plate glass window at Wille re Grigor’s chop shop after leaving Jabu Clary’s restaurant. The Water Potlee Court was directed to hear the case over the damage and estimated costs of £16, with further claims of additional damage during the incident.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a steamer arrival off the Betiager River from Sydney. Weather is hazy with uncertainty and a captain’s actions at the bar during high tide are mentioned, but details are garbled and may refer to navigation and safety decisions.
An old advertisement fragment touts Dr Sheldon and Bess in launching new remedies for coughs colds and influenza. It claims fifty years of experience and up to date methods by Rigors Bros the cleaners in Brava Oxford Street and 175 George al. Also mentions Havenhold and a claim about milk lacking a gold medal.
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