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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
4
In loving memory of our dear cousin, with lines written as a tribute. The message references a November 5, 1554 date and a memorial by James Ghdary Baar, with affectionate lines about the departed and family bereavement.
The Sydney edition notes expectations for Thursday evening events with listings and performances across venues. Readers are advised to check local listings for showtimes, venues, and featured acts. The page highlights a mix of theatrical performances, concerts, and social gatherings scheduled for the date.
The piece weighs the Democratic failures, Bryan’s return as the stronger candidate, and Roosevelt’s towering influence. It notes Bryan’s tempered image and Roosevelt’s autocratic appeal, arguing Roosevelt’s legacy shapes the election while the next four years test the presidency’s stamina against industrial power.
The Labor party voices concern over an alleged armament of police by the New South Wales Government. The piece argues the legality of arming police under an antilify law and warns against arming for possible revolt, noting the tension between enforcement and civil rights.
The speaker attacks Labor Senators for opposing a civilised government and urges them to use influence to curb lawlessness at Broken Hill. He warns the law must be upheld and suggests police presence would be justified to restore order.
A dated cable dispatch reports rising war sentiment in the Balkans with Austria-Hungary secretly concentrating troops on the Servian frontier. It notes anti Austrian currents in Russia and Bosnia Herzegovina’s control, suggesting Austria may move to force a decision or seek quieting measures amid public pressure and Russian sympathy.
A London advertiser proclaims The Original Haunted House Restorer and Ghost Eradicator. The piece muses on exorcism, ghosts, and a niche market including potential demand in Australia, noting owners’ reluctance to part with a haunting and speculating on a ghost supplier for wills.
Fire at Moree, 413 miles north of Sydney, damages the Commercial Bank and the Bank of New South Wales. The Commercial Bank is gutted except for the strongroom. Bank of New South Wales walls stand. Firefighters lacked water. town supplies connected late. About 1000 townsfolk watched as Post Office Hotel and cottages nearby were endangered. The Commercial Bank had recent additions insured for £500. Moree, on the Mehi River, has two banks, six churches and around 2,500 residents.
Melbourne notes report a clear morning for Oaks prospects with Moolisa injured and under veterinary care. Cup Day busy for Telegraph Desk with messages sent and received. A Melbourne Stakes inquiry into the horse Mak Ta registration is planned, while a race club meeting discusses horse registration rules with no final decision.
London dispatch reports Austrian leaders accelerating six military preparations and sending frontier reinforcements as tension over Servia worsens. Signals from St. Petersburg and a noted note to Turkey prompt fears of a wider Balkan conflict. Bulgarian officials discuss potential railway purchase talks with Turkey or the company as negotiations continue.
In London on Wednesday evening the Wallabies defeated Northumberland and Cumberland by 18 points to nil while the All Blacks beat Northumberland by 11 points to nil and South Africa won by 4 points all. Australia has played 12 matches, winning 11, with notable wins over Devonshire Cornwall Glamorgan and London among others.
The article notes Taft's plurality over Roosevelt in New Jersey New York and Massachusetts with a large energetic count. It mentions Bryan and Bryanite figures and hints at Democratic governors losing ground. The report cites a rough statewide tally and references a telegram from Roosevelt alongside a broad mention of campaign events and early vote trends.
Fragmentary OCR text reports a vast naval and military standstill affecting Russian officers. It references Commander of the Retillerr at Trountad and Lieutenant Ersetoft amid alleged bribery and internal turmoil. The readable content is sparse and unclear about dates or exact locations.
The article reports polling indicating Taft leads with about 47k votes as Electoral College votes favor him. New York carriers support Republican gains and Tate is noted as likely President with 254 electoral votes already secured. It describes hoped continuation of cordiality with Britain and a stable American policy under Taft.
In the Commons Mr Warsi Cox asks whether the government would consider the validity of intrapartiating legislation under colonial self rule and excluding Indians from origin governance, amid concerns over whites’ rights in colonies. Mr Buchanan replies with a negative. Harold Cox, once a professor at Mahomedan College, is noted.
London reports the Lancashire cotton operatives and employers failing to reach a wage settlement. Workers remain locked out after a ten day delay as employers refuse a ten percent wage cut a 40,000 workers affected.
London edition reports the German Emperor has begun a journey toward Eckartean for a visit with Archduke Franz Ferdinand, nephew of Emperor Francis Joseph and heir presumptive. A royal interview with Emperor Francis Joseph was noted as part of the itinerary.
London bar silver prices show a waning market with the metal quoted at 1ixInd per ounce, reflecting a muted tone and slim trading activity.
Wednesday afternoon at the Australian and New Zealand tallow sale 20 cwt lot tickets were offered with 118 sold. Prices shown included full tallow at 5s 2d, medium at 5s 1d, beef tallow at 3s 4d, and smaller lots around 3s 6d, reflecting a varied demand and price spread.
Antiquarian buyers seek works of art and books in any condition. The firm English and Robertson Lyd. Booksellers at 995 Cambridge Street, Sydney, invites parcels, libraries, and complete libraries for purchase. They accept curios, bronze, pictures, engravings, and more.
A compact report notes an unclear phrase fragment from a page item with hints of a public notice or social column. Names, places, and dates are unreadable, but the entry evokes a casual reminiscence or aside within a column.
A Victorian Supreme Court ruling supports Sanders Eucalyptus Extract as a safe, reliable preparation proven by examination. The notice warns against inferior extracts sold as the real product and notes a recent death linked to a crude preparation. Also advertised are weekend excursion details with fares.
The YMCA held its annual moonlight excursion event with preparations announced. An unnamed company note mentions a new liner arriving at Sydney on Wednesday evening and a vessel speed of 17 knots from Melbourne to Spearhead.
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