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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 10, 1908
Page
5
Melbourne report states in federal parliament Mr Deakin announced his resignation then motioned to adjourn. Mr Fisher the Labor leader moved to strike the rest of the words the amendment carried 49 to 41 showing government defeated. Deakin proposed a Thursday adjournment and it is understood the ministry will confer with Mr Fisher and Governor General regarding formation.
Johnson, a fair youth from Redfern, faced a riotous conduct charge after a Saturday scuffle in Hyde Park near Market Street. Constables Anderson and Kelly witnessed the incident. a fine of 10 shillings was imposed in default seven days.
Harold Mildwater of Linden Court Castlereigh street faced a Water Police Court summons for driving on William street October 5 at high speed. Charles Cole testified he was knocked down and dragged after seeing the car at 15 to 16 miles per hour while returning from a boat trip. Nelson said the car carried several people and appeared to be under the influence of stimulants. witnesses described drinkers in the vehicle. The driver was sober, but others were intoxicated. The case adjourned to Tuesday.
Rain has fallen over the catchment area of the metropolitan water supply. The Water and Sewerage Board will visit Cataract Dam next Monday, joined by the Fire Brigades Board. They will return to the city in the afternoon.
Arthur Henry Ashcroft seeks a writ of habeas corpus to regain custody of his son from Harriet Jones and her daughter in Albury. The applicant, a grazier from Warr Wara, states the child has lived with grandparents since infancy and has not seen his father for four years. The rule was granted returnable on Monday for proceedings.
Inérum showed strong form in the Castlereagh street billiard championship, lifting his score from S268 to S467 in an hour as Memmott rose from 4826 to 495. Lindham produced partial breaks and later added 64 124 and 104 with 90 on the red, while Memmott posted a notable score.
Frank Anderson Carter a dentist of Mittagong petitions for dissolution of marriage to Caroline Anna Carter formerly Pyle alleging adultery with co respondent Alfred Dale a barber. Trial covers cruelty allegations, prior separations, entry to the home with Stacey the milk supplier and Dale, a clash over marital rights, and accusations of poison plotting. case ongoing in court.
Governor-General presided at the Federal Executive Council meeting in Melbourne with all ministers present except Chapman. Afterward Mr Deakin conferred with Lord Dudley for about forty minutes before leaving with His Excellency. No public statement followed.
The Nicholmon Street baths at East Balmain faced possible destruction when the paddle steamer Newcastle backed hard into the Josefa moored at Adelaide Company's Wharf. The force fractured piles and shook the building. two young sisters inside prepared to flee as the vessel beached near the sea wall.
The Oddfellows' Sports at Mount David drew a large crowd yesterday. Winners included E P Atkins first in Opening Handicap and Sheffield Handicap, Ford first in Bievele Race, R Turner top in Old Buffers' Race, D Arrow in Members' Handicap, and J Hanrahan plus T J Hanrahan taking Local Race wins.
Constable Ebert summoned Edward Thomas at Water Police Court on a charge of playing two-up in Kine's-laws Woolloomooloo on October 21. About a dozen youths played near 6 pm with sentries posted. Thomas, slower tossing coins, was identified. He received a fine of 20 shillings plus 3 shillings 6pence costs or a week in gaol.
The Rock Choppers who chose prison over payments ordered by the Industrial Court are free again. The Public Works Contractors Association paid the fines, and about fifteen members met with the Sydney Labor Council and Rock Choppers Union at Trades Hall to discuss resuming all rock chopper and sewer miner contracts. The employers offered to have fines paid and prosecutions withdrawn if workers signed an Industrial Court registered agreement to maintain prestrike working conditions for two years. An immediate settlement was not reached and negotiations paused for further talks.
Victoria and South Australia resumed the interstate clash in Adelaide with Victoria posting a total in their first innings as M Kenzie, Warne, Ransford and others contributed. O Connor bowled superbly taking multiple wickets, while Laver and Saunders led South Australia’s bowling efforts with several key figures scoring and fielding tight.
Reports from Moorefield Trials list Gipsy Jack Condwctor and Theusi with Virgi ninan among entries. The Associated Racing Clubs approved licenses and a Rosebery booking for a Nov 2 meeting. Burns Johnson fight tickets go on sale next week. Weather cleared for Falien regatta with wins for Ponnelly Carragher Whaleboat Ruby's crew and others. Bowral meeting yielded a dead heat Fairy Lass Zaptor in Wollondily Han Micag with Rivlehawk and Cansar winning other handicaps.
Thomas Nava, a wharf laborer wearing a dented head bandage, faced No 1 police station after drunkenness. He struck Constable Toohey in the face and also assaulted a boy injured earlier. The court gave Nava one month of hard labor, noting the unprovoked nature and his wife and family.
Gladie Olive Wilson pleaded guilty in Darlinghare Sessions to stealing in the dwelling of Davia Silberman in Sydney on August 1. The girl, in straitened circumstances, had a bootless state with a pair of shoes and other goods taken. Judge Backhouse showed leniency, suspending a 12‑month jail term on good behavior and a £2 restitution to be paid within six months.
The Cooma mail train derailed at Queanbeyan when it ran off the points at 4 am. An engine and two trucks were derailed. A breakdown special, with Inspectors Griffin Moore and Yates, cleared the line by early morning. The Cooma- bound service was delayed about three and three-quarters hours. In a separate rifle match at Katoomba, the local team lost to Millthorps by 31 points.
Two brothers Edward Garton and Samuel Garton of Cowan Creek faced Water Police Court charged with placing a heavily weighted net across Smiths Creek, a Cowan Creek inlet, in October. Inspector Latta testified the net, weighted with lead and stones and holding bream and trevally, was seized. both defendants claimed the net was hauled, not across the opening, with witnesses describing the heavy weighted gear and its placement. The case adjourned until Friday.
Cloudy conditions with showers in the north east and warm inland areas with northerly winds. Rainfall reported across New South Wales with varying amounts from Byron Bay to Mullumbimby. Coastal towns show mixed sunshine and showers with cool changes coming through later.
Police report a man named Levy, a passenger on the steamer Wyreema from Brisbane, is missing. He was last seen near Sydney Heads on Monday as the vessel approached.
Tender Board of the Public Works Department opened bids this afternoon for many projects including general repairs to a rifle range at Richmond, additions to Delegate Public School, erection of a manager's collage at Experimental Farm Yanco, excavated tank at Guigeng, and repairs to the post and telegraph office in Leichhardt.
Private cables report London closing prices for copper tin and related shares with Copper at £64 0s 0d per ton and Tin at £143 0s 0d per ton. The note lists numerous company and block quotations including Broken Hill Proprietary North Broken Hill Mount Malley and Barrier copper among others with rising and easing movements. Sydney Adelaide and Melbourne markets reacted to the gains with mixed turnover and several mines and brokers cited in the quotations.
This afternoon the Opposition held a meeting at Parliament House to debate the censure motion and other party matters. Mr M Gowen was absent. The Premier is expected to be asked early in the Assembly proceedings when he will take the motion, and the evening is anticipated to be lively.
Farmer's displays on Market Street feature Wallaby Kid Boots described as special value with every pair priced at 18 shillings sixpence. Boots made on improved American lasts, offered in half-sizes with leather lining, plus a range of cool comfortable fancy vests from 7 shillings.
A Sydney firm reports receipt at Fremantle of a consignment dated London October 18. The Australian portion is to be prepared for delivery on Wednesday or Tuesday, with shipment onward to customers in Sydney.
Focal weekly auctions at Sydney Wool Bazaar combined at Bridge-area sheds attracted strong competition from a full room of buyers. Prices showed little change from last week’s opening bids, with some finer wools selling in sellers’ favor as Contingentes showed very strong demand and top greasy prices reached around 14 shillings and 4 1/4 pence for select lots.
The body of Patrick Kinne seta, an Oman and former Junee stearer, was found in his room at a house in Pinetreet Parra matta Tk. The death, believed heat apoplexy, followed his last sighting Saturday around 7 20 p m. He was an elderly pensioner, native of County Carlow Ireland.
The page catalogues late ship sailings and arrivals from November through December, noting freights and routes for White Star Line and other lines. It lists vessels such as Britannia, Melbourne bound, and London departures, with arrivals at Melbourne, Sydney, and ports like Cape Town, Durban, and Aden, plus a report on the White Heather collision and recovery.
In a registrar court session Charles Henry Mylee vests against George Hunt as part of a sequestration order. Official assignee W A Palmer reports the petitioner’s claim invalid due to lack of solvency. Caroline Dunran’s meeting closes with public examination concluded. Creditors’ petitions list George Stanley Littlejohn and Albert Littlejohn, John Mowatney, M Enveys Street, and Michael Birwighwm among others. Voluntary sequestration granted for Ellan Habib and C F Lloyd. A deadly wire accident near Oban results in deaths and injuries.
Fragmentary notice honors Wadeele who died at Muswell. Family and friends express grief and enduring memory. Includes mourners, mother, secret, and local names. reads as a brief, unpolished obituary fragment.
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