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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
4
In memoriam notices recall several relatives with memories and dates around November. Messages honor Clara Rebecca, Clare Rebecca, and Conner family members, with loving tributes from mothers, siblings, and spouses. Dates show early 1900s era, acknowledging loss and enduring affection.
A fragmented OCR note references Saturday afternoon trips and a place name-like phrase. The readable portion hints at transport or excursion planning and a cost note possibly tied to a schedule. No clear dates, people, or organizations are identifiable from the legible text.
The Sydney Evening Mail praises Mr Wade for supporting expanded Board of Health authority to combat food adulteration. It argues local councils lack vigor, urges empowering the Board to regulate adulteration, with police backing for swift action and minimal red tape to protect public health.
The passage argues that if the Board of Health can perform effectively it will mark progress for local government and public welfare. If unable, it must show courage to fulfill its duty, aiming to promote public welfare and enlightenment.
A newspaper note discusses New Zealand no-licence debates, arguing voters favor licensing despite concerns about rising drink per head. It critiques abolitionist hopes, notes publicans and brewers, and casts doubt on prohibition as a final solution. The piece asserts an absolute and growing majority support the licence in practice.
The piece argues that war and geopolitics teach more than textbooks, noting shifting capitals from Belgrade and Sofia to Tirnova and the African and Australian contexts. It recalls Sofia as Bulgaria’s historic capital and Petersburg’s rise over Moscow, and speculates on future capital moves amid colonial-era and regional changes.
A discussion of cremation gains traction as a civic movement, weighing science against tradition. While cremation may offer a practical method, emotional ties to burial, religious beliefs, and generational resistance limit immediate adoption despite advocates arguing for its efficiency and modernity.
A fragmentary editorial contrasts pessimism about novelty in reform with the ongoing women workers movement. It notes women as central to labor, references Mrs Grar and Amsterdamens in Keene, mentions attire bans, voting rights, and public agitation, reflecting era debates on women’s roles.
The passage recounts chaotic debates and protests surrounding suffrage, with references to consuls proctors and tribunes, mixed opinions among English suffragettes, and a plea for government restraint as disturbances continue. It notes Rome and London methods without clear events or outcomes.
Sydney's electric light industry shows a remarkable year with revenue expected near £1,000,000 by year end as new plant and building renovations support rapid growth. The town council anticipates higher actual receipts, while older customers of rival firms migrate to the system.
Elie Akerman aged 3 lived at 26 Womerah Avenue Darlinghurst fell from a balcony Monday afternoon. She was taken to Vincent Hospital unconscious and died Wednesday evening from cerebral hemorrhage due to injuries. An inquiry will be held.
A Bollinger Wells report notes several vessels bound at war including steamers Rosedine Urals Bor Xeiches Harold Rugelle and the schooner Alpha. The bound vessels indicate tense naval activity with multiple ships tied up amid ongoing hostilities.
The Supreme Court heard extradition proceedings against Waller Septimus Sutin charged with fraud in Cape Colony. After argument the court held the depositions supported a case of fraud and referred the matter to the Supreme Court for further action.
In a District Court action under the Liability Act the judge granted the plaintiff relief after considering the motion. The case涉及 injuries alleged from an unsafe vehicle. The ruling directs the matter to be tried in district court unless the Supreme Court is chosen, with costs against the defendant George Riley of Mingurn. Separately a separate note mentions a bite by a brown snake and medical aid sought.
A fragmented notice references Jon Wie Cunismays Cam, St sen, and Cornwell's Malt Extract. The readable text hints at a final day event or sale with unclear details and names.
London reports the current destroyer build plan proposes 16 destroyers with per-unit savings, outlining a larger 19th century battleship context and mentioning armored cruisers torpedo boats and marines within the naval expansion.
The Senate of the Argentine Republic unveiled a plan to construct battleships, torpedo boats, cruisers, and river defense vessels. The navy includes battleships, cruisers, gunboats, torpedo craft, transports, a training ship, and river vessels. Population comparison notes Argentina’s size closer to Australia.
Wednesday evening records a memorial service in Burmab for Chica Boretga Doftes. The account notes a Balkan style procession with Waleau-pu presiding and mentions a man named Mancha Goa denying being Chinese amid the events at Puy.
Fragmentary OCR recounts a canceled betrothal involving the Deke of Abruzai, cousin of King Victor Emanuel, to Miss Katherina Elias daughter of Senator Hikins, with references to Cure Margherits mother of the King and Aosta lineage, mentioning Orleans and Paris stakes in a royal marriage context.
London report of Peter Vanglin ringun, a noted philanthropist, confessing to forgeries totaling about £140,000. He faced an indefinite sentence, with possible terms from one to fourteen years of hard labor.
In London on Wednesday evening a Divisional Court ruled subpoenas aimed at Mrs Asquith the Prime Minister and Mr H Gladstone Home Secretary could not be served to harass ministers or disrupt their public duties while witnesses attend the suffragette trial at Leeds.
London trading notes a standard bar silver price around 1s 11 1 16d per ounce as evening quotes. The brief report records a steady level in the London market with no major shifts noted for today.
London a Wednesday evening report notes the King and Queen of Sweden were hosted by the Corporation of the City of London at a luncheon in Guildhall. The event showcased royal visits in a formal civic setting with city officials present.
London report states the Shah and his parliament are in stalemate as the Persian leader refuses to convene the assembly after British and Russian pressure overwhelms discussions. The article notes diplomatic tension and potential constitutional crisis unfolding in Tehran.
A deposed Moroccan sultan, Abi-él-Auis, arrives in London and is set to receive a pension of 2100 per salum and reside in Tangier.
A historic London briefing notes the visible American wheat supply at 16,710,000 bushels with calls for relief measures. It mentions economic relief as needed and references Austrian chancery channels, while a stray promotional line for mosquito lotion appears amid garbled copy.
Waller Dies and contests report from Australia and England. Waller dies in NSW rugby match, Ostord Joly to Hay, and a 19 to 1 scoreline with several tries and goals noted. Sydney University draw in another line with mixed results. Oxford, Shirk, and other clubs await fuller details. NZ beat the County, Phun Africa won, and Corkshire to play Wakeela next Saturday.
The Kangaroos, renowned rugby league team, defeated Northern Union by a wide margin. They have played 24 matches this season, with 208 points scored for and 198 conceded. Next up, Hull Kingston Rovers, a club with a recent record of one win, three losses, and one draw.
London reports that the American Amateur Athletic Union declines to recognize Carpenter’s disqualification by the English Amateur Association for fouling at the Games. The union says members cannot compete in international events beyond approved management. A cable cites misrepresentations in America about the Olympic matter, noting Carpenter forced Han an runner to turn wide, depriving War of a chance to win. Carpenter was suspended by the English body. The race was ordered to be rerun, and Halsville DA A walkover as American competitors withdrew.
London editorials respond to the Emperor's declaration after the Bulow interview, predicting ongoing struggles for parliamentary government as the press weighs in with strong opinions on constitutional reform and future policy.
A sheep wandered into a Bal Victoria church service on a Sunday afternoon. It stood near the feeding chest by the side door as the preacher recited the Lord's Prayer. The animal let out a loud hem and moved away when the pews began to stir.
Fragmentary text describing a dairy farm auction at Conpersburg, with garbled bidder names and unclear lot details. Mentions Amber Barkard, Cones, Pietarn, and a date in November. Details are unreadable due to OCR errors.
The document notes the Lord Mayor's express request related to a city appointment and orders a thorough inquiry. It mentions a remand to the Poore of the City Count and references work on Wexford Street and related sites. A surveyor’s report is to be presented to a committee meeting later today.
The Lin Brickmakers Union and the Arbitration Court at Woonoma reached a tentative deal after a joint meeting in the Friendly Service Hall. If unresolved, the dispute will be referred to the Registrar of the Industrial Court for decision. A satirical cable from Parsian tobacco concerns adds humorous context to the debate.
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