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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 26, 1908
Page
4
A fragmentary obituary column notes the death of a person aged 31 at Starion-atrect. Lumpen listing mentions initials and a partial name, indicating a local death notice with incomplete biographical details and date.
The text references Mercantile Mutual Insurance Co Ltd and fire and accident insurance terms, with unclear phrasing about cash distributions and a named or misread individual. The fragment hints at a five year period and a potential claim or policy note involving a person or entity, but details are uncertain.
The fragmentary page item notes the date November 26 1908 and references Stones or Stoney events in the Evening Aes edition. Limited readable text suggests a local or community note or brief public notice without clear names or actions.
A fragmented summary notes Cabinet strategy on the deficit and program for the session. It discusses labor platform alignment, tariff and protection questions, the Tr on Bonus, and potential referendums on constitutional amendments. It highlights negotiations with Commonwealth and New South Wales, and forecasts cautious progress on iron industry support and wage standards.
The text argues the government must quickly resolve lease disputes with certain parties and tackle urgent matters. It urges swift action on the Federal Capital question, the Iron Bonus Bill, and electoral administration reforms. It cautions Mr. Fisher to move decisively to avoid delays and political pitfalls.
Head master Jamna Rinkard proposes shifting from prize abundance to merit based honors at Petersham Public School. He suggests certificates and wall plaques listing half year distinctions to curb pot hunting, reduce bribery, and create a lasting archive. The plan aims to honor effort, not purchase, and soften the loss of prize value.
The Blue Book cites British India covering over a million square miles with 35 million people, 21 per square mile, and a death rate of 37.8 per thousand. Deaths rose to 7,852,000 from 5,117,000. plague deaths fell to 286,000. Revenue from British India nears 75% of millions, with expansion into almost millions. British-administered native states total 622,000 square miles and about 3 billion population. The piece argues for exploiting vast, sparsely populated territory for production and strategic defense.
In London on a Wednesday evening the Unionist press attacks the Licensing Bill as an afterdark plan to review public hours and secure liquor rights. The Pall Mall Gazette calls the Lords a barometer of public opinion against the proposed measures. The Daily Chronicle backs a 2 penny rate on land values yielding £22.5 million, while the Daily News imagines a 27 million annual rise in taxes to fund similar aims.
The Amalgamated Society of Engineers plans a major meeting to press for a hearing on the Commonwealth’s variation of the railway workshop wage award before vacation. District officials say the railway commissioner promised the award would be observed, and members fear penalties if wage conditions are changed mid hearing.
A bill introduced by Mr William Wield of Dublin proposes drawing up rules for marked meat including fresh and roasted varieties. The measure aims to ensure meat sold in native markets is properly identified. Plaid, vice president of the National Meat Traders Federation, also leads the Irish Cattle Traders and Stockowners Association.
The British Empire League forms a committee to promote a London memorial to Captain Cook. Members include Lord Blyth, Herbert Ramuel, Under-Secretary for the Home Department, Sir John Cockburn, Admiral Fremantle, Sir Wendy Percival, and Sir Frederick Young.
London dispatch reports Haitian rebels capturing and executing General Lacomla the Minister of the Interior in Hayti during a midweek rebellion.
A rustic claimant named Sand Cure from Lone Island U A promotes sand as a universal remedy for indigestion and other ailments. Reported by America’s press as a curious but dangerous idea, the sand is said to be eaten raw or sprinkled for cats and children, drawing skepticism and caution about its effects.
A London- bound steamer Sardinia from Liverpool to Alexandria carrying 209 passengers caught fire off Malta. Many passengers jumped overboard and drowned, mainly Levantines and Maltese.
The Dunlop Rubber Company in Sydney considers organizing a three state cycle relay from Adelaide to Sydney. The plan aims to enlist Commonwealth military backing and expert riders to cover a route via Core, Gambler, Casterton, Ballarat, Melbourne, Albury, Goulburn to Sydney. If feasible the event would occur around Easter with a route touching Melbourne and Sydney districts.
A disastrous boat accident at Port Macquarie claimed three lives yesterday afternoon. Victims include Thomas Porteous of the Royal Hotel, his daughter Hy Rosenbaum, and Charlie Brodie. Survivors and rescuers faced a strong tide as crews aided by three men pulled bodies from the water. Efforts to locate missing persons continued amid shock in the community.
London wool sale results show keen competition at full opening rates with strong American and Continent buyers. Merinos dominate demand while crossbreeds vary. top merino and crossbreed prices show notable gains, with American purchases and Yorkshire activity disappointing.
Sydneyite’s house of Mr. R Wootton at Eprom was entered by burglars. Jewellery valued at £500 was stolen. The victim is Dick Wootton, formerly a trainer in Sydney and prominent owner. His son Frank Woottos, a noted jockey, is praised as an associate.
Notice states the death of Charles Bethell, a prominent shipowner, in London. The announcement highlights his standing in the shipping industry and notes his passing as reported on Wednesday.
An antique ad lists Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery promising cures for coughs and colds. The garbled copy also seeks old books and prints for purchase, mentioning China ware, engravings, libraries, and book sellers with scattered, unclear phrases.
The New Tasmanian Cables of London reports Chinwick Bas prepared for Australia with two Tasmanian cables manufactured by Sinmans Brothers and Company Limited.
An informal Queensland exhibition opens in London at the Strand showing Queensland-made products. Agent Morace Bresing-fir Morace presents the display featuring items from Ge Freese Brith Bahl ao.
An OCR fragment advertises Peak's Mosquito Lotion and a malt extract product labeled Coenwell's Extract. It mentions children and a generic Pant Pre ao phrase, with unclear payoff or quantities.
An American schooner named Kingdom Yacht Club of Portland Maine is reported near Port Jackson with a party aboard. The vessel, 16 C and 252 Thames inches, reportedly sailed Cape Horn route from New York, weathered storms, and anchored in a bay later named Bend nul Bay.
A 17 year old domestic servant Mary Ann Chappelow faced forgery charges after attempting to obtain £4 from Sarah Thorpe using a baseless bank cheque. The court heard details of the alleged plan, family involvement, and doubts about Cheques’ authenticity as evidence was reviewed by Magistrate Honsideon. Proceedings continued with a ruling pending.
A garbled report lists Tattersalls sweep winners tied to the Melbourne Cup events, mentioning numbers, entrants, and locations across Melbourne, Sydney, and other names. The fragmentary OCR yields names, places, and sums with unclear coherence.
A garbled OCR style list presents many odd place names and scattered terms. The fragment mentions teams or places such as New Zradash Cte and Mount Aircanna, with stray words like prize and reconit appearing amid incoherent letters and numbers.
A garbled OCR layout records the Sandhurst Cup results and mentions a large subscriber count. It lists names, numbers, and scattered place markers, with numerous distorted terms and stray letters, rendering the final details unclear.
The Central City Court in Tarlinghiest faced delays as Judge Cohen fell ill, prompting adjournments to hear two applications. Three judges will preside over the resumed session after the illness disrupted the featured Mathecumenne MF Bireau matter and related appeals.
The Royal R.A.A. band will perform at Hyde Park with a varied catalogue including overtures, cantatas, and selections from operatic and light classical works. The program includes marches and overtures by composers such as Bert Backe and Denizen.a with works arranged for a Parisian audience.
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