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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
7
A garbled description of a Sydney illustrated feature references naval and colonial displays. It mentions visitors, a Queen Elizabeth era context, and international exhibitions. The piece references figures like George and King, and frames a grand public view of museums and palace scale displays with mentions of Treasury, Colombo, and Great Britain.
A farmer, Jindra Tarmer, died by self-inflicted gunshot following a confrontation after tying to the trigger of a gun. The bullet entered behind the right ear as he attempted to kick the weapon, according to initial details from the scene.
Dismissed cases list for Waler Police Court includes Rose Shields and others. The record mentions a proceeding dated September 19 and notes dismissal of the Pat cass with reference to Payton, BM. Further details are garbled but indicate case dismissal.
Report from a South of France setting describes a deadly event where a person named St Thy is found severely wounded after entering a house. Investigators say the body later appears in a ditch as authorities probe bloodied clues and evasive locals.
The tale concerns Baron Borwer of Quonbary Place London a peer facing financial embarrassment. Debtor entered the Tapsing Civil Service in 1883 and received a pension of £12 yearly. Mortgaged estates yielded charges of £225000 with £600 yearly interest plus Dowager Lady Tormer income £600. His annual income around £600, faced bankruptcy amid liquidation hopes and scant assets.
Justice Heydon delivered judgment in the Industrial Court regarding the dispute between the Merchant Service Guild of Australasia and the North Coast Steam Navigation Company and the New South Wales Federal Steamship Owners Association. The decision covered wage classifications, vessel tonnage, and the mapping of crew pay to interstate and local service standards.
The Steamer Yonzala of the Adelaide Company arrived at Svary this morning from a journey with 50 saloon and 7 second saloon passengers aboard.
Mme Ada Crossley headlined a memorable Town Mall concert in Sydney with a strong ensemble including Mr John Harrison, Mr Hamilton Earle, Mr Percy Grainger, and M Leos Semetini. The performance featured arias and piano works, eliciting enthusiastic applause and floral tributes, with organ accompaniment by Mr J Edward Sykes and a fine chorus of attendees.
Robberies on Sussex Street affected Ponte and Holmes and a pawnshop at 167 Sunser Street. A cache of jewellery valued around £50 was stolen, suspected by the same gang. Devley was arrested after inquiries by Constables Ianahan and Best, with property recovered identified by Mr. Romehibal. The accused appeared at Water Poison Court and was remanded until Tuesday next.
A conference between cigar manufacturers and representatives of the New South Wales Cigar Makers union is planned for Spinég month to adopt a state label. The Victorian log was used as a basis for a trade agreement in the state. The discussions cover pricing for different cigars, handwork, moulds, apprentice wages, hours of work, overtime, and female employment.
The St George Regatta offers a detailed list of sailing and rowing events with handicaps and competitors. The reported entry list includes various boats, crews, and weights, detailing fourteent foot handicap and other classes, along with rowers and participants from multiple teams and clubs.
Local residents question if the council can stop ice cream carts on Sunday as debate grows. Alderman Pieerin warns the issue ties to wages and Sunday observance, while Mayor Alterman Toft cites permissions and enforcement concerns amid protests over alleged harassment and parade rules.
The steamer Hunter plans a river departure weather permitting from Newesatle and Manter River, with a short trip to Kingstrnet timer, leaving at 2 o'clock. Passengers may view several miles of scenery along the river and expect arrival about 7 pm at the destination. The professional classes are noted as being in attendance.
The negotiators urge prompt relief for suffering caused by actions in the Belt Atrufig dispute regarding Paple Works and overflow waters. Officials report delays, protests, and calls for reparation as community leaders seek a resolution with the Public Works Department and Parliament.
The Burwood district is highlighted as among the healthiest in the state by the sanitary inspector, with months elapsing without an infectious disease case. The Registrar reports for the quarter ended September 30 show 11338 male births and 85 female births, 418 male deaths and 28 female deaths, and 25 marriages. five deaths occurred despite unseasonable August weather.
A local event at Millshorpe raised funds for church activities. The Homan Catholic Church, Methodist Church, and Anglan Church each held concerts and lunch booths, generating modest totals including £6, £8, and £40 respectively.
Public sale of land allotments listed as Nash's Fate and related parcels on the Ground Mundarran Estate Coose between 2 and 9 o'clock October 5. Conducted by Arthur Rickerd and Company Limited.
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