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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
8
Fragmented OCR notes a widow settlement involving Arie Moore’s husband and the widow’s alleged next of kin. The item references legal actions, court procedures, and claims related to the estate, with names and statuses unclear due to garbled text.
Rilly Shooting and siege notes describe movements around Winthowat with Segue 2. mentions Brown column A Y and Major Paine. lists sergeants, captains, and other officers. references prices, trains, and local muster details. documents a patrol and shelling range with names and ranks of personnel involved.
Debates in the House address postal delays and forestalling reforms after extensive trunk line issues from Katoomba. Members Bowden Watkles and Swansted press for faster service and extended telegraph oversight, urging Treasury to adjust Penal Department provisions and secure funds for the year.
The fragment outlines a late share market page with odd terms and figures such as logs and prices for various items. It references entities like Gold owls, Aralien Central, and Sas Copper with unclear amounts and times, indicating a disrupted OCR of a financial brief.
The proposal outlines a new federal capital between Canberra and Yass with Murumbidgee and Barren Sack dam projects. It notes electric power from Barren Jack, a light rail or tram system, and a water supply linked to the Bravos reservoir. The climate is praised as superb and suitable for cultivation with abundant building materials.
A garbled 19th century coastal report describes a mixed sea port at Tervia Bay and nearby Sydney harbor activities. It mentions British warships, railway links, and public works plans tied to defense and commerce, with scattered references to ports, tramways, and regional development.
Describes Yass region as favorable for a new federal capital with irrigation from Murrumbidgee and Barren River, good water supply, and climate. Highlights a rail link between Yass and Queanbeyan, potential for a modern city, and Barren Jack Dam addressing water needs while noting pastoral land, soil quality, and accessibility to markets and districts.
In the State a few miles from Yass marble beds are reported and further choice may be necessary. Melbourne reports the House of Representatives debating the federal capital question with a draft district suggesting Canberra Lake Gores and other sites. Dr Deakin indicates motion possible today.
The discussion centers on whether an Act of the New South Wales Parliament or the Commonwealth is needed for Beal of Government. Mr. Deakin states he believes the correct position but resists extending Liberal NSW privileges to any county, eliciting laughter as the debate closes.
A reporter notes the Premier was not available at the Treasury steps in the morning due to all night parliamentary proceedings. In the afternoon he declined to discuss the Capital Site ballot, replying no details could be given on the area to be set apart. The scene ended with the Premier leaving amid cautious chatter.
Testimony before the Railway and Tramway Commission reveals irregularities in depot operations and conductor checks. Witnesses discuss special officers, payrolls, and the risk of dishonest fare handling as inspectors probe months of records and prior practices.
Reports say Joe Grim and Arthur Cripps are set for a fight at the Gaiety Club on the 20th instant. Pal O’Keeffe, Tommy Burns’ trainer, boxed six rounds to a draw in Philadelphia last year with Tapke. Upheaval follows word of recent defeats of Stanley Keithell, amid chatter over Jack Isansoni and Tommy Turns. Mrs M Sweeney, assistant secretary to the Queensland Turf Club, plans a Sydney visit to assess a week of racing.
Debates on site selection for the federal capital focus on Canberra versus nearby districts including Yass and Jervis Bay. Ministers flag swift action if a consolidated district is approved, while NSW officials urge consistency with existing acts and territorial boundaries.
In a brisk bumper card at Wollongong readers saw Stainin Welter a 20 to 1 outsider finish close behind Plaiden and Brankpan in a tense mile race. The Brenaway saw the field split with Plaiden favored at odds 7 to 2 and Sonata 2 to 1, with Plaiden clinching by two lengths ahead of a late push from Brankpan as trial stakes and betting markets shaped the match ups.
Melbourne report on Easter Monday Sunstibe Fest Way disaster trial ended with Drivers Mittura 404 Dolman acquitted. Jury found them not guilty of charges related to the incident.
Wilam Payne a laborer of Casing and former teamster is noted in voluntary sequestration proceedings. Petition withdrawn as Webb and Company vs. Robert Samuel Garbuli granted leave for withdrawal. filed before the Actine-Registrar in the bankruptcy court records.
In Melbourne on Friday Mr Johnson asked the Premier in the House of Representatives if he knew a certain gentleman had promised the London High Commissioner post. Mr Deakin said he was unaware of any promise or approach regarding the position.
A mutual arrangement arrived at Riss Crewe Colliery. a quasiity cavit was conducted on Thursday afternoon and work will resume on Monday.
A Melbourne report notes a press read on Whitn Australia policy with comments on exclusion criteria and immigration, amid a broader debate. It mentions Australia advancing settlement plans and collaboration between states and Commonwealth, reflecting divergent viewpoints.
A fragmented shipping notices item details the steamer Bumbala sailing from Melbourne with a full complement of passengers and cargo. It mentions arrivals, routes via Rocka Wausone and Roendale to Tonga, and lists fares, freight, and vessel particulars, including captain and ownership details.
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