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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 10, 1908
Page
11
In a Sydney debate on women’s progress and university reform, leaders urged expanding the Senate to include women and broadened education powers. They argued for life tenure changes, increased funding, and a more liberal endowment to boost public higher education and practical training across New South Wales.
Geores Miller, a 50 year old hawker, died at Sydney Hospital from a skull fracture after a fall from rocks near Mosman's Musgrave Street Wharf. Dugald Mlachlan reported seeing Miller near rocks. a fish basket found nearby. Constable Montgomery conveyed Miller to hospital where he died.
In Lismore Circuit Court Judge Jonge Cohen presided. Vincent Hiskins and Albert Brown, youths, faced charges of assault and robbery against Henry Carns and were remanded after pleading guilty to one count. Beth Jones Mill sentenced after convictions for prior offenses. Ruby Meskill, a young girl, faced accusations of stealing clothing and articles from Ada Florence Sillick’s Rosebank residence.
The Sailors' Home at George-sireeeforth will be inaugurated Monday under Cantala Kerr supervision with an official ceremony planned for Wednesday. The institution is about years old and has recently undergone extensive building renovations.
The forecast notes fine weather in most areas with northerly to inland winds by Monday and rising temperatures. Frosts reported on highlands with some clouds along the Nora Coast. Earlier notes mention exceptionally cold conditions, snow, tail, and rain yesterday, followed by a shift to warmer showers and ongoing crop growth as showers continue to affect vegetable crops and general farming.
October freight movements show arrivals from unnamed companies and routes including Scotland and Hart. Departures list multiple ships and destinations with notes on ports and transit details. The fragment mentions agencies, timing, and vessel movements in a terse military or maritime log style.
The share market notes a Friday London decline in spot prices with copper indices showing some resilience. Private cables cite falls in European copper quotes while Sydney and Melbourne sales detail varied bids and firming activity for Broken Hill Proprietary and related miners, with several firms listing prices and buyer offers across multiple blocks and regions.
A fire at Nyngan convent school likely started from a spark in the roof laundry area and spread to the music room where two valuable pianos were heavily damaged. A typewriter and smaller items were damaged as alarms drew a crowd and the central fire brigade contained the blaze before it reached the school door. The building was insured for £40, with the piano and typewriter separately insured.
Dorma esvond led a burglary at Mr Rosenthal’s pawnbroker shop in Sucses- Bnet. A watchman and two constables caught a man inside after a window was forced. The building showed beet broken into and parts removed from a dwelling above. The suspect was remanded after court.
A preacher at a Chicago mission meeting parallels a biblical tale to appeal for forgiveness as a distraught mother asks for help with her baby. The scene erupts in confusion as a bystander weeps, and the crowd confronts the preacher over blame and support. The incident centers on a leading local figure and a fragile moral debate.
The Melbourne wool sale at the Market Exchange in Melbourne was postponed, with the season to proceed as usual at the Market Exchange on the coming Tuesday. A special meeting or sale procedure will be considered by Greenburch Im and Pangier Mere Ltd regarding memorial arrangements.
John Schetes, 47, was admitted to the Soltney Hospital after being run over by a sulky on Mon day. He sustained injuries believed to be fatal. two men travelling in the sulky fled. Police inquiries led to the detention of two individuals who appeared before Water Force Court and were remanded pending further action.
The Non-political Industrial Union rival to the ALSEA plans to ballot under the Liduiterial crops act and has submitted its application. Mining dine cars will meet this union conference to discuss wages separately from other unions. The Non-political unions seeks broad inclusivity under the Sods plan and offered consultation with the Associated Unions, though prop was not fully advanced and a joint conference seems unlikely.
A Gloucester district coal discovery prompts investigation as workers report a major seam near the Avon river. Officials question the rock and shale content, while a claim emerges that the find may be for foundation use rather than immediate coal export. Local reports note shifting details and uncertain quality.
A fire destroyed a single room cottage owned by the Railway Commission near Kogarah last night just before 13 o clock. Fire brigades from Kemiran and Meridute attended. fumes were heavy but water hydrant supply proved inadequate. Origin of the blaze is unknown.
The steamer Cavanba, reported off Fria Gay with a damaged propeller, arrived in Sydney Harbor this morning. The Bra ztda captain and crew guided the vessel safely, with the tow line slackening near Trial Bay. The Britannia prepared to take on cargo and ship butter from Byron Bay.
Revenue figures from the Net South Wales railway show a total for the week ending October 3. Receipts match the same period last year with approximately £1900 recorded, reflecting the week’s takings and comparing to the previous year’s figure of £2021.
Fragmented OCR reveals a Sydney produce sale listing items such as potatoes turnips and wine with scattered names like Sheldon and Savo La. Trade activity appears mixed with references to carriers and possible advertisements for health or beauty products.
Incomplete OCR yields a tangled report about a Garbled meeting with references to places and figures. The text mentions spectators, a mile long event, and various names and standings, but many terms are garbled, making core facts hard to confirm.
The Hedtern Cycling Club staged a 29 mile handicap event on the Homabesl-Grasille Green course. Final results show 19 riders started, with various penalties and times noted, including top finishers and prize allocations.
A person was found in Centennial Park near Circular Quay on Friday evening. Authorities indicated no further violence or casualties from the incident and called for safety on the popular lakeside area.
An awkwardly worded report covers lawn tennis events at the Recreation Ground, noting weather, entrants, and matches. It mentions All-Comers Championship, singles events, and notable players with incomplete results and several scores such as 6 2, 6 2. The piece lists handicaps and entries for various classes and refers to Davis, Carter, and other named contestants in a dense, error-filled account.
A garbled OCR text chunk lists dental items, addresses, stamps, and various ad snippets. It mentions a dentist Mackat, Buena Central, Howard Smith Co. Ltd, and multiple stray phrases about postage stamps, packages, and odd catalog-like entries. The readable facts are sparse and inconclusive.
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