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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1908
Page
4
The readable text lists multiple edition times for Monday to Friday and weekend issues, with various sports notes and late updates. It presents a garbled sequence of edition names and times, including early and late sporting items, without clear events or names.
In loving memory of our dear child Beatrice Soutien aged 6 years and 4 months who died October 1. Resting with parents Mendaniin and Ellenhoth Soutien. Survived by Bonga and lau iyecaumman. Remembrances expressed by family in this damaged notice.
Jake Neil two year old or 20 month old son of Mr and Mrs Alexander Weish of Clarence Tuxsel died in a fatal swing accident. The rope twisted around his neck after overbalancing while swinging. Rescue attempts were made but failed.
An OCR fragment claims a search for contact to trade with Australia and New Zealand, mentioning China and groups. The text is garbled but indicates a solicitation or inquiry about Chinese goods or partners for Australia, New Zealand, and South Sea regions.
The State Government supports liberal terms for Federal Capital site talks. It favors expanding beyond 100 square miles if needed, ensuring a suitable water area, and a Jervis Bay corridor for road and rail. The Tass Canberra plan is urged to balance NSW interests with national needs while avoiding Melbourne bias.
Discussion of building an ideal capital city in Australia with a large Commonwealth land area. Debates unfold over land theory, unearned increment, and the role of the Commonwealth versus states. Critics fear delays and question tenure and federal responsibility while Melbourne remains central to politics.
A French fashion showroom dispute unfolds in Paris as a rival spy attends a leading stove maker's shop posing as a client. A woman sketches gowns while a guard detains her, claiming police handover for copying designs. The incident sparks debate over rights to mimic dresses and arbitrary arrest.
Government Statistician notes shocking infant death rates among illegitimate and legitimate babies. Poor maternal care before and after birth, concealment, and social stigma drive high mortality. Public opinion resists easing illegitimacy but action is needed to address this distressing issue.
Fragmentary report on Siberia settlement trends through 1905 to 1907 showing increasing immigration from Russia via Ural steps and potential capes for Australian farm development. Mentions poultry butter eggs exports to Great Britain, with caveats about the quality of shipments and notes on potential fertility and climate contrasts.
The article notes large transfers of butter cereals and other foods from Britain to distant markets while soldiers return home. It discusses land tenure in Russia, emigration to new lands, and government policy toward settlers. It warns Siberia could threaten food markets and impact Britain, Australia, Denmark, France, and the Netherlands.
A Fremdenblatt report claims a prerealignment pact between Germany Austria and Russia authorized Austria Hungary to annex Bosnia and Herzegovina in time. The article argues the Berlin Treaty allowed annexations and envisions local constitutional integration under Vienna.
A social fad called unbidden guests disrupts garden parties as men not invited slip in with well dressed hosts. Detectives note most are not criminals but young men seeking social perks. Hosts fear awkward incidents and moral consequences as the trend grows in London society.
A fragmented verse dramatizes a suffragist mother preparing for visitors while tending chores. The speaker, an anonymous mother, voices fatigue and pride as she composes a lullaby for her child and notes the mother’s suffrage activism. The piece ends with the attribution Anonymous.
An 1881 article from the Fremdenblatt alleges that Germany Russia and Austria agree on liberating Bosnia and Herzegovina by any means when opportunity arises. It reflects late 19th century imperial strategy and read by a Vienna press audience.
Queen Alexandra announces a Christmas Gift Book published in London on Monday. The book features photographs taken with her camera and proceeds go to charity, supporting charitable works as a festive appeal.
The Women's Premium League gathered before sunrise to plead for women’s rights at the Cabinet Ministers and House of Commons. Police blocked access, with about five thousand people present, four hundred mounted, to guard the House of Commons against a threatened protest tomorrow.
London report says Rear-Admiral Sperry with the United States fleet left Covlis Philippines for Japan on Monday evening aboard the Frost. The voyage follows a tense regional stance as U S forces move toward the Far East.
London reports Monday evening wool sales strong with Continental buyers very active. Prices at the highest level, and the evening business described as excellent despite some imperfect wording.
Riot erupts near Kotanapben Pondicherry as Mussulman residents clash with Prenow fish fermen. British police fire blank cartridges while French respond with ball cartridges. One Mussulman killed and several wounded. French shops and gardens attacked. Pondicherry history notes repeated alternations of control between French and Dutch and later conflicts.
In London on Mosday Evening good progress is reported on steamers built for the Orient line. The flat will launch in November and some ships may begin service upon expiry of the Royal Mail contract in May.
London markets report UK wheat afloat 1 545 000 quarters for the United Kingdom and 2 306 000 quarters for the continent. Last week American shipments to Europe from Atlantic ports reached 389 000 quarters and from Pacific ports 136 000 quarters. Total shipments to Europe stood at 1 310 000 quarters, with 93 000 quarters to Argentina and Uruguay. An advertisement questions the superiority of Sander and Sons Eucalyptus Extract, urging caution against fake extracts and urging reliance on genuine Sander’s product backed by claimed legal scrutiny.
The steamer Malwa, built for the Peninsular and Crien tal Steamship Company, was launched on the Clyde. Me cers Howard Smith's steamer Eumeralla was launched at Kinghorn on the Firth of Forth. The Malwa is the second vessel of the improved "M" type for the company's Australian service and will reportedly feature a laundry on board for passenger convenience. The Bumeralla is intended for Howard Smith Hobson's Bay service with about 1700 tons.
A garbled clipping outlines Australia's coast survey and a Pacific voyage to the New Zealand region, mentioning London and a forthcoming commitment. The text is partly unreadable, but signals a nautical survey project and regional exploration.
A chaotic Hokitika case unfolds as Bourke dies after a drunken mishap, with Bourke allegedly murdered by two sailors. Witnesses Corenly, Andersen, and others testify, while perjury charges loom for Connolly and others. The court frees two men while considering compensation for those wronged.
The English Mail from The P and O with the Emetice mail dated London September 18 arrived at Fremantle this morning. The Sydney portion of the mail should be ready for delivery on Monday or Tuesday.
A burglary occurred Monday evening on Erskine Street Civ. during a temporary blackout. The thief entered a dwelling and stole jewelry and other property including a silver watch and a ring valued at about £7 18s. The thief escaped taking a burgh key, but a ring remained locked on the door cleverly left undone.
Sales by auction advertise parcels at Richmond Park Estate Gorton on the ground at 3pm Saturday next by Ardson and Wroud Limited. Progasis Como day next on ground by Arik Rickard and Company Limited. Wuredremed Pledges at 7am PUCstroey by Jober 18 by J.P. bil
A fire broke out in a barque while in port at Auckland causing the lamp to capsize and smoke to fill a cabin. Passengers and crew were assisted by Mr A G Hardwick, Bathurst, who was advanced to assistant clerk. The Union Company's mail steamer Tofoa's departure, advertised to sail at 8 o'clock to Tonga and Auckland, has been postponed until tomorrow.
Visit planned for Saturday afternoon featuring itr and eter Sutera. Local organizers invite participants to join for a scenic outing with light activities and social time.
A chaotic gathering details a drive by anti coupon league and allied associations to expose alleged graft and manipulation. Key figures and groups including the SEW Roe Brooars, Chamber of Trade, and various councils are named amid accusations of corrupt influence and electoral interference.
A fragmented report from Molong on Tuesday details sheep shearing amid local conditions. The piece mentions expectations for the full complement of shearers and notes inquiries about immediate returns and possible labor availability.
Auckland dispatch reports Admiral Poore planning a November 17 arrival in Wellington. Accompanying him will be a European squadron led by Mr. G. S. Kingseu, with arrangements coordinated by local officials and the eveneing News staff in New Goat Water.
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