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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 15, 1908

Page

5

Startling statement fuels wage dispute at Proken Hill

Tom Mann warned at a public meeting that unions planned to feed the people and move children from Proken Hill if trouble over wages arose. W Nulty of the Associated Unions confirmed the fact, saying a conference with mine managers would occur around November 11. Intervening unions still refuse to recognize the Non-Political Union.

Proken Hill Tom Mann Firoken Hill W. Nulty Associated Unions Evening News Nulty Associated Colonel A.M.A

Bathurst Circuit Court Sees Guilty Plea in Tax Pretence and Horse Theft

In Bathurst on Thursday Judge Simpson presided. Justyn Claude Hilder pleaded not guilty to obtaining £1 and £2 from hotelkeeper James Keeney by false pretence on June 12 and 15, and was remanded for sentence after a guilty finding on both counts. Colin Benjamin Cooper pleaded guilty to horse stealing at Bathurst and Mudgee. The Crown raised procedural concerns about witness attendance and a letter to the judge, with the latter deemed contempt of court. Cooper was remanded for sentence.

Bathurst Towtas Simpson Justyn Claude Hilder James Keeney Mount David Mwans Talxa Young Colin Benjamin Cooper Mudze Sereeant Ritchie Nobmiy Crown Law Department Litheon Canes Cooper Jntee

Homebush Stock Sale Reports Large Sheep and Lamb Totals

At the Homebush stock sales this afternoon 37306 sheep and lambs were penned with quality similar to recent pens. Prime merino wethers and ewes reached high prices, crossbreds and suckers varied, and a heavy lamb supply saw competition and firm values early. Melbourne buyers joined the usual country trade as stock trucks prepare for Monday with dozens of vans and cattle waggons listed.

Homebush Prime Sydney Melbourne

Racing items from Inglis sale and Melbourne Cup scratches

Black Spec sold at Inglis and Son bazaar for 18s. An offer of 16 and a half pence for Jincy T was refused. Scratchings for City Tattersall's meeting next Saturday include Hardie Race Yarrabundie, Flying Handicap La Patrice, Flying Welter Emerald Isle. Fohn Peel scratched for the Melbourne Cup.

Messrs. Inglis and Son's Bazaar Jincy T

Weather forecast for western to eastern regions

Commonwealth Weather Bureau predicts cloudy and sultry conditions with thundery rain spreading from western areas to the east. Northerly winds prevail as temperatures rise and relief is limited, with the outlook showing ongoing unsettled weather across the region.

Commonwealth Weather Bureau

Late Shipping Arrivals and Departures Noted at Port

Shipping notices report October arrivals including Yarra of 9140 tons under Captain South with South Australia cargoes. from Clarence River and North Coast Company Bruindah special tonnage. Departures listed for October 16 including Tathra bound for Eden and Geelong bound for Sydney. RMS Victoria en route from Sydney to London arriving at Colombe on Wednesday.

Yarra South Soace South Australia Huddart, Parker, and Company Knowle Haug Clarence Fiver North Coast Company Bruindah Trns Richmond Iver Geelong Sydney Victoria London Colombe

Women discuss housing and socialism at conference

Mrs Stiles from New South Wales argues that slum housing condemns the poor to unhealthy lives and calls for better backyards and ventilation. Adelaide delegates contrast conditions, while the debate labels Socialism as sane but misguided humanitarianism amid state debts and federation talks.

Macdonaldown Adelaide Sydney Socialista W. Taylor Tasmania Feoalere Bottaliatia National League Fot & Doeleliel Women’s National League Sociwiiat Nature Taylor Commonwealth Lady Quick Victoris Grace Watson M. A. Ope Queensland Braddon Sir Edward Braddon William Lyne Parliament of Australia

Death of prominent Sydney tea merchant Sir James Inglis

James Inglis ex-M.L.A. and head of James Inglis and Company died at Craige Boulevard Strathfield in his 63rd year after a brief illness. A former New England representative and minister for Public Instruction, he shaped politics and business in NSW. He authored books, led several associations, supported Scottish societies, and is survived by his second wife.

James Inglis Henry Parkes F. Byrne W. J. Poster Thes. Garrett J. N. Brunker John Sutherland Willian Clare Francis Abigail J. Roberts Julian) Satemons chacRo Education New England Legislative Assembly Inglis Kidsers A. E. Mills BR. 5S. Bowker Edwell Forfarshire Scotland Robert Toulis Normal School Edinburgh Watt Institution Edinburgh University New Zealand India Australia Sydney Spiney Chamber of Commerce Commercial Travellers’ Association of New South Wales Royal Prince Alfred Hopital State Savings Bank Sidney Harbor Collieries Australian Board of Directors New Hillerove Proprietary Company Netherlands Chamber of Commerce Nepaut Sealand Tigerland London Society of Arts Royal Colonial Institute Edinburgh University Club Jimmy’ Inglis Cald

Shooting at Randwick during National Rifle meeting

The sixth day at Randwick saw the King's match firing in fine weather with 4 strong winds. An incident led to Armorer-Sergeant W. Cutler being fined and asked for an apology after allegedly insulting a range officer. he denied it, paid the fine, and stayed to continue shooting. Several shooters achieved high scores including W. Coulter and J. Hudson, with Sergeant Edwards leading on 24 points.

National Rifle Association Randwick Rifle Nausge King’s Mimi W. Cutler Cutler Cotler Ty Morniuz Evening News Pohye S¢rgeant Cutler Lieutenas Dakin Association Australian Rifles W.C. Coulter J. H. Hudson Victoria C. H. Corging Naval Brigade B. Starr West Australia Alan E. Lindsay Ananderima Nancarrow ALR F. W. L. Travers Broken Hill Spratt

Sabbath Debates Push for Sunday Law Balance in NSW

A mixed deputation from Evangelical Council and Sydney Labour Council urged Premier Wade to curb Sunday amusements and selling. They called for no admission charges, rail and tram limits, and a robust Sabbath observance, while Wade warned against Puritanical bans and favored a measured, city-sensitive approach that would avoid broad discrimination and preserve reasonable Sunday travel and recreation.

Evangelical Council Sydney Labor Council C. A. White Bulilding Wace Mr. Wade White Marshall Sydney Labor Counci W. W. Rutledge Mr. Rutledge J. M.cauley Presbyterian Church Tee Harpe High Court Wadi G. GriMth Associates Churches of Christ Wade Archesan Sydney Suanay Buntay Polme Geasli Hailway Commission Nolsex

Tram Trouble and Croucher Dismissal Debate Continues

Testimony continues over Harold Croucher's dismissal from service with details on who signed the document and where examiners came from. The tribunal debates whether to review the case de novo to determine innocence or guilt, with witnesses defending Croucher's character and the union stance calling him a victim of espionage.

Harold Croucher Mr. Lamb Kneeshaw Mr. MacLaurin Mr. Brown Wallace Brown Cook Hiver Dulwich Bulline Lamb Erscet Claydon All Souls’ Church Leichhardt Croucher Springwood Appeal Board MacLaurin Crouchor Gamale

Return of Rugby Star Cecil Murnin From Naples Illness

The RM.S. Oroya docking in Sydney Harbour brings passenger Cecil Murnin, famed Rugby Union footballer, back from illness after leaving with the Australian team in August. A cold revealed a spinal injury after extra training, leading to his decision to return home. He will enter Omrah private hospital under care arranged by NSW Rugby Union secretary W. W. Hill for his treatment and recovery.

Rm.s. Oroya Sydney Harbor Cecil Murnin Sydney Naples Murnin Morain England Moran

Fancy Borders and Pricing Ad Highlights Various Dozen Rates

An advertisement lists border options of various widths and finishes with pricing per dozen. It emphasizes neat appearance and effective styling, noting multiple dozen quantities such as 12, 15, 18, 21 and 35 as examples for site applications.

London market closes with gains in private cables

London spot prices rise on Wednesday as private cables show a modest gain led by several mining stocks. Adelaide wires and Sydney noon quotes reveal mixed activity, with Copper and tin sectors firming while some miners like Bonnie Dundee falter after dividend news. Local Melbourne listings reflect broader gains across metals and associated shares.

London Boulder Main Reef W.A Associated Midle Great Boulder Great Cobar Sydney Moun Elliott M’gregor Bonnie Dundee Chaffer Honnie Dunder Charters Towers Simre Associated Gold Mines West Australia Adelaide Fireto Room O.K. Copper Tb Gs Wallaroo Moonta Broken Hill South Junction N Anton Aston’s Exchanges Gilmore Tin Metropolitan Creal Mercantile Mutual Insurance Gration Kytoe Ksa Lloyd Copper Bse Lobb's Lds Ditto Enljer Mount Malloy Ordinary Queen Bor Vulcan Tin Haker’s Creek Meiler Oe Fdarden Central Mount David Hillerova Mount Morgan Victory Commercial Bank of Sydney New Fas Mort’s Dock Kylee Colonial Suear Refining New Harden Central Atte Harden Chatter M'Gregor Salea Jeaction North Stork Great Poulter Perseveranor Vulcan Ronnie Dundie Melbourne Irou Stool Kauri Broken Hill Colonel North Lyell O.K Adelaides Tasman Crown Brothers Home Cathcart Great Southern Consols Catherine Columbia Champion Victors Diamond Creek

Sydney wool sales at Royal Exchange Rooms

Tes bie catalories were offered at the Royal Exchange Rooms this afternoon covering Stellalee the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company Limited 3433 bales and Winchcomba Carson and Company Limited 4912 bales. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company Limited the Gret brokers in the rostrum found irregularities in the market though there was stronger competition and demand with keepers bidding generally.

Royal Exchange Rooms Stellalee New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited Winchcomba, Carson, and Company, Limited New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company Gret Keefer Merrie Morrigal Gondalesrangas

Fire at Quong Lee and Company store in Newcastle

A morning blaze damaged a wood and brick building on Union Street in Newcastle occupied by Quong Lee and Company as general stores. Total damage about £600, with £200 to the building, and the loss insured.

Newcastle Union Street Quong Lee and Company

Verdict Against Auburn Council in Rateable Property Suit

At Parramatta District Court Robert W J Harley and Robert B Harley sued Auburn Council for 76 pounds, claiming balance of tender for valuing rateable property. The council withheld payment after dispatching a memorandum against each property. A verdict for the plaintiffs was delivered, with the judge noting possible appeal as it affects municipalities and valuations.

Parramatta District Court Robert W J. Harley Robert B. Harley Auburn Council Morount Court of Appeal

Metronome with Bell Advert in Evening News

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