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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 19, 1908
Page
5
The report recounts Smith accusing Sir William of pressing a Treasury telegram tactic amid a media spread. The claim centers on a miner’s drunken conduct at Maitland and a supposedly reliable informant tied to Commonwealth Parliament scrutiny.
Lord Mayor warns Strand Company over rewiring charges. Agreement seeks 2,500,000 pounds total. if company fails to cover costs, charges to customers may rise proportionally. Deputation advised to seek a clear, definite reply on whether the firm will proceed with the threatened terms.
The Empire mail steamer bound for Sydney left Hongkong on Saturday. The Eastern from Sydney arrived in Hongkong two days early. Kumano Maru to Sydney carried inkokame on Saturday and will dock at Portackaeu on November 14. Capers Nlwwarra Munvvigal Council seeks government grant for a jetty at the Maber com's village, Lake Hlswarre.
The Broken Hill parliamentary figure Mr Cane speaks from his Petersham residence on the Non-Political Union and the Combined Union dispute. He recalls the 16 year old strike, explains wage scales and contractor costs, and notes two mines likely to resist wage cuts while the issue remains unsettled.
An Evening News reporter observed A Griffin representing Sturt in the NSW Legislative Assembly amid disputes over a bogus union. The discussion focused on recognition of a new body, with miners and mine managers debating wages and conditions while opposing exclusive changes.
Report notes miners and non political unions clash over principle while most Barrier unions back their cause. It cites Mr Telpratt at the Eight-hours Celebration praising cordial ties between miners and managers, suggesting such relations may influence the pending dispute settlement.
Industrial unrest grips the city as the A M A withdraws £600 to £7000 cash for transfer to Adelaide banks and mine foremen plan stoppages. Arrangements to move workers away and feed striking miners are set, while the Neo-Political Union withdraws from talks. The combined union meets to decide on further action with hours of deliberation ahead.
At Bathurst Circuit Court Detone Judge Simpson Mary Jane Smith was charged with feloniously murdering a male child in Carcour on July 5. A constable testified she was seen near her father's residence on July 24. The defense argued about admissible statements and cautions given to the accused during questioning about a body found on the railway nearby.
In Bathurst at The Gireult Court Chartee Heshwarih King was found guilty of sheep stealing. Judge Mudge Simpson considered an appeal point and released the prisoner on bail of £2000 to await sentence, preferring Supreme Court review over immediate jail.
The Homebush stock sale drew 240 sheep and lambs from 32477 consignors with woolly eng trade quality noted. Prices ranged from 8d to 1s, with best lambs and suckers around 10s to 12s, and cattle yarding from Queensland showing prime stock scarce and overall demand weaker than Thursday.
An Evening News reporter learns more on the Gayndan Queensland bank attempt and clerk James E. Stuit’s murder. In Brisbane a second bank clerk James Muir aged 18 at Garn dah was shot by a burglar. police report the safe was not opened and the burglar fled. The events prompt condolences to families and note the suspect probation status.
Tender Board of Public Works reports several bids including Erection of Courthouse at Lithgow lowest £67 by H A Baglee. additions to Public School at Dunoon seven tenders with Keuneay £257. Bellingva courthouse and police buildings four tenders led by George E Moore. construction of water tanks and irrigation at Hawkesbury Agricultural College, Richmond two tenders with lowest by Gunmen Forrest & Company. Parkes school extension tenders led by Peter Beddin at £0.
Constable MBride of the Waverley nation arrested two men suspected of horse theft after spotting them in a building under construction. He questioned them, left, then returned with his revolver to escort them to the police station. Both claimed they were simply waiting during the war.
A Mudgee case involves Parramatta police reporting a suspected theft at Mudgee Street property of James Loneragia and others. The accused, Marqueen Fight, was remanded after being charged with stealing over 70 pounds. Court proceedings occurred at the Mudgee Police Court.
An account of a midnight assault where a group of youths attacked a constable during a disturbance at a venue in Lite Norloast. The constable was knocked down and then beaten by the assailants, with bystander efforts noted as the struggle continued.
Henry Ludwig, a bricklayer living at 19 Commonwealth Street, collapsed while walking along Batharsi Street near Castlerragh Street on Saturday evening. He struck his head on the Hero Stone, was taken to Sydney Hospital by ambulance with a fractured skull, and remains in hospital. The coroner has been informed and will hold an inquiry. Police seek Ludwig's two daughters, believed to be living in Surrey.
Burwood police report a burglary at the residence of Mr Thomas Shephert on Fitz Roy Street. A thief entered Saturday, stole jewellery valued about £12, tied a string thrice, and escaped while inmates were elsewhere. The intruder reportedly left the door ajar.
George Harwood a 55 year old resident of Greanbankt Fiset Marrichyilia was taken to a hospital by Constable Lane-Sorby after ingesting what was believed to be poison by mistake. He remains in a serious condition as doctors investigate the incident.
At Newcastle police court Shipping-Inspector Bouldeg prosecuted Captain Arthur Park Owen for overloading the ship Nellis Troop. The defendant pleaded guilty and was fined £20 with a three month imprisonment in default.
Fragmented OCR style market note references multiple buyers and sellers across firms and cities. Mentions include buyer Xorih Thi Mill and others, with prices per share and mixed outcomes. The piece lists numerous places and entities such as Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, and various companies, suggesting a broad securities trading summary with uncertain specifics.
Race weights for the Williamstown Cup list entries such as Mulkroo Met King Marans True Brot Walpuma and many others with weights ranging from around 0 to the high single digits. The fragmentary standings show numerous horse names and numbers, reflecting a busy weight draw and entries for the event.
A chaotic report details racing results and wagers at Melbourne venues including Derby and Cup scraps. It notes conversations with figures like O'Keefe and Aymer, mentions plans for visiting towns, and records billiards matches and betting activity, with several names and places embedded in the mid-century sporting scene.
J Charlee J Hodge aged 45 from Datbures was involved in an event at Tareego Geturday. Details remain unclear in the fragment, but the report logs the person and place with a terse description of the occurrence.
The report describes a broad storm impact in the Sydney region with heavy sleet and rain, winds rising and damaging conditions across districts. It mentions weather warnings, several clippings reference local merchants and transport disruptions, and notes on timing and affected areas with sporadic official guidance.
A garbled OCR text fragment lists scattered names places and events with unclear relations. It mentions Suedeannic, Joretlna, Hel, Hel, LER Chaconetic and a Peat Dette Metals celebration alongside references to winds dates and locations, but the overall meaning is obscured and no coherent event stands out.
A reader notes a tangled OCR fragment about an event or issue with multiple garbled sections. The piece hints at names, places, dates, and actions but remains unreadable in key parts, offering no clear dates or outcomes to summarize.
Fragmentary OCR text from a Yokohama dispatch mentions omens of departure and inland names. It references a person named Manik and a question about authority and denial, with scattered place names and garbled phrases. No clear events or outcomes emerge.
Fragmentary OCR text references milk prices and a Saint Omé setting, with unclear names and dates. The readable elements suggest a local market listing or price note with familiar terms but lack of coherent facts. No clear persons or organizations emerge to anchor a proper summary.
Fragmentary report from a wool sale in Adelaide mentions prices and participants. Names and details are obscured but indicate vendors, buyers, and outcomes alongside notes on quality and trends for the event.
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