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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1908
Page
5
A passerby named Crew shot and killed Constable Green in a bank rest room in Gayndah Queensland after a bungled hold up. The suspect fled the scene, then hid near a river before attempting to escape, while authorities tracked his movements through nearby towns and the state capital.
A chaotic report on the North Sydney conspiracy case outlines the verdict for Alecamioe Hoowape Narguate and related figures. It mentions not guilty pleas, defense arguments, and references to attorneys, judges, and courtroom proceedings with scattered names and events.
Fragmentary OCR records from a bankruptcy court listing individuals, roles, and locations in a legal notice. Names include Jean Woory Bilhers, WM. Palmer, Jot Richard Sewell, Theme Clarke, and Mr. Be mt, with scattered places like Canmen and Invereil. The text is damaged and partially unreadable.
Report from Redfern lists weigh ins with several testers and four wagons. Officials confirmed a certain spelling test and noted weights measured for the event.
Fire broke out at Mokthorbeard cottage in Good-street Granville, gutting the dwelling and causing damage to a cave source line that fed the kitchen. Granville fire brigade responded, extinguishing flames but estimating repairs and losses around £200 with uncertain further costs.
The sale followed the Angel Exchange event and featured an energetic catalogue with entries from Johar Hritge amt Company and other entities. Attendance was brisk and prices generally held, with Mondays auctions showing improved clearance and steady demand across north-west and south-west consignments.
Pascreator jumped a few Nights of huedise at Rantwick the morning and shaped in a taking Frezer. VRP seretehints Melbourne Cup and Karasand are mentioned with Tan pecamer TeAianys. Inayes SpSney fo uy Tar Por Pirie after finding a quantity of cukentrases will recur at Sydney to continue diMing 26¢ Mtrmen. The fore not off Schooner Norma has been sold the Praser Uber and Compatiz with purchaser Mr James Cassidy.
Reports from Tarawa detail the Fifeshire wreck with crew saving belongings and landing at the Government Station after joining the steamer Brunner. The vessel was purchased by On Chong and Company for five pounds, as a preliminary inquiry opens in Sydney with statements from the captain and crew.
A NSW case discusses alleged destruction of rabbit habitats at Killarney Station, focusing on pastoral use and grass conservation. Prosecutor Miah cites laws protecting the environment while defense notes expert pastoral practice. judge outlines legal framework and potential penalties.
Tuesday events in Ballarat feature a parade of bands with assorted entries and penalties. The Newtown board imposes a 25 pound fee. many performers are listed with names and instruments, including brass, vocal sections, and a saxophonist lineup.
The article fragment describes charges linked to cases of fruit and trade handling. It references exporters and a process of providing goods, with mentions of charging for each case and related operations. No clear individuals or organizations are identifiable in the readable text.
The London wool sales closed with uneven closing rates across greasy and crossbred grades. Prices for lower classes were near par with prior closes, while higher grades rose modestly. Holdover stock totals and regional demand from home, Continent, and America shaped the session, with auctions opening on November 24. In Newtown, Fredrick Heney Thistlwaite, 29, faced £5 verdict for a street lane incident on October 17 near the San Dringham Hotel.
Report from Broken Hill on Tuesday afternoon describes a mass meeting where the threatened strike by the combined unions was called off. Managers and unions planned a conference over wages, but no penalties for readers or workers were noted, and workers began returning to their duties.
The Premier told an Evening News reporter this morning that after returning from Melbourne with the Minister for Works he learned of several matters to raise with Federal Ministers. He said only partial information reached him about the Broken Hill strike, but upon arriving in Albury he received word that the strike was over.
NSW Cricket Association and SCG trustees meet this afternoon to discuss major finance changes. Representatives WP M'cioie, AW Green, and A. gincigh will present evidence supporting lower rental terms for interstate matches. Victorian Association currently uses Melbourne Ground free of charge. C J Oliver declined to comment.
At Messrs Helroo and Smiths parlour in Sydney the Australian championship match progressed with Mommott trading points against Smith as the stake rose to £200 and 18,000 up. Mommott built a strong break of 48 before a late rally, closing the hour with Smith still within reach as the rest of the frame unfolded.
The Medical congress in Melbourne was continued with about 200 attendees at Wilson Hall. Professor Allen presided as GE. Renale delivered an address on medicine focusing on nervous disorders, insanity, and therapies including massage and baths. Hypnotism was discussed guardedly as the president announced Masonic members were admitted to the University Club and a funeral sermon is planned for tomorrow evening with resolutions on paying patients in hospitals.
A fragment notes a large wool shipment from western districts handed to Desling Harber and others, with estimates of bales and a claim the year’s wool clip may be smaller than last year's. The report references the northern region and suggests ongoing production expectations.
Private cables report London copper at £13 1s a ton, up from Friday. Quoted items include Broken Hill Propriety, Mount Elliott, Perseverance WA, and Adelaide prices for British, Grafton, and Silk Road copper stocks with notable activity in tea and silver markets and a brighter Broken Hill outlook.
A garbled report from Melbourne outlines a postal commission inquiry into permanent and temporary staff. It notes rising revenue and staffing questions, with discussions of salary scales, construction works, and the impact of permanent versus temporary hires on efficiency.
Governor General Premantli on HMS Challenger arrived at Fremantle in the evening. Lord Dilley greeted officials as a civic reception formed at the bast by civic leaders. Alderman Murphy delivered a brief welcome and Lord Dugiey released the motor to Monument Hill. Premier Duguid planned to Perth by special train, with a large popular reception and an address at the Town Hall. The day closed with a ration party hosted by Perth’s Mayor and councillors amid fine weather.
A young man named Joseph Augustine Downson, a Palmer, appeared before the police court on a serious charge of murder and debt days after an incident at Goulburn Railway Station. Georgy Lawes, employed by Mr. Peer of Whytcundra, aided him. the crowd claimed the assailants struck with a stick and fled. An inquest was ordered, with evidence describing the death of the injured man. Another youth, John Genren Sharer, is implicated in the affair. Dowson, aged about twenty, previously attended Charbury Intermediate School and is known as “Shargey.”
The court considers union claims for a higher wage rate and overtime terms for cold storage workers. Attorneys argue over how to apply existing contracts to altered conditions, with unions seeking increased pay while employers warn of economic strain and potential job losses. The hearing centers on whether the court may grant a wage rise to cover labor costs under changed circumstances.
A Newcastle miners meeting on Tuesday afternoon considered the plan for renewed action if wage or working condition demands are not met. Officials expressed concern over the potential impact on mining communities and local industry as talks continued with government and union leaders.
Fragmentary notes from Wollongong refer to court sessions with names such as Pert Carnay and Long Barrett, detailing farming and local figures. The text describes a monetary issue involving missing funds later replaced, with unclear state specifics and multiple unreadable lines.
A garbled Sydney trade notice from Farrar and Company Limited lists various services and products. The fragmentary text references sites, rates, and locations, mentioning traders, rates, and possible listings of assets or offerings with unclear details.
Readable fragments describe delays in shipments and unclear routing affecting multiple regions. Mentions orders, freight, and affected timelines. Listed names are unreadable, but the piece notes general disruption and potential impact on commerce.
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