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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 24, 1908
Page
9
A garbled text fragment mentions a figure named Toe Wollinewe Baritoon and a FERCYVAL DRIVER with talk of popularity and perfection. The readable parts hint at a public or organizational context, but details are obscured. No clear event, date, or outcome is discernible from the fragment.
The Premier stated that for years samples of liquors have been taken from poles in the metropolitan district. Since November 1961, 1742 samples from vessels containing Manor aa were tested, none found deleterious, except some wine and a few braised samples not genuine. About 60 country hotel samples showed no injurious ingredients. The New Zealand Government has arrived for puny postage with the United States.
Letter writers debate foreshore rights and public access with mentions of Murvubra as a resort. The First Australian Church memorial proposal is critiqued, urging a worthy Gothic design and substantial funding. A separate note discusses Tailors Union calls for wage reforms and a meeting to decide on reducing hours.
News from Noumea reports Mr Peter C Greig and his two daughters Mira Ada Joyce Greig aged 17 and Ming Elizabeth Marian Greig aged 1 were murdered by natives on Santo Island in the New Hebrides. The motive appears linked to long running inland tensions and local disputes. The Sydney note suggests retaliation by local beach and inland groups, with theories that repatriated Australian boys may be involved. The Prometheus surveys the group to capture culprits.
Victor Jacobsbein, a Carter, was brought before Central Police Court for stealing rabbit skins valued at about £2 from the Civil Harbour. The porter found the stolen goods in his cart and he admitted planning to sell them. Magistrate Mr King recorded a guilty plea and fined him £5 with two months in jail.
An entry list for the Manly Regatta outlines several vessels and competitors. Teams include sailing, mezere, and rowing events with participants such as E Bayer, W. Lakesen, B. BiReon, H. Murray, and A. Mouit racing Bacare and Saraball events. The document notes the event dates and prize details are recorded in the committee’s minutes.
Miss Brewerr, head of a reform group, discusses women’s political roles and reform policy. Aimed at Parliament, she supports female participation while stressing personal responsibility, religious neutrality, and service to the country in all matters.
Welcome home event for Mr Henley MLA featured a social and concert in Europe memories. Alderman Grege of Murwood praised his return and announced a reception with local officials and a mayoral welcome. The program included vocal and instrumental performances and remarks from Mr Henley on his travels and renewed outlook.
An inquest investigated the death of a servant at Thirlmere House near Picton. A young woman burned when her apron caught on a copper tin as she moved toward a hospital for treatment. medical evidence attributed death to extensive burns. The verdict was accidental death.
The local committee anticipates a large attendance for the reception of the English flag and the arrival of special trains from Penipemes. Residents in New South Wales have sent congratulations, underscoring the event's significance for Crosdon England and the ceremony on the specified date.
Applications are invited by the Commonwealth Public Service Commission for civil service roles aboard the Commonwealth trawler project. Positions include senior and junior engineers and assistants with pay rates and further details in the Commonwealth Government Gazette of the 3rd instant. Applications must be lodged with the Director of Fisheries Melbourne by November 19.
A Prahran Police Court case centers on a man charged for selling liquor under a deceptive brand name. Complainants J. Disa and Camppay allege misrepresentation, with the defense citing a family trade claim. The judge warned a £100 penalty but the case was withdrawn after costs were paid.
Dalgetyunt Company Limited reports a London based sale notice dated Lord Infant day showing public sale prices for merino combing skins. Prices compare to those at Eversee halos on September 1 with fees stated in shillings per hundredweight. Goldsbrough, Wort & Co Limited note four cent. a2 terms versus Atlantic prices.
A garbled notice outlines a regal concert led by Mr Tafia Grow with a focus on sorrowful and glacial themes. It promises five scenes and performs works by Erethoves and Seachim Tad with various performers and a band. The November Harvest event in Soutaverelle is also hinted at.
The New South Wiles Trotting Club announces nominations for the Rosehill Gadtae Cup with racing set for Newember. At Victoria Park this morning the field showed mixed form with several entries including Govt, Botan Lave Lord, and lam Hany. Moorebeld Kaciing has a November 14 entry date, while Beer Light and Runtaway posted strong trials amid a cautious pace.
At the annual meeting of De Rete Form Club Mir Galliexe officers and committee members were elected including Mayor J.R.T. Wgéwon as president and J. Martyn as captain. The club announced new members 24 and a new season outlook aiming to improve on last year.
Obscure billiards report describes a match format for the Auetrate le to Balek contest and results from a Friday event. Mentions Memmiot Px, 42 2 60, and various players including Wy Parker challenging for £100 and the title, with tensions over which challenge will be accepted.
In Newtown Police Court Percy Willntt and others faced charges of gmiuitmd in company with Joan Henry Wright after an incident in Arakivevilla on Geb er 2. Evidence described a violent confrontation with officers and bystanders, leading to medical treatment for injuries and statements about police presence. Witnesses testified to the events and the magistrate ordered proceedings and further note of the act.
A garbled OCR item from a Fratton visit to Fra zey mentions Mr Marind and an Evening News reporter. It references copper and silver markets, water supply, and a social event with an unidentified member noting gentivumae. Details are unclear and partially unreadable.
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