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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1908
Page
5
Parliament considers Mr Deakin's plan to amend the constitution and create a new appellate tribunal. The government aims to limit the commission's scope and set cases for review while maintaining control over judicial appointments and proceedings.
The report details a sailor harmed in an incident involving Erederick Newell Hazel Price and others. It covers the assault sequence, Newell's confrontation, a possible defense claim, and subsequent statements. Numerous names appear amid confusion, with references to drinking, fear, and attempts to blame or exonerate participants. The wording indicates an inquest or court-related narrative with unclear outcomes and multiple witnesses.
Molong Tuesday meeting of the PT Book recalls district surveyor recommendations on leasing curtailing and travel expenses. The board considers inspector reports funds for experiments and recommends grants of about 20 giles of wine or 19 settlers plus native animals including dogs pups foxes toads and crows. The inspectors report fair race tension and favorable results across parts of the district.
Record of continued testimony on tramway wage disputes, with witnesses recounting actions during the strike. Details cover police, officials, and union members, including remarks about reinstatement, government actions, and the strike’s impact on workers and service.
In Redfern, Charles Degotardi, weights and measures inspector, fined Herman Collen eraver for using an unjust counter weighing machine. A vegetable dealer, Lee, was fined for selling vegetables from an basket with an unjust weight. Both cases involved improper weighing devices and resulted in short terms or penalties.
George Brown, a builder living at 20 Trafalgar Street Annandale, was working on a new structure near his home when he slipped and fell to the floor, becoming unconscious and taken by civil ambulance to Alfred Hospital with a severe spinal injury. Death had occurred to Mr John Jarston, 89, an old resident of Slapdash near Gulgong.
Melbourne readers follow the horse racing scene as favorites and contenders take on the turf for the Cup. Key horses listed include Maytetd, Havfield, Fralend, Peri, Virothert, Ailey, Sir Avtnt, and Peri among others with odds and expected performances discussed.
A Melbourne sporting item notes a successful year for the Barhurst Swimming Club with a credit balance of 12904. Officers named include President Dr Boshy, secretary Me D1 Afolmen, and treasurer Sr & Vemton. Upcoming events list Randwick Arundel at Erskineville Oval, with farmer’s train schedules and featured runners and teams. Correspondent reports Ben Thovauskgood’s new beat board and hints at a forthcoming rowing event on November 4.
John King, described as an habitual offender, faced charges including larceny and receiving stolen goods at Glens Potter Courthouse. Prosecutors alleged he pawned items with Richard Mansell of Leichhardt in September. King denied wrongdoing, claiming innocence and asserting the pawnbroker’s role in the alleged scheme. He faced 12 months imprisonment on a related charge and awaited verdicts on remaining counts.
A report notes ongoing Rock Choppers strike with the Industrial Court not yet invoked. The piece mentions a Tuesday incident in the Taras district and travel disruptions to Sydney by afternoon. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR text, but no formal court action has been filed yet.
Two catalogues were offered this afternoon at the Sydney Wool Exchange. Buyers included French and German firms with good demand for higher quality fleeces. Scoureds sold well and at satisfactory rates. The market remained buoyant with prices reaching high levels for fine lots from several consignors.
A Delong notice requests the Railway Commission to set a four timetable change so trains from Stoney depart at 1 pm and arrive at Cootamummien by 10. The plan aims to connect passenger traffic to Tutt and Wyalepe on the branch line. A meeting at Gloucester approved funds of £150 toward building works for a new corridor hospital.
The report details a chaotic London and Sydney share market with private cables and numerous quotes for copper and other commodities. It notes prices, buyers and sellers, including names like Allied, British News, and Harden West, across Melbourne and Sydney, with midday quotations and later sales in Harden Wess Spesds and Broken Hill. The text reads as a dense ledger of securities, cargoes, and brokerage actions with many figures and firms listed.
Reports describe several motorists speeding through the Domain at high speeds near one mile measured routes. Drivers including Barlinghirar, Clarense-straet, and Sydney faced fines for excessive speed while complaints cited dangerous driving and motor company involvement.
The Prospect Reservoir remains about 6M below overflow as Upper canal work allows continued operation with minimal interruption. Rain fell across the Catchment area in the last 24 hours while nearby reservoirs show varying levels and a long-time district resident Edward Williams is honored by Molome Bradie.
A horse bolted during a daily routine near Bayewater Road and Darlingnburet causing crowding and near collisions with pedestrians. Trailing at speed, the mounted rider veered past Casileroagh Street and into Te turned down Gord Dawe. Passersby and a constable intervened as the animal narrowly avoided injuries, with witnesses noting the horse jerked and reared in the chaos.
A report outlines upgrade and temporary shutdowns at Eskoankronworks. It mentions Wal and fish plate shop, P8elarh mill, foun mills, and laberdes god firefotewen sites with Mosking overseeing top alterations. Preparations include replacing machinery at stamping stations and installing a new system, with timelines and costs discussed.
Fragmented report describes a ticket scalping case involving a railway network official and several agents. Alleged offences include selling tickets illegally, with one railway servant confessing involvement and a defendant—Dutton—reported as convicted or awaiting further action. Monetary amounts and specific station names are unclear due to damaged text.
In South Sydney residents pleaded with authorities after muffled public uproar caused by trumpet sounds from a street procession. Court records show multiple defendants, including William Pryor of Alexandria, fined for disturbances and leading to police intervention.
Justice Simpson disposed of numerous motions in divorce cases and pronounced decrees in a batch of filings. Names include Florence Bran dota Peaals Ryan, Euma Jane Edmonson, Christopher Eamantson, Mary Elizabeth Jenne Lowey, William Albert Lows, Lillian Gertrude Mulgne, Anne Paros, Edward Faroe, Tessa Drumimond, Willis Patrick Drum mond, Sid ney Byron Orr, Ada Aytoy TV Sonn Thomas, Amelia Agnee May Tankson, Amy Front Char fizea Comper, Charles Downer Jase Énea beth Purrell, Edward Ernest Purtest, Savina Solomon Solin, Jann Salaman, Thomas Horayio Fisher, Isabella Vir ip Popevy, Sophia May Birdsall.
Earmer's Furniture will soon be better than ever as all timber used in the one Parniture Factory will be subjected to the Powell Plac er Seasoning. Farmers note that furniture supplied will be made from absolutely seasoned timber with no misfitting drawers no splitting of panels no warping of wood or shrinking of doors.
A local report describes theft of pigeons from a suburban residence. The incident involves a resident named Kerwin John Crawler and references a compensation claim tied to the loss. Authorities place the matter under a formal inquiry with potential restitution options. Local residents report tension over the missing birds and its impact on neighborhood watchers.
Readable parts describe a car incident and police involvement, with garbled phrases and missing details. Names, places, dates, and outcomes are unclear, leaving only a general sense of a traffic event and a police response.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention fairies and Williams with unclear names and places. Readable bits reference a 14 and a potion carwen at Warstey with a label and temporary event. Overall details are too scrambled to establish a coherent report.
In a bankruptcy court entry creditors are listed with names and brief mentions of involved parties. The text includes scattered fragments referencing individuals and entities, case roles, and potential actions, but specifics are unclear due to garbled OCR. The record preserves names and associations as read, without added detail.
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