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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
11
A NSW Butchers Wage Board meeting stalls amid protests over chairmanship and adjournments. Wages dispute centers on evidence, with Mr Grubb and Mr Lloyd clashing with Chairman Mr Grubb accusing breach of faith as talks stall and a renewed arbitration plan discussed.
Grace Brothers at the Model Store Glebe displays a large window of Australian and Tasmanian paintings by Douglas Montgomerie along with Japanese lacquer, carbon reproductions, life studies, engravings, etchings, and European art pieces. French art figures and ornaments are shown with prices encouraging rapid sale. further details are advertised.
Obituary notes the death of WR J F Smith ex MLA and longtime Newtown alderman aged 64. A prominent municipal figure he served on the Newtown Council for decades and held the Mayoral Chair on several occasions, last in 1906. He represented Kingston Ward and was repeatedly elected unopposed, with a career including legislative service from 1885 to 1906 and earlier campaigns in Newtons Camperdown. The council adjourned out of respect. burial planned for tomorrow.
The Rev. Frederick Hibberd of Aveteals Baptist Church died unexpectedly yesterday at Nun Tes sence Carlingford after suddenly feeling ill. His wife, who met him, found him collapsed and he expired soon after in his room. The obituary notes he was among the church's widest ministers.
Sir Frederick Darley born September 18, 1890, from Wicklow, rose from Irish Bar to New South Wales Legislator and Chief Justice era. He practiced on Munster Circuit, moved to NSW Bar in 1862, served as Vice-President and representative in the Upper House, took silk in 1878, was knighted KC MG in 1887, became Lieutenant-Governor in 1891, and died in office amid respected service. His retirement was noted by Evening News.
Alderman Smith died in his sleep after attending his last council meeting four weeks earlier. The mayor and council members expressed deep regret, sending condolences to his widow and family. He had long served the district, held leadership roles in Municipal Associated and Legal Government Association, and contributed to local church and community activities. Survived by widow, one son and four daughters.
A city Alderman proposed changes to regulate tearing up streets for mains and works. Clarks urged council to gain power to control openings, amid calls to curb surface disruption. A legal notice mentions a trial for Redfern Fakes Court with related arrests and items.
A Melbourne report from Manuspal e details a light morning at Caulfield and Flemington training grounds with few workouts. Horses like Enguiform, Berriebone, Flora, Pharos, Metallist and Boifrs galloped three furlongs, while Oedon ran a mile. Moolian looked well after yesterday, Parsee appeared pristine, and Lord Nolan and Trafalgar prepared for the Derby with James Barden and Kings Crow among the favorites for Melbourne Cup entries.
Russell and Griffin fought a six to six time bout over twenty rounds at the Ube Gaiety Club on Tuesday night. Both men exchanged blows with Russell pressing and Griffin landing body shots, the final round ending with a flurry of lefts and rights before the referee ruled the match a draw.
The Y Vanelure Council discussed a letter from a Gent about occupying a cave on the water front. Two elderly Osbermen live in a wind proof dwelling of chalks and kerosene. The writer plans a villa residence and asks the council to act. The issue stirred sympathy for the old inhabitants. the matter was deferred to the next meeting.
Fractured notes describe a morning incident on King Street with displaced crowds and concerns over gas, circus plans, and recovery. No clear outcome or source details emerge from the readable text.
In the Peel River Estate area near Keedy Creek yesterday an incident involving Edward Macfat-Tape Under-Secretary for Lands and a Peel River Company driver J Ogle led to the occupants being thrown from a horse when a gunman appeared and fired from a tree. Macfar tape sustained a scalp wound while Orie was badly hurt and crawled several miles to safety before Jim vanished into the bush. A search party has been dispatched.
Mr and Mrs Marrin of St Marys woke to sound from their store on Tossday and found a youth attempting to break in. With revolvers drawn they restrained him and handed him to Constable Woods at the police station. He faced J P Grest at Panvith and received seven days’ imprisonment.
The Sydney Brass Band will play a programme in Prince Alfred Park this evening at 8 o'clock. The programme includes marches and selections such as Banffliia, Favorie Songs, Walls, Sope of England, Eventide, and Village Carnival. The event promises an evening of varied brass band music.
At the asanet meeting the body decided to recommend to the council the viability of sending a crew to Amsterdam to compete in the West Interstate meet in May.
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