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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
9
The notice lists edition times across days, noting first and second editions with noon and afternoon slots. It references special city, early sporting, late sporting and latest sporting times around 12 30 5 45 and 7 p.m. for schedule readers.</S>
Fragmentary notice cluster with names of deceased and relatives. Includes Frederick, Predyrick, Billy, and Ada Lauren with family tributes. Contains misspellings and damaged text from an obituary column with hopeful memorial wording.
Bourke Horse Sales reports a successful sale led by Mr J P Martin of Bourke. Average prices reached around £15 with some horses fetching up to £40. Notable lot prices included two Garay ponies at £64, a pair at £45, and gunners at various values. Details about lighter harbors and other parochial consignments appear incomplete.
Sole proprietors H A and Co dispensing chemists advertise a cure for rheumatic pain affecting the head and face. The offer promises a “Cerigla Cure” with free correspondence and mentions open air pight at 631 George Street, Sydney, including Sundays and holidays.
A lengthy critique notes a surge in suburban robberies, chiefly in daylight, targeting empty homes in western districts. Despite some arrests and recovered goods, thieves adapt to police gaps as patrols struggle with expanding beats and diminished deterrence before Christmas.
Are now instidently numerous to e lectici ly patrol. Were the number of the piniti clothes constables doubted in the affected districts it is probable that the epidemic here would seem vanish and confidence to restored. From the point of view of the police, one of the castributing factors to the frequency of the special sorts of theft ot present no frequent ie the unwillingnes of juries to convict on commonsense evidence, coupled with the sheurily lenient sentences imposed for offences of the kind. Time, however, should matters continue as they are now, will curs this alleged curious disincti nation on the part of magistrates and juries, because the occupants of both Bench and box will themselves be all numbered among these who have suffered in pocket and in temper by reason of their raided houses.
A Melbourne article is cited as shaping Australian views on the Anglo Japanese alliance. It argues the alliance strengthens imperial power and that renewal should be aligned with Australia’s interests, though future terms may test consensus and require pragmatic balance.
The article details legal actions on Norfolk Island connected to Pitcairn history, including slander charges and trials over copper theft tied to a celebrated Bounty relic. It notes a verdict for the defendant with costs, a later not guilty finding, and the threatened display of Blighs boiler. An at home at Government House sparked anger among guests and disrupted civic events as officials from Sydney arrived.
Lady Poore critiques district philanthropy noting many do not subscribe to charity and others accept aid reluctantly. The piece argues low awareness of the district nursing work and insufficient aggressive advertising, while condemning those who exploit charitable relief for personal gain amid the strains on hospital mercy services.
A historical notice discusses federal pay scales for the Endeavour crew including master and mate salaries, afterguard, and abermen, with remarks on living conditions, voyage duties, and the ship's semi scientific role around Australia. It compares discipline and comfort to other trading steamers and hints at ongoing employment during layup periods.
During a Water and Sewerage Board meeting this morning Alderman Henley pressed that the secretary had not provided a report favorable to an officer slated for promotion. Officials traded insults as the secretary insisted he had not blocked information and pledged fair treatment for all officers before the board dispersed.
James Parkes a 26 year old grocer residing at 3 Hallérduatrent Leichhardt died by his own action this morning in his home. He tied a rope to the rafte and jumped from a wash tub to end his life. Parkes left a wife and two children and had been out of work for some time. A doctor certified death and the coroner will hold an inquest.
Reports from Tuesday evening show trading on the London Stock Exchange with Dales' Company Limited shares up and a 4 per cent debenture stock at 101. Debentures of the Australian and New Zealand Mortgage Company quote 100 for 44 per cent stock, while the Gebenturen issue stands at 101. The New Zealand Premier states a £9,000,000 advance to settlers with a distant loss on the tram line sector.
London Tuesday evening reports Turkey proposes Bulgaria take on £5,000,000 of Ottoman debt plus arrears tribute in exchange for independence. The note lists mid-1900 values in pound Turkish, Egyptian tribute and various debts totaling about £1,061,165,144 with Russian War Indemnity remaining large. other deficits include £118,060 for Damesrun and a complex debt structure.
A Melbourne written article in London papers claims Australia supports the Anglo Japanese alliance and hints at a pacific settlement. The London issue notes a sensational reaction in white society and politics as tension rises between factions.
LONDON Tuesday evening reports a mass meeting of Indians at Lahore where a resolution was passed appealing to the government for fair treatment in the Transvaal. If grievances remain unresolved the Indian nation will boycott South Africa.
The British Tea Table Company Limited sued John Gardner a meat seller for breach of contract over foreign meat when English meat was agreed. The action settled with Gardner paying a sum to cover part of the price difference. The plaintiff operates across London while the defendant is a meat seller in the Central Markets, Smithfield.
London on Thursday evening burglars evaded four watchmen inside and one outside at Monere Debenham and Freeboay in Wigmore. They looted the strongroom of jewellery valued at £7000 and fled.
London reports Reginald Snowy Baker of Sydney won the middleweight boxing title at the stadium event defeating Dees in the second round, claiming the Mrat beat championship.
Ottawa dispatch reports the Laurier Government will hold a majority of about 60 seats, down from 66 in the last Parliament. Premier Laurier and Opposition Leader Sir Robert Borden each win two seats. An order by Mr Murphy, secretary of state, to retrench government printing staff provokes party accusations of bribery and political manipulation.
The first Orient steamer will be launched at Copenhagen on November 7, with the second scheduled for November 21. The event marks the introduction of a limited fleet aimed at expanding service routes from London to the Far East.
The Crown seeks leave to prosecute Rock Choppers leaders and associated workers over a North Willoughby sewerage works walkout. Officials from the Water and Sewerage Board report 90 October dispute and refuse to discharge, with charges under industrial acts and sub sections. The union, led by J Ryan and T Garraway, faces prosecutions for aiding and inciting while several workers are named for alleged strikes at various plants under contractor directions. The case follows directives to pursue actions under sections 42 and 4241. The Water and Sewerage Board meets as the executive weighs responses and potential court proceedings.
In Vaucluse the mayor Alderman Gifbeer reported inspecting the site with the architect to design a new town hall. A two storey building suggested at about £1800 was noted, with Alderman Christiansen proposing the architect be retained and a full record of opinions kept. Aldermen Stephen endorsed employing the architect for a council hall at the estimated cost.
Fragmented OCR text appears to reference lace items and prices, mentioning Australia, a retailer, and sales phrases. No clear event, persons, dates, or concrete details are readable. This summary preserves the garbled source while noting the lack of coherent facts.
The divorce petition brought by Marie Narelle against Matthew Atorsine Callaghan faced adjourment as Judge Sumpeon considered a bid by Mr Whisteld to recall witness Morrisary. The trial included questions about bank accounts, a transfer, and a ledger discrepancy, with testimony spanning May 1906 to May 1908 and references to the Cadinal Bank and England travel. The session ended with the matter adjourned to the next day.
Fragmentary 19th century text mentions oldSydney reliefs and portraits, including references to Lhw Mariaatin Tsmatmawls Western Raglwar Company, Mrs Verundy, Gedney Iban, and Sydens. The piece notes gifts, shares, and a pictorial atlas, with scattered references to buildings and portraits in the Tow of Sed ey.
A peculiar break in at Stanmary on Torttay Marr shows a burglar entered the premises while the family was away. Items taken include a bayonet and a purse, with marks on the door frame suggesting a burglars tool. Police are investigating the case and urging witnesses to come forward.
A chaotic market puff promotes a supposed superior eucalyptus extract. The item references a grand claim of value and a legal warning, branding The Gen Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Eucalypt Extract as dangerous counterfeit. Authorities urge caution amid dubious claims and spurious labels.
A professional conference of the Literal Master Packers Association convened at Meibawras wa Tumilay. Mr. E Bish of Victoria served as president for the packaging year, with discussions on new products and packaging standards.
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