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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1908
Page
15
An alphabet soup of names and memorial blurbs under the births marriages and deaths heading. The fragment lists survivors and family relations for several individuals with memory notices and placeholders, reflecting a publishable social column style.
Fragmentary obituary notice honoring a deceased family member. It mentions a person named Margaret and Rosa Ship as relations, a fading date in October, and a loving message from a distant cousin or sibling. The legible parts suggest a funeral or memorial intention with expressions of remembrance.
A social note details a dinner party at Cranbrook Rose Bay with numerous attendees including Mr and Mrs Edward Knox and other local residents. The item lists guests such as Avie Aim Godhey Fairfax Tuurelin Clas Stoning and Captain Veracy among others.
Advertises gift items including Pur Rug Riole Mull Curio winners angler names and curios. Claims free Souveni Packed and lists address near C.P.O. and George Street with a phone number. Encourages giving to children and adults.
The piece argues Solomon’s ant story misfits modern study and warns that ants in Australia’s Hay bush display busy industrious behavior. It suggests caution in drawing moral conclusions from antique fables and notes ongoing human fascination with ant society.
A narrative contrasts Australian fascination with ants and their social intelligence to bushman skepticism. It notes ants' stubborn persistence, diverse species like bulldogs and sugar ants, and their impact on homes, food, and furniture, while admitting humans often doubt such tales.
Court finds the pawnbroker legally wrong but morally right in hanging signs while condemning overly flamboyant signage. The piece criticizes the City Council for overzealous rules and urges tempered enforcement to avoid harming a respected local business.
An article notes the Government Savings Bank faced objections over charges for opening and keeping accounts up to £300. The piece states some charges are now being amended while other fees remain unchanged, including several unspecified expenses.
The text discusses unfair charges for passbooks and ledger accounts when accounts are opened and closed quickly. It argues the department bears administrative costs and that charging for keeping inactive accounts causes needless trouble. The piece notes the rule that money cannot be drawn for several days after account opening as a defense.
Howard Freeman, a respondent in Grimson v Freeman and Wallace, had a writ of attachment issued by the Supreme Court for costs. He was taken into custody Friday evening by a sheriff's officer while at Tattarsail's Hotel, and escorted to Dartlighthurst.
A letter from the Crown Law Office to Tramway Employees' Union outlines government intervention steps. It references the Government Tallways and Tramways Board and directs the union to prepare for potential actions and formalities as authorities decide the jurisdiction over the inquiry and possible retrial procedures. A meeting is planned at Justice Street at 10:30 am next day to discuss preparations.
Timber pieces from the era of Captain M Calnoy were found buried in Ledwer over seventy years ago and later used to form a timber mound by John Turner. Mr S N Walker of Ledcrtan reports a third timber post unearthed last week. The two logs will be polished and placed in the School of Arte Nauseum.
A woman around 65, wearing a Yarl skirt and blouse, wandered near the paddocks at Alexandria on Friday. Redfern police were notified and she was taken to the inial police station unable to name her home or address. She believed she was affected to be ill and was later taken to the Reception House at Darlinghurst.
Temora report states Aria Station near Grenfell in New South Wales is offered for sale. It describes extensive wheat land with water, timber, and railway access, highlighting favorable features and a share-farming plan. The notice also mentions alleged health claims and a court referenced precedent regarding a related product.
An early 20th century advertisement extols Saunders merchants offering mail order goods by telegraph and telephone. It promises savings on carriage and stock, touts a 304 illustrated catalog, and invites free mail catalogs to addresses in America. The copy lists Sydney postal details and sales lure.
Late cable news received today reports a fresh update from the city desk. Details remain sparse but indicate ongoing developments in local communications and broadcasting services.
London reports the Australian cricket team will meet England in five matches next season. The schedule opens in Birmingham on May 37, moves to Lord's on June 14, then Leeds on July 1, Saxo phester on July 20, and Ketinington Oval on August 4. The first four contests are three days each, with the last, if needed, extended.
London reports the Young Turkey party plans to move a garrison from Anatolia to Constantinople to replace Sultan Abdul Hamid with his brother Suleiman Effendi. The effort involves the Sultan’s guards and aims to place Suleiman on the throne.
London dispatch reports the Powers' note to Turkey seeking a peaceful resolution to the crisis. Britain hopes for swift settlement without undermining Turkey's rights while Bulgaria and the southern Slavs seek independence terms and a preliminary accord on recognition of Bulgaria's independence.
London reports the Lord Provosts of Glasgow say many relief applicants are not deserving poor or unemployed but homeless by choice and intemperate. Country mayors cancel annual election banquets and divert funds to aid the unemployed.
Bar silver was 18 41 1 154 per ounce, the quoted London rate for Friday evening.
London reports Friday evening the Melbourne Steamskip Company's launch of the steamship Cape Kapanda at West Hartlepool.
London market round up reports 251 cases current and TH cases sold with prices unchanged.
London dispatch reports Dr Goldsmith the Bishop of Kurtney is a passenger aboard the P and O steamer Mongolia bound for Australia leaving on Friday evening.
London dispatch reports the second squadron of American battleships under Rear Admiral Sperry, including the battleship Maine or Mystime, sailing toward Manila for a strategic operation.
A second hand craftsman named A Zimmerman in Castbreagh Hront, near Latharstesreet, was robbed Friday when an intruder entered the shop and stole jewelry from a window. Valued at £10.
Auction notices advertise Balmoral Beach items at a Dilley Waate Freshwater and Tramway Park estate sale in November. Braeat Cy Braughton Sucedtesmen pledge attendance at Hocmas 474 Piti sureat with local bidders. Arthur Rickard and Compare coordinate the events at Spit Heights and November 4 details.
Saucy garbled notes from a sports page hint at Cup standings and a mock rally for the Bulls. Despite noisy OCR, references to Cup and Bulls suggest a local team feature with tentative results or excitement around a tournament.
The page covers Melbourne sport and weather prospects with scattered notes on racing and performances. It mentions performers and events, including names like Gaby and Vbasne and references to bouts and city venues, but the text is fragmented and difficult to parse for precise outcomes.
A fragmented report on the state band concert describes audience appreciation and scenes of the marching band in performance. It highlights the healing effect of music and mentions community figures and a final lively gallop as the program ends.
Amid prewar industrial tensions the Rock Choppers held a protest at Miller's Point. A march and rally planned for Friday at the adjacent park was adjourned after a display of public anger toward government policies.
Arbor Day activities at Spring Hill featured a program with Mr Figgaltise and Rev. Janne Ups Prigeg presenting exhibits and a parade. Children worked on displays while local groups raised funds, with over 0 petriar from sponsors and many visitors attending the event.
Megaell and Guyny's Opera Company presents a farewell of Sydnes at Crberrtie today. The company hints Miss Hook of Finland will join for the final tone while the season winds down to its last performs and a leaner repertoire remains.
A 35 year old domestic assistant Minnis Lean died by self harm in a house on Ouihunse Street. Dr Blaney pronounced death. she had been in poor health and despondent. A verdict of suicide was returned.
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