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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 04, 1908

Page

7

A Pak-A-Pu Raid Reported in Sussex Street Area

Police under Inspector Roche conducted a raid on Thursday night at four houses on Sussex Street. Officers arrested multiple individuals including Sun Wing Hing and Wong Shak. Seized were pak-a-pu tickets, terete, and ink. Detainees taken to Central Pollen Station.

Roche Sussex-street Barnes Robertson AK Te O'Dea Torry Sun Wing Hing Cantlerenzhurret Campbell-street

HANDER S EUCALYPTS EXTRACT PROMOTED AS SAFE REMEDY

A Victorian court and authorities for 35 years endorse HANER S EUCALYPTS EXTRACT as a pure volatile eucalyptus product. The ad warns against counterfeit extracts and crude preparations, noting irritation risks and stressing proven merit and careful manufacture.

Je Sander and Sons Haner Dewares Supreme Court of Victoria

Inquiry into the administration of a great public department

An inquiry into the administration of a major public department is justified. Witness testimony is mixed but suggests centralization harmed local post offices by removing local initiative, leaving workers overworked and underpaid, while officials deny faults. The Royal Commission probes fiscal and organizational flaws in the central postal system.

Posal Coplajir Wade Royal Commission Spenskine Jwi Mit Hin Tnt Departmentimuployers Sydney Post Brian Mraywhite Isua

Royal Commission exposes tangled and slow public service

The document criticizes bureaucratic loops in the Sydney Postal Department as the Royal Commission probes administrative delays. It notes a circuitous path for recommendations through multiple branches, highlighting chaos in the system and urging clearer efficiency. Public interest hinges on future steps toward order.

Chinese Seaman Question Grows In Britain’s Merchant Fleet

A London inquiry reports a surge of Chinese sailors entering British ships, with estimates of 5000 to 16 000 by the coming months. Authorities note many are from Hongkong and speak little English while wages for Chinese sailors are lower and meals spartan. The trend risks displacing English sailors as continental crews fill gaps, turning the merchant service increasingly mixed race and cheaper to operate.

Fingland Landon Lone Board of Trade London DOW Glasgow Hongkong Mallora Mercantile Marine East India Road Haa Jong Bari

Charity Saturday and the broad hope for church unity

The piece notes Charity Saturday as representative of all classes and creeds and urges practical Christian charity over doctrinal disputes. It discusses overcoming theological and ritual differences, aiming for common ground through charitable effort and mutual burdens.

Everage

North Head Reserve Plan Sparks Public Support

North Head could become a public reserve with Manly Council backing. Quarantine uses and public access have blocked development, but residents favor opening the promontory to the public. Tree planting and careful landscaping could improve appearance and attract visitors, benefiting ratepayers and local commerce.

Manly Conseil North Head New Piraeure Bern Perdons Audh & Pold Gourellle Meyerine Hekould

Aggressive national training rhetoric cited in critique

A fragmentary satirical passage questions compulsory national training and civil-military control. It condemns early militarization, laments public complacency, and mocks officials and lawmakers while imagining a dangerous buildup and calls for action amid a tense political climate.

Lamp dispute at Sydney town hall ends with no action

An elderly lady confronts the Acting Town Clerk over a lamp near her window. The clerk refuses removal, cites long standing council practice, and suggests the matter be taken to the Lord Mayor of Woollahra. The exchange ends with the caller departing and no lamp change agreed.

Aydney Ant Mr. Layton Heman Gestleman Lamp Laytan Urstion Teara Layton Tony Walt Weotiones Woollahra

Prosecutions of G and C Hoskins Before Industrial Court

The State prosecutes G and C Hoskins for alleged breach of the 14 Oral Disputes Act amid a lockout dispute at Lithgow Ironworks. President Heydon adjourned the hearing to a later date while also noting a separate Merchant Service Guild dispute and possible consolidation of wagers boards. Judge planned no immediate penalties and indicated further applications may be heard.

G. Fosklog C. Flisking Lithpow Tndustrial Court Judas Heydon

Floating Corpse Found After Naval Vessel Sails

The body of Thomas Keen, 40, a fireman, was found floating near Woolloomooloo Bay on August 28 after the steamer Joanara departed from Daugar Gedye's Wharf. Police reported the corse to the morgue, a letter addressed to Thomas Keen of Massey Road Plumstead Kent was found on him.

Thomas Keen Joanara Gedye Woolloo- Mosloa Bay New Zealand Joan Allen Wool- Joomeelon Thomas Ken Masey Plumstead Kent England

Alleged Criminal Libel Case Remains for Court

The case charging Charles J. Haynes with defaming Alfred Jackson in the Newsletter was mentioned again in the Simmons Court proceedings. A further remand was applied for and set until Friday next, with no opposition.

Charles J. Haynes Alfred Jackson Simmons Court Walker

Cable News From Our Own Correspondent

A brief dispatch received today reports on TATE CABLE NEWS developments. The message outlines programming updates and station actions as part of ongoing coverage.

Morocco Crisis Moves Through Diplomatic Channels

London reports growing irritation in France over the return of German consul Vanbel to Pet that spurs interviews between French Foreign Minister Pichon and British Ambassador Bertie. A Franco Spanish note seeks guarantees from Sultan Mulay Hafid as powers weigh Morocco’s future, with Paris and Madrid aligning on order and European interests.

London France Dr Vanbel M. Pichon F. L. Bertie Mulal Hana Mulal Hafid Grimasy Darik Garman Gasstieey Algneirns Rhay Morocca Mulal Firma Morocco Ministry of Foreign Affaire Haterlidénbure Washington Roar Ejrilappa Germany Moeee Temps Praneb Forgien Mulal Talely Spain Totvem Great Britain Trance

England Cricket Notes From London and Kent Match

London report covers Marylebone and Surrey stalemate while Nottinghamshire led county standings after last season. Notable ex Sidneys star Marshal shifts to Deil-Hane game amid regional fixtures. Four day match at Kennington Oval to begin in jubilee week with Yorkshire and Worcestershire near top places.

Yurkabine Kent Surrey Midintex Sinerx Worcestarabne Leccashire Nottingbemenire Anyn Alen Marshal Sidney Hia Nottinghamshire Worcestershire Yorkshire Surrity Millipsex Lancashire Exsex Warwickanie Gloucesteeshire Laicestershire Hampshire Sussss Somersoaire Northamptonshire Derbyshire Yorkshare

Franco-British Exhibition Officials Interview Plan

London Thursday events feature administrators from Australian courts at the Franco-British Exhibition. Tentative meetings and interviews aim to highlight national gains, with speeches and touring displays planned amid busy cultural celebrations.

London

California Forest Fires Reach Sequoia Grove in Calaveras

California fires rage across the state and have reached the giant sequoia groves at Calaveras. Authorities fear for the groves as one of the largest fires has already destroyed substantial timber and threatens further losses.

London California Calaveran

Attitude of Deakin on Defence Bill Sparks Debate

The discussion centers on Mr Deakin and the Defence Bill likely to be introduced in the next session. Opinions vary on whether changes to the bill’s title would strengthen it. The federal Labor party is portrayed as angry and cautious about military policy and potential coercion by a domineering advisory body.

Remais Federal ‘Labor Party Mt—maatly Jeudere Cromwell

Waif at Burwood prompts police inquiry into found infant

Mrs Hating of Mery Street Burwood heard cries from a neighboring house shortly before midnight on Thursday night. She found a healthy infant girl about one month old on the veranda. The baby was fully clothed and believed abandoned. Police notified and the child taken to the Benevolent Asylum in Sydney.

Mra. Hating Mery Street Burwood Mba

Captain Scott Married in London in Quiet Ceremony

Captain Robert Falcon Scott of the Discovery Antarctic Expedition wed Mina Kachteen Brues, renowned sculptor, at a London venue. The couple, prominent in scientific and artistic circles, mark a union between explorer heritage and art world recognition with extended families and notable fellow attendees.

London RP. Rest Mina Kachteen Brues Robert Falens Scott Devonport Bruce T Cansa Loyd Bruce Royal Aredmy New Gallery Musi Admira

Aeronaut Jones Killed In Maine Balloon Explosion

London observer reports a daring aeronaut race at Waterville Maine where Jones ascended in a dirigible before a crowd of 35 000. The balloon caught fire exploded and Jones fell to the ground instantly killed in the mishap.

London Jones Waterville Maine

Bar Silver Quoted At 115 84 Per Ounce In London

London market report shows bar silver priced at 115 84 per ounce standard on Thursday evening. The quote highlights a steady level with traders watching currency shifts and metal demand in the bullion market.

London

Taken Down. London Bond Scandal Linked to Australia Relief

London dispatch notes a confidence trick case involving a 10 000 pound aid scheme. A court heard accusations tied to distributing funds to Australian poor with alleged influence and irregular conduct. Authorities pursue further details across the Metropolis.

London Metropolis Australia

Countess' Jewels Stolen in Dublin Robbery

Jewellery valued at £1010, belonging to Countess Anncaley, was reported stolen from her bedroom at the Howl B Metreyole in Dublin on a Thursday evening. Police launched an inquiry into the burglary and are reviewing security footage and local leads for the jewel theft.

Montes Anncaley

Beer in a shed at Langley Lane Woolloomooloo court case

At Central Police Court Scott was brought for exposing for sale beer in a shed at Langley Lane Westloomanton. Evidence described a room with a table and three forms. Scott, a reputed alcohol dealer, faced fines and imprisonment for liquor offences. He previously paid a fine but owed £20. magistrate fined him £60 or three months, to start after current term.

Central Police Court Wale Ib & She Langley-lane Langley-Inne Westloemanton Shore Scott aly-Brog

Judge Refuses 70 Hear Cases At Tarinehurst Sessions

Judge Backhouse faced a difficult Tarinehurst session as 70 cases were deferred after an accused, identified as a party with 18 interest, objected to the hearing. Two men charged with uttering forged bank notes linked to the Bank of New South Wales were among those sidelined while a voting shareholding question arose. The judge noted difficulties in proceeding and cases were postponed to the next court.

Peace Warrant Granted in Mortlake Disturbance Case

A resident of Mortlake named William M'Kensin applied for a peace warrant against William Themas. The Bioweed Court discharged the complaint after testimony showed threats and aggressive conduct following a robbery allegation. The magistrate ordered a three month peace period with surety of ten pounds.

Illness of the Chief Judge in Equity

The Chief Judge Mr Tuethe A.M Shupaon was unable to attend due to a severe cold. Court attendance increased with members from both banks of the profession noting a heavy audience. The temporary extension, announced, would prove to be null or of no lasting effect.

Tuethe A.M Shupaon Thursner Bat Primen ix Cour

Death of a Pastoralist in Orange District

Mr G M Doane a pastoralist of Peadurris near Orange died aged 36 from pneumonia. He had been visiting his mother at Armfield near Sydney during the late celebrations.

Orange Priday G."m. Doane Peadurris Deane Atainfield Sydney

Tram Fatality on Oxford Street Claims Elderly Woman

An elderly woman crossing Oxford Street near Darlinghurst was struck by a tram bound for Circular Quay on Thursday night. She died en route to Vicente Hospital with witnesses and police on the scene. The injured body was later moved to the hospital morgue.

Oxford-Strort Bechlaesttert Chry Womerab Avenus Darlinghurst X. Tram Crevaler Quay Vincente Hospital

Death of Liverpool asylum inmate sparks coroner inquiry

The Parramatta Coroner opened an inquiry into the death of John Brestom Soith, 40, an inmate at Liverpool Asylum. Reports say he was struck on the head by another inmate, Heery Buring, 44, leading to his injuries. The home currently houses 30 patients with 41 beds available. Also noted are general election nominations and a wedding presents window display at Arcades Jewellers in Granville.

Parramatta John Brestom Soith Liverpool Anylum Smith Heery Buring

Great Rheumatic Cure Promoted By Dr Southam Pill

An advertisement touts Dr. Southam’s Rheumatic Pill as a cure for rheumatism and chronic pains. It claims rapid relief, lists various ailments, and urges readers to visit the dispensing chemists at a Georgia street location for the remedy.

Southam B.A. 4 CO Bi Beorgi-atreet Bytner Ake

For London and Bremen by the Orwez and Yore

A fragmented OCR text appears to discuss items related to London and Bremen, mentioning names like Orwez and Yore. The readable portions include stray phrases about beverages, measures, and casks, with no clear events, dates, or persons to establish a full news item.

London Bremen

Shipment of American Goods From New Zealand and Air Freight

A garbled dispatch notes a shipment of American goods by air from New Zealand and a related arrival schedule. It mentions Parkes receiving a quantity described as a jag and references the TR and A-aleamer Gleeders with a Thursday timetable for what appears to be MaTheuline. Details are obscured, but the item implies cross ocean freight and interim handling steps.

Air Parkes MaTheuline Zealand

Sales by Auction Notice from 19th Century Advertisements

Auction advertisements outline assignments of raising land, with slated sales at specific estates. Details include parcels near Abarm, Mellie Estate, and various trustees or agents like Arthur Rickerdey Pempany and Hewd-tWoode. Dates reference September 24 and other undefined terms, indicating multiple property sales by private treaty or public auction.

Arthur Rickerdey Pempany Tan la Mellie Morry Richyrfeom Vita Pirimrel Lister

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