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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1908
Page
5
The departing Governor General sails for England this afternoon from the Rajway station amid wide crowd farewell scenes. The procession includes Prime Minister and senior officials, with flowers and tears marking the farewell as guards and crowds line the platform and carriage doors before the journey inland and onward to the ship.
A violent roling with a tram near Cone al Railway Station sent horses bolting from Sisiform into George Street. The carriage struck a wall and a policeman, who halted the scene. one horse was severely injured and may be destroyed while other damage to the carriage occurred. No serious tram or coachman injuries reported.
The Bar of Dudley, named to be sworn in as governor general of the Commonwealth, remains at Government House as personnel arrangements for the Wis staff are underway. The swearing-in ceremony is expected to follow official appointments and changes in the Dominion’s administration.
The report notes Sydney Howse arriving in Melbourne after morning duties with the Man-at-War episode. He meets with Lord Ivatey and private secretary Sir Walter Allen, who say inter views are not planned presently. Explanations reference official levies and a levee on September 25.
In a complex land dispute the government seeks dismissal of salt lease claims against multiple defendants including tie crowdn and others. The court considers suspending prosecution, restoring the defendants to the suit, and whether to dismiss with conditions or costs, with a declaratory act on past rentals and Crown authority guiding the outcome.
Meadowbank Manufacturing, long at risk building a mile of new trams for the New South Wales Railway Commissioners, rebuilt after a fire ten months ago. The firm has renewed its efforts, erecting a new workshop, installing up to date machinery, and winning contracts for seven followed by twenty four more cars. Each car will carry six passengers, feature improved entry and a protected driver’s area, and glass fronts to better visibility in bad weather. About 30 Meadowbank workers are employed on the project.
Late Mrs Margaret Watson probate awarded with Walter Halifax Watson and Olive Airey Clove named executors and trustees. The will directs a life interest for Thomasine Lones, a £160 bequest to a sister, and the hotel lease to be managed by Walter Halifax Watson for 15 of 20 years with salary. Income from estate to be shared by her children until realisation. Net value stated as £18148 1s 11d with portions tied to real estate.
A Melbourne copy of a confidential circular sent to German chambers of commerce has reached Commonwealth officials. It reports Mr Wilson's mission to set ruling market values for goods with Witrow as buyer and price demander. The note also claims Andreas Harder is coordinating with Wilson through customs officials.
An application was made to Mo tas Simpson this morning by James Walker in the suit of Olof Anderson and Helen Agnew Anderson for an order releasing him from custody. He was arrested under a writ of writhemien on April 6. Walker testified he offered to pay costs but was refused. The judge noted the applicant appeared youthful and the proceeding was dismissed.
Morcares May Flran formerly Bumpert seeks divorce from Buggoe James Firm. She endured years of hardship as his wife with travel from Sydney to Liverpool and Darlinghurst. He deserted, sent money irregularly, and made threats. she faced estrangement and eventual separation, while he pursued other ties and distant promises.
A local court issued decrees in April concerning several disputes over savings and settlements. The proceedings referenced the cases Blea Stay Reddall v Keenss Aubrey Reddall, Ant Camphill Jones v John Janne, and Florines May Davis v Prank Davie, with a six month adjustment period noted.
The report details the 1907 arbitral actions affecting dairy wages and price rules, noting Judge Heyden and Mr. Kolynock representing unions and associations. It covers the Arbitration Court rulings, the common rule on dairy pricing, and the order changes up to December 1907 regarding wage boards and the operation of the Industrial Arbitration Act. The text cites delays, appeals, and the impact on prime dry matter pricing in UK context.
Last week stamp duty revenue in Sybury totaled £2549 149s 10d for probes and letters of administration. Mrs Elisabeth Preston Marks widow of Darning Foirth owed £119 Us and Mr Charles Young grazier £400 13s 7d. Net values show Mrs Marws estate at £18310 and Mr Young at £54151. Details of both wills have been published in the Evening News.
The J.31.5 Yamape Maru will depart at noon tomorrow carrying Lord and Lady Northcote to Yokohama with Mantle Chins and Japan aboard. Imise Waleba district notes good spring in the grass and steady tides for the voyage.
In a sixteen year old case at Ali Adguthy Court Mey Sistloe Street this morning Mr J W S Livens on behalf of William Thome Wall a liquidator of Imperial Land, Ruling, and Depedii Compans applied for a writ of attachment against Henry Girten Breger for nonpayment of 202 pounds 10 shillings and 1 pound 12 shillies. The court noted Breger had gone into liquidation and Mr Hughes stated the remnant wages did not suffice. The judge dismissed the application with costs, ruling the May 19 order did not arise from the current proceedings and could not be enforced.
A judge in Leichardt NSW handles a vinegar quality dispute involving Suspect Susie Shawahen of Flont-sureey and Kenyli of Leichuardi. The case centers on a claim for a fine and standard of vinegar, with witnesses and a police inspection. The matter includes a consent to samples and references to legal procedures and penalties.
In Wollongong racing a maiden welter event produced Gold Pan and Lord Merton as notable runners. Lord Merton led early but Gold Pan won by several lengths in a brisk time. Other starters included Jolly Actor and Zealoy with betting totals showing interest in both events.
Racing notes show Qik Aterdoan failing in the Byson and Metropolitan handicaps with next Saturday’s Club races led by Riysy Lawwere for the Novive Hawalway Ser. The report lists Pegar, Foutiewaibree Handicap, Gray Kenslagion Handicap and Mullaver as engagements, while mentions of notable figures include Mr Jas Harpe and Mr G G Sirahe. The piece also pays respects to the late Mr Ee Marken and notes the Metropolitan Club’s actions and the West Mult initiative.
Arthur Mekernd Company reports a robust spring real estate market with high inquiry levels and healthy price activity. Market sentiment suggests favorable conditions for primary inquiries and continued improvement in suburban property availability and prices.
Fragmented weather note and assorted local items mention rain in some areas and expected conditions. The report references various places and names in a garbled form, with no clear dates or outcomes.
Fragmented OCR lists multiple shipping agents and captains across lines, mentioning Amiewals HLMS Howerful Irina Kisco Captain Drewstt and Howard Sait Company with agents Yuteithar Tah 7 ane, plus SMac fay Tuver Sinch Wimat Company. North Coast Company and others show vessels, captains, and routes to Newcastle, Vancouver, and New South Wales ports with terse agency notes and schedule references.
A garbled OCR passage lists numerous names, places, and terms with no clear narrative. The readable bits point to market chatter and scattered references such as Sydney, Bank, and various personal names, but no coherent event or reporting.
A Bellambi coach accident is reported with injuries to crew members and an inquiry by authorities. The article mentions the Bellambi Coal Company and names individuals connected to the incident as details remain unclear.
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