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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1908
Page
9
Fragmentary notices from a death and memorial column list multiple individuals with dates in the early 1900s. Entries reference Scowen, Crowther, Grant, Harris, Parker, and Stevens, with relatives expressing love and remembrance. The text shows damaged OCR and inconsistent punctuation, including ages and dates insep.
Brief readable item from The Evening News dated September 23 1908 notes local happenings, society notices, and public briefs. Names, places, and dates appear as in the periodical, offering a compact card-style snapshot of events and updates.
Sir Joseph Carruthers returns from the Old Country urging liberal immigration to develop resources and build the nation. He criticizes a parochial Australian party for fearing workers and prefers welcoming Irish, Scottish, and English migrants to fuel growth and prosperity.
Reports describe artillery barrages as forces attempt to break through enemy positions. Intel indicates efforts to suppress defenses and clear routes, with scattered clashes along the front and occasional counterattacks by opposing units.
An opinion piece questions selective gambling enforcement. It argues that Chinese and white gamblers face unequal police raids while other forms of gambling remain common. The author urges equal treatment and broader suppression of gambling across all communities.
London dispatch reports Ot Alberti ex Minister of Justice held on suspicion of large frauds, allegedly diverting 500 000 pounds from the Peasants Savings Bank and 225 000 pounds via forgeries from the Danish Butter Association. The Daily Mall cites consortium losses by Menart, Willnr and Riley, with potential recovery from the Butter Association. The Butter Trade Journal notes 62 duirice liable for 3000 pounds each, risking small farmers who were unaware of any liability after milk payments.
London dispatch reports ongoing cholera in St Petersburg with satire of city sanitation and sanitation efforts. Gravediggers are said to be active as the epidemic continues to strain public health resources.
Jed Jobason departs London by Tuesday evening bound for Australia amid cheers from 500 admirers at Charing Cross. Promoter plans a Burns vs Jobason bout, with Burns confident of stopping the colored challenger in 20 rounds and staking £2000 on the result.
Local readers note peculiar accuracy in forecasts from the Federal Weather Bureau though misreadings from Melbourne alter the tone. In Sydney and New South Wales trends, residents laugh at reversed predictions yet rely on forecasts for planning. Householders report washing and outdoor tasks defying forecasts, yet still consult the daily record for guidance.
London reports Dublin authorities and many Irish public bodies strong in blocking a Catholic Eucharist procession seen as an insult to Prime Minister Asquith. Protests arise over the ban and its implications for Catholic rights and public order.
Kusais and Hol lama have accepted the Franco-Spanish note regarding Morocco. The move signals a diplomatic accord between Britain and allied nations on North African policy. Officials in London commented on the development as a step toward stability in the region.
A swimming record report from London notes amateur champion H Tayvir of Chadderton Lancashire achieving a record time in the 140 yards event at Shoreditch London Bath. The brief item confirms the new mark and the location of the swim in the capital.
Michael Trades was arrested on landing at Micdunella after attempting to throw overboard a trunk containing his employer’s body. Trades confessed to the murder with the victim’s complicity, amid Syrian anger from Santos and a steamer named Cordiclers.
The Legislative Assembly debated remuneration for Industrial Dieput Act wage earners. Government fears a professional representative class. unions worry low fees reduce access to work. A daily wage method per trade is proposed, with unions funding any shortfall to avoid delays and encourage arbitration.
The article critiques French neglect of New Caledonia and reports a decree banning Nam nomes from becoming a French naval base in the Pacific. It argues Australia should not accept the offer, notes declining trade and nickel mine dependence, and questions Canberra’s ability to manage Papuan affairs while Noumea’s future remains uncertain.
In London on a Tuesday evening the Hagenbeck mesgerry manager at the Franco Shilah Exhibition is sued over an alleged act to relocate an elephant toward a water chute. The incident centers on alleged mistreatment within the exhibition grounds.
London market brief notes a fluctuating bar silver price with a Turkey Evang stander and new per ounce quotes. The report records a day’s quoted ounce price and references market activity in London.
London Evening report shows Bank of Australia closing at 1M 103 with mixed results across other majors. Melbourne issues steady with 4 per cent debentures trading near 109 and 103, while Bank of New South Wales, National Bank of New Zealand, and City of Melbourne debentures show varied quotes. Readings include Melbourne Harbor Trust bonds at 103 and Melbourne Tramway Trust debentures at 102 amid fluctuating foreign exchange impacts.
London reports the estimated wheat afloat for the United Kingdom at 1,556,000 quarters and for the Continent at 1,670,000 quarters. Last week American wheat shipments to Europe from Atlantic ports reached 276,000 quarters and 76,000 from Pacific ports. Total shipments to Europe stood at 1,095,000 quarters, with 192,000 from Argentina and Uruguay.
London reports the death of Countess Russell amid a saga of a high profile divorce case. It recounts her marriage to Earl Russell, cruel treatment claims, an 1898 appeal, and a Lords trial that set a rare precedent for private punishment by the House of Lords in a civil context.
On the Monrak Estate near Casterton Victoria the lambing returns show 1600 lambs from Sir owes with a high percentage. In one paddock of 104 ewes 1057 lambs were marked, giving an average of 1m per cent. The district record appears to be a local guide to lambing efficiency.
In Liverpool street city the Central Summons Court heard cases of adulterated whisky with added water. Sara Greavy of the Gira Hotel faced Inspector Duncan of the City Council. 4 flan of 3 with nine coats were imposed, later reduced. Kate Bourke of the Bal more Hotel stood accused with similar charges. Both defendants claimed ignorance of “breaking down” methods. fines imposed were reduced on appeal. The House of Representatives discussed preliminary steps to recover £25,000 from a wall contract linked to Damon Laing and Sons.
The Sydney coroner heard evidence on the death of Constance Schultz found in her Rozelle cottage. Witnesses said she lived behind Hannah Poppie and that on Friday evening she sang before a dish fell. Pathologist Dr Palmer testified the death was due to asphyxia from smothering with accidental death later ruled.
An old notice warns buyers away from counterfeit Sander and Sons Eucalyptus Extract claiming safety and purity. It cites a legal case in Victoria where a sworn witness testified the product was adulterated and emphasizes the authentic genuine extract to avoid deception.
The divorce petition of Catherine Callaghan formerly Ryan also known as Marie Narelse vs Matthew Callaghan was continued in court this morning. The hearing covered accusations of drunkenness and non support, with testimonies about the parties, separation, and a period in which the respondent allegedly lived with another person.
On Tuesday at the Werertey Council Alderman Abicall moved to fund a pumping scheme. The proposal aimed to restore order, regulate tramway operations, and power the town’s utilities. The motion progressed in committee before being carried.
The text reports a complex criminal appeal involving a two headed baby case with references to Dooduward and Spence, noting a potential appeal outcome from the derlelon At thr Old Court and possible transfer to New Souths Waire. It discusses the likelihood of a proable cas and mentions State of New Souths Waire.
Fragmented OCR text shows a dubious advert style claiming a cure for a disease and promising bottles mailed post free. It references names like A. BAUNDERS and A. LAUNDRA, cutlery sales, and railway station addresses, with scattered phrases about city and country trade and delivery to Australia.
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