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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
4
Births Marriages and Deaths Notice Fragment
Fragmentary notice lists names and dates with memorial references. Contains memorial lines for Mobert Short Chatter and Catherine Samper, with family relations and a September 1908 date fragment amid damaged OCR.
Evening News item from Stoney on September 4, 1908
A brief notice from The Evening News of Stoney dated Thursday September 4 1908. Details readable in OCR are fragmentary but indicate standard local reporting of events or notices from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoney
Milk supply debate on municipal aid and purity
A deputation urged the Lord Mayor to fund a municipal milk purity initiative from ratepayer money. They argued for council led investigation and support rather than private bodies, but warned about expanding into broader food provisions and competing with local businesses. The discussion raised questions on limits and scope of municipal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi'an- Thronie
Milk purity debate spurs dairy regulation reform
A letter argues against city buying cattle to improve infant milk quality, noting pure milk exists today and costs rise. It urges reform of dairy laws, stricter inspection, and a standard that ensures milk is truly pure, not merely compliant, warning against watered or adulterated products and proposing enhanced enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnatrong
City
Sydney
England
Wales
Munietvat Dairies
Eulil
NOTES THE FEDERAL CAPITAL DEBATE IN CONGRESS
The Federal Capital issue remains unsettled as the House debates propose delaying a decision. Supporters of Dalgety push forward while opponents warn the nation must choose a site with due dignity and broad consultation rather than yielding to partisan pressure. New South Wales resists any rush to fix the capital location without full consideration of all factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Melbourne
New South Wales
Bitter debate over Papiral selection affects Australis future
The fragment discusses the risk of rushing a Papiral decision and relocating the Federal Cyprian, warning against a poor choice that could hamper Australis population distribution. It notes pressure in the House of Representatives to back a strong minority and a possible selection of Dalgaty, signaling dissent via constitutional channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyprian
Australis
House of Representatives
Dalgaty
The Caddie Prompts Schoolmaster’s Warning On Golf
A South Australian schoolmaster warns that caddies tempt boys away from school. He cites daily absences and smoking as golf culture spreads, argues wages keep boys idle, and urges Factory Act rules to curb juvenile golfing work during holidays, holidays, and spare time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Che
Gore
Taugl
England
Meas of the Peace Congress on child warfare themes
An early Peace Congress in London addressed how children imitate soldiers and war through toys and games. A delegate argued children naturally crave aggression, urging curbs on militaristic play to foster universal brotherhood and reduce future wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Japan
China
Rogileman
Umtralian
Culverse Brotherhood
Farenis
Niversa
Walla
Peace Congress
Abalteh
Australian Opera and the Quest for a Homegrown Work
A reflective critique of Australian operatic hopes grappling with local talent versus foreign models. The piece urges a distinctly Australian operatic work to express climate, landscapes, and national spirit, fearing world stages load with foreign creations. It calls for ambition, artistry, and faith in indigenous composers to write a true national opera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Dantseille Mornd
Mary Impactu
Amifone
Australia
Pat Mn
Book buyers seek large lot of books and paper items
The ad lists Nestle’s Unsweetened Milk and small tissue products for fruit sale to grocers. It calls for eager buyers, mentions China wares, and notes purchasing all parcels of books offered from Liberia. The unnamed seller signs as book buyers and sellers seeking varied stock.
Late Cable News Poor OCR With Corrupted Dents
A terse cropped OCR note reports late cable news with numerous poor scans and corrupted text. The fragment hints at data loss and unreadable segments affecting transmission summaries. No clear names, places, or events are identifiable.
Shipping Disaster A Barque Wrecked Off Alesis Xloe
London reports the barque Star of Sengel wrecked off the coast near Alesis Xloe with two Chinese and Japanese sailors drowned. About twenty-nine persons were saved from the wrecked vessel after the incident on Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sengel
Alesis
Cholera Flares in St Petersburg and Moscow Drainage Debate
London reports over 400 cholera cases daily in St Petersburg with about 17 percent mortality. The Material Institute backs a drainage plan costing about 8 million pounds. Moscow’s immunity is linked to the city’s sewerage and water system. An outbreak in Orenava affects local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bt. Peterburg
Moscow i
Ofemva
Putin
Shocking Gun Explosion Off London Damages Latouche Treville
A terrible accident aboard the French armored cruiser Latouche Treville near London yesterday during gunnery practice caused a gun to explode. Thirteen crewmen were killed and two mortally wounded as splinters shattered the turret and hull. The 4750 ton cruiser carries 7.0 inch breech loaders and a dozen quick firing guns with a crew of 370.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Latonche Treville
Toulin
Ithe Latouche Triville
Hearst Attack Triggers Foraker Withdrawals in Taft Campaign
In London on Wednesday evening Senator Foraker canceled all engagements and withdrew from planned speeches for Taft, saying his defense was adequate but he did not want to risk Taft's prospects. The incident follows Mr Hearst's assault as Taft remains the Republican candidate for the presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
W. R. Hearst
Senator Foraker
W. Tr. Taft
Tafi
Roosevelt Influence Weighs on Foraker and Haskell
Fragmentary cables quote President Roosevelt pressing reform against Senator Foraker and Governor Haskell amid Standard Oil attacks. Hearst and Bryan appear in the discussion. Hearst backs Haskell as a Standard Oil ally while Bryan signals readiness to address Roosevelt’s charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Foraker
Haskell
Dempfray
Hears
Standard Oil Company
Roosevel
Adde
Heart
Seftonn
WJ. Bryan
Standard of Company
Mrynn
Markell
Empire Day Observed Across UK and Colonies
Empire Day was marked in 18 640 schools with 3 221 000 pupils in the United Kingdom and 9 2 732 schools with 2 548 500 scholars. In the colonies increases totaled 311 schools and 715 900 students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
Edge withdraws Napier from motor car competitions
London readers learn that Mr. H. F. Edge will retire the Napier motor car from dangerous contests amid public sentiment. He will reenter if public opinion changes, citing a misreading of the prevailing mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edge
Napier
Iit
Wool Leaving Sydney for England in 11000 Bales
Large wool exports from Sydney head to London Liverpool and the Continent with several ships scheduled. Tomorrow's shipmonth will carry about 3000 bales, while other vessels sail to Punkirk Dunkirk and London with totals around 11000 bales. Officials expect dispatches during the current period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
London
Liverpool
Continent
Xamorrow
Bates
Kort Jackson
Patrocine
Eucalyptin extract praised as superior remedy
The report extols Eucalyptin extract as safer and more reliable than crude preparations. It notes reduced dangers from refined processing and claims the product is supported by professional testimony and sales data from Andrew's company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ju Andew
Abode of Love births at Spaxton noted in era report
In Somersetshirre the Abode of Love linked to John Bailih Pigall and a second child born in the Abode of Love residence. The movement founded 1943 by Henry James Prince drew followers who lived apart, with trials and riots surrounding claimed spiritual marriages and revelations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landon
Hawki
Power
John Bailih Pigall
Agape One
Spaxton
Somersetshire
Agapemond
Charlinen
Bridgrwater
Henry James Prince
Clapton
London
Pigost
Prince Ay Tender
Claptom
Moasiah
South Australian Loan Issued At Stated Rate
The South Australian Loan of £2,000 bearing interest at three and a half percent was issued at par. Interwriters will receive about 68 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lashon
Eare
Ata
Ata S
Ad Beem
Tallow Sales In London Auction Continues Despite Woes
Wednesday evening saw a mix of Australian and New Zealand buyers bidding in London, with canoe prizes unchanged. The catalog listed various grades and prices for butter, tallow and related goods, including notes on quality and measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Celes
Divorce Court rules against petition in five year crime count
Justice Bintwedn delivers decision in Brant by Fiorence Lillias Copping case regarding divorce from Albret Pred. The court found the petitioner failed to show imprisonment totaling three years or more within five years due to multiple short sentences. The judge noted possible reference to The Full Court but stayed with dismissal of the petition, pending any future higher court view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murnims
Fiorence Lillias
Albret
Erin
Far Aker
Ares
Neuer
Bonn
Winmailer
Milne
Urs
Cargo for London and Hamburg shipping notices
Maritime cargo notices report vessels sailing from Centre Wharf and Sydney. The Copa steamer Patronius departs for Dunkirk, London, and Liverpool with 4000 bales, 109 bales of sheep, 29 600 crates of fruit pulp, and sandboxes. The Offenbach will leave Sydney for Antwerp and Hamburg with 200 bales, copra, coconuts, rum, and a 10 900 packing block cargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall
Aml Sanderson
Patronius
Dunkirk
Gendon
Liverpool
Offenbach
Atration Inc
Sydney
Antwern
Hamburg
Ilypinga
Untitled English Mail Fragment Reels From Vague Advert
Fragmentary OCR text from an English newspaper page shows garbled phrases about parties, a tender, and a Viking note. Core names and places are unreadable, leaving only scattered references to a Sydney event and a restle restle term.
Gruesome discovery tied to Parramatta worker Garlick
A grim find near Watsons Bar and a burned body, identified by initials EOY on a ring, points to Charles Garlick a Parramatta caloeman at Pollock's creamery receiving a revolver and letters from a firm. Police remove the deceased for inquest. Garlick, recently discharged from Parramatta Hospital for appendicitis, had threatened to harm himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caries Maifor
Watson's
Granfamie
Havwittan Fund & Yottur
Garlick
WigramRuse
Harrin Park
Parramptia
Aulo
Wirtridgen
Parramatta Hospital
Parramatta Hospital About « Month Ago For Jappendicitis, Aut Since Thelne
Pollock
Parramatta
Tale at the 700 Edward Varloe and a Garden Stroll
In a Tuesday style episode Edward Varloe and a friend visit Zoancical Gardens Moore Park admiring birds and animals. A local acquaintance narrates a tale that leads Taylor and his companion to a trap where a man defends a game in Hajion but is foiled. Communications follow as party members regroup after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Varloe
Rergene
Filla
Cotine Palace
Kingenioet
Sheney Eogwea
Moore Parke
Adi
Taylor
Townie
Hajion
Wiman's Peculiar Death Reported in Narrahiel
In a late 19th century fragment, Mrs. Mculloch dies after a long illness following a fainting spell. The text notes a bleeding event, then a morning death, with mentions of a husband and surrounding family. The article references monastic or clerical contexts and a rash of erratic behavior by attendants during the bleeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camdcorth
Narrahiel
Hetford
Steamship links sought between Sydney and Shanghai
A government communication requests establishment of a regular steamer service between Sydney and Shanghai. The Premier may support the plan, with involvement from the Commerce Chamber and Commercial Commission, and prompted instruction to officials to pursue the route for New South Wales trade benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pommerry
Shanghai
Evra Enatern
Ellie Trom
Sydney
Deane
Han Bren
Emnath
Bramofine
New South Wales
Sura
Irregular Bills of Lading Deliberations at Chamber Meeting
Delegates from Yeabye at Commerce and other groups debated bills of lading and wool shipment policies at the Sney Chamber of Commerce. After long discussion, a resolution was proposed to remove a clause about risk by fire and to align with marine policies, with potential implications for credit and shipment practices among banks and merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeabye
Commerte
Askorlain
Foniation
Srnney Chamber of Commerce
Bank Avingalen
Tate
SeaAday Europe Aid
Oredis Khal
Shepherds Death Noted In Local Report
A fragmented obituary notes the death of a 20 or 40 year old shepherd described in garbled text. The item references a self-inflicted act and mentions individuals unnamed, with unclear locations and dates. Further readable details are limited within the damaged OCR.
Stereoscopic Photographs For Holiday Room Decor
A vintage advertisement touts stereoscopic photographs as a form of decorative art for holiday rooms. It highlights colored and hand made images including Blue Mountains scenes and Ventura lakes, inviting readers to call for orders in Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meath
Mrebevilers
Buatloawe
Mosrsat
Theatrical trea surrr. Monidgus Livingstone charged
A chaotic court record details Monidgus Livingstone a 24 year old clerk accused in a prostitution related case. Witnesses describe money misappropriation linking to theatre funds and bank transfers involving The Bank of Australia and partners including J C Som and P G Williams. The proceedings reference September dates and a trial timeline with testimony about alleged theft and related financial maneuvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monidgus Livingstone
Pulee Cours
King
DSI
Baragersten
Sinter Ny
Bern” Amd
Wiens
Cysling
J.C
Willamsen
Australia
Sara Say
South Wales
Rouse
Mr. Carroll
Bank of New Sono Ware
Manry
Wesey
Mney
Gwstave Ramaciotti
Williamson
Paling Ant Company Limited
J. ©. Willamaen
Contemplated Police Changes In North Sydney Division
A fragmented report discusses potential retirements and replacements in the North Sydney division. It mentions Mr Collins leaving teaching duties, possible successors, and speculation on who may assume the position of inspector in various guard posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soehler Collins
North Sydney
Cullins
Ow Weroder J
Upee & Sp Bontm” Holiday Pendine
Tao Murstinn
Ais Wuressaor
Beirie Gisrussid
Kelly
Visiting police officials and transfers across districts
An eclectic, partly garbled report lists visiting police officers including Mr Waller and Kinniply with Metropolitan Superintendent Holice in attendance. It notes multiple staff transfers to Armidale Narrabri Camden Balranald and other towns, a steamer cargo schedule from Japan and local court actions including stay of proceedings and a chamber of commerce meeting set for October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waller
Chetaw
Pension Farssti
Snakes Valley
Rod
Millard
Aptney
Parramorn
Gaveromeny Writeal Assisrz
Vaecing
Hilleenive
Tnttradting de
Jona Costeller
Speeaset
Pownall
Cromn Land
de Mino
Armidale
Mr. C. WO. Russell
Coonamble
Narrabri
Cnotealx
Alfred Yoend
P. and G. Company
Tenlis
Japan
Drinbane
Rewsustie
Fapore
Joan
Newrastir
Renniemes Raye Beem
Auulli
Piston
Cierpint
Camden
Lievotenog
Balranald
Wenrwaryn
Gmstrop Cohen Fenny
Aeriaom
Howard Freeman
Richard Wallaer
Calte Ao
Grimpon
Freeman
Wallaer
Sherry
Alainiff
Up Council
Carruthers
Beaney Chamber of Commerce
Olbrre Ob
Ray
Lensqiertiy Am Llageetore
Aimer
W. B Sinkes
Seesis Turer
G. A. Jones
H.stance
R. Ray
A. J. Manson
Sidhelase
Larkester
le Archer
Broughton Corrie
D. & Howard
Altret Roughley
F. W. Siseex
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Empire Day
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Tate Cable News
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English Mail
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Webvessey
Restle
Watson's Bay
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Tiday
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Callaghan
Georgs
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