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| Women's Emigration Society. The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864-1933) Thursday 12 May 1881, page 3 News | 2009-10-13 11:17:48.0 | Women's lüiiiiuration Society. UttDLR the sigiiituie "Onj\," a ladj corre- spondent îofeiied in oui columns recently to the formation of au association in Queensland foi the introduction of >dnetted yoting women fiom the mothei couutiy Anothoi lctlei appoaia in our c Jimms to diy on tho sime sub ject, and as si\ joungvvomeu oiuigi tuts under tho auspiceB of tho association will piobably ainve boro within the next wick 01 two, the in- formation contained in the appended cn culm will bo road with interest M o undoiolaud that ongageinonts have Leen ali cady obtained m tho counti y districts for several of the new arnvala, and that little ditttoulty ib uppiohcnded of tho whole being piovided foi veiy soon aftoi amvnl 'Iho periodical lutioduclion of a few cultivated young women, not afiaid of Boiling tuen fingois occasionally ni domestic work, can Uni dry fail to bo boueficial to tho colony tis well us to the im uiigiatitB , but there aro pus-ublj not it fow young women of iv similar clitsa ilreatly in tho colony who would bo glad if Iioiucb could bo found fen thom in tho counti y disti icts tlnough the igoncy of uladies' association 'Iho In Id foi cultivatedspin nateiH m tho colony is reallj vety much lealrictcd by the cucumBtunco that domestic norvic« hero ib looked upon with much less fiivout th in in tho mother country Ilowevci, the e\petitnent now being mado ib one th it will bo watched with much intorest The folluwiug is a copy of the circular alluded to - Tins nooioty has been stuted ni longland to promote tile emi^iation of vvonien to those colonies vvlieio tlieio m a domain! for theil ßorvieos llicsouot) pioposes to eini(,uito women of all chifscs vvlioso lie ilth an 1 ncquire- molí ta wai tant tile belief that tin.j »ill be able to supply tlio domanil Nonomeii will bo sent who nre not willing to liolp iu any tlomcstiu work vvliicii mif,ht be required of thuin It is of cnireo impossible to senil women without propoi tirraii!,omciitB being mu le for tlieir rocop tion, iititl the society tppeal to tiloso in thti colonies who approve tlio scheme to help tliein in lins nutter llioy would su"gost Unit an aaaooi itlon be formed for Iho folloivilli, objects - 1 To reeeiie the emigrants m proper homes or lo lgJiL.8 «VOMIM. CMICIIlAriOS BOCIITV oil theil airiva), if tlio existing arrangements be ii-siifliclont 2 To assist lu piociiiinc, Hiern cinplo}niout 3 To establish such lelutiuiis willi the eini-i anta that thoy ma} know whole to turn for help should tiley find themselves in any serious tlillicully 4 To assist tlio society, if nceessiry, in locovcring any money lent to emigrants for piutsa^eB, &C-, and to forivar 1 tlio s into to Loudon If como arrangements such as tlieso could bo malo tlio work and expense of the 1 oiidon society would bo very con«iderabiy lightened Of course my i idles subscribing to a home, or giving tl'ou son ices in rinj work for the bonobt of the society would bo cnMtle 1 to first choice amongst thoso nho are sent out Hie lioines viuuld not need to bo lnrf,o, us tlio number sent out at one time would be usually four or bix, though iu raio cases it luicht amount to eight or ton | Women's Emigration Society. UNDER the signature "Onyx," a lady corre- spondent referred in our columns recently to the formation of an association in Queensland for the introduction of educated young women from the mother-country. Another letter appears in our columns to-day on the same sub- ject, and as six young women emigrants under the auspices of the association will probably arrive here within the next week or two, the in- formation contained the appended circular will be read with interest. We understand that engagements have been already obtained in the country districts for several of the new arrivals, and that little difficulty is apprehended of the whole being provided for very soon after arrival. The periodical introduction of a few cultivated young women, not afraid of soiling their fingers occasionally in domestic work, can hardly fail to be beneficial to the colony as well as to the im- migrants; but there are possibly not a few young women of a similar class already in the colony who would be glad if homes could be found for them in the country districts through the agency of a ladies' association. The field for cultivated spin- sters in the colony is really very much restricted by the circumstances that domestic service here is looked upon with much less favour than in the mother-country. However, the experiment now being made is one that will be watched with much interest. The following is a copy of the circular alluded to:- This society has been started in England to promote the emigration of women to those colonies where there is a demand for services. The society proposes to emigrate women of all classes whose health and acquire- ments warrant the belief that they will be able to supply the demand. No women will be sent who are not willing to help in any domestic work which might be required of them. It is, of course, impossible to send women without proper arrangements being made for their recep- tion, and the society appeal to those in the colonies who approve the scheme to help them in this matter. They would suggest that an association be formed for the following objects:- 1. To receive the emigrants in proper homes or lodgings WOMEN'S EMIGRATION SOCIETY. on their arrival, if the existing arrangements be insufficient. 2. To assist in procuring them employment 3. To establish such relations with the emigrants that they may know where to turn for help should they find themselves in any serious difficulty. 4. To assist the society, if necessary, in recovering any money lent to emigrants for passages, &c, and to forward the same to London. If some arrangements such as these could be made the work and expense of the London society would be very considerably lightened. Of course any ladies subscribing to a home, or giving their services in any work for the benefit of the society, would be entitled to first choice amonst those who are sent out. The houses would not need to be large, as the number sent out at one time would be usually four or six, though in rare cases it might amount to eight or ten. |
| Tetanus. The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864-1933) Thursday 12 May 1881, page 3 News | 2009-10-13 11:04:50.0 | We are indebted to Mt Henrj Leake for the following valuable contribution to tho discussion on tioatuieut of tet nus now going on It is taken from a tract bj A Mt Ihtt, LttCP London, M R C S , ' Pip ra on Blood Poisoning, iV-c Auothei coi respondent to whom also wo di«iro to e\p ess our tcknowledgement, "G li," lnb been at the troul le of copjiug out tho samo eise, anti sends it t > us, sajiug -' Hj way of preface 1 would juat state that Dr Mulhtt is it phjsician of the highest standing, and uij iys a most di8tingui8hul reputation foi the successful tieatmeut of tjphoid aud othei dieaded zjmotic diseases " " Prom tnouiory, I recall a case which occurred, wheu the city of Montevideo was g air a uni bj British soldieia and blue j ickote, lu 1813 A seaman belonging to one oí the men of war got his right hand eutanglod in some of the ma chtuory, and tho little linger vv is toru oil fiom the carpus, leaving aveij j iggcd wound Having a hospital on shore, he waa louiovcl theio for treatmout A few dajs aftoi the ucci lent tetanus set in in its worat foi m-the wouud waa foul and sloughy Ihe surgeon m chaigo vv ia uij col- league, and being a man of gie it îutolligcncu, Baw th it the c iso vv is titteilj desj crate , under these ciicumstaucps, beiug ivv ire of the elleetsof brandj in paralysing muscular action iu s alors, the thought occurred to linn tint tlio but thing ho could do vv is to make tho man ' d ad dt tink, and koop him so until tho spasm shitild c uso and tho wouud tike ou a htilthj icti in Ho began by giviug lo/ of brandj, anti I ept up tho cfiect by giving 2oz whenever loturniug cou Bciousness Bhowcd that it was necea in j 'lins trcntmont waa stendilj pur»u"d, night md dnj, for four days, the patient bciuR most cneflilly Watched by tho surgeon huiself, who bid his bed removed into tho wind with him when ho bud the satisfaction to pea that ho Ugin to im- prove, the wound becoming clean nul healthy, and tho spasms ceueed If I remember right, tine, which, no doubt, greatly issiated the other treattuout Propor uuiuishuient vv ia nhunns torcd and the bowels were also caieftilly attended to lu about threo weeks tina patient w is ie turned to his ship porfuetly curt d " Ibis lb the only cesu I saw loovoi out of a great nianj that were tiudei tho cue of other medical mon, who tioitod thu dine iso with powerful narcotics I have never witnessed any real good from nat cotíes lu Una disease I cou Bidei the otlects of chloroform too ev inesceut to be of any permanout uao 1 think thcrefoie, m this simple mode of li tuting this foiuiidablo di ease, wo bavoa povvir which ia worthy of a tnal iu tina inoro favourable climate INo doubt u host of objections would beiaised bj thoso who ni o touched with 'alcoholiphobiii,' bntstich con- siderations would not, I think, nifl leuce any medical man who Baw Ins way cloal to s ivo life by this modo oí tnatment " It ia reunikablo tint tho poraon whoso caso ia given above waa uttcilj unconscious uf what ho had takou, and when he îecoveied ho asked tho Burgeon who attended bun what medicino ho had taken When ho was told ' bi andy ' ho vv is greatly suipri6td "It just occurs to mo that some might say you suporscdo tho ' tetanus ' by establishing dein mm toemens Bo it bo, if wo have no other way of explaining the uiattor, »s wo thon have a disoaso amenable to treatment, md fiom which fuvv die lu conclusion, I coiibidei that quiuino in cinchouiBiug dosos would mutotiiilly assist the brandy " Tel ¡mus. | We are indebted to Mr. Henry Leake for the following valuable contribution to the discussion on treatment of tetanus now going on. It is taken from a tract by A. Meffitt, L.R.C.P. London, M.R.C.S., "Papers on Blood Poisoning, &c." Another correspondent to whom also we desire to express our acknowledgement, "G.R.," has been at the trouble of copying out the same case, and sends it to us, saying:-"By way of preface I would just state that Dr. Moffitt is a physician of the highest standing, and enjoys a most distinguished reputation for the successful treatment of typhoid and other dreaded zymotic diseases." "From memory, I recall a case which occurred, when the city of Montevideo was garrisoned by British soldiers and blue jackets, in 1848. A seaman belonging to one of the men-of-war got his right hand entangled in some of the ma- chinery, and the little finger was torn off from the carpus, leaving a very jagged wound. Having a hospital on shire, he was removed there for treatment. A few days after the accident tetanus set in its worst form-the wound was foul and sloughy. The surgeon in charge was my col- league, and being a man of great intelligence, saw that the case was utterly desperate; under these circumstances, being aware of the effects of brandy in paralysing muscular action in sailors, the thought occurred to him that the best thing he could do was to make the man 'dead drunk,' and keep him so until the spasm should cease and the wound take on a healthy action. He began by giving 4oz. of brandy, and kept up the effect by giving 2 oz whenever returning con- sciousness showed that it was necessary. This treatment was steadily pursued, night and day, for four days, the patient being most carefully watched by the surgeon himself, who had his bed removed into the ward with him, when he had the satisfaction to see that he began to im- prove, the wound becoming clean and healthy, and the spasms ceased. If I remember right, tine, which, no doubt, greatly assisted the other treatment. Proper nourishment was adminis- tered, and the bowels were also carefully attended to. ln about three weeks this patient was re- turned to his ship perfectly cured. "This is the only case I saw recover out of a great many that were under the care of other medical men, who treated the disease with powerful narcotics. I have never witnessed any real good from narcotics in this disease. I con- sider the effects of chloroform too evanescent to be of any permanent use. I think, therefore, in this simple mode of treating this formidable disease, we have a power which is worthy of a trial in this more favourable climate. No doubt a host of objections would be raised by those who are touched with 'alcoholiphobia,' but such con- siderations would not, I think, influence any medical man who saw his way clear to save life by this mode of treatment. " It is remarkable that the person whose case is given above was utterly unconscious of what he had taken, and when he recovered he asked the surgeon who attended him what medicine he had taken. When he was told 'brandy' he was greatly surprised. "It just occurs to me that some might say you supersede the 'tetanus' by establishing delirium tremens. Be it so, if we have no other way of explaining the matter, as we then have a disease amenable to treatment, and from which few die. In conclusion, I consider that quinine in cinchonising doses would materially assist the brandy." Tetanus. |
| EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS. The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Tuesday 15 July 1884, page 5 News | 2009-10-08 11:08:35.0 | to time and description with the cirth tremors reported from tasmania, occurred on the Victorian side of Bass s Straits on Sunday afternoon Tho earthquake waa felt atYvil sons Promontory, Port Albert, Loirnsdale, and Omeo At Port Albert, where the shock startled tho residents, the earth tremour was accompanied by tidal disturbances 1 arth quake shod s were also noticed at Ldcn, Wales coast Win Martin, keeper of the lighthouse at Wilsons Promontor), tele graphed as follows to tho Munster ot Trade and Customs -" Wilson s Promontor), Sun day, July 13,1881 -reit ele irly delined hhock of an earthquake at 1 13 p m to daj, with severe rocking motion, continuing ubout 12 seconds No damage is reported ' Victoria Bank side. In the two story build mta kno«vn as the Ship Hotel and Thom son s store the shock was most severely felt, but although chaira and tables were d13 turbed, and the doors rattled, no damage WUB done, and m 10 minutes all was quiet again At the Port wharf the lifeboat Bwung to and fro on the davits and the w iter boiled up and rose momentarily to a lpv^l with the wharf Tho shock waa felt 111 a mild degree a few persons in *he suburbs of Port Albert was caused by a shock of earthquake A distinct shock of earthquake waa felt hero yesterday afternoon It w us felt through out the district A shock of earthquake was felt here yester day at about 2pm, which lusted nearly half noise, which travelled from south to north lhe shock waa preceded by a rapid fall of tho immediatel) after the earthquake had passed felt at Eden yesterday, the first at about p m. and the second about ondit minutes later The shock lasted ono minute 'Hie vibration waa distinct and very perceptible A similar shock was felt at Pambula at about loud rumbling noise toivard the eastward '1 he crockery m the houses and the «vindoivs were violently Bhaken The vibration waa north east Mr IX C Russell, the Government asüo nomer, reporta that a yory severe shock of earthquake passed Gabo at 20 minutes post 2pm yesterday, lasting for a few seconds and going from south to north Bega was west to east Later news allowa that the earthquake shock jesterday waa mostly felt 111 Launces and at two other places m tho north A few chimneys were thrown down and tho plaster broken m several housea The wulla wero split in a few places and tho pillars twisted One of the minarets in St Andrew s Church, Launceston, waa tlnoivu down, and other churches were slightly damuged The shock wua felt on board ships, and at various places «vhere no shock has been felt before In one place the shock was felt 20 feet underground, contraiy to previous ctpe nence Llectnc apparatus shovved no change, sho«ving that the tremor wua not due to tobe AT the International Confeience held at Brussels in October 1SS2 it vras resolved that an International Coi mission should be appointed to take steps to hold unothei con terence, and the coinnnttco of the Tnglish summoning the commission in question Hie latter body lins recently met at Paris, and resolved that it is desirable, in nccord ance with the suggestions of the 1 nghsh committea, that the next confeience shall be held at Berne m the second week of August next, commencing on Monday the 1th ot I that month, and that on the succeeding tivo J days the following questions will be dis cussed The forenoons will bo devoted to the work of special committees, and the atti r noons to the public discussion of the Hume questions -1, International Arbitration, 2, Neutralisation of Oceanic Canals , 3, Interna tionul Tribunals , 4, International Disarma ment A circular is being sent to eminent part m the conference. [BY TLLLGlvAPH ] (raosi OUR OVVV COUUESI ON DENIS ) An earthquake shock occurred here yester day afternoon at 10 nnnutea to 2, which caused some alarm to those residenta who occupied houses in tho line ot the shock which appeared to be fiom S W to N L Strange to so), however, it was felt by the POM' ALBLRP, MON-DAY BAIRNSDALE MONDAY SOU1H WALLS OMIO, MONDU SYDNEY, MOND vi HOBAR1, MOVDAV | to time and description with the earth tremors reported from Tasmania, occurred on the Victorian side of Bass's Straits on Sunday afternoon. The earthquake was felt at Wil- son's Promontory, Port Albert, Bairnsdale, and Omeo. At Port Albert, where the shock startled the residents, the earth tremour was accompanied by tidal disturbances. Earth- quake shocks were also noticed at Eden, Wales coast. Wm. Martin, keeper of the lighthouse at Wilson's Promontory, tele- graphed as follows to the Minister of Trade and Customs:-"Wilson's Promontory, Sun- day, July 13, 1884 -Felt clearly-defined shock of an earthquake at 1.43 p.m. to-day, with severe rocking motion, continuing about 12 seconds. No damage is reported." Victoria Bank side. In the two story build- ings known as the Ship Hotel and Thom- son's store the shock was most severely felt, but although chairs and tables were dis- turbed, and the doors rattled, no damage was done, and in 10 minutes all was quiet again. At the Port wharf the lifeboat swung to and fro on the davits, and the water boiled up and rose momentarily to a level with the wharf. The shock was felt in a mild degree a few persons in the suburbs of Port Albert. was caused by a shock of earthquake. A distinct shock of earthquake was felt here yesterday afternoon. It was felt through- out the district. A shock of earthquake was felt here yester- day at about 2pm, which lasted nearly half noise, which travelled from south to north. The shock was preceded by a rapid fall of the immediately after the earthquake had passed. felt at Eden yesterday, the first at about 2 p.m. and the second about eight minutes later. The shock lasted one minute. The vibration was distinct and very perceptible. A similar shock was felt at Pambula at about loud rumbling noise toward the eastward. The crockery in the houses and the windows were violently shaken. The vibration was north east. Mr H. C. Russell, the Government astro- nomer, reports that a severe shock of earthquake passed Gabo at 20 minutes past 2 p.m. yesterday, lasting for a few seconds, and going from south to north. Bega was west to east. Later news shows that the earthquake shock yesterday was mostly felt in Launces- and at two other places in the north. A few chimneys were thrown down and the plaster broken in several houses. The walls were split in a few places and the pillars twisted. One of the minarets in St. Andrew's Church, Launceston, was thrown down, and other churches were slightly damaged. The shock was felt on board ships, and at various places where no shock has been felt before. In one place the shock was felt 20 feet underground, contrary to previous expe- rience. Electric apparatus showed no change, showing that the tremor was not due to to be. AT the International Conference held at Brussels in October 1882, it was resolved that an International Commission should be appointed to take steps to hold another con- ference, and the committee of the English summoning the commission in question. The latter body has recently met at Paris, and resolved that it is desirable, in accord- ance with the suggestions of the English committee, that the next conference shall be held at Berne in the second week of August next, commencing on Monday the 4th of that month, and that on the succeeding five days the following questions will be dis- cussed. The forenoons will be devoted to the work of special committees, and the after- noons to the public discussion of the same questions:-1, International Arbitration; 2, Neutralisation of Oceanic Canals; 3, Interna- tional Tribunals ; 4, International Disarma- ment. A circular is being sent to eminent part in the conference. [BY TELEGRAPH] (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) An earthquake shock occurred here yester- day afternoon at 10 minutes to 2, which caused some alarm to those residents who occupied houses in the line of the shock, which appeared to be from S.W. to N.E. Strange to say, however, it was felt by the PORT ALBERT, Monday. BAIRNSDALE, MONDAY. SOU1H WALES. OMEO, Monday. SYDNEY, MONDAY. HOBART, MONDAY. |
| WOMAN THROWN THROUGH WINDSCREEN Driver Has Remarkable Escape The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Monday 22 April 1935, page 8 News | 2009-10-07 10:01:08.0 | I Driver Has Remarkable Escape more than a mass of twisted metal aftei it had come into collision willi another car in Pohit Nepean load Seaford jestei day afternoon Mr Ernest Bridge of Beaconsfield parade St Kilda escaped with a badly laceiated finger and slight cuts on the head A passenger in lils car Mr Keith Seabrook also of Beaconsfield parade St Kilda had a leg lacerated on his face the accident Mr John Sloan of Buckley street Essendon escaped injury but his companion Miss Joyce Cameron of the same address was thrown thiough the windscreen Hei face was severely cut After íecelving medical attention at a Alfred Hospital Mr Sloans car was badly damaged | Driver Has Remarkable Escape more than a mass of twisted metal after it had come into collision with another car in Point Nepean road, Seaford, yester- day afternoon, Mr. Ernest Bridge, of Beaconsfield parade, St Kilda escaped with a badly lacerated finger and slight cuts on the head. A passenger in his car, Mr. Keith Seabrook, also of Beaconsfield parade, St Kilda had a leg lacerated on his face. the accident, Mr. John Sloan of Buckley street, Essendon, escaped injury but his companion, Miss Joyce Cameron, of the same address was thrown through the windscreen. Her face was severely cut. After receiving medical attention at a Alfred Hospital. Mr. Sloan's car was badly damaged. |
| MAN'S STRANGE STORY Murder at Albury The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Monday 22 April 1935, page 8 News | 2009-10-07 09:56:27.0 | in September. Ho told the newspaper that To the Court the man said that lie had _A | in September. He told the newspaper that To the Court the man said that he had |
| LONG SEARCH FOR BODY Police and Boy Scouts The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Monday 22 April 1935, page 8 News | 2009-10-07 09:54:08.0 | Pal ties of police and otheis had great been seen in scrub neal the Plentj River on Trlday The search occupied because of wrong directions which wein given to the police The body was that of James George Craig, aged 30 years Mental Hospital He had been missed from the hospital eaily last week The body was seen by a party of hikcis on Friday afternoon They Informed the police at Diamond Creek Eltham and Heidelbeig were ordered to search for it Before a search pal ty could be organised motor accident on the Lower Plenty road and were unable to return until 9pm Bradbmy of Diamond Creek, Constable Häuser, of Eltham, Constables Light and Abbott of Heidelberg, and three residents at 9 30 p m on Triday to And the body They searched the bush until 3 am with- out seeing it The search was then post- poned Assisted by three farmers Messrs W Goss J Gangel and J McNaliy and river the seaich was resumed at 9 am on Saturday In the cold and rain the party penetiated through the dense undergrowth foi six miles on the south- ern side of the river At 1 pm, when returned to Greensborough crossed the liver, and continued the search on the other bank Three and a half horns latei the bodv by Fhst-constable Bradbury and Con- stable Häuser It had been lying in the bush for more than four days It was placed on a sti etcher and the party re- turned to Diamond Creek Because of the rough nature of the country the mon who were cairying the stretcher soon country The body was taken to the city morgue -<r | Parties of police and others had great been seen in scrub near the Plenty River on Frlday. The search occupied because of wrong directions which were given to the police. The body was that of James George Craig, aged 30 years, Mental Hospital. He had been missed from the hospital early last week. The body was seen by a party of hikers on Friday afternoon. They informed the police at Diamond Creek, Eltham, and Heidelberg were ordered to search for it. Before a search party could be organised motor accident on the Lower Plenty road, and were unable to return until 9pm. Bradbury, of Diamond Creek; Constable Hauser, of Eltham, Constables Light and Abbott of Heidelberg; and three residents at 9.30 p.m. on Friday to find the body. They searched the bush until 3 a.m. with- out seeing it. The search was then post- poned. Assisted by three farmers, Messrs. W. Goss, J. Gangel, and J. McNally, and river, the search was resumed at 9 a.m. on Saturday. In the cold and rain the party penetrated through the dense undergrowth for six miles on the south- ern side of the river. At 1 p.m., when returned to Greensborough, crossed the river, and continued the search on the other bank. Three and a half hours later the body by First-constable Bradbury and Con- stable Häuser. It had been lying in the bush for more than four days. It was placed on a stretcher and the party re- turned to Diamond Creek. Because of the rough nature of the country the men who were carrying the stretcher soon country. The body was taken to the city morgue. |
| LORRY AND CAR COLLIDE ELEVEN PERSONS INJURED Motor-car Salesman's Death The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Monday 22 April 1935, page 8 News | 2009-10-07 09:47:01.0 | ILORRY AND CAR COLLIDEl SYDNEY, Sunday - Eleven peí sons were injured three seriously when a Western street Wentwoithville on Satur- day night The occupants of the loiry were returning from a picture theatre They were thrown in all directions Those most seriously injured ore - SPITIRI JOSEPH aged 20 years of Orcj 5tanes road Wentworthville-Broken leg and internal Injuries BOURKE IVY aged 2S jean of Old Pros peet road Penile Hill -Injuries to head and bodv SULTANA LAWRENCE aged 33 vcars ol Old Prospect road Wentworthville - Fractured skull John McManus aged 32 jeais, car salesman of Greenoaks avenue Darling car in which he was riding oveiturned near Emu Plains on Satuiday morning | LORRY AND CAR COLLIDE SYDNEY, Sunday - Eleven persons were injured, three seriously, when a Western street, Wentworthville on Satur- day night. The occupants of the lorry were returning from a picture theatre. They were thrown in all directions. Those most seriously injured are: - SPITIRI, JOSEPH, aged 20 years of Grey- stanes road, Wentworthville-Broken leg and internal injuries. BOURKE, IVY, aged 25 years of Old Pros- pect road, Pendle Hill -Injuries to head and body. SULTANA, LAWRENCE, aged 33 years of Old Prospect road, Wentworthville. - Fractured skull. John McManus, aged 32 years, car salesman of Greenoaks avenue, Darling car in which he was riding overturned near Emu Plains on Saturday morning. |
| CIVIL SERVICE SUPERANNUATION. TO THE EDITOR OF THE BRISBANE COURIER. The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864-1933) Friday 9 November 1894, page 2 News | 2009-10-07 09:40:05.0 | CIVIL SERVICE SUrElïANNUA TO TUE EDITOR Ol' TUE BRISBANE COURIER. Sir,-As my letter of Sunday last contain?! most of the reasons I had to urge rcspectini; tho impolicy' of abolishing the above fund, it discussion which might possibly bo evoked; but tho views of your several dorrespondem-, and, if you will excuse my saying so, tbo;a advanced in your loading columns also, are si upon which the Question should bo determined that I feel constrained to again address y on It appears to ba considered a sufficient majority of civil servant1? are adverso to its con- can bo shown it is to the interoits of tho Publio Service that'tho superannuation clauses of the Act should bo retained, then tho opinions of the civil sorvants aro of secondary .interested -aro the best advisers or judges iii . this matter inasmuch as it is on record Hut the groat majority of officers under tho far moro favourable Act of 1803, to their subsequent of most of your correspondents scarcly deserve a reply. Tako, for instance, tho letter of " X,W Z." in this morning's issue. Iii authoritatively announces that " tho Superan- and prooeeds to give what he terms " a brie,! and simple example to prove hi? statement;" but as the arguments in.his oxnmplo aro bawl on tho assumption that' all mon entering tim service at the age of 20 will nttain the a;;o of 60 and become pensipners, aud then live 0:1 for a further period of fourteen years (tlia expectation of. life for those who roach Gill- io other words, that all civil servants of 20 will can bo easily gauged. If ho can convince the doubtless there will be no lack of applicai u actuarial tables to whitíh he so confidently refera your readers show that the life expecta- tion at the age of 20 is bui 22 years ami not 64, as assumed by him. His statement, there- fore,, that " in no ease can a profit be mñiU retrenched officers who have been sinco reappointed to tho publia service. As to the opinions of " Aotuary," the numb« tho fingers of one hand, and not one of those an opinion upon tho solvency or otherwise of actuarial investigation. It is, as a rule, tho« only who possess a very limited knowledgo of a ? themselves to positive opinions. An actuarial investigation, which the administrator; 01 tits /fund are most anxious for, is apparently about iho last thing its opponents de6ire. «feo.. A.B.U Toowong, 7th November. . -I am, -it, I | CIVIL SERVICE SUPERANNUA- TO THE EDITOR OF THE BRISBANE COURIER. Sir,-As my letter of Sunday last contained most of the reasons I had to urge respecting the impolicy of abolishing the above fund, it discussion which might possibly be evoked; but the views of your several correspondents, and, if you will excuse my saying so, those advanced in your leading columns also, are so upon which the question should be determined that I feel constrained to again address you It appears to be considered a sufficient majority of civil servants are adverse to its con- can be shown it is to the interests of the Public Service that the superannuation clauses of the Act should be retained, then the opinions of the civil servants are of secondary interested are the best advisers or judges in this matter inasmuch as it is on record that the great majority of officers under the far more favourable Act of 1863, to their subsequent of most of your correspondents scarcely deserve a reply. Take, for instance, the letter of " X.Y.Z." in this morning's issue. He authoritatively announces that " the Superan- and proceeds to give what he terms " a brief and simple example to prove his statement;" but as the arguments in his example are based on the assumption that all men entering the service at the age of 20 will attain the age of 60 and become pensioners, and then live on for a further period of fourteen years (the expectation of life for those who reach 60)- in other words, that all civil servants of 20 will can be easily gauged. If he can convince the doubtless there will be no lack of applicants actuarial tables to which he so confidently refers your readers show that the life expecta- tion at the age of 20 is but 22 years and not 54, as assumed by him. His statement, there- fore, that " in no case can a profit be made retrenched officers who have been since reappointed to the public service. As to the opinions of " Actuary," the number the fingers of one hand, and not one of those an opinion upon the solvency or otherwise of actuarial investigation. It is, as a rule, those only who possess a very limited knowledge of a themselves to positive opinions. An actuarial investigation, which the administrator of the fund are most anxious for, is apparently about the last thing its opponents desire. &c. A.B.C. Toowong, 7th November. I am, sir, |
| SARAH BERNHARDT. GREAT ARTIST DEAD. Enormous Crowds Mourn. (Australian Press Association.) PARIS, March 20. The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Wednesday 28 March 1923, page 19 News ILLUSTRATED | 2009-10-06 10:39:43.0 | GREAT ARTIST . DEAD. i I Mininnie Surah llernhardt, «-ho ha (.boen ill-for many «-coks, . died this oven ing. Her condition lind improved during the day, and BIIC «-as conscious of the hap- penings around her. The doctor« «-ero amazed. Thy say that never in medical history has" a woman ¿curing eighty years of agc, with u careel' which had drawn Mudume Bernhnrdt's had done, survived so long u disenso which was driiiuing her bedside heard her enuct again some of he. most . famous , roles in "L'Aiglon," "La Haine Aux Camellias," and "Phedro." In lucid intervals ' Madame Bernhardt gave j directions about her funeral, insisting upon tho .uso of a l-oEewnod collin which, lins hoeu in the house for thirty ycuis; UIBO nut! vnviety of the flowers to bo placed upon the coffin. > awav quietly in the arms of her sou, whilu tiny. Although her death hail been ex- pected, tile news created a great sensation. All the most, distinguished personages m Pin-is visited the house and signet! the suffered terrible agony, Ihut finally decided (A tis trallon Prow A «ocla lion.) How slow is my death agony." These word, were uttered by Madame Bernhardt 1 with a cheerfulness horn of -tremendous vitality, ns she lay sinking to-day. Later, in spasmodic delirium, those around the J.normoiis crowds, including famous 1 actors, actresses, and drnniati-ts stood Madame Bernhnrdt's home.. When the 1 great crowd saw Hie window of her room gently closed, nutt knew thut Hie great itlol had passed away, men bared their 1 heads and women dropped on theil- knees. everywhere. The doctorR announced to the throng thal Madame llernhardt had passed Madame Surah Bernhardt (Rosine Her- nani) was horn in Paris on October 22, ISIS. At tho uge of 111 years she entered the Conservatoire, and within a few years comedy. She made her debut ut tile Come- dio Française in August, 1802, in u minor part in Kacinc's "Iphigenie cn Aiilide/,' without marked sucee.-. B.vl 1890 she hail played 11'-* purin, .'l8 of which she had crcuted. In 11107 silo published a volume It seems bul. recently (though some yunis havu passed) that the great artist w iib the voice of gold, WIIR replying to the wonderful demonstration in Loudon, when Ladv Bnncioft emerged from hot* long re- tirement to present her Vrcncli sister artist willi nu address signed by inore thnn 100,000 admirera ftoni all parts gf the world. Then caine the war, which 'drew the bonds of rEnteiitei Cordiale closer than necessity for amputation of lier leg. 'lhere her art crippled as she wus, and-' the -har- rowing mid saddening experience, of defeat The inquiry Hitit resulted so lamentably was not eattpcd bv her falling suddenly to her knees in "Jeanne d'Are,'* as gone ally supposed, bul by-stumbling over some scenery years ngp al Liege. Silo neglected Ihc trouble until on her way buck from South America, when she nguiu injured the knee, from that moment she By critic« throughout tbe world Mudanio Bernhardt,lins always been looked upon as gi eut tragic actresses-Siddons, Kachel, and llistoii. Her acting was dominated by Hie conditions of the drama iti _ which »lie was for the moment playing involved and required. In "Ciuiiillu," for instance, from tlie very beginning, she found her note and kept it-a note of softness nnd tender iiielniicholy, low In tone und rich in music, thnl seemed to lloat the soul of the unhappy woman lo the inevitable haven beyond the vinces. Madame Bernhardt lint] Jewish blood in her veins, /as her mother was of tho Hebrew race. Her father, iierimrd, was a Ifrciic'hmiin. Her first real success was in Kucinc's "Athnlh*," and she was at once hailed nu all hands as an actress endowed with quecnl)' grace and charm, anti lliiil notwithstanding her thinness, wnnl of beauty, lind sad expression. Silo was nu artist by nature and an incom Ímrablc one. But tv greater success foi owed "Athalie" when she appeared "as the heroine in "ltom Vaincue," She was held up, to admiration as no longer n comedienne, bul hnmuif nature itself in- terpreted hy a iiuiivcllous intelligence, a soul full of lire, and the most harmonious human cars. Those who hoard her in Melbourne will he, in accord with this judgment. Bul.great genius that she.wus' she could not ninko ti success of .every- thing. Site essayed "Hamlet," but for" once failed to stir Hie fcelinga. of her hearers to their very depilas. 'I lie fact of her nature and tempe! aillent being so essentially feminine militated againsl her to impersonate Hie Duo de Rpiehstadt in "L'Aiglon." The most notable achieve incuts nf the actress were made in "I'-dora,"' "Theodora," "La Tosca," "Cleopatra," "Magda," "Gismonda," "liny Blas,'.' "Camille." "Phèdre," "L'ljti un- gern," and "La Sorcière." Madame Bernlitirdl's triumphs in' lands Knglaiul, Bunsia, Ainciicn, und Australia nil acknowledged her extraordinary gifts, and although she spoke in a foreign tongue, she inspired the sume enthusiasm as u Paileiowski or a Kubolik, who ap- pealed by the aid of music, thal iinivc'1'i.al language vvhieh high" and low equally understand. Hei' eui nings were pro- gant, and was moro than once in pecuniary oidieulties. even at the lime when she was earning £40,01)0 a year. In February, 11-83. her jewels were sold by auction ¡ti Palis, and realised £7.128. About ihe same time she married the (.reck Consul in London, M. .Tneque.s Duniala, who bo enine mi nclor and played willi her on tour; Silo bud her slufie ol' the iniuiagement of theatres, and succès.fully tamk phut go of the Ambigu in Paris, the Porte St, iMuitin, the Renaissance, and the uki Opera Comique, which she ri'iuiniPil llif Thpulie S.ithh Bcinharalt. The groat actress liad one >aon. M. Maurice Um ulundi, through whom she lrtlvcs gi'iinilcliildt'en. ; * PAKIS, March 20. | GREAT ARTIST DEAD. Madame Sarah Bernhardt, who has been ill for many weeks, died this even- ing. Her condition had improved during the day, and she was conscious of the hap- penings around her. The doctors were amazed. They say that never in medical history has a woman nearing eighty years of age, with a career which had drawn Madame Bernhardt's had done, survived so long a disease which was draining her bedside heard her enact again some of her most famous roles in "L'Aiglon," "La Dame Aux Camellias," and "Phedre." In lucid intervals Madame Bernhardt gave directions about her funeral, insisting upon the use of a rosewood coffin which has been in the house for thirty years; also and variety of the flowers to be placed upon the coffin. away quietly in the arms of her son, while day. Although her death had been ex- pected, the news created a great sensation. All the most distinguished personages in Paris visited the house and signed the suffered terrible agony, that finally decided (Australian Press Assocation.) "How slow is my death agony." These words were uttered by Madame Bernhardt with a cheerfulness born of tremendous vitality, as she lay sinking to-day. Later, in spasmodic delirium, those around the Enormous crowds, including famous actors, actresses, and dramatists stood Madame Bernhardt's home.. When the great crowd saw the window of her room gently closed, and knew that the great idol had passed away, men bared their heads and women dropped on their knees. everywhere. The doctors announced to the throng that Madame Bernhardt had passed Madame Sarah Bernhardt (Rosine Ber- nard) was born in Paris on October 22, 1845. At the age of 13 years she entered the Conservatoire, and within a few years comedy. She made her debut at the Come- die Française in August, 1862, in a minor part in Racine's "Iphigenie en Aulide," without marked sucess. By 1896 she had played 112 parts, 38 of which she had created. In 1907 she published a volume It seems that recently (though soe years have passed) that the great artist with the voice of gold was replying to the wonderful demonstration in London, when Lady Bancroft emerged from her long re- tirement to present her French sister artist with an address signed by more than 100,000 admirers from all parts of the world. Then came the war, which drew the bonds of l'Entente Cordiale closer than necessity for amputation of her leg. There her art crippled as she was, and the har- rowing and saddening experience of defeat. The inquiry that resulted so lamentably was not caused by her falling suddenly to her knees in "Jeanne d'Arc," as gene- rally supposed, but by stumbling over some scenery years ago at Liege. She neglected the trouble until on her way back from South America, when she again injured the knee. From that moment she By critics throughout tbe world Madame Bernhardt has always been looked upon as great tragic actresses-Siddons, Rachel, and Ristori. Her acting was dominated by the conditions of the drama in which she was for the moment playing involved and required. In "Camille," for instance, from the very beginning, she found her note and kept it-a note of softness and tender melancholy, low in tone and rich in music, that seemed to float the soul of the unhappy woman to the inevitable haven beyond the voices. Madame Bernhardt had Jewish blood in her veins, as her mother was of the Hebrew race. Her father, Bernard, was a Frenchman. Her first real success was in Racine's "Athalie," and she was at once hailed on all hands as an actress endowed with queenly grace and charm, and that notwithstanding her thinness, want of beauty, and sad expression. She was an artist by nature and an incom- parable one. But a greater success fol- lowed 'Athalie" when she appeared as the heroine in "Rom Vaincue." She was held up to admiration as no longer a comedienne, but human nature itself in- terpreted by a marvellous intelligence, a soul full of fire, and the most harmonious human ears. Those who heard her in Melbourne will be in accord with this judgment. But great genius that she was, she could not make a success of every- thing. She essayed "Hamlet," but for once failed to stir the feelings of her bearers to their very depths. The fact of her nature and temperament being so essentially feminine militated against her to impersonate the Due de Reichstadt in "L'Aiglon." The most notable achieve- ments of the actress were made in "Fedora,"' "Theodora," "La Tosca," "Cleopatra," "Magda," "Gismonda," "Ruy Blas," "Camille." "Phèdre," "L'Etran- gere," and "La Sorcière." Madame Bernhardt's triumphs in lands England, Russia, Americn, and Australia all acknowledged her extraordinary gifts, and although she spoke in a foreign tongue, she inspired the same enthusiasm as a Paderewski or a Kubelik, who ap- pealed by the aid of music, that universal language which high and low equally understand. Her earnings were pro- gant, and was more than once in pecuniary difficulties, even at a time when she was earning £40,000 a year. In February, 1883, her jewels were sold by auction in Paris, and realised £7,128. About the same time she married the Greek Consul in London, M. Jacques Damala, who be- came an actor and played with her on tour; She had her share of the management of theatres, and successfully took charge of the Ambigu in Paris, the Porte St, Martin, the Renaissance, and the old Opera Comique, which she renamed the Theatre Sarah Bernhardt. The great actress had one son, M. Maurice Bernhardt, through whom she leaves grandchildren. PARIS, March 26. |
| Sarah Bernhardt. Long Procession of Mourners. PARIS, March 27. The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Thursday 29 March 1923, page 9 News | 2009-10-06 10:10:27.0 | The bo lj of Small Bernhardt is bing in atate to day, and a lolig procession viewed the body, including many notabhi actois and playwrights. Many pages ni thu visitois' book weio.filled with signa- tures. A profusion of Howers was leceivéd, mostly roses, thefc being bor favourite Howers. In uccotdance with Madamo Bei'iihardt's wish, tile body is clothed in white salin. The bed is of white lace, strewn willi lilies and loses, and on her bleust is her moss of the Legion of Honour. It is stated that she carried a msewood collin on her world lours, follow- ing, on a dream in which she saw heisch* buried without a collin at sea. It is possible that she will be ucctirded a bo quiet and simple, and that there should be no valedictory orations ut J,ha graveside. to be buried on a mcky island ob the Brittany const, wheie she bud u residence, and where she bud designed a monument for bei tomb. | The body of Sarah Bernhardt is lying in state to-day, and a long procession viewed the body, including many notable actors and playwrights. Many pages of the visitors' book were filled with signa- tures. A profusion of flowers was received, mostly roses, these being her favourite flowers. In accordance with Madame Bernhardt's wish, the body is clothed in white satin. The bed is of white lace, strewn with lilies and roses, and on her breast is her cross of the Legion of Honour. It is stated that she carried a rosewood coffin on her world tours, follow- ing on a dream in which she saw herself buried without a coffin at sea. It is possible that she will be accorded a be quiet and simple, and that there should be no valedictory orations at the graveside. to be buried on a rocky island on the Brittany coast, where she had a residence, and where she had designed a monument for her tomb. |
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