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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 10, 1908

Page

6

Sydney Fish Supply Reportpiquing reform urged

A 70 page report by Town Clerk Nesbitt on Sydney fish supply distribution draws praise from NSW Fisheries Board president Mr Farnell. He backs Nesbitt's recommendations, urges closer producer-municipal control, central and local markets, system supervision, and immediate gutting and covered storage of catch. Farnell cites high middleman costs and waste, proposes Hobart style fishermen auctions, and criticizes current banded transport and late arrivals.

Exhanstive Neebitt Sydney Evening News F Farnell New South Wales Fisheries Roams Neetitt Parno Tasmania Woolloomogloo City of Sydney Farnell Osherman Mr. Farnell Hobart Nesbitt

Town Without Water in Portland Seeks Urgent Supply

The Minister for Public Works met with Councillor J Berghofer and Dr Schiedel of Portland Cement to discuss a municipal water supply. With no current water, a plan to serve about 2000 residents includes either a temporary two mile pipeline fed by a small dam or a permanent Dam at The Springs holding 29 million gallons. Proclamation of urban area status and an urgent investigation by a department officer were promised, with notes on suburban boundaries to follow.

J. Berghofer Blaclond Schiedel Portland Cement Company Portland Dulltura Lee

Wharf Strike Wollongong Aiding Transport Workers and Miners

At the Lawarra Colliery Employees' Delegate Board quarterly meeting a £59 donation was approved for the Transport Workers' Council. A resolution backed by members proposed buying or chartering boats to target Coastal Steamship Companies. Mediation was offered in the Airly Miners' dispute. Union funds totaled £2289.

Wollongong Lawarra Colliery Employees Transport Workers’ Council Airly

The Myerson Case in Bankruptcy Proceedings

Justice Street hears the official assignee’s application against Ernest Robert Abigail to recover £796 from Emanuel Myerson, Antoinette Myerson, and others for professional services as solicitor to Abraham and Maurice Myerson. The money, alleged to be bankrupts' property, passed to the official assignee. Costs to be taxed. two sums of 221 agreed for taxation. further evidence on costs reserved.

Justice Street Abraham Myerson Maurice Myerson Ernest Robert Abigail Emanuel Myerson Antoinette Myerson Agether Costa Mo Uon

Sunday Funeral Debate Reaches Premier On Public Health Angst

A deputation representing religious groups the Undertakers' Employees' Union and the Master Undertakers' Association pressed the Premier for Sunday funeral rule relief. Labor councillors and Canon Boyce supported moderation while stressing public health and fairness for weekday funerals.

Undertakers’ Employees' Union Master Undertakers' Association Sydney Labor Council Woolle-lulledge Carter Master Underwriers Association Whittner Blcow Canon Boyce Waugh Worboys Wade Cohen Tos

Share Market Report Signals Drift in London and Sydney

The market notes private cables showing London copper at £53 10s per ton down 10s in two days, tin at £144 10s with a £2 rise, and various mining stocks including Broken Hill Proprietary and Gilmore Tin moving on demand. Sydney barriers show steady activity with Mount Elliott Copper and Gilmore Tin rising, drought-weakened western and southern NSW interest. Output data for Great Cobar and related matte production are given along with multiple Sydney sales and bank notices. A dividend recommendation awaits audit from National Bank of Australia. market items reflect cross-border demand and commodity shifts.

London Risa Serip Broken Hill Proprietary Bruish Broken Hill South Zinc Corporation Movhiett Chillagoe Con Mungana Associated W.A Kalguru Great Cobar Sydney Gilmer Mount Elliott Gilmore Tin Queensland New South Wales Junction North Adelaide Broken Hill North Broken Hill Dolly Gray Commercial Bank of Sydney Toohey’s, Limited Occidental Harden West Royal Bank of Queensland Union Bank of Australia Gilmore Ovens Valley Hampden Mowust Elliott Cobar Rudgery Jean C_S.A Queen Bee Boppy National Bank of Australasa, Limited Pittstret Melbourne Board of Directors

Parliament Debates Immigration and Public Works

In the Legislative Assembly the Premier faced questions on immigrant miners from the old country, with calls to aid employment and to quiet advertising claims of jobs in Broken Hill. The debate touched on Newcastle sewerage, the Industrial Disputes Bill, and North Coast railway tenders as well as truck shortages and potential royal commissions into meat price concerns. The Assembly reviewed the bill’s amendments and drafting details, especially clauses on domestic servants and finality.

Legislative Assembly Folden Immigration Bureau Wade Edden England Cann Broken Hill Lloyd's Weekly Eddon Newcastle Fitzpatrick Riley Arbitration Court Labor Party North Coast Railway Meagher Flemington Legislative Council

Death of Mr. F. T. Humphery Lifts Legislative Council

In the Legislative Council the President announced the death of Mr. F. T. Humphery after 2% years as a member. Members stood as the announcement was read, and tributes followed from Messrs Hughes Trickett Flowers Wilson. They praised his private and public service and described him as the soul of honor who died in harness. The House expressed deep respect for a valued citizen. Meanwhile the Industrial Disputes Bill third reading debate saw votes carried on division with only Flowers Buzacott and Wilson in the minority.

Legislative Council F. T. Humphery Council Hughes Humphery Trickett New South Wales Flowers Wilson Mesers Robson Nash Messrs. Flowers Buzacott

Tram Accident in George Street Leaves Man Critical

James Wilson a 85 year old resident of Balman was seriously injured crossing near the General Post Office in George Street. A tram struck him as it moved toward the railway, bystanders rushed to assist, a Civil Ambulance took him to Sydney Hospital in critical condition with skull fracture and scalp wounds.

James Wilson George-street City Wilson Little's Avenue Nicholson Street Balman General Post Office Sydney Hospital

Sydenham Train Collision Recalls Narrow Escape for Mr Price

Reporters describe Parliamentary train collision at Sydenham with five trucks involved. Mr A B Cockburn and Mr Price, M L A, survived by sitting with faces toward the engine and keeping feet against the opposite seat. Price sustained back bruising but is expected to recover within a week. Dr McLeod treated him and noted shock. An inquiry will be held and Minister for Railways urged to improve safety to prevent such incidents.

A. B. Cockburn Mr. Prices M.L.A Parliament House Sydenham Cockburn Mr. Price Mr. Cockburn Rocky Polot Road Gloucester Price Legislative Assembly Levien Prica Waddell

The Codlin Moth Case in Water Police Court

Joshua Moss, a fruit importer from Belmore Markets, stood charged under the Vina and Vegetation Diseases Act for introducing pears likely infected with codling moth from Victoria to New South Wales aboard the steamer Coolgardie on February 27. The magistrate noted inconsistencies, reduced the infected case count, and found 14 of the 42 cases were introduced by Moss, who was ordered to pay £10 in costs.

Joshua Moss Truit Belmore New South Wales Victoria Coolgardie Barnett Hircbana Moss

Star Hotel licensee found shot in Narrandera hotel

Frederick Hudson, licensee of the Star Hotel Narrandera, was found unconscious on his bed with a revolver in hand and a bullet wound to the head. The bullet has been removed and he remains in critical condition.

Narrandera Frederick Hudson Star Hotel

Ship arrivals and sailings from Sydney and Melbourne

Late shipping reports detail arrivals including Eastern and Amallaj from Sydney, Kanowna from Melbourne, and the Drumstaffnage at Sydney after a seven day voyage. The Persic passenger liner will depart Dalgety Wharf with a large cargo and many passengers for Durban Cape Town London and more, with extensive shipments from Sydney then Melbourne.

Persic Dalgety Millers Point Australia Sydney LMO Melbourne Hobart Durban J. B. Wilson Air EB Ferrie Ashworth AL. Asnwe EL Ashworth Cape Town Trboleon London Mise Mass Canon Mra. Jones Master Jones J. Morris F. Stewart Jet Gambold A.isezard I. Edger Hepworth Mr. Alexander G. Hobba F. Clouston Webster J. H. Nolan Tidount Gresham Orchard Mins Plumb Adams Johnson Miss Gilkeson W. Robinson R. E. Hardie E. F. Durien Interstate Porta

Deakin Crisis Rumors Roil Melbourne Parliament

In Melbourne speculation swirls over whether Prime Minister Deakin will resign as factions debate the federal crisis. Ministers met, Fisher and Watson commented, and a cabinet decision was promised for Monday while reports said the Governor General may be recalled.

Melbourne House of Representatives William Lyne Lown Deakin Pisher Labor Party Watson Webster Reid Sydney Joseph Cook Dealin Parliament House Fisher New South Wales

Death of an Old Oddfellow at Bowral

Bowral reports the death on Thursday evening of Mr John Stoken at age 118. He was reputed the oldest member of the Manchester Unity of Odd Fellows in New South Wales and traced his initiation to England in 1445. He had long service with the Lieshthourse Lodge in Bowral and leaves many descendants.

Bowral John Stoken Manchester Unity of Oddfellows New South Wales Earl of Bradford Lotse Stafford England Stokes Lieshthourse Lodge Lie

Sale of City Property Auction by Raina and Horne

Sale of city properties listing Linden Court at Market and Castlereagh Streets and shops on George Street and Sussex Street. Linden Court bidding started at 50,000 pounds and reached 70,000 pounds before passing in. Sussex Street stores failed to meet 12,000 pounds as bid.

Gaiety Aurtion Messrs Raina and Horne Linden

National Coursing Meeting Results Report

Friday’s National Coursing Association meeting in fine warm weather drew a good attendance. In the N S W Derhy event Kilzeke defeated Dyed Coat while Lord Gasnens beat Shy Dick and Golden Guinea advanced. Other rounds saw Kilzeke top Golden Guinea and Lord Canunongate receive a bye. Woodstock Stakes third round highlighted Attention Best beating Marsten Moor with Dewey advancing by a bye. N S W Oaks third round featured Bad Debt over Lone Child and Bold Princess over Eureka Maid, Mesa Bird over Dimpled Maid. Bold Princess then beat Bad Debt while Moss Bird had a bye. Doonside Stakes began with Fairy Dell over Abashment and Jersey Hob over HinKette. Golfen Ring over Clansman and Hard Fiem over Glen Retreat. In round two Jerner Bob beat Fairy Dell and Hard Plom defeated Golden Ring. St Marys Stakes opened with Jim Tait defeating Kill Tate while Lady Cannonsate had a bye.

N.S.W. Derhy Kilecke Dyed Coat Lord Gasnens Shy Dick Golden Guinea Kilzeke Lord Canunongate Woodstock Stakes Attention Marsten Moor Dewey Bad Debt Lone Child Bold Princess Eureka Maid Mesa Bird Dimpled Maid Moss Bird Fairy Dell Abashment Jersey Hob Hiinkette Golfen Ring Clansman Hard Fiem Glen Retreat Jerner Bob Hard Plom Golden Ring Jim Tait Kill Tate Lady Cannonsate

Scratches and entries for Hawkesbury and Easter meetings hit

Ben Buckley Piambra and Lady Eame scratch for the Hawkesbury meeting with 126 Kensington Easter Cup entries slated for next Wednesday. Maranus rises as Doncaster favorite with Bright Steels. Poseidon not expected to start. Fifteen horses travel from Hobart for the Royal Agricultural Easter Show. Mordialloc and Hesper scratched for AJC Autumn Meet. Long list of sailing and hurdle entries noted for local season end events.

Ben Buckley Piambra Lady Eame Maranus Bright Steels Tangeroa Legation Elevation Longchamps Lord Merv Owl Lady Rylstone Poseidon Peru Jack Smith Westralia Hobart Royal Agricultural AJC Mordialloc Hesper Lune Cove Sailing Club T. Keddie Ser Nsw T. Kell Australia W. Durning Estelle W. Keddie Sydney Gilroy Arthur W. Davidson Jessie W. West Ensign F. Petherbridge Britannia W. Barncastle Louise Melbourne Marloes Alo Randwick

Weather Update From New South Wales Coastal Areas

Cloudy generally with scattered thundershowers and southerly winds. Rainfall over 24 hours ended 9am reported at Clarence 4 points, Grafton 14, Kempsey 14, Gloucester 5, Maitland 1, Nambucca 8, Manning Head 6, Port Macquarie 11, Taree 63, Lismore 1, Tweed Heads 4, Tenterfield 3, Tumut 1, Weanoolgs 1.

New South Wales Eestern

Rugby Football First Balmain United Effort Shows Depth

A raw list of players from multiple Sydney rugby clubs outlines team rosters and prospects. Balmain Manly Eastern Suburbs and others show varied lineups including backs forwards and reserves with names such as J. Atport Uigtquastorm and W. Murti, reflecting a dense interclub exchange.

Balmain Wull-beed Syouling Usme-quarters Widmer Whiting Brown Toohey Balin Murphy Tannen Torwarts Bauleweb Sinneruss Watar Shivicg Kimellen A.bey Rece Uigtquastorm J. Lurwon Heuenbunemder A. Iiva Guives Dormer P. Boris Surwasds W. Murti White Nu Huw W. Furwig Sateg Mt Arthis B. Powel C. Mgarthy Myland J. Bickay Kine Etudesy Bases Mahia F. Woods Forwana Gnu T CIA J. Claykon S. Midhetin Sager SM. Fraser J. Aldecll Imerven Spusst MANLY A. Murtin Tarequarars G. A. Aleheis KL Tareer Upitiay Spy Valven Eunaid Donald Formarcy A. FP Sucker BE. W. Kirke Sydmington J. Aanos Powell J. W. Morgas O Uredy Aewiown Wytaker J. Huon C. Talbot F. Lussumbe Palves T. Fayne D. Piegerald Forwarte Parbeeveil Frown Wo Galth Sinter Wiliroy I. Couper Wi Gatrver Jonekig UL Brown Burka Coxon Humytheles Wel U Donne i Chewe-Queerters Smith Craig Watson Priesuy Momaiesek Eres H. Liston Aa. Liston W. Boyd Murray Parnell Wilpon M'kelvey OLEEE Hay Norman O'Keefe Mecatt Sherwood Slightielt M Donald Ryan Peedergass Shey Norman Girert Roberts Bateman Kitin M Carthy Fratz Norman Juhindo Aigia Daunihehear Manly Pullack Lewes Tifre-Quarters Foil Delay Osiivey Dturgusn Jalves Kuke Eray Licklinge M'Phea Gwen Gader Highs Campbell Phillips Elringtes Marrickville Fullstock Sinker B. Shortie J. Hay L. Cowievee A. Hinch A. Grimeley C. Reynorth Joewarda H. Guonon J. Rochewer Golam Johnston M’mehon Langley J- M'Greph H. O. Mlean Banuwick Green Batty Harditian Gale T. Gale Houston Chiene Dechers Ped Parrel Mbtehull Baines Poytas Lee Wull-back Hutton Robson Andersen Arp Hayes Black Leseroe J. Thomp- Chatseld Oba Usta Potter M'Kay Fairtrother Wilkins Janeen Ete Seareg Ee Jobrsione Wil-Back What A. Denny Mings Me . Jonas Rem R. Hammill F A. Reneely Beervee Wolf Biwi Ball Meccedia Allan Saade

THE LEAGUE CLUBS FIRST

Listed team rosters and players across multiple leagues with names such as Grace Brothers and various clubs. The fragmentary text names players like Pearce, Davie, and Muir, notes times and venues, and references divisions and matchups across several teams and locations.

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