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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 28, 1908

Page

3

NSW Maize and Food Markets Amid Drought Pressures

NSW river maize shipments to Sydney aid drought stricken Riverina and Victoria with heavy oat intake. Queensland shortages push NIL mallee to Rockhampton and Townsville. Market notes cover Queensland yellow maize prices, river grog imports, cheese and butter movements, onions and potato supplies, and broad price ranges for dairy, fruit, and vegetables in Sydney and Melbourne.

N S.W Sydney Riverina Victoria Gippsland Nsw Wn.s.w Queensland Naw Mallee Rockhampton Townsville Brisbane Charente Fort Macquarie Kempacy Rega Adelaides

In Memoriam and Funeral Notices Gathered From Sydney Papers

Multiple obituary and memorial notices appear, including references to George and Bartha Georges, Hugh Graham drowned in University Park, and the funeral of John Robinson at Hillingdon. Notices mention family members, dates in April, and funeral arrangements through Wood and Company. Additional items include employment ads and society announcements from Greenwigh Musical Society and local business ads.

Fqpinson T. Ie Stary Neo Stobert William Vera Graham Graham Hugh University Park Mary Samuel Clyde Porinegn Ivhn Robinson Will Wave Hillingdon Smithach Summer Hill Necropolis Finners, Wood and Company Sydney Petersham Subarta Tel Gitrowa Lad Amarer EL News GT Eng Gees West Forbeset Newtown Wilson St

Sydney Produce Sales at Retfern Auction Witness Weak Demand

A small consignment arrived for suction at Retfern this morning with limited sales. Prices were softer as month end neared, with Lucerne hay, chaff, pumpkins, and potatoes among items moved at reduced rates. The consignors included Ellis and Company, Kent and Perry, Prescott Limited, and other firms. several lots were passed or sold privately as noted by asterisks and initials.

Retfern Seid Ellis and Company ELM Suttor and Company Kent and Perry AL. Back, Prescott, Limited J. Bridge and Company Wright, Heaton, and Company Frank Ireland J. W. Gray and Company Lindley, Walker, and Company Permewan, Wright, and Company Stonehenge Cities J. Kelly Glen Innes Rowlands Mandrama Lucerne Huy G. Nicholls Windsor Wi. Wood T. Blunt Macwellbrook J. B. Holmes Aberdean Sortbrook Estate Falkner Simpleton Co Meaeuren Branxton Moonbd MIM Reid Nemingha Weedham Tamworth de Bi Cheney Perthville Quinn George's Plains Beown Fa A. Smith Mudgee Lathiaw Lucerne W. Kelly Nemingham Brom O'Shea Newbridge Curry Penrith Donen Ox Wellington

Return of Canon Nash Fremantle

Canon Nash of Geelong Victoria returns from England amid accusations. Mr Faulkner declares charge No 1 proven while No 2 lacks foundation. Faulkner says documentary proof exists and plans to meet Archbishop Clarke to demand action. A message from Grantham reports Victoria’s Vicar-General granting Canon Nash an unconditional general Licence.

Fremantle R.M.S Faulkner Clarke Christ Church Geelong Aden Itr H. No Nash Grantham England Canon Nash Victoria

Sydney Observatory Appointments in Meteorological Branch

The Depart ment of Home Affairs announces appointments in the Meteorological Branch at Sydney Observatory. Andrew Noble becomes third assistant, S A Wilson is divisional officer, D J Mares and H R Whitelaw are clerks, J S Butler is a general division typist, and Frank M Mahon with S R Ephraim are assistants in general division.

Department of Home Affaire Andrew Noble Observatory Sydney S. A. Wilson D. J. Mares H. R Whitelaw J. S. Butler Frank M.mahon 8. R. Ephraim Sydney Observatory

Rainfall Brings Fresh Growth to Goulburn District

In the past week the countryside has visibly improved with lush grass and green fields. Crops and grain are thriving, sheep feed looks promising, and favorable rainfall reports suggest an ample season. Bungendore recorded 410 points, Taralen district over an inch, Myrtleville noting 2 inches, and Tarlo 125 points. Daytime mild weather and a few frosts have occurred, with rainfall general and ample for current needs.

Goulburn Bungendore Taralen Myrtleville Tarlo

Milsons Point to Hornsby rail line urged for faster service

A Chatswood public meeting urged Railway Commissioners to accelerate duplication of the Milsons Point to Hornsby line. Passenger traffic has risen, trains run at capacity on difficult grades, and congestion remains heavy during business hours. Officials acknowledge the need and plan duplication from Lindfield toward Hornsby as funds become available. When done, North Shore suburbs will gain faster, more frequent services.

Chatswood Milson’s Point Hornsby Lindfield Hornsby Junction Lindfeld North Shore Line

Umbrella Theft Leads to Fine in Central Court

Commission agent Joseph P Flood, 48, faced Central Police Court after allegedly stealing an umbrella valued at 2 54 from Thomas Cahill. Flood admitted the act and claimed it was given to a friend while intoxicated. He was fined 5 09 or one month in jail.

Central Police Court Commission Joseph P. Flood Thomas Cahill Cahilla Uumeroad Flood Cahill Fret So & F Earth Larry Hilia

Chinaman Fined for Sunday Labor in Waterloo

Waterloo council targets Sunday work by Chinese residents amid white worker tensions in the furniture trade. At Redfern Police Court Feat Proctor charged Ti Young and Joe Lee of Botany Road with worldy labor on April 1. Both pleaded guilty and were fined three pounds six shillings plus costs or seven days in gaol.

Waterloo Redfirn Polles Court Ser- Feat Proctor Tiy Young Joe Lee Botany-rond Charles Tr Hoth Young

The Common Working Man Comment Sparks Labor Congress Debate

At a Labor Congress session a speaker derided unions admitting strangers of Kindred societies as the common working man. The remark drew intense protest from unionists who demanded withdrawal, with a delegate defending the common worker as a farm laborer road man timber-getter wharf laborer and rook-chewer.

Labor Congress

Deceptive Bullock Weighs Off Judge at Glebe Island Show

A weight judging event drew many contestants as the bullneck appeared dressed at Glebe Island before superintendent and inspector. Only Alexander Biggar of Dulwich Hill gave the correct weight, with Hermanitone Tarr e Manning River taking second prize. Several judges erred, noting the bullock weighed much heavier than expected.

Glebe Island Alexander Bigrar Durley Strest Dulwich Hrimatone Tarre Manning River Sydney

Accident at Prospect Leaves Man with Injuries

William Woods aged 45 of Woodstreet Amneliis fell from a horse at Prospect this morning and was admitted to Parramatta Hospital with a dislocation of the left ankle and a broken leg.

William Woods Woodstreet Amneliis Prospect Parramatta Hospital Lex

English Mail Arrives Fremantle with Sydney Segment Pending

The English mail aboard the P and O RM5 Victoria arrived at Fremantle this morning. The Sydney portion is expected to be ready for delivery on Monday or Tuesday. Also advertised is a patent medicine and assorted household items.

O. R.M Victoria London Fremantle Sydney

Selection at Carcoar markets large land blocks open May

In Carcoar a Beaufort parish selection opens May 14 for five blocks totaling 270 21 530 1 1 855 acres with upset prices from £2 25d to £1 45 6d per acre. Land available May 14 to 20 and applications decided May 26 by the local land board. Claude Lyer charged with assaulting Frank Nell Spith. Lyer fined £2 and costs.

Carcoar Beaufort Local Land Board Claude Lyer Bathurst Frank Nell Spith Lyer Smith Syer

Dr Shel don's Magnetic Liniment praised for rheumatism relief

Mrs. Murray of Liver pool N S W reports trying Dr Sheldon s Magnetic Liniment for rheumatism with very beneficial relief from pain. The notice claims instant relief from rheumatism lame back cuts bruises and burns with repeated use speeding cure. Also mentions Chillie best summer drink energizing invigorating non intoxicating.

Thos, Murray Atkinson Liverpool N.S.W Sheldon

Governor General to Inspect Redfern Police Barracks

His Excellency Lord Northcote will inspect the new police barracks on Hourke street Redfern Thursday afternoon at 8 o'clock. A parade of men will be held and it is hoped he will address them.

Lord Northcote Hourke-street Redfern

Clearing Sydney Cove jetty project aims to curb collisions

The Fort Mecquarie jetty is due for completion within a week or two, after which launches at Clienlar Quay will cease. With Orient Wharf alterations and the launch ban, the Harbor Trust believes collision risk in Sydney Cove will be significantly reduced.

Fort Mecquarie Clienlar Quay Orient Wharf Truat Sydney

Resignation Talk Amid Queensland Politics After Tea Incident

Mr H Sinclair M P Queensland suggests Mr Dwakin may resign once the tea affair is settled while Sir William Lyne seeks to continue the Government. Railway guard William Pickering is fatally injured after being run over at Echuca Station Victoria. Hospital report notes highly modern operating departments and the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital meeting discusses railway carriage issues in Melbourne.

H. Sinclair M.P Queensland Dwakin William Lyne William Pickering Eohuca Victoria Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Franco-British Exhibition to Open in May Details Hinted

News from Sydney reports royal attendance likely as King and President Faillieres plan to open the Franco-British Exhibition on May 26. Broken Hill meetings press government road, tramway, and railway works to aid jobless. Melbourne notes a man dies after ingesting liniment while another man is hospitalized. NSW Wine Association council warns against hostile stance of Mr Wayle and urges opposition to indifferent candidates.

Faillieres France Council The New South Wales Wine Association Broken Hill Menindle Government House Sydney Umberumberka Weir N.5.w. Wine Association Wayle

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