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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1908
Page
3
A garbled field reports a proposed challenge match connected to a public safety incident. It references Anasrents Limited and a supposed Northern District involvement with a public safety event. details are unclear due to the damaged text portion.
A damaged OCR passage discusses cold prevention and remedies for children. It mentions a specific product claimed to prevent and treat colds, croup, and related illnesses. The text emphasizes safety and effectiveness and notes widespread use by mothers.
William Sheppard, 19, was committed for trial at Paddington Police Court for burglary in Waverley on July 7. He allegedly entered a coachman's room, stole clothing and value, and attempted to sell items with accomplices. Witnesses described confrontations and statements by Sheppard and others, leading to his remand.
Joseph Denovan a 5 percent laborer assisted by the Sydney Harbor Trust was injured while removing a buoy in Neutral Bay when a derrick chair struck him. Henry Brown a 60 year old bread carter of Donnwater Avenue Kensington fell from a Cook's bakers cart on Pyrmont Street Premont suffering a broken right leg. Both men were taken to Sydney Hospital by civil ambulances.
Fire at Dalhuntys Buildings on Macquarie Street Dubbo gutted the structures after spreading from Miss Monkens establishment. Flames reached the Club Hoge Hotel rooms. twelve men escaped danger as a brick fell and wounded a fireman. Loss around £1500 with insurance noted. telephone service disrupted. Prospect Reservoir inflow measured high.
The itemized report shows eggs and butter cheaper while canned goods sell out. Traders note declines in grain, potatoes, and dairy costs. imports from Tasmania Hobart Sydney and Melbourne adjust shipments to Sydney markets. The document lists wheat prices, flour, maize, onions, and pork products with varying wholesale quotations.
A fragmented Sydney produce sale record details consignments of straw lucerne hay and maize, with prices and lots noted. Multiple buyers and private dealing are mentioned, including vehicle loadings, reserves, and references to buyers, consignors, and firms in a period market context.
Fragmentary OCR from a historical newspaper page listing numerous vendors and product lines. Mentions farms, produce, sales channels, and multiple firm names such as FILI and CO, Lindley, Walmeer and Co, Marlyn Brite. Includes street references and scattered pricing cues with dubious readability.
City council members debate sign removal and zoning rules as officials issue notices to remove or abate overhanging or obstructive shop signs. Officials set timelines varying by case, with some signs to be removed within three days and others allowed to stand pending further action.
North Sydney police prosecute vendors for adulterated sausages containing excessive borine and sulphurous acnl. Magistrate fines imposed, costs awarded, with potential alternative punishment. Names appear in record of proceedings against a butcher and others.
Public school pupils scheduling a rehearsal at the Sydney Cricket Ground during Fleet Week for Wednesday, August 5. Eight thousand eight hundred children expected in the program with organized transport and supervision. Doors open 10 am, return around 12 30 pm. rail passes not required but 11 years and older must use standard fare. Teachers to fill special form for each journey.
The ninth amima conference of the members of the New South Wales Country Proaq Aannela ton will be held in the Queen's Hall Vit street city at 10 tomorrow. The report by the secretary notes a record year for paying members and the finances are sound. The attendance of the voice farance will stand over two damn.
The probate matter of John Ferguson's will in Queensland The executors seek commission for admin work and accounting across New South Wales and Queensland The judge notes the estate valued at £205,520 with NSW portion £1200 and discusses jurisdiction for approving executor and trustee remuneration for pains and trouble in administering assets The matter contemplates cross state administration and potential remittance of funds back to Queensland Court for final accounting and commission determination
Fragmentary text outlines administration of opal assets and assessment of flames inquiry. Mentions a sum of nine pounds and penalties for trade slackness. Names unknown places and people appear garbled with references to a courier and sailors, but specifics remain unclear.
Orange resident Hugh Henry Rose Lockyer, son of Major Lockyer a founder of West Australia, remembered after half a century of life. The fragmentary notice lists mail deadlines for destinations including Bellinger, Nambucca Brails, Mackerille, Damedin, Melbourne, Hobart and Missed schedules.
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