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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1905
Page
3
The report analyzes changes in wages and employment in industries including mining towns Newcastle and Broken Hill, noting wage fluctuations, shifts in female and male earnings, and the impact of prices and imports on factory labor. It highlights arbitration outcomes, the Arbitral Court decisions, and the general wage movement over several years with varying effects on workers.
Mist Rose Lyons pupils staged a bright dancing recital at the St James Mall Philip Street. Proceeds went to the Queen Victoria Home for Consumptives. Performances featured graceful moves watched by many, with attendees praising the preparation and entertainment value. Prizes included silver toilet requisites, a watch, chain, and diamond ring, awarded to Miss Lyons. other participants included Ivy Jackson Pearl Jackson Ursula Dobbs and more.
A distressed woman, Sam, pleads for a chance to leave the city after being charged with intoxication and indecent language. She bursts into tears and requests a week to decide her future, hoping for mercy and a chance to return.
The Most Rev George Henry Stanton Bishop of Newcastle died at Marpeth before eight o clock. Born in 1835 at Scrafford Essi he trained at Hertford College Oxford. After service in Christ Church Rotherhithe he was vicar of Holy Trinity St Giles London for eleven years. He served as first Bishop of North Queensland since 1891 then to Newcastle. Known for warm heartedness, hard work and philanthropy he rode long distances in Queensland and led grand public gifts to a cathedral. He retired to devote time to diverse activities prior to his death.
A Homebush market report records a large turnout of buyers for sheep and cattle. Sheep sales included mainly ewes and merino wethers with varied prices across quality grades, while cattle yarded totaled about 1,400 head, with prime and good sorts dominating. Prices rose versus last Thursday, with primes and heavy cattle achieving higher bids. lighter stock showed moderate changes. A follow-up note mentions local music and hospital subsidies, plus several companies registered under the Limited Liability Act.
A patient from Newtown, seeking relief after 40 years of sickness, reports renewed health after a month of treatment by Professor Stanich. Claims he is a different man with health and faring greatly improved. Also mentions Grison's Swiss Milk Chocolate made from pure Alpine milk and cocoa.
A brief feature highlights Nestle milk chocolate as a cheerful boost to wellbeing, pairing rich cocoa with creamy milk. Readers are invited to enjoy a comforting treat that brightens everyday moments.
The report details light NSW old wheat stocks and active Queensland millers importing from Sydney to sustain Queensland blends. New season Australian wheat arrives from NSW and the north, with widespread private cables noting London quotes around 23 to 24 per 80 lb bag. NSW, Victoria, and South Australia yield projections are given, alongside shifts in China’s market for Australian flour and ongoing export dynamics. China’s potential shift may impact Northern China demand, while NSW butter shipments to London and farm conditions influence future pricing and supply.
A garbled OCR text outlines various produce items such as pears, apples, pumpkins, turnips, and rhubarb with prices and quantities. It references markets and regions, mentioning vendors and assorted goods, but the excerpt is largely unreadable and lacks coherent events or clear individuals.
Redfern forage sale records show a chaotic list of consignors and buyers including FC Hull Sun Tamsted Farmers and Settle Cooperative, with prices per bushel noted and multiple firms named. The document also references freight and trucking details and a note about new steam vessels and railway routes starting to operate from Meraday after railway commissioners approved a shift in service.
The Premier named a royal commission to inquire into railway administration. Members include Rogers as President Wilson from the Post Office Service Board and EW Knox. tasked to review contracts and present a report to the Railway Commissioners. The commission will examine tenders and a report will follow for the general session.
fragmentary OCR text mentions several odd terms and names but lacks coherent events or facts. no clear people, places, or organizations to describe a definite news item or outcome.
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