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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1906
Page
3
The column reports wheat from the Federation variety and other grains, with prices and conditions for oats, barley, and produce across rivers and districts. Mentioned are Rail and Port districts, export implications, and ancillary items such as cheese, milk, and produce markets in London and New South Wales.
A fragmented Sydney produce sale listing shows bids and prices for wheat potatoes and other commodities. The text names buyers sellers and firms such as PINEAPPLE Bacon Deitel Flavor and ROBERT METTLE, with scattered figures and lot identifiers, but the overall meaning is obscured and partially illegible.
A young woman died at the Coast Hospital Little Bay this morning after arriving from Hobart on November 2. She complained of dementia and was later delirious, remaining so until her death. The deceased was identified as Ruby Francis or Margreave, who resided on Derwent Street upon return.
Under orders from the Railway Commissioners 21 tramway trailer cars similar to those on the Govan street cable line were offered with delivery rights at any point on the tram line. Thirteen cars sold at a reserved price of £5 per car to buyers Messrs H Harris and Company and others. An offer of £3 per car for the halaner with delivery of the sheds at Randwick was also considered.
Commander Peary reported in New York that land may exist near the North Pole. He cited finding open polar sea about 10 miles northwest of Grant Land and driftwood from rivers traversing unmapped territory. At Woollahra Council Alderman Kelly urged action on inadequate tram service to Rose Bay and Belle Yell, with Mayor Latimer to bring the issue to Railway Commissioners.
Muddled OCR lists polling venues across Lang Nepean Newcastle Parkes Parramatta Wentworth and West Sydney electorates. Corrected locations include Lang Adison Enmore Belmore Bexley Dulwich Hill Marrickville Sutherland Hurstville. Nepean and Newcastle areas show numerous suburbs and public facilities. Parramatta and Wentworth lists mix town halls public schools and halls. text notes focal polling booths and a call to use proper venues for vote casting.
A fragmented weather report notes a strong southerly wind and scattered thunderstorms across northern areas, with dust and debris sweeping streets. It records heat waves in regional towns, high shade temperatures near 106 to 114, and multiple locality readings including Bourke, Dubbo, Sydney, and Wagga Wagga.
London reports rising excitement over the Japanese question in California. Railways urged to provide separate cars for Japanese. Meetings in San Francisco demand that Roosevelt message to Congress uphold Japanese rights. Prominent figures warn of possible war between the U.S. and Japan. Honolulu telegram notes two regiments of Japanese workers are employed in Hawaii sugar plantations.
Private cables indicate copper sales and price recovery with 92 w bar silver support. Sydney activity shows gains in Union Bank of Australia and Mount Morgan plans, with mixed bids and ongoing mine sales while Melbourne lists multiple stock movements and price quotes across several firms.
Frederick Bohinnon and a laborer appeared before Water Police Court this morning charged with hotchy behavior on Tiles Street. Caldwell testified Bohinnon was seen with another man in Riley Street about 9:15 a.m. Monday. Accused resisted arrest, allegedly striking, and witnesses described a violent scene. The court also heard accusations of larceny and other offenses, with further charges expected as the case continues.
The High Court yesterday upheld penalties against Wilson, owner of a punt with ashes, tied to the steamer Aorangl near Sydney Harbor. A harbor regulation breach led to a fine of £20. the decision was sent back to the magistrate after questions about painted details.
Visitors from Sydney advertise medical services at the Medical Seal of the Ve Fran and Wallace Medical Institute Elizabeth and Bathurst streets. They promote treatment for male disorders with a written guarantee and provide a 780 page treatise on The Diseases of the Male Sex for instruction.
A December memorandum from the Women’s Branch of the People’s Bofors League of NAW urges women voters in New South Wales to influent Labor Socialist policy. It questions aims of socialism, private wealth, and state religion funding while promising careful restraint from direct political advocacy.
A court in Chetewand yesterday charged Damon Ambroge Thompson and George Holisad with damag ing and illegal digging on Enfiaingemperty at Grant Wittoughts. The owners Thampann and anaibar TinH face actions over damages and costs. Bond was posted for Henry Child caretaker of Tiriter Faun to cover damages and costs.
Fragmented OCR text references a judgment involving a High Court, parties including John Waunklin or Waunklin related names, and statements about obligations, transfers, and payments. The illegible wording and garbled terms prevent a coherent legal outcome or date. The material hints at a court order influencing payments and potential variations in decrees.
Fragmented OCR lists names such as George Chandler and W. Palmer among creditors and officials in a voluntary sequestration proceeding. The text names Broken Hill figures and various occupations, suggesting a legal action related to estate settlement and sequestration procedures.
Quack style ad for Zam-Ruk Co offering Palm lo fglow-sultérure and 9 Summer Skin Balm. Claims cures for lacerations, rashes, mosquito bites, and sore joints. Promotes family sizes and post paid orders from Sydney with scattered medical attestations.
Fragmented OCR records an inquiry into ambulance and water department operations. Names, dates, and roles appear tangled, referencing officials, supervisors, and alleged issues within the Water and Sewerage Board and aviation context. No clear outcome or actionable finding is stated.
A fragmentary OCR item mentions several unclear names and dates, referencing PETILUSION PALMNE COURS and VARIOUS individuals and events. It reads as a damaged public notice or notice-like snippet with scattered numbers and places, lacking coherent details or actions.
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