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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1906
Page
3
The Riverina wheat trade shows volatile activity as traders report shifting futures, price expectations, and crop indicators. Analysts and growers discuss market pressures, potential shortages, and regional supply dynamics shaping next quarter’s outlook.
A fragmented report from Sydney markets notes attendance by buyers and varied wheat and grain prices. Mentions specific consignors, consignments from Wellington and Mudgee, and multiple firms involved in the sale. Several lots were passed at auction while prices in pence per bag or ton are recorded amidst uncertain text.
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered names, places, and product prices. It reads like a miscellaneous ad or catalog fragment with references to farms, merchants, and daily goods. Content is highly garbled with no clear single event or subject.
Laconically described council meetings show Aldermen curbing long deliberations favoring concise action on local issues. The mayor and members approve repeated motions with minimal comment, as reporters note the daily routine resembles a choir’s refrain of aye and carry. The piece ends suggesting a new adage: brevity is the soul of administration.
Distracted jury awards £1000 against the street railway company after Stella Rascher claims injury from a prety round shoulder display. Witnesses describe neck to shoulder injuries and a street car incident in suburban Seattle area. Spectators include Lloyd and others as the court rules the claim well worth the company’s money.
The case details a plaintiff who gave evidence about gifts including a necklace and ring, letters, and failed marriage plans with the defendant. She alleges broken promises, threats to publicize, and improper conduct, while the defendant’s side presented limited rebuttal. The jury returned a verdict for the defendant after witnesses spoke on engagements and prior relationships.
In a heated assembly session Attorney-General and Mr Gillies sparred over Mr Stephen Murphy a Darlinghurst magistrate and the integrity of the police courts. The debate touched on loyalty to law public trust and the need for a capable judge amid rumors of impropriety linked to Crown lands cases and potential improvements leases.
The NSW rainfall totaled varied amounts across towns with Pinehurst and Springwood noting notable figures, while coastal showers and northeast showers were forecast. Temperatures rose in western districts with Penrith experiencing warmth on Monday and Tuesday followed by light showers and steadier rain this morning.
London closing quotes show tin and copper gains while Sydney markets open higher on demand. Traders note uncertain sentiment as firms like Budgsty and Northern Blocks move, with several copper and tin listings quoted in volatile terms.
James Reilly, a sealer, faced charges for stealing a bridle valued at 64 shillings from Patrick Quinn’s Hotel stable. Evidence showed the bridle was later sold to a livery stable owner for 4s. Reilly claimed intoxication and asked for leniency citing past con victions. the magistrate sentenced him to three months hard labor after the accused mocked the court.
An old soldier and four generation daughter or clerk appeared at North Sydney Police Court on a charge sheet. He was sentenced to two days imprisonment for stealing at Perth Sydney. On December 11 a toothbrush and a tin of tooth powder, valued, belonged to Dorothy Channey.
London reports confirm South Australian eggs mailed to London in good condition with minimal breakage and firm markets due to short supplies The Agent General cites arriving consignments in first class shape and strong worker prospects while the department notes 1005 cases packed and 282 from Victoria Also NSW land tax default deadline nears with a 19 percent penalty for late payments.
John Hickey, a Chatswood gardener, faced North Sydney Police Court for December 11 theft of a whisky bottle valued at 6s 4d from James Hartigan. Hartigan saw Hickey leave a bar with a bottle. a bulgy pocket revealed the liquor. Hickey admitted the bottle, though not clearly. He has a prior record and was sentenced by Mr Smithers to three months in gaol.
A report from Ocean Island describes a steamer wreck and a vessel near the equator about one derrey south, facing northeast conditions. It states the wreck has endured fourteen days of continuous gales since the Sugar stranded, with exposure to continuing stormy weather reported this morning.
An eccentric item touts a dining and theatre outing with a sickly mood and a digested remedy. It promotes Dr Sheldon’s Digestive Tablets and Wolfe’s Johnapps as curatives. The notice markets a refreshing medicinal beverage available widely.
An unsigned report details a vampire bat incident on a boy in an unknown town. Police and local officials investigated while residents discussed the event and a subsequent sermon by a local preacher. The boy received care and authorities reviewed the case for safety guidance.
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