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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
16
A sweeping NSW weather summary reports heavy and frequent rain across many districts. Gloomy drought breaks mixed with thunder from Sydney to Tamworth, with rainfall totals from 60 to over 300 points at various stations improving water supplies, tanks, dams, and agricultural prospects.
Suburban trains arriving at Central Station were late by one to two minutes with several services running behind schedule. The Melbourne express reached at 8 am after a 20 minute delay, while the Brisbane northern mail and South Coast trains were nine minutes late, causing a disorderly start to the day. Railway officials cited greasy coal as the cause of the delays and noted ongoing work on a new electric block near Nevonsville Street.
Heavy rain caused a washaway on the Currewis line near Werris Creek. Repairs were started immediately, but traffic suffered a brief delay.
Rain in the Murray to northern rivers spurs orders for sericultural seeds and various grasses, with barley rose seed and Brownell potatoes most sought for second crops. Victoria could help but government regulations hinder export from the Murray region. Broom millet crops in the Hunter River Valley gain relief from rain, boosting dairy feed. Sydney wharf prices ease for incarne as butter and cheese output near normal.
England batters Hobbs Gunn and Hardstaff lead a high scoring day against Victoria in Melbourne. Hardstaff scores a second century aided by Fane Crawford, Jones, and Laver, with England reaching 306 for six at tea and threatening a dominant first innings.
Rain left Sydney grounds unplayable as grade cricket fixtures began January 13. In First Grade the University and Burwood clash ended with Burwood winning by seven wickets and 60 runs on first innings after Burwood made 174 for two in reply to Collegians 114. A single victory occurred in Second Grade as Sydney defeated Waverley 8 for 158 to 124.
The Rev. Thomas Bird former president of the Methodist Conference was found dead in King's Park Perth from self inflicted injuries after a pistol shot. A second revolver was found near the body and the inquest opened today. Bird was noted as a prominent church builder and his daughter married last month.
In Melbourne on Saturday an inquest into the deaths of five babies boarded out to registered nurse Mrs Madge Clayton began at the morgue. Deaths occurred between January 18 and January 25 from intestinal complaints. Witnesses described poor care, with babies being smacked, fed improperly, and one fed from a pickle bone. The coroner criticized oversight and noted the children were not properly treated. No manslaughter charge, but Clayton should not care for more children and possible cruelty prosecutions considered. The verdict will reflect medical testimony and findings of neglect.
Melbourne Saturday report shows January customs and excise revenue at 1,910,206 pounds with seven months to January totaling 7,000,990 pounds up from 5,081,047 last year. Sir William Lyne notes analysts will study the rise, unsure if tariff or wider prosperity drives the change.
A Bureau of Statistics note for Sydney shows 1213 births 670 female, 18 13 male, and 101 deaths 288 male 25 female. The birth rate 2.20 per thousand and death rate .98. Notable figures include 1234 deaths under age one and 165 deaths under five. Main causes include diarrhoea, congenital debility, premature birth, pneumonia, and heart disease. The report covers epidemics, hospital statistics, and comparisons with five and ten year averages.
Private cables report London lead at 14 17s 6d per ton, down 5s on the day with mixed London, Melbourne, and Sydney quotes for Broken Hill, Mount Lyell, Mount Morgan, and other mining stocks. Weaker Bank failures in the United States influence sentiment as Sydney opens slightly weaker before firming midday.
A female infant about three months old was found alive on a boarding house doorstep in Crown street Barry Hills late Friday night about 9 30. The baby was unharmed and taken to the Benevolent Asylum after Darlingturat police were notified.
Timber workers in Burney’s yards remain out amid wet weather, with a mass meeting Friday showing resolve for a wage rise from 4 to 5 per hour. Employers see no feasible settlement yet, though many expect amicable talks next week as yard heads be unavailable on Saturday.
Narrabri district rabbit trappers remain on strike as managers announce further price cuts at local works. Prices fall to 4 1/2 pence per pair for first grade, 2 1/4 and 1 1/4 pence for second and third grades respectively.
Melbourne reports a cable message proposing transporting criminals to German Pacific colonies. Prime Minister Deakin urged caution noting not to comment on foreign Parliament matters. Sir William Lyne and Mr Bent doubt it will pass. Bent warns of protest by Victoria. Mr Fisher calls the plan an affront to Australia.
Shipping news reports late arrivals and departures at Hobart Sydney and Melbourne. Vessels Westralia Cambrian Eastern Australia Port Darwin Sarpedon Marathon and more sail or arrive with cargoes including potatoes timber wool and dairy products. Captains listed include Domefor and Parker with winds varying from fresh to moderate, overcast to clear.
Melbourne reports no new developments on the Ballarat body found in an abandoned shaft as police say inquiries have reached a dead end and may require a new trail.
Narrabri reports satisfaction over Mr William Buchanan's plan to subdivide 20 000 acres for closer settlement via Tarriaro Station nine miles from Narrabri. The land is described as of the best agricultural quality and this marks the district's first closer settlement scheme.
The report lists First Grade standings with North Sydney on 15 points and several clubs on varied totals. It also details Second Grade rankings with North Sydney on 15 points and others like University, Glebe on 11, Petersham on 6, and Burwood on 12 in penalties or adjustments.
Argentina butter deliveries to South African ports have collapsed after three months with no arrivals. Australia and New Zealand butter rise to fill the gap, mainly going to Victoria and Queensland. The Buenos Aires berth now holds El Este Grange with potential sales of up to 10 000 cases, while New South Wales exporters aim to match Argentinian quality to win orders amid irregular Argentina stocks and stricter letters of credit from shippers.
London wool sales cables indicate a weaker crossbred market with declined prices by up to 10 percent and subdued competition. Dalgety and Company note active Home wool sales with brisk bidding, firmer rates for good greasy merinos and crossbreds while inferior merinos and faulty lots fall 5 to 7 and a half percent.
The Public Works Committee this week examined preliminaries for a Cowra to Gre gra line via Canowindra and a Kyogle to Coraki route via Casino. Also reviewed tramway builds from Sutherland to Cronulla and from the pit to Manly, plus the Great Western One deviation to skirt the Lithgow zigzag near Eakbenk.
A 12 month old named Thomas Anthony Joseph Massey died at Royal Alexandra Hospital for Sick Children from severe burns after reaching a boiling water gas ring while his mother briefly left the kitchen at Tottenham street Glebe. In a separate note, Mr W M Akbourat of Maryborough Victoria, an auctioneer’s clerk, has disappeared unexpectedly. The Prime Minister Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman remains indoors for several days as a precaution against relapses.
At the 25th annual meeting of the Manly Gas Light and Coke Company Limited a dividend of 4 percent for the six months ended December 31 was declared making a full year percent for the year.
The Postmaster-General Mr Manger arrived in Sydney this morning by the Melbourne express. In Byron Bay district 8347 milling cows are counted, excluding dry stock. Taxpayers face the last day to file income tax returns. Goulburn reports higher interest in municipal elections with twenty nominations for twelve seats and several for Mulwarres Shire Council.
Novelty shoe sale advertisement notes price cuts on ladies tan lace shoes with Louis XV heels. Mentions English makes, old stock, and reductions from 6s 9d to 2s 1d per pair, highlighting clearance of stock and unusual discounts.
Classified fashion sale offering priced boy and youth wear including tweed Norfolk coats striped alpaca hats veiling and working lessons. Includes textured garments with reduced stock and new stock lines, directions to storefront and call to see items.
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