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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
2
NSW wine production plunges amid phylloxera and adverse weather. Officials warn of reduced exports and supply shortages as vintners press for government relief. Industry figures estimate large drops in yield with price and market implications for local consumption and international trade.
The West Australian carnival closed with a joyous farewell banquet where Mr Greer presided and prizes were handed amid humor. Officials and locals praised efforts as Masonic Tail and creek sailors were honored for services to the event. Tedals announced plans to sail again and the West Australians head home aboard the TEMS Macedonia.
In Haystece on Friday evening a dispute among several youths led to Joseph Loschiavo drawing a pocket knife and stabbing James Smithers in the groin and breast. Smithers was treated at Sydony Hospital and discharged. Loschiavo was arrested and will be brought before the Children's Court at Padditatan on a charge of malicious wounding.
Malls close at the GPO with Monday routes listed to Eden Valparaiso Manila Jamaica via Melbourne and other ports. Timings include 1 pm to 7 pm departures for Natal Capetown Dunedin Hobart Mackay River and Launceston. Note delays in preparing use at Port Keutbla for electrolytic refining and remedy of dementia-clarification account.
A boy recounts a pre-dawn milk delivery shift for Suburban Supply. Struggling with knickers and weather, he faces leaks, missing jugs, and clattering kettles while racing to four o clock starts. He endures cold, wind, and wary residents as he battles to deliver milk without spilling.
In a rough yard scene a chained Rover breaks free and fights back as a boy, Mab, and others react. A battering escape ends with a promise of correspondence to the manager and a day concluding with letters about a toy pail, milk, and Rover’s plight. A water fight follows between Billy Robinson and the new boy as mock mischief continues.
The conference of the Political Labor League met at the Trades Mall Goulburn street last evening. Motions on the Arbitration Act were debated and carried to empower unions in petty sessions to recover arrears. Amendments sought for Early Closing and Factory Acts were discussed. An executive committee was named with numerous members and officers including Mr J Grant elected secretary for 12 months at £208 per annum.
The National Park Trust reports show visitor numbers exceeding 220,000 for the year and potential doubling with a rail extension to Audley. Trustees seek public support to expand reserves, protect wildlife, and improve accessibility with tracks, shelters, water, and new bridge and road works across the park.
The report outlines a parliamentary election under the Local Government Act with 152 municipalities and 150 wards voting. It notes a shift toward post ballots in some areas, a push to abolish ward-based voting in several shires, and warnings from Premier Wade urging Liberals to stay alert to Socialist influence while detailing ballot procedures and penalties for irregularities.
The 36th annual meeting of the society in Whe Socheay discussed child welfare outcomes. Officials reported 16 children in the care, health concerns, and various adoption and restoration figures, with fundraising and governance details for the coming year.
In Mullingar County Westmeath a woman Mary Devanny dreamed of her mother entering her room and calling for a search for a buried body. On awakening Mary learned her mother was missing after setting out to visit her own mother. A search found the mother dead in a ditch. The tale blends dream prophecy with a real disappearance and death.
The article notes concerns over start times and punctuality affecting workers, contrasting early and late starting hours. It mentions a steamship arrival, a company grant request, and a public talk at the L. O. F. Temple where Mr. Saeei will deliver an address titled When the World Has On Balsr.
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