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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 06, 1908

Page

3

NSW Wheat and Jute Trade Turmoil Noted

Private advices from Sydney markets report a sharp fall in wheat and jute prices amid large speculative activity. Buyers face frustrated hopes due to poor harvests and fluctuating freight costs as port and rail operations report variable freight and supply conditions across New South Wales and nearby colonies.

N.S.W Tost Luly Toei Srijan Mose Calcutta Goody Jdeluide Merrhests Port Adelwide Ax Wharf

Sydney Produce Sales Reflect Turbulent Auction Day

A chaotic Sydney produce sale reveals varied consignments and prices. Traders note prime lucerne and rye straw, with a novelty item in temblane quality tiller. Multiple consignors and firms including Bills and Company and AWB are listed among buyers and brokers as prices and conditions shift throughout the auction.

Eile Sagar Bills and Company HM. Sugeeld Company Dane and Perry AWB Garvey and Walker Little and Company Presale Limited J. “Belage and Sright Heatog At Company Prank Ireland J. Wouregent Company Lindley, Walker Com Wang Pirmewan, Wright, and Company Wan Pamard Coualgnmeta L. Purcell Woodchock Hake Blok Es Darina Cohn Albany Hall Brothers Aberdhen Hua Sea Eines Koinerm Erik Gah Atenby Buthene Berth Ome Brower Adam Broenern Yan Eters Thompson Fins Etme Mtrdw Webb Tarape Pep “Milter W. I Dean Windsor Nieman Ratton Grover Tor Sydney EELS

Randwick Robbery Case At Paddington Court

At Paddington Police Court Mathew Edwards 36 faced charges of stealing from a premises in Randwick on May 1. A back-door entry led to recovery of clothing and gear. Witnesses testified the accused claimed the items were his. Police noted his other employment and circumstances surrounding the alleged theft.

Paddington Mathew Moorsailas Edwards Ejwart Dosovan Obercavetreet Randwick Andersus English Newell Pine-street Chippendale Moore Kensing Waco Donovan Oberon-street

Coal cargoes arrive from Newcastle in mixed tonnage

Steamers Forne and Lind Fell arrive at Byrdney harbor this morning carrying coal from Newcastle. Imans and Bolivans also report coal shipments, with tonnages around 7000 tons for some vessels as they load before departing for their next destinations.

Forne Byrdney Newsanne Campiste Snd Linds Feil Bentien Ray Newcastle Comeanz

Peculiar accident at Miller's Point collapses wall

A wall at Miller's Point collapsed into the Fallaway after heavy rain softened the bank. Contractor James Donnelly was on the terrace when the stonework gave way, sending his cart and team about 20 feet into the street. Donnelly escaped with bruises to his right leg and back as roughly 40 feet of wall and the iron railing came down. The Harbor Trust built the wall and another 19 feet on the city side is damaged and will require repair. The street is blocked by rubble.

Moore's Road Miller's Point Calgary Terrace James Donnelly Tian Donnelly Harbor ‘Trust

Cataract Dam Secures Major Sydney Water Reserve

The Cataract and Prospect reservoirs boost Sydney’s water supply amid heavy rains. Cataract Dam holds back Cataract River and Creek over 60 square miles, saving about 1.13 billion gallons since January 24. Prospect Reservoir adds 5.14 billion gallons, with 30 square miles feeding the tunnel to Prospect at 150.6 million gallons daily. Water levels rise steadily, strengthening the metropolitan system for weeks to come.

Brdnex Syilasy Glenscrati Cainiweat Sydney Prospect Reservoir Jey Mhat Nepean Toa Syilbey Texards Sin

Man charged after attempt to steal at Randwick Racecourse

Fiearge Coleman, described as a freman, faced Pud dickton Puler Court on January 25 for trying to steal a silver watch and gold chain from Thomas Noonan at Randwick Racecourse. Noonan testified he grabbed the thief’s hand and was struck in the mouth. Coleman pleaded not guilty and was committed for trial.

Fiearge Coleman Freman Barnett G.M Puddickton Puler Court Thomas Noonas Rundwick Racecourse Consiahe Connelly Sirieeline Noonan Rhalu Coleman

Sailors' Home Meeting at Home Georg

The Sydney Sailors Home reported 1000 seamen used the establishment during the year and shipwrecked crews were aided. Expenditure stood at £1111 16s 5d with a credit balance of £6644 0s. Captain Newtom named as director to fill a vacancy after Captain Edie's death. Office-bearers elected included President Captain Hamonham, Treasurer A J Sievers, Secretary Captain G G Green, with Aire torn Manors Trelawny and Lindeman.

Sydney Sailors’ Home Georg Homa Credit Dalanca Newtom Slectat Ae Edie Hamanoham A. J. Siev Ers Hoo 9. G. Green Airetorn Manors Trelawny and Lindeman

New Police Station for Annandale Approval Noted

Mr W F Mahony M L A reports to the Minister for Public Works that tenders for the Annandale police station, recently voted at 3300 pounds, will be called for early next month after examination.

W. F. Mahony M.la Public Works Annandale

Teetotaler Drowns in Stout in Court Report

A teetotaler drowned after falling into a vat of stout during a temperance event. The body was recovered after a search. the vat contents were sacked as waste. Names such as J Leatin Willian and George Axksall appear in a government notice about the inquiry and panel appointments.

Rewan J. Leatin Willian de- Cee Ee An Et Goverment George Axksall Tysums Andrews Lich Geld Megland W. L- Werty Mums Gad Mh Browse Meera W F.chokson

Minister and Wade Inspect Irrigation Work at Narrandera

The Minister for Works and Mr. L. A. B. Wade visit Narrandera to view irrigation channels under the Barren Jackweler conservation scheme. They will inspect the river bed works, the diversion channel between Barranders and Beretibed, and the progress toward a 2 feet gale railway from Geandah to the Jack. The party plans to depart Grong Grong for Sydney at midday Saturday.

Narrandera L. A. B. Wade Tao Geandah Wade Samuel McAughey Yanco Grong Grong Sydney

NSW Public Service Appointments And Retirements

NSW Public Service announces appointments for Cowra Young and surrounding districts including licensing registrar bankruptcy visiting justice and registrar positions. Several officials retired from the Public Service and related departments, with names across Government Dockyard Lands Observatory and Public Works noted.

Treatl Gober Cowra Young Wagtshare Caregar Greniall Dietrij Acim Pyres GO. Coster Taree Hulgate Ajax Edwin Shelton Maree Afiee Coulburn M. Hynmore Willis Rexistrac- General's Department J. Gilbert Government Dockyard Eilosia A. B. Crew Sleth AL Blacklow Department of Lands R. Ephraim Asnbeast A OR. Whitman Sydney Observatory W. Chinnock Garden Palace Grounde J. Ferry Rennix FW. Oxley W. Jenkins Ro de Baylis Department of Public Works dés_ King Waggs Experimental Farm

Town Hall Letting For Moving Picture Show Debated

A Sydney council considers reopening the Town Hall to moving picture shows as a potential revenue source. Town Clerk said the matter is sub judice and awaiting committee review with a council meeting next Thursday. An organizer from Mesery Paling and Company criticized long show runs and urged tendering for better returns.

Neabitt HN. Boothwell Mesery Paling and Company Bie Canceria Sydney

Costs of the Law in the British Courts

A court return shows judicial costs and salaries for Judees and clerks, with totals for annuities and expenditures. It lists annuities of 21024 Je Od, clerks and ushers wages, building provisions, stationery costs, and income adjustments, reflecting the financial state of the judiciary and related offices.

Brita High Court Dunice Judeve Chancel Amowates Judees o@eora Iudaes Errult Espomeen Dudgea Stan Uead Romero

Government Savings Bank charges criticized by critics

In a letter to the editor the Evening News discusses alleged penalties imposed by the NSW Government Savings Bank on poor depositors. It cites a 18 charge for a pass book, a monthly 1 fee for account maintenance, and only 3 percent interest on some deposits. The bank’s president defends new regulations and argues deposits are government guaranteed and withdrawable on demand.

N.S.W. Government Savings Bank Nowa Ini Moruide Government Savings Bank Macintogh He Aubicl Acconsta Ixy & Govercwmnt Bank Evening News

Cockatoo Causes Telegraphical Interference at Cooma

A tame cockatoo perched on lines near Cooma disrupted telephone service by gripping two wires and damming communication for a short period. A lineman, Mr T Walmatey, observed the bird’s position blocking lines outside the Commercial Bank. The bird was driven off and services resumed, revealing the cause as a noisy cockatoo rather than wire fault.

Cooma Priday Vale-strent Une Crepairer T. Walmatey

Bands in the Parks Naval Brigade Band Concert

The Naval Brigade Band under Basemaster J. aevite performs in Tay Park on Saturday at 3 p m with a program including The Merry Widow High Lebor Cadets Over the Waves Watermelon Patch Senta and more. At 6 this evening Hyde Park hosts further selections and marches conducted by Mr J Darlin, followed by tea.

Naval Brigade Unger J.aevite Ican Tay Park Pam Markie Bidgood Wails Raymond Rox Walts Rimmer Newtown Mr. J. Darlin Hyde Park Bouse Hi Tancredl Romanwt Gounod Patral Amare Mr. Shehell Adnan Baltes Ssiortien Adama BAA Lection Aivemenser

Mining News From Bathurst District Titled Local Mines Update

Opaque report details various mines near Bathurst including the Armchore Frant Wineharshes mine, main shaft sinking at a site on a hill, and expected lode findings. Also covers Huntingdon mill relocation, Palmer Wilson and Cunsinghem stone work, wealth of ore near Auster, and operations at Wellington Proaper Integrity Phornix North Wiseman's Mount Hope Stannum Deep Lead and Mount Everhare plants. Water shortages hinder dredging and tin work while new dams and additional labor are planned to sustain activity.

Huntingdon Marvel Company Fronkey Daviy Palmer Wilson Cunsinghem H. Thompson Wellington Phornix North Wiseman's Silver Spur Fagey Creek Mount Everhare Mount Hope Torrington Mosnrn Gale Tomison Atkinson Riana Stannum Lode Worrell Rick Tin CLM Trallery Mowntsie Kiesos Rich Sioe Telag Crockett MA Very Ales Reet Beon Bilistraol Party

Rose Bay episode ends in guilty verdict

In Rose Bay early Sunday, a quarrel between a wife and her husband led to an alleged assault on Hugo M Dea. The accused denied setting the stove aflame as the prosecutor testified. The jury returned a guilty verdict with a recommendation.

Imabrita Hugo M Crown Jain Rose Bay M'Donal Balabe Mlameld Rusbend Donald

Milk Price Update Sparks Sydney Market Concern

A brief market note reports a change in milk pricing at the metropolitan dairy association. The article notes a new per quart price after a levy linked to urea and other costs, affecting general sale value and consumer cost.

Metropeliao Es Paburhan Sydney

Fragmentary item notes daily food ration at Bingrrs Tax Frotasees

A damaged OCR line mentions daily rationing at a facility called Bingrrs Tax Frotasees with a single sentence about food. Names and specifics are unclear. item appears to be a brief public notice or column fragment.

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