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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
3
A dense OCR page fragment lists prices and notices for a New South Wales market: advertisements for store goods, wages, produce, and shipping terms. It includes scattered names, locations, and stock items with vague dates and figures, plus columns on cricket and general trade.
A modest varied supply of produce moved quietly at the Sydney Railway Goods Yard. Prices and bids were subdued with prime items drawing better attention while middling lots showed slower demand. Local names and firms appear in the auction list alongside miscellaneous grain and hay figures, reflecting a dull market tone.
A weekly Town and Country Journal promotion announces a free trip to Sydney with a special Easter contest. Readers may enter regardless of location. prize includes travel, living expenses, and show tickets. Details warn readers to carefully read rules and conditions in the issue.
A heated meeting of Sydney public health activists and citizens debated restaurant food safety and the health of kitchen workers. Alderman Meagher led criticisms of poor kitchen conditions and calls for better ventilation and air, while restaurateurs defended practices and urged measured reform within logical bounds. The city health officer noted limited statistics but supported moves toward safer, well-lit, properly ventilated kitchens.
The speaker asserts that local authorities should gain statutory authority to license eating houses, curb unsafe practices, and enforce sanitary conditions. He notes past misdrawn licenses and calls for improved ventilation and light, warning against top-floor kitchens due to rats and health risks. He cites Sydney experience and argues reform would raise kitchen standards and overall public welfare.
Fremantle Thursday The RMS Ophir arrived from Lopes with passengers listed for Adelaide Melbourne and Brisbane including numerous named individuals and families plus 35 in other classes and 143 other ladies. The list mentions Mrs Mackay Misses Martin Robertson and others with a total in different classes and 5 in other classes.
Deputation to the Minister for Work on extending rail from Sutherland to Strathfield prompted by Iewarra Line residents. Debate cited costs up to 276000 with support for Homebush or Granville options. Minister expressed no sympathy. alternative plan to connect the new shackle at Homebush to Darling Harbor and Glebe areas discussed by Henry Bimel and the Chief Commissioner for Railways.
New South Wales Treasurer pressed deputation headed by Mears Besby Carmichael and Corbitt on payment of an extra shilling a day to carpenters employed by the Railways Commissioners. Deputation claimed awards not paid and six months’ terms unmet. Waddell promised full information on return and note to follow.
The Superintendent of the Department of Navigations Captain Newton opened an inquiry into the Brighton steamer accident this morning. Proceedings are described as expansive with open doors and full participation.
In a terse bankruptcy court note a Wiseman's Ferry area matter comes to light with references to local names including Wiseman's Ferry and individual actor Mr. W. Palmer. The fragment hints at a filing or proceeding named in the docket.
The Scottish Rifles Band will perform this evening at Hyde Park with a program including March Job Bull Spider, selections from Bastland, Molly Gree, Babylon Adame, Star of the North, Gems of Saxony, and All the Circle. Rand will parade in Comtowniat Park this afternoon at 3.98.
A lengthy field report describes the Berembed Camp inspection for the off take weir on the Murrumbidgee system. It notes dry conditions, road progress, and aldermen plans, with details on the weir, main canal, and irrigation network expected to serve Narrandera, Yanco, and surrounding lands.
Report describes oil being carried in the Bet river below Aiuel tine as preparatory work for a major construction project. It details tower drills, river wall and opening preparations, and the arrival of engineers, with a wind adverse, delays, and a lengthy inspection by Harbor River drainage staff. The piece notes government support and the long term aim to convert rural lands into industrial use.
Messrs Meurs M1 tock solicitors Grafton report on the Bellinger Shire election. A detailing intervention by the Minister was promised. Legal procedures will follow in due course.
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