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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1908
Page
4
The report details miners at Goulburn and nearby towns including Serota and Ponton extending dredging and battery operations. It notes wage costs, ore shipments to Mayney, rising or falling tin and wolfram prices, and new dredging plans at Fingry Creek and Bullock Flat.
Ex MLA J Hurley warned at the NSW Liberal and Reform Association meeting about Labor efforts to win municipal council seats ahead of elections. He stressed preparedness to counter strategy and said Labor success would encourage its next parliamentary contest.
The Sydney Labor Council heard reports on union inflows for the term, including the Sydney Wharf Laborers and related unions. New unions formed cover storemen, frame makers, clerks, truck and other trades, with watchmen considered for a future union as hours and guard duties drew concern. State timber output rose from 196 to 149 units year over year.
Mesars William Cowper and Nephews report the export of a stud ram to a South American client after winning first prize at the Cocamble Show of 1207. The ram, sourced from New Zealand stock, was shipped by Paparon with Mahone assisting, reflecting a cross‑hemisphere livestock trade.
A list of missing friends and relatives of Adelaide and Sydney connections is compiled from Lloyds Weekly News December 8. Names include Ashtown Mary adopted by Captain Turner later married Rev. Stuart then to Australia. Niven Sarah Brain left Oxfortia for Australia twenty years ago. Cannon Mrs George to Sydenham for Brisbane in May 1883. Huey Thomas presumed gone to New Zealand. Beanie or Sellers from Abbotsford Melbourne six to seven years old. Parsons Harry porter on Banbury Railway. Sadler A and Wlett Stoke Newington to Port Adelaide about 1850. Smithson Georgy last seen on Oh Street Balmain seven years ago. Stone William in Durban four years ago. Walter Whitehead Arcortus went to Brisbane twenty five years ago. Prioney Charles sailed London 1881 to Sydney. George, Gooree, etc. Readers asked to mail full addresses and mention reprints in the Evening News.
The Waterloo sanitary inspector reported three infectious disease cases in the past fortnight one fever one diphtheria and one plague. Premises tied to the outbreaks were contaminated an imported case traced to the city. Notices were ordered to improve a Botany road produce store and butcher premises floors walls and waste control to prevent rat harboring. The council directed the inspector to ensure compliance by owners.
A Sydney Morning Morning News style report records allegations of sweating by professional musicians. Union secretary Robert Kobblaack and other officials discuss roles, council processes, and possible pay parity with Victorian theatres, noting decisions rest with the Sydney Labor Council and the union's leadership.
A Punch cartoon shows a sergeant directing recruits in a churn parade with quirky garbled lines. It satirizes literacy and marching drills as recruits follow steps including extending left and holding a prayer book, raising a hand to mouth, and turning pages.
Rosehill hosts a crowded January Stakes card featuring numerous runners led by Kelso’s entries including OREAREUre and THE OAST to challenge rival lines such as MALT RS DUAN MFP and SOLITARY. The Nursery Handicap fastens the event with LOVE LOND at 9 defivien and PHARNAL among the top weights, with multiple horses named for Parkloen, WEN BECK IT, and ADA in a brisk, competitive program.
A council meeting reviewed reports on masons and city finances. The commissioner stated no objection to continuing current employment and concessions for permanently employed workers, noting other masons did not enjoy the same terms. He recommended no change to the present system, and the committee urged the council to adopt the report.
A curious method for making holes in iron bars or forged plates uses a stick of sulphur shaped to the desired hole. Heat the iron to the white heat, press the sulphur onto the spot, and it will burn into the metal, forming a hole with the shape of the sulphur.
Dental authorities warn of a disease linked to the kilning habit causing pyorrhoea algolaris a loosening of teeth that may loosen and fall out even when sound. Dr W Reshion spoke at a National Health Society lecture outlining this danger and its symptoms.
A fragmentary report notes Kei Bertie’s arrival in Sydney during a Labor federation gathering on the world’s workers. Mentions promotion of migration ties, a Hawkes River excursion, and a picturesque river outing near Newcastle with a 20 witness, 4 deligttal miles trip.
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