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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1908
Page
3
A Melbourne to Sydney wheat market update notes subdued activity in the morning trade with bids steadier than sellers. Shipments to London and Melbourne show slow movement as buyers defer large purchases amid uncertain prices. remarks from local traders mention falling futures and cautious demand.
A fragmented market report notes scarce hiver eggs and limited northern river supplies. Prices rise on high priced fruits and valued Victoria apricots. The text catalogues a wide range of fruits, berries, and seasonal produce with fluctuating Commonwealth and Sydney trade terms, highlighting price shifts and supply constraints.
A garbled report from Sydney Produce Sales references spiotabons, Belt fee Solty Wallway Time, and various traders including Goodlee and Naat werke. It mentions Prune chat, Tideinok Kew eralee at potatoes fad turers, and private consignments, with fragmented place names like Lanahurst and Riosneew Sarviuracra Cite.
A dense OCR fragment lists auctions across multiple regions including Sydney and Tot Ti. It mentions cattle and live stock sales, various vendors like Ellie and Co, Taniew, and Taylton Aros. The notice references dates, locations, and several seller names with interest in prompt returns and high prices.
Mr Golfsmith of La Perouse reported a dozen monstrous sunfish off Botany Heads late last week. He estimated 300 specimens weighed about half a ton collectively while trying to harpoon one. Fishes of Australia notes sunfishes are sea rovers with a disc shaped body and age related changes. the common sun is Mola Mola, once taken off New South Wales waters and reaching large sizes.
Walter Barnes Randwick inspector led several complaints on dirty premises. Charges included failing to keep areas clean, allowing refuse to accumulate, and harboring rats at addresses on Gordon and Avoca streets Randwick. Fines and fines plus costs were imposed.
New Zealand officials consider import rules for New South Wales grapes amid confusion over Prime Minister Ward and the Evening News. Shippers report promises of clearance by month end, warning Cumberland growers their fruit may spoil or miss the window, while South Australian interests appear to have shaped the policy.
Mr J H Byrne head master of Hay Public School has been promoted to Canterbury. The lighthouse keeper at Hornby Light William Warren slipped while climbing a ladder on Sunday and sustained injuries. The Port Health Officer Mr Reid attended the scene and he was taken to the hospital.
The clipped notice contains testimonials from NSW readers praising Dr Sheldon’s Magnetic Liniment for pain relief in rheumatic, neuralgia, lameness, and injuries. One user claims quick relief for a barksketch gore joint and urges continued use at home. Another mentions multiple ailments treated with the liniment.
Arthur Laigh age 12 was charged at North Sydney Police Court with stealing a tent, two flannel shirts, a white birth, trousers, boots and other articles value £2 from Walter James Lewis at Chatswood on January 15. The tent was taken from a bush near Garden Road Chatswood while Lewis worked about 150 yards away. Constable Goselas tracked Saigh to the bush and recovered the stolen items. a matchbox chain scarf pin and handkerchief were found. Leigh pleaded guilty and faced magistrate Love. Leigh said he came from Dadford via White Star ship and had worked in a box factory. The magistrate remanded the case for possible government placement on a farm if suitable.
The mail steamer Aldenham from Yokohama to Sydney berthed at Circular Quay under Captain Lt. John George. Passengers witnessed Japanese torpedo boats and submarines in sea training, storms near Yokohama and Hongkong, and were impressed by the vessel's crew and resilience amid heavy weather and naval activity in Manila and Tokyo.
Local meeting on lifesaving and beach regulation discussed by Mr Siobhan SLA and MP Windy. Mr Wood presented positions on lifeguard oversight and surf safety measures for South Coast beaches amid mixed community input and ongoing planning in Lerillan district.
In a Padding Pool Court at Coogee the morning scene saw several persons cited for liquor and drink offenses during New Year celebrations. Inspector Randwick reported powers granted under new ordinances, with Richard Cair among those charged for illegal sales. The magistrate imposed fines totaling 16 pounds and 1s 64d across cases as orders were read.
At a recent Pho tographic Bociery of N.S.W. meeting Mr J S Stening demonstrated toning options and compared hypo, chromate, and ferricyanide treatments. He noted platinum offers rich sepia but warned against unstable agents such as uranium lead silver and vanadium while urging quality over novelty.
A business firm received a returned letter via the Dead Letter Office addressed to a customer who had died. The note bore the inscription Dead On the hall and reflected the ongoing postal handling of undeliverable mail to estates and recipients.
Vera Connors died at Royal North Shore Hospital after a brain concussion from an accident at a bar in her neighborhood. The previous day she was injured when a bar struck her nose, causing brain damage. doctors attempted revival, but she passed away Saturday.
A garbled OCR passage appears to describe unclear events and names. The fragment mentions locations, dates, and entities but lacks coherent context or identifiable actions. No definitive news item or outcome is extractable from the legible text.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Metra Paes and a coming event. The readable text hints at a meeting or gathering with names, but most details are unreadable. The item appears as a damaged notice or brief with unclear dates or participants.
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