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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
5
Act it Syd Aus orate to bed
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Scottish Fishermen to Immigrate to New South Wales
Plans move forward to bring a large group of Scottish fishermen to New South Wales with assisted passages approved by Mr. C. G. Wade of the NSW Fisheries Board. The first detachment will be about 100, with potential for a full fishing population to establish local trawling, possibly before the Commonwealth’s trawler yacht begins operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South
Farnell
N.8
W- Fisheries Board
G. Wade
Newuth Wales
Finger Marks on a Box at Pudding Police Court
At Pudding Police Court this morning George White and two aliases faced charges of breaking into Thomas Leonard's Randwick dwelling on June 20 and stealing jewellery and items valued around £10. Fingerprints matched White’s left middle and left ring fingers on a moved box found in Leonard’s home. White reserved his defense and was committed for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peofere Mir
Macfarlane
Pudding
George White
George Thomas
Wiliam Turns
William Fahey
Slater
Welling-House
Thomas Leonard
Park Avesor
Randwick
Leonard
Turbet
Childs Anid
On - Tox
White
Homebush Stock Sales Report Mixed Sheep and Cattle Trade
Homebush stock sale this afternoon saw 31 945 sheep drawn from Scon gnors with 28 822 penned. Strong demand for prime merino wethers and ewes, crossbreds brisk but limited, lamb quality fair, cattle yarded 1465 with prime cattle and abundant cows. Prime bullocks and steers traded near last rates as buyers showed brisk activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scongnors
Narrabri
Warker
Accident at the Quay injures Alexandrian laborer
Charles Thomson aged 53, a wharf laborer of 137 Henderson Road Alexandria, suffered a fracture of the right thigh and left ankle when hides shift at Norddeutscher Lloyd’s Seydlitz at Circular Quay. He was taken to Sydney Hospital by the Australian Ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Thomson
Henderson Road
Alexandria
Aith
Norddeutscher Lloyd's
Seydlitz
Rcular Quay
Dpen Thomson
Sydney Hospital
Ausalian Ambulance
Slackness prompts withdrawal of ships from Japan Sydney route
The Ching Navigation Company plans to withdraw the steamers Chingtu and Tsinan from its Japan Sydney service due to slack trade. The Taiyuan and Changsha, equipped with refrigerating plants, will be redeployed on the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chingtu
Ching Navigation Company
Ine
Taiyuan
Changsha
Boy Killed at Paddington in Street Accident
Ten year old Vivian Jupiter Mary resided with his parents at 20 Underwood Street Paddington. He was struck by a cart on Oxford Street near Regent Street while crossing to run a message for his mother. He died later at St Vincent's Hospital from concussion of the brain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Jupiter Mary
Underwoodtreet
Paddington
Bt. Vincent's Hospital
Uford Street
Oxford-street
Regent-street
Gordon Bowe
Geo. Endicott
Owell
St. Vincent's Heatel
Faulkner
Robbery at Royal Hotel in City Overnight
Police report a robbery at the Royal Hotel on George Street City during the morning hours. An inmate’s watch, gold Albert chain, a purse containing £108, and several slices of earrings were stolen from a bedroom while the occupant Mr Robert Tomas briefly left his room. The loss valued between £1 and £1 08.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roral Hotel
Georgereet
City
Robert Tomas
Calls for Amending Miners Accident Relief Fund Bill
A deputation from Newcastle and Maitland Miners' Accident Relief Fund committees urged early introduction of amendments to the Act. They seek extending benefits to checkmen and contract workers, a ministerial chair, higher minimum allowances, and clearer definitions of terms and administration costs. Local M.L.A.s and officials heard the case. minister pledged consideration and possible action in the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. W. Bower
Newcastle
M.A.R. Fund
Charlton
Edden
Wood
North Sydney youth cleared in footway loitering case
At North Sydney Pollen Court a youth charged with obstructing the footway was dismissed after the magistrate ruled that under the Ordinances it is only an offence after a constable requests removal. The case cited traffic nuisance concerns and lack of a preliminary notice to clear out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Sydney
Barnett
Albert Edward Hunter
Willoughby Road
Hunter
Weather Summary With Rains Across NSW Districts
Cloudy unsettled conditions prevail with scattered showers mainly in southern and central NSW districts. Reports show rainfall across many towns including Bathurst, Bega, Goulburn, and Orange with several sites recording multiple points. Inquiries note ongoing rain in Sydney and coastal areas, while towns like Queanbeyan and Temora report beneficial June rains aiding crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Weather Bureau
New South Wales
Adelong
Albury
Araluen
Barmedman
Bathurst
Bega
Blackheath
Bodalla
Boggabilla
Booligal
Braidwood
Bowral
Cape Hawke
Carcoar
Carrathool
Cassilis
Condo
Wentworth
Whitton
Windsor
Wollongong
Yass
Yetman
Young
Brel@woon
Bungendore
Cobar
Green Cape
Kiama
Lismore
Angarie
Wyalong
Lithgow
Queanbeyan
Temora
Oman
Prosecutions arise over oyster theft at Folly Point
The New South Wales Fisheries Board has authorised prosecutions against individuals for taking oysters from Folly Point in Middle Harbor. The action signals strict enforcement of oyster bed regulations and aims to curb illegal harvesting in that area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales Fisheries’ Board
Folly Point
Middle Harbor
Merino Rams and Ewes Sold at Deniliquin Wool Warehouse Sale
Messrs Hill Clark and Company with Powers Rutherford and Company conclude a wholesale sale of merinorams and ewes at Harrison Jones and Devlin’s wool warehouse Macquarie Place. Numerous consignors from Millear Wanganelin Brad Park Kater families Hil Butterbone Mack Sangar Wangamong Corunna Crowbalgia Kelso and others provided rabbits of rams and stock rams with totals and averages ranging from £3 14s 10d to £7 17s 1d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Hill, Clark
Thomas Millear
Deniliquin
Brad Park
Rami
Iigs
Oags
Kater
Mookarg
W. B. Sangar
Wangamong
Jerilderie
Willige
Charles J. Sanger
South Wangamong
Corunna
Ign
Isles
Martin Prothers
Crowbalgia
Forbes
Ige
Igs
Norman J. Holmes
Yarras
Kelso
Horrigan Brothers
Wemabung
Warren
H. L. Austin
Murgha
Deni- Ugquin
Ies
Stee
Allen Brothers
Eualdine
Grenfell
Jesrach
Total
Merino and Shropshire Livestock Sale At Dalgety Store
At Dalgety's Store Miller's Point buyers attend the sale opening as Messrs Weaver Perry Dalgety Company and J M Peck and Sons Melbourne submit pedigreed Shropshire rams and ewes. Merino lots bring strong prices led by Falkiner & Sons four rams at £1228 10s total, average £307 5s 6d, first ram 40 6 bought by F T Payne. Details cover multiple accounts with totals and averages for numerous flocks across Victoria and Tasmania, including Willandra Station Boolgal and Namht W S W, and many Tasmanian properties. Total ram counts, numbers, and averages appear across the Merino and Shropshire sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalgety
Miller's Point
Messrs. Weaver and Perry and Dalgety A? Company, Limited
Messrs
J. M. Peck and Sons
Melbourne
Mesers, Falkiner and Sons
F. T. Payne
Merinos
F. & Fulchner and
Bons, Limited
Foenoke
Conargo
Carson
Lies
Bore
Rodney Downs
Gibb
Zara
Wanganella
M'Donald Brothers
Westmacott
Bethungra Park
Imabo
Lige
Thomas Edole and Company, Limited
Forbes
Ies
Oaercunt
E. W
Walter Hawker
Namht
W.S.W
Mes
Tes
Lifes
Ieee
Wes
Dee
Tk Brothers
Hunter White
Harilah
Sigs
Dees
W. M
W. &. Lester
Woodbanks
Paden
Tas
Henry Foster
Campbelltown
J. C. Gregs
Rockville
Tark Pisina
Siege
Brain Brothers
Richmond
Monk Tams
David G. Hildyard
Carlton
Io Flock
R. CG
Kermode
Ross
Mga
A. F. Norman
Eastwood
Tea Tree
T. Long
Torwood
Taa
F. Roblin
Dysart Park
H. E. RE. Oldmeadom
Woolburr
Bogm
Sige
George Please
Braeside
Bridgewater
E. Marshall
Sorell
Taz
Am.l.c
F. Company
John Lockwood
Outlands
Tsa
Seares
Moore and Shuttleworth
Quaker’s Hill
N.S. W
Glen
Wee
Clifton Estate
Young
Shropshire
A. E. Mansell
Mount Vernon
J. Burbury
Park Farm
Jericho
M. Williams
Iun
Handroyd
York Plains
Bes
G. E. Fremme
Igee
H. B. R. Oldmeadow
Lewin Park
Tus
Illawarra Sewerage Scheme Backed By Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee moved by Mr Dacey M L A and seconded by Mr Hurley M L C unanimously carried a resolution favoring the gravitation sewage scheme for Illawarra Western Southern and Botany districts. The plan, prepared by the Department of Public Works and cited in the Matthews Binnie joint report, limits total cost to 400 pounds. The report notes high water spring tides and references Sir William Matthews and Sir Alexander Binnie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Works Committee
Dacey
M.L.A
Hurley
M.L.C
Haring
Illawarra
Botany
Department of Public Works
SirWm. Matthews
Institution of Civil Engineers
Alexander Binnie
Footballer John Conlon Dies After Self Inflicted Wound
In an afternoon inquest City Coroner recorded a verdict of death by own action for John Bede Conlon 22 ex worker and footballer who died at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital from a throat wound caused by a razor. He had shown mental strain and admitted amoking amock. Continuous events traced from a Cleveland street barber shop to Manganlane before admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bede Conlon
Catherine-street
Forest Lodge
Conlon
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Brookes
Prince Alfred Hospital
James W. Smith
Cleveland Street
Derlington
Smith
Sydney M'Intosh
Manganlane
John
M'Intosh
M‘intosh
Constable Mooney
Brisbane Labor Convention Faces Defence Taxation Rift
Brisbane reports that the Labor Convention is divided on defence policy with a move to revert to funding military and naval defence through general taxation. Wrangling is expected to continue, while the draft for an Australian Political Labor executive was discussed and adjourned to the next conference. A motion on political alliances urged the party to avoid any alliance or promises of immunity from opposition. The Federal pledge to uphold caucus decisions was reaffirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Burglars Busy in Kiama This Week
Burglars broke into Mrs. M Kenzie’s Kiama home and took ten pounds along with items left behind. A new overcoat vanished from Mr. W Kendall’s hall and items were stolen from Mrs. Bailey’s residence. No trace of the missing goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiama
A Record With the Rifle at Bathurst Match
Bathurst Civilian Rifle Club members from the Wednesday and Saturday squads competed at 500 and 600 yards with the 600-yard side winning by 10 points. Arthur Cutler led with 69 of 70, 35 at 500 and 34 at 600 yards, while Arthur Byatt scored 68, 34 at each distance. The teams totaled 638 and 628, and the ten best scores reached 668, a potential club record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bathurst
Arthur Cutler
Arthur Byatt
Unknown Man's Death Near Hospital Camp
An unknown elderly man was reported missing from a camp near the hospital on Tuesday. Police and a tracker found his body with the throat cut, a pocket knife and purse previously near him. About £10 in money was found on the body.
Late Shipping Arrivals and Passenger List Items
July 2 arrivals include Wollowra of 2817 tons under Captain Brissenden from Brisbane, and Barrier of 208 tons under Captain Laing from Cleveland Bay. Beveries 45 tons under Captain Mathie from New Castle. The Africa’s passenger list mentions Dees pet Comey a Smad. Government plans to allocate £1000 on next year’s Estimates for erecting a poles station at Bouts Lieea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wollowra
Brissenden
Brisbane
Yuill and Company
Agenia
Barrier
Toma
Laing
Cleveland Bay
G. &. Yuill and Company
Beveries
Mathie
Newcaste
Howard Smith Company
Eaxt
Bouts Lieea
NSW Rugby Union to welcome British footballers at Sydney Town Hall
The New South Wales Rugby Union will host a welcoming gathering for British footballers at Sydney Town Hall on July 31 at 7 p.m. The event also serves as a send off to the Australian team for Britain. Distinguished patrons include the Governor-General the State Governor the Admiral the State Premier the Lord Mayor and the State Ministry. Sir Francis Suttor and Premier’s colleagues have promised to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales Rugby Union
Sydney Town Hall
At & P.m
Great Britain
Francis Suttor
Team for the Old Country Names in NSW Rugby Union selection
Consultation on the overseas trip squad includes M Cabe Mur nin and Dr Moran with others from South Sydney Eastern Suburbs Glebe and Newcastle clubs. The council will investigate each player thoroughly as names like Wood Hickey Middleton Griffin Barnett Russell M Cur and others from Newtown Bathurst Sydney Armidale Queensland are reported among the best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales Rugby Union
Gelectora
M'Cabe
South Sydney
Murnin
Eastern Suburbs
Dr. Moran
Newcastle
Counsil
Union Row
Goddard
Matthews
New Zealand
Himeelf
Wood
Hickey
Middleton
Griffin
Glebe
M’cur
Barnett
Russell
Newtown
P. Burge
M‘cabe
E. M'Iintyre
Bathurst
Mandible
Sydney
Dix
Trackwork at Flemington and Caulfield in unsettled Melbourne weather
Morning track work at Flemington and Caulfield featured Kuala Lumpur and Akim Yoo among others. Last Mistake won a mile drill ahead of Northcote and Comus while Sinters and Pendover posted strong splits. Final Grand National Steeple prep noted with grass track good after rain, and multiple horses ran extended distances with steady times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Flemington
Kuala Lumpur
E. Carter
Akim Yoo
Sea Geam
Dabova
C. Barden
Northcote
Comus
Wolseley
Caulfield
Swimmer
Sherman
Pendover
Confederate
Albouth
Sir Phillip
Wollara
Dora Grey
Lady Quiz
Loreley Sold to Caulfield Buyer Amid Randwick Yard Work
The Sir Tristram filly Loreley from T Lamond's stable has been sold to Mr Vaughan of Caulfield. Randwick course remains available to trainers for yearling sport until 2 pm tomorrow. Fastwork is restricted between five and six furlons to protect the course. Tesla and Claydon Common were scratched from Warwick Farm. Lady Roma attracted a 65gn offer at Inglis and Company bazaar but was refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claydon Common
Warwick
Mesers
Inglis and Company
Lady Roma
Himalaya at Fremantle in rough timing and repairs
Fremantle report notes the Himalaya arrived almost 12 hours late from London after a rough passage and a four day delay caused by a fractured main steampipe at Port Said. Repairs were mishandled, but divers found the rudder post damage under the water not serious. further checks were planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremantle
London
Port Said
Colombo
Falmouth
Bua
Sydney
Wilson
de Renwick
Bartlett
Bankruptcy Court Sequestration for Thomason at Cobar
Thomason of Cobar, a contractor, enters voluntary sequestration with official assigns Mr F. Wa Lloyd overseeing. The move affects creditors and assets under the court's jurisdiction. Proceedings list the formal action and designate trustees to manage estate and claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomason of
Cobar
F. Wa Lloyd
Shares Glide Amid Barriers in London Market Report
London closing saw Excited Barrier market activity with private cables reporting copper at 57 pounds and 2s 6d rise, tin at 127 pounds 1s 6d up 21 shillings, and various listed London bids. Sydney and Adelaide wires note copper gains, strong lead signals in Europe, and mixed tin and zinc quotes as trade threads through Melbourne and Cairns updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British
Broken Hill Proprietary
Broken Hill South
Zinc Corporation
South Blocks
North Broken Hill
Chaffer
Fingall
Kalgorli
Ralnault
Boulder
Golden Horseshoe
Sydney
Europe
Adelaide
Towers
Charters Towers
Bonnie Dundee
O.K
North
Broken Hill
Mitta
South
Junction North
Melbourne
Perkins
Cairns
Queensland
London Register
Daily Telegraph
Wallaroo
Moonta
British Fold
Ditto
At & Weeks
Australian Mutual Fire
Chillago
Con
Mount Molloy
Clark
B.W. and
Victory
Broken Hill South Fran
New Brilliant Freehold
North Columbia
Mille United
Mercantile Mutual Insurance
Hillgrove
O.K. Copper
Queen Bee
Commercial Bank of Sydney
Colonial Sular Refining
Bank of New South Wales
Castlemaine and Wood
Brawery
East Greta
Tooth and Company
East Oriental
Hampden
Reform Tin
New Loch Fyne
Wheat Elevator Debate in South Australia Commission
The South Australian Wheat Standard Commission heard further evidence on elevators. NSW Farmers and Settlers Association said shipments lacked follow up due to no real elevator, only a temporary government one. Rail authorities estimate £1,000,000 to install nationwide with Darling Harbor first, association has 600 members, adjournment set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Australian Commission On the Wheat Standard
T. S. Campbell
N.S.W. Farmers and Settlers’ Association
New Sout Wales
Darling Harbor
English Wheat Easier in Adelaide Report Signals Quiet Market
The South Australian Government received a cable from London noting Mark Lane quiet and easier with no quotations. Liverpool quotes 36s 6d for quarter cargoes afloat and wheat market in Liverpool remains quiet. Moree Municipal Council seeks electricitylighting cost estimates for town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
London
Mark Lane
Liverpool
Moree
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Hill, Clark, and Company
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Shropshires
Andrew BE
Mansell
Dige
Averase
T. W. Jenkins
Premaynens
Tasman’s Peninsula
Iyge
Geo. Elmonds
Stoner
Tasamania
Illawarra Sewerage
Narrabri A
Brisbane Labor Convention
Mere. Dees
A. Smad
V.R.C. Acceptances
Trist
Saae
Napier
Ilu Novik
Tarpon
Ally Sloper
Eucumberrell
Boisdale
Bankruptcy Court
Farmer & Company, Limited
STOTT @ HOARE
Business College
Ths
Moore Street
Gear
Jecinn
Cales
Cumberland
Great Boulder
Mararoa
Thursty
Melbourne Trust
Kauri
Silvertons
Tasman Crown
Lyell
Brisels Ge
Mons Mex
Berry Extended
Diamond Cock
South Germans
Barrambie
Black Range
Ihe
Elder
Julia Elder
William and
Florence Elder
Tewart
Frances Stewart
Darling-street
Balmain
Waverley Cemetery
Redfern
Petersham
Atest Discovery
Sydney Arcade
Incandescent Coy
Sydney Code
Ceorge St
Warea
Wm Gilliver
Efenbingtor
Fridat
Denison V. Mudgee
Enderson
Gueen
Avia
Wethers Handy
Q. Border
Argeit, O Bacon and CO
Qwanted
Strone Boy
New Zealand University
Metropolis
P.m
Cricket Ground
W. J. Howe
M.b.mas
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