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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1908
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes hint at a local event or notice with unclear date and names. readable fragments mention a fold, some time in May, and a possible person or organization but details are vague and unverified.
A garbled OCR passage provides unreadable text fragments about various names and places, with no coherent event or subject. Distinct entities are indiscernible, rendering a concise summary challenging.
The report outlines shifted wheat pricing in Sydney due to 90 inferior grain grades and a push by buyers to source prime milling wheat. It notes chickwheat scarcity driving freight to Susy railway, with prices for high quality milling grain rising and culling of lower grades. Prices for potatoes, maize, and other grains are listed, with auction houses like Prescott and Dent and Peery active in Redfern daily.
An irregular report notes large arrivals of produce at the Ardem market with morning prices generally lower. Several lots shifted at varied rates as older stock and weak demand influenced values, while several commodities moved slowly and trades cooled compared with prior weeks.
Death this morning ends the public service career of Nicholas Hawken M L C a former Alderman and Mayor of Darling ton and longtime Newtown representative. He resided at The Gables Pit t rowt Darlington and will be buried after the funeral on Tuesday.
At Paddington Police Court Robert McBride pleaded guilty to driving a spring cart at furious pace along Pondi road in a tramway road race endangering bystanders. He avoided severe punishment but was fined 10 pounds and 3 pounds costs after apologizing and paying damages to the Gas Company.
An application to vary an order under section 148 directing payment of 7 a month was heard by the Acting Registrar in Bankruptcy. William Weary Mall requested reduction due to salary cuts from 435 to 260. The order was amended to 6 a month until December, 4 a month for January and thereafter 4 a month until further order.
A fragmented report on a Sydney market sale lists merino and Lincoln sheep from Tasmanian studs, with total headcount 178 and average prices around 7 pounds per head. It notes varied consignments from New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency and other firms, detailing multiple lots and averages across breeds and regions.
A report from Fiji aboard the RMS Cambrian describes a Sydney arrival noting the Governor of New Hebrides transferring from Suva to Vila for conferences with British Resident Commissioner King and the new French Commissioner. The party then visited New Caledonia and Santo, praising joint Anglo French administration progress and police efforts, with Enthusiastic missionary reception and Cooperations planned for future. The Cambrian then returned to Suva on July 4 after a productive island tour including Vila Santo and Norfolk Island.
News from Apia and Fui details a schooner wreck off Leruka and a missing Sakuaa after leaving Apia on June 24. Reports warn of lava threats to Matautu and Fag. German officials consider evacuations. Two men arrested for a confidence trick tell a convincing story aboard Totus mi Sara.
The record notes a withdrawal of a petition in a bankruptcy matter, settlement reached between parties, and entries including a sequestration order and appointment of a official assignee. Also listed are references to a murder victim’s widow pension, a subdividing plan, and various unrelated legal notices with several names and locations.
Tenders were opened for public works including renovations at Sydney Technical College and road and bridge projects. Notable bidders include Jobe Mvoneid, C Hicks, and O'Neill and Lonsdale. total sums range to several thousand pounds with works across Bulll Petersham Mittagong and Warreg. The Postmaster General announced awards for a metal switchboard project in Newcastle and ledger items for timber, wires, and poles along with drain and culvert construction in multiple districts.
Crowds gathered at Kensington Racecourse while sub inspector Disthews halted betting. Plain clothes officers interrupted, a wager occurred despite no tickets. Henry Easter 20 admitted betting near Barker Street Randwick and pleaded guilty at Paddington Police Court. The court noted Parliament's aim to curb such activity and fined Easter £50. Stamp duty on probate and letters of administration last week totaled £145.
A local notice quotes clergy members endorsing a purported natural ear treatment. Rev Henry Quinford cites relief for deafness while Rev Charles Hopling praises the method’s success after other options fail. The Euroscope Institute in Sydney offers details by mail, with free information.
A party of Sobran boys and an aunt arrived in Cooma to begin a tour. The Mayor Alderman J A Perkins welcomed them at the rail station and thanked organizers including Sir HP Williams. The band played, a procession formed, and the group stayed at Mowyeay's Hotel while planning two matches with Cooma Waratane and a local club. The visit continues into May with further entertainments expected.
In an odd case at the Kings Head Hotel Park Street a man named Gusby Viste Williams was charged after attempting to buy beer with a bag full of something hidden as a weighty item. The bag proved to contain Rot water and the suspect faced Water Police Court later that afternoon and received light labor.
An advertisement extols painless methods offered by a local provider promising teeth whitening and tooth care. It asserts absolute stain resistance and mentions a Paitietie Fees structure, a contact in Pitt Street area, and service shares with a listed telephone contact. The legibility is limited and many words are garbled.
Anb Burks, 21, charged with firing a bicycle throw and endangering the public. He rode his machine at about 15 miles per hour, later dropping to 10 to 11 miles. A man and woman were knocked over, injuring the man’s arm. Burks received three weeks hard labor plus fines and costs. In Penrith, George B. was charged with damage to three cages and ordered to pay keeper’s toll and court costs.
Laurence C Crakanthorp faced North Britney Police Court for riding on a footpath in Bardwell Street Moomian on June 29 a technical offence with the footpath undamaged. A fine of 7s 6d plus costs was imposed. Two other riders were fined the same amount for tram regulations breach. A football collision at Kennington Inn caused a light concussion. Rev F Binns urged non denominational schooling solutions.
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