Wig Ad Fears Inequality in Nest Trade
A fragmented ad fragment mentions a wig trade and concerns over fair treatment. It lists local shop names and prices but lacks clear context or dates to confirm a specific event.
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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 14, 1908
Page
3
A fragmented ad fragment mentions a wig trade and concerns over fair treatment. It lists local shop names and prices but lacks clear context or dates to confirm a specific event.
Regional wheat prices and flour parcels shift for Ottery mills and suburban bakers as import costs, landing charges, and grain quality drive higher costs. Trade patterns show fluctuating supply from Australia and Europe with several buyers awaiting retails and seasonal demand.
The report outlines various offerings and pricing signals at Sydney produce markets, noting shipments, carriers, and buyers. It mentions multiple firms and individuals connected to trade activity, with references to tonnage, prices per ton, and market timing amid high supplier interest.
The Industrial Court case on the Lithgow iron workers request for a Wagon Board was adjourned after the first edition. Judge Haydon noted discussions and proposed ministerial appointment of a Board with equal numbers from both sides and a chair. Names from workers and employers were listed. election of assessors postponed pending confirmation.
Minutes from a town council debate on Sunday concerts at Town Hall recounts petitions and tests of opinion. Aldermen push for sacred concert use only and clash over letting the hall for secular performances during church hours, with a 7 to 4 vote in favor of the committee recommendation.
Reports suggest several railway mishaps on the Zig Zag near Lithgow over recent days. An incident on a curve at Top Points caused buffer-lock risks and prompted drivers to proceed with extreme caution. A midline accident involving a push-up engine led to a broken coupling and water loss, but no derailments or serious injuries occurred.
The young New Zealand contralto Miss Irene Ainsley, who left Maoriland four years ago at age 10 to study in London, gave a private recital in Paling’s Music Baton on Monday afternoon. Notables present included Mrs Thomas Hughes, Mrs Tooter, and Joseph Deakin, among others, with praise for her Bechstein Hall program and Tosti aria Dope. The Auckland audience awaits further performances as her career gains momentum.
A deputation from the Dental Association of New South Wales met the Minister for Public Instruction to press for paid dental inspectors in state schools. They cited England and other countries and noted poor child teeth in cities, asking government support or hospital facilities to extend inspections nationwide. Some opposition warned of cost and questioned feasibility within current estimates.
A Sydney expert describes a new process by the New South Wales Wool Proptery Company to treat timber to resist decay and insects. The system, tested at Barry’s Bay and other sites, coats timber to deter fungi and borers, aiming to extend life for cables, tramways, and ships. Government bodies in New South Wales and Sydney plan to study and possibly adopt the method for public works.
Louie Choy a Chinese cabinet-maker was assaulted by four Celestials Ah Vin Kle Sow Ai Jung and You Tea after a row over a gambling game at a Waterloo house. Louie Choy and Ah Jung were taken to Sydney Hospital with head wounds. The four men faced the Denial Police Court charged with assault.
Tuesday meeting at Tamworth hospital reviewed the inquiry by Government medical officer Dr Willis into a typhoid outbreak. The report assigns two conclusions: sanitary conditions fall short of standards and supervision of infection control has been insufficient in recent times.
Chief Commissioner for Railways pushes sobriety enforcement across the western district causing discontent among workers. Detectives have visited remote western regions, unions argue spies hurt morale. Reports mention a Silver Name badge at one center and a dismissed employee in another. Constable Philpott seeks owner for four possibly stolen fowls. After 86 woodcutters’ strike at Bulgoorlie, mining firms face ore mill shutdowns and a direct loan of £107,100.
An OCR fragment shows a quirky medical ad pastiche touting Dr Savldon and Dr Rheldon with mock cures for chest and lung troubles. It references a “Best piece” for customers and unusual pricing, ending with railway and Latin references.
At the quarterly meeting of the Friendly Societies Association of New South Wales a deputation urged delaying action on recommendations from the quinquennial report for 1904 until the 1900 investigation. The Registrar replied, denying the request, and a resolution was passed to print and distribute copies to affiliated societies. A further motion urged amending rules to reduce nickel pay for members under 20, and was adopted.
Winchcombe Carton and Company report that London July sales open Tuesday with expectations of an advance of 2 to 10 percent. Anticipated parity with Sydney may tighten as Antwerp and May values rise. Australian wool shows a strong Sydney market stance, with auctions scheduled and demand keen for merino and crossbred wools.
A reader contest titled Locality Competition in the Town and Country Journal has generated lively interest among readers. A photograph of a well known spot was published and a prize of two shillings was offered for the correct identification.
Leyelba officials and Railway Commissioners discussed tram crowding this morning. The mayor warned that continued overloading risks and urged extending carriages and lines. Mechanical failures and war-time shortages hinder repair. authorities planned broader tramway reform and anticipated further talks next week.
An unresolved dispute at Balmain Colliery led to a manager and workers strike. A reform meeting is scheduled for Thursday under the same terms as prior agreements, with managers conceding to a wrench point that caused the Ampute while other miners remained on strike and then returned to work.
In the district of Hay the Pastures Protection Board declares foxes a pest under the Pastures Protection Act. Owners or occupiers must destroy foxes by poisoning, trapping, shooting, suffocation, or other legal means by the specified date as per the Government Gazette. CG. Stewart, Chairman.
Authorities appoint Dr Logan Jack and Mr J W Armstrong to examine the Burraga copper lode. They will assess ore quantity, prospects, tram routes, mining methods, and cost reductions. Local residents await findings on mine life and best working system as nearby operations push ahead.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions cough remedy and unusual phrases. Contents are damaged and names or dates are not recoverable. The readable parts suggest a medicinal claim and a praise like “Grews” and “Peppermion,” but no verifiable persons or places are present.
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