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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1908
Page
8
NSW prices rise for wheat and flour while butter and eggs move in different directions. River eggs and maize hold steady with improving river markets. potatoes and oats show steady to softer tones amid broad selling at Sydney auctions.
A Sydney goods shed market report notes a small attendance and anxious buyers. Prices fell across most commodities as traders faced uncertain demand this morning.
The City Coroner’s Court concluded the inquest into the June 26 blaze at Kerrins grocer’s shop in Burton Street. Witnesses estimated stock value between £250 and £500 and Kerrins listed liabilities around £320 with assets of £400 to £450. The coroner returned an open verdict.
William Daniel Marriott, 47, a shoemaker, faced Water Police Court with bigamy accusations. He allegedly married Catherine Harbot on December 6, 1885 in Wellington while still married to her, and later wed Ellen Tracey, now Ellen Marriott, in Sydney on December 16, 1905. He was committed for trial after denying the charges and bail was set at £50.
A Tamworth typhoid outbreak prompts Dr Willis to report on inspections. The Board of Health censures local authorities for persistent maladministration of the Public Health Act and calls for practical reform and strict enforcement.
Mesars Friend Brothers hired a diviner to test water on Bendemine properties. Rod readings marked locations for three wells with an estimated 60 feet maximum water depth at each station. few may reach four feet. If divining proves reliable, demand will grow in areas with failed tank wells.
Mrs W Honowe ll Balmain writes praising Dr Sheldon's New Discovery for coughs chest complaints and lung troubles. It is sold nationwide at 1 shilling and 3 pence. Also advertised are French cleaning by Rogers Brothers and Woods Peppermints for colds.
The piece discusses wool value changes in Australasia, noting the sector's 45 million pound export role and drought risks. It traces price trends from early 1907 to the U.S. financial storm, detailing declines by quality, with an overall disappointing season but cautious optimism for a recovery in sound wool types as land values rise and the market steadies.
A heated exchange occurred Tuesday between Mayor Carter and Alderman Clark over roadway works at North Sydney Council. Clark criticized the method. the Mayor denied the accusations and temporarily adjourned for five minutes before continuing with business.
The 55-year-old Chinese cabinetmaker Tommy Git of 10 Exeter Place collapsed Monday and died soon after at Sydney Hospital. Coroner's inquiry notes suggest phthisis as likely cause, but he was described as neglected and almost starved. Dr. Colvin reports the case.
The foundation stone of the Gilgandra Convent was laid on Sunday by the Bishop of Bathurst in the presence of over 200 people. Government Printer at Hobart issues copies of the five part Handbook of Tasmania printed on toned paper with views of the island’s beauty spots. One section covers health and pleasure resorts, another fishing, and the remaining sections detail the island’s primary industries.
MP J C Watson discusses Labor's defence plan with the Evening News. He notes two arbitration law proposals to favor unionists and to place more disputes under the Australian Arbitration Court. He argues compulsory defence training is essential, predicting years to build an efficient force and urging 18 proposals to front the program.
Cloudy to showers along the seaboard with a mix of frost and fog in inland areas. Coastal rain was recorded from Jervis Bay northwards, with many NSW locations logging varying amounts. Ballina and several towns reported morning rain. Frosts are impacting crops and stockmen warn prospects for spring are not encouraging. a few isolated showers occurred in parts of the tablelands and coast.
The training ship Sebraon flew half mast for Captain James A. Elmslie R N R who lies buried in England today. A veteran commander of the clipper Sebraen from 1867 to 1891 he sailed routes to Melbourne and Sydney and later retired to Bedford and the Isle of Wight England at age 81.
A letter from German New Guinea notes a tariff set to take effect July 15. It states a duty of 4s per bottle on whisky and brandy, plus an export duty of 10s per ton on copra and an export duty on all other island produce.
City Engineer Mr. Parker resigns after charges against officials. council approves £50 salary and £30 for expenses. Obituary notes James Tuxford, 74, once a prospector on Adams Lead Gold Field, died at Gulgong. Yass Catholic School Hall cost £1535 with £1531 158 8d raised. Mosman Council urged caution cutting street trees near overhead wires. Orme fines for garbage box placement with 6s costs. Victorian Govt plans 300000 illustrated postcards for incoming Fremantle mail steamer.
The well known Rev Henry Gain Ford of Adelaide writes that the Eurogeope has wrought a marvelous change in his hearing and cured the distressing ailments after only months of use. Readers are urged to call or write for full particulars and testimonials free of charge, addressed to The Euro Scope Ihalltule Pittet Dept 17 Sydney.
A. T. Pittar offers to save every tooth possible with painless fillings or crowns using the latest methods. If unsavable teeth must go, extractions are offered for 2/6 with a guaranteed painless procedure, locations on Oxford Street and Pitt Street with contact numbers.
North Sydney Council heard analyzes of vinegar milk and other articles. Most vinegar fell below standard strength while most samples were genuine with one case showing chemical evidence. Officials agreed to warn all vendors rather than pursue prosecutions against manufacturers.
A Tuesday night concert in the Congregational School Hall Watsons Bay raised funds for the Parish Home. Rev Carr Smith presented lantern views of Japan and introduced them as shown. Mrs Parry Mrs Ran Claud contributed solos and Mr Albert Jones with Mrs Parry sang a duet. The highlight was the dialogue Aunt Jemimas Will acted by Miss Mary Murray Miss L Murray Miss Mary Dent and Miss Maud Dent.
An illustrated feature in Town and Country Journal highlights how artesian bores and irrigation could densely populate western NSW towns. It notes a landowner producing 60 to 70 bushels of corn per acre on a paddock and 20 acres of sorghum yielding 300 tons of ensilage, signaling vast agricultural potential.DR. Sheldon’s New Discovery promotes a new remedy priced at 1/6 and 3/-.
Public notice reports the Sydney Municipal Council pursuing land resumption under the Sydney Corporation Acts 1905 1906 to widen Oxford Street and extend public ways in the City of Sydney. It records Governor approval May to June 1908 and deposits plans at the City Surveyor Town Hall Sydney and Chief Surveyor Lands Sydney.
Advertises broken jewellery remaking services and watch cleaning in Brisbane. Mentions J Mandelberg watchmaker at Castlereagh 1 and other traders offering watch cleaning, mainsprings, and repairs with price notes. Also promotes Alfred A Buckley clairvoyant, Old Colonist tobacco, and John Bull tobacco with quotes on quality and those hours.
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