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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1908
Page
3
A lengthy market report describes wheat and maize trends in Australia and New South Wales. Export prospects face higher freight costs and margins, with some holders withdrawing from selling as prices vary. Manitoba wheat and Tasmanian potatoes are noted, alongside weather effects and rising prices for bread wheat.
In a noisy auction the Sydney Produce Sales offered many lots with varied quality. Prime cuts of meat and packed produce drew buyers, while inferior lots sold lower. several lots traded at modest declines year over year. A large crowd attended as larger lots and mid quality items moved, with prices recorded in shillings and pounds.
An old colonist, Mr Henry de Boos of Leamington Leichhardt, died Sunday morning at about 1 6 years? He was brother of the late Mr Charles de Boos a familiar Sydney figure and public warden He was born in England and spent early life in France and the Americas He and his brother Charles came to Australia and eventually settled in Sydney He served as warden's clerk and CPS at Gulgong and later held clerical posts in Newcastle He retired from public service some 182 He was active in Freemasonry at Abbotsford Lodge Mudgee About 43 years ago he married Miss Singleton of Singleton NSW He leaves a widow three sons and six daughters
Satisfactory progress reported at the Lithgow works a thriving industrial centre with a new brickmaking plant now in full operation. Winding shaft work shifts and coke loading operations improve line flow while coke ovens are prepared for increased output and more workers are expected as tonnage rates and shale tunnel terms are finalized.
Delegates from coastal societies debated abolishing the stock tax. The union favored abolition, arguing the tax is unnecessary and funds salaries rather than local services. Aldermen and councils administering the tax were criticized for ineffective use of revenue.
In Narrabri New South Wales the district faces a worsening drought with scarce rain in months, falling stock feed and worsening water supply. Farmers struggle as stock numbers decline, agistment demand rises, and pastures fail, leaving settlers dependent on dwindling fodder and uncertain conditions.
Fragmented OCR shows a report on probate, letters of administration, and a meeting of the Vernon Park Trust. It mentions Joe Zalpman leading a performance, a band leaving Vancouver amid cold conditions, and elections for the chair, treasurer, and a board member.
Henry Bach faced charges for inducing Eric Jokson Jenusen and Charles Lindgest to join their vessel the Solway before leaving for Newcastle. Witnesses described Bach coordinating meals, lodging, and transportation while promising payment for securing sailors, with Lindgest and Jennsen signing on and later failing to produce proper papers. The magistrate found Bach guilty and imposed fines totaling £40 in four months.
A Sunday meeting at Queen's Hall chaired by Mr Ping Nam discussed forming a tary for China at modern Lines. Delegates including Mr Lio Juo Chan and Mr Choy Hing urged peace and self reliance, seeking proper recognition of China’s defence powers and financial support for collegiate and naval development. Donations pledged totaled about £1200 with major gifts from Chon a pany and Kwone War Chong and Company among others.
The New South Wales Parliament will open at noon tomorrow with a naval ceremony. The Governor’s speech has been under cabinet consideration and will be finalized today. The occasion includes the Address in Reply and discussion of key bills on land rights, attendance, agricultural department, and closer settlement.
An article promotes a mysterious Pure Neural Cure offered by the Euroscope Institute in Sydney Australia. It claims a simple treatment can heal complex diseases without surgery or electricity, urging readers to contact for full details free of charge.
Colonel Kyrie commands at Goulburn to raise rifle drill and musketry training. The regiment reports 300 men in the musketry course with 121 marksmen and 4 OFWC-Claam shots, while overall merit improves by seven points. Corporal Thuman leads the Cooma troop. Lieutenant Chisholm and Corporal Duncan noted for high scores.
A. T. Pittar's Dentistry advertises painless tooth treatments with fillings and crowns, promising low prices and guaranteed results. The notice claims expert extraction for collapsing teeth and emphasizes no loss of gold teeth, locating at 16 William Street near Oxford Street.
Mr RAWarden named new chairman of the Government Ashes Bank Commissioners after Mr Mintosh retires. He has over 20 years service and travels across New South Wales with deep knowledge of the banking and land valuing sectors. Mr Worden will assume duties late this month as the chair’s salary is set at £190 8s per year.
London report cites Lt Gen Blume estimating Germany could mobilize 1,750,000 soldiers for a future war. The analysis warns of immense financial losses and widespread casualties across Europe, with potential broader clashes drawing in Japan and other powers.
Tuesday mails depart Sydney GPO with routes to Hobart United Kingdom Continent Burgpe India Mauritius via land to Adelaide and Fremantle. Additional passages include Moldavia West Australia Macassar Singapore and Batavia per various steamers with times ranging from 1 acm to 8 pm and connections through Adelaide Fremantle Melboune.
London wool sales show firmer prices on Saturday with some declines noted. The record lists include buyers and consignors such as Mowe Kerar Burg PNM Bucdalest Elms Momaloux Enlale and others with varying bids and percentages. Total bales cataloged reach 47 483 with 4 022 sold to date.
The Ty Cora-Antwiln unit held its annual dinner with Captain H.C Muu nium presiding and Lt Col G K Kirkland delivering toasts. The gathering honored the company’s progress, awarded life club prizes, and featured a musical programme by officers and privates as around 50 members and regimental reps attended.
A bustling scene at Central Pullve Court this morning featured a local footballer who performed on the public streets, drawing surprise and annoyance from the crowd. He faced a fine while a sergeant praised his agility, noting the public welfare and the upcoming football season across Australia may be affected.
Florence Werden furnishes a deftly crafted chapter in her new serial Pie Mapreambe's Marriage. The piece teases domestic intrigues set in Well Suutaland, promising vivid vanity and popular storytelling with strong character work.
A Monday meeting led by Mayor L Malone discussed closer settlement near Narrabri. Officials sought information from pioneers and farmers on a proposed 1000 pound yearly profit potential from portions of the area and a plan to survey new land soon.
The Anglican Church announces priest transfers and new assignments across regions including Port Adelaide, Kapunda, Rose Park, Glen Osmond, Port Amputta, Newport, and Marrickville. Inductions and exchanges involve Rev. Williams, Rev. Limiband, Rev. Walker, and others, with new chapels to be dedicated and a mission service planned after a fire incident.
Bathurst reports show high value alluvial lands along the Macquarie River changing hands at about £30 per acre near Keton and Bathurst with frontage to Vale Creek. Mr H Warkrick secured £100 worth lucerne on one acre while the Inch was continually watered yielding ten crops last year. Cattle fed entirely from the acreage.
Reports from Culgash and surroundings describe a baffling sheep disease causing abortions and lamb deaths. The few survivors show different symptoms, with pasture and mountain air suggested as possible cures. experts note the illness is mysterious and linked to grazing conditions. The article also cites local incidents including a death at Lithgow and various administrative notices on shows, bounties, and government works projects.
A garbled note from a local column mentions Dr Shaldow and a claimed new cure. Details are fragmentary but imply a medical remedy or treatment promoted as a Great Perpereust Cure with a focus on teas or tonics. No clear dates, places, or names beyond the referenced individuals.
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