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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1908
Page
3
Fragmented text describes produce such as potatoes and onions, with stray mentions of Sydney, markets, and various prices. The readable parts imply a busy grocery or produce section with multiple vendors and a long list of goods, but the overall content is garbled and difficult to reconstruct into a coherent narrative.
A garbled 19th century market notice lists produce offerings and prices. It mentions Prime yellow meals and various commodities, with entries for firms and locations such as Prescott LD andWaters Roun, noting estate names and dates, alongside references to buyers and sellers and a large regional network. The text is heavily corrupted but preserves names of firms, places, and general market activity.
Donated funds and upcoming entries headline racing news as Dation and Major Cimute Smith contribute £35 toward the prize for the Exchange Cup. W 1 Davia notifies owners of entries due Tuesday for events to be decided at Cas terdary Park on August 15. WP Moulder J.D. elected president of the Grange Jockey Club for the 38th year. The Associated Racing Clubs board in Kensington presided over by representatives from Kensington Ascot Rosebery and Victoria Park Racing Clubs. Hurris Dale Joker granted relief from the Distressed Jockeys Fund. Western Districts Racing Association set to meet in Orange on August 28. In rugby, E Hucker absence from a Great Britain tour provokes reaction in Sydney and Neighbouring cities.
Auckland delegates of the Trades Councils paused a resolution urging workers to vote for no licences. An advocate argued that if no licencing failed, they could pursue State control of the liquor trade without paying compensation.
Robert Green, 66, a laborer, fined eight pounds with six months jail for stealing towels valued at 17 shillings 4 pence from Jamey ard at Randwick on the 24th instant. He fled over a fence, was later found, and had spent about 26 pounds on drink in a week. Sub-respector Matthews urged a lenient penalty as thefts were common. the birds involved were plucked. It was Green's first offence. without leniency, he faced prison.
Thomas Woods, 45, of Ysborer, was charged at the Water Poises Court with unlawful entry to wear, found in the enclosed yard of the Belmore Hotel on Phillip Street July 2. Mrs. O'Reily testified her husband, the licensed caretaker, witnessed Woods with a wool hook wrestling the lodge door lock. Woods claimed recollection of touching the lock. He pleaded guilty and was sent to jail for three months hard labor.
Guests at the 58th annual NSW Commercial Travellers Association dinner at 118 Pitt Street included Mr. John Wallace president, with D.P. G. H. Reif, Commander Brownlow, MLA David Storey and Senator Ned Oakes among about 150 attendees. Talks praised the Commonwealth, warned of rifle shortages, and urged government support for tramways while noting 160 million tram passengers last year and an end to the strike.
Stamp duty collected last week in Sydney for probate and letters of administration totaled 210 910 5s. Trustees of the late David Scott Mitchell of Darlinghurst paid £517 148, for the valued Mitchell Library gift to the State. Net estate value for probate stood at £41 261.
The London Bank of Australie Limited creditor petition details Richard Pramcie Irving as official assignee appointed after an order. Petitions include Thomas Atkins versus Edwin Woodbury with withdrawal noted. Meetings closed, public examinations concluded for Expest Walters and Ernest Edwart Kelso, with meetings declared finished.
Kennel Club officers kept busy on Saturday night filing for the annual championship show. The event will include numerous special prizes and additional donated feet value. The letter will be added to the ordinary prize money.
A defendant in the Central Police Court admits guilt amid remarks about indecent language. The case notes a paid Sue ex and Susney remarks. Thames Clarks, a 3 miper, was killed by earth collapse at Worth Mine. A 52 year old named William Peterses faces embezzlement charges at Water Police Court and was remanded for eight cases.
Tenders accepted for public works at several schools and sites. Names include J A Halter Wil H Mowgany for Gordon. Joby W Law Auburn. William Warley Green Witch. D J Frazer Forbes. E P Frost and Company Bowral. H Bute Temone Telors. Kin and Holloway Annandale. Amounts range from 56 to 3500 pounds.
The column lists assorted shares and market items across Melbourne and Sydney, naming companies, brokers, and share numbers. It mentions Gold Gredging recoveries, Buckland River, Macquarie, Tin and Copper listings, and sales in Sydney with many firm names and prices threaded through.
Weather note from Commonwealth reveals unsettled patterns across New South Wales and Queensland with showers central and western regions, and a southward shift of winds. Rain totals listed for many towns. warnings of cloudy conditions spread along the coast, with cooler fronts and variable winds affecting daily plans.
A London inquest heard that Elia Weld Hughes died at 41 after attending the Derby, and her husband found her dead in bed. Dr Thyne cited Sporting Instincts and heart disease as factors hastened by leaving the infirmary. The jury returned a verdict of death from natural causes.
A Dublin porter dealer Robert Smith of Amock Alley was declared bankrupt in 1737 and died six years later. After an 11 year delay a great grand nephew sought administration as if in an intestate estate. The troubled estate showed Smith owed numerous creditors, with a complex claim of about £1200 noted in the bankruptcy court.
A garbled OCR item hints at Presa playing teree with tnd shénp in the Orange district. Beves setbore and the Parrematis patie are discussed alongside Srarr Wrtke and Petramatis, with ashlee from outlying stations referenced.
The document outlines eligibility for American sailors, including age and literacy requirements, and lists pay scales across crew ranks from Admiral to lower ratings. It details medical and chaplain positions, warrants, clerks, shipwrights, and various skilled trades with monthly salaries, reflecting a structured naval pay system.
The Special Court comprising Mr Justice Ollon, Mr Justice Htreey, and Mr Justice Sly today quashed the orders issued by the Special Court under the Liquor Amendment Act. The case, involving the South Australia Brewery Company Limited and the electorates of Broken Hill and Sturt, aimed to determine the number of hotels to support the local option vote. The court reduced hotel counts, ruling two hotels in Flasa A and one in elusy, and ordered a writ of certiorari directed at the Special Courts to halt further action.
Fragmented sales by auction note properties sold nearby Bathurst area. Mentions Fur Auction at the Courthouse Yates corner Michal and Campbell streets, with items like cash register and mirrors. Records a sale of Wallaway Plais’ lucerne field for £5400 and an eight acre cottage property for £550 in Welso. purchaser listed as A Calta.
A fragmentary letter appears to praise a device called the Baroscope, claiming cures for ear ringing and other ailments. The writer cheered the tool as a remarkable discovery and urged readers to apply to the VEAROSCOPE ANSTITUTE in New South Wales for full particulars, free of charge. The text resembles a 19th century promotional missive with many garbled phrases.
A nighttime skating event at the Minty Shaling Cub rink drew a crowd but failed to proceed as planned. Insufficient balance and crowd issues led to the cancellation after injuring staff and spectators, with officers and club officials citing safety and financial concerns.
The Ryde School of Arts held its annual meeting with members present and officers elected. A deputy delegation of about 100 was planned to visit Slaney to advocate for the government loan tied to the water scheme and other local measures.
The town mayor and Aldermen discuss funding Redfern Crocl enterprise and extending municipal debt limits to support electric light operations. Proposals to extend irrigation and build lines face scrutiny as audits question liability and council approval.
Workmen at a new site near Groresstr-et uprasite Iie Railway tam stefan are engaged in heavy labor to finish the power station. The project aims to be completed in time for the offices testiritins.
An old advertisement warns that neglecting backache risks dropsy gravel diabetes or Bright's Disease and urges Donn’s Buckache Kidney Pills as a fast acting remedy that targets the kidneys to stop the pain headaches and fatigue.
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