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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1908
Page
6
Melbourne ships face pilotage charges while Victoria pushes registration rules that exempt foreign masters not registered locally. Burns Philp and Co appeal to Sydney and NSW, arguing the policy harms trade and may drive business to Victoria or federal reform to equalize pilotage, registration, and exemptions nationwide.
An Operative Bakers Award was discussed at the Trades Hall on Saturday night chaired by President AF Burton. Wages were raised from 3 50 to £2 12s 6d per week and action was taken to address further shifts, with committees named to pursue the matter. Membership stood at 626, up 69 in the last month.
Land sales at Woolwich on Saturday featured parcels in the Wanstead area with allotments priced from 2s to 3s per foot and larger blocks around ten pounds per acre. Dodd and Purves Limited reported good attendance and bids on several lots with notable activity on the Tuubroke Estates No 1. The governor spoke about liberty and remittance, urging buyers to maintain gains in the shipping era.
The local option vote discussion on the Silent West triggers a Legal challenge to Browen under the Liquor Amendment Act. South Australian Sewing Company seeks writs of certiorari to quash a Special Court order issued December 9, arguing the court lacked jurisdiction to limit hotel licenses. Proceedings were delayed amid objections that no valid Special Court sat, while public works minister Mr Lee arrived with a large regional procession and urged western development and railway expansion to unlock the state's productive districts.
A mysterious robbery struck the Premier Boot Shop on 419 George Street. Two interlocking tills were forced open to steal about £10 in cash and two hams, while the rear route to escape appeared easy via a factory store and stairs. Police are investigating, noting the shop kept normal hours until Saturday afternoon.
A large crowd witnessed the laying of the foundation stone for St John s Woolwich a church to be named in honor of the Father and of the Sea and of the Holy Ghost His Excellency the Governor of New South Wales attended with a naval guard and Australian band The ceremony featured a National Anthem sung by 10 Sunday School children and remarks by the Governor about the event and future church construction near Woolwich Dock.
The German Australian steamer Linfan will sail to Woolloomooloo Bay to depart for Antwerp and Hamhure with a cargo including ore timber and other goods. The schedule notes Yokohama via Bytney ports and arrival at Port Jackson on July 1. Nearby property listings include Mrs Case’s house in Crystal Street and Mr E Ryase’s dwelling in South Brookin and Mr W Spoher’s home in West Brsten.
Public works tenders accepted today for police buildings in Somerton and related repairs. Includes entries for Courthouse alterations in Mullihorpe and West Wyatong, Shure House repairs, and lighting at Medical School. Bids list firms such as C B Smurt Kornshy P Beddle Mullihorpe and J G Mtaunsa with figures and project scopes.
The Premier on Saturday told an Evening News representative that Sir William Lyne must climb down by Monday to avoid being scorched for defending his action before the High Court of Australia. Lyne claimed the Prime Minister stated the Surplus Revenue Bill was not retrospective and that May balances would shift as previously. Forrest acknowledged potential Commonwealth power to manage payments of outstanding cests, while stressing that funds are designated for that purpose by the Treasury.
Mr Irvine of Sydney University lectured on economics as students toured Marrickville woollen works. The party observed tweeds blankets and tweed goods being produced from greasy wool to finished cloth, impressed by the scale and machinery. A vote of thanks was given to J Vicars for conducting the tour.
Thomas Mareden aged 4 of Hops xtreei Branawick Victoria injured at Suirock's teacher yard while at a saw bench. Sir rock slipped and Rinnoes near the rapidly revolving saw. He was removed from the scene to Melbourne Hospital.
A fragmentary ad copy extols a ladies soap with rose glycerine and mild scent. It mentions Paullemon’s Ltd and Anthony Moeders ang Bors as sellers. It hints at civil service store availability and a mild stimulant product called Wolft Schnapps.
Readers from towns and cities across the colony urge action on shore protection at Young Head, hospital funding reforms, tram and railway services, and municipal maintenance. Contributions discuss money, protection from accidents, auditing subsidies, and public comfort during travel and infrastructure upgrades.
Mootay Lambton B Cafberr reports drivers at Ve colliery went idle during a strike by Darse drivers. Sid Croudace, manager, says workers demand a Dondy and may return to work tomorrow. The promotion policy for drivers has long been a debated principle at the mine.
A damaged excerpt recounts a child of English parents learning local speech amid a cosmopolitan crowd. The mother explains the boy fears foreign sounds while natives listen, and observers note the struggle of language adaptation in a diverse urban setting.
The report lists mail openings and ship routes from Sydney and nearby points to Hobart New Britain United Kingdom and Australia. It notes times 10 4am 48 pm 8 20 pm 7 pm and destinations including Adelaide Melbourne Port Pirie and Byron Bay with multiple vessels and routes through Brisbane-Oceania and related lines.
Francie Campion a boots at Munich’s Commercial Hotel Racrowth Victoria inherits a 10 000 pound legacy from a London nobleman, tied to his grandfather the coal merchant of Blackwall. His cousin Wind Lotion and partner Claimed coheiress share total 21 600 pounds. Family had sought years due to elavated turmoil. Campion travels to London to claim the legacy.
A fire broke out in a shed at the rear of Mr W Pulling's premises in Henderson road Alexandria on Sunday afternoon. The Metropolitan Brigade responded with an engine, but found only a shed alight which was soon extinguished by firemen and neighbors using buckets of water.
A colonial era report on the Bungendore Presting Works describing active progress. It mentions weekly pay, production figures such as rabbits and sheep, and plans to expand to cattle and poultry for export. Details include weekly wages around £30 and later £1.4, with emphasis on refrigeration chambers and export potential.
A fragmentary record shows stamp duty receipts last week for probate administration totaling £4055. It notes 34 percent of the amount and mentions estate duties connected with the late Mr. Praeon Cragomiller of Strathbeld, with a sworn set of gates and a discovery linked to Dr Sheldows.
Fragmentary OCR suggests a reference to a stimulant for women and a mention of a moderate dose. The readable words include am excretion and terms that imply medicinal or pharmaceutical context, but the exact entities, actions, and outcomes are unclear.
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