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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1908
Page
3
Fragmented OCR shows a chaotic market note on South Australian wheat offered in Sydney, with mention of New South Wales and Australian wheat trade. The text flags price dynamics, farmer interest, and cross state shipping, but remains garbled with numerous indecipherable terms and partial names.
Fragmented OCR reads like a trade item list with brand echoes and numerous garbled names. It mentions Gail, Seg, Inuit, and references to foods, flavors, suppliers, and locations such as Aberdeen Ohio, Prescote Limited, and wholesale agents, but most specifics are unreadable, leaving a hazy report on a sales catalog snippet.
Two Logan brothers were walking home near St Marys when George was struck by a Penrith train at 4 20 p m near South Creek Bridge. He died instantly, his head severed, body found 41 yards away. George, a 60 year old mechanic, left an invalid widow and daughter. They were cousins of the late Sir Hector McDonald.
The North Shore Railway timetable debate drew calls for a half hourly service. Willoughby Council received word from the Railway Commissioners that current traffic does not justify the extra trains, though line monitoring will continue with possible future alterations. Local aldermen urged more trains to serve residents and workers, with discussions on extending to Milson Point and related stations.
Mr Payton reports to the solicitor general that bookmaking is not illegal under the Gambling Act of 1894 in Victoria. The solicitor notes bookmakers are not prohibited but may be unlawful if not acting as a licensed operator, with emphasis on compliance and lawful means of support.
A kerosene lamp exploded last night at James Broom 131 Tyrmont street setting curtains on fire. Fire brigade extinguished the blaze with buckets of water as inmates reported no injuries. Also noted are tax payment reminders and a steamship sale and command update for ships Dawn and Koupowsrrs.
Linden ad copy touts Sheldon’s cure all chest complaints and lung trouble with a proposed unrivaled preparation. Promoted as superior for couching and use with wire mattresses and couches claimed as best unsquatted during the season.
The German Concordia Club in Elisabeth Street celebrated its 35th anniversary with a Monday banquet in its decorated ballroom. Guests included Dr. Imer the Imperial Consul General and many German officials and Melbourne leaders. Toasts honored founders, past presidents, and German relations with English speakers, with the Bavarian Band providing a national arts program.
Louie Stephen Despoges appeared at the Central Criminal Court before Mr Justice Pring on a charge of intent to murder Maud Despoges near Watertoo on April 10, with a second count of attempting grievous bodily harm. Crown Prosecutor notes defense access to counsel and potential Attorney General aid.
A witness in a case of alleged assault at Redterm Police Court spoke in multiple languages including Low and High German and mixed German English. The witness appeared perplexed and provided unclear testimony. The judge noted the confusion and sought clearer explanation from the witness.
Private cables show spot seat closed in London at £12 178 84 a tom and Sydney opening stronger in Barrier stocks with copper scrip steady. Adelaide and Melbourne quotes highlight Broken Hill Proprietary, zinc and coal listings, while railway and gas stocks show mixed activity amid market volatility.
The report details cold frosty conditions across inland areas with wind and heavy rainfall along the Tasman Sea. It lists multiple temperature records across Kiandra, Yass, Bowral, Goulburn, and Kiandra, noting unusually low readings and widespread snow in elevated regions. The piece includes monthly May observations, general harbingers for the coming season, and forecasts of continued unsettled weather with rain and cold fronts.
A broken down Tassencero acts brake the ride near Manly as a coach and vehicle malfunction cause a delay. Passengers were briefly stranded but police or authorities redirected traffic and the trip resumed after a disruption lasting until a safe passage was restored.
In a local pollen court the police magistrate Mr C F Holm presided as four men faced charges for aiding escapee William Johnson from Pore Canh. Testimony showed Johnson wore altered clothing when fleeing toward the river. Witnesses placed the defences near the den end of April as evidence and storeman details emerged. magistrate discharged the information.
A set of newly presented music pieces and rights transfers includes Valse Inte Femininn by MesersWoW Pattog Compagis Tamited, with rights held by the firm. Notices mention Warrrending to Harry J. Bronk and performances by Alma Gray at the Tivoli Theatre. Also referenced are My Waratah and Take Me Back to Heciiies by Bert Racha, with words by Alan SM Rattray, plus Dr Swedon's new discovery for coughs and consumption.
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