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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
3
Fragmented OCR text mentions a church event in Lah CHURCH and a walk in at the weekwood. It references South Wales and Hibee Pirated, with unclear names and dates. Details are unreadable, but the piece seems like a local community note or notice with partial event references.
Balmain workers, some 2000 strong, meet to demand factory reforms amid complaints of long hours and low pay. Union reps seek wage awards and safer conditions under the Factories Act, with talks of appeals to an Industrial Court. Reports describe girls employed at 17 earning 19 a week for up to 19 hours daily. Local firms in the suburbs plan meetings to present wage proposals.
A fragmented report details several newly formed companies, including Sovinelt Manufacturing Co and Limite, with capital and share information. It notes named individuals such as Garven Pandy and Sydney Tamson Mretiicy, plus references to registered traders and storekeepers, outlining proposed business aims and formations while hinting at mineral and trade activity in the region.
Sydney harbor discussions propose double-deck pontoons to speed passenger embarkation and disembarkation at Circular Quay. Transport officials weigh land space limits and feasibility while ferry interests push for a fix to the circular quay scramble. A Sydney Ferries Limited manager attended the Sydney Harbor Trust Commission meeting where no final decision was made, with a vote planned for March.
In Sydney after landing Lord Chelmsford praised hospital progress in New South Wales while noting mixed views on Old Country facilities. He and his wife spoke at a Lewisham Hospital function, highlighting training for nurses, medical improvements, and public interest in modern hospital care.
The wealth and finance committee presents a detailed review of the Sydney Municipal Baths from opening in 1808 to 1909, noting receipts of £300 since opening, various annual totals, and expenditures. The council seeks to show revenue from caralials, daytime and evening use, and outlines questions on winking funds and capital outlay.
Public holidays announced for Werinneday June 23 in Mandowshire with a public helitay in the Taverell district and Wednesday June 0. In the Hay district holiday set for Wednesday July 21.
Lordship Jr Camidge Bishop of Bathurst and Acting Primate returned to Bathurst from Wellington parish where St Matthew's Church was damaged at Grurin. He preached at St John's in Welliogton and visited Bodangora replacing a demolished church. He was hosted by district ladies and will proceed to Orange for an ordination and open a new schoolhall at Blayney.
A letter from Sydney praises Doan's Ointment as a sure remedy for eczema and skin troubles. The writer recounts relief from itching and pain after using Doan's, endorsing it as a certain cure while warning readers to distrust manufacturer claims.
The E and A mail steamer Eastern sails from Sydney at noon for Manila Hong Kong Shanghai and Kobe carrying about 2600 tons of cargo. Shanghai cargo includes vegetables rice oats and apples while Hong Kong holds New South Wales sleepers for Kowloon Canton Railway and general freight. The Eastern is well booked with passengers including Mr Chun secretary to the Consul General for China in Australia returning to China on business and resuming duties in Melbourne. Captain Martha Than leads the master and the vessel will depart from Circular Quay on schedule with a strong sailing lineup.
A mid forties man, Frack Delaney, charged at bartinghurst Sessions with shooting at guards Aldge Murray and Frames guard Piva Quay. Judge Murray sentenced Delaney to three years hard labor, with a suspended sentence under the first offenders act. Delaney warned to quit drinking, citing ongoing trouble linked to drink.
R M S Ortona calls at Fremantle with passengers bound for Sydney. The list includes Mr redy Rav isdeh, Lee, Fry, Ward, Butler, Willinleet, Awhwell, Meadamen Chick, Laivrencs Ramston, Turner and infant Palmer, Humphries, Ramsdon, Miss Robertson, Nogris, Crasky, Bogenal, Marrix, Miar, Brown, Hogsal, Irving and others including clergy noted aboard Metomipye.
The Cambrian reports the Aeon wreck off a reef after departing Christmas. Pirates possibly seized cargo but the vessel broke up, leaving little salvage beyond scattered gear and a damaged hull. Crew surveyed beach debris. the voyage wrapped amid uncertainty and promises of further details.
The English mail aboard the O.RALS Girona arrived in Prymantie from London dated May 7. The Sydney portion of the mail is expected for delivery on Wednesday.
The Acting Chief Justice indicated that jurors summoned for today would not be required to attend in court. Richard Deyis Meagher’s request for reinstatement on the roll of attorneys extends over Friday, with the next sessions slated for Tuesday.
Firefighters from the Metropolitan brigade responded to a bedroom fire at 33 Gid Bourn Mead road, Wayerter, believed caused by careless handling of watches and a broken bed. Residents and neighbors aided with buckets of water and quick actions.
The Norwoxiae abi Sophye docked at Sydney with three crew members landed at Fort Macquay and taken to Sydney Hospital for fever symptoms. One crew member died mid voyage and was interred after transfer. The Boplily arrived from Ancoy Panama after a fever outbreak at sea, with the voyage contracted to Pan Ama.
In Melbourne on Thursday The Bat ieetine of the new Padern Cation tok ply. The time Minarsi, Mr Deatkin, yesterday. Sulmequeyny Ministers Tonkeer the adminise ration of their departionin team hol ppedes kesnurs.
An official statement outlines a jury rewired by the Western Pacite eras in May. It notes the Colonial Secretary of Wik directing notification of Mr Seth Tar and the Wifi-sydney-McThourne slam service. The Western Vueno Aheni plans to arrive mid next month while other details reference arrivals from China and a New York run to Yale, with August as a tentative service window.
In 19th century Britain authorities urge universal vaccination to curb smallpox. The article details government steps, public compliance, and incentives offered, including rewards and public notices, as health boards mobilize clerks and police to enforce inoculation, amid urban outbreak fears.
A fragmented report describes the Duchy of Cornwall Estates as a private property of the Prince of Wales. It mentions the Crown manor, royal residence in London and Windsor, with references to the Hawk Bridge, Kennington Park, and the Great Exhibition of 1851 era structures and grounds. The piece notes royal attendance and the estate's use as a occasional royal residence for Kings of England, highlighting the manor house and surrounding features.
In a volatile transcription the bankruptcy court lists Fra ni Michar Painter of Clarence Sidon near Lithgow and other involved names. The document references voluntary sequestrations, official assignees, and estate matters tied to Marg Lanes and related parties, with unusual spelling and fragmented phrases signaling OCR errors.
Wednesday notices list the death of Mr Cavsar Czamkow a renowned sugar broker of London with reference to his business interests in the West Indies and Africa. The fragmentary text mentions his family and estate plans but lacks clear detail.
An elderly pensioner named Ranken, inmate at Victoria Homes, has been missing since 2 o'clock yesterday. The valley authorities have launched inquiries but have no leads on his whereabouts. He suffers weak digestion and belching. suggested relief includes Chamberlain's Tablets.
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