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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1907
Page
3
The report from Riverina markets notes subdued trading in Sydney buyers and cautious wheat holdings amid a global trend toward firmer prices. Observers cite mixed signals from Canada and the United Kingdom as buyers pause, while local supplies and weather affect future movements.
Disjointed notes from Sydney produce trade show unclear market signals. Mentions private sale terms, price hints, and potential freight delays, with scattered references to buyers, sellers, and ship timelines.
A fragmented market ad lists auctions for cattle, produce, and goods with daily prices. Mentions firms such as James Well and TRASCOTT Limited, and references locations including Wallangarra, Guyra, and Windsor with assorted lots, timings, and contact lines for bidding.
Results from Saturday night Balmain Eisteddfod reveal multiple winners across violin and piano solos, organ and tenor entries, with first prizes awarded to Muriel Andrews and Harold Williams. The open choral contest saw Balmain Choral Union top Wallsend and Whitefield Harmonic Society as adjudicator A W Sumvkins praised the field.
A South Sydney and North Shore Junction League gathering at Knight Smiths Hall Wil loughby urged the Premier to immediately start construction of a Sydney to North Sydney bridge at the approved site. Aldermen Cleland Campbell and Hugh Dutt backed the motions while Harding and Acking framed the regulations urging candidates to promise support and active government action.
The Sydney Harbour Laborers Enlons and Trust Commissioners disputed land rights at No 2 Sury Court before Mr Jusien Bly. The suit concerned premises tied to the Waterside Workers' Tortiture and a 1901 government proclamation. The jury found verdict for the Commissioners after hearings and arguments.
At a London general meeting the Orient Steam Navigation Company chairman said the firm has no outstanding liabilities and plans a new four line of full powered steamers between Europe and Australia. He emphasized continued development of trade, refrigerated cargo, and twin-screw ships. He admitted policy flaws and warned of potential chaos if new contractors fail to profit, noting the need for subsidies or adjustments. The company aims to expand routes while preserving core ownership, though details await settlement.
Ten sheep owners across the district form a Native Dog Association at Wee Waa with J W Nicholle as secretary and C Groves as treasurer. They plan a 9 pound per due payment on part of holdings. Crown lands are blamed as dingo habitats where they multiply unchecked. Settlers fear yarding sheep at night and many valuable assets have been lost.
At the ordinary council meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society plans were approved for an open wattle pavilion and a new stallion pavilion to replace old structures. Estimated £2250 for main pavilion and stalls, plus £2400 for additional horse facilities, with ground opening to public and dog pavilion expansion. New classes and schedules added, including an open hunting contest with prize money. Colonel Onslow Thompson and Mr WA Greaves nominated as Presidents following Mr Henry Hudson’s death.
At St Vincente Hospital an inquiry into an afternoon incident revealed John Gregg and Margaret Gregg found unconscious at their New South Wales home in Woollahra on Saturday. The woman remains critically ill while the husband shows signs of improvement as both suffer charcoal poisoning.
The report details mixed May weather across multiple towns including Campbelltown Tornday Narrio and Corowa with heavy showers in parts. Warm spells followed by renewed rain and above normal totals bring relief to crops stock and feed, notably in Manildra Tamora and Whitton as sums rise and ground conditions improve.
A court action arises from an advertising contract dispute in which Periodicals Publishing Company sues W. S. Mrwned and Company for recovery of money owed for run ads. The defendants allegedly failed to supply or publish the required advertising, while the plaintiff contends an agreed payment was made and the contract was violated. The case involves claims of breach of contract and unpaid advertising charges.
Fragmentary notice announces upcoming auctions at an unnamed venue with cryptic phrases and misread names. The readable bits indicate sales scheduled by a local broker or firm, but full details, dates, and participant lists are unreadable.
A notesheet fragment reports upcoming music event with Bazil and a band named Nature's Warblers in a venue near Melbourne. The text references timing, a crowd warning, and tentative matchups or pairings amid garbled OCR.
A fire at Erskineville was blamed on an upset oil lamp. Edwin Sheard died after rescue attempts. a woman also perished. Fire crews battled flames and water damage as the building suffered extensive destruction.
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