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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
6
Fragmented OCR text outlines commercial notices on Buena Street with mentions of certs, vendors, and impending sales. It references preparations for a market, stalls, and attractions, plus a schedule of events and payments tied to a local fair week.
Fragmentary note from Sydney produce market mentions Loshey and Gre ware, suggesting a sale or transaction. Details are unclear due to OCR corruption, but indicates activity around produce trading in a Sydney area market.
Auction notices detail lucerne hay prices, oats, rye straw, and other farm commodities. Consignees include Eilip and Company and Wright and Company with multiple firms listed as buyers. sale notices and pricing appear for Redfern and surrounding markets with daily auctions and cataloged lots.
The Arbitration Court delivered an award between the Pressers Union of New South Wales and Sydney Clothing Manufacturers and L Solomon. It sets wage options time rate or piecework, overtime rates, apprenticeship terms, and holiday pay. It fixes apprentice ratios and wages, penalties, and dispute settlement procedures with operation starting June 5 1908 for three years. The decision includes detailed provisions on meals, log kept in each factory, and allowances for aged or slow workers.
A garbled account lists players and positions for South Sydney and Western teams. It mentions backs and forwards, halves and fullbacks, with many names scattered. The text appears to be a rough roster or lineup notes from a late 19th or early 20th century Australian rugby league style report.
A territe gale on the North Island main trunk railway construction works collapsed a metal tree demolishing refreshment rooms at Obakuna, injuring J. Grown and his wife and baby on the promenade.
Priday Th¢ Turaa Shire Council is pursuing a grant toward fencing the most dangerous roads in the shire east of the erection of fenens as the council seeks government support. Str. G's. Bembye SLA reports MPs are hesitant to commit without broader approval and Parliament votes may affect progress.
The Bathurst 109 show finances report income and expenses for the season. Receipts total 796 7864 with entrance fees 308 win and rates. expenditures 2469 1884 including 1073 tie 94 for prizes. Permanent improvements cost 40 and debt reduced from 16 To 20 to 44. The statement deems the finances satisfactory. next show fixed for March 31 April 1 and 3.
Metropolitan Licensing Court grants transfers of hotel licenses across Sydney. William Anderson and Nora Minch move to Hotel Rawson in Sydney’s George and Engine streets. Michael Rash transfers to Bellevue Hotel on Redfern Street. Arthur Harman to Sidney Wildle at Royal George Hotel. Margaret Joyce executor transfers College Green Hotel to herself. John Maton moves New Nation Hotel at Bowkesiest. O’Connor to O’Connor at Victoria Hotel.
An OCR fragment notes Oxford Street patrons and a service arrangement involving a logger, provider or city entity. Details are unclear but indicate an agreement or plan affecting a local area and a listed address or entity.
The Sydney Labour Council debated action under the Industrial Disputes Act after a three week sit in. A motion to rescind a section of the Industrial Disputes Act and restore freedom for unions was carried by a narrow margin as amendments were discussed by Mr Hugh Cansfield and Mr Rawins of the Tr ameau Reform union.
A North Shore Bridges League meeting at the Hotel Australia discussed evidence gathering for a possible direct Sydney North Shore link. Mayor Hailey of Willoughby chaired as proponents of a bridge argued against a tunnel, with several officials and residents slated to testify.
In a garbled report a late 20th century style reference notes wireless telegraphy, exhibitions, and fuel concerns. Mentions German stall Hoey Beesten and a new facility reviving production, with scattered names and places, all amid uncertain, foggy phrasing.
Fragmentary OCR notes report an ant expert arrival tied to RMS Criems for Aydin with ambiguous references. The text mentions dosing, a professor named Mas, a catmertion, and various garbled terms suggesting medical or logistical context, but no clear events or outcomes emerge.
A public meeting at Werris Creek backs a proposed railway line from Wellington to Werris Creek. Residents plan a tour of the route to strengthen support and appoint delegates for a submission to the Minister for Works in July.
A young defendant at the Central Criminal Court in Marinshuret facing an assault on a four year old girl received a jury verdict requesting mercy. The record notes the accused, George William Pict, age one year, with the court noting a weak mental state and the recommendation to grant mercy.
At Amaroo Shire Council a conflict arose over spending 2500 to repair an existing bridge on the Main Western road between Molong and Wellington. The engineer says 1800 would cover a new bridge’s costs while the government blocks the repayment. The council plans to fix the old structure if permitted, and Molong awaits a decision.
Queanbeyan Thursday report that a Closne Settlement League was formed by leading district farmers. The gathering, called by the mayor, aimed to bring Dantroun and Yarralimia to the attention of the Closer Settlement Board for closer settlement.
At the Central Criminal Court Mr Chuth, who defended Lawia Stephen Dwxpoges on charges of shooting at his wife and attempting to wound, sought reserve on whether certain events were admissible. The judge indicated the point might be mile but deemed it improper.
Municipal Council approved a general rate of 342 with a water rate of 444 and a sewer rate of 265 with minimums. The Willoughby Court hearing municipal appeals was fixed for June 29 at One North Ardney Police Court, and for Boamaa on July 6.
A long catalog lists new books and authors from major publishers. Items include The Were of the Leet Codrt and The Mewart Pekinne Curtain, with notes on pricing and availability. Names cited include Prack Bullen, Bilsard Maret, and Mary Dubee, among others.
At a council meeting Lockhart Shire Council discussed drafting a request to the Public Works Department to expedite the early section of the proposed railway to Daren Creek. A proposal from the Agricultural and Pastoral Society supported building a single cross aqueduct across the Hsoskone Urwk for the comfort of visitors at the racecourse and surrounds. The center of Siward Sharp of Albury was asked to prepare plans for the Shire Hall offices at an approximate cost of 200.
Fog settled over the harbor after sunrise slowing river traffic and delaying steamers. Minnie Spicer, 46, Water Police officer, faced questioning over a death, but the Coroner’s Court discharged the accused after proceedings.
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