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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1909
Page
3
The article describes Tasmanian potato trade factors including arrival figures, prices per bag, and quality concerns. It notes provision of seed and seedling supplies, price ranges from 150 to 4 pounds per bag, and discussions between growers and authorities about market conditions and transport.
Readable fragments mention crop, table, Secoma, Viet, pascal, Emperor, Thorneys, Vindarine, Gorensian, and half games. No clear event, names, dates, or places form a coherent item. summarizes the jumble as an archival note with stray proper nouns and terms.
James Granville Robertson, 22, a farmer of Sydney, faced a charge of intent to murder Ernest Samuel Barter at 13 Hunter Street. Crown prosecutor Mr. Hayes spoke for the state with Mr. Carter Brith defending. Dr. Grigor testified Barter was treated for a facial bullet wound. The trial revealed a long sequence of threats and gunfire between the men, ending with Robertson’s committal for trial at Central Criminal Court. Barter claimed damages and outlined prior transactions and disputes over property along the Tweed River.
The article asserts constipation is the cause of about two thirds of ailments seen by doctors daily, particularly among women, and lists anemia debility indigestion biliousness liver trouble piles skin disturbances palpitation sleeplessness headaches neuralgia nervousness and general bodily disturbance as consequences.
At Spaney Railway Auction Osoda Sheds Wis morning, heavy yarding included many trucks and lines of stock from multiple firms. Buyers paid variedly with notable activity from H. M. Suttor and Company and Walkers Dalton, while consignors and traders such as Prit Kelly Trothers Ganmain and Camden City figures were listed among participants. The sale noted substantial numbers of entries and diverse lot valuations across the yard.
The Uuina Company's Moana arrived at Margaret Sheet Wharf Darling Harbour from Wellington and other New Zealand ports carrying almost 300 passengers. Captain Worrall reports a strong westerly breeze and variable seas. Voyage left Wellington Friday at 6 pm and docked Sydney at 10:30 am this morning amid a lengthy passenger list and a mixed cargo of beans onions butter and hemp.
Newcastle officials report the City Council Jubilee memorial foundation overthrown last night. The crowbar used pried steps and disturbed the cavity records. theft not the motive as money and papers were found intact. Indignation grows amid the act, while tunnel lighting progress near Lithgow receives praise. Warrant Officer W Davidson and Sapper C Cox receive meritorious and long service medals.
A large fire struck Kitchen's Anpolo Candia and Soap Works in Bolimba near Brisbane at about 7 this morning. The countryside lit by flames. regular brigades could not reach beyond boundaries but local fire brigades saved the boiler house and kerosene store. Estimated damage £19,000 with insurance £17,750.
The infant, about six months old, was found behind the vestry of St Marys Cathedral by caretaker Michael M Leap. Died at the Be Revolent Home Valentine street Sydney this morning. Body taken to the Morgue and the Coroner notified.
A new patriotic song titled Awake Australia by Amicus arrives from Pur ing s. The verses and music are restrained with a hymnal cadence and no bluster, described as a pleasing, quiet effort. Railway work continues with operations starting miles from Capewindis and piles arrived for the Belubula bridge.
At Special Coal Court Newcastle the Royal Commission on mining disputes faced a dramatic shift as Acting Chairman Edmunds was introduced amid a heated exchange. Miners Federation officials argued the Teralba cases dragged on, advocating a faster process, while owners pressed for continuous hearings.
The Holdship Timber Co Ltd on Muler Street Temont to 1325 offers guidance on selecting timber that balances quality and cost. They advertise practical options for trim work and general construction needs backed by their supply capabilities.
A chaotic session saw the commission urged to postpone as tensions rise among workers. Pending business included potential resignations and a plan to inspect fuller details, with June 18 set for adjournment. Separately, two horses escaped and were rescued after a wall collapse, while a man suffered a compound arm fracture at Darlington.
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