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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1909
Page
12
In loving memory of loved ones and relatives with memorials listing names, dates, and relations. The fragmentary notice includes references to Anne Flanagan and other family names, with a paternal and maternal line, and mentions of June and various dates. The text is a damaged obituary-like memorial card from a family group.
A distorted text segment mixes who and what seems like product names and technical terms with scattered phrases. It mentions silver, gas, online shifts, and various non-coherent references to people and places, lacking a clear event or factual core.
The schooner David Evans arrived at Sydney Heads after a severe gale drove her toward Montague Island then Rose Bay. The crew reported the ship eased off in heavy seas and tacked through Sydney beacons toward Port Jackson, with Captain Macquarie aboard and plans to report to the American consul.
The Minister for Lands Mr Moore says a satisfactory number of applications have been received for Peel River Farms with the majority still awaiting processing. Up to Friday 40 applications were lodged across all offered lots, and a Tamworth Land Board meeting next Thursday will consider the applicants.
A report from the Central Police Court in Thundur describes a case involving an assailant known as Iet and a house address given as No Ys Untan iet Pyrmont. The address listed as No 1 Pinneatreet caused confusion among the involved soldiers of Callarhas who faced the charge.
Mr George Mair died in Balmain hospital after a four year association with Sir Willie Wille and the Lands Commission. He was a prominent lawyer, once arrested in a high profile case, and played a role in the sack of the Winter Palace in Pekin. His family is respected in England with an older brother practicing law in London.
The latest reports describe improving conditions across Wellington with favorable prices and steady wheat crops. Farmers report pastures recovering as stock move to market, with strong yields and rapid growth. foxtail largely absent and clover abundant. Auctioneers note high prices, prompt returns, and steady supply to meet demand.
The Young Idea and Indies of the Teachers Association press for action on public service reforms. They push for better tramucy rules, seek a four day attendance plan, and urge emendations to ensure compulsory attendance is meaningful. Mr Hogue says a plan already exists and promises to meet the Director of Education. the Board will respond next week. The group also raises school equipment costs and requests government provisions for a wide range of teaching supplies. The Owl Witter Gikoubsed notes a past grant investigation into third-place teachers, with plans to consult the director on whether a formal review after a year and a half of work is warranted.
The Tramway No 2 Permanent Way board delivers a wage and hours award by chairman A M Ham jiom. It sets an eight hour week with one day off per week from Monday to Friday, 234 hours on Saturday, and overtime provisions. Minimum pay includes per day rates for various skilled roles, with a total pay framework for foremen, gangers, and helpers. Night work and travel allowances are defined, and a six month employment period is noted. The award takes effect on duty and remains in force for two years, with a dispute process and references to transfers and dismissals.
Tasmanian weather dispatch reports storms sweeping along the coast with rough, stormy conditions. A ketch named Priddilia ran aground at Adventure Bay and the steamer Seabird is ashore on rocks. lifeboats and crews are reported missing or lost amid the heavy seas.
A chaotic report describes Mir Wie driving Bette home when a cry for help was heard by witnesses. Police found no body or clear evidence near the river, while locals whispered of a missing man and a mysterious caller. An unrelated advertisement for remedies and corsets follows.
A weather synopsis reports heavy unsettled conditions across many regions with brisk southerly to westerly winds and a volatile mix of rain and thunderstorms. Winds ease later as a cold front advances, bringing cooler air and potential frost in northern zones alongside patchy showers and possible hail.
In Lithgow on Saturday the Western Miners' Federation reported a failed conference with representatives from the Commonwealth Oil Company. The talks aimed to resume operations and set terms, but no agreement was reached. About 124 men, 10 women, and 184 children in the Valley face strike conditions and reduced pay, with the dispute centred on coal rates.
The Lithgow town trade reports activity at Aberdeen Ironworks and nearby mills. Upgrades include a new electric plant and night shift work to boost production. Operators foresee full operation by early next week with Griffon and Gryre Codar firms resuming water and steam powered tasks.
Fragmented lines describe a Sydney produce sale with trucks and cars, traders and firms named in a jumbled list. The document mentions weights, people like Jamil Gemipenss and Lindley Walker, and several companies, but details are garbled and unclear.
The report outlines a chaotic day in private copper and stock cables with wide price swings and numerous names from Broken Hill to Sydney. It notes prices around 4, mentions buyers and sellers in a broad network, and references banks, brokers, and various entities amid a volatile market session.
A large auction advertisement lists US jewelry, including rings, bracelets, brooches, pearls, and watches, to be sold by W. Berkman and partners at 9 King Street Newtown. It notes pawned pledges redeemed and depicts a wide array of items with descriptions and prices, urging attendance on the upcoming sale date.
An on again off again billiards championship tourney to be arranged by a recently formed working men's institute in Sydney is proposed. The draw shows many matches across suburbs with venues and dates listed, promising a keen contest among players from Canterbury Balmain Marrickville and other regions.
A cab in Cleveland Street crashed into a carrier’s cart owned by J. Croudace. The cab driver Rowster and a woman passenger were thrown unconscious. Mr Graff aided the injured before the New Zealand Wales Ambulance took the cabbie to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in critical condition.
Faint OCR fragment shows a Monday offer of £ off all Dorsets with unclear rest. The readable portion mentions a discount and a named person or dealer, but details are garbled.
Delegates and their guests attended a garden party at Ansley How hosted by the Duke of Wellington. Balfour and peers spoke on imperial defence and future unity, while Duchess of Bucherland hosted a reception at Ziatford House drawing about 2000 attendees.
An English mail advertisement notes a March 16 rating and expected Monday arrival in Sydney for a fete letter from G at 2m. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as pleasant to take and a favorite, and Wolts Sel-toapps claimed as a pure spirit cure. Stated by Daved Jones Ltd of Sydney.
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