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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1907
Page
3
The article surveys NSW wheat conditions with notes on Sydney harvests, river irrigation, and market prices. It cites Australian farm outputs near Sydney, price trends, and ocean freight factors influencing wheat trade and futures.
A man about 50 was found dead on Newcastle Beach this morning. The body wore a straw hat, grey moustache, side whiskers, and a black and grey suit with elastic side boots. A triangular wound at the back of the head suggests foul play or foul conditions.
The Manly wharf shore end is to be widened by about 30 feet to accommodate longer boats and steamers. A shedding cover will extend beyond the gates toward Ostrandite, improving safety for holiday excursionists and children who currently queue in all weather. The work is to proceed with government funds and contractor arrangements ready.
Melbourne reporter notes a man named Whitfield was dragged by a vehicle near Creswick. The incident occurred in the late afternoon as he fell in front of a front of a vehicle. Medical staff attended and the fate of the injured person remains unclear.
Weather bulletin reports widespread showers across New South Wales with heavy rain totals in Bathurst Campbell Town and Narrabri districts. Early month rainfall boosts water supplies and pasture. several towns record 40 to 70 points in 24 hours and forecasts warn of continuing unsettled conditions.
The report notes widespread rain across lands with heavy storms expected to bring end to drought. Farmers anticipate flood risk and plowed fields ready for sowing as forecasts predict continued showers and rising river levels. Weather forecasters warn of potential floods while authorities monitor conditions.
A injunction hearing in a North Sydney matter sought to restrain Mrs. Clara Handcock from actions tied to a prior land sale. The judge considered affidavits on moved furniture removal and a bill of sale dispute following a May order. The court granted the application to restrain.
A meeting at Haigh Hall Crow s Nes under the Sydney and North Shore Junction League saw Chairman J W Lawton and speakers Hugh Dutt H Sparks W A Mardin J Roban Campbell argue for immediate North Shore Bridge construction based on long approved plans. A petition urged candidates to state support for a branch of the league at Crow s Nest. Lane Cove Council plans revival of the bridge project.
In a Bankruptcy Court session Judge Bireet grants leave to withdraw petitions filed by George Barrard against Charles N. Preshman with sequestration sought. Hearings on creditors petitions for Mary June Price and Matthew Brice versus John Price adjourned after pension servicing issue. Voluntary sequestrations noted for Henry Wilcox and Arthur Roberts with adjournments and settlements referenced.
Robbers broke into the Bingara office area on a wet night, forcing a back door and damaging a safe. They stole about £100 in cash, a silver item, and cheques worth around £31 from the solicitor A H Wenran, leaving muddy tracks and obliterated footprints after escaping through a side door.
The Gunnedah four and local mills push to ship large Australian wheat to London while Metropo litan miners prepare for seasonal purchases. Thos Nicholls of Foret Meets near Orange is noted, and a Town and Country Journal feature previews sport and weather, with Chamberlain’s remedies advertised.
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