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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1910
Page
8
A fragmented account details a commercial potato contest between New South Wales and Tasmania. The text references farmers, prices, varieties, and local buyers with scattered mentions of shipments, weights, and market terms, reflecting a cross-state trading event.
A dense OCR fragment describes a Sydney produce sale near the Sydney Rail yard with traders and bidders listing items, prices, and lots. Names and firms appear amid scattered prices and lot numbers, indicating a large mixed auction of grains and produce with multiple participants and potential bidders.
Thomas Douglas and another fisherman of Sang Cem faced possession charges for 40 mullet under the minimum size set by the Sea Fisheries Act of ING. Inspector Grant weighed the fish as undersized under the act. Douglas admitted the offense. prosecutor alleged a prior conviction. The court, citing poor circumstances, fined £3 plus 65 costs or one month’s imprisonment.
Nine tenders were received for markets stores in the New Markets area including bids from Healey Howie and Sons Grant and Craven and Gawne and Sons. The council’s estimate was 25 60. The works cover three or four storeys with possible living quarters. eight months are allowed for construction with fittings if required. A deputation to push an extension of East Greta railway from Kurri Kurri to Weston was also appointed.
Fixtures for 10- Morrow list multiple rugby matches at Sydney and Brisbane venues. Notable games include American Universities vs Sydney University at Sydney Cricket Ground and Maoris vs New South Wales, plus Randwick, Western Suburbs, and Manly pairs at various ovals. Referees named, with times and venues across the schedule.
A garbled list shows lacrosse fixtures across Sydney venues including Mosman at Domein No 2 Waveriey and Burwood at Petrisiam Oval. Other matches feature Manly Oval and St George venues with Randwick City Parramatta and Marrickville listings.
The steamer Jason, a large Funnel vessel bound for Australia, arrived at Sydney from Glasgow with several thousand tons of cargo. The consignments included whisky and beer from Scotland, plus granite, confectionery, machinery, paper, paint, and general merchandise. Quantity details list 36 Gotaves, 20 quarters, 37 casks, 407 Dogs heads and Sithaven whisky, 160 Doxes, 142 hogsheads, and 160 half-hoghheads among the shipments.
Fragmented OCR lists numerous names and teams with unclear verb tenses and dates. It appears to record upcoming grade football matchups and participants but lacks coherent structure or definite results.
An early 20th century advertisement touts a universal remedy titled as a cure for influenca and catarrh branded as Tofluensa and cold symptoms. The item markets a peppermint-based remedy claiming rapid relief and broad efficacy. It emphasizes quick action and a notable heading style typical of period medicine ads.
The report details a baseball exhibition near Sydney with mixed weather delays and a high level of improvisation. Key players from California and local teams show standout feats, including a one hand catch and aggressive baserunning while pitchers struggle with control. The piece contrasts strong fielding with errant throwing and notes audience reaction to the chaotic play.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions teams and a game with dates and opponents. It references a service and a match at an oval. Details are garbled, but implies an upcoming contest likely involving American teams and a venue with a scheduled date.
An unclear report describes Ralph MAppreum of Matterbeam wine and a hospital case at Blatt Cotane Hospital. Doctors assume charge as a blood pulsates with purriment. A police inquiry involves Joby Heath and a malicious violent event injuring men aboard a vessel.
An accident occurred as Frida Ware riding team from Spars was involved. O'Hmiellix and others, including Mr Wet, a traveling salesman, were noted. one rider fell and was taken to Moruya Hospital. Doctors Quilter and others treated injuries while a court case or expatriation matter at a cost of £1200 was mentioned regarding a convent.
Fragmentary OCR describes a local mystery case with unnamed participants and scattered references to ages and relations. The readable bits point to a tense inquiry involving a figure named Perry and a farewell context.
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