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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
6
A dense fog shrouded Sydney Harbor from upper reaches to entrance, halting or slowing most ferries. Steamers moved at reduced speeds, Gladstone and Parramatta River services faced delays, while crowds at Circular Quay surged as late arrivals clogged trams and docks.
Dense fog blankets Newcastle disrupting early morning shipping. Ferries resume limited service as fog delays trips and several steamers including the Sydney remain unable to enter the harbor. Shipping schedules are unsettled while workers face a lost day.
The text notes at least twenty new structures built in Ryde over the last two years, with none remaining empty. Most were occupied by newcomers, while one or two remained unoccupied. It suggests that when further houses are completed, more people will move to Ryde if essential facilities are provided.
A robbery of jewelry valued at over £350 occurred last night at the residence of Mrs Baan Nirvama Bay Road Elizabeth Bay. The home was well lit and occupants unaware until the discovery by Mrs Boag who found a drawer forced and multiple pieces missing including a gold chain necklace with pendant diamonds turquoise and several diamond earrings rings and brooches. Police led by Senior Constable Robertson and Constable Engih investigated but the case remains unsolved with no entry marks found.
Members of Tramway Employees Union gathered at Trades Hall on Wednesday evening. President Mr Lawton heard complaints about mandatory morning work at Fort Macquarie and other grievances affecting drivers and passengers. The gathering planned to report to the Commissioner after further discussions and sought a referendum through the Sydney Labor Council.
Sir Harry Rawson presented a prize at The King's School Parramatta in front of a large gathering including the Bishop of Toomals the Premier and Mrs Wade and other officials. Governor unveiled a new swimming basin for the school. Visitors were entertained by Rev P Macy Waddy. The Victorian Premier offered a tender for rabbit wire netting.
A clipped European letter to the Evening News discusses potential cornflour manufacture in Australia. It argues price, build costs, and labor are higher than Britain, forecasts minimal Australian demand, and questions the viability of exporting dust, noting strong Scottish backing but few local workers.
A detailed report on Sydney tram operations describes steam powered trams, current routes, and a plan for new lines toward Belleview, Erskineville and Addison Road. It notes passenger totals, peak hours, and suggests a circular railway to improve city access while weighing the feasibility of extending lines and resuming land through Campbell Street Castlereagh Street and Goulburn Street.
A deputation urged provision of a public school at Cronulla. Public Instruction Secretary Mogue said settlement progress in the district warrants a school and promised consideration for the next financial year. One member noted four local parent children of school age in the district. Discovery. The Wollongong party…
Morning racing at Randwick features galloping workouts as trainers prep Norats from All. Notable horses include Poseiton, Moollan, Helio, Achiliean, Fille Fog, Woolloomooloo, Scud, Welcoms Trini, Belfry, Oboe, Margo, Duke of Clarence, Arlington, Mundoir, Wine Streak and others in brisk activity. Prices and future fixtures unclear.
Mrs J Amey of Abelamith-siterr Wet Haglon New Zealand credits Bile Beans with ending six years of indigestion and discomfort. She says a mailed booklet led her to try the product, noting relief after one box and complete cure after the second. Her husband and daughters reportedly benefited as well, with the ad touting Bile Beans as a remedy for chills colds rheumatism and related woes.
A 1962 notice reports a peppermint cure under Intuesna and Molds ite Heat Wonta. Details are brief and focus on the product name and year.
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