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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1909
Page
3
Wheat prices edge higher on some futures while spot markets show liquidity shifts. Traders note weaker demand in midwestern milling areas and call for cautious buying as harvest progress presses supplies. several suppliers report steady orders for bread and feed wheats.
Sydney produce market report lists auction sales, wheat futures, and timber supplies. Names of companies and buyers such as RIS Velatins and GNow are mentioned alongside prices and lots for cattle, timber, and pantry goods. The fragmented OCR includes references to dates, locations like Sydney and Minotines, and various product categories including wheat, timber, clothing items, and livestock.
Fremantle report lists arriving German mail steamer passengers from Bremen. Notable names include Max Kruger Chambers Searte Sawyer Cusack Keel Borrow Chall Lower Meedaties Fannoses Kral and Keel. Arrival confirmed Monday with two Keel entries.
Police investigated a grim discovery in Myne Park as a newborn male infant was found wrapped in paper and tied with a red string near Park Street. White a Sey Reid was nearby at an early hour when the body was located and conveyed to the hospital for examination.
The Postal Commission examined alleged faulty materials supplied under contract to the department. Testimony cited instrument faults and testing by Fullwood Power and other department experts. Power quoted fault statistics from August to March, noting spikes in switch and transmitter failures and overall defect trends. The session featured tense exchanges about duty and future assessments as the inquiry continued.
Reported tactical exercises conducted in the Cagides Casplelitown Liver Pool sectors ended as troops returned to Sidney on Saturday afternoon. Exercises focused on riverine and fortification work with engineers building watertight huts and temporary defenses while weather held favorable. A Victoria Bar entertainments show is planned, featuring Mrs Much Micon of the Amsiey Lowen. Fifty scouts attended a gathering at Centennial Park before dispersing into divisions for further training.
An Australian industry promotes Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a blood purifier and remedy for indigestion headaches and skin and liver troubles. The ad claims strict quality control and direct material sourcing in Sydney Wellington and American labs. Also pitches Gold Medal Condensed Milk as a pure nursery and kitchen milk and touts a Lethe Wire Mattress.
An Australian Steam Ship Company vessel at Circular Quay hosted Mr Kiate Lan Hsin the Chinese Consul General. Guests included Captain St John George and Mr A W Stecks MLC. Speakers urged closer Sino Australian trade ties and predicted strong future Chinese demand as China’s resources expand.
Railway workers protest alleged favoritism in hiring and promotions. An Australian union claims employers push permanent positions toward locals and restrict opportunities for immigrants, detailing widespread regulation and wage concerns across departments. The report cites specific cases of workers losing jobs and being reassigned, with calls for policy scrutiny and fair recruitment.
In a George Street West tram collision case Mrs Campling and her husband sued the Railway Commissioners for injuries. The jury awarded Mrs Campling 120 pounds and her husband 60 pounds for loss of services and medical claims. The plaintiffs are Albert Edward Campling and Mary Elizabeth Campling. defendants include Railway Commissioners.
The council may award an honorarium of £2 to Mr A Brus for extra services performed during changes in the inspectors and health committee. The proposal notes his work was efficiently carried out while functioning as a council officer amid the reforms.
An explosion at a German factory near Reckhamprun killed four workers, injuring several others. Authorities described the incident as a fatal accident though initial reports suggested possible failures in safety protocols. Rescue crews battled fires as witnesses recounted the chaotic scene.
In Newcastle coroner inquest details the deaths of Amy Mary Nelcom aged 78 months and another child from scalds. The inquest heard the children were near a boiler. The coroner noted negligence in leaving hot water within reach and recommended a warrant of committal for neglect. The jury returned verdicts of death from scalds and called for measures under recent legislation.
Fragmented post schedule shows multiple destinations in Australia and Europe with irregular timing. A report notes U S claims a New Zealand land purchase compensation of 500000 pounds tied to Maoris in North Auckland.
An OCR fragment discusses vacations and a valley, with unclear handwriting and missing details. It references possible purposes and timing but provides no concrete names, dates, places, or outcomes to substantiate a full news item.
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