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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
2
An oblique funeral notice from a dated local page records a ceremony for 0D And Company, Ome and Ghapel, HG-13 Georme warmer Tel Hame Brancher. Details are fragmented but indicate a firm named Syanegy Landing involved.
The Record of three Champion Prises and Gold Medals and Right First Prizes gained by Pamplis Wines is sufficient proof of their superiority.
A report on a Dairy Factory Managers and Secretaries Association conference where Se I Cave urged improved butter ripening controls and co operation among suppliers. He stressed proper cream handling, accurate grading, and cautious churning adjustments to prevent spoilage while highlighting ripening as key to butter texture and noting cooling, washing water purity, and water savings as factory duties.
Professor A W Bickerton of New Zealand spoke at King's Hall Sydney on a lecture titled The Romance of the Universe and the end. Lantern slides and observations from Lick Observatory illustrated the vast cosmos and the idea that death is not the end, with the Creator’s work and immortality themes discussed for a broad audience.
A Water Police Court session heard James Strachan charged with marrying Matilda Potts while already married to Florence Premiermat. Witnesses described a life of disputed marriages and alleged neglect, with Matilda Strachan later convicted on a separate bigamy count. Strachan was committed for trial as details emerged from the crowded docket.
Mr Ni Lockyer spoke to the Trade and Customs Association of New South Wales at the Sobsel of Arta about public service ideals. He urged standards of efficiency loyalty and duty, warned against political involvement, and stressed merit based promotion and robust examination in the Customs service.
Mining reports from several districts describe continued development at Juno and True River reefs, with new shafts, battery work, and crushing.Prominent miners and companies including the Hyde claim and Main Ridge Deep Lead Bolt Mining Company push development, while dredging and gold prospects spread across Shoalhaven and Albuven with multiple leases and new confrontations.
Shipping notices list vessels and captains including Captain Bemec Captain Wars and Captain Walker among others. Entries show departures in June for destinations such as Auckined Newcastin and Melbourne via various ports. The fragmentary text mentions several company names and agents with limited readable details.
Maritime notices report water routes between New Zealand ports and Australia with steamers Warrimoo Picclington and Pioun, detailing departures, cargoes, and arrivals. The timetable lists vessel movements, coal trade notes, and passenger arrivals alongside commentary on coastal trade and notable ships along the Tasman Sea and Pacific routes.
A fragmented report recounts a voyage from Albany with a mixed group of four children and several adults. The captain and crew interacted with passengers amid conversations and planned entertainments on board. A later visit to a mansion and a detailed, disjointed sequence follow with unclear outcomes and names.
The Petriam Capt has adopted building control under the Local Government Act to require applicants proposing construction or alteration of any building to submit a plan showing land use and existing structures. The rules cover setbacks, walls, and material standards, with provisions for enclosing backyards, driveways, and drainage, and mandate council approval before work begins.
Sergeant Joseph W Meyers a New South Wales police veteran died from illness in Newtown after a long service record including posts at Moline Station Redfern and Newtown. He joined in 1879 and served as senior constable in 1888 and as a sergeant for over a decade. He died shortly before doctor arrival on Wednesday.
Scribbled notes discuss deteriorating conditions across the country with talk of late April harvests, weather impacts, and rising prices. Mentions surveys, local crops, and public concerns about food supply, grass shortages, and efforts to stabilize markets. Names and precise places are unclear due to OCR garble, but the piece touches on agricultural prospects and national mood.
Fragmentary OCR details a Hyde Park music event with scattered phrases about bands, venues, and local groups. It hints at a village setting and possible organizational notes but lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes. The readable bits suggest community interest in performances and local involvement.
The municipality seeks appeal decisions on property valuations across wards Balmoral East West and Calplin. The court amends capital values and assesses improved capital values including Ward figures and total municipal valuation figures for 1920s property records.
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