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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1909
Page
3
The fragmentary sheet lists wheat offerings and prices, with references to Adelaide, Merion, and various traders. It mentions July activities, wheat futures, onions, and general market advertisements, alongside scattered names and addresses for merchants and services.
Fragmentary OCR text lists varied items from produce to beverages, mentions Prescott, pineapple, condensed milk, and a series of names and places. The garbled lines imply a mangled page with ad-like content and random product references rather than a coherent story or event.
Reports recount a tidal surge near Auckland on June 12 affecting a vessel named in transit from Mamie Video. Severe damage to spare, delays, and rigging noted while the ship, after weathering windy seas, sailed home to Auckland on June 18 without further incident.
The trial of Wilfred Thurpae Young and Frederick Angwator Young began in Sydney on June 1, 1595, facing four charges of conspiring to defraud and deceive various individuals including Daniels, Brown, and others of Our Lord the King across a web of alleged financial schemes. Witnesses described complex business dealings, wage plans, and promises, with ads and advertisements cited as part of the alleged scheme, while defense contended the men were not involved in the affairs claimed, and questioned the credibility of witnesses and the extent of the alleged debts and assets.
A muddled report from Melbourne describes racing terms and a flood of obscure names such as Crankosh, Pireysmi, Kauma, Deuba, and Chetry Laws. It mentions various horses and pacing, with scattered references to tracks, distances, and contributors like Poe bop and The Varisian, amid unclear action and inconsistent wording.
The Master Carriers Association allocated funds totaling £41 for the Dread Nought Fund. Listings show contributions from Gray Brothers, Frank Cridland, and others, with amounts ranging from £1 to £2 18s. Dr C S Willis accompanied by two Lesmea nurses has been sent to the Government to address a coarse fever outbreak in the district.
A contentious session at the Water Court features Mr Godfrey and Mr Macfarlane before Magistrate Roberts. Godfrey objects to the term shutter used for him, asserting insult and demanding withdrawal, as the magistrate warns of a formal remark or contempt proceeding.
NORART and Tyonlay Setgo report that the lining bowl crew from the Weeeeked Ship Orleans was found after a patrol and search. Four survivors suffer severe frostbite and swelling while doctors expect others may be found as hopes remain high. The missing crew members are believed to have had some life-saving provisions onboard.
Fragmentary report from a court session describes a criminal matter with defendants Canty and Wis, an attempt to prove a dummy for the plaintiff’s son Walder Vande Act, and remarks by the judge on legal questions about evidence and representation. Names, places, and dates are garbled.
The Ulimaroa reports the chief officer Parker Winer and crew facing a near-disaster when the ship struck a reef near New Realand. A passenger, W. Stobertton, was saved after leaping from the vessel, as divers and crew worked through darkness to retrieve others. A presentation for Mr. Pasroch accompanies the incident.
A somnambulist fell from a pavilion and suffered serious injuries. Passersby aided him until a bystander, Atlee, helped carry him to water and then to the hospital for treatment.
Hobart reports say the Tasmanian Parliament opened with Governor’s Speech outlining government aims, while ministers faced questions over proposed constitutional measures. Details note retirement at Education Secretariat and a pending probate matter as the day progresses.
Mining reports from Lightning Ridge note lively opal activity with many buyers from adjacent states. Strong demand for valuable gems persists, while concerns over imitations rise as local operators push shipments from Peak Hill and Broken Hill.
A fragmented report from a local paper describes a controversial event at The Old Gap Inn involving administrative actions, a press scrutiny, and a forthcoming inquiry. It references Wave chee whit and an array of named individuals amid confusion and partial quotes.
A disputed proposal centers on opening a 2 mile through road from Nome Creek to Woolabra. The board weighs environmental and economic impact, noting fault lines with Woolabra district, and considers alternative routes.
A distressed report from Cooma notes outbreaks of scarlet fever with about 40 cases at Delag Partid and hospital concerns. Telegrams claim Phar Hie hospital was emptied, nurses are to be sent, and Coast Hospital staff dispatched to Poona along with Dr Whitt. Dr Wilts Natwines reports Alianla men ill and arrangements sought for nurse accommodation.
A nine week old baby Elisew Aras ironed died after breakfast on Maniuy aucmi. The mother carried the child home and found the infant with a neck wound the coroner has Mason ta formed to investigate.
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