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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 31, 1908
Page
3
Fragmented readout from a newspaper page includes disjointed mentions of products, prices, and various labeled items. The readable segments hint at a market or commercial listing with vegetables and consumer goods, interspersed with stray names and phrases. The overall coherence is low, but several proper nouns and numeric values appear amid the garbled text.
A fragmented Sydney market report notes varied commodities offered with twelve lots sold despite price fluctuations. Entries include downstream buyers and multiple firms such as Filswat Company, Bovter and Company, Walker Pererold, Wright Heaton, and Feemewan Whiskaid, with private sales and public consignments referenced and prices given for several items like Straw Chai and Water Melons.
During the height of the strike nearly 70 hotels on the Clarence and Richmond Rivers ran out of beer. Bottled beer sold at famine prices while whisky and wine dwindled. The Sophia Annerming carried a large beer cargo from Tooth and Company, easing the shortage with about 20 000 gallons delivered in two trips. Suppliers reported sufficient beer on the rivers for the region for now.
The American River and Company sought permission for an open air display at Hamgwen Park with a small admission charge. Alderman Goshen supported similar terms for Os born and Jordan, noting past events at Rush Cirters Tay Oval drew about 800 attendees. The matter was left to the Mayor and town clerk for action.
Mrs Thos Murray of Atkinson Street Liver pool New South Wales writes that Dr Shelfion's Magnetic Liniment is very beneficial for rheumatism and relieves pain. The letter claims it will relieve rheumatism lumbago lame back cures in a remarkably short time and mentions a best summer drink Invigo rating non intoxicating.
A deputation led by Mr. Gowen, M.L.A., urged the government to expand public works to employ hundreds of out of work. Speakers questioned Labor Bureau access, urged relief via works, and pressed for specific projects to keep men and some women employed while warning against creating false reliance. The Premier and officials defended the policy, noting limited capacity to employ all and stressing ongoing works programs and careful management to avoid encouraging laziness.
Bar silver in London quoted at 184 per ounce. Advertisement promotes Rogers Brothers cleaners at 181 Gard Street, Darling, Kurat, and Ti George Street, opposite New Railway Station, with a telephone number 196-e included.
The Special Local Option decision reduced license fees for Paddington venues including Sussex Arma Oxford Street and Britannia Hotel while orders set the expiry for several licenses. The court ruled that licenses for The Csychmao’s Arms and Glenmore Hotel must cease to exist ten years from September 1, 1907, with attendance required at the next meeting.
A large gum tree fell during the night near Foster's Valley, narrowly missing William Ryan and Harold Callan who were sheltering under a tarpaulin. A nearby man named Dominic Callen slept in a wagon, which was damaged by fallen branches, but he escaped uninjured.
The RACAL Bunt will perform a concert tomorrow at 3 0 with a program including Homage mare I Mulduingue burma Wagner Siderunmer Night's Dream entelssohn walt Reine des Cocare Waldtentell Retinlaren tes of Tehalkawaky arf Godfrey Tule Den Sernen Pootique Bricks Ride of the Valkyrie Wagner Hungarian Rhapsody The Seathed Ride Band
A Benefit Cycling Carnival will be held at Moore Park tonight with a full programme arranged by the Cyclists' Union. The event features the Half-mile Bicycle Championship heats in New South Wales and a bid to break Dunerly's record by W. Nattress. Special trams will run to the ground and the Newtown Brass Band will perform.
On motion of Mr Were Toleck Mr Ei wart Fancourd Stebel KC of the Victorian Bar was admitted this morning by Mr Justice Cobra to the Bar of the Supreme Court of New South Wales. Mitchell was called to the Bar in England in 1881 and later admitted to the Victoria bar. Barristers are admitted to the Supreme Court only by the Full Court or the Criminal Court, which constitutes the Supreme Court, though the Full Court can sit with one judge.
A crowded Sydney page preview describes the New Lyceum at Pallor with seating for 2600, renovated facilities, and a Saturday launch featuring Mr Spencer with a fresh repertoire. Details cover galleries, air cooling, carpeted aisles, and access improvements for patrons.
A council meeting records a dispute between the council clerk and the magistrate over treatment of a petitioner and the handling of a complaint about public staff. The dialogue covers duties, authority, and the request for inquiry into tavern conduct, with motions debated and carried by members including Aliar Ay Brown.
A penny weekly contest in the Woman's Budget offers a £100 prize for the winner who submits the most subscriptions by April 30. Consolation drives reward £3 each for entrants who do not win the main prize. The notice also mentions an industrial extension at 120 cost and a royal agricultural society appointment in New South Wales.
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