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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
8
Voice of the People letter argues against taxing unimproved land value. It explains how a 4d in the pound tax devalues land, worsens mortgage security, and depresses values for owners and developers, using a Sydney actuarial reference and an example of a £1900 property.
May 7 arrivals include Pilbarra 63 tons Captain Ward from New castle and Buns Philp and Co agents Yulgibar 7 tons Captain Beach from Macleay River North Coast 5 N Company May 3 Kanowna 72 tons Captain Wall from West Australian Ports via Adelaide and Melbourne Burns Philp and Co agents Archer 5 8 tons Captain Walker from New Castle M and H R 3 8 Company agents Zealaniia 771 tons Captain Bentley from Hobart Mon Company sgenis Indraghirtis 27 tons Captain Wilkes from Newcastle N and H A 8 3 Company Limited agents Newcastle 151 tons Captain Thompson from Newcastle N and H B S and Co agents Myra Fril j 20 ton Captain Downie from South Australia Scot Fall and Co mpay agents Kempsey 3 30 tons Captain Bishop from Eden Tiawars and 8 C Company Departures May 2 Knight Errant for Bombay Tiarwon for Melbourne via Newesstle Fiona for Fili via Newcastle Koovong for Adelaide via Newcastle Whiatipura for Launceston via Eden
Her Excellency Lady Northcote hosted a delightful children's fancy dress party at Government House Sydney. Young guests in fairy tale and nursery rhyme costumes paraded in the ballroom, with dancing, a Punch and Judy show, verandah amusements, and treats. Notable attendees included Lady Poore, Lady Darley, Captain Wilson, and many others. many children depicted figures from Snow White to Cinderella, Robin Hood, and Alibaba.
Mining notes report J Collins starting smelting at Cur Fawang Breter. A rich gold reef found near Sutton by F Butts and R Cartwright on private land. Araluen shows five dredges running with Parson's and Company reporting favorable results. Steam shovel work to begin soon with machinery being prepared. Hassall and Mackellar's Major's Creek battery has ample water. Free gold yield from Stuart and party's 100 tons amounts to just over 0.1 oz per ton. Mount Hope consignments and other yields are described with small returns. Dredge and battery activities forecast higher profits as operations expand.
The Stanoum Lode Company crushed over Mi long of stone with trial efforts at Cow Flat and Torrington. Tin yielded near 20 tons total with the Stan pum dredge running on a single shift for five weeks washing nearly 7 tons. Some alluvial elwima show good tin at Wet Flat while buyers bid about £50 per ton, others £41.
Operations at principal properties proceed briskly with new healing appliances aiding development. Homeward Bound reports long struck sulphide ore deepening, Barrier shaft sinking advances, and a 50 000 pound ore estimate from a 185 foot long chute. Pine Ridge syndicate formed to work Doyle prospects. Golden Fleece reefs yield stone, True Blue 2200ft level connects with 1100ft winze, and overall output expected to rise.
A Western Sydney group petitioned the Chief Commissioner to restore Homebush as the first stop on the 5.43 p.m. Sydney to Penrith service after timetable changes. The letter notes overcrowding after the Strathfield stop was added, with cars filled by both first and second class passengers and a growing burden on western commuters.
Chaos marks Empire Day as Sydney telegraphists learn that staff will be identified by departmental cypher rather than birth names. Names like Alfred Deakin become D RL and Bruce Smith becomes B sts. Fingerprints may follow, with ink samples planned to stamp messages and unite workers under a single system.
Mr C C Churchill Tucker calls for sturdy railings around the cliff and vantage points near South Head to protect crowds awaiting the American Fleet’s entry into the harbor. Decency proposes strict orders to stop sweeping dirt into streets before the fleet arrival and after, noting the recurring habit in Oxford Street and sidewalks.
An early note extols Pears Soap as the one perfect skin soap praised by Lavertsee and leading Queens of Society and Beauty. The fragment hints at widespread endorsement among fashionable circles.
A NSW Tourist Department official, Percy Hunter, outlines Australia's plan to attract more visitors. He cites botanical transformation on the Riviera, diverse coastal attractions from Victoria to Queensland, and landmark sites like Jenolan Caves and Kosciuszko. The aim is to divert traffic via a Pacific route, promote joint campaigns with Honolulu and New Zealand, and open tours from New York.
Mariners report arrivals and departures with steamers Matatua Wairuna Monowai Jessie Burna Indradewi and others. Port Adelaide dock plans discussed by Adelaide Marine Board with cost estimates and alternative designs. Outer Harbor records set by the Cunard liner Cupie with large wheat and wool cargoes and wharf revenue notes. Kumano Maru bound for Sydney Melbourne via Terneville and Brisbane with cargo and mail.
Miss Madge MIntosh sustains stage range in Sardou's Fedora at the Criterion Theatre. She portrays the Princess Fedora with striking distinctness alongside Harcourt Beatty as Lorla Spanoff and Gaston Morevale as the Comte de Sirlex. Supporting roles include Maggie Knight and Tom Cannam. A matinee is scheduled this afternoon with proceeds aiding the Sydney Day Nursing Association.
Mr William Taylor recently elected for St George in the Legislative Assembly was hosted at Bau man s Caf t Pin street city by Merchants and brokers of Sussex street. Mr Georges W Bryandt presided over about 80 guests who praised his unswerving business zeal and courage. Taylor said events after the late election pushed him to enter politics and he would support the Liberal Government.
A Glebe reader from Stirling Street NSW reports her husband’s winter chest cold clearing after using Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery. The ad touts the medicine as unrivaled for chest complaints and lung troubles. It also notes unrelated items about influenza cures and a June 23 valuation appeal hearing at Renfrew Police Court.
Classified items include notices about William Hunt seeking heirs in Manchester, an address for Peter A Ward Paterson New Jersey, and references to dressmakers and milliners on Oxford Street. Mentions a Rogers Bros clothing shop, and Henderson’s Honey Kisses candies.
A Wednesday night death followed a brief illness for the wife of Rev N D Herring, vicar of St Peter's Church of England, Broken Hill. Also reported: Parliament retains a 20 percent duty on church stained glass. Senate preferred duty-free. The Town and Country Journal offers photography guidance. F Cornthwaite named licensing magistrate for Milparinka. successors named for Kempsey and Nambucca licensing courts.
The RA A. Band performs in Hyde Park tomorrow at 3 pm with a programme including The Great Divide Overture Herman Grieg Spanish waltz Belles of Seville La Traviata and selections from Forest Echoes and Gottenberg The ad also promotes tonic pills and a winter drink with health claims.
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