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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 11, 1908
Page
6
An unusually fragmented account from Sydney reports a morning sale of farm produce, with buyers and vendors among local merchants and producers. The scene includes references to Abney, Gray and Co, and other named entities, noting prices, consignments, and anticipated demand across stations and markets.
In Industrial Court this morning Mr J Duracksurstary for the Amalgamated Jasmeysegallots Union of New South Walsh referred the dispute to the mages board. Master Tattors Association argued by Mr Sehrader, Warchindemen's Association by Mr Sly and Haasedl, and Wholesale Clothine Manufacturers by Mr F Weer Horns. Judge Hepdon granted the application. Sir Joseph Jont Duveen, head of the art dealers firm in Santos, has died. he presented Sargear's portrait to the Tate Gallery and helped fund a new wing at the British National Gallery.
A magistrate led an inquiry into the Moree fire origin with witnesses including S. Cooper, a nurse, and J. Walker, a carpenter. No decisive cause or misconduct was found, and the inquiry ended without a clear resolution despite extensive testimony and financial considerations for insurers and fire authorities.
In a morning session on the Industrial Court, officials including Heydon and Kelynack urged forming a wages board for shop assistants and clerical workers across New South Wales. Aboard proposals covered grocers and pharmacists, with debate over whether chemists fell under shop provisions. The judge indicated limited doubt but required more material before ruling. A chemists board for the state was also recommended. The Sydney Regatta Committee visited the Pacific Ocean and awarded gold medals to Captain Charkin and Mr C Misia. The barque Lama was chartered to carry cargo to Samoa. In Campsie, a verdict favored the claimant for money owed on cottage erection.
An advertisement describes a treatment called Natural Rural Kinetics for deafness alleged to restore hearing after years of failure. It cites testimonials from Mr D Lindsay of 12 Bari Water-road Sydney and urges readers to contact the Natureat Rural Kinetics Association Dept. 17 for details and samples.
A scrambled report traces Italian, British, and American nobility in a high profile union. It details Katherine Biking allegedly stepping toward a royal princess title, a planned alliance with a duke, and various exiled or distant noble matches while noting opposition from royal circles and jurisdictional hurdles across Rome, London, and New York.
Fragmentary OCR recalls a brutal husband case with assault on a woman and a 21 day sentence. It mentions a witness, a car incident, and a tainted treasury matter, interwoven with stray lines about a tourist trip and political remarks by Sir John Forrest. The garbled text mixes legal, travel, and political references without clear coherence.
A damaged report from a furniture trade meeting at Hodhey Traiden Hall outlines discussion on forming a Furniture Trade Federation. The group considers addressing Chinese labor, wage relations, and factory conditions while planning a joint deputation with the Labour department to press reforms in the furniture industry. The union notes brisk overall activity with two branches facing shortages, and a broader push to consolidate the trade under a federation.
A Waterview Bay collision report misstates the vessels involved. The steamers New Gisale and Josefa were cited, with Whit mislocated at Mort’s Dock, then corrected as lying at the wharf before moving across the bay. The account notes confusion and updates on the sequence of events surrounding the incident.
Oddities mark a local fishing day with mixed reports of catches and a few standout names. Observers note perch and trout catches, with mentions of participants and a weather impact on efforts.
Historical sale during a midweek auction in Wagga, Victoria. The Sandy Creek Estate spans about 15,240 acres with multiple parcels described as farms near Uracgaincy Ths Sitendaney, including blocks with various acreages and values around five pounds per acre. Buyers listed include Allen Snederass, Midran Watson, and J Miller MLA, with several blocks described and some interest noted in the market. The auction proceeded with slow bidding and multiple parcels moving at modest pace, reflecting land values and regional demand.
Bathurst hosted a joint program at School of Arts Hall featuring essays and verse reading. Judges awarded points across entries including Original Tale, Paper, and Prose, with notable performers like A Bertram Fluien and J Leslie among the top scorers. results listed for boys and girls groups.
A large gathering of industry workers met at 9 Tredre Tall on Thursday night to discuss forming a union and choosing representatives to engage with the criminal court over control of the industry and precautionary measures. The meeting was opened by Mr. J Winehead and attended by leaders including Mr. Enyih, We. Herfadine, and PL Caran, with Mrs Tacx Relay among those present. The aim was to organize and select members to act for all workers.
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