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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
3
A scrambled report on NSW wheat shows slow trading activity with erratic prices and weather influences. The piece mentions New South Wales farmers, international markets, and crop conditions affecting overall wheat confidence amid uncertain demand.
Fragmented OCR reveals a chaotic report on Sydney produce auctions with railway and market references. Mentions of Beitney Railway Conke and shifting lots, including lucerne and straw, suggest volatile pricing and inventory movements across multiple unnamed vendors and regions.
Local citizens led by W. Taylor meet the Minister of Works to press for a bridge at George's River and a tram link from Suitheasna to Croculla. Campaigners claim annual £1000 tolls, potential £200 extra annual cost, and national benefits from improving pop ulation access. Several representatives of SK. Grevensine urged bridge construction, while Mr. Lee noted traffic is seasonal and holidays dominate use. Public opposition and private funding questions loom as talks stall with no firm commitment.
A Tamworth inquiry followed the discovery of Fratarick James Wilvon’s body in the Pearl River on Tuesday. Constable Guposed traced leads to a crusting at Pest River and a passenger claim, while Senior-constable Rinelatt noted a railway ticket fragment for Tamworth to Sydney among the evidence. The suspect details include age around 40, wife insured for £220, and a preacher’s statement about the river bank, with police continuing to search for signs of foul play and awaiting the coroner’s verdict.
Multiple fire alarms hit Broken Hill with four roomed house at Brassigites owned by Mr Wallan occupied by Kontt. house and furniture valued £26 paid to New Zealand Office. A Sulphide Street blaze destroyed an unoccupied house owned by Mr A Sellars valued £50. A third alarm involved a rubbish heap on Bre Street.
Pit Son and Badbery Limlird report holding the estate of A A Dangar at Mookt Springr. Mares aged from four to seven years and geldings from four to seven years were sold. The sale featured Buy ere and Devt Kean, with all stock sold. The breed’s popularity showed in strong bids and good prices. Mares averaged £42 1s 9d and geldings £42, with54 head overall averaging £40.
Affected applicants seek permits for public wharf matters and reef works at the Seaboard port with council reviewing proposals for trade and coastal access. The report notes a three year extension for a shoreline project and lists officials handling the matter, urging timely completion.
A handled report describes an accidental shooting in Tamworth involving a ride crash and a collapsed trap setup. Judge witnesses recount a bloody scene with a rider injured, medical examiner notes accidental cause, and property valued at £700 linked to the case. Investigators cite no fatality after the incident.
A parliamentary debate centers on extending the line from Molong to Cumnock. Prominent figures discuss the project scope, cost, and potential industrial gains, with recommendations for survey and district-wide impact.
Extract from a memorandum for the State Treasurer to the Comptroller of the accounts criticizes the administration and argues against misusing credit and sinking funds. It questions whether funds appear real or genuine and warns against misstatements of revenue and cash.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a supposed cure and a scoreline 3-0. It references a wire mastresyen term and a garbled quote about a pad and fest, with unclear context or reliable details. The readable bits indicate a sports or medical misprint rather than a coherent report.
An advertisement-like notice promotes Pure Natural Aucal Kinetics as a cure for various ailments including stomach and bone issues. It claims strong spirit, anti pain effects, and a guarantee of relief with no charge for further information. The piece cites medical treatments and a private address, urging readers to request details.
The Cardinal will preside at a solemn rite at St Marie Cainearel on Sunday evening. Special funds will be raised during a sequence following the sermon. The event includes a procession and a musical program featuring Low Saspascwet and Coutirmacine at St Mary's Sharie North Sploey.
A naval wedding occurred aboard a large ship with Lieutenant Firbereod marrying Miss Doruihe Ruaaoit Feyach, daughter of Mr J. Tease-Ireueb of Aydees. The ceremony took place at Darling Point on the harbor, with notable attendees and naval officers present.
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