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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1908
Page
12
A jumbled OCR page lists late classified notices and ads for a Sydney market. It mixes funeral notices from Warringah Shire Brookdale Manly and Glebe with light entertainment and shop promotions. Several items mention fishing, sailing, dancing, and local business names. The text also advertises Wests Pictures and various products with prices and locations.
Sales by auction notice lists Suburban Properties at Rooms on October 4 at 3 by T Quinn and Co. Building Sites Karaville Estate Balmore on the Ground October 10 at 3 by H W Henning and Co. Land Terry's Hill Estate Roseville on the Ground October 24 at 3:30 by Slade and Brown Unredeemed Pledges at Pitt Street on October WW by John P Lister Pulling Lots Factory Estate Merrylands on the Ground Saturday next at 3 and Mundarrah Estate Coogee on Monday next at 3 by Arthur Rickard and Co.
Two British vessels, the Elginshire and the Clackmannanshire, sail to Sydney or Newcastle in ballast, a rare practice unlike French ships that circumnavigate with cargo. The article notes slack times in shipping and reports Newcastle coal exports totaling 70,323 tons, with 45,385 tons shipped abroad.
With the cricket season beginning the Evening News launches a splendid series of articles on the game. One per Saturday until completion, by noted exponents of the sport. Lilley writes on match-winning wicketkeeping, Poidevin on unorthodox value, Jessop on hitting, Knight on crowd-pulling players, Crawford on bowling, Tyldesley on the value of a stonewaller, plus pieces by Gordon Sidney and Harrison.
A Friday bowls match on Parliament House Green saw Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board rinks facing Parliament. The caretaker A Hunt kept the green in excellent order and the visitors won after a competitive game. Rinks and scores followed.
Private cables report copper closed in London at 27 pounds per ton with a small fall. Listings include British and Australian mines such as Chillagoe Mungana and Broken Hill South with varied buyer activity and prices. Sydney and Melbourne sales show numerous blocks and leads traded, while Adelaide notes maintenance gains and ongoing dredging outputs.
Late shipping list shows arrivals from Bellinger River North Coast Company ships to 274 and 150 tons with captains Andaracn and Mine, from Auckland and Japan via Newcastle. Departures include Derrigo for Coffs Harbour and Hy brands for Byron Bay, Melbourne, Port Macquarie, and London via ports. Bombala arrived at Erdney after a voyage from Townsville with rough seas noted.
Police report a robbery at Mrs C Moore's Woodward Avenue Strathfield. A thief entered through a front door left open and fled with jewellery and other items valued at over £20, including brooches a diamond ring and various trinkets while the family were at the rear of the house.
Melbourne scene records the death of Mrs. Jane Elizabeth Ruseel who, after long ill health, poured kerosene on her clothes in the Malvern yard and set them ablaze. A neighbor quickly extinguished the flames but she died in dreadful agony shortly after.
The Victoria Racing Club held its October meeting at Flemington with cloudy but pleasant weather and large attendance. Regret led early in the October Hurdle but Ballalaba won by three and a half lengths. Other events included the Paddock Handicap won by Bobby, the Hunters’ Steeplechase with Player taking the prize by twenty lengths, and the October Stakes where Pink Un defeated Tulkeroo and Desmond.
Brisbane October meeting reported fine weather and strong attendance. Notable results include LADY SMITH winning the THIAL HANDICAP after a length lead in 1 min 1 sec for 6 furlongs, PRINCE RUPERT taking the FLYING HANDICAP by a length in 1 min 1 sec, and MODEL winning the OCTOBER HANDICAP by a length in 1 min 12 sec. NOVICE HANDICAP saw PARMESAN defeat HENRY and LADY SMITH by a head. Queensl and Guineas led by FLAXEN, MACKAMOOR, and BARALLAN, all with close margins. WELTER HANDICAP won by BLUE STAR over POLE STAR and DISCRETION by two lengths in 1 min 30% sec. STAND HANDICAP lists TRAFALGAR, CARL DOUR, and MOLLUSO with a tight finish.
Auction at the Sydney Railway Goods Shed sees keen bidding despite very poor buyer turnout. Prices improve slightly on late rates with prime chaff at 6s 6d and good cuts at 6d to 8d per owt. Lucerne hay, rye straw, wheat, maize, potatoes, and Swede turnips sold well as consignors include Ellis and Company, H. M. Butter and Company, Dent and Perry, and others. Yard closed Monday.
The State Premier Mr Wade told Evening News reporters Lyne’s criticism of the Auditor-General and State Treasurer shows his lack of knowledge. Wade said Lyne’s meddling could lead to trouble, noting Vernon was not asked to report on the Commonwealth proposal and left Melbourne before proposals were tabled. The conference could handle the financial position.
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra under W Arundel Orchard will give a Thursday afternoon concert at 3 30 in the Town Hall Sydney. The program features Brahms Symphony in C minor and Wagner Parsifal Enchanted Garden music, with first performances in Sydney. The society aims to establish a permanent professional orchestra in Sydney. Tickets go on sale at Palings on Tuesday.
Fine generally with warmer inland and scattered cloud. Winds from the southwest and northerly. Ocean forecast shows moderate to rough seas between Leeuwin and New Zealand with squally westerlies off Tasmania. Synopsis notes frost on central and southern tablelands and slopes with one report of rain at Delegate.
London bound Orontes and Bremen bound Gneisenau depart from East Circular Quay and West Circular Quay respectively. Passenger lists show many named travelers aboard the Orontes with extensive cargo including lead, copper, hides, timber, pelts, and wool plus a long list of passengers and crew.
London reports the Danish Farmers Association to liquidate amid Albert frauds, with the organization stepping down as directors and winding up affairs. The move follows financial irregularities linked to a fraud case impacting the association.
Tramway notices announce resume of tourist car trips from Monday. Trams depart St James Road 2.10 pm on Mondays Wednesdays Fridays to La Perouse and Coogee, on Tuesdays and Thursdays to Bondi and Coogee, and from Erskine Street to South Head and Watson's Bay. Additional tram from Johnston Street to Abbotsford at 6:25 am on Sundays. Parade Monday blocks lines. trams rerouted to outside termini. Western suburbs and other routes adjust shunt points. Workmen’s fares canceled Monday. Bondi Junction service cancelled. Special runs to Agricultural Ground from 9.20 am and Racecourse from 4.50 am. First-class tram leaves Bridge Street at noon.
At Ballarat on Saturday the South street competitions awarded top honors in scripture reading with Nellie Lanyon of Ballarat first, Gertrude Holden and Reba James second, and Doris Besemeres and Annie Dilens honored. In under 13 reading, Annie Dilena of Creswick won, with Gladys Willams Creswick, Sylvia Louden Scarataly, and Azalea Collins Ballarat Bast named equal runners up.
The Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales will offer a £7 prize and £3 second for the best collective exhibit of crops grown under irrigation at the Royal Show next Easter. The request came from the Minister for Agriculture and was approved by the society council.
Public notices detail tram operations including eight hour day shifts, service cancellations, and route changes for Johnston street to Athetsfe and Bond Juction. Special services to Abbotefom, Balmain, Parramatta, Randwick Races, and Anandae lines are listed with start times and return fares. Tourist cars and revised Lilyfield operations begin October 4 with updated color codes and weekend schedules.
Applications filed for land parcels under the Property Act across multiple municipalities. Named applicants include Walter Jampeon Mor, Charles Trevillian Mor, Jim Ming, William Helizy, Frederrick Parnell Paul, Cherie Surman Pavel, William Fansford, Daniel and filemon Levey, and Arthur Goddard among others. Grants cover perches, sections, and adjoined properties with notes on diagrams and deadlines.
The Chief Secretary received a request for external hospital accommodation in Junee. A £1000 grant was suggested, with £2000 for a new building if approved. Residents urged private subscription to meet government needs, but Mr. Wood asked for reports before deciding, noting the sum was large and required further information.
The English mail via P O R.M.L.S. Mooltan due Mondis for early G P O. delivery. A Victorian MP's bid to delay federal capital site selection was defeated. Motor event spins available at Vittoria Park tomorrow and Monday 3 to 6 pm. Bathure to erect a South African War memorial cupola on Market Square costing around £550 to £000.
A mare Zellah fell at the third hurdle in the Second Hurdle Race at the Licensed Victuallers Meeting in Wagga on Thursday. Jockey W H Leech sustained a concussion and bruising, was unconscious after the fall, and remained in Wagen Hospital until today when slight improvement was noted.
Sir Josiah Symon flew into Sydney on Friday for private business and will depart this afternoon for Melbourne. He told an Evening News representative the stay would be short and that he hopes the Senate will settle the Federal Capital site in a way that pleases Sydney and New South Wales.
An advertisement touts Dr Sheldon’s discovery as the latest and best remedy, highlighting its availability at low prices of 1/6 and 3/-. It markets a quick, effective solution and urges readers to obtain the product for personal relief.
Auction notices for T Quinn and Company Ltd listing properties in Petersham Norwood street Stanmore Botany Road Darlington Darlinghurst and North Sydney. Items include cottages houses blocks land and dwellings with sale times and locations at 2 p m on Wednesday Mount Tet and nearby streets.
An old clipped advertisement for a Sydney dental practice promotes teeth extraction services. It mentions amalgam, unspecified scientific methods, and lists the address Opposite Q.V. Markets with Mackay as principal. The legible text hints at dental work available to patients, though many words are garbled.
An advisory note argues an aging man should reduce fatty foods and estrogenic substances to gain longevity. It praises a Wehter dietary step and recommends Nestle's Cocoa as a fat free option, claiming it contains no fatty substance in large amounts, especially suitable for elderly people.
Unredeemed pledges tied to Thetis are offered at public auction on 7 July 198? items include watches rings jewelry settings and various personal effects. The listing catalogs numerous items with partial descriptions and references to Albert and other owners, indicating a comprehensive estate sale of garments household goods and valuables.
A brief, garbled OCR fragment notes an incident involving pineapple stock and an ordered item. Names, places, and clear details are missing, but the event appears to concern a stock or inventory matter labeled with the term pineapple and an order reference. Further readable context is unavailable.
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