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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 06, 1908

Page

5

Increased Surf Bath Accommodation Urged By Government

A large deputation from surf bathing clubs urged the government to provide or fund added facilities at beaches from Port Jackson north and south. Ministers pledged sympathetic action, noting life saving and traffic benefits, and promised to study needs and consider grants to sites like Manly Coogee and Bondi to ensure safe, orderly access.

Arthur Maroubra Bronte Manly Ooslow M.L.A Sydney Bonner Connelly Aldertoan Quirk Barrenjoey Donegan Surf Bathers' Association Askeil Cooper Randwick Barracluff Waverley Rolph Surf Bathers Assortation Stalston Warringah Shire Thorpe Maroubra Surf Club Bestri Onslow Moore Powndm Chillings Penes Loce Marty Bond Coogee

Wallabies face Glamorgan in crucial fourth tour match

The Australian Rugby Union team meets Glamorgan County in a challenging fourth match of the tour. Past meetings include a 1905 All Blacks win over Glamorgan and South Africans defeating Glamorgan in 1806, with speculation on New South Wales forwards and potential reinforcements tonight at Bligh Street rooms in Sydney.

Glamorgan All Blacks Wallabies J. L. Willams R. A. Gibbs J. F. Williams Glamorgann New South Wales Rugby Union Murnin Burge Flanagan Council of the Union Bligh Street Sydney McMahon

Sydney Wool Sales Open With Full Attendance at Royal Exchange

The Sydney wool season opened with weekly auctions at the Royal Exchange Rooms Bridge Street. Buyers from world reading houses arrived in Sydney by ship, three catalogues totaling 74 bales, 344 bales, and 1,755 bales were offered. The first brokers on the roster, including New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company and Harrison Jones and Devlin, secured firm demand for good wools especially well drawn shafty combings, with scoureds weaker and most inferior lots falling. The highest greasy price reached 10s 9d and scoureds 19s 15d.

Sydney Royal Exchange Rooms Bridge-Street New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited Harrison, Jones, and Devylin, Limited Pastoral Finance Associat Tantaee As and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited

London wool sales firm market for merino greasies

The Co operative Wool and Produce Company reports a very firm market in London for merino greasies. Prices for good descriptions are unchanged, while inferior and faulty types average from par to per cent lower than the last series. Superior crossbreds are unchanged, but inferior sorts fall about 5 per cent from the previous close.

Co-operative Wool and Produce Company, Limited London

Illness of Mr Austin Chapman in Melbourne Parliament

Melbourne reports Mr Austin Chapman Minister for Customs fell ill in the House of Representatives and shows slight or no improvement. Doctors warn that heart weakness and nerve troubles risk serious results from any business, ordering two months rest. Other Ministers will handle departmental duties during his absence.

Melbourne A. Chapman Customs House of Representatives

Ballarat Competitions Awards Listed in Tuesday Session

Ballarat Tuesday results from the South street competitions show May Powell winning under 16 reciting with 82 points, tied with Jean Robertsos of South Australia for first place. Other Ballarat winners include Rosemeres and Drusa Schmidt with 78 points, while Gladys Williams and Mary Roberta share 77 points for a bon. mention.

Ballarat Hecitation May Powell Jean Robertsos South Australia Rosemeres Drusa Schmidt Gladys Williams Mary Roberta Creswick Fireline Douglas Newcastle Blale Hell Abbotsford

Late Shipping Arrivals and Departures Across Coastal Routes

October ship movements list arrivals from Brisbane Moruya Camden Haven and Camden Haven to New South Wales while departures include training ships and vessels bound for Newcastle Portland Portland and London. crews listed and agents noted with company names and ports of origin. Several vessels report arrivals from Vancouver Sydney and Tasmania with mixed cargo and tonnages.

Whakearua Felgats Brisbane Treer and Company Moruya Swanson South Coast Tilawarra and South Coast Company Coffs Harbor Port Caroline Newcastle Newcaatia Camden Haven Eden Rmls Manuka Vancoover Vine Sydney Queenscliff Casins Portland Adelaide Yarra John Lewis Ketch Tasmania Mazere Waited Kingdom Patroclus London Jervia Hay Hillerneds A.m. Green Cape Winfield I Om

Tramway Troubles Continued Testimony on Special Officers

Richard Simmons defended the special officer system amid tramway tensions. Witnesses like Charles James Bray and John Leslie Chambers described ticket mixups, dismissals, and the strain of espionage on conductors, with disputes over penalties and loyalty to union and department, as strike actions and inquiries continued.

Richard Simmons Wallace Bay Jt Etriky Way & Tigerous Lamb Croucher Charles James Bray Botany Line North Shore Newtown Leichhardt Sydney MacLaurin Johnson Garries Scheol

Kicked by a Horse in Marrabri Morning Accident

A boy employed by Newtown dairyman Mr Ladlow was kicked by a horse while walking to milk the cows. The animal struck with both hind legs, smashing the lad’s jaws and breaking teeth, with other serious facial injuries reported.

Marrabri Ladlow Newtown

Peel River Estate Ready for Selection in January

Tamworth Tweadmy reports the Nocal Lands Office has decreed that 10 100 acres of the Peel River Estate, to be resumed by government, must be ready for selection during the first week in January. Five surveyors will start next week surveying the land into suitable farming areas.

Tamworth Nocal Lands Office Peel River

Water flow found in Pilliga Scrub bore project

In Pilliga Scrub Narrabri on Tuesday the contractor completed three shallow bores and struck a magnificent water flow at 200 feet. The government inspector pumped steam to test capacity, achieving 600 gallons per hour easily, suggesting water can be obtained across the section.

Narrabri Pilliga

Tommy Burns at Cooma Hospital Demonstration

Cooma reports preparations for a hospital demonstration tomorrow. Tommy Buros, the world boxing champion, will participate before leaving tomorrow afternoon by train for Zaamania to fulfill an engagement.

Cooma Tommy Buros Zaamania

Victoria Park Races Opens With Record Pony Crowds

Weather fine as Victoria Park Club opens its new grass track drawing a record pony meeting crowd. FLYING HANDICAP winner Glitter ridden by Sir and Lady Isabel second. Reola and Dansouse dispute betting. FOURTEEN-ONE HANDICAP won by three lengths with Batting odds 2 to 1 against Smoodger. MAIDEN HANDICAP won by Fern Villa over Dalmeny Dell. Master Simmer led a large field. Time records and multiple runners listed.

Victoria Park Club Glitter Griffend Lady Isabel Warner Reola Noreon Kitty Merv Will Manton Dansouse Ruatamata Iries Voll Saucy Kate Viele Cup Whisper the Earl Brown Spec Alles Rustamata Norcot Bride's Well Bsignorina Williams Irene Dove Little Fellow Gib Husgelly Thespans Malahide Hipbah Game Lass Smondger Eucharite May Mora Lord Dudley Smoodger Lisboring Lass Lice Fellow Jengum Time Imintseo Fern Villa Walsh Dalmeny Dell Simmer Bindon Buena Salient Flora Belfield Lovye Tip-Top King Mark Viceroy Shootnx Star Friendship Ash Carbinella Adair Cardigan Lady Regain Pickles Herjit Tani Puello Confusion Stage Light Bonnie Boy Dorrie Steppingstone Master Simmer Ferm Villa Dalmeny Bell Boi Aer

Motor Car Handicap at Victoria Park Racecourse

At Victoria Park Racecourse this afternoon a motor car handicap for a trophy worth 100 guineas was run on a five mile cinder track. First heat featured Gorden Dixson with a 33 hp Talbot and Smin Gisee Dehind as a competitor. Second heat saw E Jerrard's 13 hp Talbot and E Faugel's Berliet among the entrants.

Victoria Park Gorden Dixson Talbot Smin Gisee Oneness Turner H.p. Lizaire Maudin E. BR. Jerrard Jmin E. Faugel Berliet Tengo Hebind

Captain's Cabin Hearing Ends in Dismissal Over Assault Claim

The Water Pelloe Court heard the case against Captain Benre Pike 35 master mariner of the Ruste for assaulting Eldney Anning master of the Ruste on October 2. Pike claimed self defense after Anning struck him over a bonus dispute with the White Star line. Magistrate Payton dismissed the case, finding the accused account more probable.

Cberge Egtinet Ceree Benre Pike Mariner Eldney Anning Ruste G W. Shroder Messrs Sly and Ressell Pickburn Messrs. Berling and Simpson Pike Adelaids Steamship Company Tarcoola Anning Runk White Star Company Rusie Captain Anning White Star Lee Rouse Dalgety and Company Mr. Payton

Startling Statement Shocks Postal Commission Session

Melbourne reports the Postal Commission resumed evidence seeking a ten year forward development staff. Hesketh argues Eastern cable rate policy and subsidy relevance while Webster MP accuses the department of hurried promotions to dodge findings. Commission plans to brief Postmaster General Mauger tomorrow.

Melbourne Postal Commission Hesketh Pacific Postal Department Webster M.P

Wollongong Farmer Robbed of 18 Pounds at Court

In Wollongong on Sunday David Carney was committed for trial on a charge of stealing 18 pounds from farmer James Barr. He allegedly drove to the farm in a shanty while the family milking, with the money meant to pay rent.

Wollongong David Carney James Barr Outhy

Charge of Extortion Trials in Coringle Station Case

In Wagga the local Circuit Court heard Alfred Massey John Riley Annie Goode and Harriet Goode charged with conspiring to defraud Alexander Phat of sums at Coringle Station near Crookwell on May 4. Prosecution alleges Massey obtained 500 pounds Riley 100 pounds and the Goode women 39 pounds each through false statements. The case detailed family distress and alleged discussions to publish apologies or payments to settle disputes.

Wagga Tris Pring Alfred Jamon Massey John Bartholomew Riley Annie Goode Harriet Goode Lex Ander Phat Coriigle Station Crookwell H. B. Bignolid E.R. Abigail Massey J. R. Gannon Riley Alexander Phall Sydney Mareni Beavily Winots Gouthern Coriagle Miss Irfield Mr. Phall Harriet Gooda Bsore Riler Mrs. Phall Harriet Goote Masner Riley Ena Mary Jane Parker Phall Mies Loofield Ther Masser Phail Hall Phaibalne Clancy Alfred James Massey Gooden Coringh Mre Parker

Public Works Tenders Opened for Multiple NSW Projects

Tender Board opens bids for pump well engine house water supply extensions and reticulation at Dubbo along with repairs at Grafton public school and tramway work from Crowne street to Phillip street. Reports due on several sites including Narran public school drainage and Mosman teacher residence conversion. Lowest bids listed for select items.

Public Works Department Dubbo Grafton Crowne Street Baptial-street Phillip-street Epping J. P. Gibran Lowees Petersham Brown and Moffett Parkes Narran G. W. Casburn Weatherboard Gerringong A. Johnston Avot River Charity Rocky Falls Lingo Creeks Gloutestar Taree North Coast Railway Tenlers R. ZL Berutton and Company, Limited Jowes Mosman A. Eaton Mead Lowest Rifle Range Flemington John Fenlon Beeswood Wilcannia Malparinka Parragundy Hore Parragundy Gemville Tank Gemville Nullucwut Cobar Hourke Kenmare Bourke Hungerford Myalia Tank Silverton Wiinamnia

Carruthers Named to New South Wales Council

Sir Joseph Carruthers has been appointed to the New South Wales Resistative Council. The confirmation came at a meeting of the Executive Council this afternoon.

Joseph Carruthers New South Wales Resistative Council Executive Council

Gentlemen's Summer Underwear Opens New Textures

All Wool Underwear is essential in hot weather and must be fine textured and well made for comfort. Farmer's Underwear from English manufacturers meets this demand with New Summer Textures now opened. Sizes 40 42 13 6 45 50 inches with full stocks in India Gauze Balbriggan Fancy Silk Mixtures and Silk. Sterling values and moderate prices.

India

Copper and lead prices buoy London and Sydney markets

Private cables show London spot lead at £128 per ton with copper around £59 to £64, while Sydney traders note copper stocks firm amid a lead and copper recovery. Closing lists name Break Hill, Chillagoe, North Broken Hill, South Blocks, and other miners with varied bids and sales in Australia and Britain.

London Beyer Broken Hill Proprietary Broken Hill South South Blocks North Broken Hi Mount Elliott Chillagos Con Mangana Boulder Main Reef Pingall Associated W.A Associated Northern Hannon Star Boulder South Africa Sydney Chaffer Adelaide O.K M’'Gregor Chillagoe Britteb Ford North Broken Hill Duyer Pati Duckland River Sox Turon Loz Ovens Valley New Zealand Insurance Silverton Mount Molloy Gilmore Tin Hillerove M'Gregor Perpetual Harmen Central Ditts O.K. Copper Chillagor Hannan Star Oali— Commercial Bank of Sydney Valecan Tin Sydney Hydraulic North Bull Coal Sandstone Hillgrove Occidental Baker's Creek Columbia Mungana Colonial Sugar Refining Commercial Bank of Sydney North Coast Steam Prean Foot and Tee Wallsend Harden Central Feon Australian Gaslight Islid Balmain New Ferry Harden Central Junction North Adelatior Burnt Creek Gentral Plateau Gold Fields Consolidated Long Tunnel Black Range Marvel Loch

Inquest Opens Into Mannix Death at Heddon Greta

The inquest into Timothy Mannix's death at Heddon Greta resumed. Witnesses described Mannix as peaceful and not prone to conflict, noting a recent quarrel with James and Abed Currie after a night of drinking. Mannix was found unconscious after a struggle on the road, authorities reporting a severe fall. Alfred Currie gave water to Mannix as he lay unresponsive. James Currie appeared to have suffered a facial blow. Mr. H. A. Hunt, Commonwealth Meteorological, also attended the Hamburg conference and planned a London visit to Kew Observatory.

Acer Heddon Greta James Abed Currie Curries Hartley Mannit Teft Alfred Currie Mannie James Currie Me. H. A. Hunt Commonwealth Metteor Hamburg London Kew Observatory

Collision on Pitt Street Involving Tram And Mail Car

A sensational accident occurred on Pitt Street opposite Farmers and Company premises this afternoon. A Crown Street tram collided with a mail car driven by Walter Weigh, injuring the driver and tearing through the tram’s iron framework. The horse was knocked down but survived with minor injuries, and no one aboard was seriously hurt despite widespread alarm.

Pitt-street Farmer and Companys Premisee Walter Weigh Wright le Central Railway Station General Pot Office Varmera Tfwee Oret Collinian Bed & Barrow

Gloucester Licensing Court Closes Seven Hotels

Gloucester Special Licensing Court orders seven hotels closed including M'Cartney's Taree Hotel Borham's Hotel Ward's River Commercial Hotel Tinonee and others with closure dates from January 1 and September 10 17s 15 months. Also notes Arthur Eyles 28 carter jailed six months for stealing a government item.

Gloucester Licensing Court Tarer Gloucester Arthur Eyles Carter Central Police Court Commonwealth

Advertisements Received Too Late for Classification

A collection of late notices and public announcements appears alongside ads for various goods. The items include a death notice for Wertgarten Weetgarth, a special meeting notice at Chambers Pitt Street, and several promotional notices from merchants and societies.

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Sons OF the Surf Great Britain Council Bradford Northern Bradford Gunn Wigan Dechan Connell Walton Hull Gunnis Ward Rome Davies Castleford Hinchelife Brighoves Inter Neil Cluderay Davison Schofield Surman Brear Hoberts F. Wilson Wilson Bradford Sholl Mans Staincliffe Haley Rees Feather Mitchell Wiltman Birstall Fred Holmes Tim Sydney Wool Sales London Wool Sales Austin Chapman Peel River Estate Tommy Burns Motor Car Racing the Postal Commission Sir Joseph Carruthers Cobar Stock Exchange Timothy Mannix West Maitland Tussaay Muiser Weetgarth Helena” Canmrphettiows George Mer Woertgerth Smott Pitt-Atreet M. McIlmath John Neveridak, JP Sydney Arends Guren Paris & Bash Willlamsas Ada Crossley Jonn Tabrrison Hamilton Earle Leon Sametini Vintinies Penncy Grainger West Catatigti & Arius DE Groan's Vics-Regal Ergland Howe Escland Etdnet
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