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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1908
Page
3
The readable fragment discusses NSW wheat crops with mentions of weather effects and market factors. It references farmers awaiting pay and payment timing, and includes scattered notes on crop conditions, pricing, and potential sales, all within a disrupted OCR passage.
The notice lists Lindier Walker and Company and Permewan Wrisht and Company along with A M Dermott as wholesale agents. It mentions various consignors and buyers, auction sales of live stock, and daily sales at Prescott with street addresses and names such as Fraser See Wholesale Agents and Chadd.
Report from the JeLanide ig notes widespread unrest among native laborers and white residents near Star shaft Group as traders push new taxes and land concessions. Observers warn of forced labor and protests seeking independence, while authorities debate tariffs and governance.
V L Solomon died this morning aged 81 in Adelaide Tyseley area. He served in the Northern Territory South Australia parliament and was elected to the House of Representatives at the first federal election. He was premier for several governments and a long time member of the Joint Conservation Service.
An open air band performance in the Botanic Garden is planned for March afternoon. The Military Band and a Vocal group will perform a varied program including The Ambatender, Vienna pieces, and The Merry Widow. Musicians Glova Peli and Gunn Ellenberg are listed among performers, with selections like Gold and Short and The Post Horn featured in the lineup.
At the Bathurst Circuit Court Jugs Simpson reported on prisoners convicted last week. Albert Beckett was found guilty of stealing money and various articles from Alfred Campbell at Cowra and was sent to Goulburn Gaol for nine months. Justin Claude Hilder, a journalist, was found guilty on two charges of passing valueless cheques to a Mount Druitt hotelkeeper and received nine months on each charge, with cumulative sentences. Colin Cowper pleaded guilty to two charges of horse stealing and was sentenced to 16 years in Parramatta Gaol. A prior convicted habitual criminal, Priv Ponor, had three previous horse stealing convictions. the judge noted the Crown should have declared him an habitual criminal if they had pursued it.
The Sydney Woolbuyers Association endorses the use of improved wool packs to prevent damage from inferior packs. Buyers urge adoption of closely woven, smooth jute packs and request widest publicity. Specimens were inspected at Winchcombe Carsom and Company Wool Stores Hermon for growers to view.
An old advertorial promotes Zam-Buk as a pure herbal skin cure and healer. It claims the product soothes, antiseptic, and speeds healing of skin eruptions while promising renewed skin health and elimination of impurities. Also touts a wire mattress ad concluding the piece.
A detailed report from the Nawhorsi Hilly Association notes Lt. Thikia secretary and the National Rifle Assembly at Barnwick Hill on Saturday. About 115 men competed in individual events with strong results and praise for the new shooting standards and target plans.
The North Coast Railway invites tenders for the third section from Glowvester to Taree. The 42 mile route includes major works such as river and bridge construction and two quays. Tenderers will have twelve months to submit offers with work expected to attract multiple bidders.
Dispute over Murray River water agreement surfaces with parties denying revisions. Officials discuss entitlement, distribution, and potential supply limits as authorities prepare to enforce terms under the existing accord. Strong entities include South Australia and Victoria in a tense regional water contention.
A Bathurst constable was assaulted during a disturbance at a rainy hour near the police station. Witnesses and hospital charts note a struggle lasting minutes as the attacker, later identified as Alfred Simmons, was restrained. The case proceeds in court the following morning with statements about the assailant’s demeanor and intent.
Miss Katharine Goodson will present her first appearance in Sydney at the Tien Wall Siew Kachacine Goodsar will perform a grand recital with a programme including Sonata in A minor Brahms Beethovens pieces and Chopin works. A garden home fire in Botany caused alterations in Manning River schedule for a boat service to Hobart and a steamer, Hornby Orange, was damaged after a stranding near Prasklin Island months ago.
The town pursues a widening of Higabeib street to improve traffic flow and safety. Town Clerk plans outline project phases, funding, and contractor involvement while noting public inquiries and anticipated start dates and costs. The effort targets better access along Jone Street and nearby avenues, with city officials seeking cost savings through cross-overs and related upgrades.
A runaway horse roamed the city striking cabman Zahn Aneti2 and several bystanders. The cabman suffered a sprained ankle and was taken to hospital with injuries. The horse crashed into a street carriage, prompting emergency care and observation at Sitney Floaphal before transport to Siehaat Thy for further treatment.
In a damaged OCR fragment, a vessel named the Ebin is described going ashore on June 7, 1097, with crew and onlookers reporting a smashed condition and limited signs of movement. The text mentions traders, a mill, and German builders, but exact details remain unclear.
A chaotic bicycle race incident left riders injured as crashes and equipment failures disrupted the event. One rider sustained internal injuries, while others suffered cuts and scalp wounds. officials reported a rider injury to be carefully monitored as medical staff tended the scene.
A troubled hearing described a 19th century style incident in which a woman with a baby allegedly stole items valued as clothing and money from Bayview near Globe Point. The accused faced sentencing including a month in jail, fines, and probation modification as the court weighed the offense and conditions.
The Sydney Chamber of Commerce was informed that alterations to the timetable for the local mail train will be implemented. Officials expect better tram service distribution as a result of the change.
M A J Blots of West Wyalong disputes the Evening News report about a fire at Meadowbank Company Depot noting the blaze started elsewhere and contradicting the paper’s account. The letter also mentions a fish shop door near the depot and advertises Dr Shelidan's new cough cold and consumption remedy at 1/8.
A rugged report describes a mining region near Mount Werong with intense activity and safety restrictions. Engineers discuss extraction plans and environmental concerns while authorities enforce controls on access and operations amid industry tension.
Fragmented OCR text shows a list of odd Christian names and likely misspelled surnames. The noisy source mentions Terabe, Hagkiy Lon, Maria, Eberard, Wille, Newdlnstiteher DATs, and Tank Fishersert among scattered tokens. The item appears as a jokey name parade column or misread ledger snippet.
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