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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1908
Page
5
A fragmented shipping list mentions vessels, captains, and routes. Includes references to Cairns, New Zealand ports, Auckland, Port Pine, and various limited companies with departures in October. Some ship names and captains are partially legible, indicating departures and cargo routes on sea lanes and coastal services.
The report lists arrivals and departures of steamers to Sydney Hobart Wellington and New Zealand ports, with vessels like Rockineh and The Kinamive Tinwrice, plus the Canadian route's appeal. It covers search efforts for overdue ships, and Fremantle and Melbourne passenger movements including many named passengers and officials.
In olden days the Call of Yan drew people to Bacchus summering but now Pan calls as summer necssities emerge. The pipes of the little gods entice crowds to seaside or mountains, promising a season of festive preparations and lively outings.
A catalog listing various ladies and mens bathing costumes in multiple fabrics and colors. It describes stockinettes, knit styles, sailor collars, short sleeves, trims, and color options with prices and sizes for women and men. Includes navy blue, black, green, and red ensembles with descriptions of material weights and necklines.
A catalog style notice lists white muslin costumes with lace and embroidery, colored linen outfits, tallermante coats and skirts, special Stellian Dust Cloaks with trimmed braids, black chiffon and sunray skirts, wool sweaters, striped lounge sets, brown crash pants and two piece crash suits. Prices range from 4/ to 23/11 with various colors and sizes.
Randwick Council hears auditor Mr. R. W. Jones condemn the regulation 405 based system for half year accounts. He says the new method is overly complex and largely useless, calling for plain balance sheets showing total receipts and expenditures with assets and liabilities for clear ratepayer understanding.
London pro duction of Diana of Dobson's a romantic comedy with a mission opens at Theatre Royal Grat time in Australia. Diana travels from Dobson's drapery to a Swiss hotel then the Thames Embankment, gaining independence and a suitor before reconciliation and a happy ending.
North Sydney Council considered a request from the J West Bowling Club to extend the bowling green 41 feet south of the present enclosure at Leonardo Park. A report from the healths committee recommended refusing the request, suggesting the fountain area be included in the green. Alderman Clark opposed the proposal citing the club’s large site and low rent. The council adopted the committee’s recommendation.
Waterloo Council informed the Footmaster-General's department about delays at Redfern and North Botney exchanges. A report to the council found no clear cause for the complaints, but noted a marked improvement in service after the letter was sent. The council was asked to report any further delays immediately to the telephone service manager.
Fragmented text references flowers for North Sydney Hospital and a gathering at Misun's Point wharf. The readable portions mention a group delivering blossoms and a schedule time around 38 o'clock, with unclear ship or ward details. The piece lacks coherent events or identities.
The House faced a lively session with Mr Parkes presenting seven petitions on Girle Protection IM and Mr Hollis challenging railway matters. The debate touched on land tenure, homestead elections, and the Public Service Superannuation Bill as the session resumed and adjourned amid plan to push the measure to committee.
The Legislative Council considers amendments to the Industrial Disputes Act. Changes create separate boards for breweries, wine and spirit stores, and table water manufactories. The amendments were agreed to and returned to the Council. Session adjourned at 1:40 PM with routine proceedings.
The assembly completed action on the Crown Lands Amendment Bill and the Industrial Disputes Bill scheduling, with second reading postponed and amendments noted. Public Service Superannuation Bill was introduced and read first time, while the Legislative Council received the message on the bills.
Valuers Ris H and F A Salmer submitted a report on Randwick borough property values for the current year. Unimproved capital value totals £1,184,822 and improved capital value £3,610,?55 with annual value £181,206. Rates on improved value reduced to £16,078 after appeals. causes include adverse decision by AJC and Crown lease reductions.
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