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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
3
The readable fragments reference a selection process, a 8 picker, possible teams or places, and partial measurements or equipment terms. Entities are unclear due to garbled text, but mentions of selection, wind ranges, and improvised notes suggest a sports or event card briefly outlining participants and gear.
An OCR damaged account of Sydney produce sales reports prices for peatimed turnip potatoes and various grains. The text lists auction conditions and buyers, noting irregularities in accounts and several price entries, including per ew rates and private sales, with references to seeds and crops and multiple company names.
The Weather Bureau forecasts continued unsettled conditions with fog and showers in several places. Mentions of rain, warmer periods, and crop prospects boosted hopes for a harvest while noting low grazing and worsening conditions in some districts. Farmers anticipate a better harvest if rain continues.
Population of New South Wales at end of June estimated 9 122 613 with 649 887 males and 137204 females. Net arrivals in the June quarter totaled 35 705, slightly above the prior year, with United Kingdom and from New Zealand leading sources and departures totaling 61 165. Also includes a poison ad for PAZO ointment claiming cure for piles in 6 to 14 days with money back guarantee.
The steamer Drayton Grange of the E0s line departs Sylmer on Saturday for Liverpool and Leith via the Suez Canal. It carries a large Australian wool and meat cargo, including 3500 bales of wool, 3733 quarters of beef, 1000 carcasses of mutton, and 300 tons of lead, with shipments from Gladstone and Townsville and port calls at Port Said Port Adelaide and London.
The Wentworth wool season shifts downstream on Friday with 1900 bales moved to Mirgia for transfer to the Marion. The Marion will load general Darling supplies for the Darling, then tranship to the Emma and Enterprise for further consignments. David Price and Co. aims to lift up to 10000 bales, serving the Darling trade. The Barwou and William Dayies have left the Murray for Eokuca, the bulk heading to South Australian ports.
At Darlinghurst Judge Scales confirms Joseph Gardiner’s conviction on an Information charging him with using land for betting under the Gaming Houses Act. Appealed on ground of disclosure and weight of evidence. conviction upheld with £2 9s costs and six months imprisonment or £4 fine.
A garbled notice lists several education staff including Mies Francs de Coutsy district school Goulburn and A Squipes assistant teacher Momman plus Miss Katie Berrie St Peters warden Mr Thomas Builon Explosives Department New Castle and others linked to teaching shorthand and public service retirement.
Broken Hill license dispute discusses Supreme Court action on the second Special Licensing Court. Prohibition ruling may suspend licensing court operations. local option decisions due by September 10. Premier Wade and reporter Wade note limited details. four electorates to be decided by special courts, with work expected to finish by late October or early November.
A deputation from master butchers meets to protest provisions of a new ordinance requiring shop fronts to use wire gauze. They argue air flow aids preservation while health aims justify protections. Mr Lee defends the law, citing New York standards and possible shop alterations to allow air without exposing meat to dust.
The Namoi floodwaters continue to rise with the river level up about a foot tonight. Police have warned residents to move stock and cautious boating restrictions remain in place as towns report varied river activity and localized fears of overflow.
A large sum of money believed to be between £260 and £300, the property of J. C. Williamson of Her Majesty's Theatre and the Theatre Royal, is missing. An officer assigned to bank takings disappeared after leaving to check accounts, leaving suspicions of irregularities. While employers inspect records, the exact amount and duration of shortages remain undetermined.
The Carcoar council debated remunerating aldermen for travel and services, noting calls for a fixed rate. They favored a general allowance for ordinary duties, but could not secure approval from the Premier to grant remuneration.
A meeting at the Australie Hotel with Sir William Maclog, Senator Neird, and committees to organize a farewell bench matinee for Mr Dirst and the artist Mr George Rignold. A call to assemble theatrical managers aims to honor the actor’s performance and artistic merits.
The Probate Court resumed the Williams v Dermody will case with Willim Willime seeking probate for Denis Morland. Lovina Dermody has filed a caveat while parties discussed a possible compromise before further consideration of probate. The judge deferred substantive action, with proceedings continuing tomorrow as the court weighed testament validity and related matters.
The English Mail arrives from London with notes of hot weather in the Red Sea. A third class passenger and a sailor died and were buried in the Red Sea. Passengers include Sir Gerald Strickland and Lally Sriiland aboard the ship. A list of many names follows as travellers and attendees.
Four laborers examined as charge of stealing a post office order for £829 4 4 at Port Hacking on September 1. Charlee Aston 18 identified as the accused, with evidence about the signature forged as W Newton. Trial details show witnesses and police interviews, with conviction for obtaining money under false pretenses and forging Newton’s name.
Harold Sullivan and Charles Briefly, both 16, faced Water Police Court for altering Foreat Finley bikes on August 28. Joseph McMillan, 16, admitted stealing Kevin Guno’s bicycle, and Leally Heal, 16, was charged with taking a Byrnes Brothers bike. Magistrate called it hare brained, delaying punishment up to seven days in jail if not paid.
Richard Smith a draper residing at 153 Sumpex street was knocked down by a cart as he alighted from a tram at Chewlar Quay Inia. The wheel crushed his right foot and he was dragged before the vehicle sped away. A vegetable hawker chased and secured the driver's name.
A disrupted society note reports a local tram conductor and his wife welcoming triplets a few days ago. The article, though fragmentary, notes the couple’s new arrival and references a recent tram incident covered by the Evening News.
Police at Bourke Street Redfern conducted revolver target practice on Monday. Names noted include Constable Sastre, Dunn, Kennedy, Poultes, and other officers. The event produced several scores and near misses as part of routine training.
An older woman narrator recounts a visit at No 37 Sigmoralon Street with Mrs. Maggis to discuss kidney disorder symptoms. She cites severe ache, fatigue, nervousness, and relief after using Clement’s Tome tonic, praising its transformative effect and urging others to try the remedy.
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