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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
2
The Riverina outlook shows drought easing after heavy rains in Agust to September, with improved pasture and grass growth. Crops are recovering, lambing rates still low, and higher fodder availability expected to lift yields. landowners plan fallowing and watch 26,000 acres sown up to July for future returns.
At the Sanitary Inspectors Association of New South Wales gathering in Pitt Street, Mr M Neler spoke on ventilation and the lungs’ role in respiration. He explained air composition, oxygen intake, carbon dioxide, and how fresh air benefits health, urging provision of a steady supply of pure air for healthy surroundings.
Police report misconduct in Erskineville Park where a man insulted schoolchildren. John Nelson Treen, 27, identified by several girls, pleaded guilty in Redfern Police Court to two charges of misconducting himself. Sentences of imprisonment imposed with the second to be cumulative.
The Belle of Mayfair opening night at the Criterion Theatre was moved from the 26th to yesterday the 19th to avoid clashing with another announced attraction on the 26th. Also noted is the postponement of the manslaughter trial connected to the Sunabine railway accident to September 24 and that the cases against the Bendigo train engine-drivers will be heard separately.
The article describes confusion and miscommunication surrounding preamendating and attendant roles in Manly. It notes the lack of clear labeling and the impact on the telegraph and railway offices, with references to the Chicago railroad and local current-year activities and planning efforts.
In the Legislative Assembly Mr Meehan questioned amending the Public Service Act to set a £119 annual minimum for general division staff over 20 with three years service. The Premier warned it would mean a large expenditure rise and hesitated to promise, citing shrinking state incomes from Commonwealth grants.
Eastern merchants of 1if jarence-street city showcase an artistic print titled New Sonn Tata Sout featuring ornate figures and a caption promising a refined aesthetic piece for art lovers and collectors. The fragmentary text hints at a display aimed at promoting good taste and refined taste among patrons.
At a Sydney Labor Council gathering the executive s recommendation to protest the proposed iron bonns granted by Parliament was debated. An amendment to defer was defeated 66 to 36, and the executive stance carried as a large majority amid union support and opposition from several trades groups. A separate Queensland notice directed fruit plant certificates to the Senior Fruit Inspector for shipment.
Reports show five pleurisy cases in the Moree district this year with the latest near Collymongle Cinewulmal. Infected stock were destroyed or burned as quarantine was imposed. An inspector warned of another suspected case involving a cattle driver traveling from Queensland to New South Wales. The driver failed to stop the herd, several cattle were found diseased, and action was taken to quarantine and destroy affected animals before the convoy reached Narrabri.
The Balmain Benevolent Society met at the Balmain Town Hall with BP J Nelligan reporting for the year ending June 19. The report notes no distress beyond prior years, more dependents, fewer applications for help, and meals planned for 1201 families. Government subsidies and receipts from field officers are listed, with officers and committees named including J Nelligan, Alma Patel, and Mrs Hunter, and the society retaining cash on hand.
A North Harbor reclamation plan gains support from Alderman Heaton and others. Heaton notes it would offer a splendid perk if carried out. Some council members doubt government funding and question feasibility, while others urge action to aid sport and development.
At the Ryde Progress Association monthly gathering a plan to subdivide Tanda whiel was discussed in view of a forthcoming tramway from Prummayin. A ban on shanties and miniature houses on salt areas was urged and a motion passed to have Ryde Council set residential plots to a quarter acre and permit only one dwelling per plot in future subdivisions.
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