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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
6
Commercial wheat prices show little change with steady tones across markets. The report lists numerous commodity readings including Queensland strawberries and New South Wales tomatoes, detailing per unit prices, quartercase sizes, and regional supply notes.
Sydney produce sale notes price reductions on all commodities at Slaney Railway Goods Yard. Auctions featured large bales and chick wheat, with consignors including Kite and Company, I M Suttor and Company, Deat end Perry, and Prewatt. The sale includes shipments from Alnetown to Nemingha and Redfern, with buyers bidding on multiple lots and consignors.
The article reports rising prices on provisions and apparel, blaming high duties for household goods like housemaids caps imported to Australia. It notes caps bought in England at 28 64 per dozen now retailing much higher locally, due to import duties freight and other costs. It mentions limited local manufacture and the case of An Chong, a 21-year-old Chinese resident in Braidswood, processed under standard procedure.
Proceedings in No 1 Sydney District Court centered on George Edward Muntz acting for Samuel Cranston after an alleged assault linked to a distraint for rent in North Sydney. The case details an advance, disputed entries, and conflicting accounts of force and intent, with costs tallying to multiple pounds.
A 42 year old miner named Williams Arthur Cocker faced charges at Water Pollen Court for allegedly removing a sovereign from ward on September 9. The testimony depicted a tense courtroom scene as Cocker admitted past trouble and a witness described the incident ending with a court order of nine months imprisonment.
The American warship has arrived safely at Albany after a smooth voyage. HMS Gibraltar fired a salute to Admiral Sperry, which was returned amid a scene of honor. Similar exchanges occurred with the Chilean corvette in harbor as Albany fills with visitors.
In Fremantle on Friday voters head to the polls for the general Legislative Assembly election. The Labor party backs a federal financial relation plan while the Moore Government is expected to secure a large majority for the opposition.
Auckland dispatch notes the steamer Tohte ar r arrived today from the islands. It mentions the missing steamer Aan Ar Apia in Samoa and that Tofua left that region on September 3.
The inspector general is questioned about December travel allowances for investigation purposes. It asks whether past travel was a routine on certain days, and why allowances were needed, including who paid compensation to the railway committee and the related authorities.
The Treasurer answered questions on the Hornsby to Milson Point line noting 1907 capital cost increased by £57,711 due to additional rolling stock. Losses grew from £10,720 in 1899 to £14,309 in 1901. For 1907 earnings rose by £1,602 while expenses increased by £4,984, mainly from relaying and higher mileage.
John Smith a 74 year old visitor from Cootamundra was found dead on the floor of his bedroom at the People's Palace Piit street city this morning by Salvation Army official Hana Sorenson. He had been staying a week and had a history of heavy drinking and headaches.
William O Connor alias Jones, 45, charged at Burwood Police Court with being a suspected person frequenting Durwood road with intent to commit a felony. A further count of aiding Sergeant Jones was alleged as the witness described a window invasion and attempted assault during the incident.
Summary unavailable due to fragmented OCR text but indicates major public works on a large dam project with rivers and canals, involving Public Works Department officials and engineers. The report notes progress, structural challenges, and safety precautions during the summer construction season.
London reports a Times article marking the farewell to the Governor-General and the successor Earl of Dudes. It notes immigration policy framing and urges the appointment of a High Commissioner to reduce overlap and align Commonwealth aims amid debate on imperial governance.
Reginald Marr faced the Central Police Court after using vile language on a August 26 train journey at Arncliffe. He pleaded guilty and claimed he echoed an American’s words. He was fined £5 with costs or a month in jail, and continued to swear at Constable Davies.
In the Legislative Assembly Mr. Holman questioned railway wage policy. The Treasurer noted Chief Commission policy requires taxes and added railway workers gain privileges not found in private work. Rail wages follow a Liberal scale with most earning above seven shillings daily. the minority under that rate are being raised to parity.
A letter from Gravesend NSW discusses deafness and hearing loss as it affects music perception. It references Mr. Joan Smith of Malvern and mentions a favorable newspaper piece on the Luroscope Aural Kinetics. The writer describes attempts at treatment and the impact on daily life.
William Henry of Inboter Redfern was hospitalised after midnight brawl near York Street. He claimed Larry Hille and others struck him with a bottle during a confrontation in Botany-road. Laborer William Small, 27, also sustained head injuries in the melee and was taken to Sydney Hospital.
At Manly Council Chambers Mr FW Donovan awarded prizes from the American Fleet visit for a fancy dress promenade. Winners included Ted Pri svarsmas and others such as Ivy Woell Violet Wilson Ethel Lewis and Ella Storey with several boys named in the list.
In London South Western Policy Court on July 18 a magistrate questioned why a bay away for stealing fourpence worth of dates should be read. A 14 year old was in court facing trial. the magistrate proposed birch punishment of one stroke per pennyworth stolen.
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