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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
6
Market and trade notes highlight strong wheat prospects and demand for sacks. Reports from Sydney and Liverpool note price expectations, exports, and shipping activity amid varied regional conditions and a bustling commodities backdrop.
A fragmented catalog lists various commodities and prices including wheat, meat, dairy, yarns, garments, and farming products. Entries reference Sydney, NSW, and multiple trade items with scattered values and origins, reflecting a busy wholesale market scene.
Sydney buyers attend the Sydney Produce Sales at Redfern with Cowra consignments and Glebe traders listed among participants. The auction features grain, livestock, and farm produce, with multiple firms such as Wright and Co and Panewan Wright active in bidding and sale. Names like Jandra, Frome, and Hardy appear among consignors and agents as the market moves through various lots.
The City Council plans again to tear up Queen’s Square and St James’s Road to replace road metal with wood blocks. Town Clerk Nesbitt notes weathered surfaces, recent statue removal, and the need to improve appearance, insisting some streets must be tackled now to avoid public complaint.
Witness Swinson testifies in a heated court session about alleged molestation and a volatile marriage. The defense and plaintiffs clash over credibility and damages while jurors weigh claims of assault and personal injury amid complex family tensions and financial stakes.
The Palm a will inaugurate the P and O line’s third year in the Asiatic cargo trade. Reports detail ships including the Paltza Wr a tes pel of over Tuotone and Cantan Cockumn Ue Hii, with Port Adelaide clearance on October 28 and a Sydney departure on October 4. Captain Cookman praised a swift voyage of 19 f legs 10 hours, noting fuel efficiency and a shipboard spirit. The American Fleet visit to Japan drew interest, with news of sailors left in Sydney and Melbourne and cargoes of sulphur and wool amid broader regional movements.
A large cadet assembly gathered with units from Armidale Quirindi and invités. They were marched to the show ground for a combined parade under Captain McCoy. Hilly shooting occurred this afternoon and the tattoo price will be held on the show ground tonight.
A deputation led by Mr Parteet ShLA urged Mr Wade to aid rock-choppers employed in sewerage works suffering from a deadly disease linked to dust. The Premier promised action including medical care, safer working conditions, and reduced daily shifts while investigations proceeded.
A local report notes a Tuesday milk ban affecting suppliers and distributors. Officials and members of the association discuss enforcing the restriction and designate delegates to a forthcoming meeting, aiming to stabilize prices and ensure supply.
Burns Squires presents for a last time the Fry surconeful play of the Burns Squires Hemi, greeting norwiols at Mloanes tt all parts of the Commonwealth. In Strom, the management to provide the mark the medium of the Niles Biograph series of the very latest London pierarsa, arrived by Wednesday’s all.
Ada Crosley arrives at McBolttne this morning by Gye express from Atulaite and Leaver for Sydney this afternoon. She is in good health and looks forward to a happy and successful tour. The message mentions peppermint cure and minor ailments but no further schedule details.
Scoring in Virjeris amateur golf championship was hindered by strong winds on Thursday. Leading scores shown include Soult Mi 5174 and Morgan 87, with disruptions noted as two roijude were pistas. ad text promotes a cough remedy by Mrz. Maclurcan.
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