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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 04, 1908
Page
13
A family rents a mysterious back room with a forbidden door, hosts a grand Christmas Eve feast, and witnesses a chilling midnight scene. After a quarrel turns deadly, the room is said to be haunted, replaying the same horrific events each year at the same hour.
A fragmented report traces a long voyage by a world traveler, mentioning past awards and distant journeys. It references Schrader and a remarkable feat in Santina with a reward related to walking around the globe. The text is garbled but implies enduring pursuit of exploration and travel milestones.
The article outlines an early colonial effort in Sydney to stabilize currency under Governor Macquarie. It lists meetings on November 23 and 29, 1616, stock subscriptions totaling £12,000, names of directors including Wentworth and Wentworth, and items like a strong chest, cash deposits, and proposed notes from 2s 6d to £20. It mentions Bank of New South Wales note paper with its watermark and sample £100 stock certificate.
Creslow in Mid-Bucks shows a unique case with a single ratepayer Mr Richant Rowland, a gentleman farmer who owns the entire parish and oversees its affairs. This unusual setup highlights local governance by one landholder in a rural parish.
The draft charter for a colonial bank to issues sterling notes was approved with a capital of at least £20,000 in £100 shares. Subscribers gain one vote per £100, and a 2% instalment was collected as the bank opened. Directors include J. Campbell as president and H. S. Hall as secretary, with operations at Macquarie Place and George Street facilities in early 1817. Local guards and access controls were set for security. entries emphasized limited entry to authorized staff before sunrise.
Fragmentary OCR notes recount a dated prophecy claiming celestial events on January 1 including Saturn and Uranus alignments. The text mixes misspellings and unclear names, mentioning a predicted reign and efforts at revelation with no verifiable identifiers.
The article lauds Peruna as a proprietary medicine with widespread public endorsements from governors, congressmen, and other high ranking figures. It cites numerous testimonials claiming relief from catarrh and related ailments, presenting the remedy as uniquely effective where doctors often fail.
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