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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 18, 1908
Page
15
The text argues that holidays, especially around Easter, stir wanderlust and a longing for the sea. Travel is uncomfortable yet habitual, yielding comfort only when repeating familiar routines. The holiday mood quiets unrest and, paradoxically, prepares people for longer periods of work by reinforcing the value of festive breaks.
London Friday evening reports Liberal leaders including Mr Manto-Fersu son M.P. for Leith Burghs pressing the Government to convene an Imperial Conference on Oriental immigration. Lord Ampthill, ex Viceroy of India, contends the question is over-ripe for settlement and that economic need, not race prejudice, drives the difficulty.
London dispatch reports Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman growing weaker after a night of rest and a second rest within one period, with observers noting a marked decline in strength and vitality in the prime minister.
London evening report notes discovery of an eighth antelite moon of Jupiter by Greenwich Observatory observers. The article recalls historical references to Jupiter in ancient charts and traces previous satellite discoveries at Lick Observatory with dates in 1600s to 1905.
Obituary snippets honor multiple relatives with dates and kinship, including Hogan McDonagh Moonagh and Mooreiseet, noting April death dates and family sentiments. A.J.C. racing at Randwick will be attended by Sir Harry and Mise Rawson on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Heavy rain forced Bathurst bowling matches between local clubs and Ashfield to be abandoned Friday. Also promoting Chiltie Best Summer Drink.
The article traces Easter and Christmas as ancient festivals rooted in springtime changes. It discusses how early humans marked seasonal shifts to calm unrest, linking spring’s return to ritual acts and flowers in temples, while noting how modern Easter holidays reflect a summer’s progress rather than exact seasonal timing.
London reports the Amur Railway from Kujenga to Khabarovsk to cost £72.5 million at £16,900 per mile, to be built entirely by Russian labor and material. Premier Stolypin urged funding for strategic Far East strength and land development, noting China’s pre-emption rights on the Manchurian line.
London editors report that five former Governors General of Canada propose that the British public subscribe about £250,000 to convert Quebec battlefields into a public park. A Mansion House preliminary meeting drew strong support, though the Lord Mayor Sir J C Bell doubted the appeal’s success.
The Inspector General of Police reported that William Johnson, who escaped Cooma Gaol on April 3, was arrested by Cooma police at 4:30 this morning. He was found in possession of 36 one pound notes believed to be proceeds from the recent safe robbery at Cooma Railway Station.
London Friday evening report says Charles Meredith a circus clown and his brother an Australian performer have proven heirs to the late Mr Richard Blame’s Glasgow estate valued at £600,000. The note also contains unrelated advertisements for furs and patent medicines with dubious claims and pricing.
New Zealand hunter Lespold Acland wounded a tiger in Khulna district. The animal fled into the jungle and dragged him. A second party killed the tiger as Acland's arm, severely injured, was amputated. Leonard Georen Dyke Acland of Christchurch is noted.
Sales by auction notice for Avilian Advertisements page eight lists allotments in Sea Bathers Estate. Luis Coo get om April 85 at 3 by Arthur Blackwood. Allotments from the Holt-Butherland House estate on the ground Monday by Arthur Rickard.
In Victoria Supreme Court expert testimony supports two sovereign remedies known as the famous Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract. The ad urges consumers to avoid inferior crude extracts and insist on the genuine product for skin care claiming safety efficacy and multiple uses including treating wrinkles pimples and inflamed skin. Available through chemists stores and wholesalers Elliott Bros Hoffmanns Cod and others.
The Premier Mr Wade, reported to be at Cromwell and testing Sirsaera, appeared largely recovered and intends to return to Wahroonga house tomorrow. Open inquiries suggest she is practically well again and a prompt return is foreseen.
Specimen showing of buildings in wax ormant materials with the newest Lancion ideas. Suits to order from WY to b pattern and self measure went free. BG MAGON, 19 Kingaipeot, Oaly.
The notice urges strict labeling of a beverage called KOLA NIP to prevent headaches. It claims packers seldom win but notes this year may differ.
Postponement announced as Lithgow races moved to Monday because heavy rain delayed events. Traffic disruption noted. express services rerouted with limited excursions. Weather impact persists, with officials urging caution and rescheduled schedule details forthcoming.
An old advertorial urges parents to give Fhosphine to children to ward off diabetes Bright's disease and kidney issues. It claims the tonic strengthens kidneys, treats multiple ailments, and replaces pills. It promotes easy dosage of ten drops per dose and cites chemists endorsing its efficacy.
Crowded Sydney street scenes advertise We offer best value in Watches Clocks Jewellery Silverplate Leather and Optical Goods. Saunders promises 38 years of reputation and free illustrated catalogues delivered to Australasia. Also promotes Fisher Phosphherine medicine with low price and various cures.
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