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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1908
Page
4
An English railway official cites many causes for late trains including station traffic signals shunting weather and permanent way checks. Long distance services suffer cascading delays from minor holdups and overloaded trains with extra coaches.
A second division North Coast mail train from Brisbane to Rockhampton ran over a cow in Caboolture yard, derailing the engine and three carriages. No injuries reported, but services were disrupted. a deviation was used to clear the route. Passengers were transferred to another train at Caboolture. The Minister for Railways and MPs narrowly missed the same journey.
A special church service at St John’s Parramatta tonight commemorates 40 years of incumbency with Ven Archdeacon Gunther presiding and Dr Camitge the Acting Primate of Australia delivering the sermon. The ceremony includes the dedication of new encaustic tiles, around 30 000 in number, placed in the chancel.
A brief line appears to reference Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a cryptic phrase. The readable text hints at marketing or a slogan about care and pleasantness in relation to a cough remedy. No clear event or date is identified.
A reporter tours Sheffield University’s Department of Applied Science praising its metallurgical and engineering programs. Experts like Professor Ripper and Professor Willingham showcase hands on training, large scale steel production, and student projects. graduates take roles in Vickers, Woolwich Arsenal, ships, motor works, and wireless teaching worldwide.
SheMeld's department hosts Chi Deke and Japanese students under training. Professor Ripper notes they pay full fees and spread Sheffield steel fame worldwide. He asks if Sheffield can ever be forgotten, as the city stands in peace and war, in crowded streets and wilds, upholding Vulcan's workshop legacy.
West Maitland reports ongoing influx of starving sheep cattle and horses from Victoria Riverina and NSW port arrivals since April 14 total 6774 sheep and 6747 cattle and horses. Stock are driven to Queensland and refuge near Singleton Muswellbrook Aberdeen and Scone as droving remains strenuous.
City Coroner investigated the death of fireman Frans Haast who died when a fore and afters hatch piece fell on his head aboard the German Australian steamer Goslar off Green Cape en route from Melbourne to Sydney. Evidence showed the second engineer Ernst Braren bore culpable negligence, and he was committed for manslaughter with ball.
Harbor Trust reports busy garbage boats patrolling foreshore as many dead parrots cats rats dogs wallabies and a kangaroo are recovered. Secretary Mr Norrie explains dog season in August September October leads owners to dispose of pets, with registration fees due then.
Manly cabbies without shelter on the Corso near the steamer wharf want a winter sitting option in their cabs. At the Manly Council meeting Alderman Mulligan moved a letter to the Traffic Department for a shelter shed and that one cab remain at the rank when a city steamer arrives.
Phillip Stacen and Alexander Coombes faced fines for consigning fish for sale under regulation size, with Stacen taxed costs and Coombes a sum. A quirky verse about Bland and Lavo-Tonles of Brand appears amid unrelated ad-like lines for a tonic drink and pills.
Municipal matters at Waverley are in deadlock over letting a tender for asphalting. A council quorum was not achieved as aldermen debated rescinding the committee report amid a row with opposition forces and a missing doctor alderman. The mayor adjourned multiple times. ratepayers await the next move.
At a Tuesday meeting Alderman Turtle pressed the Railway Commissioners over failing lighting at the subway foot of Albemarle Street. Despite promises, no action had been taken. A letter to the Chief Commissioner was decided, with Alderman Rigg cautioning about mischief but not seeing fault in officials.
Mr Varney Parkes led a deputation urging the Minister for Public Instruction to raise the subsidy for the Keat Hill School of Arts. Currently 10s in the £ was paid on assessed value of library and committee rooms. They pressed for 10s on actual costs. Hogwe promised to consider the matter.
At Glebe Police Court James M Dounch shop keeper Glebesloot Glebe pleaded guilty to selling adulterated sausages containing sulphuric acid beyond legal limits. Fined £5 with 27s costs. John Duggan Glebe Palms Read also pleaded guilty for similar offences, sausages containing 9.5 grains per pound, and was fined £5 with costs.
William Mather aged 76 died at his Falconwood residence near Goulburn. In a separate incident Albert H. Barnes, 2, of Baxter and Company boot factory Goulburn, suffered hand injuries requiring amputation of fingers following an accident at work.
The Submarine Miners at Clifton Cards camp were visited by Major General Head who praised the engineers for a successful electro contact mine demonstration. Laying and testing mines from shore were conducted. General Hood expressed satisfaction with the engineers. The Light Horse camp at Liverpool, delayed due to rail stock shortages, may be rescheduled to August or September to coincide with the American fleet visit to Sydney. Soldiers complain about Paddington Barracks parade ground deterioration as asphalt cracks and holes become a drill hazard. Quartermaster-Sergeant Shand and Sergeant Pleming received long-service medals from Inspector-General Hold after operations at the mining camp.
Alderman Packer urged sending a letter to the Postmaster General to relocate the Parramatta road post office nearer Annandale to serve a denser population, with a copy to the member for Dalley. The mayor and others doubted municipal interference but the motion was carried as a local matter.
Tired, tender, aching feet resolved by a bath with a few drops of Candy's Fluid. Odor and perspiration vanish immediately per Tanner's medical work. Condy's Fluid advertised as superior wash for offensive feet, guaranteed free of permanganate of potash, from Condy's Goswell Road London.
The Harbor Trust has carried out repairs to wharves along the Lane Cove River, with attention given to those on the Lane Cove and Hunter's Hill sides.
Traffie in George Street prompts review by Nesbitt and the City Surveyor. Lord Mayor approves proposed widening between tram rails in Lower George Street, noting a 12 inch gain and no safety danger. Correspondence to be laid before the works committee next Tuesday.
Bankruptcy court records show Robert Findlay failed to keep proper books and traded after becoming insolvent. The Acting Registrar in Bankruptcy suspended the certificate application for six months.
An advertisement touts Dr Sheldon’s Digestive Tablets as a rational cure for indigestion and nervous dyspepsia. It argues against patent medicines and claims the tablets digest any wholesome food, rest the stomach, and improve digestion without dieting. Sold at 29 64 per tin and available widely.
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