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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1908
Page
8
Fragmentary notice notes a proprietor in New South Wales offering embalming services and a reform pricing scheme. The readable text mentions location near Crown, with stray references to city and telecommunication terms, but essential details are missing.
The thirty fifth annual meeting of the Animals Protection Society of New South Wales was chaired by Mr C T Myles. The council reported careful supervision of cattle shipments from Victoria to the state, with some animals deemed beyond salvage. Debates critiqued plumpton sourcing and schooling, while laws were seen as enabling some abuses. Over six years, the society reported 13 prosecutions, 10021 bans, and 0 commissions. A land plot at Moors Park was acquired, and a dog’s burial yard planned. Deputations urged government action on bird protection with limited species protections. A gold medal was proposed for saving lives on Erokine Street with an iron bar incident.
Eastwood residents have long urged a lighting upgrade along the Mallway and Eastwood district, with council inquiry and plans to inaugurate a new system to link Florence Street end to end. A local street lamp proposal would cost about 300 with the lighting firm proposing rates matching other municipalities at four pounds per annum per lamp. The council delayed a decision awaiting further discussion with the lighting company.
The Law Institute of New South Wales conducted a council meeting at its Sydney offices with Mr HL Mutinam presiding. The report notes ongoing representation while addressing complaints from the public and matters referred by the Supreme Court. The council agreed the state's position would not commit government liabilities and that certain costs be charged to the public purse. Elections named Mesari H.Milson Rich,A.Consett Stephen,J.F.Dixon,Mark Mitchell and TD.Roxburgh as councillors. Auditors were W.A.Freeman and F.J.WDonald for the year.
Bextwood Council unanimously pledges cooperation with Darlington to seek amendments to the Local Government Act removing church land exemptions. Alderman Ricketts notes small local churchs burden others and cites loss of revenue to Newtown and Marrickville. footpath and road upkeep fairness also urged.
A fragmentary shipping list shows numerous agent names and vessel details, including captains and reported tonnages. Entries reference companies like North Coast and various sailing ships with destinations and departures in August.
Maritime notices record arrivals and coal trade shipments with vessels such as the Norfolk Hatholu Walaate and Kaladish. Projected departures include China and Japan routes via Goeraland ports and various Australian ports. The Outer Harbor at Port Adelaide shows progress with harbor works and new railway station enhancements praised by visitors.
Debate at the Farmers and Settlers Conference on Western lands reveals that 10 000 acre blocks may not sustain a family while 60 000 acres may be needed in parts of the West A proposed ten year residence condition for lands under the Western Lands Act is discussed along with closer settlement criteria The commission may substitute current procedures governing land recommendations and local shire control of roads and rents A report notes a punitive expedition failed to deter natives who killed Oliver Burne.
Classifieds show items for sale and services in Sydney with buyers and sellers. The page lists horses and vehicles for hire, public notices, shop adverts, and many business names including Erskineville Pallway Street Glebe and George Street. Names such as Watson and Phillips appear with varied offerings, durations, and contact details.
The page lists scheduled mail departures and ship movements to Hobart Manila Brisba ne and Adelaide with routes via Tris faire pre MMe RALS and various islands. It mentions American, Canadian, and European destinations, freight terms, and specific timing like 2.8 cm and 9 p.m, reflecting a crowded maritime mail schedule.
Bathurst Monday report from the Spsrjat Local Option Court for Blayney shows three hotels to be reduced to the minimum. The action cites sparse population and multiple single hotels in the electorate. The hotels listed for reduction include Commercial Hotel Wayney, Criterion Hotel Blayney, and Junction Hotel Blarger with respective dates.
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