The Doggie Man and Polly in Raper Lode
Polly, the under housemaid at Raper Lode, plots with a detective against Dr. Garden while finances and lovers fray in the kitchen. Long Harry, a burglar, courts Polly at the garden gate as Cook’s feud with Polly deepens and the household tilts toward conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
Cook
Polly Snifel
Peeme
Foster
Harry
Garden Gate
Garden Gates
Lucifer Kuwle
Long Harry
Long Tharry
Teller
Leni Harry
Burgiarese
Telling Time in Sydney by the Clock Tower
A visitor describes checking local time on Friday morning in George Street near the Post Office. A tower clock indicated 5 minutes past the hour, another clerk outside a shop read 2 minutes past, and a third nearby clock showed a different reading. the piece questions whose estimate was correct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
George
Fionera
Geta Og Sal
Praise for Kent Street Boys Brigade officers
A letter to the Evening News commends the Boys Brigade in Kent Street for exceptional conduct during a Sunday service event. The writer, who has lectured across the state, praises the officers for discipline and impact on youth, urging public support for the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening News
Eli
Boys” Brigade
Kent-street
Rechal
Neddie
Christ
Tramway fare hike urged by employee supporters
A letter to the commissioners argues for immediate concession of demands by tramway workers and a corresponding fare increase. The writer expresses public sympathy for workers and asserts that higher fares would not lose public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening News
Adelaide Court Convicts Secretary for Lodge Fund Theft
John tould was sentenced to two years with hard labour at the Adelaide Criminal Court for converting £151 from the Mediabite Lodge, of which he was secretary. A military concert, under state leaders, will raise funds for the Enfield Mounted Cruder Corps accoutrement fund at Petersham Town Hall tomorrow night. A serious water supply obstruction at Clarence street Police Station prompts calls for sanitary arrangements. The R.A.A. Band, led by J M Carthy, plans a weather permitting botanic gardens concert tomorrow at 2 pm with a varied program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Home Journal
Adelaide Criminal Court
John Tould
Mediabite Lodge
Petersham Town Hall
Enfield Mounted Cruder Corps
Clarence-street
Momert
R.A
J. M.carthy
Botanic Gardens
Sehmitz
Herold
Liebestraume
Ertl
I Martini
Donizetti
Warner's Safe Cure Promises Health for Kidneys and Liver
The advertisement claims ailments such as rheumatism gout neuraglia lumbago indigestion and Bright's disease vanish when the kidney and liver function healthily. It asserts Warner's Safe Cure always prompts this action and cures the listed diseases with pamphlets available post free from H. H. Warner and Co Limited Australasian Branch Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Bright
H. H. Warner and Co. Limited
Melbourne
A and T Z Buys Local Jam Bar Cozens’s Area
A and T Z acquires Taylor Brothers Pure Jam and the Great Peppermint Cure area. The deal secures 1s 64-0 in value, consolidating regional beverage and patent medicine interests under new ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cozens
Troopships Sail From Albany With Australian Troops
The Coolgardie brought 132 men and three officers from the Drayton Grange to relieve overcrowding. Measles grounded Trooper Barker ashore. Sailed in the Coolgardie were Captain Dove, Captain Shadler, and many noncommissioned officers and troopers. Montrose waited for Sydney, en route to New Zealand. Health of troops reported excellent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shadler
West
Ryan
Reynolds
Smedley
Woods
Roberts
Cross
Evans
Andrews
Colt
Robertson
Parkes
Atkins
Alderiige
Allen
Brook
Brown
Coady
Castray
Crispe
Crozier
Dyer
Enacther
Furber
Girdler
Ganmon
Harman
Hanna
Hardwick
Herberton
Hay
Bradley
Gartey
Carrell
Cardwell
Cit
Curtene
Clair
Denshire
Bynes
Fitzpatrick
Francis
Frawley
Cligew
Gribble
Hall
Hindmarsh
Joyner
Jacobs
Johnston
Kelly
King
Kahne
Lucas
Logan
Lewis
Laughton
Leonard
Lee
M'Dourall
M'Duff
Mather
Pye
Percy
Parsona
Pease
Pine
Quinn
Ross
Seaton
Sneddon
Sullivan
Steeder
Shaw
Tattersall
Toma
Vale
Walcott
Wilson
Walker
Wolston
Holme
Weeton
Wells
Willan
Williamson
Wright
Wiboro
Wyld
Massingham
M'Dermott
6Th Battalion
Montrose
Triers
Sydney
New Zealand
Bigtt
Apprentice Archibald Grant Dies in Accident at Mort's Deck
Archibald Grant twenty year old apprentice hoistman died after a hydraulic rivet driver struck him while riveting plates inside a boiler at Mort's Deck on Monday afternoon. A Balmain resident, Grant was a noted swimmer and water polo player with Mort's Back Swimming Club and had previously captained rowing and beading events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filnanl
Archibald Grant
Caldwell-street
Balmain
Mort
Grant
Lock Ambulance Brigade
Archie’’ Crant
Mort's Back
Wevo Prams
Peig
Crint
Reforming Dental Qualification Standards in New South Wales
G H Webb argues that current NSW rules fail to curb unqualified practitioners with American DDS titles. He notes England and Australia require stricter paths, while Americans can obtain high titles with shorter study. Webb urges the colony to stop recognizing American degrees to protect public health and professional standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening News
New South Wales
Dental College
United States
England
America
G. H. Webb
Maiden Brothers partner dies in Brisbane at 33
James Maiden son of George Maiden of Maiden Brothers Sydney died in Brisbane on Sunday afternoon aged 33. He was a leading figure in commerce and sport and once held the amateur 100 yards championship for New South Wales and Victoria. Railway informs St Peters Council tram sign on Cook’s River route lowered to avoid defacement. Signs remain same size and will be refreshed in due course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Maiden
George Maiden
Maiden Brothers
Sydney
Brisbane
New South Wales
Victoria
St. Peters
Cook's Hiver
British Navy Dominates the Seas in Every Clime
Poetic lines praise the Royal Navy's reach across the oceans and its hardy sailors who roam the waves, contrasting security from cold with a call to sea life. A stray marketing jingle for Woods' Great Zeppermint Cure and Taylor Bros' Jam appears in the text.
Amusements in Sydney Night Concerts at Town Hall
A large crowd attended a united Friendly Societies of New South Wales event at Town Hall with J Edward Sykes performing a Paraphrase of Il Trovatore and Carmen selections. Sara Hazeltine debuted with Nightingale Trill and Comin Thro the Rye leading a varied program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Friendly Societies of
New South Wales
J. Edward Syken
Bizet
Sydney
Sara Hazeltine
Ganz
Gounod
Divine Redeemer
Mabel Batchelor
Sulliver
Gedde
Henry Weir
Roddén Perry
Sid Shipway
Messia
C. W. St. Julien
H. Huxham
FP. Herford
W. J. Gedde
Maury
Argyle
Shamrock
John Lemmone
de Merseman
Edward Sykes
Lillias Appleby
N. J. Gehde
H. N. Southwell
R. Smith
Kelgo
St. John's Church
Glebe
H. G Child
J. P. Manning
H. Child
Hotel Australia
Philip Newbury
Mime
Melba
N.S. Valesa
Mesars
J. C. W. Nicholson
H. C. Fortey
Bonth
Rainford
de Cailos Rega
de Alba
Tom Riccard
F. Wynne Jones
Burgess
Percy Bates
E W’. Foxall
W. P. Day
Ernest Truman
Emily Siads
Kingsmill Shaw
Maud Fite-8tubbia
S. HK
F. Barron Morley
Centenary Hall
Vorkstreest
Bach
Chonotn
Liszt
Litolf
Newbury
Sykea
Mining reports and developments at Wyalong region
The monthly escort shows 8800n gold mined due to water shortages and idle works. The True Blue Company reports high grade ore from b00ft level. new ore treatment at east of Union, Linea and party processing 244 tons for 6dwt per ton. Various claims like Shamrock line, No 1 Tribute, No 2 Tribute, Welcome Stranger, and others continue driving, paddocking, or sinking with numbers of tons and depths noted. Government aid funded silver shaft at Buddygower, and coronation festivities planned for Randwick Asylum children. North Shore Bridge plans to be released after board tender review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyalong
True Blue Company
Union
Linea
Party
Stephens
Nicholas
Battery Kerr
Kildary
Parr
Stanley
Dempsey
White Reef
Tully
Kimberley
Ni Desperandum
Kohmer
Randwick Asylum
North Shore Bridge
Prince of Wales
London “Globe
Healthful Strength Through Dr Morse Root Pills
A historical ad promoting Dr Morse Indian Root Pills as a cure for digestion disorders and general weakness. It claims improved digestion and assimilation of nutrients, strengthens the body, purifies blood, and treats biliary issues, indigestion, constipation, headaches, skin blemishes, and female ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mim
Morsa
Shipping Arrivals List From Melbourne Hobart and More
Shipping arrivals August 4 include Cintra 1979 tons under Captain W C Thompson from Melbourne with numerous passengers listed. G Conshie 1787 tons from Hobart with many travelers. iobe 2000 tons from Melbourne. Manchester Merchant 657 tons from Brisbane. Liesbeth from Hamburg. Qrawatini from Devonport. Augste Pacifique from Noumea. Braster de Thuy from London. Gulf of Wenlee Wouifai and more ports and agents noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cintra
W. C. Thompson
Melbourne
Mesdames Gibson
Wickham
Purse
Manson
W. J. Baker
Snider
Braithwaite
Black
Myhill
Hutchinson
Richmond
Hay
Larking
Vetch
Fahey
Ste
Mleners
Campbell
Sykes
Gibson
E- C. Harare
W. Barker
Pegler
J. Thornton
le Bridge
D'evnden
Nod
Ube Eteerage
Fo W. Jackson
Iobe
F. P. Snewin
Puserg
Watts
Williams
Ont Smith
Mises Cospmoan
Newsemes
Hinito
Murie
Davie
Meaers
Mewly
W. Hopkins
Whilem
Troupers Million
Bourne
Smith
Stone
Hoewant Smith Company
Menchester Merchent
Tone
Captain Cough
Fem Brisbane
Iviler Brothers
N&wnte
Norkoows
Ifa Ions
Mapieln Styddar
Melbourn
Kiurms
Fhilp
Celipank
Liesbeth
Hoch Fron
Hamburg
J. Arte Johnston and Company
Qrawatini
Rome
Gwpeelts Liddell
Devonport Union Company
Koonre
Auguste Pacifique
M.M
Ot Tutu
Beaurage
Nouma
Hraster de Thuy
Bolamis
Aberdeena
Gambell
London
Vie Parte Dugety Wtul Company
Gulf of Wenlee
Wouifai
2 Tone
Gerk
Liverpool
A. M'Arthur
Begats
Witons
Bishop
Eden
N Company
Maritime Miscellany from Sydney Cove Port Duties and Shipping
High water at Sydney Cove records 97 tons, with FMEA line and several ships listed. Charters reported include Louise, Meue, Senorita Slege, Pythoment, Nanan, Sutlej, Burmah, and more, with arrivals and departures at Sydney, Newcastle, Capetown, and New Zealand ports. Authorities note barque Haydn Brown bonding 600,000 of FAdwood for Sydney, and multiple steamers and liners moving between London, New York, Fremantle, and Manila via Australia through August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Cove
FMEA
Mideirige
van Paets
Dara
Trilon
Se Milne
Miss M. Mine
Miss Ebra
Miew Jean Hodger
Ahimet
Messi
Tilasger
Bord. Cruct
Fournet
Thivenin
Tone
Westiort
Maretslands
U.K
Ey Pras Meue
Mercury Bay Ty Vo Kooy
Burmah
W. Jones
Wellels
Sydney
Henkle Thue Kelh
Gims
Harbe Leauy Touetba
JMNK
Maurithie
Y Days
Loeongans
Hgh SE
Mimira
Tor London
Peris
Aim Monty Wharf
Wichholm
Union Company
Etemner
Aueliaid
New Zealand
W.rs
Nefeaskie
Winwrf
Verseia
O-Morrow- Pyiney
Sleaker
Mremant
Pheer
AUSON
Sleaner
Perts
Adelaide
Bourne
Weetralia
Huddart
Parker's
Weilenten
Porte
Burrumbeet
Dare Parker
Melbourne
Creline
Innominoko
A.u.3.n. Company
Birksgate
Noumea
Fil
Manila
China
Japan
Abenteen
Salamis
London
South Africa
Barbour
South's Wharf
Miller’s Point
Union Steamatip Company of New Zealand Limited
Canadian-Austraijar
Royal Mail Line
A Grapel Bertha
Vancouver
Brisbane
Fiji
Honolulu
RMS
Mosne
Aeust
Migwera
Weimar
Columbo
Fremantle
Fremen
N.O.L. Uner Oldenburg
Southampton
Australia
K.at.s. Britannia
P. and G. Company
Hne
Sutmers
Monowel
Wwemarrow
Bluff
Hobart
Wakaulpo
Launceston
Kaen
Mokola
Wellington
Drummoyne Loan Clarified by City Council Action
A letter on the Drummoyne Council loan is corrected. The loan consolidates debentures into 4.25 percent via a mortgage on rates and revenues for five years. Mayor Hewley and Aldermen, with Alderman Henley, are praised for arranging a successful finance plan and relieving municipal financial embarrassment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drummoyne
Alderman Hewley
Henley
Milk Vendors to be Prosecuted in Glebe Borough
Captain Lorgus Mathieson of Watsons Bay dies aged 72. Danish born veteran of 1849 Danish war, awarded a Danish king’s gold medal. Served with British India pilot service, received a special pension. Survived by widow and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glebe
Lorgus Mathieson
Watson's Bay
Denmark
Unequalled and Invincible for Coughs and Colde
Woods' Great Peppermint Cure advertised with price 1s 64 and claimed to be unequalled for coughs and colds. The notice references BANDER AND 80 3' UCALYTI extract as key ingredient, warning other brands disappoint and are dangerous.
Marvellous Escape From Death In Morpeth
An elderly Morpeth resident narrowly escaped death after slipping on a High-street platform. He fell onto the line as a funeral car passed, but was brushed aside by the wheels and picked up unharmed though dazed. The report also notes a Sydney chamber bulletin and telegraph company news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
Dito
Theo
Win Muigit
Dean
Masry
French Chamber of Commerce of
Sydney
Adelaide
Eastern Extension Telegraph Company
London
Lee Pen Cape Grange
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Guarantee and Ad
An 1902 Sydney advertisement offers Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a money back guarantee after two thirds of a bottle if not as represented. It claims effectiveness for colds influenza croup and various throat and lung complaints and notes its safety for babies and adults. The firm Chamberlain Medicine Co lists 60 Elizabeth Street Sydney as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Evening News
Chamberlain Medicine O
Elizabeth Street
Chamberlain
Ls Gd
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Burford Dellanoy
the Boys’ Brigade
A&.t.z
Taylor Bros
Pure Jam
Albany
Doctors OF Dental Surgery
Elisabeth-street
Absolutely Pure
Hayward
George ST
Merchant Tailor
Lassetter’s
Alcurt
Ayer
Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co
Lowell, Mema
USA
Tetach
Robinson and Sons
Cartiere Dist
Pasat Free
Miller
Ffather
Bourke and
Swanston Streets
Gratef
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