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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1908
Page
6
A garbled OCR page fragment lists many improper nouns, prices, and items, including references to crops, foods, people, and places. The jumble mentions Wheat, Cemeteries, Ukraine, and various figures, with stray numbers and dates embedded in the text. The legible content is sparse, yielding no coherent incident or event to report as a clear summary.
The Indomitable sailed from Quebec with the Prince of Wales aboard and arrived at Cowes after a long voyage. Officials reported an average speed around 36.08 knots, though figures are often adjusted to 26 knots. The voyage showcased the royal entourage and the ship’s notable route amid strong ceremonial signals.
The Insolvent Melbourne share broker case unfolds in the Imperial Court with Judge Moule presiding. Mr Waxman questions the broker about dealings with Mrs Maclean and Mrs Pratt, tracing payments, shares and alleged speculative transactions amid an overdrawn account and a push toward asset recovery.
Heavy rainfall raises water storage at Cataract dam to about 501 million gallons, with 665 points measured at Broughton Pass and 78 at Prospect. Cataract dam now holds UB.7IL in 2007 terms. officials note much of the rainfall wasted for irrigation.
Cablegram from Harrison Jouen Devin notes London wool market closed firm with little change since last series. Prices for greasy merino and coarse wools show modest gains or stability. British and colonial buyers report steady to lower volumes with some sales shifted to American trade and Continent sale days.
The NSW Aborigines board approves a new educational facility at Calimoa near Deniliquin to educate Aboriginal children from dispersed camps. A loyal missionary teacher will be appointed and a tender for the building was accepted at the Re Figies Board meeting. Last year pearl shells exported from Western Australia were valued at £143,000 with pearls worth about £5,008 discovered.
Sydney faces a severe butter shortage as wholesale prices surge to levels not seen in 17 years. Grocers struggle to secure supply, rationed by delays and rail bottlenecks, while consumers turn to treacle and jam. New Zealand butter will ease Melbourne stocks but not the price spike.
Fremantle Wednesday report reveals parliamentary reporters refuse to run proceedings after government dispute. Fremantle editors send sympathetic note praising readers for support while urging patience as strike continues into Friday.
The Farmers and Felhils Conference discussed federal takeover of railway control and uniform gauge, with debate on postal costs and railway connections. One delegate argued for centralized federal authority, while several favored limiting to local line control. the motion was rejected.
Theresa O'Donnell of Potts Point appeared at Water Police Court charged with idleness and being an idle and disorderly person. Testimony said she was arrested in William Street after food in public, with no fixed abode and foraging bread and meat. She claimed sickness and poverty and refused to testify. Mr Payton sentenced her to three months hard labor.
The Narrandera show opened today under cool but improving weather for a fair attendance. About a hundred exhibitors entered, with horses and crafts drawing interest. Officials anticipate strong turnout tomorrow as exhibitors display goods and a caravan of merchants travels the western road toward Lithgow.
In a morning session Eva Williams and Marion Jacobson faced defamation actions alleging malicious attacks on character. Judge Rogers urged settlement. a partial apology and a nominal damages verdict of one farthing plus costs followed, with the court open to the public and the matter regarded as settled on apology or further compromise.
In a Sydney District Court case Eleanor Fernheim of Darlinghurst Road contested a deposit on a purchase against Aunt Eugenie Tighe wife of P E Tighe of Phillip. The claim centered on a roll of dirty paper notes offered as payment for furniture and a lease. The judge ruled for the plaintiff, awarding the full claimed amount.
In this bankruptcy report several motions are noted. Re Michael Jouca seeks estate release from sequestration to operate as a discharge certificate. Re Chartex Henry Tilton reports and affidavits discussed with certificate applications. Re Toomas Bord Wood orders issued. Re Willem Lindsay proposes a monthly £2 to the official assignee for creditors with September 1 payment. Meeting and examinations include Re Edward Sparks with assignment suspension for further filing.
The article reports on doubts about aggressive medical and surgical treatments for ear diseases. It cites Professor Osborne and other authorities criticizing such approaches as unsafe, while promoting a new hearing aid method called Eatoscope. Readers are urged to contact the Eapoacopy Institute in Sydney for details and charges.
The husband of operatic singer Celia Ghiloni petitioned for dissolution of their marriage in Melbourne on Tuesday. He cited incompatibility and her professional commitments with various opera companies keeping her away from home for months. Respondent and plaintiff sought a London decree. a declaration was granted.
Mr Me Patten MLC remarks on the termination of the reference Shilings as rainfall of 14 inches in seven days strikes dry districts. He notes the persistent work since arriving in Sydney and says the rain’s extent surprised farmers. Crops have crowned a foot this week and districts expect better conditions upon return.
The Farmers Conference adopted a motion from the Savernake Branch urging the Commonwealth to establish a defence system with compulsory training for Australia's youth. The proposal envisions militar y drill and the use of arms as part of national defense.
A fragmented notice lists authors and widows from New South Wales Queensland Victoria and Tasmania. It notes recognition by a committee for works in prose and verse, mentioning names such as Charluite Keo Gall Annie Krom and Rev John Buffon among others and referencing titles like Century of Texmanien History and The Greensland Colony.
The Journal presents 27 portraits of England's Rugby Union players. Each face shows dogged determination and strong muscle, reflecting a group of keen footballers prepared for competition.
A promotional piece extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted general cough cure suitable for all ages. It argues a good remedy must relieve many cough types without harming sensitive throats and claims the product cures diverse coughs from healthy adults to infants.
A reader shares personal experience praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He recalls a severe cough last winter, used the remedy, saw quick relief, and now keeps it on hand to prevent colds or further coughing. He claims never to have had a cold or cough since.
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