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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1901
Page
7
An excerpt from a serialized story follows Hermie and family drama as they discuss care for Tiny and move through night, while Mortimer rides into a looming African patrol. A storm, fear, and a help-seeking girl mark the shift to a transport cart scene as the tale crosses into a perilous farm setting.
A Hurstville deputation led by M Lean M P and M L A Carruthers urged the Deputy Postmaster General for NSW to approve a new port and telegraph office at Hurstville, a receiving and telephone office at Penshurst, and changes to mail delivery and clearance. The official promised to present the requests to the Postmaster General with departmental information.
An advertisement extols Warner's Safe Cure as a universal remedy for kidney and liver diseases including Bright's Disease, claiming it restores organ function to remove urinary and biliary toxins. The piece links poisons retention to multiple illnesses and asserts cure through natural toxin elimination.
Sergeant A T Anderson of B Squadron Mounted Rifles writes from General Hospital Nourse Deep after malaria fever recovery. He recounts May 20 to May 24 patrols near Klerkadorp Wolverenamiad and Vout River, capturing seven waggons, 50 cattle, 1000 sheep, 200 head horses, 200 rounds ammunition, and detaining refugees. mentions De la Rey’s commando and casualties including Lieutenant Lamb and Farrell. He notes a Pitt Street raid arrests list of 60 plus workers with ages and trades.
A correspondent questions why the Pitt Street electric tram line shows a wide margin left for a possible second track later, suggesting public misdirection. The Glebe and Annandale councils discuss garbage destructors and future funding as they plan a joint committee to negotiate shared infrastructure.
At Memday evening’s Glebe Caunell meeting a letter from Forest Lodge Radup Chub secretary Mr H E Watson urged steps to build a safe path from a rock point to a coastal area. Aldermen debated keeping undesirable visitors out, noting only potential benefit was to the local lodge. The Mayor and council affirmed opposition to the project and resolved not to proceed with Watson’s request, pledging to prevent harm in the borough.
NEW MUSIC experiments feature Mewns and WH Olewood Company forward The Rover a baritone setur praised as one of the best efforts of the period The theme is lively and spirited with a robust marchlike rhythm Another piece Whisper My Name to Nell by J J Neil tells a simple tale of two drummer boys, received warmly by Miss Rary Macklu and others A plain but effective ballad with a pleasing refrain
A chaotic scene unfolds as a fire erupts in Auckland causing injuries and evacuations. Witnesses report smoke and loud alarms while responders work to contain the blaze. No clear casualty details are provided.
The Railway Military Band was treated to a complimentary outing by Railway Department employees at Clifton Gardens with boats to Chowder Bay and 250 people. The event featured a Circular Quay concert, a lawn performance, dancing on a new floor, and a sports program at Mr Thompson's ground. Proceeds will fund additional instruments. a substantial sum is expected to be handed to the band secretary.
In a town council meeting Mayor Alfermant Usher Alderman Wat were chosen to represent Patdington in the Municipal Association. A long-time Monaro resident died July 27 at his residence Berridaig aged 70. Thomas Aitchison, born in Kenton, Scotland, arrived in Sydney aboard the Adams. He leaves a widow seven children and several grandchildren.
Report outlines fever cases among patients and staff at City Hospital with mentions of medical care and nursing responses. The text notes a fever outbreak traced to a community infection and describes hospital procedures for isolation, treatment, and monitoring of affected individuals.
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