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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
6
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Precious stones feature reports from the Evening News detailing a series of sifkles on pretatia stan ei gems and the largest diamond found in the State, named the Callinua diamond seized by the Transvaal era. A blue moat cut and a white stone are described, with placement in the Kinga crown ahead of other imbia centers.
Russian trio Cherniavski led by Edward Branscombe will arrive in October for a concert series in Erie Town and Hull. The group features Leo and Jam Cherniavski with youngest member Mischet, aged ten, already showing prodigious piano talent alongside violin and piano mastery by his brothers.
An article from Town and Country Journal explains how to photograph night scenes of illuminations, including the American Fleet display, without extra gear like magnesium wire. The piece emphasizes accessibility and practical steps for achieving clear night photographs with common cameras.
A fashion surge dominates Sydney with heavy embroidery and millinery imports. Husbrolderies and laces pour in as firms report duties totaling about fourteen hundred pounds and plans to display Pound value embroideries across large windows during a Saturday sale. The Australia Orchestra will perform American and English songs while Grace Bros attracts shoppers.
A deputation from North Ryde urged a federal purity standard for bran, pollard, and cham, with rules on dating eggs, labeling, preservative use, and year‑round inspections. They cited 100,000 poultry heads in the district and weekly bran and grain consumption as reasons to protect the industry and public health. The Under-Secretary pledged to present these concerns to the Minister.
Last day. Most4, Lowe and Coupway announce the final day of their great sale. They claim a sweeping reduction on men’s and boys’ apparel as they plan a general raid on stock before quitting. Prices are further cut and remaining clean sweep linen will likely be sold tomorrow night.
A. Haydon of Balmain and Ro Shaw of Leichhardt prepared for a two mile race on the Parramatta River from Bottle Point Mortlake to Searle Monument on September 26. The Lux bees start at 245 ppm DM. Sheldon’s new discovery noted for cures.
Mistranscribed notices show a 19th century appointment item naming Professor Stanich as a specialist in law nose and tarost with an address at Oxley street Vprow's Nest Noch Sydney. The fragment references Lord Augustus Loftus and a prior governorship.
Rugby union international matches listed for Sydney venues with start times and officials. Several school and second and third grade fixtures follow across Wentworth Park Birchgrove Moore Park and Agricultural Ground with teams including North Sydney Newtown Balmain and Western Suburbs. Officials include Mr T Pauling and Mr A Watson with dates and venues specified in the program.
scattered notes detail Australian rules fixtures at various grounds including Moore Park and Sydney Cricket Ground with reference to umpires, venues, and times. athletics events list one mile handicap at Sydney Cricket Ground and other field events. cycling and chess-like interclub competition mentioned amid mixed place names and incomplete terms.
Baseball action at Petersham Oval features New South Wales First Team and Second Team meeting at 2.20 pm. Petersham hosts both sessions, including Petersham versus Waverley, with games scheduled at Petersham Oval.
Shipping schedule lists sailings from Sydney GPO with ports including Suva Levuka Wallis Eden Newcastle for Macleay River Port Macquarie Byron Bay Cal’s Harbor Wellington New Zealand Montevideo Buenos Ayres Chill Timor Manila Hongkong Japan Melbourne Nelsons Bay Tea Gardens Thursday Island Port Darwin Timor Manila Hongkong Tasmanian routes via several vessels and times, with special endorsement required naming the ship.
Merriwa dispatch notes 19 days of heavy soaking rains bringing prosperity to the district. Harvest prospects improve as the Giaurier clip is expected to yield better browning results. Also mentions Laxo-Tonic Pills and Great Peppermint Cure with health claims.
The Legislative Assembly debated railway sleepers shipped to the Transvaal under Forestry Department clearance. Ministers and members sparred over government responsibility for inspection, with plans to send an expert to South Africa and to back the contractor if sleepers prove sound. The session also covered Vice Suppression Bill aims, subsidies to friendly societies, and licensing of theatres and public halls, ending with adjournment as railway painters face mass layoffs planned for Saturday.
A fragmented report notes unemployment around 500 men, several dismissals at Fitzroy Dock, and a plan to address conditions. Ministers and councilors debate public works funding and a private capital bill while police work on assaults on tramway workers and providence funds progress. The session adjourns after addressing church funds and private capital measures.
Fragrant Peary soap promises luxury and beauty with soothing properties as a leading toilet item. The rest place for costumes is Rogers Brothers Dyers and Cleaners at 181 Oxford Street and 775 George Street, offering influenza and cold relief with Great Peppermint Cure at 1s 9d.
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