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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
3
The item notes a medicinal product named Woods Great Peppermint Cut for coughs and colds. It presents the remedy as a remedy option advertised in the period, likely with promotional language and a brief description of benefits.
Fragments describe ship schedules to Adelaide Durban and Port Macquarie with endorsed correspondence details, a West Australia parliamentary prorogation note, a Sept 1 general election, an art carving exhibition at Queen Victoria Markets, Lithgow industrial activity revival, and a reference to Laxo Tonic Pills for kidney disease with a 1864 date.
Ongoing recapitalized workings at Balmain Coal Mine follow a settled dispute between management and workers. Widening roadways doubles trolley capacity and extends half a mile to the face, with six months needed to finish. Ventilation, haulage, and screening gear are being added as the mine is steadily opened for future development.
Mr Wo A Fletcher presided at the Aquarium Society of New South Wales meeting held at Vickery's Chambers. Mr St E Pinckh described a device to maintain stable aquarium water temperature despite 28 degree surroundings. Members shared winter fish-keeping experiences. Exhibits included an eri-like goby and a golden arp. The meeting noted resignations and elected new officers including Mr A Carry and Mr E G Bornasets.
At the Vaucluse Council meeting Alderman Porayth warned that crowds at Watsons Bay on fleet arrival could push visitors over unsafe cliffs. He urged repairing the boundary fence at once and sought government aid to secure the area. The deputy mayor said Colonel Onslow had been asked to request 300 pounds to fix the sewer and dangerous park track along the cliff. A letter to the Department of Public Works was decided to push for improvements.
A. J. Haynes' Hairdressing Saloon at 109 Pitt Street Sydney invites inspection of a new discovery for winter coughs and colds. The notice emphasizes rare and skilled attention and suggests a visit between Hunter Street and Stock Exchange.
In a column the Horderns announce the final days of their sale at the New Pulaay Emporium. The store, praised as a rus of shoppers, highlights large bargains in the famous Erees room, drawing attentive patrons to special offers across departments.
At a Willoughby Club meeting the group split on a W miles road race over the Chatswood Pymble route starting at the Great Northern Hotel. A smoke concert and half yearly meeting will be held at the Willoughby Town Hall in Chatswood on September 2 to present season prizes to winners.
A smoke concert at Petersham Town Hall in aid of Leichhardt Rowing Club drew a large audience. Speakers praised Mr Kenny for his service and instrumental role in raising the club to its current standard. AU Ramsay presented Kenny with a sovereign and military brushes as he exits the club.
In a football note the selection committee names the British team for next Saturday's Metropolitan match. The writer questions why E. Houker was not chosen, arguing his play deserved first selection.
A Citizens' Committee presses ahead to honor the American Fleet visit amid concerns over the large entertainment budget. Debate centers on allocating funds, contrasting with available sustaining goods like Nutro?? Cocoa and Woods' Peppermint Cure expressed in the article.
Forfeits declared in Caulfield and Melbourne Cups leave 428 and 143 runners respectively. Many top picks are out in Caulfield while a few favorites remain. Rain and a brief storm disrupted the Renebery Club meeting, but the program produced competitive racing and strong attendance.
The Pyrmont Reliaery Club hosted a smoke concert at Calidanian Heel Point-street Pyrmont. Medals from Balmain and District A Grade Competition were presented by President James Kidd. J Turner and J Franks received patting trophies, F Flack bowling award, W Bailey fielding honors, and secretary W Par jet a silver tea set for service. A Hedley, leaving Sydney with England rugby league, received a steaming case. The annual report praised a prosperous season, with the club winning the Balmain and District Association A Grade on 21 points from 42, scoring 2119 runs for 102 wickets while opponents totaled 1290 runs for 142 wickets. A club record 405 runs in one afternoon stood against the Five Deck Club. G Turner topped batting with 420 runs at 46.7, J Franks 228 not out in a record, and Mr Gunther’s trophy noted for a century. F Flack claimed Robinson’s trophy for Dowling averages with 70 wickets at 7.7 runs. Bailey won Mr Moore’s trophy for fielding. Election of office-beaters named Patton, Holroyde, W J W Gunther president James Kidd, committee Franks O’Neill Kidd O’Toole, secretary WT Potter, captain G Turner, vice-captain C Clements, and delegates Franks Perryman. Eighteenth annual Sandard ClubPaddington meeting had T Woods as chair. First eleven retained A Grade in Centennial Park Association with 9 wins and 1 loss 1 draw. 1772 runs for 183 setbacks, opponents 3088 for 85 wickets, average seven point fifteen. Patting average went to C Cubitt 16.6.
An Thursday night at Messrs Mennon and Smiths Parlor high level billiards action produced round one heat results. Endtenitt beat Wen geakeles and Youpong defeated G. P frecsives as the field moved toward the semi finals. Subsequent rounds feature Abrahams Hart and others, with the third round slated for tonight and a large turnout observed.
The South Sydnee Harriers postponed the Parramatta handicap road race to Saturday August 24 starting at Parramatta at 3 pm. Entries reopen with more prizes and close Wednesday August 19 at 3 pm at the Sports Clubs on Huster Street. The event includes 220 yards Open Handicap and Open No Vault Handicap.
The report notes players Iain Cramping and Alice Weay soaring scores in the Hesalemue outing with Turse and Catt Bowe Ve leading. Trewar Jones and others compete across multiple Serer events under the A. Slee Porthy and KhW Mor Che committees, continuing through the weekend.
A garbled boxing item lists several fighter names and outcomes with mixed capitalization and stray words. The legible parts reference boxers Turzer and Heyes and mention a general contest result, though specifics like dates venues or scores are unreadable.
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The page lists various motoring items and names from a club retest event. It mentions Juhnweinie Club, safety checks, and several drivers or participants such as J. Mirae and Ganiotha. Specific vehicle details and measurements appear, alongside notes about engines and models from different makers.
Estate advertisement touts Sheldon’s New Discovery as unequalled for coughs colds and chest troubles. Claims it relieves fever and lung distress in children and adults. Priced at 13 and 3 dollars.
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