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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR notes describe items like flower stands and candelabra from Anthony Horderns sale. Mentions pieces with unclear measurements and misread item names. No clear dates or locations are discernible from the text.
Fragmentary 19th or early 20th century advertisement listing refined ointments powders creams and perfumes from brands like Bloom of Eau de Cologne and Gallets Blanc. Mentions scented powders and face creams with partial product names and vague prices, typical of period catalog notes.
A fragmented OCR page lists numerous tableware items and tool makers. Entries mention Magley’s, Mossey’s, Manley’s, Harrison Bros, Randle Apatra, Preble Simeis, Wingiel’s, and others with references to knives forks blades and handles in a shop or catalog context. The text suggests a catalog or advertise trade listing for cutlery, knives, forks, and related hardware.
A clipped report describes the Alhambra as artistically restored by the Spanish government and mentions Australians on travel, with a Town and Country Journal correspondent detailing a “Scamper Through Spain.”
The Turriaro Estate at Bendarres freehold land with river frontage near Narrabri was sold to Messrs Scott, Braokers and MWEarlane of New Zealand from Mr Willa Buchanan Jun for subdivision. Purchasers expect 10,000 acres river country near Nanni River town. stock will be valued six months later at 26,000 dead. Jones near a ditch incident. Woods' Peppermint Cure advertised by Squires Burns and Maclurcan for coughs and colds at chemists.
A 1907 industrial balance sheet shows New South Wales output surpassing Victoria by value, with NSW wages rising to over £6.7 million and employment climbing across metal works garments and other sectors. The report notes NSW manufacturing grew faster, while Victoria remains strong in clothing textiles and pastoral products. NSW also records a large workforce and significant shifts in employment across industries.
At a Parramatta Council meeting Alderman De Low moved, Alderman Jago seconded, a resolution urging removal of the George unit at Macquarie streets asylum. The plan includes joining with a committee to speed up measures and to assist efforts at implementing the resolution.
Lifeboat practice underway with the Alice Rawson launching at St Wawen's Bay amid a spring tide. Crew reports bravery but launches hindered by tides. Also notes Public Inflection Department traveling school at Ron' Siding in Namoj district. Dr Sheldon claims a new discovery to strengthen lungs with vaccines for influenza and cold.
Fort Macquarie undergoes extensive alterations with a new cargo shed for Monty Vetty Company. The Sydney Harbor Trust adds iron railings, shelter sheds, and waterman facilities, with berthing rules for ferries and launches and plans a public park at the harbour edge.
A Tailors Union meeting at Trades Hall chaired by J B Crombie discussed applying for a wages board under the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act. The secretary J Duyack was authorized to pursue formation of a wages board. A later speech by Scott Hengel covered the Industrial Workers of the World. The gathering planned a Friday general meeting and a social in September to aid long standing member Mr Peter Strong who is blind.
A list of newly registered companies in New South Wales under the Limited Lis bl act Australiam Advante Astoctatios Limited and others. Includes capital details, intended lines of business from selling camala elec mis file to gun manufacture, and signatures of registrants and officers. Also notes registered offices in Sydney and Hur, Verranderie with various capital totals and share structures.
A man identified as George G Togaldby alias Thomas William Clark alias Josep William Oliver, 27, faced the Water Police Court under the Criminals Prevention Act for entering New South Wales within three years of a prior termination. He requested an order to leave the State immediately as the ministerial decision loomed.
Advertising blurb touts a foot bath remedy claiming instant relief for tender or aching feet. It promotes Condy’s Fluid as a key additive, cites Dr. Tanner from a medical work, and asserts odor removal and soothing properties. Claims include antiseptic and strengthening effects with no Persian gansie of Potash.
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