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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
6
The report details limited meat purchases and rising butter scarcity as grocers stagger stock while river trade continues. Buyers seek staples with seasonal supply issues affecting items like potatoes and wheat, and prices show varied movement across markets.
The article urges immediate use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for whooping cough, claiming quick relief, ease of expectoration, and reduced risk of pneumonia. It states the remedy is safe for babies and adults, contains nothing harmful, and has been used in many epidemics with success.
An early 20th century ad touts a cough remedy named Lanes Cough Remedy that allegedly cures colds croup and pneumonia in children without opium. It promises quick relief and safe feeding guidance while asserting the product is officially free from harmful passes and sold everywhere.
The Sydney produce sale at the Sydney Railway Goods Shed featured a mix of consignments including turnips and peaches. The event noted medium to prime quality stock and varied pricing from 4d to 6d, with buyers and auctioneers such as C. J. W. Graf & Co and Pr France Auctioneers handling lots at Redfern.
In the Legislative Assembly discussion Mr Hunt notes the Clyde Engineering Company supplied engines under the same specifications as imports. Questions arise on total costs including duty and inspection, delivery timelines, and maintenance. Comparisons show locally made engines match imported performance with little maintenance cost difference.
Rain drenches a massive Light Horse camp beside George's River with nearly 2000 mounted troops and baggage, as government contractors accelerate transport and troops concentrate. General Gordon tours, praising the muster and detraining progress despite foul weather.
Mr O Sull ivan seeks a parliamentary question on whether country cadets can be invited to Sydney for the United States fleet reception amid hesitancy over the invitation. Circulars will be sent to Sydney families asking them to host cadets or to attend the reception. The Town and Country Journal notes an amusing locality competition testing readers’ powers of observation with images and a photographer's column.
A religious notice promotes the Euroscope Aural Kinetics as a natural cure for Deafness. Testimonials from Rev. R. P. Foster and Rev. Henry Gainford praise its results after weeks of use. The Euroscope Institute in Sydney offers free information by request.
Fragmented OCR shows Mr Bringo detailing land resumption costs for Myall Creek and Gobbagombalin. Includes totals for purchase prices, expenses, and road expenditure. notes arrears, applications, and dispositions to date. few lands remain unsold with portions pending about Myall Creek and Marrar areas.
The Premier faces questions in the Legislative Asuen DIT vote on Tuesday about government pay raises for police. MP Baggayon asks whether the move to increase police wages will be rejected or approved and whether the Independent General of Valiewyr will be paid per day. The debate also covers seven years of service rewards and the potential rise in daily pay.
An Evening News reporter sees Mr. Macarthur, secretary of the Citreua Fleet Celebration Committee, with a pile of cheques. He says they are receiving more money than they can handle and predicts a splendid show as Sydney supporters respond well.
The Governor General and Lady Lapimette will depart Brisbane by rain on September 11 aboard the Nippon Yusen Kaisha Kumano Maru to England via Canada. A farewell levee will be held at Government House Sydney on Friday afternoon September 4. Lava aa Lady Northcott will be the guests of the Governor and Lady Chelmeford at Government House Brisbane from the evening of the "Mth" as they embark.
In Goulburn on Monday a pom pom attached to the A L Mores was named at Rivera dale home of Lieutenant Twynam who led the gym. Mrs Fred Wedd, adjutant’s wife, officiated by breaking champagne over the pom pom and declaring For hearths and homes Than This gun Argyle. Refreshments followed and Sergeant Toung explained the gun’s mechanism.
A fierce storm swept Kiama on Wednesday night with loud thunder and bright lightning. It toppled structures and frightened residents, likened to an earthquake. Port operations were disrupted as debris and damage delayed activity into the morning.
Rumors rise over exposed live electrical wires in Hyde Park used to illuminate the Fleet events in Sydney. Officials and engineers discuss danger from varying voltages and potential falls, with past accidents noted and public fear cited despite caution from authorities.
Walter Strickland Wigs tramway inspector testified at Newtown Police Court against Frederick Sedigew for using indecent language on July 20 near Kige Street Newtown A tram approaching the footboard caused the driver to sound the bell Sedigew allegedly insulted the conductor and witnesses testified to the language Sedigew was found guilty and fined 40 or a month’s imprisonment.
The assembly discussed soaring prices for commodities including butter. Questions focus on causes, possible consumer harm, and whether government action or expert inquiry is needed. MMP Wade replied inquiries are being made to identify causes of a price crisis, noting it is a Commonwealth matter.
In the New South Wales Legislative Assembly on Tuesday evening Mr Gratame asked the Minister for Public Works if government staff would be paid for public holidays proclaimed during the American Fleet visit. Mr Kee could not answer immediately but promised a reply if given notice. The question appeared on the evening’s business paper. If state employees are not paid the holidays they may be allowed to work on those days.
An adjourned inquest at the Coroner's Court concluded into the death of Margaret Mooper 43 of Waverley Old South Hind Road. She died August 3 at St Vincent's Hospital from phosphorus poisoning. Post mortem ex pulsation found the poison well administered and the verdict returned reflects that finding.
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