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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
7
A court warning comes from the Victorian Supreme Court and authorities over deceptions selling a product as Just as food as SANDER'S EUCALYPT EXTRACT. The genuine product from Sander and Sons is urged for safe viable effective use based on experience and careful manufacture.
A week of covert planning by tramway workers seeks to revive a strike during Fleet Week. Officials warn a renewed revolt could endanger the state’s authority, urge unity against conspirators, and defend past amnesty decisions while preparing for harsher action if protests recur.
The article argues Public Instruction must urgently address deteriorating state school facilities, citing Singleton as an example with mold, damp vaults, and health risks. It laments sixteen months of neglect and questions the wisdom of isolating a faulty, unsafe structure while others also suffer damp conditions.
A court discussion centers on the word satisfied in wage terms and how linguistic ambiguity affects judgments. The arbitrator notes that wages may be adequate yet not meet a worker’s appetite, while other words show ambiguity through misusage and context.
Report notes a bitter dispute between Melbourne and Sydney leaders over whether players can travel on a Sunday. The NSW Cabinet claims Sabbath travel is prohibited, while Victorian officials push for the visit, criticizing the others for strict Sunday observance. The piece questions motives and calls the stance incomprehensible.
The text discusses delays in distributing uniforms to senior cadets and unprovided name details for country captions. It notes unease over unequal treatment and questions surrounding imprecise administration while asserting the public’s right to the real facts of the proceedings and the most instructive features of the reception.
A critical note on Sir Harry Johnston’s anthropology proposals argues science cannot justify race hierarchy. The piece mocks craniometry and facial angles used to judge guilt or worth, condemns plans to absorb or separate races, and cautions against reverting to lower standards by extending such pseudo measures.
The article discusses fears of imminent hostilities in South Wales and Sydney amid military preparations. It questions civilian willingness to endure bombardment and outlines emergency measures, ambulance arrangements, and police troop readiness, highlighting public anxiety over possible conflict and the state's defensive posture.
A fragmented historical note discusses taming and exploiting a volatile volcano near Vollano. It suggests tunneling into the mountain to provide a harbor for works and gravitation based operations. Proposals include breakwaters, barhoy works, and potential export of output with planned labor nationalization.
Australian bankers and merchants cable to Prime Minister Deakin offering support for welcoming the American Fleet. The fleet departs Auckland Saturday and is due Sydney Thursday morning. Debate over naval reviews and train access threatens participation by Sydney area cadets and regional detachments.
The Aeroplane in London for Thursday Evening is reported as covering eight miles while resting. A long sight is projected, indicating further demonstrations or tests to follow by the Wright Brothers.
London reports a serious diminution in the Territorial Army during the present week of training. Many battalions are 80 per cent below their strength last week, with some officers noting steep declines. The newspapers commend the camp as fine material while laments the weakness of numbers.
In England at Legum and Southamsitea details emerge of a 108 run stand and a seven wicket win by Farn shire. The report mentions Sammy Woods, Sain, and the not out batsman Fauna Wis Poth, with references to Cambrigge University and the Light Blur eleven.
London reports the Tennis Association selecting R Ribealo and J G Purse to represent Great Britain in a challenge against Australasia in Australia. Last year Australasia defeated Africa in three matches to two. Rosland, led by A W Gore and Hy Roper Barratt, hold the title with a 5 2 record.
London late Thursday bar silver rose or steadied amid modest activity with figures quoted around 0 1-164 per ounce, reflecting cautious tone in bullion trading and market liquidity.
Report from Byaney states about four feet of vessels remain bar-bound across parthern ports. At Twend Heads steamers Mokau Friendship Durasbab Rowh Alfred Fleming lie bar-bound, while at bunca Heads Rock Lily Cur Juck are bar-bound. City of Grafton and Nerou also report bar-bound at Bal Nos.
London reports the Arrhy bishop of Melbourne and the Bishop of Wangaratta have attended the Pan Anglican Congress. They will return to Australia aboard the Mongatia.
Proceedings before the Industrial Court in Maitland and Newcastle heard arguments on forming wage boards for engine drivers, firemen, and pumpers in several collieries. Counsel debated jurisdiction and structure, naming representatives from owners and workers groups, with the matter adjourned to Tuesday for further consideration.
W. S. Forbes, ex Insurance manager, convicted of signaling securities valued at £1700, was sentenced this morning by Judge Back to life in Goulburn Gaol with labor. His Honour noted that after serving time authorities might consider granting a license.
Filima and Company druggists advertise all drugs with allopathic and homeopathic preparations. The firm promises daily prepared prescriptions at the lowest rates from their shop at 17 Goormeat, opposite Gy Poat Olen Bydney-O.
London Thursday evening reports Mr J G Jenkins has resigned as Agent-General for South Australia. Expressions of regret flood in from peers and officials praising his conduct and support for Australian interests. Notables including the Earl of Crewe, Lord Jersey, Tennyson, Sir T Fowell Burton, and W F Reeves join in commendation.
An old advertisement touts a remedy for rheumatism and gout promising relief from head and facial pain. It cites "Cortata" cure claims and mentions performers and shop details in George Street Sydney. The copy includes odd spellings and fragmented phrases typical of period patent medicine ads.
The Antral, a ne sisam scow built by Miles Brothers of Forster, completed trials at Sydney with speed noted at 10 percent knots. It will join the timber trade. The rest of the text mentions the Southern Rifle Association meeting and Cup events, plus a garbled Admiral Sperry message.
An unofficial rumor about renewed agitation near the tramway service triggers tension in official circles. Heads of departments, including Tramways Superintendent Mr Kunesham, discuss potential investigations and the registration issue under the ... Forces. A member notes a meeting planned for morning and another in the evening as delegates seek to appoint investigators and consider actions at the commissioners’ level.
The steamer Itrehos will depart Wooltnemanion Bay on Monday bound for Antwerp and Mambure via ports for the Geren Australian Company. The cargo includes listed items valued at 15 percent and 000 plus various wares and clippings referenced in the rough OCR text.
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