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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1908
Page
14
The article describes improving fishing prospects despite unsettled weather. It notes rivers, bays, and harbors with strong currents and mentions events at Wateon's Bay and Sth NSW waterways. Details cover equipment, bait, prices, and safety tips for anglers, plus upcoming championships and regional fishing activity.
A mother explains how Chamberlain's Cough Remedy helps her family endure winter illnesses. She notes that one or two doses ward off colds, that the remedy strengthens throat membranes, and that many families keep it on hand for young children. She cites her neighbor Mrs Weeks praising its effect on preventing coughs and colds.
Fishermen describe improving weather aiding early season catches with black bream, blackish, and snapper evident around Parramatta River Manly and Watsons Bay. Entries note prawns scarce urging worms and small crabs. numerous boats report fair hauls near Long Nose, Kirribilli, Trial Bay, and Smoky Cape amid unsettled conditions.
The August 18 issue of The Woman's Budget offers up to date articles and short stories plus home craft ideas. It promotes a September insert contest offering pay for tested recipes about 250 words, and previews key competitions in the next issue.
Arch iear on Gunther preached at St Job s Parra mata on the Pan Anglican Cox groan work. Rev GM Thurman instituted at St Albans Epping presided at Church Rescue Home meeting and committee auction. Wednesday addressed Girls Friendly Society and led M issle to Syamen committee. Thursday Holy Trinity Dulwich Hill men s meeting. Sunday anniversary services at Holy Trinity Erakine Ville with sermons by Rev C J Kimberley and Archdeacon Dixon. Numerous attendances. St Thomas School Hall Balmain Weak social with music by Misa Boulton. St Cuthbert s Blakehurst opening postponed due to weather to be dedicated today by Vicar General. Last evening St Anites Sdua Souci social when Mr and Mrs M Kearn were saluted for leaving the district. Air S A Kelyourk resigns from as sistant to Rev BOR A Wil scan. souvenirs given.
A verdict of death by own action was returned at an inquest into the death of John Joseph Guerin, 26, a saddler, who died at his mother's residence in Marrickville on August 9. He had been treated for mental trouble months earlier. He retired to bed August 1 after taking cocoa. His mother and sisters heard him call out goodbye I’ve poisoned myself. They found him collapsed. a doctor declared life extinct. A box of muriatic acid was found in the room.
A youth named Harry Brunig pleaded guilty at Darlinghurst Sessions to stealing a bicycle belonging to Donald Borthwick at Belmore on July 11. He was sentenced to six months' imprisonment, suspended on mercy for two years upon payment of £39 and good behaviour for 13 months.
Case before Judge Rogers at Sydney District Court concerns Maris Madden junior seeking £42 15s 6d alleged proceeds from wool bought from James Smith and sold by Galusbrough Mort and Company Limited. dispute centers on advances, cash payments, and misapplied proceeds with Madden claiming he cannot recover due to misallocation and Smith as the true claimant. judge finds the relevant party to sue is Smith and moves to determine title to wool and proceeds.
The newly elected officers of the Sydney Chamber of Commerce meet prominent officials including the Shaire Governor and Premier. President G. B. Eittejonn, vice president HT Brad don, and secretary H. C. Mitchell led official calls Friday afternoon to the Governor, Premier, Lord Mayor, Railway Commissioners, and leaders of the Chamber of Manufactures and the Commercial Travellers Association.
In Bathurst a heated effort for a universal half-holiday drew mixed support. A Public meeting backed the Prostrss Association to coordinate with Store Keepers and Prado Association, seeking broader center cooperation. Opponents from the Stor uknepees and Traders Association resisted, promising to press for compromise. The plan risks stalling public movements and uneven weekly schedules, with Wednesday and Friday split in practice.
An old advertisement claims a simple prescription cures rheumatism kidney and bladder troubles. The remedy mixes tincture Gentian Compound Syrup Rhubarb Liquid Barkola Compound Syrup of Ginger with dosing after meals and at night. It warns of kidney issues and urges prompt treatment, noting the cure is considered almost certain after several weeks.
Prayer forwarded to clergy during Fleet Sunday by the Vicar G Gentral. It asks for divine guidance for President of the United States and all leaders, for peace, justice, religion, and order, and prays for safety of sailors serving in the Fleet with thanks for mercies and blessings on the Church.
The yearly prize distribution at the Syiney Center Mission drew a large crowd of children and parents. Young attendees received gifts with evident excitement, while the ex mayor Randwicker C. McDonnall presented prizes to a standout child amid light humor and community cheer.
A presentation to Lady Northcote will be held at the Town Hall on Sunday in September. Women of New South Wales express affection and pleasure at the opportunity to record good wishes. The fund closes today and invitations for the ceremony will be issued early next week. Many women artists are preparing a distinctive address to be signed by participants.
A local Thursday event named Starr Bewket Soaiery organized a mass gathering with a drawing. The winning number 228 matched seven shares, amount £25, and the prize was issued to a resident of Tesmar Street. Habernelt will secure the prize for two years free of charge.
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