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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
12
Fragmentary OCR notes show references to wages and production, with garbled names and dates. The text mentions operations and a year but contains many distortions, making it difficult to identify clear events, people, or places.
The Constellation, launched 1797, once a frigate of 48 guns, now a training ship, famed for near legends of battle with the Vengeanes and Insurgente. It saw action in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, endured industry rejoicing and later conflicts, and remains a symbol of naval heritage.
The Oxford Street display features flags from Britain Ireland Wales Scotland and Australia with Stars and Stripes prominent. Fronts are dressed with white and blue bunting and a large Australia welcome illustration sits across Brisbane Street. Lighting will boost the scene at night.
An unsolicited letter arrived at the Hydro facility warning about indigestion and suggesting a single cure. The missive advises recipients to “take the hint” and claims the remedy is the only cure, with no further details about origin or legitimacy.
Long list explains U S Navy rank insignia devices lace colors and corps marks for rear admirals captains commanders lieutenants and other officers plus staff officers engineers medical and civil corps and warrant officers with details on epaulet devices collars and specialty marks and uniforms for chaplains and petty officers
The text details collar trims, stripes, and badges for navy enlisted ranks and ratings. It explains white tape stripes on overshirts and jumpers, star devices on collars, insignia placement on cuffs and sleeves, apprentice marks, watch marks, and the differing markings for petty officers, seamen, and other classes. It notes tapes around shoulder seams and placement above the pocket, with distinctions between blue and white shirts and which sleeve carries the mark.
A dated ode pleads for kinship between settlers and Britain, praising ancestral ties and imperial prowess. It envisions a united Anglo empire across new lands, urging mutual support, shared history, and a peaceful welcome to newcomers in an age of looming war.
The Eagley line from Averaliay Underwear has been tested for years and is now perfected. Order it with confidence and spread the word as friends begin to follow.
The AnnanDale council discusses the possible relocation of the post office, noting misdirected mail and lack of communication from Alder Davey and Togam. Alderman Colebrook moves the motion to return the petition to Mr Witt, aiming to secure town land for a post office, with supportive remarks and opposition from others.
The Country Storekeepers Association of New South Wales lists officers and committee members. President is Mr. Charles Regan of Tamworth. vice presidents include RT Webb, Heathuras, J Weedon, Shockel, and Z W Humphries. treasurer Mr. George Oissing. secretary and other committee members span Tamworth, Cowra, Wagga Wagga, Coonamble, Maitland, Singleton, Parkes, Narrandera, Wyong, West Maitland and more.
The register lists several new companies under the Limited Liability Act with capitals ranging from £19,000 to £300. Registrations include firms for general merchants, exporters, bacon rotizers, provision manufacturers, and a Courier Newspaper Company. Signatories include Ho Wernthal, J. Andrew, C. E. Foggitt, T. L. Jones, and others. Registered offices in Fort, Sydney, and Germanton.
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