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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1908
Page
9
Local shop advertises a limited one month sale featuring framed images, art prints, and landscape scenes with special prices on frames and gallery pieces. Emphasis on aquarium displays and artistic engravings aims to draw visitors to a country market event.
The Crown Studios at 4483 George Street hosts a racing event tomorrow Wednesday featuring seven events starting with first race at 7:19 PM. Ebert is among the entrants competing for prizes and bragging rights in a lively local program.
Guests at Government House attended a grand ball Monday to honor the American Fleet. Approximately 300 ladies and officials arrived in bright naval and military uniforms, with elaborate decorations and mirrors outlined in white and green. The setting featured large tents, drawing rooms, and artistic decor, while the dance started around 10 pm and continued to the early hours. Notable attendees included Lady Northcote, Sir Thomas Keen Carmichael, Rear-Admiral Sikander, and other dignitaries, with Mrs Ewing and Mrs Groom among the guests. The event was described as one of Government House’s most attended balls.
Weather and sailor preferences deter excursions by the State Government to New South Wales beauty spots. Special trains to Nowra and Wollongong carried few passengers with only about 200 sailors using the early morning services and minimal patronage overall to National Park.
An advertorial claiming Zam-Buk Balm cures injuries from children’s mishaps and skin afflictions. It cites Mrs W. Cook of Marshcaireat and recounts a case of a fall causing burns and odor, asserting rapid scar healing and safety benefits for families. The piece touts Zam-Buk as a universal remedy sold by chemists and stores.
A brief fragment notes a health themed beverage item described as healthy. It references a beverage category and suggests wellness or diet connections without concrete details, leaving essential facts unclear.
Burns admitted the recent bout was extremely hard and he felt twenty wore than normal after the fight. Squires, seen at Balemans Hotel, bore swelling about the left eye and chin but expected to recover in days. Both champs plan to train again ahead of a potential rematch with Laing in Adelaide. Burns may meet Johnson if plans allow.
Intense cold and blustery conditions at Randwick this morning saw numerous horses completing varied workouts. Poseidon Oreus and Asurine led a mile effort, while several runners pressed into five furlongs with Proprietor bowl and thimoee in mid pace. Dowdingstown Barley Brew paced a strong mile as Arlingrom and Woolloomooloo also logged solid rounds. A gallant incident occurred when Weamead stumbled and dislocated a near fore fetlock. efforts will decide to wave him from the stud.
Alfred Aley a Roerts and Company's wool-pressing works engineer in Abst raltroal Pyrmont was injured while adjusting a belt on a pulley. His arm was torn from the shoulder and he was rushed to Syansy Hospital with serious injuries. He is 35 and from Mary-street Hunter's Hill.
Passenger and crew lists detail arrivals aboard multiple vessels from Bremen and Lowhampton. Names include Randermann Captain, Mr James Leaile, Mr Tasmgeg Tom, Hermann Heldgen, Louise Stadler, Curt Wesener, Elslen Tar i, Herbert Gilles, plus many others. Ships mentioned include Teedoe Hotser, Meleoular, Pawaangere Monee, and Frintonibae. Cargoes and passenger notes reference various captains, companies, and destinations, with a focus on inbound shipping activity and listed travelers.
Excited troopers backed horses into crowds including women and children provoking risk of harm. Several troopers lacked self-control amid a peaceful crowd gathering for a review in Centennial Turk, prompting tense moments and a near breach of the peace before foot police intervened.
After a review at Centennial Park, over 2500 American Fleet men and officers were bussed to the Agricultural Ground for a catered luncheon by Sargent's. Food portions included oysters soup, sandwiches, fruit, and wine. Liquor was quickly halted by officers, lager banned, and marching guards kept order as troops returned to ships.
A special Town and Country Journal issue highlights the Fleet visit to Sydney with a large colored illustration of the procession in Martin Place and multiple plates showing the Landing at Man-o-War Steps. It includes pictures of American marines, the Haven of Rest ship, receptions in the Domain, and ships in harbor, with extensive photo coverage and a note on the bakers’ strike case before the Arbitration Court.
A fire scene on Orurge Street near the OO building involved an electric trolley car catching decorations alight but extinguished with difficulty by two chemical extinguishers. The blaze caused room and contents damage from smoke and water while night riders damaged Labacco Trust features. the American Tobacco Trust announces a sale.
Incomprehensible OCR text fragment mentions Wolth's and Wolte's wine, likely a beverage tasting note or advertisement. Reads like a garbled period piece with references to drink, weather, and possible names Tisha and VLR MOY Baten St, unclear event or action.
From St Marys Tower observers atop the 120 ft summit view 16 battleships at the port. Sailors seek news of friends and relatives, prompting an information bureau run by Rev Father Barry. Diocesan clergy visit daily, while Cardinal Hall entertainments are canceled and the Roman Catholic school children concert is postponed.
A changelog of maritime movements and arrivals including the barque Helen, the steamers User and Ascend, and several vessels at Wellington, Melbourne, and New Zealand ports. The report lists arrivals, departures, cargoes, and ship names with limited operational details amid a dense, OCRed field of ship notices and schedules.
A farmer James Shaw of West Murray near Perth was shot by Gamel Ok Wochi a Japanese man. Ok fled after firing at Shaw from a distance, Shaw struggled with him then fell. the assailant disappeared as authorities search the rugged river country. The case lies with police amid difficult cover.
Mesers Lohmann and Company arrange passage aboard the GMCS by Pring Weldemar from West Circular Quay at 8 p m tomorrow for Manila China and Japan via porte. Passengers include Consulasi Mrs P Stralts Miss E Maketuen Mr and Mrs Hellfritz with infant a Bamoan girl Mr and Mrs Armemann with infant Mr P A Jensen Mr Michele Dimgul and Mr Adolf Saunner. Cargo lists 385000 Gour 200 tons lead 100 raps jam 12 cylinders smmoals 200 tons coal 200 cages Kerosene and benaie 16 deep 4 calves 1 Dullock 3 Deeses 46 000 wiper Teot Tiber 2 launches 1 belier and other sundries.
Fragmented account describes a morning incident at Oke Central Hole Thule involving a party led by Jackies Ashore and Fra Spatien, with references to a theft and fraudulent appropriation of property. Details are garbled, but mentions a misdeed tied to a person named Beever and a plan to report at 3 am.
In Marsing a fatal fire injured Hilda Ellenberh Cauley and another young woman after a portable stove fire spread. Mrs Cauley died from burns sustained while trying to free a younger girl as neighbors and Dr Lawes assisted. Medical evidence indicated death followed severe burn injuries.
Ambrosali and Patrick Hanahan testified at Water Palles Court after a tram incident on Mandar Arnlon. Jol Patrick admitted overindulgence in alcohol leading to a confrontation with a conductor, who reported the assault and other matters before magistrate Mr. Doastteon.
The Joy Bells pageant at Ri Marys Cathedral on Au ruer 30 featured seven stereases in line for awards and prizes. Lt Eric Graves, a submarine rescue hero, is remembered as the memory fades and hopes rise for recovery of missing crew.
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