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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1906
Page
3
An OCR laden page recounts commercial notices and mentions abattoirs, wine trade, and various prices. It references firms, prices per ton, and multiple local measures, with scattered names and places. The readable portions hint at a public market listing and trade regulation context.
Minister Ashton and Minister for Fabr ication OConor visited Adelong on a ministerial inspection tour to advance closer settlement. They met a deputation on railway construction Mount Horeb to Tamberumba via Grahamstown Adelong and Barlow and discussed opening a Greco Hills reserve for settlement.
A Wollongong deputation urged Chief Secretary to fund extended works at the Albert Memorial Hospital including an operating theatre and hot water service. A £882 local shortfall remained, with £3009 government already allotted. Bathurst hosts a December Sydney conference on country hospital subsidies and management concerns.
In a tense council session Willoughby Alderman Willoughby Aldrision and others debated a registration matter and one remark by Alderman Hutton sparked protests. Mayor Cleator urged withdrawal as laughter spread and several aldermen pressed to proceed with business.
Bankruptcy Registrar proceedings report on Henry James Millutt with four wilansade examined by Mr Perkins for the assignee. Master adjourned the application as stated in the record.
Henry Benyon of Canterbury Road Dulwich Hill Sydney suffered years of indigestion and severe pain after meals. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills he reports rapid relief, a return to eating, and renewed strength. The ad cites blood purification claims and urges readers to buy the pills in packs from stores or by post.
The report lists copper prices and market quotes in London with notes on ton values. It also records mining operations and commodity prices in Melbourne, including details on several mines, profits, and production status, with references to specific companies and regional activity.
A first passenger train to Collarenebri ran Tuesday during a Works Ministry visit. Officials including Mr Dey greeted the arrival near Collarenebri station and returned by train amid mixed reactions as authorities push for progress on the line.
Glenmore Road Superior Public School pupils will give a concert tomorrow evening at the Town Hall Paddington. The program includes several rehearsed works and the Kinderaplel The Happy Family will be the feature of the evening.
A garbled report notes a ward of two hundred maginns took advantage of opening day on the Murray fishery on Sunday, but poor river conditions limited success. The Pimheries board chair, Mr. Fornell, is set to visit Corona of Monray to discuss local angler efforts and river improvement.
Mr Henry Jones delivered a lecture at Woollahra Conereestional Church on Monday evening and at Crow’s Nest on Thursday last. The talk explained facial features and head shapes linked to political traits, using about 80 slides of photographs and diagrams to illustrate profiles of prominent State and Commonwealth politicians.
An elderly Corowa man named Parker was found drowned in Sunday Creek near Wah Tunyun yesterday afternoon while returning from Corowa. Authorities speculate he entered the water while crossing a footbridge after leaving the Murray River area. no exact cause is known. Local officials reference political unrest and ministerial resignations, noting broader public sentiment amid debate on arbitration and governance.
A railway proposal appears to gain traction in Marmere and Letvers association. Parkes Railway Lexcun aims to secure parliamentary support for the HIN line. A launch is planned near OrauneWo Parkes Furnes and Condake. A further request asks for action on Acreuthilee and an experimental farm at Tichbourme.
A bush fire swept a haystack area near the Nine Mile hotel as townsfolk fought the blaze. Locals Deluge and others aided, four acres of grant fencing were burned, and a forties of J Donohoe and Clancy were noted amid the spread.
A silent verdict followed the death of Herman Nelson in Sydney Hospital on Friday. Evidence showed he was found by laborer John Ahonen about 100 yards from the math road near the Crow Reeds camping area, with his throat cut and a bag over him. A cannibal inquiry yielded a note pledging starvation led to self destruction, with the mind in dire distress.
Bart M Diougall a dis in the Dewenteien saloon on Welker street North Eyedwen held a supper night with disorder. An assistant helped serve a plate while M Toougal fought the proprietor. Windows were broken valued at 201. A companion Akewlon aided the damage. M Diougal faced North Sydney Police Court for malicious breaking of windows.
At Newtown Police Court Walter Faulkner of Bexley pleaded guilty to entering a fuelway drain as a train started from Wackdale. He claimed he rushed to catch the train to avoid missing an interview. A fine and possible imprisonment were imposed in due course.
Adina Pattiv farewell attended by 2000 people at the Albert Hall. Landon and many Royal Family members present. Immense enthusiasm and tears as the singer delivered a final song to a crowded venue.
Wiltln Sanday, a petty officer aboard a merchant marine vessel, faced charges of manslaughter after the death of Albert Finalin. The case centers on alleged actions aboard the Tanker Bureau Freak 2 near Noriingham. A public reading of the proceedings occurred as witnesses testified, while the town hall event tonight features musical performances by The Life of Kiln Farny, presented by Gurula School of Muse with organizers Mme. Chris and Mr. Apundel Orchard.
The Lithgow coal trade remains fairly good though shipments slow at times due to trucks in the sidings. A Balmain inquest returned an accidental death verdict after a rope accident at George Jessop's works, and changes at David Fours and Company's boardroom saw C K Edwards introduced as the new general manager amid staff health concerns.
An old remedy ad promotes Sheldon’s new decoction claimed to cure consumption and related ailments. It emphasizes universal availability and lists shops Rogers Brothers cleaners and courtesy contact details at Oxford Street and George Street with a telephone number. The piece markets health tonics and a “Lethe” wire modulus as lasting comforts and lifelong benefits.
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