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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1905
Page
6
King Edward greeted eight members of the New Zealand football team at the Gaitle Show in Wellington. He shook hands with Auckland’s T. A. Tyler and congratulated the visitors on their success, expressing hope they enjoyed their stay.
There is progress along the Ilawarre Line and the favourite suburb appears to be Kogarah. On Saturday at 3 p.m. Arthur Rickard and Company Limited offer 38 well sized residence lots from Carroll's Hill Estate on Rocky Pool road. Lots are a quarter hour walk from the railway, near Lane Souci tram, with views of Kogarah Bay. Details are in today’s advertising columns.
Fragmented advert style copy markets Sharland's Kola Sip and stimulant tonic as sociable beverages for year round use. Claims rapid intoxication with combinations and references to well managed hotels and clubs promoting the product.
North Sydney Council debates possible Wharfage rate relief for materials used at Blue Point Wharf. Attorney-General opposes exemptions under Harbour Trust Act, while Aldermen urge repeal or amendment. Council cites £1500 spent on approaches and £400 Wharf value, warning of potential losses as Harbour Trust demands levies. Master referred to committee.
A letter to the Evening News critiques police neglect and calls for investigation into promotions long service bias and the superannuation fund. It urges appointing an experienced magistrate for the Inspector-General role and warns of looming retirements while noting inefficiencies in current police staffing and potential appeals court needs.
A fragment notes the House of Representatives passing the union label clause of the Trade Marks Bur by 29 votes to 22. The text references Deafness and a certification of relief from a specialist in diseases, with garbled names and locations indicating uncertain details.
A public vehicle known as Black Maria broke its back axle on Crown Street as it carried seven men and three women toward Central Police Station. Passengers were transferred to a replacement vehicle with no injuries. The van was raised at 10 o'clock and a temporary axle will be fitted until a full overhaul is completed.
The Earl of Jersey, governor and former Grand Master, was lauded at a Town Hall ceremony in Sydney. He received a Past Grand Masters Jewel and an illuminated address amid a brimming gallery of Masons. Lord Jersey, also Provincial Grand Master of Oxfordshire, was hailed for his service and continued support of Freemasonry in New South Wales.
Dr E H Burkitt named governor at Dubbo jail replacing Dr H Tre sicher who resigned The Right Reverend Monsignor Martin Loog appointed honorary assistant Catholic chaplain to Bathurst jail replacing Reverend John O Dowd Public convenience seeks Bandringvam Sunday tram to Doll s Potet The town reports an attempted robbery assault on South Murchtembah Jobs Stokes head at Ntne Coutong BU returning home at night attacked by four men A minister Chimamean also robbed severely injured Government offers 20 reward plus indemnity from Avy trallin Mutual Wire Insurance Company Sydney and Lillyman jun for information leading to capture of the offender new details connected to Narrabri property damage
Shipping arrivals list numerous vessels including Ripple from Moly A. 4a, Grumack!, and Captain Wears, plus Wellington to New Zealand and Hobart routes. Entries mention agents, tonnage, and ports along South Coast and various overseas destinations with numerous ship names and routes.
Fragmented report outlines naval movements and international shipping, mentioning British forces, new steamers, and ports from Grasioli to Weymouth. It cites the Prince and Princess of Wales and notes upcoming departures from London and Cape Town with arrivals in Hobart and New Zealand.
During a thunderstorm, George Riley an elderly resident sitting at his hut door was struck by lightning. The blast tore the hut back wall and scattered debris while Riley suffered burns and was taken to hospital. A second incident saw Bova Pearce knocked over by a runaway horse on George Street, fracturing her skull and being transported to hospital by ambulance.
An old advertisement fragment touts Condy’s Fluid for cooling through baths and foot baths. It claims to revive the body with a sensation of vitality, warn against imitation products, and mentions cautions about unsafe use and borrowing money ads nearby.
Police seek a man named James A. Chapile or Kate J. Chapelle also listed as Frank C. Marzao for defrauding an elderly woman. Details describe aliases and a possible Australia connection with suspicious talk of fraud and deceit. The case involves various names and uncertain affiliations and remains under investigation.
Geral Salmon announces a new quality guarantee for the latest products. The message emphasizes improved standards and consumer assurance, signaling a shift in service and brand reliability.
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