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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1908
Page
5
Following the drawing in Tattepells consuftation and summer games at Titixoene on Saturday, the event closed with 1,000 cash prizes. Numerous names appeared in the list with prize totals and placements, indicating a broad participation and significant payout across many entries.
Fragmentary report notes winners at Tarwinsall Swile in Sandhirar Guy event on a December date. Names and places are garbled but reference Pedr and Frantis Barr jeans among participants and officials.
A fragmented OCR page from an Australian weekly extols a special Christmas number. It lists contributors and notable authors, mentions anticipated demand, and notes distribution details and pricing. The text references international figures and a promise of rich content in the Christian issue.
A damaged notice lists an auction on December 18 at 1 o'clock for property on Pied Street. The fragmentary text mentions vendors, location details, and a terse schedule amid garbled phrases and mis-spellings.
Spectators packed the Double Bay Court for exhibition matches with fast serves and sharp returns. Notable play by Alaconier and Grist drew keen attention as players showcased overhead smashes, top spins, and persistent forehand drives amid a lively crowd including several notable Australasian champions and Victoria’s Miss Stewart in the lineup.
A strong southerly gale raged over the harbor on Fundey causing ferries and steamers to struggle in Tendé Bay. The Wat sonsay trim Carrier veered, passengers reassured as lifeboats and anchors fought the sea. A Norwegian barque Glamis dragged anchors near quarantine boundaries, the accident prompting a river launch to aid. One man, Naf Kerlou RT, was injured and taken to Rome by cab, while vessels and crews endured the pounding waves and resupply efforts in Middle Ayad.
An old newspaper ad promotes Sander and Sons Pure Volatile Eucalyptus Extract as superior and safe. It warns against inferior preparations branded Extraris and urges readers to trust the genuine product proven by experts and courts. It targets consumers with claims of efficacy and safety.
A torn maritime column lists ships, captains, and cargoes with departures and arrivals. Names include Richard Lucey and Millbury guiding vessels to Newcastle, London, and various ports. tonnage figures range around 70 to 341 tons. The fragment preserves a snapshot of salt air commerce and port routine.
Maritime notes describe voyage movements and cargo across Sydney and New Zealand ports. Vessels such as the Arawa and Glacier depart or arrive with general coal fruit vegetables wool and packages, while ships like Wyre prepare for Auckland and Manilla routes.
Australian wool export figures for November show activity by major firms and markets. Trade volumes and destinations are noted amid uncertain demand as industry groups report quarterly results and price movements.
An advertisement for Dr Sheldon's Digestive Tablets promotes perfect digestion as the key to wealth. It claims the tablets harmonize gastric juices, prevent fermentation, and restore appetite, strength, and healthy respiration while easing stomach work. Sold everywhere at 1/8 per box.
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