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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 08, 1906

Page

9

Roberts Stores Import the Bupple Drbcr and Spirits

An old style advertisement for Roberts Stores at Market Street and George Street hawks wines spirits and champagnes. It claims Roberts imports direct from manufacturers to avoid rush and offers a price list including Scotch whisky port and champagne with telephone contact.

Commonwealth Carktems Robertn Wine and Spirit Georoe Street Roberts Wing Len Roberts Ong Market-Street George Street People’s Whisky Roberts Cmp WOLPE CROWN Sandy MacDonald Chillie Ming OF RINKS Roberts Very Ta Roberts South Australian River Por Roberts Corner Market Street Groro ‘Street

Births Marriages and Deaths Notice Fragment

Fragmentary birth and death notices, with names such as Williamson Barber Davis and Adams. Mentions November 31 and dates in 1960s era phrasing. In Memoriam entries express condolences and family relations, though several lines are garbled. The piece preserves a local funeral notice style and personal tributes.

Williamson Atreot Chaise Eed Arthur Williamacy Fen Bath Dame Welt Barfer Ctl Mailey

Laziness blamed on toxins and new fatigue serum proposed

In a Sydney column, a writer discusses Mark Twain and laziness, claiming fatigue stems from a toxin rather than willpower. Dr Webcbard proposes an antitoxin serum to cure tiredness, suggesting Lazyman's Hospital could revive chronically weary workers and boost productivity after holidays.

Webcbard Lazyman's Hospital

Notable Holiday Delays In Civil Service Payouts

The text laments holiday bias in public service pay and warrants. It notes many civil servants will receive payments before Christmas, while others await after the holiday. It suggests holiday timing increases public confusion and concerns over municipal procedures and warrants.

Wells Invited Yet Divides Over Australia Visit

Editorial argues Mr H G Wells may visit Australia but disputes alignment with Dr Arthur on social issues especially marriage. It praises Wells for outspoken views while warning against inviting those who do not share his beliefs. It also cites rainmaking experiments and public debate to spur discussion.

HG. Wells Australia Arthur Bicken H. G. Wells Arthur and the Brilliant Novelist i Question, Mr. Wella Hat Baner Wells Mr. Walls

Levers and Rain: A View of Rope Seams as Weather Aid

A fragment notes rope seams may offer a practical method to gauge rain, suggesting a curious approach to forecasting. The remark frames rope as a simple tool amid broader weather observation ideas.

Remarkable Accident in George-a Trevi Town Hall Area

A remarkable accident occurred in George-a Trevi city morning when a man driving a sulky crashed into the Town Hall Mark Arcade. The sulky toppled, striking a window and damaging the book arcade. the window cost between £4 and £6 to replace.

George Cily Town Hall Mark Arcade P. Tyas

Fire destroys Warburton shop in methylated spirit blaze

A fire at Warburton Vitoria on Wednesday caused by a light striking a bottle of methylated spirit destroyed the drapery shop owned by A Taboor and insured. The building, owned by W Fisher, was unrelieved. The blaze endangered two adjoining premises but was contained by local efforts. Taboor escaped after a singeing incident.

Warburton Vitoria Wompless A. Taboor W. Fisher Wdal Jabuor

Trouble on a Tramcar at Water Police Court

At Water Police Court this morning Patrick Brady 28 laborer was jailed for 1 to 2 months for assaulting tram conductor Charlie Fardle and fined sums for language used on the tram. Michael Seymour 27 laborer was fined for using indecent language on a tram and ordered to pay or serve a three day gaol term for refusing to pay fare.

Smithers Pater’ Brady Charlie Fardl Nepean Whit Michael Seymour

Robbery at Watson's Bay Resident Home

A Bay residence belonging to Mrs Rose Styles was entered between 10 am and 2 pm on Friday. Two gold bangles and a brooch were stolen after a window left open while occupants were elsewhere. Police urged vigilance and investigations continue.

Mra

Wharf laborer injured in wharf accident

Suault Zabaon a wharf laborer from Jerome Street was seriously injured this morning aboard the team at Riverius a) Huddary Parker and Co Wharf Sussex Street. A crane overhead block failed, causing a heavy rope load to push him backward. He was taken to Sydney Hospital by Australian Ambulance in critical condition.

Suault Zabaon Jerome-street Sity Tteam Riverius Huddary Parker Ail Co Sussex-sirest Johnniy Huavy Tim Sydney Hospital

Salvation Army Christmas Appeal Seeks Public Aid

The Salvation Army appeals to the generous public to aid destitute and homeless in the city for Christmas. Last year it served 490 families with dinners and parcels of meat bread and essentials. Donations of money or goods can be sent to Brigadier Cain at Salvation Army headquarters on Goulburn Street.

Sud Owung Cain Situation Army Besdquareto Goulburmstréet

Bush fire injures farmers blaze near Hay and Burnt Ridge

A bush fire broke out at South Bay Common yesterday drawing many townspeople to the Denil gum coach road area. About thirty acres of grass burned. Fire continued in the Burnt Ridge Mungadal vicinity all day with grassland damage reported.

South Bay Common Denil Gum Burnt Ridge Mungadal

Cable news fragment from city pages across nations fades

Fragmentary OCR shows late cable news about economic charges and corporate influence in San Francisco London and New York. It notes merchants facing new fees amid political and international tensions, with references to companies and civic reactions.

German South-West Africa Colonial Office Statement

Veday Derr Deis berg Uy Director of the Colonial Department of the German Foreign Office warns about costs of a 468 group sent to Africa. He stresses protection of Uke seeiees and aims to retain distincts omy.

Lonnion Veday Derr Deisberg Oflu

Odessa Unemployed Amid Strikes and Crime Rise

London reports that strikes bankruptcies and industrial stagnation swell the ranks of the unemployed and feed the criminal class, as workers face hardship and lawlessness grows.

London

Fribylot Islands Seals Declared Viable by Official Report

An official Washington report states the Fribylot Islands in Alaska have seals that are venerable and now number only Suan iveteaku of Troms 4.00,000 6: TAMK,0U). The note sets a cautious tone about the islands’ seal population and historic context.

London Publiah Washington Fribylot Islands Alaska Suan Iveteaku Troms Erly

Roseate Dawn auction bid in London tale

A fragmented report notes Roseate Dawn by Buchinal ust Honey Dew failed to secure Lionel Heuzh’s son’s remaining assets in London. The item sold for a price linked to Puy guiness, with details unclear due to garbled text.

London Lionel Heuzhson

Millionaires fund new Town and National Theatre in New York

In London on Friday 37 May a group of wealthy patrons subscribed £000,000 to build the Town and National Theatre in Central York New York. The project aims for completion in one year and a capacity for 2000 persons.

London Town & National Theatre Central York New York

Congo Free State debate continues in Belgian chamber

In London a May session of the Belgian Chamber of Deputies discussed the Congo Free State, with St Beernaert arguing against further negotiations prior to annexation by Belgium. The debate condemned exploitation and forced labor, noting M Auguste Beernaert’s long ministerial roles and his stance on the Congo trade.

London Congo Free State Henian Chamber of Deputies St. Beernaert Belgium Free State Tabor Muses Auguste Beermaert Helglow Mlitsamsa Rua Velé

Bar Silver Quoted in London Market Report

London Friday bar silver prices show a stander at 7 1/16 per ounce with 35 p.m. note. Market reports reflect a steady tone in the precious metals scene as traders monitor global cues.

London

Kauri Gum Stocks Reported in London Market

London trading bulletin notes Kauri gum stocks totalled 1a64 cases as the market closed on Friday.

London

Money Market Signals Steady in London Rates

The money market in London shows a three month bill yield at 4 percent, the Bank of England rate unchanged at 6 percent, and calls money higher on the week by one half point to 56 1/2 percent ex lar.

London Bank of England Con Boly

Assaults on Policemen and Harsh Penalties Reported

At Water Pollen Court this morning Kennedy aged 41 labourer was fined £2 or 4 months for violently driving a wagonette in Oxford retreat yesterday. A further £2 or a month’s hard labor was imposed for assaulting Constable Peter Sinclair during duty. George Cotter aged 67 musician was fined £3 or two months for assaulting Con stable Thomas Francis Conjas and for indecent language in Oxford street. Public Works Committee urged Newcastle Harbor improvements after inquiry. Mary Ann Ryder and William Worsley convicted at Camtrai Criminal Court Darlinghurst of murder of Amy Deveeke, Ryder sentenced to five years penal servitude.

Water Pollen Court Aslebnel Kennedy Oxford Peter Sinclair George Cotter Thomas Francis Conjas Oxfordtreet Public Works Committee Newcastle Harbor Ato Wade Mary Ann Ryder William Worsley Camtrai Criminal Court Darlinghurst Amy Deveeke Mra. Brown Worsley Ryder Vrew

Turf Notes From Randwick and Nearby Tracks

Racing notes report entries for Randwick and Ascot meetings on December 3 and January 1. Mentioned are the Hosnberg Parke Club gathering, crowd expectations, entry deadlines, and listed workouts and race distances with several horses named. Cardinal Moran comments on proposed legislation reflecting moral and religious concerns.

J. Oiltme Detidad Ag Randwick Hosnberg Parke Abe Eoures Ascot Fb. Scott Taree Tmin Neo Ad Ossian Cofuki Little Toy Noreen Superbus Companion Arlington Newbury Rammore Ove Frimags Gongibeack Imin Dec Pompous Ta Serned Furlonex Imin Seer Haakon End Sile Delcora Imin Corfuram Barbies Lady Beme Bansal Rosemead Biese

Xmas Ad Offers Wide Range of Gifts in City Shops

Fragmented ad copy lists wallets pockets cigars and traveling requisites with references to Art and gifts. Mentions Saunders Shops and various goods for sale though illegible. The piece suggests holiday shopping in Sydney towns with price hints and warnings to hurry.

Syiney Tows Sayle

Moniday attire and names loom in ragged notes

Fragmentary OCR shows a list of names and unclear actions, mentioning Fort Free OA and several individuals. The readable parts suggest a disjointed note or report about attire and a local event, but the exact meaning remains obscured.

Sculling Championship Plans Amid River Obstruction

A cryptic report from our Penrith correspondent describes efforts to stage the world sculling championship on the Nepean River. Substantial arrangements are said to be in place, with officials aiming to finalize details on the day of the race despite obstruction concerns.

Towae Nepean Penrir Irdine Tou Nepean

Rosebery Park Races Weights Following Monday

Race card lists Piyine Handicap five furlongs with Bluard Ast leading a field including Rowena Imperial Core Caren Tits Goldiuck Anerson and many others. Second event Thirteenene Komdllenp five and a half furlongs features Winifred Meloni Tantat Cronulla Lily Jodlen The Steg Ta Outcast Sliver Grace and more. Mention notes a remark at St Jenatius College where Carding Mores cited Australia Bodalium as less harmful than home countries.

Rowena Ty Imperial Core Caren Tits Goldiuck Anerson Paap Ironmauier & Eriehh Star Paewfe Chaletan Ta Powder Tal Rowe Amner Kee Moorefield Agoes Pravkuaven Hintemshareh Nywwrinay

Beware of vileness at the Supreme Court of Vicaria

A garbled report mentions a court arrest and a figure named Abe amid confusion over a public misname Ratrest. The fragment references Dr. Benjamin and Lagos, with unclear details about the alleged aggravation of trouble and the need to obtain articles.

Supreme Court of Vicaria Abe Sander Lagos Benjamin Ratrest Artiels

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