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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1901
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR shows funeral notices promising low prices and efficient conduct. Names such as Charles Kinsela and various locations like North Sydney and Kogarah appear, but details are garbled.
In a resumed hearing of the George Street property case, Mrs. Forbes testified about alleged arrangements in a £40,000 purchase involving her, her agent, and the Wentworth property. Key figures included solicitor Wentworth, Mr. Slattery, Messrs. Fisher and Macnish, and Mr. Levien, with testimony detailing commissions, bank dealings, and advice on properties named Lulworth Normanhurst and Wentworth.
Testimony describes Mr Wentworth authorizing sale of property for £60 000 with no commission promise. Mrs Forbes, defendant, says she relied on solicitor Mr Slattery who handled purchases including Oxenham and Normanhurst, and claimed no knowledge of commissions paid by the other side. Valuer Alexander W S Grieg valued Wentworth’s property at £65 000, noting rental income and market differences with nearby properties.
A Portland engine hover owner Harry Byane highlights a personal experiment that cured his daughter Ellen of biliousness and related ailments after other medicines failed. Ellen’s improved health followed use of Dr Williams Pink Pills, with testimony praising the pills’ effects and guidance on dosage. The piece also notes Sir John Madden ending his acting governorship term in Victoria and Gov. Clarke's official welcome.
Retiring merchants Percy Borders and Grickpield Btl announce end of year clearance for family drapery and stock including zinc linings and planing marble items. Buyers offered highest cash price for all quantities and a variety of goods. Public notices urge quick sale of merchandise and goods for boys and girls.
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