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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1906
Page
6
The document outlines holiday and return fare structures for travel to Sydney and other destinations, with dates and conditions for discounted tickets, return limits, and restrictions. It mentions specific routes, stations, and service days including Tuesdays Wednesdays and Fridays, and notes special prices per mile and penalties for late or incomplete journeys.
Members gathered in the Legislative Assembly for the final sitting of the session. The Premier explained the Local Government Act would take force January 1 with broader powers, while other provisions would activate later. The day featured questions on railway commissioners taxation and gaming laws, ending as the Premier wished members a restful break and the chamber adjourned after approving amendments to extend gambling limits to trotting races on licensed tracks.
The London Associated Board and Royal Academy of Music awarded gold medals to Annie Chambers and Celia McMenamin for top marks in senior and intermediate exams. Both sisters studied at the Garvale School of Music, Potts Point, under Mr J Hugh McMenamin, whose pupils have earned the medals two years in a row.
Advertisement promoting Rose's Eye Lotion as a Australian remedy for sore eyes and related conditions. Claims to treat sandy blight and eyelid inflammation. Sold by chemists and storekeepers at 1/9 per bottle. sole proprietors listed with Sydney address.
An notice mentions borrowing money from N S W Mont de Pieta Co Ltd at 74 Castle Feagh Street. It cites free accident insurance policies offered to customers and lists EUSTACE GENNETT as General Manager.
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