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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1902
Page
7
Readable fragments describe a gale on the Ghost Ship where Captain Apple garth and Masters debate pursuing a derelict. The crew struggles with towering seas, adjusting sails and engine power to regain course and safety as the ship hammers through a furious squall.
A list of missing persons and inquiries reaches Sydney by relatives and associates abroad. Names include Susanne Putman with unsettled address since 1462, Peter McCormack or Kane linked to Ireland’s building trade, and others from New Zealand, New York, and Norway. The Street Workers Union and Sydney Labour Council discuss organizing sixteen classes of workers while a Belgian consulate inquiry continues for Jules Le Bon.
The Market Street store showcases a vast Christmas selection with wines from Spain France Germany and Port wines from Oport. Aimed at holiday shoppers, generous price reductions reflect the store’s enormous trade while a new bottling line under Mr Roberts supervision enhances his imported whiskies. The scene around Roberts Hotel echoes the season with busy visitors and business clients choosing the venue for meals and meetings.
L I Pingel jeweller at King Street boasts abundance of gold watches silverware and novelty items. Notable pieces include a double case keyless watch priced 21s to 70s a gold and silver photo brooch set with gems and a range of silver mounted purses clocks and emblems. The firm emphasizes first class stock and artistic designs aimed at gift buyers.
For twenty five years Jon Doyle has run an honest jewellery shop in Park Street. A new window display shows diamonds, rubies, sapphires, opals, and pearls alongside gold and silver pieces. The shop promises reasonable prices on a wide range of jewelry and gifts for Christmas. Address: 326 Park Street, one door from Pitt Street.
For forty years M Evoy's has been the synonym for footwear in the area. John M’Evoy of 61 George Street and 91 Walker Street, Nor Sidney, assures customers there is no falling off in value at the establishments. A keen buyer, he leverages market knowledge to meet demand with hygienic goods for winter and summer. The stocks are well kept and the staff capable, making buying a pleasure for households with large families seeking relief from high tariffs and burdens on the purse.
A fragmentary report notes Thomas Cooke connected with Oxford street and a land misroer along Jereay road. The item references premises of Thewss Cooke and mentions the land misroer involved with a specific trade of the people of Upper.
The shop features a wide range of women wear and accessories. Display windows highlight gloves, hair ornaments, blouses, corsets, and underwear of various sizes. Men’s and women’s garments including shirts and handkerchiefs are shown in the department.
Peapes and Company showcases its renowned 300 mul 811 Georges street store with an extensive display of Panama hats, felts, and fashionable attire. The shop emphasizes quality footwear and travel goods, highlighting a broad assortment for men and travelers amid a refined department arrangement.
Special arrangements are under way by the Pewee committee for Christmas entertainment of orphans during the season. A photograph exhibition and holiday events are planned, with gifts and money donations to support winter activities for children.
The Shipping Company announces the appointment of TH darkson as new manager of the Tiawarha Steim Navigation Company. Acknowledgments note his 40 years in the field and prior roles with Hunter River Company and coastal ship trades in New South Wales.
The Sunday service at St David's Presbyterian Church Dobrayie featured Rev Dr Maprones as preacher. The choir performed A Dream of Paradise Adeste Fideles with soloists Misa Cameron Mervin Parker and Miss Stevenson as organist. Mr MacDonald led the choir as conductor.
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