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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
12
A woman compelled to quit work after medical treatment suffered swollen hands and feet and could not move, following advice from a neighbor. The report notes authorities or caregivers advised rest and care, with the woman described as helpless.
Mrs Hannah Austin's daughter suffered a severe skin eruption on hands feet and up to elbows. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills under medical guidance the rash cleared and she could return to work. No relapse reported by Mrs Margaret Doxey 45 Broad St Loek, Stadardshire June 19 1907. Send to nearest depot for free Cuticura Book on Treatment of Skin Diseases.
The December 23 issue offers a broad review of weekly topics attracting public attention and the forthcoming heavyweight championship. It features three pages of pictures and a feature article on Snows Baker, plus portraits of Noble, Hopkins, and Bullock, with cricket board notes, senior cadets, and Villiers Stakes coverage.
A Christmas display at Central Methodist Mission Rawson Hall Miller's Point caught fire when a muslin banner blew a casket. The tree was cut down to douse the flames, causing screams and a blocked exit before rescuers saved a few dolls while most toys perished.
A governess Miss Miller arrives at Burraweena in a sunbaked outback township. She encounters wary locals, rescues a choking boy named Dick from a blazing homestead, and earns praise as a brave heroine. A surprise visitor arrives a week after Christmas.
A governess arrives at Burraweena Station to care for a wild child and faces a harsh, heat drenched life. A looming bushfire threatens the homestead as workers unite to save the property. Amid the danger a station visitor reveals a touching tale of loss and gratitude, gifting the governess a precious package.
A good crowd attended the Surf Club second annual concert at Victoria Hall Monty Wednesday night. Selwyn and Stenor Torzilla performed feats of legerdemain. Florrie Perlstrin and Ricke Selig and C A B Garnett J Chickshank Sid Rateway contributed to an enjoyable programme. A MKenzie collaborated during interval with a gramophone recital. The Vivrama presented fine progress on the screen. The Manly Borough Band supplied accompaniment and Gray’s orchestra played.
The Sydney weather record shows a Wednesday high of 82 degrees with a late drop to 68 degrees. A light north wind shifted to a gusty southerly after dark, peaking near 48 mph, with wind speeds between 2 and 9 mph earlier in the day.
Waverley Council clashed over surf bathing at Tamerama and Bronte Beach. Mayor Alderman Watking opposed funding, while Aldermen Campbell and Parkhill debated life lines, sheds for women bathers, and a bogey hole project with rivals arguing over procedures and costs.
Passengers on the 2:25 a.m. Sydney to Manly steamer encountered dense fog after rounding Fort Macquarie. The vessel drifted close to Pinchgut and many aboard felt unsure as they headed toward the open sea. The steamer battled the fog and landed safely at Manly slightly behind schedule.
At a Balmain Ship Painters and Dockers Union half yearly meeting officials urged action against immigrant labor flooding the docks. They warned new arrivals compete with locals, threaten jobs, and push workers from the wharves. Officers and committee members were elected, with 36 new members joining recently.
A discussion on holiday overindulgence notes stomach discomfort and promotes Dr Sheldon’s Digestive Tablets as a guaranteed cure. The ad claims the tablets digest food and restore digestion, priced at 2/6 per tin with a money back guarantee. The passage ends with a note about Mr Hughes addressing the Navigation Bill and a claimed difference between parties.
The Royal Hotel claims status as the oldest established hotel in the state since 1820. It advertises private suites, telegraph service, post office access, and an elevator to attract patrons seeking convenience and prestige in travel.
The Sydney University release lists examination results across faculties. Notable successes include high distinctions for W. C. Ewing and H. Street in Economics and Commerce II, and multiple passes with credit across Medicine and Arts streams. The faculty notes also include numerous names under pass and deferred categories, with Public and Kambala Prize recipient Marie M. Hamilton.
The article notes that Publifa School in Newcastle earned four parses and Girls High School in West Maryland earned two.
Mining notes describe Quandong Gold Mine washing dirt and Ballarat tributers cutting up the level to reach the golden face. Gratd Victor to resume early in the New Year. Bonereo driving toward the south bed. Davie and party washed from lower Carbine Mine with limited results. Jarvis Brothers at Flyers Creek to resume washing in the New Year.
The Mount David Mine was closed down on Toceday over Christmas for a general overhaul of the machinery testing of butlers et al. Work will be scrumed on January 4. The bithery claned up on Monday Iaat 273 tone of etona for iron fint of retorted gold and the Harr ingdon ofltre and 410 tone for thes of gold. The cyanide plant treated 241 tons of sand for adoz lidwit of bullion.
The Big Cakey Company crushed 159 tons of quartz arts battery at Wattle Flat but the result remains unpublished. O K Mine activity halted by water shortage. Caledonian Company crushing for Darla and Company, surface HI Atherton and Sons work for Brailey and Company, then will crush own ore from Queenslander Mine. Red Jack's Creek gains a rich vein with over 200 percent gold dollied out by Deanelly and Williams. Dredging engine arranged for Solitary Creek, operations to begin during the holiday. Mertley and Company sinking near Big Quaker and Caledonian with no country change. Cray Neigh and Soo report good stone. J Post granted leave at Warden's Court to mine alluvial gold on private Bullock Point land.
A reader from Redfern Sydney recounts long standing illness including headaches low mood and digestion issues. After trying several medicines she found relief with Dr Morne's Indian Root Pills and states the remedy now supports her family and many relatives. The notice urges others to find renewed health through the pills.
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