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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1906
Page
2
A dense ad style notice touts home medicine and parcel post delivery. It claims rapid medical aid at home, with electrotherapy and “wonderful remedies,” promising cures for various ailments and citing testimonials from figures like E M Clark and Peter Kling.
Sportsman attendance expected at Kensington for the January 2 meeting with eight events and 240 pounds in prize money. Entries indicate a strong field for the Steeplechase and a Cumberland-style program, with special transport from town at short intervals and racing starting at 2.16 pm.
Duck Donohoe, a well known fighter suffering paralysis, will be offered a complimentary benefit at the Gaiety Club tomorrow night. The programme features a boxing tournament limited to eight competitors and several vaudeville acts.
The champion tug of war competition continued at the Sydney Skating Rink in Prince Alfred Park on tag night as the semifinals were determined.
Ramblers posted 215 boasts for 414 in the extended innings with Barnslay Rose and Hodgkinson high scorers while Randell led home bowlers with 48. Parkes, Ashield Borough and Sydney flows feature in a volatile round of matches across West Maitland and Parkes venues.
The O Connell club staged a midweek cycling event with a one mile race won by Hyah grey from Parkee. Woya and Clarke tied for second after a close finish. In the 14 mile boxing day dash H Blames led Parkes Tyd and B Tibbers with Niehal bin near the back. Half family handicaps saw W Wyonsen Raglan and Roe Giammirei placing.
A Camperdown council meeting discusses garbage and refuse collection charges for premises within the borough. Alderman Muir motions to rescind the transition due to high fees. Opposition grows as residents risk illegal disposal before a new system takes effect.
In a turbulent New Zealand sculling match Webb edged Stanbury amid erratic commentary. Webb, with stronger strokes in the final miles, overcame Stanbury who led early but faded. Postrace, Stanbury praised the resistance as Webb claimed victory amid rising crowd enthusiasm.
A testimonial asserts Dr Sheldon’s Digestive Tabules cured long standing dyspepsia after many doctors failed. The writer quit smoking and coffee, then used a couple of packages to find appetite, sleep, and general health improved within a week. The ad claims the remedy digests food, supports nerves, and provides lasting strength without stimulants or nerve tonics. Available everywhere.
An auction held yesterday at Woy Wor on the grounds of the Moust Pleasent Belats drew a large crowd though sales totals remained modest. Bidders snapped up items including a 40 year hearing-related device improvement and watches, with prices reaching across the frontages. Arthur Blohard and Company Limited reported the event with an emphasis on attendance and the unusual crowd interest in hearing aid related goods.
A London address by Catavel and Fwinkon, with Colonel Fullerton, discusses advancing aeronautical design. It outlines heavier flying craft for passenger and military use, power ratings, speeds, and potential roles against sea forces, air patrols, and supply lines, while noting calls for a Royal Commission and continued American and French interest.
Reports from Wyalong and district describe renewed gold production at multiple mines. The Welcome Siraneor Company at Cockle Creek reports increased reef yield and ongoing shaft work, with several crushing phases and ore sent to batteries. At Golden Fleece and Barrier areas, ore extraction continues with improved hauling gear and new plant. Mine managers J Campbell and J Lae oversee rock drills and deeper shafting as operations push toward deeper reaches and broader ore flow. In nearby Hillgrove and Megane Neel districts, prospecting and alluvial work continue amid steady output and refining of processing methods.
Shipping arrivals listing appears garbled with many unreadable words. It mentions doors, crew roles, and various names in a jumbled sequence, suggesting an incomplete passenger or vessel arrival note with mixed scattered terms and no clear dates or destinations.
Mr dnnes Blurkadier Las tindingers announces a new wholesale operation for Filimin plonographs and prearde. He invites country customers to visit his facilities at 2% Weatheri stor es Petersy ym during the Christmas season, highlighting the enterprise expansion.
The Star reports MrAteal practitioners offer expert care to visitors in Sydney, led by Dr Wallace. The free daily consultations run 10 to 5, with a 76 page booklet for instruction and a focus on rapid treatment of men’s private conditions during the holidays.
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