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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
15
An international reflection compares France China Belgium and Switzerland on absinthe and opium. French absinthe is criticized as a scourge amid calls for strict laws, while China debates opium’s harm and alcohol. Belgium bans absinthe. Swiss cantons contest bans on sale and manufacture.
A fragment asserts a drunken man sleeping near a precipice is sniffed by a tiger, which then falls to its death. The note suggests the moral is reversed, discussing widespread Chinese evils and speculating whether opium smoking presents evils preferable to earlier conditions.
Notes say skim milk from Australia currently wasted or sent to Digs with potential to be utilized. British firms explore using skim milk to produce imitation ivory for knife handles buttons and other items. Process involves treating curd with formalin to harden it with additional steps to remove odor. Australia has ample milk and farmers welcome higher value use.
A Russian city famed for oil, Baku hosts two universities where candidates for B A degrees allegedly used loaded revolvers to threaten professors during an exam. Students allegedly recruited cheating partners and shared crib notes as exams began, while examiners offered little protest. The sensational incident raises questions about the legitimacy of the so called Baku method and may prompt scrutiny if visitors repeat the stunt elsewhere.
In a critique of colonial practice, the article notes arcs of cruelty toward indigenous peoples across the Pacific, North America, and Africa. It argues that British New Guinea claims clean hands while foreign trade fuels alcoholism among natives, with Royal Commission reports warning of vast harms and deceptive labeling of spirits.
The Norwegian steamer Thode Fageland, stranded on a reef near Crosulla Beach for nine days, was floated this morning between 6 and 7 o clock. Heavy gear was used with two Fenwick tugs aiding. The ship moved into deep water and was guided toward Sydney Harbor under Captain C. C. Spinks and Captain Agerup.
A fragmented morning note arrives with sparse readable items about ongoing cable updates and scheduling. Named entities are unclear due to the garbled text, but the item signals late release of a local cable briefing and potential service adjustments.
London wool sale reports brisk business Friday evening with some withdrawals noted. Prices realized included Boltasu 12%, Neniapa 44, Yarima 14d, Golgol 24d, Manuka Bhd, amid currency and market chatter. trade focused on quality lots and steady demand from buyers.
The Conservative for Dublin Count Routh and the Irish Unionist chairman will, on behalf of the Opposition, move an amendment to the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne. They denounce the absence of measures addressing agrarian unrest and disorder in Ireland and call for stronger actions to restore order and security.
Four suffragettes were to be fined and imprisoned for a month after demonstrating yesterday outside the home of H. H. Asquith, the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The group, led by Heide Brening, staged a protest on the deputy side of the property.
A Friday night assault in Goulburn Street left Constable Macdonald with a scalp wound and a cut to the forehead after a prisoner Davis resisted and a brick struck a shop window. Henry Taylor, 25, was charged with aiding resistance and assaulting officers Hudson and Macdonald, while William Davis, 14, faced indecent language, assault on officers, and damage charges. The injured officers required rest. bail was granted until Friday.
The AFL secretary reports 490000 more unemployed to the United States than official figures, noting sharp increases in New York Chicago and St Louis as of Friday evening in London.
London dispatch reports the Porte halting troop movements toward Surbulak Persia. Turkey denies plans to seize the town while a 20,000 Kurdish force besieges Prince Firman Pinna, governor of Azerbayjan, who says he was compelled to evacuate after the Turkish troops occupied Surbulak.
A meeting of hotel property owners at the 4 Defence Union approved forming the Hotel Property-owners' Association of New South Wales to promote and protect vested rights, affiliate with the LTOO, and unite against prohibition opponents and local option misperceptions. A committee was appointed to draft constitutions and rules.
The Imperial party in the German Reichstag plans to push the government to amend the penal code to facilitate the transport of criminals to Germany's Pacific colonies for long-term imprisonment. The target colonies include Kaiser Wilhelm's Land German New Guinea the Bismarck Archipelago the Marshall Islands the Solomon Islands the CamboG Islands and the Samoa Islands.
Mr Adamson LL.D of the University of Edinburgh has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Law at Victoria University Wellington New Zealand.
NSW reports January revenue at £73,891 with seven month increase of £708,777 signaling ongoing prosperity. Revenue proper for the month reached £645 61, ax versus £570,005 last January. Commonwealth returns stood at £135,291, up £61,967 from the previous January. Land and other receipts increased, railways and service undertakings contributing. Total net revenue and proper amounted to £1,173,730, up £79,687 from the same period last year.
Fragmented text discusses misteutte features and civilinet ideas about Great Britain and Prence. It hints at race and civilization debates, mentioning New Heb Fite, Barmécians, and ancient Bitherte, with two frequent complaints about ethnicity.
A Victorian Supreme Court finding validates Sander and Sons Pure Volatile Eucalyptus Extract as safe and effective for wrinkles freckles and skin care while warning against inferior extracts. The ad cites wholesalers and chemists and promotes the Genuine Sander and Sons product for clear spotless complexions.
A fragmented OCR style item outlines patterns and orders for a Hagen family business. It mentions tailored suits, printing, and patterns, with scattered phrases like Geie to order and B.C. TAGON. The readable portion hints at a trade card for clothing or tailoring services tied to the Hagen family.
London Friday Evening. M Lemoine a French mining engineer faces fraud charges linked to Sir Julius Wernher. He alleges collaboration with Belt, Wernher, and others in an almond trade scheme to produce artificial diamonds. Advances totaling 4000 pounds are cited as payment for alleged assurances and future manufacture. The case moves to examination as details of contracts and deposits are discussed.
London Friday evening reports Ralph Knott a young London architect selected for his design for the county council hall. The project is expected to cost about £350.00 with the commission totaling around £34,259, confirming Knott as the lead designer amid public interest in the new hall.
In London the wrestling championship match saw Hackenschmidt tenaciously defeat American champion Roger with two decisive throws. Frivas Bvesing noted as a participant.
Bar silver was quoted today at sixpence per ounce standard.
London reports a notable uplift in the French vintage of 1107 with production projected at 4 206 000 hectolitres above the previous year. Details point to higher yields and favorable conditions across key wine regions.
During Friday evening residents were away when James Saunders lived in Livingstone rue d the house was entered by forcing a Pack window with a tool. The intruder stole little cutlery valued at £1 before escaping, substituting the previous axeman as the new burglar.
A Wednesday morning fire in Culcairn wiped out five shops and their contents. The bulldozers owned by FW Strox insured for £200. occupiers included H Lord tobscopyist and fancy goods stock insured for £100. G Oxley bookmaker boots and tools insured for £120. Meadowbank Manufacturer Company machinery uninsured value £160. W Sutherland commissioner uninsured loss £70 for office items. One man sleeping in the rear bedroom awoke to the blaze. hotel adjoining Culcairn Hotel suffered window breakage and paint blistering. Fire lasted about an hour. moseneers will be rammed tomorrow to temporary premises.
A vintage advertisement touts Fisher's Phosphorine as a remedy to ward off diabetes Bright's disease and backache. It claims kidneys stay in order when taking a few drops, with sensational claims of safety and efficacy and suggests mixing with whisky or wine.
An unclear weather note discusses rain and related effects across multiple places, mentioning Sydney observers and various local identifiers. It references rainfall patterns, orchard conditions, and prospects for rainfall inland, with scattered mentions of prices, crops, and likely meteorological observations.
A strong rainfall across the region near Weitay Ser and Broken Phil caused widespread flooding and damage. Heavy downpours washed away roads and rails, with creeks and streams running high and some areas reporting significant erosion and disrupted transport. Local authorities warned of continuing rain and asked residents to stay indoors and avoid flooded zones.
The report details recent property transactions by Artour Rickardscat Company and Henry F. Mullersx and Company, listing numerous sales across Brightmaletaoik Grand Parade Ninecy and other blocks. Highlights include land fronting Grand Parade, multiple estate parcels, and city frontage with sums ranging from £25 to £97 and up, plus various suburban allotments and cottage sales.
Sales by auction listed with locations and dates includes unredeemed goods and land. Highlights mention February sales at Wall Street rooms and by HL W. Bora and Company with bidders in BZA Pitt market. The notice warns of water supply shortage affecting prices and consumer convenience amid the sale events.
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