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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 10, 1908
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes describe produce sales with scattered names and prices. The readable bits mention buyers in a market, a rallylike event, and references to stalls or lanes. The text lacks coherent facts, names, dates, or locations to form a complete report.
The Franco-British Exhibition in London will feature about 200 tons of New South Wales exhibits. NSW will present primary and manufactured products, works of art, and a photographic display. The NSW government aims to demonstrate the state’s resources and potential to visitors, with fast exhibit shipments planned to save Sydney time.
A Byron Bay area dairy farmer Mr Marr lost his two mile from town residence and all contents to a Saturday night fire. Mrs Marr and two children escaped uninjured after the lamp upsetting incident. The place was partly insured.
Trade reports show exceptionally high demand for prime pork cuts with steady movement in fat hogs and calves. Prices and appetite for prime products rise as historical notes indicate sustained buying interest, with producers aiming for quality and consistent weight classes.
In Oxford Street Darlinghurst a young man was charged with using indecent language but was dismissed after evidence. Magistrate Mr Loved criticized police methods to arrest reputable citizens and warned against unnecessary detention. The case highlighted concerns over summons versus arrest and the treatment of residents.
The Royal Life Saving Society invites three delegates from each New South Wales coastal clan to a conference at the Sports Club this evening. The aim is to share practical experience on lifesaving techniques and public safety in surf conditions.
The League of Ancient Mariners gathered Saturday aboard the Lady Carrington at Middle Harbor for the Treord reunion. Captains Cross and Broaner spoke on NSW history and early industries while Captain Pearse received a pipe gift, speeches followed, and the group reflected on the day’s sweltering heat and enthusiastic yet uneven proceedings.
At Homebush yards this afternoon big prices were obtained for a consignment of 64 merino wethers and ewes. The sale, conducted by Carson and Company on behalf of estates and Messrs Loughnan Brothers, saw averages reported for merino wethers around 22 shillings and a total average close to 4 pounds 12 shillings, with two lots of merino wethers and ewes achieving notable returns.
A Brisbane reader praises Zam-Buk Malmo for treating cuts bruises burns and sores in her family noting it helped a boy with a severe leg burn and aided a factory worker who used Zam-Buk for frequent cuts. The ad proclaims Zam-Buk made from rare vegetable extracts and usable on rashes eczema and pest skin conditions.
Tenders accepted for public works include extending the rifle range at Armidale Wil lamima Armidale with a cost of 457 pounds. tarworking at Kosworth public school 251 pounds 15. repairs and painting for post and telegraphy centers by James Wilson Ashfield 22 pounds 64. police station erection at Emu Plains by J J Giles St Marys 764 pounds. seweration at Canterbury by A Lazo Paddington 490 pounds. Additional works include green repairs at Maitland by A Porter Woodhra 167 pounds 10. and other improvements from Little Piaing to Wooden bone by J C Mannes Kyngle 279 pounds.
Port Jaskoon Ferry Company manager Mr Toran described the Manly steamer Nrisbiem mishap near the Heads on Saturday night. The Woy Woy towed the Brighton while repairs were arranged, with 200 to 280 passengers transferred via the Kuring-gal. Investigations focus on a broken duplicate rail pin and timing of towings, with officials noting delays as inevitable yet avoidable in part.
The newly elected Mayor Attor man W Wells invited twelve municipal aldermen plus officials to attend Hunter Baillie Memorial Church in Johnstone street Annandale on Sunday evening as a civic tradition. Alderman Salt addressed the group emphasizing civic responsibilities and the hoped-for mindset for upcoming duties.
Mr F J Thomas manager of the Newvaste and Hunter River Gomenny denies advertising for Jasor to work the steamers at Newess In and says there was no successful Cemerer. The New South Wales Rowing Association's moonlight harbor tour will take place on Friday evening.
The report details Rowe's Lead and Maivanl Te pushing development, with few prospects active. It notes temporary shutdowns due to Moher a Sheian A intrusions, and mentions Gumver picking 4B for a rebar venture. Detailing costs and ore results, it cites heavy activity at Kus dhirey's and Wanb drt wash waastes, while labor and funding stabilize under uncertain profits.
Tuesday mail itineraries detail sailings from Malle elite and ward and ramumbe via Yeo Hawks to Nelsons Bay and Tex Gaetane. Overseas routes include United Kingdom and Europe via RMS Orovway and RMS Orovway connections. Australia orders cover West Australia via Fremantle and Tasmania via Melbourne, with local harbours including Clarence River and Dorrigo.
The report notes Aderman Matheson chosen as Mayor of Tamworth and Alderman Withington declared Mayor of Oranges with Spurwar as mayor of ast Orange. Alderman Clone is re elected Mayor at Parkes for the third consecutive term. Eastwood council appoints J A Jobnean as Mayor by five votes in a late March meeting.
A garbled OCR crop mentions Central Saint football, player Wilken, and Warren River, with scattered names like Alden and Charley. The piece appears to sketch impending games or prospects but is severely unreadable, offering only partial names and locations without clear outcomes.
Prominent advert claims kidney disease symptoms include headaches rheumatism and insomnia. It urges early treatment and suggests Dan's Backache Kidney Pills help kidneys filter blood and remove impurities, presenting neighbors as authorities for use.
The readable text cites a series of garbled statements about curing people in Mt Mobert and mentions a person named Salurt Krosbie. It references pills and a patient experience, with uncertain claims and disjointed phrases about treatment outcomes and remedies.
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