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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 12, 1908
Page
4
Fragmented OCR passage describes memory loss illness and despondency cured by a tonic named Clements. It references personal health struggles, symptoms of nervous strain, insomnia, and intermittent relief, with questions about publishing the account. The text is obscure and garbled but centers on a claimed medical remedy and its effects.
In Paddington a council committee discussed resisting the transfer of a printing matter to Melbourne. The debate touched on local authority scope and urged limiting outside removals while noting the presence of supporters and opponents among community figures.
Voice of the People presents two petitions: a Cumberland irrigation proposal by Herbert Rumsey and W Hessell Mail advocating a high dam to supply Sydney and surrounding county farmers. The letters endorse surplus water for orchards, gardens, and markets, plus education via irrigation farms. A separate note by J A H Poulton argues for kinder horse treatment and better tack, preferring neck girdle and breastplate alternatives to collars.
Bessin Fister a 32 year old hoorskerner faced charges at the Central Police Court over a forced cheque theft on January 1 linked to Sidney Market receipts. A witness described the accused guiding £18 into a backhanded transfer. signatures and parcels were examined, and the case led to no trial. Police magistrate Gouning Shire and Mr Maitland were noted in proceedings, with upcoming staffing changes and proposed annual leave policies.
London reports butter prices harden with shipments by the Omrah commanding 1468 to 1488 per cwt while 14s to Ute persists. Parliament debates juvenile offense reforms as Winston Churchill notes treason and Natal trials. Naval estimates rise by 21,500,000 amid unemployment concerns at Eton and global market shifts in mining and metals.
An aged advertisement-trumpeted medical claim details Doan's Ointment curing piles. It cites Mrs Burgess of Pearl Street New Town Sydney, praising relief after long suffering and multiple remedies. The piece sells the ointment at two shillings per pol and offers postal pricing.
Widespread NSW rainfall revived Sydney venues and parks with vibrant blooms. Gardens such as the Domain, Centennial Park, and Moore Park show renewed color. water features brim, lakes fill, and plant life regrows. A visitor notes historic beauty returning as palms, lilies, and shrubs recover vivid hues.
Interim report from Leichhardt valuations to Taichhardt Council lists unimproved values by ward Norton Ward Wentworth Ward Sendall Ward Cook Ward totals 2606 405 for various areas plus further figures for Sartad Wentearth Kenfatl and related limits. Calculations show potential yield of 277 Loe from unimproved values.
In 1907 pumping at the Irrucanton district supplied about 125 million gallons of water from 70 acres irrigated. Costs climbed from £201 in 1905 to £430 in 1907 due to higher pumping expenses, leading the trust to raise water rates from 1 acre inch per year to 1.64 shillings to cover the extra charge.
Grace Brothers items valued at伊40 were stolen by Jane Osborne and May Choy. Both received one month light labour sentences suspended under the Crimea Act with surety for good behaviour for 13 months and 2s to the prosecuting firm.
James Buckley, a colored man, was found guilty at Tarlingtern for a share of highjacking a car ferry theft occurring December 26. Prosecution described Buckley as plotting with Carberry to rob him and steal hotel items in the city. Buckley was sentenced as a hard tariff in Mashurst Gaol.
The Hawkesbury Benevolent Society held a meeting at Windsor to discuss building a new hospital on the site and to outline funding steps. Attendees included President We Walker and Vice-president Capt Charney, with the committee listing J T Cowper, Cox R A, and others guiding the project.
A vague ad claims a Selentife preparation improves hen vigor and egg yield. It mentions Anthony Hortern and Sons in Lasestter with agents Bownington and Cu of 179 Gar Pyrat, inviting inquiries for purchasable poultry supplements.
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