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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1908
Page
11
OCR text presents a chaotic ledger of names, places, and events with tardy permits and scattered notes. It mentions Tar, Laney, DubaTis, and a crowd awaiting a ceremony, with references to a funeral, a trial, and a crowded stage. The fragmentary lines hint at a Sunday gathering, a list of attendees, and various unrelated items in a newspaper column.
Fragmented OCR describes a clearing sale with terms and conditions. It mentions bids, items, and locations, listing goods such as leather goods, desks, and furniture. The notice references dates, prices, and auction details alongside various names and firms.
Wool and Wheat Returns show declines. Wool at 2837 bales, sea arrivals around 101? thousand bags? Wheat weekly 216 bags, season total 925,029 bags with declines. Shipments week TH bags, season 25,967 bags. Casualty? Rest of text mentions a summer drink ad.
A sensational rumor claims Mr G A Julius report on the electric power house affairs was altered before submission. Officials deny the charge. the town clerk says there is no truth and the lighting committee will meet Monday to discuss the matter as aldermen warn it could shock citizens.
A Bureau of medicine report links unusually dry spells to high yearly mortality in the metro area. Rainfall extremes in April May and autumn correlated with lower deaths, while May July and August saw scarce rain and peak mortality. Temperature also influenced deaths, with near normal temps and sufficient rainfall coinciding with below average mortality. The monthly mortality order shifted notably compared with prior years.
A Cleveland barber who has shaved Mr. J D Rockefeller for about twenty years says he has never received a tip. He notes Rockefeller’s restraint during a 107 Francs stay and recalls complaints about tips in recent times.
A lively billiards feature shows George Gray and W Marka in a Royal Squary Yacht Chits display with 25 in 0 breaks, 105 pins, and a 10 5 score. Gray showcases high runs 68 42 90 35 plus trick displays. A 690 up match with Gray and Smith jun is planned for Monday afternoon amid handicap chatter.
A busy race card in Goulburn with fine weather and cold wind featured the Doctors Handicap win by Medea in easy fashion. Results list Glenolly Arizona Shamrock Narvaho Princess and other contestants across nine races with betting and times noted.
London dispatch covers the South Water appeal in Campbell versus Australian Provident, with Privy Council proceedings and a key appeal hearing. Reports on naval buildup and costs for rebuilt fleets, plus a court martial verdict on Port Arthur saboteurs, and London Stock Exchange activity with shifting prices and bond yields.
A fire broke out about 2 o'clock Friday morning at a shop on Auburn Street in Goulburn. Fred Weddhard and Tao Qthes owned property were badly damaged. the Goodhew merchant and Mr. Sima fruit shop suffered serious damage from heat and water. Full extent of damage not yet known.
Woodville and Burragorang residents report T. Cook and Tir Sheldon Magnetiy Listment offering relief from burns cuts bruises and skin injuries. Celia Hayes Chariceville Burragorang claims great benefit from use and urges continued applications for rapid healing.
A city council appeal centers on a case for Richard Charles, a merchant tailor of Little Kinestreen, arguing the legality of an order issued by inspector Suleceye. The warrant concerns a presumed violation within the premises and ongoing council review.
Local option court at Leichhardt reduces licences in the sector of Torith and nearby areas. The court holds hearings on plan terms and sets a date for the next review while considering Glebe erasure and related matters. Proceedings specify licence reductions and a period for the determination of matters arising from the licence changes.
An old newspaper fragment describes a drug product Laxo-Tonie marketed for chronic ailments and listed prices 104d and 16-0. References to buyers, suppliers, and several names appear amid a chaotic OCR of trade chatter. The text hints at medical remedies and sales pitches rather than a cohesive news event.
Fragmented OCR text outlines real property and legal proceedings including petitions, notices, and court dates. Names of individuals, property lines, townships, and potential acreage are mentioned alongside updates on hearings and filing deadlines.
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