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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1908
Page
14
The boxing bill at Ay Pgh tonight will showcase Suess and defterallie in a best of 29 rounds bout with Sechin, while Thomas and Maroney headline the preliminary events.
Gunnedar advertises Lethe Wire Mattresses and couches as the best choice for chest complaints and general use. It touts a preparation for coughs colds and consumption and claims superior support for back and spine while promoting health and comfort.
A long summary of Hawkesbury and nearby coastal fishing activity reports. It notes areas like Chesuninr Quay Moore’s Wharf and Laing’s Point with mentions of bream blackfish and whiting catches. Reports cover Port Macquarie Tuggerah and Sydney region anglers, holiday fishing, and notable catches including large bream and many whiting, with various locals and clubs sending in notes on weekly outcomes.
The report describes fishing at Al Blom Park with Mick Simmone alias LW Smith. Anglers claim good perch catches ranging from Qlb to Mlb, with multiple fish logged across days. Entries mention the Geraldine Xenica and Jork Scott Blen Ne 1 book, plus river and waterfall sites near Lang Finns Hirotabella.
Under the Municipalities Act of 1907 and Local Government Act revisions, government sites such as courthouses, police, and rail land are subject to ratable valuation. Land held by the Chief Commissioner for Railways and Tramways used for public purposes remains ratable, while other state-owned properties require valuation notices to be served by the Treasurer. The Colonial Treasurer previously controlled rate notices and appeals.
The seventh annual outing of Messrs Prank Crichant and Company master carriers drew about 200 employees and families to Moritake Pleasure Grounds on New Year's Day. A dinner, toasts, and a sports program followed, with The Firm toast by Alderman Cridland and Mr Cooper proposing The Firm toast. A. Williaroe, A. Maitland, and F. Perris won the trophy in the day’s events.
The Archabbot of Sydney visited a City Night Refuge service, presided at a parish committee meeting, and preached at Centennial Fund meetings. Parishioners of St Mark's Appin expressed appreciation for 25 years of good works. St Mary's Baslin held a meeting at the School Hall with clergy and lay attendees. Archabbot Cannn Archdall, and Rev. HF Hulldar noted. The Bishop of Melanosa will travel through Sydney en route to England in February.
Arthur Rickart and Company Limited presents its annual property report noting steady demand for building sites in suburbs and firm activity among minor speculators holding for future gains. The year shows no boom but persistent market, with rising rent purchase activity and competition for work in seaside and mountain resorts. Farm blocks and small acreages also show moderate demand. total capital for the year reaches a satisfactory level given the from middle and artisan classes.
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