Franco British Exhibition Opens at Shepherds Bush
May 1 marks the opening of the Franco British Exhibition at Shepherds Bush, the largest ever held in Britain. Aimed at commercial impact and cordial Anglo French ties, it spans 140 acres with 30 acres of buildings, expects 15 million visitors over five months, and features coal and Broken Hill mines, timber, woollens, wines, and an Australian display including ice frozen flowers.
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Shepherd's Bush
Great Britain
Freeh Chamber
Com- Wered
Kington
Edward
Shepherd's B
Sydney
Broken Hill
New South Wales
Australia
Unemployed and Hungry: One Month Living Without Work
A narrative outlines a man’s experiment to survive in the city for one month with no work or money. He leverages free meals from hotels and venues, visiting theatres and clubs for sustenance, describing the social dynamics and superficial comforts while highlighting the scarcity of tobacco and the basics of daily food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srtoey
George-strest
Saloos
Wosagsc
Larrikinism at Annandale Court Hearing
At Glebe Police Court John Mack , 19 , charged with using indecent language in John Stonesireat Annandale and with malicious damage to police property. Roland McCarty , 21 , charged with aiding Mack to resist Constable Moossy. Witnesses testified Mack cursed in front of women and children as a crowd of about 400 gathered. Mack assaulted the constable. McCarty urged resistance. Mack sentenced to months hard labor and for damages. McCarty fined £2 with one month hard labor.
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Glebe
John Mack
Belmet
Mooney
Mack
Marty
Onths
Kesenay
Selmes
Wcarty
Woman's Strange Death Near Coogee Cliffs Inquest Opens
Acting City Coroner held an inquest into the death of Sarah Donovan, a married woman who recently lived at 6 Denting Street, Ratters. Her body was found at the foot of the Coogee Cliffs.
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Coogee Cliffs
Sarah Donovan
Denting Atrest, Ratters
Olympic Games of 1908 and Australian Pavilion Plans
Architects outline a grand 80 000 seat stadium near the Franco British hybrid hub while Australia plans a major pavilion in London for the 1908 Olympic Games. NSW leads space allocation with 16 995 square feet, followed by Queensland and Victoria as officials pace exhibition display to showcase state industries to Europe.
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Tr World
Lara Heog
Greece
Albeo
Paris
Bolum
Ans
Australia
Brisbane
Carruthers
Keem
New South Wales
Queensland
Victoria
South Australia
Tasmania
New Zealand
Europe
New South Wales Court
J. W. Carruthers
London
Sidfer
Ite
Bere Bee
H. C. L. Antersas
Gas company victimised at North Sydney Court
Alfred Hares a 35 year old carter was charged by warrant with embezzling from the North Shore Gas Company between December 11 1907 and January 14 1908 the sum of £2 18s 1d. Edward Aitken secretary testified Hayes worked about two years and duties included delivering coke collecting accounts and paying in. The bench heard his character was good and a four month sentence was suspended on finding £40 surety and restitution of the stolen sum within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Sydney
Alfred Hares
Carter
Betwee
North Shore Gas Company
Edward Aitken
Hayes
Hotels Change Hands in Central Power Licensing Court
The Royal Standard Hotel on Susser Street transfers from John R. Garrow to William Barry. Hotel Premier Seddon on George Street transfers from Joan W. Gardeer to John Jones. Grand Pacific Hotel on George Street transfers from Kate OConnell to Angus R. Martin. Hotel Victoria on George Street transfers from John J. Power to Daniel O'Brien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Power Livensing Court
Royal Standard Hotel
Susser-street
John R. Garrow
William Barry
League of Ancient Mariners Meeting Notice
Captains Pearce Green and Webber oversee arrangements for the League of Ancient Mariners meeting. Members who have already notified their intention to attend are urged to be present at Cheltenham gate to discuss proceedings and ensure participation.
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Pearce
Green
Webber
Pwestry
Ansient Mars
Give the Children Healthy Teeth
The article argues for better dental health in children based on school inspections. It promotes Zam-Buk Tooth Powder as a preventive aid, notes parental influence on tooth care, and advertises prices and availability through Zam-Buk Co. in Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Tate
Abe
Zam-Buk Mig. Co
Living Without Pay in a City of Drinks and Drifters
The narrator describes surviving without wages by living in public houses and cheap meals, begging drinks, and bartering for scraps. He notes freely moving through inns, dodging costs, and obtaining clothing and shelter via charity, hospital help, and improvised schemes, including a plan to retool his wardrobe with dead men's clothes.
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Get
StroMer
Pitt Atrenl
Vertals Hospital
Sydney Wakt Rena
Kant-street
Peoples Palace
Millers Point
Melba
Caruso
Two Men Named In Fatal Fall At Coogee Cliffs
Inquest details reveal James Rosa and Alexander Buckham named in connection with a New Year’s Day death at Coogee cliffs. The deceased, confined days earlier, was found dead at about 11 New Year’s morning at the cliff foot. Medical evidence cited skull fracture from a fall. coroner returned an open verdict.
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Cooges
James Rosa
Aleander Buckham
Donovan
Examination of Cadet Officers Results at Sydney and Albany
The results of the examination of cadet officers held at Sydney on November 9 and December 9, 1907 and at Albany on November 13, 1907 are listed. Captain F J Alderson passed for major with special mention in T and P. F J Symons passed for major with special mention. M St J Lamb received special mention distinguished. Lieutenants W st Brombees D J Marshall J Gibson A P Thompson passed for lieutenant. J Simpeon candidate for commission failed for lieutenant.
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Sydney
Albury
F. J. Alderson
F. J. Symons
M. St. J. Lamb
W. ‘St. Brombees
D. J. Marshall
Rose Bay Progress Association elects officers at meeting
The Rose Bay Progress Association met last Tuesday at Tuckwell Hall. T. M. Shakespeare was elected president. Secretary Richardeen reported a prepared acquisition with many signatures urging Frank Lock and W. F. Buchanan to stand as candidates for the Bellevaree municipal council of Woollahra. Dignation from the Woollahra coast was expressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Rose Bay Progress Association
Tuck Wre
T. M. Shakespeare
Richardeen
Frank Lock
W. F. Buchanan
Bellevaree
Woollahra
Bitherte
Woollanre Oaetl
Death of a Squatter at Narakgal and Glenrock Fasts
Mr A Soult owner of Narakgal Mumbil and Glenrock estates Wellington fell from hands while rounding up cattle and received tras bired skull has Gia from his taterson Te tia e900 of Mr John Ruth of Coamaris and Brother of Mr F Jago Amish MLC Bathurat. The remains were brought to Be Aburet today for interment.
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Eltaurst
Prigay
A. Soult
Narakgal
Mumbil
Glenrock Fistates
Wellington
Gia
Taterson Tetia
John Ruth
Coamaris
F. Jago Amish
Bathurat
Aburet
Indigestion Cure Claims Inconsistent Advertising
Fragmented OCR text shows references to remedies for indigestion and stomach troubles. Mentions Dr Sheliou and Dr Bhal don'e with terms like digestion and diverse preparations. Lacks coherent names, dates, or locations to establish a clear news item.
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Pelaw Main
Coonamble
Daniel Jones
Pals
Vis N
Staltom
A. Gibbs
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Hiawatha
Enmore Choral Society
George Grimm
Annandale
Loberidge Taylor
Hlewatha
St. George's Hall
Newtown
Minnehaks
Tke
Mabel Batchelor
Minnehaha
Sessica
Frenco-Britt
the League OF Ancient Mariners
Rose Bay Progress Association
Hansa, Fit Rea Band
Limerick
Little Red Band
Verve
Tomaccon
Lange
HANSA
Cave
Hleremoller
Cantlereagh-street
Anise
TERSS
Evian
Storeof Ge
Rotentribat
Gtorekecour
Champion Tobacco
Onatore
British-Australasian Tobacco CO
Park Street
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