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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 21, 1908

Page

2

Shaftesbury Reform School Seen as Progressive Experiment

The Shaftesbury Reformatory near South Head is highlighted as a pioneering social experiment under NSW policy, aiming to rehabilitate young women through structured domestic training, housing about one acre of ground. It contrasts past gaol outcomes with reform aims, noting shifts away from branding children and placing emphasis on education and supervised work to prevent relapse into crime.

Salmon New South Wales Shaftesbury Reformatory South Head Barstag Nellessteis Cous Ruby Im Seevice Shafexbury Dork Shafiesbury Shaftesbury oMdiain Australia Edmunds Vieliore Clif Henry Parkes Britain Provedere Biloria Cully Indy Cockatoo

New Public Works Tenders Opened At Burwood

Tenders opened by John Ferrier Roora Panlla Works Department for repairs and pen renovations. List includes Post and Telegraph Office Cam respect reform and Shaftesbury prison changes. Proposals cover construction and renovations across Narrandera, Walgett, and Sydney suburbs with various contractors and sums.

Toineine Ware Yastertas Terider Roara Panlla Works Department Penevayims Hfe Be Quarters Burwood Den Gacese Nonaldeon Post and Telegraph Office Curtewin Aix T. J Bowen Wiltur Chatswood Sallam Tour Henders Fitzgerald Billas Chatne Ceram Walgrt Narty Walgett Bray Arthur Allen Jowrt Ponstrurtion Et Fond Bank Narrandera Myrenmbuiges Unitiorn Constructien Specters Hocking Brothers Pueble Eenany Lanza Ceyen Bea Dork Wal M*leon Pantie Thomas Howren Titferk Phoenix Iron Works Cole Harbor Sydney Orerratory Ten Teniers Calla Town Wy J Wallan Cor Hirvor Teunire Paitiine Wy Pylman Palle Inanetter Sy Bourke-atreet Tamara Berwen Tink Gondoholm Helman Cobert Bourk Bares Hamilton Cobar Ira

Tramway plan urged for northern suburb access

A letter to the council requests the minister for works back a tramline from the junction of Cleveland Street and City Road along Cleveland Street to the existing line in CastleREagh Street to improve access to cricket grounds sports grounds Randwick racecourse and the new Abercrombie Street tramline. Cooperation was granted.

Trekville Council Cleveland Cleveland-street Caatlereagh-street Eorthern Randwick

Dr Sheldon's New Discoveries Esteemed For Chest Ailments

A reader from Armidale in New South Wales reports using Dr Sheldon s New Discoveries for herself and her children. She notes its effectiveness for colds and chest complaints and says she keeps it in the house. The message praises the remedy as unequalled for coughs and long standing chest troubles and mentions care at Brooklyn Station.

Gorimm Sae Edsiuns Dr. Sheldon T. Gentle H.W. Curtin Esa Brooklyn Armidale N.S.W

Appointment of Lord Augustus Lotus to a position

A dated notice announces the appointment of Lord Augustus Lotus, formerly known as Oo- ZuIMMT, to a vice appointment. It lists an address at 25 Catvisetee ome, street, Wynyard Square, Bréner- and indicates the responsible authorities.

Coon Bare Augustus Lotus Oo- Zuimmt Wynyard Square Bréner

Kensington Cup and Oakleigh Plate Preview Short on Details

Racing notes describe strong turnout at Kensington fixtures with training praise for A.C. officials. Weights for the Oakleigh Plate are set ahead of Caulfield meeting as trainers and riders assess chances.

Tomorro Tiv Bande Tadsihili Sone TS. Cribborn A.C Brisbane Queensland Clu Eagle Mer Kelly Maitland ACTO Oakleigh Plate Caulfield Grafton Te Carenhorne Devollete Belfmr Midliemeinht Aetsiog Ars Panpinis Mantaen A. Porkan Bevin Torte Epler Hart Lienaree Mather Hone Enustarm md Wahler Swetehie Meunalition Aepouintist Henk Nurrabrh Bare Pivine Walter Rosehilt Handlonn Purmmariy Milp & Ortnno Nath Wort Lady Midler Ae My Harpe Krall Tamme Ana Temlure Enemas Iin Elias Mannmy Vega Mate Aieh Miricutone Mason Ava Mitch Wiig Mali Henna Ampherite Rose Amber de Amheria Sydney

Fishermen and Bowlers Play In Unclear Matchups

Fragmentary report lists names such as Lawrence, Brown, Sturm and Cox with unclear results and partial scores. Mentions Gamoes, Fishermen, Me Bowlers, and Louden with garbled phrases and stray numbers. Unable to determine definite outcome or event type from the provided text.

Gamoes Renults Lawrence Pen P. Brown Louden Mowiey Teal

Mystery of a Defunct Association and Election Talk

Fragmented OCR reveals a discussion about a cricket association in Menit Eight and an upcoming meeting. Names such as Mr Dvane and A.W. Grae appear alongside references to trustees, profits, and votes. The text includes scattered figures and mentions of committees, readiness for a meeting, and various individuals involved.

Miembery Eirnas Carrutiye Compaittot Preakl Beilee A.W. Grae WP. Mpeiuoue Randelones Feleises Nak Copia T Muedeen Rennin Moore Sitio Woo Evehasen Thedhame Nigin Wikawler Jane Tian Wari Xone Stir Ram Mel. Neely Sr'Mlutssp Mas Hel Stevnmeny Desiman Cegrih Baders Tee Sean Mawanee Prrisan Maloe Melebrinns tePil Fisher Farkeam CoPlweol Desanty Theolinwitie Preemy Balinet Asomup Namtler Billard Kemp Dumeraie Marae Bey Fane Pulterang Ttstaral Fiat Weimar J. A. Peernim Eggre Ternre

Racing Morning Trials At Rantwick Track

Early session shows multiple horses including Jolly Kare, Pariey Brew, Nori Head, Teltry, Antonia, The Cet, Popperton, Royal Arthite, Alloway, Five Crosm, Porge, Noun Naim King, Tunniac Uys, Wooteite, War Boe, Jonex, Malsterdelle, Duke of Clarence, Lord Fitzroy, Tartan, Banzalue, Lunar Light, Mire Simmer, Longchamp and Nosix clocking varied furlong times. Morning heat featured several standout performances and slower efforts across seven furlongs to a mile plus.

Rantwick Jolly Kare Marph Crakle Trip Crews Maltman Silene Bait Witilh Agiaser Pariey Brew Nori Head Teltry Kayden Ap Rane Mite Naim King Tunniac Uys Tin Saec Wooteite War Boe Mix Fur- Jones Tmin Taisen Marnaul Ant Timin Weer Peleart Malsterdelle Duke of Clarence Lord Fitzroy Tartan Imin Intendad Banzalue Mire Longchamp Nosix Ondlarit

BILLIARDS MATCH REPORT IN CESSON

In a 314 ms-P game Mocgre Heiron and South faced Beddoe Vic and F Smith N.B.W. Both pairs were overly eager and no decisive exchanges emerged until late. Smith showed notable skill at the table’s tip while Heddow’s best effort came at the start of the cranet game. Smith, however, struggled early but recovered.

Mocgre South P. Beddoe Vic F. Smith Sy Smith Heddow Smith Lo May Bore Are

Unreadable OCR fragment reports unknown events

A scrambled OCR snippet mentions various garbled names and terms without a clear event, place, or date. The fragment lacks coherent facts to identify a person, organization, or outcome.

Untidy OCR Swims Text Describes Ailing River Incident

A garbled passage recounts a swimming incident near a town with names resembling Nevinns and Wixia. It mentions a rescue effort, a warning about dangerous water, and a later note about measures or warnings at a location called Enrepaniiinge, with unclear dates or participants.

Rifle Shooting Aims At National Meet

Fragmented OCR text notes rifle shooting actions and aims, mentioning competitors and venues in a sparse report. Names and places are unclear due to garbled transcription. The readable parts point to a national or regional event with expectations of performance by shooters.

Boxing Notes On Gate City Ring Action

Fragmentary boxing item notes a bout involving Galens and Sey at an event. Mentions weight class and result hints but lacks full details to confirm outcome or date.

Chess Championship Update From Wary Masters

The text describes a chess championship with players and matches, noting a tense schedule and results. Key figures listed include managers and contenders, with emphasis on open rounds and final standings despite garbled OCR.

Willougfe y Cratswood Tram Readings Unclear

Fragmentary OCR text hints at tram discussion or route names Willougfe y Cratswood and related local transit terms. Key names appear distorted with no clear dates or places. The legible elements suggest a transportation item or notice with uncertain specifics.

Untitled note on a prominent figure and remedies

A scrambled fragment mentions a prominent individual and references a remedy for ailments. It lacks clear names, dates, places, or outcomes, with the text appearing as garbled prose about health and inhibition.

Persea Cough Remedy Touted In Old Ad Promises Cure

An old advertisement extols Persea as a universal cure for colds, coughs, and catarrh, claiming rapid relief and long standing use worldwide. It cites testimonials from Louis Monpetit and others, urging readers that neglecting colds leads to chronic disease.

Perua Louis Monpetit St. Ivaned Axe BC Henry Caan Ternom Aba Meruum Jowet Salen Jerome New York Mp Syatem

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