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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1908
Page
6
A reader letter from Randwick condemns a large Sunday crowd at Coogee Beach for indecorous behavior. The writer describes露 unruly sunbathers, obscene language, public urination, cigarette smoking by groups of youths, and litter. Police efforts were limited, prompting calls for stricter controls to protect public decency and health.
Mr WP Grick a Randwick resident plans to run for the South Ward and vows to push back against decency lapses at local beaches. He cites police inaction, urges a Randwick council overhaul, and says Minister Lee will gazette new beach rules to curb mixing at the sands.
Inquest into a 12 37 am all night tram collision at Booth Street Junction Balmain found Augustus Oldfield 25 of Pashley Street Balmain died from shock and internal injuries after being struck by a tram driven by John Robertson and assisted by conductor James Clarken Oldfield was reportedly intoxicated when he boarded at Newtown Road and alighted at Roselle Depot The verdict was accidental death and the case noted the tram cowcatcher carried him a short distance before stopping Also a contemporary ad promotes Lazo Ton ic and MaroTon ic Pills with prices listed
The annual report of the Forestry Branch of the Lands Department shows a 17 percent rise in revenue for the year ending June 30, with continued timber operation activity. Export trade increased, royalties and timber sales rose, and a 1000 plants of red cedar were sent to Cape Colony to aid introduction there, while a trial shipment of Indigenous plums to the United States for forestry work was also forwarded. An exhibition of timber and forest materials to Christchurch received a gold medal, and inspections of forest reservations assessed 3,420,02 acres for forestry and settlement, with 18,568 acres made available for selection. The State Forest Nursery cost £606 10s to maintain, with seed purchasing minimized through exchanges, and distribution to municipal councils, hospitals, agricultural farms, and other bodies. Timber exports continued through the period.
The report notes 338 sawmills at work with 42 percent of workers employed, plant value £260,810 and Tinther output of 1,000,000 superfinia tor. Demand for hewn timber rises with population growth. timber in Australia faces rising needs, with Australia’s wood area about 1,903,446,720 acres and forestry policy guiding future development. International comparisons cite Germany France India, highlighting forest coverage and timber demand, while Australia’s sparsely timbered status signals vast development potential and a need to manage forest resources for a growing population.
A court sergeant blamed fine weather for a display of millinery and summer costumes as a group of young women faced riotous behavior charges. Constables testified to street dancing and jostling in public spaces while a doctor complained of nightly noise from the Elizabeth town area. A note on prior exports and repairs is briefly mentioned.
Product teaser notes Chirlie Real Summer Drink described as invigorating exhilarating non intoxicating. Marketing copy hints at refreshing flavor and energy boost. Limited readable text includes numeric 9 and partial phrase Real Summer Drink.
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