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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1908
Page
12
Advertisement promoting chip and wood carving tools and supplies. It lists shives gouges chisels and punches with prices and notes on straight knives and relief carving sheets. The copy urges readers to order by mail or telephone and promises quality hardware.
A Wellington court refused to grant an exeat writ preventing violinist Kubelik from leaving New Zealand pending a contract dispute with Herr Huro Goriics. The judge warned the applicant against using extraordinary relief to punish absence, noting potential oppression and no clear prejudice to the plaintiff's case.
An inspector notes Mosman Carnell reports a marked improvement in general sanitation with only a few sourable dice incidents in three months. Council plans further sewer excavations and the installation of electric pumping plants to finish sanitary improvements by year end.
Professor Henry Jones of Glasgow University spoke to a Sydney audience on philosophy and modern life. He traced Greek reformers and the rise of self imposed law, noted freedoms in Britain, and described the French Revolution's impact on order, science, and belief before requesting no further lectures while abroad.
The Ashfield Council Chamber transformed with palms and blooms for a mayoral robe investiture for Alderman Gen Brown. Alderman Stanton presided while W S Robson MLA proposed the mayor’s health amid a ceremonial toast to his 61st chair occupancy.
A Tuesday night Waverley Council meeting ended with Alderman St Julien walking out after a dispute with the Mayor over an amendment from a prior session. The flare followed clashes over cricket pavilion plans and led to his resignation from three committees.
Aboriginal children created bedcovers, handkerchief cases, silks and wool items shown at the Aborigines Board room in police headquarters. Displays include miniature shields and boomerangs by young boys, aiming to prove children can match white peers with proper tuition. A note recommends Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy to combat influenza and prevent pneumonia.
At the final meeting of St Peter Cowell the town clerk presented a valuation of all rateable property. Assessments numbered 2255 with 45 appeals on 95 properties. 47 amicable settlements, 52 confirmed by the court of appeal, and 1 reduced. Net rate reduction £104 4s 0d. Unimproved value £219,750. improved value £605,700. animal value £42,405. Rate on unimproved value after deductions yields a net £3398 7s 8d. The council’s general and additional rate limits were £6016 and total rate cap £6078. Total houses 1673. population 8226. Arrears total £ snp 0s Md. £2047 29s 0d due in Tempo Ward by unknown owners responsible for £59 of the total. Aldermen praised the town clerk for efficient work amid numerous appeals and revenue losses elsewhere.
The article reports a Saturday half holiday campaign in Sydney and suburbs with plans for a suburban meeting in La jobhardt and similar gatherings. It notes demonstrations at Sydney Town Hall and aims to pressure government for legislation. Melbourne efforts are described as stronger and closer to success.
New York Herald reports interview with Mrs A M Herring a New York engineer who says her aeroplane design surpasses the Wrights. Her craft claims greater carrying power with smaller wings and lighter engines developing up to 1094 horsepower in aggregate though field power runs 20 to 14 horsepower. She expresses confidence to contract for eight men and hints at a test at Fort Myer with readiness to proceed in calm winds enabling forty miles.
The world renowned pianist Mark Hambourg attracts strong local interest for a first recital in five years at the Town Hall. Under J and N Talt's management the program features Beethoven Moonlight Sonata and a new Austrian Lied, promising memorable performances and fan anticipation.
At a Lane Cove council meeting a resident complained of cattle straying into gardens with some raiding seed beds. The mayor reported about 20 head seen in Tambourine Bay and indicated several hundred animals roving the area. A motion to hire an officer to drive cattle to the pound was carried amid resident grievances.
A city council meeting discussed sending back a small grant intended for Ballarue Park Woolsiirs. Alderman Magney proposed returning the money to the department on September 8. Mayor Latimer and Alderman Snot voiced electorate concerns.
An advertisement extolls Peps Breathable Medicine as the best early treatment for bronchitis and related throat coughs. It promises to prevent progression, claim deep lung relief, and offers post free samples and affordable prices via The Peps Pastille Co. 39 Pittat-Sriver.
The lifeboat Alina Rawson launched from Watsons Bar for a training run with a full crew of twelve and Captain in charge. Signals and crowds drew attention as the boat left the lifeboat shed and proceeded toward the headland, returning after about half an hour of life-saving drills. There is a brief product note about Chamberlains Cough Remedy, touting safety and relief for coughs colds and whooping cough.
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