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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
2
A personal testimonial from John Edwards of 41 Iawson Street Hi Waldhu s recounts severe bronchitis lasting 90 days. He describes chest pains, constipation, headaches, and nerve weakness until using Clements Tonic, which he credits with a complete recovery after a few bottles.
The well known Anglefield Estate of 3793 acres is sold to Mr Porbylek of Taveren after being on offer. Lord Be has sold Bald HN property to Mrs Aimrtin. Outer Getlets Caluoma and Mildool entries show further transfers with figures around £10010 to St Campbell by Mr Robertson.
A blast occurred during a laboratory demonstration by Mr J L Bruce at Teclateal Coles while students watched. The man suffered head and facial injuries with burns to hands and body. He was taken by ambulance to Sydary Hospital for treatment and later moved to a private hospital for further care.
A Launceston resident promotes a tonic while a Hyde Park band schedules a four o’clock concert featuring Yankee Grit and several Rossini and Meyerbuer pieces. The notice also includes an advertisement for a patent stomach remedy, Lave-Tonie Pills, at 1/6.
At Kingston meeting yesterday several races produced tight finishes with odds favorites beaten. Notable results include Bay Donald narrowly beating Lady Red, while Danseuse impressed in sprint events and Conqueror was sold for £400 to Mr. M Culloch. Jockey J A Norris returned after a layoff with a strong ride aboard Bay Donald, and Meral winning a maiden event as Wally.
The Ws of Tarsnaid defeated the British Mugby team by five goals in a fortunate result as an injured Taranaki player caused a stoppage and the incident occurred near the whistle. Careron converted. This match led to two Rugby League fixtures at Agricultural Ground Moore Park the following Saturday with New South Wales and Australia teams listed and national testimonial fundraising noted for W. rally.
The report notes the Northern Union officials will not change rules for the upcoming season. In Wednesday Sports Union play Redfern beat Newmen at Eppina by points. Hyan and Stubbs scored. C Barnes added a try. Redfern Second forfeited against M’lraji in a separate fixture.
Athletics notes list handicaps for the South Sydney Barriers race titled Yours and Mine. The Saturday field includes entrants from Cleveland and Dewline Streets with weights ranging from scratch to 30, and many named participants such as A Wood Hl E Morgan J Chambers E Bishop Flower W Allen and W Sassell.
The Tattersall billiards tournament held on Warmaday Nant saw Ws J Osborne defeat B. Th Tod Beehives 110 to 75, Bourke and Py Bourke contributing notable performances in the match.
A fragmentary report shows Survey shophelpers and merchants balking at funding for the Cipidens American Fleet Committee. The meeting chaired by Mr. Russell French revealed £3507 in hand, about half of what was needed. The committee blamed a city council dispute over street improvements as the motive for weak contributions.
A historical article discusses the heavy burden of school bags on children, the risks of posture issues and lop sided development from carrying many books, plus debates on tablet use and educational tools. It notes teachers’ concerns, tablet contents, and practical classroom equipment like drawing tools and dictionaries.
A record of city proceedings shows approval of a 1600 pound decoration project for American Avenue Pitt from Martin Place to Hyde Street, plus a 2100 pound contingency and three organ recitals. The stand at Cen tennis Park will be extended to seat 600. weather concerns aside, plans proceed with school work in focus and debates on paper tableware use.
Sydney team defeated Muswellbrook on Wednesday by 4 goals behinds to 9 behinds in a competitive ground contest. Garvin DJ Gorein Richards and Halley starred for the winners while the Muswellbrook side fought hard.
In a crowded arena on Wednesday night Stirling defeated Whittaker in a hard fought six final rounds of the heavy contest after early pressure and steady exchanges. The towel was thrown in by supporters as Stirling built a late edge and claimed the decision amid post bout appeals.
A women's organisation in New South Wales reports about 400 members in the empire’s branch. The group engages in patriotic work and youth education, promoting duties and responsibilities of empire. Members undertake aid to veterans and soldiers of past wars, including those from the Mutiny and Crimea era, with efforts tied to coastal campaigns and local support activities.
In Bridge Street a runaway horse pulled a spring van full of empty boxes toward Young Street. Mr Lees, son of Adem Man E. Lesa, intervened and stopped the horse. The driver fell, injuring his head, as the City Council’s steam roller was at work nearby.
A village named Sherpora near Cutiapuker reports a tall palm tree about 28 feet high with the trunk bending toward the ground as daily rains and winds cause the earth around it to crack. Locals remark the plant seems to be under some internal influence or spirit due to its unusual motion and stability amid weather.
An 19th century style advertisement warns of foul breath from a contaminated tongue and stomach issues. It touts Dr Moran’s Indian Root Pills as a cure for indigestion bad breath headaches and a range of ailments claiming permanent benefits and improved digestion and breath.
A fragmented OCR passage references In to Enms and a castle within a hoed en scene tied to a peppermint cure. The wording is unclear but suggests a historical or literary note about places or figures connected to a remedy. No clear dates or events are identifiable from the readable text.
The Napolean Street raid case occupied much of yesterday as Daniel Canin dealer and John Ruddy wharf laborer faced convictions. Percival Spencer and John Spencer, both laborers, along with Robert Morris agent, were sentenced to hard labor after being found connected to the Seagune scheme. Innes and Rutty and Morris received shorter terms while an appeal was filed, details reflecting a First Otensere Act action.
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