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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
6
A garbled report from Sydney Produce Sales outlines a sale event with references to bidders, pricing terms, and a competition. The fragment mentions a company, buyers, and general market activity, with unclear dates and specifics due to OCR errors.
A girl named Tesley Corner died after ingesting phosphorus from matches left by her mother on MDomald Street in Essex. Dr. Watson treated her. she improved briefly but died Friday morning. A coroner found phosphorus poisoning as the cause, with evidence linking to matches left on the table. The inquest noted the child had not admitted to self harm. no clear motive was established.
London cables show private bid and ask quotes across mines and smelters including Broken Hill South, Mount Elliott, Cobar, Ivanhoe, Gwalia, and Bendigo. Melbourne wires cite midday activity with Mount David and Broken Hill Junction trades, while Sydney notes price movements and dividends on securities such as Colonial Sugar Refining and Hillgrove. The report details per share prices, buyers and sellers, and notes interim dividends payable in August.
At this morning's Water and Sewerage Board meeting it was reported rainfall on the catchment was light over the past two hours. Reservoir inflows were low with Fromped below normal and levels rising gradually after a brief warm spell. Water supply remained stressed with limited inflow.
In bankruptcy court a voluntary sequestration is recorded for William John Bartlel of Porcian's best. Ep fata, a carpenter, with C F W Lior serving as the official assignee.
The Kilties return to perform before King Edward at Balmers Contte marking a second royal audience in a brief period. The event drew the King and Queen and other dignitaries, with the band’s Canadian roots and a birthday celebration linking to the royal favor. Also noted: St. Chas Johnson of Menara died at St. Margaret’s Hospital, and other local notices on fashion and promotions follow.
Tram strike rioters faced Water Mouse Court after authorities alleged riotous behavior. George Newton pleaded guilty to using insulting words toward John Brinkles and William Repepel, while John Roberta and Mageeena Jumper faced charges for drunken behavior. Police described Newton's threats as scab language and noted arrests followed a crowd disturbance near George Street.
The Minister for Agriculture K Barry spoke at a farmers and artists conference in Sydney on Tuesday. He detailed proposed railway construction works authorized by the government, naming numerous routes including under construction links and extensions across New South Wales such as Mudgee to Culeone, Narroming to Peak Hill, Casino to Kyogle, Cooma to Em bala, and many others, with adjustments and extensions toward rural areas and national parks.
A garbled, fragmented text contemplates comparative pain and hypothetical creatures, mentioning aches, a wall, unrest, and a miscellaneous sale of creil and Woods' Great Peypersist Cura, concluding with a reference to Wolfe's Schnapps and beer.
The debate centers on spending policy and a proposed capital works plan. Mr O Sullivan and colleagues criticize government budgeting and advocate railway, land, and immigration schemes. References to the University, infant care, and public works frame a broad discussion as the House adjourns.
Fragmented OCR text notes demonstrations and press coverage with references to labor actions and public response. It hints at illustrated strike context, press reporting, and debates over manipulations and precedents amid unclear names and dates.
A dubious claim promotes Pure Natural Aurat Kipetion and the Baroscope as a cure for ear ailments. It asserts quick, painless home use and urges readers to contact the Euroscops Institute in Pitt-atreet Sydney for full details and a fee, despite lacking credible evidence.
An OCR damaged ad for A T Pittar’s Dentistry touts painless techniques. It promises no pain for extractions with guaranteed results and lists prices and addresses, including references to Oxford and various local stores. The fragmentary copy emphasizes affordable tooth extraction claims and bold guarantees.
Hornsby Shire Council weighs action over a railway premises septic tank alleged to foul water and soil. The divisional engineer urged patience, saying the tank may not belong to the Railway Commissioners, while council seeks to identify owners and abate the nuisance by the next meeting.
The report lists multiple ship departures and routes from Sydney and Port Moresby to New South Wales, New Zealand, Japan, Germany, and the West Coast. It notes times such as 9 AM and 3:48 PM, naming vessels like Mania and Kyarre, and ports including Adelaide Albany and Cooktown. storms, routes, and connections appear to be described in a fragmented telegraphic style.
An old ad copy touts Dr Kelder's New Discovery as an unequalled remedy for coughs and lung ailments. It touts Wolfe's Schnapps as a further patent remedy and mentions a dubious claim about a previously tried tonic.
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