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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
3
A damaged clipping mentions Sydney produce sales with scattered names and figures. The readable text references people, places, and items like potatoes, citrus, and potatoes, plus entities such as Limon, Trempe, and Vogt, but most details are unclear.
Fragmentary text lists places such as Wallangarra, Nemingha, Tay, and Prescott, with scattered names like Rowland, Dodds, and Green. Details are garbled. no cohesive event or clear facts emerge beyond geographic references and partial surnames.
The New Zealand timber carrier Inga, arriving from Hokianga, rode at anchor in Johnstone Bay when a hurricane gale swept the vessel. Cargo broke loose, three heavy seas swept over the foremast and deck, causing damage to lashings and deck fittings. No injuries reported. The ship endured 24 hours of worsening weather before moderating and resuming movement.
Mrs Excellency the Governor-General Lord Northvate arrived in Sydorz this morning by cypress Irvin from Melbourne. He travels with private secretary Mr Share and proceeded to the Federal Government bus. He will not return to Melbourne until the American Fleet's arrival date.
Thursday Michael Heougt committed death by his own action at Goulburn by swallowing strychnine jam. He was a single man and manager for Lillas Brothers.
Mr Cohen MUA introduced to the Minister for Public Instruction this morning three declarations from the municipalities of Wellesham, Ashfield, Concord, Brakineville, Manly, Burwood, and St Peters asking to take the place of local school boards. The Minister expressed gratification but said not all councils were ready to assume duties and would not accede while other arrangements, including services of women active in school welfare, were being considered.
The M S Crubs arrived from London this morning at Fremantle with a list of passengers. For Sydney the travelers include Hocking Jane Barry Chambers Dickenson Filon Horton Dr Stunter M Gough Major Norris Dr Porkina Russell Saintes Sturges Wedderburn O Toole Dunlon Mrs Sinclair. For Brisbane Rev Osborne.
An individual identified as Atbel Jane Turkeyell died after illness that began late last week. She was admitted to a local hospital on Wednesday evening and died there. The coroner has been informed and will hold an inquiry into the death.
The schooner Mavis, meant to sail for the islands weeks ago, was postponed in Watson's Bay due to unsettled conditions. It now awaits favorable weather to clear the harbor as the crew awaits a suitable sea.
An old remedy advertisement touts Pepa pastilles as a cure for colds on the chest and related chest inflammation. It claims immediate, thorough, and permanent relief, with tablets delivered via inhalation to the throat and bronchial passages. The ad emphasizes safety, urging readers to keep Pepa handy and noting availability from chemists and stores.
A notice announces under appointment for Anwaitus Lotus, former governor of North New Province, as professor and specialist Ware Nove. The move includes Tarest Oulepaiteet, Crow's Nent, North Sydney, and touches on child medicine for tackling coughs at night using Great Peppermint Care, a familiar tonic.
In a lengthy evening session members debated the tram strike within the Legislative Assembly. Amendments to address the government’s stance were moved, opposing sides clashed over railway act revisions and tramway funding, with multiple votes. The Address in Reply was ultimately adopted after divisions.
A disturbance interrupted rehearsals of The Dairymaids at Her Majesty's Theatre Melbourne as police sought to serve a distress warrant on Miss Carrie Moore. She claimed the tax money was posted, delivery delays caused a warrant to be issued, and the constable attended the theatre to seize funds. Moore described the scene and the miscommunications over the missing payment and delivery.
Albert Xiwman, night officer at the Culealma Matleay station, was found dead near 6 am. It is surmised he used a revolver in his funeral. The station clerk Frlinn Oliver says Newman, who was to marry a local girl, had called earlier. Newman had been stationed at Albury as passenger clerk.
Fragmented postal notices detail Friday mails via Newcastle and Melbourne bound for Tasmania and Port Macquarie with set closing times for specific routes. Mentions the annual parade of the Sroisiah Rifles at Paddington Town Hall and various financial figures from Sydney revenue, plus notes from the Women's Organisation and sanitary association.
Advice emphasizes proper food, ventilation, clothing for all ages to guard against autumn, winter, and spring colds. Neglected colds can worsen into pneumonia, so Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is recommended as a pale and sure treatment with wide popularity and strong sales.
A fragment urges prompt use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to avoid danger from influenza. The text references sympathy, convalescence, and mental agony while asserting the remedy prevents serious illness. The wording is garbled but encourages immediate treatment.
William Leigh, a 2 railway porter, was seriously injured in a shunting accident at Hurstville yards. While crossing wet rails, he slipped as an engine passed over his right leg, suffering severe injuries to ankle and leg. He was transported to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital by Civil Ambulance via St Peters.
At a meeting of the Rawson Memorial Fund general committee in the Equitable Building, on Wetreeday, officers and a advertising committee were appointed. Names include Wise, Wilson de Ros, Riordan Wesker, Winghtombe Mot, Allard, and secretary. Subcommittee assignments list several members and proposed contributors with varied sums such as £100 and £55, including Sugar Redpive and Paray Enos.
A fragmented advertisement extols Bile Beans as a universal remedy for constipation and digestive ills. It claims dramatic relief from headaches, back pain, fatigue, and indigestion, noting endorsements from a Mrs Milsons and a family physician. The copy presents the product as a century old staple sold by chemists.
An OCR fragment advertises Wolfe's Schnapps and a peppermint cure labeled for flu and colds. The note mentions a Great Peppermint Cure with a numeric 64-t, indicating a pricing or dosage reference amid period product claims.
A period ad declares Chamberlains Cough Remedy prevents roup in infants and saves lives. It warns hoarseness and rattling cough signal danger and urges timely dosing before a physician or medicine is needed. The piece promotes the product as the mother's favorite cough remedy for children.
The text discusses hoarseness or raugharis of voice, noting several causes and emphasizing the danger of misusing the vocal cords. It mentions removing a blockage and using a small dose of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy to support strength of the cords, aiming to reduce mucus buildup and restore vocal function.
The trial before Inspector Duncan in Simmons Diviston examined if beeswax is a drug in nature essence and quality. Witnesses including Dr. Thomas Cooksey and Mr. Broomfield presented testimonies on pharmacopoeia, drug definitions, and whether beeswax or related substances are used in drug preparation and medicinal contexts.
The article describes the Torbes Parkes mining district collapsing after the Grasuec mine at Farben failed under old methods. Cyanide works remain active under Mr Harri, treating Aldaillies, while the majority of mines with thousands once employed have fallen into disuse and many workers left unemployed.
The text describes bronchitis and severe cold symptoms linked to damp weather. It notes throat and lung irritation, hoarseness, coughing, and chest tightness with fatigue. It emphasizes common neglect of care and the misdiagnosis of fever as a sign of cure.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as preventing pneumonia by easing fever and lung pain. It claims many people fear severe illness and urges immediate use to curb symptoms though it does not claim a cure.
An official declaration proclaims Chamberlains cough remedy free from formal restrictions in Australia. The announcement targets all persons using the remedy and asserts its safety and accessibility for public use.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as quick relief for whooping cough. It claims the medicine calms severe fits, eases mucus buildup, and prevents pneumonia, urging mothers to give it to infants when needed. It emphasizes safety and repeated use for relief.
A mother’s habit of using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised as protective against coughs colds and croup in children. The flyer claims the remedy quickly cures respiratory illnesses and pneumonia risks. It also notes the product is free from all person concerns and sold nationwide at 1 shilling 6 pence.
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