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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1909
Page
6
An advertisement extols Freotoide for headaches indigestion constipation and biliousness claiming rapid liver support and health improvements. It lists price 1/6 and urges bedtime use weekly for constipation cure, attributed to W A Hoare chemist with promotional rhetoric and scattered typographical errors.
A feature recalls the 1794 Battle of Ushant and Admiral Lord Howe known as Black Dick. It traces Howe’s Channel Fleet engagement with the French and the decisive close-quarters fighting that yielded British victory, highlighting ship maneuvers and the era’s maritime bravado.
In a fervent colonial era voice the speaker pushes for maritime strength and a unified empire. The piece reflects on naval prestige, modernization, and a call to build a flotilla and dreadnoughts to secure freedom and power against rival fleets. It recalls historic figures like Admiral Jervis and the Spanish Main battles, urging readiness and national pride.
News of the death on Monday evening of Thomas Price, premier of The Scheat State for four years, is announced. A Welsh-born stonemason by trade, he rose from local politics to lead the Labor Ministry, respected for his pragmatic and popular administration. He leaves a widow and three daughters, plus two sons.
The notice lists the Wednesday mail departures from Sydney to Auckland and tropical destinations including Raro, Tahiti, Port Moresby, Thursday Island, and Batavia via Brisbane. It notes specific vessels such as Mokoii Hauroto Le Maire and Roromahana with corresponding departure times in the morning and afternoon.
The Bala Band will perform a light programme in the Outer Domain tomorrow afternoon at 2 oclock featuring Le Roi Trivm by Halilnvertire, Blue Danube waltz, Verdi Aida selections, Dinah’s Subnew, Love and Tenderness, and A Shepherds Life to the Loa in a descriptive fantasia setting.
The Morraki from Wellington brought over 200 passengers including men women and children to Sydney this morning, many seeking to leave New Zealand due to the slack time and winter approaching. The Wimmera was full and refused arrivals, prompting officials to expect continued emigration waves. The voyage carried 42 sacks of oats 287 bales of wool 690 fags and other goods while notable passengers included Cinquevalli and several All Blacks members.
The monbhrokern Al Briney has formed the S wiver Inin an aasarialiog, uniting Melbourne Geelong and Brisbane operations. The movement aims to standardize trade practices, set fair pricing, and ensure orderly selling without undue frailties. Industry experts anticipate strong cooperation with growers to stabilize market activity during peak periods.
Fragmented OCR text from a historical NSW Dreadnought Fund entry shows garbled dialogue and stray phrases. The readable bits suggest a public appeal or fundraising context with censored or corrupted wording and stray names, but no coherent events or clear individuals are identifiable.
Clear morning at Randwick with a crowded foxhunt of horses on the Mulga grass track. Several runners posted strong miles and six furlongs times, with Te and Froig leading early and Laurance making a bold move near the end.
A laborious mission report from Chapman Alexander describes camp activities at Balmain including sermons, meetings, and a strong address by Chiret. The narrative notes preparations for a major final event and references prominent figures like Thomas Wapere and Mss, with details on naval and church involvement in Sydney City and surrounding areas.
A violent incident in Brisbane ends with two men and a woman dead. Police report a suspected quarrel over money or love led to murder and self-inflicted wounds. Readers are advised to seek safer explanations as investigators piece together the sequence of events.
The Royal Welsh Male Choir completed its tour of Anntratin under Messrs J and N Taft. A large audience attended the Sydney Centenary Mall performance where encores followed. The group presented Welsh pieces such as Destruction at Gaza and Thy Soldiers' Chorus, and awards were given to conductor Mr Win. Thretas, pianist DK Hughes, and choir members, with a Zola medal from the Cymmrodorion Society.
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