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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1906
Page
6
A chaotic Camperdown council session featured repeated interruptions by Aldermen over motions including pay raises and contracts. Mayor Sparkes faced heckling as disruption persisted, officers were sought, and order briefly restored before protests continued.
A medical notice cites Dr Sheldon’s cough remedy for colds and consumption and promotes two dosage pages. It references a 1/6 price and a 3/0 price. It mentions Woods Great Peppermint Cure for children and a hatking cough at night.
Warning tone about a mother's fear of a baby's teething and health, urging a product named Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil and hypophosphites as a remedy.
Mr Justice Simpson continued the divorce case of Florence Louise Rickardeos formerly Tipper against Robert Rickardson. Desertion is the main ground after a marriage in December 1909 at Sydney. The wife testified of leaving after her mother-in-law's influence and a failed reconciliation. The decree grants restitution of conjugal rights with conditions and letters from the wife reflect years of unhappiness and mistaken marriage.
Ricard Brookes of Riverstone petitions for divorce from Sarah Brookes formerly Worthington. They wed in Sydney in December 188. The suit details years of separation with accusations of desertion, alleged separations in 1900 and 1910, and an incident described as punching the dentist.
A complex civil case shows the husband seeking a decree absolute after alleging his wife was under age when married and denying continued cohabitation. The wife refused to return. the court granted a decree nisi with move to absolute in three months, amid testimony of five years engagement and social questions arising from the relationship.
Robert Hoss a Walgett farmer petitions for divorce from Agner Ross formerly Toung on grounds of desertion. He testified they married in April at White Park near Molong and that after a dispute over a speaking to another woman he forbade contact. she left December 1685 or January 1584, waved a handkerchief goodbye, and was never seen again. He later moved to Melbourne, returned to Walgett, and remained with her family until she left for Parkes. He kept in contact via letters, but she refused to return. The case was presented at a Durives court on a Monday with the respondent unseen.
Edward Gremlees Exign of Talingtos seeks a divorce from Janet Har Het Faso formerly Hefenes on the grounds of matrimony with remonstrances and alleged breaches. The petitioner, represented by Mr. Wait, claims marriage occurred in August 158 under Presbyterian rites.
Glebe Council moves to press the Water and Sewerage Board to levy only necessary charges, arguing large surpluses are handed to the Treasury. Alderman Mitchell accuses the board of unfair rate hikes since 184, claiming £54,173 was added to consolidated revenue after expenses. Motion gains unanimous approval. J. & T. MGowsn, Labour leader, returns to Sydney after organizing in New England and Western districts.
An advertisement notes a new cure claimed by Dr Sheldon for deafness and colds with testimonials of complete cure. It mentions a Mont de Pihe Co in Lud and references sums like 10000 pounds. The piece blends product pitches, names, and health claims in a fragmented 19th century style.
An old style ad claims a modern remedy by Dr Sheldon for coughs choking and consumption with pricing 1/6 and 2/-. The ad emphasizes curative powers and urges readers to purchase for relief and health.
Fragmented OCR style notice lists various goods and services from a classified page. Mentions watch repairs patent braces tailor services and jewelers with scattered brand names and prices, interspersed with advice and advertisements for occupancy and personal services. The text reads like an old catalog of offerings rather than a cohesive story.
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