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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
8
A damaged OCR reads Coffin and Company and Undersaking services near Sunbiall Tear, a prominent firm at 72 Georges Haymarket in Sydney. It mentions Mortuary Chapel and an established undertaker operation, with unclear references to suppliers and inspections.
A Eskbank ironworks concession in railway freights faced scrutiny as the Eskbank Trunk Works seeks continued support. A Chamber of Manufactures deputation led by Mr Beala argued concessions boost iron industry and state railway revenue, while Oliver, Chief Commissioner, noted misuse of low-rate raw material transport and resisted further reductions beyond existing entitlements.
A Glebe woman, Mrs Mane Gleeson, recounts severe health decline including head and chest pain fatigue insomnia and dream-filled sleep. She credits Clement's Tonic for nerve relief stable sleep and renewed strength after a month, urging curers to share the remedy.
Deputation told commissioners they wish to safeguard Baychi industry from danger, not to advance Sam ford's interests. Kirkcaldie said railways benefit from internal manufacture. commissioners should encourage industry in the interior while considering the question.
The J C Williamson company plans extensive tours with Miss Tictsi Bruce leaving Melbourne for New Zealand, soon followed by Andrew Mack for Sydney. Royal Comic Opera heads to Perth and Gilbert and Sullivan company to Auckland, with Brisbane and Melbourne stops, plus a Royal tour spanning Sydney to Perth. Miss Tose Musgrove falls ill. Violet Dart remains active with major concert engagements.
The Watkin Mills concert party performed a lengthy programme at the Town Hall last evening with Watkin Mills delivering a strong opening, Handel and Saint-Saens numbers pleasing the audience. Duets with Miss Gertrude Lonsdale and Edith Kirkwood drew praise, and Chopin pieces plus Lemaire and Lehmann settings closed the show to an attentive crowd. A final encore featured Wells’ The Shepherd’s Cradle Song and The Irish Fiddle brought a warm reception. The concert ends with an encore from Mr Wilde and a promise of further performances.
A fragmented notice announces a Friday June event at St Annies Hall Phillip-street featuring Mr Oliver Balint FR.G.8 presenting satires and poems with illustrations. The program lists speakers including Mr Cartutiers and includes references to savings, a cricket match, and local amusements.
The readable portions show scattered names and places including references to 1914, ships, captains, and companies such as Fuluna and Jere Bay Airetbe. The fragmentary content mentions locations like Chungow and Umea and individuals like Laman Canty, Aubin and Son, and Captain Brestaty.
A garbled maritime report describes a sea voyage incident with crews, passengers, and a list of names and places. The narrative mentions water, watercraft, a steamer, and various glimpses of figures like sailors, stewards, and officials, with scattered references to Eureka, Newcastle, and New Zealand Stram. The fragmentary OCR yields a chaotic account of events, rewards, and roles aboard a vessel.
A patient describes five years of itching and bleeding eczema with sores on face and body. After using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, symptoms eased in days, and relief followed from the first application. The account emphasizes the dramatic improvement and gratitude for the Cuticura remedies.
Fragmented OCR reads like a coastal weather and transport chronicle with references to ships, routes, and electric wires. Mentions of Wellington, Ghana, and various place names mix with machinery, trains, and weekly services, suggesting a bustling port district report.
The Columbia Skating Rink hosted a Wednesday evening carnival with costumed skaters, humorous costumes, and a Kali and M act. Patrons enjoyed racing and exhibitions, while the program aimed to please audiences and support management.
A fragmented passage references a naval frigate, a music performance, and political commentary by Sir W a Lyne at Albury. It mentions the Prine Minisst and anti-Sociatiey movement, with vague notes on New South Wales funding and industrial activity, but details are obscured by garbled OCR.
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