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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text mentions multiple unclear terms and names such as Piney, Alt mall, Pico Crows, Tepes Set, Wy Bt, Aramberrien, Teren, and Gem. It reads as a broken historical snippet with scattered references, lacking coherent events, dates, or clear entities to summarize.
A fragmented OCR listing from Sydney produce sales shows chaotic entries for farm goods, buyers, and vendors. It names firms like LINDLEY WALRAL and CO and DALTON BROS, with scattered references to auctions, produce categories, and daily sales notes across various streets and auctions houses.
Fire at Shearman's furniture store in Newcastle West destroyed the shop with an estimated loss of £400. The building, owned by Mr. Shearman, was insured for £407 with Manchester. Stock insured for £250 with South British. Adjacent dundings slightly damaged.
Bathurst reports the case under 126 of the Adam offender law. Acting Judge Scholes notes that despite小the low value of lambs, gravity is set by statute, with up to 10 years penal servitude. Prisoners James Clare and Charles Pryor receive one year in Goulburn Gaol as a reformative approach, factoring lack of perjury.
The New South Wales Ornithological Association held its fourteenth annual show with diverse exhibits. Mrs R Trevall won the challenge trophy for the crested Norwich bird, a third-time achievement for him. Mr P Peir received the bronze medal from the London and Provincial Ornithological Society for top exhibitor in rules and hybrids. Mrs T Hughes, Lady Mayoress, opened the ceremony in the afternoon.
Fragmentary report discusses Central Mallway Station in Great Britain with claims about railway stations and architecture. It contrasts Evening News coverage with Mallway Guide, noting a large two storey three tower design and a disputed claim about railway stations exceeding a certain area.
A garbled field note describes conditions at Gulgong with references to grass, heat, and rain. It mentions damage to a pitch and mentions a vigilant watch, with scattered phrases about downpours, wind, and a general sense of unsettled weather.
William Walker of Windsor, veteran member of the New South Wales Legislative Council, died aged about 120. Born February 2, 1328, he grew with the Walker family’s Windsor roots, pursued law, served as solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, and represented Windsor in the NSW Parliament for about ten years. He backed railway expansion, supported reform-minded policy, and later acted as honorary secretary of the Hawkesbury Benevolent Society until retirement.
Sir Walter Walker, longtime Windsor leader and mayor, dies after a protracted decline. He served as elder and council member for years, sat on the Legislative Council in 1687, and was noted for charity and public service. His funeral cortege will pass to Windsor’s Presbyterian Church after returning from Sydney by 1.80 pm.
In a morning interview with a reporter from Evying News, Lord Mayor Maerman Muebes said Sydney can light 15,000 buildings for the American Battle Fleet celebration. He noted state and federal powers, the Town Hall and Hyde Park will be illuminated, and the public may apply for lighting grants as demand rises.
Friday in the Proprietary Mines a worker named Twrfont narrowly escaped a fatal accident when a large quantity of ground collapsed striking Twyford on the head and knocking him down. He sustained severe injuries but survived the incident.
Community notes a local industry push defending factory plans amid disputes. Words reference fair deals and preparedness, with residents urged to back production while addressing concerns over impact and duties.
The Premier heard testimony on whether The City Improvement Commission should gain suburban representation. Key speakers included the Mayor of Sydney, Herman Meagher, and councillors. Debate centered on scope, routes, and the aim to avoid overreach into municipal government.
The article describes an experimental firing machine invented by Arthur Edwards, previously tested at Randwick Ranges and then forwarded to England by Vice-Admiral Fawkes. Upon arrival in England the unit was placed on board a vessel for further trials, with coverage noting Admiralty interest and a small print in the Evening.
An early report on artesian bore schemes highlights their potential to greatly enhance land value and pastoral productivity. It notes government support, district installations, and legal actions affecting costs, with concerns about drains and water supply reliability.
The Governor-General and Lady Northcote visited Calais Byers and Company for a full session day following the establishment of William Brouka and Company. Excellency showed keen interest in the project and urged completion soon while inspecting the various manufacturing departments with notable attention.
Lisbon dispatches claim Joas Duarty and Concpn tino Mondhe led an assassination plot. The ringleaders, with others named, face charges tied to the alleged plan involving royal figures and high officials. Articles mention King Manvel and Queen Dowager Marie Pa amid a broader fraud and intrigue context.
A patent medicine advertisement extols Frootoids as superior aperient and blood purifier. It asserts quick relief from headaches and fatigue, promises elimination of waste and toxins, and promotes regular dosing to curb constipation. It claims extensive testing and wide customer approval while warning against ordinary laxatives.
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