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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1907
Page
8
General public notice warns about funeral arrangements and arrangements connected to a local mortuary and undertaker services. The document references phone numbers and authority in arranging funerals and related legal or official oversight.
A man led two valuable horses to sale at Winiksor Saleyards where spectators and police questioned him. The owner Walter Summerhayes from Newauny reported a mare and foal missing. George Kirk, 15, and Charien Be Shanshteone Crelingfard were arrested on theft charges after a police confrontation. The case unfolded with claims of a hoax and confusion over ownership and location.
A chaotic accident at the Cataract dam involved a gantry and crane failure while lifting heavy blocks for dam works. Workers struggled to release a trapped supervisor as others attempted to avert further collapse. One man died. several were injured with varying degrees of severity. The incident prompted an emergency response and investigation into the equipment and procedures used.
A gruesome Beecroft discovery found partial remains of a female infant between Kirkham and Welstain. Police alerted. Coroner Dr. Aldwill reports the remains show hemorrhagic death with open wound, suggesting a postmortem interval of days.
Nellie Stewart plans to depart for seroursc hia to join GMS Kleist Ev Tepe before sailing to America to star under Klaw and Erlanger, with her daughter at school. Do not neglect family. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is sure to be needed when Jest expected. Get It Lo-
Dion Boucicaults Irish drama Colleen Bawn produced by Charles Holloway Dramatic Company at Palace Theatre drew large audience despite rain. Cast included Beatrice Holloway as Elly OConnor, Robert Tuman as Hardress Cregan, John ONeill as Mylena Coppin, with strong scenery of Killarney and lakeside chases. Oxford Theatre featured The Fatal Tragedy in America and a line of acts. Tivoli presented Marcel Carling and jugglers. Wests Pictures and National Amphitheatre showed vaudeville and films. Victoria Hall and Allant Concert Company offered additional programs with animated shorts and concerts.
A vivid review notes performances by Miss Mildred Jones and Mr Gronn with rich contralto and tenor tones, praising Melbourne company quality and Benn Daview rivalry. The article covers theatre at the Criterion and Haymarket venues, crowding, laughs at Market Street, and upcoming shows, plus a Darling Harbour sale notice and auction plans amid weather disruptions.
From Messrs Chapman gna Company of Bomdateeet the managers for Australia have received the revenue arvanint and talane-sheet of the Aarben god suntoly Mire Insurance Company for 1908. The net prime wers £24 672 with 440.0 percent on the previous year. Total receipts amounted to £45,397. losses paid and outstanding were £723,155 including the company's losses in the San Francisco disaster. The general manager's report notes strong reserves and a Liberal provision against exceptional loans from profits at 10 percent. The company writes off entire fees in the revenue account leaving a balance of £15,000 toward shareholders' dividend. Last year dividend paid was £45,000 representing 0 percent on paid-up capital. £50,000 transferred from dividend reserve to a favourable account. The premium reserve fund is now £408,181 compared with £400,052 at start of 1906. capital reserve and surplus remain £329,000. A proposal is to be considered by Redfern Council regarding outfit at the electric lighting station. The text also includes a casual notice of stomach pain relief with Cham Chamwerlain's remedy.
A damaged fragment describes a sale at The Monta de Picts Loan Office on Prospect Street Portington. The notice lists items including a watch chain ring and a pocket watch with weights and a scale, mentioning dates mid September and weighing 230 grams.
Notice to advertisers that the proprietors require immediate action on certain items. The brief text warns readers to apply promptly and follow the outlined procedure for a timely inclusion or insertion in the newspaper.
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