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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1906
Page
2
A section discusses Indian market interest in Australian horses and breeder opinions, with remarks on remounts and export topics. Also covered are NSW billiards industry manufacturing details, timber and wool trade notes, and a Q&A page from the Tian and Country Journal offering reader questions and informed answers.
The Lord Mayor told a deputation from the Market Gardeners Association that no sites for vegetable markets are under immediate consideration. Resumption of Pitt Street is noted, with one site at Wesford Street and another at Athlone Place approved by the deputation. Reports will be sent to the council for review. The Premier, Mr Hogue, and Inspector-General of Charities Mr Brodie toured Rookwood, George Street, Parramatta, and Liverpool Asylum. His Excellency Sir Mary Rawson will visit Sydney Cricket Ground to observe a footfall match before heading to Queensland for Australian rites and then the City Bowling Green for a treaty-related contest.
Sydney reporter quotes Hypolite Thomas of Leichhardt in Townsville tale praising Clements Tunie as a remedy for weakness and headaches. Thomas says long hours and poor meals weakened him until few bottles restored appetite, digestion, sleep, and stamina. He claims his health fully returned and offers the account for publication.
A large Ascot crowd watched an eventful program with six big races planned at Mooredeld on July 7. Favorites in several heats included Monk's Hood and Little Doc, while the Trish Stakes drew attention as Frank Fielder trailed early before mounting a bold run to victory. The day featured crowded notes on weights and wagers with bookmakers active and a suspension for improper conduct amid betting incidents.
The article describes a billiards match with players Smith and Memmott. Smith achieved a central run of 71 on the red. the contest continues the next afternoon.
A fragmentary cycling item lists riders including AnneMaye Clute and several others. It mentions an upcoming road race from Parkmalta to Winudr Ob and notes that some details remain to be confirmed.
A chaotic report on a pigeon shooting day at the N W Ginn Club with several participants listed. The account notes prizes, the third prize winner, and a sweepstake outcome amid scattered indices and partial names.
Amateur boxing and wrestling events drew modest crowds at the Savina Sports arena on a calm Wednesday. Players like Jono and Porter faced off in a series of rounds while officials and sponsors noted results, with notable wins and upcoming fixtures highlighted for local clubs and athletes.
The late Mrs Gumerows rebands and Mr WOH Bailey are mourned in a London Acton ceremony. Relatives recall her long marriage, support of Edward Garden and family, and her devoted role as mother and wife. A large attendance and many messages of condolence marked the service.
A Cleveland firm promotes gas cooking with Eureka stoves and Tudor wickers. Demonstrations each Wednesday by Mr. Thomas show economical gas use, penny meters, and full service parts. The display includes gas heaters and radiators for warming rooms and halls.
Mevars G Hatt Limited advertises reduced prices at its winter fair in King Street Newtown drawing an immense crowd. The notice lists goods across departments including drapery grocery and furniture while other items mention plague control and medical cures offered nearby.
The long denser text discusses political voices on parliamentary structure and representation, referencing individuals and groups like ministers, committees, and constituencies. It appears as a collage of names, places, dates, and political actors amid a stream of opinions and slogans.
An 19th century style advertisement touts Dr Saloons new discovery for coughs colds and consumption claiming cures via Virra phones and treatment. It features testimonial quotes from a patient in Sydney addressing head noise and long lasting ailments and promotes a Vibrophone device and peppermint cure for children's hacking coughs with various locations named.
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