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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1903
Page
2
The section lists municipal actions and appointments in New South Wales, including estimates for public works in Wollongong and Vaucluse, extended deadlines for assessments, and a range of public notices. It mentions school funding, a new jetty plan, and clergy and hospital updates amid a broad set of local governance items.
At Canterbury Park a cold windy day did not dampen attendance as the Cannterbury Park Maxtny Club staged a series of races. Jumbo B won the Flying Handicap from Whiting with Kenley close behind, while Lady Brockleigh led early in the Park Stakes before Barb took second and Runaway Girl third. Bombshell triumphed in the Windswept Mile over Insolence and Autonym, with Lifebelt claiming the Two-Year-Old Handicap by edging Ravenshoe and La Valetta. The Canterbury Handicap saw Dromedary prevail over a strong field including Nobleman and Antique.
The Sydney market week shows low bids and uncertain demand with several buyers backing off as suppliers push prices. Trade chatter notes small consignments and cautious selling amid erratic late races and unsettled activity at the retail floor.
A health-tinged piece warns of infectious disease from polluted air and bed odors, noting how women breathe harmful fumes daily. It contrasts offensive soaps from rancid fats with Sunlight Soap made from pure vegetable oils and edible fats, praised for a clean scent.
Reports from Redfern and Marrickville councils describe nuisance issues from upset gilts and rats amid plague fears. Officials urge cleanliness, provision of poison, and monitoring of fodder transport to curb rat and disease spread.
Council discussions address Marrickville sewerage schemes and pushing for early action. Manly officials consider post office relocation, water rates relief, seaweed nuisance, and local inquiries with government bodies and Harbour Trust.
The ordinary monthly meeting of the Public Library of Wee foul Wales was held at the library. The report showed growth with 1758 reference items and 13 746 for April. lending rose to 124 from the previous month. thirteen boxes burned in the month damaged country exchanges. voting members ordered items added to the collection.
Fragmented record of private property sales with scattered figures and property names. Entries mention estates and parcels across multiple locales, with prices and descriptors unusually garbled, implying auction or transfer notices and unsettled accounts.
Fragmentary notes refer to an estate in Campele with a £43 allotment and charges at a wharf. Names like Vetale and Wilowetity appear in tension with property allocations and toning references.
A local report describes efforts to drive foxes from farmland and orchard areas to protect crops and livestock. Hunters, led by MW Obelay, pursue foxes while authorities reconsider protections and property interests.
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