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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1910
Page
4
A statement argues that if the state acts fully, tuberculosis could nearly vanish in twenty five years. It asserts that improvements in hygiene will also reduce other diseases, leading to many lives saved by ending ignorance and harmful methods.
Notice states Mercantile Mutual Insurance CCs Ltd issues a cash bonus of £50.80 distributed between policyholders and shareholders. Eels King, Manager, 120 Pitt Street. Contributors are notified the editor assumes no responsibility for manuscripts and does not guarantee return of MS even with postage stamps.
In the edition notes for Evening News the day includes time stamps for editions and a brief line announcing the birth of Prince Edward of York. The entries reference city editions and sport editions with typical publication times.
In loving memory entries for Eric Henry Boyd Alfred Glassington Elsie Theresa Meade and Epsom Stanford recounting deaths in June with family tributes from Harry and Jane Boyd Henry and Alice Glassington Florrie and Arthur ones Scully Daisy Herb Boote and Sydney Fisher William Frederick James Rose Imber Shiney Imber and others. addresses include George Street Liverpool Bourke Street Zetland and Epsom. several ages noted from 6 to 14 years with dates in June.
Sidney June 23 1910 Ebening Netus appears in local column with brief notes on events and community matters. The item highlights a single day snapshot of town life and notable names mentioned in the page.
A call to mobilize against tuberculosis urges government action to stamp out the disease in one generation. Proposals include mandatory dairy herd testing, thorough housing ventilation, compulsory notification, sanatoria, isolation of advanced cases, public hygiene education, and enforcement by landlords and hoteliers. The piece stresses turning opinion into active policy and a nationwide sanitation drive.
The piece argues the Wood Griffith clash shows the dangers of unrestrained disputes in Parliament with taunts of past Labor league membership. It questions proof of charges and whether either man merits continued government roles, urging public focus on accountability.
A column recounts how Saint Die in France printed the first book to apply the name America to the new world, tracing Amerigo Vespucci’s influence and Americano Vespucci’s link to Ojeda and Columbus. It notes Roosevelt’s visit and the humorous notion of naming a nation after a navigator. The piece portrays history as trivial beginnings shaping grand events.
The Premier of Victoria Mr Murray defends surf bathing as moral and observes that women in bathing suits are not a hazard. He cites his Manly visit and a corroborating view from Mr Watt using a feld-glass. The piece quips on fashion and civilized tastes, noting changing styles and the role of dressmakers and tattooists.
The World’s Missionary Conference in Edinburgh protests the deference shown to Mohammedanism in Egypt and the west coast of Africa. It asserts that the British Government respects native religious susceptibilities, a stance viewed by many churchmen as a restrictive policy on evangelistic efforts.
A historical opinion argues restraint on Christian missions in Nigeria and West Africa. It praises Islam for civilising influence on Arab and Negro races, claims Muslims are less prone to fanaticism, and urges controlled missionary activity to prevent bloodshed amid cultural clashes.
Morning training at Randwick featured numerous horses clocked over six furlongs to a mile with times ranging from Imin 12sec to Imin 64sec. Notables include Zenda and mate, Easy work by FPilavel and Son of The Marsh, and Moon Moth at five furlongs in Imin 64sec. At Victoria Park Sir Badivere and Tazonl ran six furlongs in Imin 2iser and Imin 20%sec respectively, with Strathroyale beating Stanmore by ten lengths over half a mile.
A Sydney telegram reports the Tweed River entrance again in a bad state with insufficient water to allow the tug to cross. The Mokau cannot enter the bar, and the Macleay River dredge Tethya remains at work with no immediate departure expected. The Harbour Trust’s Triton is cited as a model vessel for new seagoing dredges for the coast.
Kelson Vaughan of the Water and Sewerage Board charged Thomas Shapter of Woods Avenue Kogarah with using water beyond domestic purposes and illegally extending a water service. Shapter fined £2 with 68s costs or 14 days. Frank E Hoskings, for altering a water service without board permission at a Marrickville house, fined 30s with 7s costs or 14 days’ gaol.
The Registrar in Bankruptcy reserved decision on Edward Skelton Garton of Sydney seeking a discharge. The case centered on land dealings, building houses, and sales judged as rash speculation. Due to poor accounting and failure to meet statutory bookkeeping rules, discharge will be suspended 12 months.
Following a Balmain Council resolution Mayor A G Crump issues a circular to renters and owners urging strict compliance with fat extermination and waste disposal ordinances. Irons bins, cemented drains, and sealed rubbish are required. penalties up to £10. Health reporting duties carry fines up to £5.
Banks Brothers explain street paving options contrasting mineral rock asphalt with tar paving. They describe bitumen as cementing lime carbonate, noting compressed rock asphalt common in Europe for 20 to 30 years, waterproof and silent, not used in Sydney yet, and more economical than wood blocks.
Sales by auction announced for Forros Advertisements page 8 at Ma Pitt Street on Fuse 2 et Ii, conducted by John P. Lister.
At the Goulburn Liedertafel annual meeting officers were elected. Patron Lord Chelmsford, president Dr. M Killop, vice-presidents Dr. Burkett F D Badgery F H Galbraith C M Shaw J W Grovenor G E Faithfull. Roles include pianist W Caspers, assistant Miss M Phillips, orchestra leader W F Jones, secretary J E Southwell, galatant secretary K Slater, treasurer W Bladwell, vocal librarian K Gilling, committee members W Foxall W A Macdonald C Holloway H Lake C L Joscelyne, orchestral Le Hunt H Phillips, auditor A M Barton.
Advice urges careful diet to protect health and warns on inferior medicines. It claims SANDER'S EUCALYPTUS EXTRACT contains superior antiseptic healing substances proven by experts at the Supreme Court of Victoria, contrasting with crude extracts and emphasizing quality as its best advertisement.
At Mrs. Sarah Holroyd s house in St John Young Crescent City guests after supper report two men unseen in the dim hall. They seized three overcoats from a full rack and vanished. Charles Lukin identified the thieves and assisted the police with a coat and suspect named Alex Gibb a hairdresser charged with the theft.
Reports from West Australia reveal the sighted vessel off the northwest coast Wednesday was only a cattle steamer preparing to load livestock for an Eastern port. Maneuvering stemmed from seeking a safe anchorage and reef knowledge, not a threat.
In Sydney, Japanese merchants and officials dismiss claims that Japanese agents seek a coast raid or covert invasion. They defend Japan Australia friendship, condemn white Australia scare tactics, and question the unidentified ship tale as myth or folly.
The four masted barque Port Jackson training ship under Captain Maitland reached London from Sydney after a 99 day voyage, one of the fastest Beeson passages. Departed Sydney March 16 with a full cargo of wood and general lines, she arrives in time for July wool sales in London as many Australian sailors have voyages over 100 days.
Strong Liberal committees have been formed in Chatswood and Lindfield to support Mr. G Wade's candidature for Gordon. Members are appointed to canvass personally, aiming to save the Premier's time so he can help the party in other electorates.
A group of firms registered under the Limited Liability Act include Dairy Bulletin Limited with £5000 capital to acquire rights to the Daily Bulletin, P. M'Intosh and Company Limited with £15000 capital to take over Quirindi merchants business, Clark's Limited with £150000 capital to farm sheep and cattle at Ghoolendandi, Imperial Horse Breeding and Pastoral Association Limited with £100000 capital to obtain Haslingden estate, Motor Heat Club House Limited with £2000 capital to fulfill an agreement with H Stuart Osborne, Wyong Prospecting Syndicate Limited with £6000 to contract with A H Warner, Enes Plantations Limited with £50000 to acquire land in Papua, all registered in June and signatures including Gorrie, M'Intosh, Clark, Stevens, Davies, Warner, and Nicholson among others. Registered offices vary: Sydney, Quirindi, and Ghoolendandi.
Arthur Long, secretary of the Australian Boot Employees Federation, forwards a letter from Whybrow and Company, Australia’s largest boot manufacturers, discussing wage scales, apprenticeship terms, and the arbitration award. The missive supports strict regulation of boy labor, proposes probation and indentured apprenticeships, and critiques age-based wage limits while urging amendment of apprenticeship subjects to stabilise employment and fair pay.
Lady Chelmsford urges equal value of courage truthfulness purity and temperance for both men and women. She argues women need masculine virtues, highlights moral courage in defending others and enduring scrutiny, and notes bias in punishing liars differently by gender.
The adjourned inquest at the City Coroner's Court into the death of Thomas James Parker a 43 year old casual full hand at Eveleigh Railway Yards last Friday week returned an accidental death verdict The coroner said the evidence was unsatisfactory and hinted someone was responsible noting carelessness somewhere and urging better precautions The deceased was son of ex police imp rator Parker and lived at 22 Pearl Street St Peters The Australian Agriculture Company declared a dividend of ae par chara.
Early morning observer reports a male body floating in Rushcutler s Bay. Constable Mortimer retrieves the corpse and sends it to the werent awaiting identification. The man is 5 foot 6 inches, 40s or 50s, hazel eyes, dark brown hair, mustache, well nourished, likely English, nose broken, several teeth missing, scar on left knee. Dressed in a blue serge coat and vest, grey under vest, striped shirt, stockings, boots. Pawn tickets in pockets read Morrison and Gee. initial belief tied to missing oarsman Stolz disproven. investigators seek true identity.
A Manly Court of Inquiry at Manly Town Hall discussed borrowing £7000 to fund road and drainage projects. Mayor Alderman Bonner noted rapid growth and asserted the council could repay over 10 years, despite revenue limits. A poll of ratepayers will follow the report.
A Balmain Town Hall meeting heard Are Hodges speak on the District Nurses Association. Mrs Hodges described humanitarian duties in homes, urging voluntary subscriptions of sixpence yearly. A Balmain branch was approved with a committee to be elected to form the local branch.
At a Katoomba Municipal Council meeting residents debated who should cover carting away a dead bullock. Railway staff moved the carcass to the cattle stage, leading to a public nuisance near the main road. The council ordered the Railway Department to pay, but the Railway Commissioners declined. The council again urged payment, leaving the issue unsettled.
The Union Bank of Australia opens a Port Moresby branch while the Baradine Railway League reports that the Narrabri Coonamble railway plan will go to the Public Works Committee this session. Also marked is the birthday of the Duke of Cornwall, born June 23 1894, now aged 16.
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