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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1916
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a butter shortage in Britain and mention rationing, shortages, and public concern. The text references media, citizens, and wartime constraints, noting impact on households and daily life.
A farmer’s family reports a gas ring accident where a child was scorched by a pot of hot liquid. Witnesses describe the incident occurring during a May event at a house camp. Authorities note a caregiver was nearby but failed to prevent the burn injuries.
A garbled account describes a distressing scene at Glebe involving individuals identified as Nicholar and Walver. The text references a tragic factor connected to a family yard and a patient, with mentions of a physician and a confusing sequence of actions and feelings.
A garbled regional report describes coal trade disruption, mine work, and industrial friction around Cullen Gutter and Muir Widge. References to Mr. Shaldon’s New Discovery and various firms hint at production and labor tensions affecting output during the fortnight.
A fragmented report describes commercial activity in Werepotamia and Ge td ewt markets with mentions of dried apricots from Gréney eh and exports to the United States. It notes prices, supply lines, and trade routes through London and the Continent, with references to prunes, peaches, apples, and warehousing.
Fragmented text shows scattered phrases about Bethe quail, heat, dates, and named places with many garbled terms. It reads as an OCR jumble with embedded numbers and references to times, places, and individuals, but no coherent event or report emerges.
A garbled OCR paragraph lists names, places, and entities tied to produce sales and traders. It includes references to Sydney markets, various firms, and scattered personal names, with unclear structure and numerous fragments.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a 1920s tender notice for a state school scheme. Names and places are garbled but indicate bids or contracts, retirement terms, and a government body in a formal procurement context.
The article describes electricity work in North Sydney with references to local preparations and public displays. It mentions Morty ey Wet and Tar adesptagce as part of the electrical project sites and communal activities. Community members, including the Tay Count, appear to be involved in planning and celebrations around progress in electric services.
The Evening News weather notes a powerful storm near Wellington New Zealand with strong winds and high seas along the western approaches. Antarctic wind surges and northerly shifts are expected to affect the region, with barometer readings rising slowly over the next 34 hours.
The report describes cold westerly winds bringing snow and sleet over wide areas. It notes temperatures near freezing, widespread frozen precipitation, and major storm conditions affecting towns like Rendemens, Armidale, and Inverell with heavy winds and drifting snow.
The page outlines a multi region forecast with emphasis on heat and storms across western and southern areas. It mentions possible snow and wind later in the week and notes variability between coastal and inland conditions with references to locations and generic weather terms.
A new discovery claims to clear the head and ease tiredness with a tonic presented by Dr Willemet Cink and partner. The article notes a revolutionary product promising relief from foggy thinking and fatigue, advertising a trial dose and price. Endorsements mention a sale through described vendors and health claims tied to improved alertness.
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