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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
5
An advertisement extolls Frootoids as a superior aperient for congestion of blood and brain, claiming rapid relief where others fail. It touts improved liver function, digestion, and overall health, warns against dubious pills, and suggests 72 doses per bottle with bedtime use for constipation and disease onset.
For sale by leading chemists and store representatives Revell price test, chemist or more kept, direct to Hearne Choma.
The twelve day trial started June 3 with John Laurence Brown suing Lithgow Council for £1000 for damage to "ftermitage Paddock" adjoining Farmer's Creek. The jury found in Brown's favor awarding £100 after the defence argued over sewage pollution and lands injuries.
A Glebe Police Court case, David Lorimer of Francie Street Leichbarji versus John Giles Daisley, involved alleged wage withholding and threats. The magistrate ordered the complainant discharged and the apprenticeship cancelled, after witness testimony about unpaid wages and disputes at Lorimer’s Croydon home.
The Penrith Coun circulated a letter to municipal councils seeking cooperation in a campaign to push for a differential rate on agricultural and grazing land. It urges amending the Local Government Act to empower councils to tax land over 10 acres, at a cap of 4 in the 2 unimproved value, with plans to petition the Premier. Alexandria Council tabled the letter for discussion at the next meeting with higher attendance hoped.
Complaints to the Canterbury council about goats straying in the town prompted a request to the Inspector-General of Police for action. A council reply said the authority to destroy straying goats lies with the council, not the police, leaving the matter unresolved. Shel don’s New Discovery Carve covers prevents colesemacen 106 aaj.
A Royal Commission reexamines plans to link Sydney Harbor’s north and south sides. Proposals span bridge and tunnel options amid decades of debate, including routes between Dawes Point, Milson’s Point, Ball’s Head, Goat Island, Balmain, and Miller’s Point with various railway integrations and cost arguments.
At Bathurst on Friday the council faced sharp criticism from Under-Secretary Halliman over a £1000 bank draft sent to the Treasury for December water works payments. He warned that current year funds would be delayed due to prior advances from the water account, insisting the government position required prompt settlement. Alderman Webb defended the council, arguing the claims were misconstrued and that only working expenses had been transferred.
The Alderman Kenny mayor backed Alder man Webb’s remarks while the Bathurst Council showed disagreement. The session revealed a split position rather than a unified stance and the council’s response exposed tension between officials.
The Sydney Labor Council discussed overtime breaches of the Early Closing Act. Clerks' Union urged action against firms forcing night work with minimal tea money and no proper time records. A clerk alleged work nights over three months. Council awaits Labor Dept reply and postponed further action.
Fragments describe irrigation value amid a drought on the bay area. Mrs Hees conducts stock and crops across numerous acres, including fruit and citrus in several orchards. Mr R Gibeen reports a substantial orange crop with peppers and summer feed stock, while other holdings raise concerns over water and productivity.
At the Newtown Council meeting Mr Trahair presented the unimproved capital value of rural land for the year ending December. The altered figures were shown with current rates and deductions. He noted disputes in valuations and asked for a special fee for assistance. the report was referred to the finance committee.
At the last Mosman Council meeting Jetter was read from W. Leod of M Leed and Dunreven wiresia, owner for a footpath near his property. He sold, noting M Leod Street’s rugged boulders and sand, picturesque yet unsafe after dark. The council agreed to appoint a committee to review the matter and address the path project.
Mri Dane Regen, a resident of New South For yeare, died aged 75. The record notes a citation about weapon safety and a related free time incident, with scant readable details due to OCR damage.
In Waverley the bill posting question arose when a cinema show license was sought. Aldermen split opposition with the Mayor vowing to fight the issue in court to curb borough disfigurement while a motion to grant permission failed. Frederick Wallpress, who admitted stealing 36 pounds from George High Brooks, received 12 months hard labor at Denr ingburt Sessions.
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