This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1903
Page
8
Readers discuss land taxes and tenancy in Britain, urging firm laws for agricultural reform and national policy. The text cites farm labor, urban migration, and the impact of taxation. A section lauds the British Empire proposal, praising Chamberlain and a universal happiness through imperial unity.
A letter to the Evening News cites inaccuracies in a June 26 1830 piece on the Tembrate Act arguing the committal of inebriates is a judicial procedure with two doctor certificates and inspector oversight. It contends the Coroner and Creed misstate authority and warns against suppressing evidence or public disclosure in reforming lunacy and inebriate care.
Sir Crowch notes support for an amendment to Mick Court Bill aiming to bar appeals by the Privy Council on matters touching State Constitutions or any issue where the Empire ceases to interconnect with the Commonwealth. Amber remedies and feverish symptoms referenced alongside, with medical ad hoc mentions of Helidon Spa remedies.
Weather notes and agricultural updates from Coonabarabran and surrounding towns describe ongoing drought stress, high sheep prices, disease concerns like Thorea, and heavy frosts in multiple towns. Reports cover crop prospects, grazing conditions, and local council actions including pasture protection and stock measures.
A letter to the editor outlines a dispute in the Industrial Arbitration Court regarding when an award for the Australasian Saddler and Harmers Maker trade should commence. Employers argue the award should not yet take effect while unions seek July start. court remains in Broken Hill awaiting further action as of late July.
A garbled report notes the Spiuey Chamber of Commerce aims to work with allied groups to petition Parliament against a Postal Act clause barring coloured labor on subsidised steamers. Railways, seen as built by a benevolent state, face scrutiny over subsidies and payroll practices amid dairy and newspaper interests.
An old testimonial for Bile Beans claims dramatic relief from severe indigestion and bilious symptoms after four years of suffering. The letter recounts crippling pain, headaches, and digestive distress, praising the remedy as unexpectedly effective after other medicines failed.
Property sales detail multiple parcels across Sydney and nearby areas with varied frontages and sizes. Listings include Deerbrook at Piti street, blocks near New Beach road Torrens, and Lot frontages toward Underwood Karate, Flemington. prices range from £3 to £1,600 with sales overseen by Raine and Horne and others. Additional estates include North Sydney, Mosman, Manly, and Haberfield as well as large stock and station properties near Kennedy district, Queensland. bids reached £220,000 before confirmation to buyers.
A woman recounts long illness including heart symptoms, liver and kidney issues, and severe pain. She credits Clement's Tonic with curing her, noting improved appetite, digestion, and energy after multiple bottles and declaring she is fully healed. She offers her statutory declaration and requests publication of her story.
A perplexing extract notes Mr Carey MLA alleged a conspiracy to carry thousands from Derry to Sydney using the South Wales railway. Public attention focuses on freight rates and government policy amid reported travel irregularities. Local reports mention limited fresh data and cautious official commentary.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.