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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 11, 1908
Page
8
The notice outlines a newly established enterprise named Booth Wines operating across multiple branches in Georgeatrest and nearby cities. It mentions price ranges and supplier details, indicating expansion, with emphasis on distribution and regional presence.
Northern Rivers councils face erosion of river banks from steamer wash and rapid spread of water hyacinth. Officials push for national action to protect navigable banks, noting past neglect and urging government aid to stop both erosion and weed growth threatening navigation near Lismore and Coraki.
A city council meeting discussed health department plans for extending sewer and scavenging services to living areas within Ryde Municipality. The inspector emphasized exemptions for areas inaccessible to the services, while council members pushed to align boundaries with rural district realities and ensure cost effects.
Readers debate armament and pacifism, praising and mocking national policy, with sections critiquing strong defense, universal suffrage, and Australia’s role in global affairs. Discussions pivot on not provoking war, railway costs, and the ethics of arms while considering Holy Week events and scientific disputes.
The High Court of Austral hears a case over a gratuity paid from the Commonwealth to representatives of the late John Heffernan. It questions whether the discretionary gratuity amount was within state or Commonwealth power, and if the Commonwealth could charge the State of New South Wales for portions of the sums involved. The hearing involves Government and Crown Solicitors examining sections of the Civil Service Act and constitutional provisions. The record also notes Sydney customs revenue and excise figures for sugar.
An OCR fragment advertises various digestive tablets and stomach remedies with jumbled brand names and unclear claims. Mentions Inglebyra and Cooma regions, plus generic items like Sheldon’s Digestive Tablets and Bhaldon’s Digestive Tabules. Content is garbled but centers on tonic cures for indigestion and cold relief products.
Shipping notices list vessels sailing from Newport and other ports under various companies. Captains include Wares, Hiatt, Sniwinie, O/Relmme, and Moller among many names. Routes mention Sydney, Melbourne, Davenport, Hobart, and Auckland with several tonnages and company agents aboard.
Maritime items from Auckland Wellington Port Chalmers and Lyttelton detail steamers Invaric Casablanca and Paparde docking after long sea passages from Sydney London and Dewate amid warnings of wrecks Tasmania relief depots and projected departures. Traffic includes listed vessels, timings, and measures for shipwrecked mariners with a government relief depot and a coastal navigation guide.
Byron Bay mourns D Jarman longtime Byronshire Council president and respected pioneer. The elderly resident of Byron Bay passed away after a brief illness following a town meeting at Limere. He was a key figure for three years in local affairs and led community efforts, including support for a children’s health campaign.
A fragmented advertisement list details postage stamps purchases and various printed items for sale. It mentions kits, electronics, books, publications, newspapers, and periodicals with prices or notes about delivery. Multiple business names and operators across Sydney and nearby areas are referenced in a chaotic price rundown.
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