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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 12, 1908
Page
8
The fragmentary notice from Wood and Company at Baad Omosed Mortuary Chapel Raven PA appears to announce a service or directorate action. It references a central office and date or event, but the text is garbled and lacks clear names or a concrete deadline.
At Woollahra Council a petition by about 150 residents east of Sullivan Road Rose Bay urged against selling vacant land near Newcastle Street and Dover Road fronting Rose Bay for building. They argued land is needed for recreation, harbor views, and open space to suit future growth. The council paused decision awaiting further debate and will consider motions to acquire the land for park use.
Mrs Hushes the Lady Mayoress presided over a large gathering of ladies at the Town Hall. The Civil Ambulance and Transportation Brigade funds were boosted by their afternoon ball. Enthusiasm and charity mark this year’s event as the ladies plan more activities.
A brief note states LAXO-10 pulls Curm kidney disease 104d and Is 64-2, reporting a health metric tied to the study. Authorities provide no further context or dates in the fragment.
Martha Gibaug of Kent Street News fows reports a tonic named Clementa Tonic as a remedy for neuralgia dyspepsia and run down conditions. She credits relief of neuralgia, improved digestion, and better sleep to the medicine, and urges publication of her statutory declaration supporting its efficacy.
Shipping arrivals list multiple captains and ships from varied ports including Devon, New Orleans, and New South Wales, with lines mentioning captains Herd, Phiguon, Lang, Thompson, Beebe, Worrell, Chantel and others. Departures note May 1 sailing from Perth to Mewenntla and Barwon Hunt as an outbound shipment.
The report details frequent maritime notices including high water at Syaney Cove, various ships and crew movements, and overdue steamers such as Orion. It mentions cargo routes, coal trade movements, and Melbourne to Tasmania services, with weather impacts on passage and late departures amid rough seas and strong winds affecting several vessels and schedules.
The 44th anniversary celebration of the Temperance Society featured a public tea meeting and concert at Mascale Hall Castlereagh Street Sydney on Monday night. Over 500 patrons attended as tables cleared and seating at the hall maxed out. Notables contributed to the programme including Master Galvin Mr J J Herford Miss Irene Angel and many others with W J Walker noted as hon secretary.
At a recent Wadésville Provisional meeting it was decided to entertain district children on Empire Day. The plan set a display on the football ground with Mrs S Wright appointed manager for the outing. The meeting, chaired by H Norris with Tylandwood in attendance, also discussed arrangements and parental involvement.
A trained nurse reports three years of facial blotches and iron-hard rashes healed by Zam-Buk Balm. She praises the balm’s powers after hospital treatments failed, urging friends to try it. The advertisement lists Zam-Buk as a remedy for cuts burns wounds abrasions and other skin injuries.
A dense OCR page blends public notices and advertisements across varied sectors. It lists estate sales, land for sale, cremation and memorial services, watch repairs, and department-store promotions alongside government notices and auctions. Names of firms and locations appear amid marketing copy and notices of tenders and services.
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