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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
4
A historical ad style note touts Doan's for piles and anal discomfort with claims of relief. It mentions a long term usage and promises from a supplier, describing a treatment marketed to readers seeking temporary reassurance and wellness benefits. It emphasizes product availability and home use for persistent discomfort.
An Evening News reporter in Australia describes inquires by farmers seeking Crown land settlements in Queensland and New Zealand. The piece notes a large migrant labor flow from New Zealand, observations on seasonal conditions, and government prompts to improve land tenure and settlement efforts.
James Keun pleaded guilty to assaulting his wife Chariots Egat at North Botany on March 18. He struck her with fists, grabbed her by the throat, and punched out four teeth. She suffered a black eye and other injuries, and was told her husband would be jailed.
A fragmentary ancient account details the Clarence Street church near St Andrew’s Cathedral in Sydney and the controversial Anglican Assembly history. It covers late 19th century reorganizations, property disputes, and fundraising efforts including a July public meeting that raised funds, with notes on clergy, congregational figures, and the evolving role of the church in the city’s religious life.
A damaged fragment references memorial tablets and memory lines for individuals including De, DWGarrie, Jah Brown, and Allan Cunningham. Mentions a west window and a government botanist, with dates around 1872. The garbled text mentions a Master or Join something and a list of names and roles without clear context.
A garbled passage lists scattered terms and names such as Kagursh AUL, Murine, Samaer Connolly, and Camusr, with fragments hinting at a moonlit setting and puzzling references. The piece reads like a fragmented local tale or cryptic note, offering no clear event or outcome.
A court held a hearing on a dangerous driving incident near Bourky Street involving a vehicle at a fair. The defendant, John Lewis, was issued a summons and faces potential imprisonment. The case references distance notes of 7A miles and lists locations including Lone Clara and Wiklimusstraat. The motor vehicle event led to a pending sentence of one month to be served in prison beginning in July.
A blurred report describes a bigamy case in which Samas Brown RUbit Wwood faced a criminal trial on ten counts of revie and was defended by Mtr Wurtés KC and Benhem Thaxidecce. The jury reached a verdict after deliberating for an hour, with his alleged second marriage to Mrs Townehind central to the proceedings. The judge imposed imprisonment, and the article notes the accused had prior marriages and uncertain alibis.
A garbled notice reports gambling concerns in Tempe on Sunday including references to local authorities and a recent complaint. The fragmented text mentions residents and police urging caution and attention to the event.
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