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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1908
Page
15
Births Marriages and Deaths Vague OCR Fragment
Fragmentary death and birth notices mention several families and individuals. The garbled text references names such as Coffey, Morgan, Melelam, and Wright, with scattered phrases about daughters, sons, and memorials. The page appears to list obituaries and memorials for multiple local residents with dates and familial relations obscured by OCR errors.
Governor to Welcome State Leader in Drummoyne Opening
A public meeting at Drummoyne Council Chambers planned to welcome the State Governor during his Drummoyne visit on the 20th instant for the official opening of the new wing of Superior Public School. A large civic committee will work with the Municipal Council. H J A Baron and C Morgab named joint secretaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drummoyne
Superior Public School
Munisipal Counsil
Mesara
H. J. A. Baron
C. Morgab
The Guinea Poem and a Curious Kola Ad Notice
Fragmented OCR shows a verse titled The Guinea Poem with an accompanying quirky ad about Kola and a prize. It mentions Mr H C Lovegrove of Neutral Bay and references a weekly prize draw with a mailing address Box 265 Spier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Lovegrove
Bent
Decline of discipline as a civilisational test in Australia
The author argues that modern civilisation reshapes degeneration concerns from prowess to disciplined character. He cites Earl of Meath on English grit, warns lax morality and pleasure seeking, notes Australia’s risk from climate and prosperity, and urges universal duty and disciplined life as the path to national resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of
Meath
Australia
Earl of Meath
Fife
Great Britain
British Empire
Atso
Commonwealth
Briel
Department of Life
Testimony on Yass Canberra area water conflict debate
The notes recount Germy’s testimony criticizing arguments by a disgruntled official about water supply for the capital. It mocks calls for large dams, argues against requiring vast land, and questions claims over the Murrumbidgee River and Jervis Bay site. It laments megalomania among federal site dreamers and questions the future capital’s size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mtr
Germy
Yass-Canberra
Boty
Tely
Yatuabin
Bar- Ackyrs
Commonwealth
Mamenborn
Pulurantoes
Oak
Fedral
Federal
York
Antwerp
Cimtanwealtheas
Australia
The Noisy Town
Redfern residents complain to council that Sabbath rest is disturbed by itinerant ice cream vendors. They object not only to the noise but to the methods used by sellers during rest hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redfern
Noise in the City Amid Warlike Signals and Daily Clamor
The article laments urban noise from bugles, bells, dealers, and trams interrupting Sunday calm. It argues modern life aims for economic progress and comfort but constant racket harms nerves and health, urging civic action to reduce din.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weller
Makine
Tavendou
Togeiher
Trouble at Broken Hill strikes loom in union vote
Reports from Broken Hill describe escalating tensions as union delegates consider mass action. A conference advocates for unionists to refuse mine meetings, call for Friday and Sunday gatherings, and urge a Sunday post‑meeting union roll call, while mine managers press for a special meeting to discuss the upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.P.U
Kirmer
Gifts of Flowers Brighten Central Mallway Flower Gift
A yearly charity event in Sydney gathers baskets of flowers and roses as donation gifts to Sydney Hospital. Mr A Londen and Mr Loudes lead the effort attracting wide attention as readers from Hurschili Carlton Kogarah Mockdate Ammets Tankiin Oatley Proshurs and Sutherland express thanks to all donors for their generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Stalin
Sllawacrh
A. Londen
Sydney Hospital
Loudes
Louiéen Mas
Kiseior
Hurschili
Carlton
Kogarah
Mockdate
Aments
Tankiin
Oatley
Proshurs
Sutherland
Jaschem
Bedroom Blaze Test Fire Crew Response
A bedroom fire prompted Constable to intervene as flames spread through a residence. Martin was awakened by smoke and, with the help of others, the door was forced open. Police and a nearby resident assisted the occupant, ensuring no further harm before the fire brigade arrived.
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Donai Sirari
Dhe
Rorz
Ptromis
Martin
George
Crick
Frasc Ops
Bim
Nk9
Tsensno
Gsjtving
Stuart Fant
Ant Leonsee
Mondays Mails From P G Shiney To Cooktown Thursday Island
Fragmentary notices describe Monday mails via Brisbane and Melbourne routes to Cooktown Thursday Island and Guilt Ports. The item mentions Dunedin Melbourne and hubs, with timings around 4 pm and references to ships and general mail lines. The text is garbled with OCR errors and local route names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matia Cloa
Shiney
Mon- Say
Cooktown
Thursday Island
Guilt
Brisbane
Dunedin
Lew Zoklind
Vin Melhourne
Per Tha Moerakt
Hubary
Tim Melbourne
Kidney Ailments and Fishers Phospharine Remedy
An old advertisement promotes Fisher's Phosphherine as a universal kidney health tonic. It claims to cleanse kidneys ward off diabetes Bright's disease and backache when taken in drops or mixed with whisky or wine. The copy touts safety and efficacy with a price of one shilling per bottle from chemists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher
Bright
Thoueaudy
Parliament debate on unemployment sparks party rifts
A London assembly session sees Socialists and Labor leaders clash over unemployment policy. Grayson and mentor figure clash over strategy as the Speaker weighs possible actions amid speculation on future governance.
Imperial Postal Orders in London Meeting
A fragmented London report notes a Friday evening discussion at Comusune webs about imperial postal orders. Mr Spacey Burton calls for support from Metteeal ker Menton while Mr Buxton argues the charges on pomcards cannot be reduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Comusune Webs
Gaeonral
Spacey Burton
Metteealker Menton
Casio Art Australia
Perialgaret
Buxton
Inauguration conference speakers hail Catholic Church growth
The Victoria event featured remarks from Archbishop Gere and Cardinal Ingus amid discussions on church expansion. Other clergy including Dr Messy of Tusa addressed attendees, highlighting mission progress and noted opposition to reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tostion
Beale
Catholic Trues ‘Society
Mwbiin
Mabayrne
Gere
Cashelle
Victoria
Ingus
Arcibiate of
Armagh
S.C
Turkiat Boy colt paralyses Acsifias comers in race
Austria and Turkey. LONTION. Friday Evening. The Turkiat Boy colt paralysing Acsifias comers. Thirty eteauers of the Avwerias Lisrts are unable to trace. Turks Avhaniam Gracks and even the erp sie are all actively dmetiie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lontion
Turkiat Boycolt
Acsifias
Avwerias Lisrts
Gracks
Conference Programme Sparks Turkish Fray Over Travel Costs
In London an unofficial report from the Proposed Conference notes the programme is unacceptable due to compensation offers. Turkish cycles, including Durkey ts, travel costs, and a Russian minister for foreign affairs, have departed London for Paris and Darli a.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Fretay
Young Turke
Durkey Ts Thusorr
Tavalsi
Atalia
Parig
Darlia
The Great Balloon Race and Missing Balloons
London Friday evening reports the British balloon Manshee winning the Garden Hennes international event while German balloons face peril and searches by warships in the North Sea. One German balloon was rescued and brought to Lah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Balloos Manshee
Iacn
Ci Bpitink
Women and diplomas in London medical colleges
London Friday evening report: The Royal College of Surgeons has resolved to allow women to compete for surgical and dental diplomas. The decision marks a milestone for women pursuing professional credentials in medicine and dentistry within the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Geldag of Surgeons
Bar Silver Prices and Narrandera Hospital Collections
London markets quote bar silver at 1s 110d per unit of standard. Narrandera Hospital collections on Saturday totalled £145, a rise of £69 from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Narrandera Om Hospital
Boomerangs and curios advertised with odd caps and errors
A fragmented advertisement promotes Peak's Mosquito Lotion and boasts the largest Australia wide assortment of boomerangs idols shiplis and curios. It mentions locations like Nowra and a Moore-et G.P.O. address with a stray price. The mangled copy hints at a sale or product lineup with nonsensical phrases and inconsistent branding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Tost
Rebs
Moore-et
Pear G.P
George-nt
The Middle Park Plate Sporting Report
English Sporting notes recount a Friday evening event at Rewmarker Shonndeset Metling Lindam Che. The report mentions races, participants and results with references to specific names, times, and places, reflecting a bustling local athletic scene and community notices from the period. The piece blends results, entrants, and event details with period tone and obscure identifiers.
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Rewmarker
Misdle Park
Syrareaias
Bec
Sufidee
Birethy
Mr. Fairits
Bayard
W. Raginanta
Alanrnet
Pirie
Tageln
Comet
Jan Reebews
Feustet
Bivaliceu
Svary Wiser
DE Linebia
Pruaein
Oines
Magar
Pemr
Seidenet Banslers
Komitagted
Sale Notice for Noutudform Losin Evvaieg
Fragmentary item details a sale action involving Mr. J. Dowhen fay dreberse Meefwitarm on a date in June for 624 gold? The legible parts point to a monetary sale facilitated by an official or agent with several unread words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Losin
Prifiey Evvaieg
Mr. J. Dowhenfay
Dreberse Meefwitarm
Ly Mubtitore
Mba Setee
Edeling Af Steearhre
Experimental British plane tests at Abtersbe Kefelt Ut
The Army Aeroplane in London reports on an experimental flight using British picophen at a test site. Details are scarce as officials describe the group led by Mr. Cody. The report notes operations and potential outcomes of the experimental efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wriday Eyenine
Sun Erect
Cody
Colmer
Accident at A Annandal Hospital Turmoil Injuries Reported
A chaotic accident at a hospital in Annandal leaves multiple injuries and a child among the wounded. Medical teams rush to the Prime Miedropital as responders coordinate care for patients with serious and minor fractures. Police begin inquiries into what caused the collision and the ensuing chaos.
The Theory of Warfare at University Residency
Fragmented OCR notes describe a university lecture or event on military history titled The Theory of Warfare. Names and affiliations are garbled, but references to a department of military Latin and personalities like Mester and Evelina appear amid broken lines and unclear roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Syowy
Mester
Auction Advertisements and Preparations Mentioned
The notice lists sales by auction on pages 3 and Building Lots in the Usordels Ratate around Winter's 48 west Barney, Cole ter 24, with Arthur Richand ant Compesy and others. It cites revenue totals, charges for groceries and preparatory costs, and references to SANDERS RUCAPPTENT and PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPT STRACT. The document includes legal language about trust, charges, and a Supreme Court of Victoria context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Barney
Cole Ter
Arthur Richand Ant Compesy
Toredner and
Pimeea
Dertober St
Ueinter
Jobs Z. Laster
Jak
Audi & Forcocuuu
Mick
Mick Cevapiiin Teenat Patron Which Wan Devel Ufers Supreme Court of Victoria
Aumeroue
Gebuier Ziveil
Sander and Sons
Engravers offer new engagement designs in Sydney
A. Saunders advertising flyer promises affordable custom designs for rings and jewelry with illustrated catalogues. It touts engagement rings and silverware, urging readers to request a free illustrated catalogue by mail. The notice also lists prices and the address at George Street Sydney near the railway station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Saunders
Engaevaen
A. Baunders
Sydney
Jewolk
George-atrves
Siduar
Melbourne Sporting Report With Erratic Weather Notes
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Melbourne sporting scene under slight rain and gusts, mentioning riders, rally moments, and windy conditions. The text mashes names, places, and actions, with scattered references to events and individuals across an array of sports and local figures.
Pawn Office Robbery Arrest of Mays
A scrambled, largely unreadable note reports an arrest connected to a pawn office robbery. It references Mays and includes fragmented lines about locations, dates, and involved persons, but the text is garbled and many names and places are indecipherable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mays
Death by own action at Marrickville case report
A historical report details a death by self harm in Marrickville with testimony about the events the morning of a date in October. The coroner investigates the scene at a residence in New Cambridge and notes removals to a local hospital while outlining the sequence leading to the death.
London Wool Sales Report and Local Notices
Fragmented OCR summary notes fluctuating prices and market activity at London wool sales. Mentions Prince Alfred and local halls with unclear dates and names, reflecting a chaotic transcription of events and notices from the era.
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