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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1908
Page
5
The final days of Bebarfalds Rebuilding Carnival are described as near with limited time for shoppers to grab uncommon money savers. Hundreds of customers purchased bargains, leaving only a few days of notable savings and reminders of the Big Splash.
The Railway Commissioners approve the Aramiway project linking Sutherland to Cronulla and extending to Botany Bay area. Estimated cost £25,590 with rolling stock £5,600 and annual expenses around £6,490, offset by expected revenue from beachgoers and residents. The Cronulla Beach district population near 4,000 and tourist traffic on holidays supports tramway traffic.
A historical plan outlines a Cronulla tram line from Sutherland to Cronulla as a single line of about 6 1/2 miles with loops. Estimated cost stands near £25,590 to £28,845 depending on rails and track. The proposal notes steep gradients, curves, land ownership by Holt-Sutherland Estate, and potential land sales near Heathcote for suburban development.
The locality is likely to gain a large permanent population as it offers favorable panoramic views toward George's River and Botany Bay, with shelter from the Quena winds and a pleasant climate. The tramway could spur the district to become a densely populated metropolitan suburb.
Complaint to Evening News alleges aboriginal exhibits held by New South Wales are hidden in boxes in a wooden shed instead of being publicly shown at the National Museum. An inquiry found the prized collection long stored away due to insufficient space and new wings used for other relics.
Fragmentary OCR from a 19th century London weekly notes inquiries about missing friends and relatives. Mentions Aldridge Wilkam, Colmore, Brodther Charsarke Cox, and broader travels to New South Wales, Australia, South Wales, and Queensland with scattered names and dates.
Balmain Council adjourns to address loitering at Darlingstrest and Bald Rock ferry wharves on Sunday nights. Alderman Milas cites passenger complaints to Terry steamers. Mayor Laws says police cannot curb nuisance without ordinance changes. council considers new power to charge loafers with tottering.
Fragmentary ad copy touts foot care remedies including ConDrs Fluid and Cody's Fluid as cures for tired tender and aching feet. Mentions chemists and stoves, irdundy's Fluid, and County's Fluid with vague claims of safety and efficacy. Likely a period newspaper notice advertising patent medicines and foot care products with dubious guarantees.
The three young Russians, aged 16, 13, and 11, famed for violin, cello, and piano, join director Edward Branscombe’s Westminster group CHerniayski Brothers in Australian tours. Madame Marie Hooton, soprano, and Mr Percival Drive, baritone, complete the concert lineup for Tawny Hall Saturday night.
A Belmore Workers Institute meeting adjourned with discussion of a moonlight excursion to raise funds. Attendees included B W O’Bri… and representatives from local firms. The plan aims to gather multiple company contributors and to advance former project proposals.
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