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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1908
Page
4
A testimony from Mire Hannah Austin describes severe eczema affecting hands arms and feet. After following Cuticura treatment including Ointment Soap and Pills the eruption subsided and the writer reports permanent improvement and relief from distressing symptoms.
The annual report by chairman Mr Frank Farnell to the Minister for Lands outlines the park’s aims to preserve natural features and fauna, confront vandalism, and balance public access with protection. It cites the need to curb destructive actions, protect birds and flora, and calls for infrastructure to handle a growing public interest while keeping core natural values intact.
North Botany Council urged collaboration with Botany Alexandria Redfern and Waterloo councils and Parliament members to push immediate Regent Street tramway construction linking the current line to the George Street service. The minister promised to consider coupling Botany tramline with Regent Street once the Gostrat Railway Route work finishes. A representative noted prior discussions with the minister yielded no firm answer, but a favorable window was seen and the request was granted for consideration.
Campdown and Annandale councils debated inviting a deputation to the Minister for Public Works to urge weed blocking on Parramatta Road from Globe to Farmers Hill as a national work under the Local Government Act. Alderman Reedy urged cooperation, noting the road’s burden on interested councils and the need for joint action.
In the Legislative Assembly Mr J Storey pressed Minister for Works about whether the special machinery for low level sewerage was replaced after five years. Mr Lee replied he was not aware of such replacement and did not think it credible.
Mining has continued at Neville Gold Field with three to four claims earning fair wages. Cadia Hill Mine advances with water supply pump work and a new water wheel, while road improvements toward Cadia to Carcoar face delays. Mayors and MPs discuss railway connection to Cadia and Cadia property development, with varying progress on roads and possible line to Forbes.
A fragmented clipping notes a new discovery related to babies and cleaning or dyeing, with prices and a generic mention of a Rogers Bros. listing. The text references locations Croydon and Sydney and mentions a reception event.
Reynardohn Caery, 22, musician, charged by Glebe Police Court for bashing Arthur Ryan on October 1. The assault left Ryan with two broken jaws and his assailant committed for trial after witnesses testified amid a chaotic Royal Prince Alfred healing scene.
The coroner opened an inquest into the death of George Leramgien with witness testimony from multiple people. Descriptions referenced a drowning or suffocation scenario and the investigation focused on medical examination and circumstances surrounding the death during a public event.
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