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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 02, 1908
Page
4
A long damaged notice from June 1907 describes agony and eczema symptoms and promotes Cuturinure products for skin disease. It urges readers to visit depots for free trials and lists treatment centers and locations. The text imitates medical claims and advertises cures for various skin ailments.
A London newspaper letter warns that wireless telegraphy and X-ray like ether waves threaten public health. Professor Crookes and scientists voice concern that high tensile discharges could injure skin and organs, while Marconi representatives acknowledge ether waves exist and may differ in effect.
Reports describe mining prospects at Neville Lock with notable gold samples and several men at work. Eldridge and Bone Dave strike red flag and claim payable cash, while others search for larger pieces. Cadia mining prospects improve with depth and discussions of a rail link from Carcour to the field, with a Carcoar route deemed low cost yet challenging in mountainous terrain.
Agnes Batty and daughter Edith accuse Alfred Bartlett of forcefully taking luggage from their home in Koslyy Gardens Elisabeth Bay. Bartlett denied entry but seized the bag after a confrontation. He was fined £5 plus costs for assaulting Edith Batty and ordered to pay £5 in damages or serve a month.
Wolfe the second attempt to swim the English Channel from France toward England began at Cape Grines Calais aboard Sea Wolf with a small support party. Weather was fine and water warm as he pressed toward Dover Castle, sighted Folke, and reached near Folkestone before turning back, landing short of the English coast after a long, challenging swim.
Government engineer Mr Wooddelt inspected river corridors from Braiawood to Netrimuaka and Netrimunga to Ube Block-up for a proposed hydroelectrical scheme on the Bhatbaen River. Woolffield selects three shoe sulcabte at Allen Ford Devils Brides Look Down. estimates six weeks for levels and observations. If implemented, electrical power would create demand in Goulburn and Bruidwood.
Sarah Cumerd aged 75, Salt % be without occupation, faced charges for stealing clothing and a theft related article at Redfern on August 17. Senior-constable Sarnis reported prior court appearances. she claimed her daughter gave items that morning. Judge Ford noted prior offences and sentenced her to 14 days imprisonment.
A council discusses a letter from Mr Wiles M P and a Postmaster General report about establishing a post office in South Annandale Petersham. The council returns the letter to Mr Wilks and asks for member input, noting confusion over the matter and urging general public interest.
Judge Heydon of the Industrial Court will travel to Buili dy on the 3rd to hear summonses issued by the State Attorney General under section 42 of the Industrial Disputes Act against 40 wheelers of the South Bull Colliery who struck work after the mine manager refused to withdraw summonses issued under the Coal Mines Regulation Act against 20 wheelers for leaving work in July.
Property sales listed for Louie of Wootrilie Station and Clarence River dairy farm transfer to Captain Mbarriaca. Includes freehold land, stock, and furniture with walk-out remains. Names Milser, Wilson, Haynes appear in the fragmentary notice.
In a tense matchup, the Rock squad challenges a high ranking rival. Key players from both sides engage in a hard fought contest as the standings tighten and fans anticipate a decisive finish.
Fragmentary ad copy praising Condy’s Fluid for foot relief and odor removal. Claims substitutes are inferior and promotes various products like Potash Keates Goowall Bi. Landon and Sagand-dy. The text reads as an old newspaper notice with marketing language and unclear attribution.
A London table compares British and German shipbuilding programmes over the last three years. It lists 1906 7 figures for government programmes including battleships and cruisers. The British estimates total 47190, suggesting Britain built more armored ships than Germany.
Judge Seboies hears Jamier O Reilly, piano importer of 40 King-nired Sydney, claim for 100 pounds against Thomas Spencer Prescott, cigar importer of 17 Hunter-shoot Sydney, for rain damage to 14 pianos after alleged neglect to repair roof gutters. Defendant disputes liability, lease terms, and repairs. A verdict of 10 pounds was entered with undertakings for improvements to prevent recurrence.
Municipal law governs plans for Dulloiazs to be erected in Marthwrille. Oegeod claimed plans were not properly submitted and could be nulled by the town clerk. Mayor Alterman Hrosin and Alderan Magoo defended compliance and said the plan had been forwarded for council approval. The debate suggested attempts to prove submission and avert builder action.
An exhibition of municipal appliances opened in the basement of Sydney Town Hall by Minister for Works Mr A Lee. Local Government Association members discussed the displays noting many items could aid country towns and sanitary improvements. The event aims to modernize sanitation and may be expanded next year. promoters thanked attendees and the exhibition will run during the forenoon.
Marrickville Council considers action on dangerous drains after a Balmain death incident. Borough engineer Mr Warklan reports that shallow circular drains hinder vehicles and risk children at crossings. Proposal: fill shallow drains with concrete, cover piers, and fit vertical iron bars to entrances. referred to Works and Finance committees.
Court records show multiple defendants pled guilty or were remanded for sentencing at Darlinghurst and Sydney sessions. Individuals named include Botyre Jude Backhouse and Charles Frederick Calling for thefts and property crimes involving clothing, money, and gold. others faced charges or withdrew denials after testimony.
A September 7 gathering of Freetraders at the Sydney Sehenl Arla Pitt-street aims to consider the formalities of a UIW league. The convener Sir A It Samp som writes of urgent need for an expansive freemarket arrangement amid debates on free trade’s role in national economy and social order.
Weather has been warm but nights chilly with rain. July and August saw little rainfall locally, cattle and sheep prices strong, roads adequate, and August shipments high. Crops show early growth, drought risk easing as feed supplies improve and harvest advances in the district.
ALG meeting of Handsewn Bootmakers' Union discussed strike actions and pay rates.44 members present for negotiations while 14 unionists unemployed and four firms acted on wage demands.
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