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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1908
Page
2
An advertisement promotes Laxo Ton ic Pills as safe, non habit forming, and suitable for all ages. It touts the pills as a spring blood purifier and tonic with claims of improving digestion and sleep. Letters from customers praised relief from headaches and nervous symptoms, asserting strong results and low price.
A man living at Kendle in Serurtay afternoon died from a self inflicted wound. The deceased, aged 12, identified as Mwgotayr of Alitsoperopd and Yebay tiret, was found with a gunshot wound to the head. Rescue attempts failed and he died at Ciroular Quay later that day.
The message reports naval activity surrounding an amateur Battle Fleet at sea with massed forces near Port Said and a dawn alert. It notes an Australian visit and references international financial activity in American history, mentioning Melocurae AyspaeVier and St dunnstrerton. The item ends with a terse note on a new discovery and health concerns including whooping cough.
A garbled mixed text recounts natives, a Cambrian landing, and a village destruction. It weaves in Shakespearean allusions and a royal imagery with a wartime claim about a ship and punishment of murderers, then abruptly shifts to an advertisement for Nestle’s cocoa and Woods peppermint cordial.
The day featured major spring events including the Epsom Handicap and Warwick Farm meetings with races for Derby and Cup contenders. Tyrone won a close Warwick Farm mile with Arizona and Salvador strong but Tyrone asserted late while St Leonard faded. Warstar led the Liverpool Mile field at Warwick Farm before easiyly defeating Claydon Comta and Micetus, and Parsee dominated the Flying Handicap at Earnshaw’s Park.
July events report daring long distance swim from Lowton Brides to Tishmond covering 18 meters, 37 minutes 45 seconds, with equipment noted. Lawson correspondent Frank Neaurepulis wins three handicaps in Scotland including 220 yards at Glasgow in 4 2 f ine, Bell wins at Helensburgh in four guards race.
Heavy rain at the Melbourne Cricket Ground disrupts the 1968 interstate series. New South Wales score heavily with Chapman Pratt Watson Cooper Fruoks Troups Turner M Elhous and Seaves contributing to a 1404 run total while Victoria struggle with 0 0 2 2 0 0 8 0 0 4. The Victoria team is named to face New South Wales in the next game at the MCG on September 4 at 7 pm with Mackay Ball Laver Iagieten Kiernan Wieeman Lansdown Stephens Vaughan Forshare and others listed.
A boxing night at the Gaiety saw Dempsey defeat Alcai ns in ocx rounds after a tall house crowd. Preliminary was won by Thompson over Belby. An article in Baturdas’s Brecing None claimed Johnson would not name terms for a match, while a separate writ discussed attire and a plan to alter a game, with mixed, unclear phrases about motives and actions.
A match is arranged in Melbourne between Pat O Keefe, England's middleweight champion, and sparring partner Tommy Burns, along with Eddie Williams, Australia’s middleweight champion. The bout, set for about a month, will feature a side wager and has H J Nathan as referee. Tommy Burns travels to Mount Kastinske for holiday before resuming training.
A Saturday football match between Metropolitan and Western districts ended with the Metropolitans showing sharper finishing and better teamwork. Captain Matthews led strong play while Western’s handling and defense faltered, prompting disappointed reactions from Western supporters. An amusing second half moment occurred when a boundary-side child blew a whistle, halting play as teams reacted with laughter.
Botany Har Hers announces its cross country squad for Saturday’s championship led by captain C. Weyman with runners W Fumphriee J Button J Hows W Faisill E Fasackerley T Gannon R Fitsimmons C Chalmers J Wright LJ Devitt J Devitt J Dickie and W Malloy. The welcome Saturday night will honor the visitors from Sister States as Mayor Alterman presents a gag donated by Miza to the team.
At the Willoughby Town Hall the Wiloughby District Bicycle Club held its half yearly meeting with Mayor G F Bailey presiding. Officers named include patron Norman Murray, president G F Bailey, secretary Fitzpat Vicks, treasurer D Newton, and handicapper T C Riley. Race results list Arthur Green and O Clayton among top finishers in 10 and 5 mile events, plus a music programme sponsored by B Adams and others.
The Pure Foods Bill before Parliament outlines vinegar production by Bardman Brothers Ltd in Newtown. A modern plant processes malt hops and cane sugar, using a generator stage to oxidize alcohol into acetic acid, producing vinegar aromas. stored in immense vats for weeks before market.
A review of a juvenile publication The Great Wonder of Prelil describes a locomotive and railway scenes. It notes color prints and a letter that discuss driving the train, engine fatigue, and safety explanations with references to main lines and routes.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions naval brigade and cadets with place names Her, Arenchial Crags, Isha Weeds and Ovest Pagpermint Gare, indicating a regional or military drill narrative or roster. No clear outcome or date available in the readable text.
The Palace Theatre hosts Mr. Frank Thornton in his farewell season with The Pri Secretary. The revival features Rev. Robert Spalding by Thornton, with support from Harwood, Redwood, and others. The night includes lively performances at the Tivoli and National Amphitheatre with Abdul and Nellie Wilson, amid a busy schedule of acts, dancers, and young performers.
A crowded Ten Tenary Hall audience enjoys the Koysi Welsh Male Choir with Handel selections and soloists. The choir heads to Sydney Town Hall for a series of appearances including Peter Pan at the Theatre Royal, while other acts like Mrs Wags of the Cabbage Patch and comic films play to packed houses. Sir Harry Rawson attends the matinee, and the program includes a variety of musical, dramatic, and cinema pieces, all drawing large crowds.
A British town announces a week of events with a carnival, theatre, and film bills. Highlights include Professor Langley’s exhibition, a Riverside carnival, and shows at the Bljau Picture Palace and Band performances. Notable performances mention actors Arholwood and Hupert Clarke with a forthcoming production at the Criterion Theatre.
Fragmentary report describes a Melbourne scene with Sydney free fights and local tensions. Eyewitnesses recall a row among groups, with mockery and jealousy tied to class, leading to a brief scuffle in the street outside a hotel.
A Mount Maréan mining site in Queensland witnessed a deadly fall trapping workers in Linorr chambers. Seven miners named Garbere, Jameson, Laishmann, Ashferd, Kamwel Jary, Ryan, and Shepherd perished, with several others injured. Rescue teams recovered bodies through the night as the collapse disrupted operations.
A local government ordnance enforces inspection, wholesale, storage, and sale controls on oysters. The Public Works department drafts licensing rules under the Blaneries Act, requiring sellers to obtain permits and comply with the Government Waele changes, with penalties for violations.
A garbled OCR fragment recalls a military topic with references to bayonets and an Australian regiment. It mentions old rites and a shift in parade or equipment, notes public views on a surprising change, and hints at humorous or critical sentiment about the situation. No clear dates or locations are discernible.
Lara Northcote will meet Newcastle aldermen at Woolvill¢aneilan on Tuesday evening to discuss the proposed breakwater and harbor entrance improvements. The Public Works Committee will hear about committee advocacy in Inak after the ores, with Alderman Savage involved. A second meeting with Harry Dive in Huns! Australia is planned for Wednesday afternoon to arrange preliminaries for a complimentary Renadt to the Woll-Rnows. Elen lee Turdatte contemplates visiting Ame ties.
Fragmented report recounts a collision involving Tae Amueiena and Pipe Mullouroe with unclear names and dates. The text mentions White armada Sakuriay morning, references to Darbor wader and Pustiben, and a seizure or extraction of value but lacks coherent details or verifiable entities.
A garbled bore of ad copy and medical claims extols a poisonous Indian root remedy. It touts Dr Morse and a “Call Prime Minister” for J and promises to purge pimples, blood disorders, and skin blemishes. The piece reads like sensational patent medicine prose with dubious efficacy.
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