Sorting Cargo on Wharves in Sydney Port
A Sydney Chamber of Commerce communication relays that the Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs discussed interviews with Messrs Whichcambe and Rogers and Dr Wollisten last August. The chamber clarifies no suggestion to bar out of hours work for steamships, urging full compliance with permit conditions to ease wharf congestion. Although progress has occurred, wharf capacity remains insufficient, and a committee meeting with ship agents is planned to address urgent housing of steamers and port throughput.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Chamber of Commerce
Comptralier-General of Customs
Messrs
Whichcambe
Ant Rogers
Wollisten
Chamber of Commerc
Chamber of Commerce
Ha Port
Sage Stramners
Slp
eBlp
Bridging George's River Petition Progress and Holiday Travel
Ogarah Cornell led a six month agitation to persuade the Minister for public works to approve better accommodation at George's River replacing the Ton Cals punt. A petition collected 56 signatures on the return journey with 400 others uncollected. Traffic counted 49 vehicles on Easter Monday, including 142 walkers, 53 carts, 21 bungalows, 2A motor cars, 17 vans, 12 sociables, 9 coaches, 9 aeraya, and 8 bicycles. Easter Monday attendance rose, aided by wet weather reducing visitors to Cronulla and affecting the Royal Agricultural Show. Annandale Council agreed to cooperate. a ministerial deputation would be called Thursday morning, with aldermen planning to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogarah Cornell
Tuhtie Weske
George's
Ton Cals
Dutter
Mort Canoe
Cromead
Aulkien
Cronulla
Royal Agricultural Shay
George's River
Annandale
Agi
Radeavor
Troublesome Feet and Remedies Promoted in Controversial Ad
An OCR fragment touts a medical claim about relieving foot complaints with "Condy's Fiunki" and a world famous author endorsing medical texts. It mentions various counties and names, praising a washing and chemical remedy as superior to substitutes, though many details are garbled and uncertain.
City Beautiful pictures showcase Sydney’s growth and sights
The Town and Country Journal offers a gallery of color plates highlighting Sydney and surrounding areas. Prominent features include Government House, King Street, George Street, Andrew’s Cathedral, St Mary’s, the Domain, Centennial Park, Hyde Park, and views of Congee and Taylor Bay. A cyclonedamaged Grand Grand Albury scene and a view of the General Post Office switchboard are also noted. The issue notes the usual price and premium engraving quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Munpry
Town and Country Journal
Pravente
Rapital
New South Wales
Variety Tower
Coloes
Government House
Kigg-street
George-street
Andrew's Cathedral
St Mary's Ca
Bydney
Centanatai Park
Hyde Park
Congee
Taylor Bay
Grand Grand al McAlbury
General Post Office
Burney
Annandale Water Pressure Complaints Prompt Council Query
Residents in Annandale report insufficient water pressure in Ruwerve Street mains. Council debated that service pipes choking supply, while denser demand since town growth stressed existing mains. Mayor and Aldermen clashed over replies from water board and need for action by suburban representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annandale
Ammatals Council
Ruwerve-street
Primbare
Youngsitet
Welly
Smih
Young Street
Dolebrosk
Marchant and Company Picnic at Cabarita Gardens
The employees of Mesers Marchant and Company Limited held their annual picnic by steamer from Port Macquarie to Cabarita on a perfect day. About 168 people joined a long programme including a midday banquet in the pavilion with loyal toasts, speeches on firm growth and good relations, and dancing through the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesers, Marchant and Company. Limited
Cerrey’s Gardens
Cabarita
Port Macquarie
Cyenet
J. J. Brown
W- Fellers
G. Bickley
J. Henry
G. Patterson
Miss Ballock
Misa Kemsley
W. Brown
C. Webb
W. Collett
Misr
Tl Lailles
E. J. Redmond
Dickier
J. R. Brown
Henry
Curious Relics at London Auction Include Egyptian Torse
Odd collection highlights a life sized red sandstone torso of an Egyptian monarch found near Abou Simbel. The piece, missing limbs, is described with hieroglyphic backdrops and long imperial titles. Also sold were Queen Anne pintrims, South African ascoguis bundles, and a weapon linked to King Loberauls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramses Th
Lobromain
London
Seimstar
Epper
Ferpt
Sim
Sum Ra
Simbel
Queen Annes
Ponda
Drm
Obys
Forxettyinpes
Married the Barber in Paris Amid Salon Secrets
A Paris barber and his client Mile Duprat are linked in a curious tale as a bride, upset by the secretive salon intrigue, claims a 2800 sum was involved in her marriage to the barber, reflecting a web of social circles and unexpected motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Amet
Desaher Attas
Costomers
Mile
Duprat
British In Egypt Attacks Civil Engineers Over Nile Works
A hostile article in Corriere Leila Sota accuses British engineers of vandalism in the Upper Egypt water reservoirs project. It notes plans to protect monuments at £64,000 and describes upcoming Egyptology efforts to photograph and copy inscriptions as water levels drop. The piece asserts that the works will expand Nile valley cultivable land by about a million acres annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egyps
Corriere
Emmy
Phintuma
Profemar
Heinrich Schurfer
Salas
Nile
Stolen Camera Case Heard at Sydney Quarter Sessions
At Sydney Quarter Sessions Judge Rogers presided over charges against Albert Lowrey McAulay and Roy Colbraon for stealing a camera and spectacles from Baker and Rote Proprietary Limited. Colbraon found guilty of receiving. McAulay acquitted of theft but convicted of receiving. Colbraon sentenced to 12 months and McAulay to 13 months imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Rogers
Albert Lowrey M'Cauley
Roy Colbraon
Baker Snd Rote, Proprietary, Limited
Grange Street
Collegen
Bullis
McAuley
Frederick Manning
Baker and Reune
Coibraon
M'Cauler
Coltraoy
M'Cauley
Cothraen
McCruley
Bathurst Show Dates Adjusted To Avoid Sydney Clash
Bathurst committee of the Hy and B Association debated show dates. The Bathurst district exhibit will now close on Thursday April 1 to avoid conflicting with the Sydney Show and accommodate exhibitors. Blayney and Orange fairs are scheduled around Bathurst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bathurst
4. Hy and
B. Association
G. Ivovlt
Sydney
New Church Erected at Marrickville St Mark’s Opens
Archdeacon Guither dedicated the new Church of St Mark at Marrickville on a Saturday afternoon. A large congregation attended with Rev W Marla Canon Bet-Upgram and others present. Provisional sermon by the Archdeacon drew strong interest as the tenth church built in recent months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archdparon Guither
St. Mark
Marrickville
W. Marla
Canon Bet- Upgram
Beye. Anderson
Wilcockson
Martin
Rossby
Burgess
Grape-Nuts Aged Reader Says It Aided Digestion
A long personal reminiscence describes persistent indigestion and aversion to food until trying Grape-Nuts cereal. The writer claims relief from dyspepsia after returning to a regular, simple diet and credits the product with stabilizing appetite and digestion.
Shop Assistants Union Seeks Wage Amendments and Conditions
The Ahap Askiptacta Walon of New Best Wales box filed for an amendment to the award effective September 1. Proposals include wage scales, overtime rates, shifts up to nine hours, and exclusion of certain workers from specific clauses. A general shop vote is planned, with hearings and districts Maitland Parramatta. The union seeks a 3 to 1 ratio of juniors to adults and equal pay for those in multiple apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Best Wales
Tery Alea
Ines
Businexnan
Etrapolta
Urian
Maitland
Parramatta
Rarity
Man Charged After Redfern Assault and Window Damage
Quinn described as 30, unemployed, charged at Redfern police with assaulting Francis Farrell and using indecent language. Farrell accused of demanding loan. Quinn allegedly threatened to break a window and struck a witness. Trial notes mention malicious damage to a window and a four month imprisonment term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinn
Redfern Pallce
Francis Farrell
Daziia'an
Agian
Prag Farrell
Dhat Quinn
Wiinzce
Prewlres
Dutlin
Silmess
Farrell
Donaldean
North West Shearing Season Opens Amid Record Flows
In the north west district the shearing season begins with about 65 000 sheep to be shorn. The year has been dry and the wool clip clean, with high activity in the market. Major producers forecast strong sales, and a large share of the wool is expected to go to Melbourne and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edeoral
DRL UD
Melbourne
Ilarney
Seotah
You Will Look Like Yourself Again After Restoring Tone
A reminiscence on overcoming a tired complexion and nervous strain. The speaker notes improved facial tone, steadier steps, and stronger appetite as signs of restored vigor after enduring nerves and fatigue.
Healthful living through old time remedies and cautions
A garbled 19th century style note warns that after meals one should rest to aid digestion and prevent dyspeptic weakness. It claims liver and stomach function impact overall health and references a “Bescham a Fille” remedy and vital aitione to well being.
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Grace Bros
Broadway
Wests
Orace Bros
Aman
Trowerr Luis
Prmed
Watt
Dov
Algea
Cran Teoudils
Alton
Dors
Galatea
Giemsa
Drawaian
Behoel
Price
Priv
Nicholson & Co., Ltd
George Street
Joe Davis
Australia
Park-St
Pitt-St
Pe Pou Carey
Childeen
PaTaRsain
Iltirg Optician
Pardington
Equitante Nater
Georue-Bt
Gearusten
Sidney Thompson
Hammond
G.P
Starkey
Rowlands
N.S.W
Sydney Illustrated
Alderman Robinson
Aldermma Smiths
Howe
Mayer
Ferther Diecumom
Aettoman Carria
Marchant and Company
Egypi
New Nile Dam
Tewrles
Philae
Hurden
Tabin
Shop Assistants’ Union
Beecham
Walt & Senterr
Ead Bere
Beecham’s
Crystal
Monkey Brand
Sait
Woman's Budget
Gowss
Namce
Wibners
Amanty
Millinehy
Forcidl Artiely
Aubralasia
Wohans Ncoget
Stonet
Wit
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