Unemployed Idle Rhetoric and Calls for Work Reform
A Sydney Gazette recounts a July 1900 scene where unemployed protesters gather near Parliament House. The piece condemns their demonstrations as humbug while urging practical action such as wood-culling yards to immediately employ idle men and end the deputations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruthur
Ulil Someon Fins
Pa Erind Jagreb
Parliament House
Moreho Oon
Romain
Rew
Tfhey
Mear
Une
Bathurst Gun Club Shooting Event Reminder
Local and general notices remind sporting men of a £40 prize event at the Gun Club grounds today. Entries received on the ground up to 1 am. Sale or work details connected with the Methodists Church William Street announced by the Ladies G A Scale.
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Bathurst
Church
William-street
Gibb and
Heenan
Hunter Street
Sydney
Park Hotel
Hous
Bat It
Choles Gibb
Charles Gibb and Co
J. W. Beeman
H. A. Barraclough
McGowan
Byvan
APS
Jumping Wee Travelers Arrested in Raglan Train Incident
Report of area men detected riding an up goods train near Raglan at 6 30 pm yesterday being arrested and brought to Bathurst. Court appearance for the rattler Jumpers set for this merritic. Proceedings in Dr. Conno v. Stevenson noted with several solicitors appearing for plaintiff and defendant.
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Raglan
Bathurst
Excused Jurors in Yesterday's Quarter Sessions
Gentlemen whose excuses were accepted for non attendance at the Quarter Sessions yesterday included Messrs Thomas Durand, L P W Hic Crago, av G oLee Kelso I A Stowm Mount Pleasant F Hy Roberts Glanmire.
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Ware
Thomas ‘Duradk
LP. W
Hic Crago
Av. G.oLee
Kelso
I. A. Stowm
Mount Pleasant
F. Hy
Roberts
Glanmire
Edgley and Co Represent Team At Local Sports Ground
The Edgley and Co side is set to play this afternoon on the Sports Ground against BH Webbs and Co. Strong lineup listed including Mane, Frayley, Keane, McAndrew in the halves and Adler, Kelly in the backs with R Dnavis and Burnatt in reserve roles. City Crofts and Rowtings feature Bunyan and Waddell among others in a diverse squad lineup.
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Edgley and Co
Webbs and Co
Ulb Buele
Tintherford
EL. Manesoli
Frayley
Keane
McAndrew
A. B. Adler
A. Kelly
R. Dnavis
Burnatt
Clarite
Linh
City Crofts
Ake Rowtings
Bunyan
Jim ‘Waddell
Orange growers push afternoon train to aid rabbit trade
A report from Orange indicates the Orange Fruitgrowers Association favors leaving Orange at 6 PM daily during the fruit season and thereafter, proposing a fast goods train to ease orchardist and rabbit trade needs. officials await Railways Department action.
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Orange
Orange Fruitgrowers ,Association
Railway Department
Billiards Results Highlight Local Match Ups
A garbled update notes a billiards score with unclear names and numbers. It mentions a 140 to 130 result and references a second round starting tonight with further players and scores to come.
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AL MacSerley
Jonah
Wie
F.1d
Bieets Tousor
Indecent Language Case In Gathiurst Court
Patrick Marewan charged with indecent language in Howick street on July 11. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to about twenty days in prison with time to pay the fine.
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Gathiurst
Patrick Marewan
Howick-street
Agoused
Moving progress at Main Ridge Deep Lead Co plant site
The Main Ridge Deep Lead Co reports the main tunnel widened to 350 feet and timbered Leon. Ramithy and azore have been erected at the plant site, with excavations for the plant aid incline ramway nearly complete. Heavy rain hinders supply transport as Sydney investors seek land but the ridge now spans ten miles with most good land pegged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridge Deep
Perthville
Sydney
Frosty spell and court adjournment at Bathurst District
A sharp frost spread through the Bathurst District followed by unsettled weather with overcast skies. The Bathurst District Court adjourned Monday as Judge Hamilton granted a brief pause for a warp, while indifference in the mines kept gold output steady and the public eye turned to upcoming optician visits in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colu LN
Cou
Bathurst District
Indogra
Bath- Ural
Hamilton
Judge Fines Man Over Obscene Language Outburst
In Polles Court this morning John Boyd faced a fine after delivering a denunciation of obscene language to adversaries. The magistrate warned that unrestrained vulgar speech harms public decency and imposed a fine of 20 pounds in imprisonment terms to deter further offences.
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John Boyd
Polles Court
Berdaald
M Daerreul
Indegout
Wustitalln
Leone
Hoorseaves Advertise Croup Remedy and Peppermint Cure
An advertising snippet promotes Chamberlains Cough Trimedy as a preventive for croup and a remedy to ease coughing in children. It also touts Woody Great Peppermint Cure For Coughs and Colds with a price of 1 shilling 6 pence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TY Chamberlain
L. Hogley and Co
Woody
Orphanage Ball Shines in School of Arts Hall
The Orphanage Ball at the School of Arts Hall drew over 70 couples and a packed circle of spectators. The event featured lavish drapery and greenery, exquisite supper tables, and stylish costumes, with Mrs. A Johnson and Mrs. Kable credited as indefatigable secretaries. The fundraiser received strong town support and aims to bolster the orphanage funds.
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Bathunit
School of Arts
Crudi
Jenquila
Ferns
A. Johnson
Kable
Mesdames
J. Jd. Sullivan
Newland
J. D. Monny
C. Briggs
Morris
Bradley
D. J. Tyan
Ja. Ryan
Eviston
Denas
Garland
M. Caples
Fitegerald
Mise Hastings
Misa Kendall
Branigan
Mrs. Kable
Mas Smith
George
Oharmenao
Chantilly Loee
Mira A. Gilchrist
Charmeuse
Henlen
Ida Kelly
A. Hughes
Aolin
ML Ryan
Ryan
Elliot
Hillard
Mida
McCarthy
Jeanine
Mies Maud MacCarthy
P. Larkle
Il. Baines
South
Bullercup
Misa Byrne C Ashford
Bullercup -Artio
Berthe Aulyer
J. A. Ryan
Blick Glace
F. CD. Kenny
Mins H. Vine
Migley
McNally
B. Cushman
Howden
Lowe
Wilk
Dellotrepa
Mise Doherty
Afitin
Audereou
Miss Murchison
Mies Gasman
Milas L. Morris
Mrs. Burke
Mro
F. Jaco Smith
Tire
Mes
Mra
W. Shuto
Bodlee
Mlag
Priterson
Croom
Mise Callan
Garconr
Mina Faraoog
Afisa Rutherford
George II
Fashion Names in Japanese Costume Parade Disclosed
Mina Daly of Sydney debuts in a satin empire gown as a Japanese costume parade features models Mre, Duechatel, Mrs. Whalen, Ales Flanagan, Misa Hughes, Sled, BSleyous, and Miss West among the showcased attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina Daly
Sydney
Pola Bing
Mre
Duechatel
Mrs. Whalen
Ales = Flanagan
Misa Hughes
Sled
Bsleyous
Miss West
Bathurst Quarr Sessions Opens with Multiple Cases
The Bathurst Quarter Sessions opened before Acting Judge Hamilton with cases including Francis Dillon charged with break and enter at Pugina and theft of a watch. Others include Thomas Morris for malicious wounding, Oscar Marsland for false pretences, Francis Nicholls for killing, Francis Mitchell for carnally knowing a girl under 14, and Tones Keene charged with malicious wounding at Lithgow. Several witnesses testified, pleas were entered, and verdicts or remands issued with sentences to follow.
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Bathurst
Hin Haror
Hamilton
F. Belvan
Oly Francis Dillon
Pugina
Edward Robinson
Thomas Christopher Morris
Thomas Flaskett
Aid Woo
Sonkenca
Palse
Oscar Wogsta Marsland
Lithgow
Ageus
Shep
Francis Joseph Nicholls
Carnally
Francis Andrew Mitchell
Will Carnally
F.boyea
FB Benny
Eyidence
Siany Corner
Tn Rydal
Tones Keene
Edmund Brown
B. B Koung
Clarence
Wes ‘li
Wee J. Gibbs
Gronesutor
Thomas ‘West
Lithgow Inst
Lithgow Inst Mnater
Loth
Garrigan
Seizal
Deer
Frederick
Leater
Hiad Oo Arin
Grand Central Hotel
Litigow
Andrew Love
Eskbank Bridge
Thal
Witneas
Logher
le Court
Acciaed
Coungel
Accus i
Sydney Letters on Parliament and Labor Tensions
A period voice column rails at parliamentary censure and ministerial missteps, cites Hetton Colliery safety doubts and job losses, notes Sunday observance shifts, and reflects on economic strain, municipal policy, tuberculosis control, and anti immigration talk, with civic, religious and industrial concerns threaded through.
Prison Sentences Handed Down For First Offenders
The court sentenced Frank Dillot to nine months hard labor, with date from today. Francis Joseph Nicholls got 14 months hard labor with a two sureties of £80 on good behavior for twelve months. Thomas C. Morris received six months hard labor in Contluarn Gaol, and Oscar Wagstal Maraland to six months with hard labor and suspension on recognisances. Two others were fined £80 for good behavior for six months. The proceedings adjourned.
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Jal
Bithurst
Frank Dillot
Els Moner
Goulburn
Francis Joseph Nicholls
Wint
Thomas C. Morris
Contluarn
Hut
Leen Ingael
Oscar Wagstal Maraland
Slo
Sydney Sheep Sale Highlights English Breeds and Mixed Demand
At Sydney on Tuesday about 600 English sheep were sold with strong turnout. Stud rams fetched up to 47 guineas each, Border Leicesters rams rose to 1 pound, Romney Marsh demand remained cautious with lower offers. A bulk sale for Mr J Dunkley included four stud rams, seven lambs and eight flock ewes totaling £63 11s with average £8 per head.
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Bydney
Romney Marsh
J. Dunkley
Dunheld
Dathurat
BY Readworth
Censure Motion Debate Concludes in State Assembly
In Sydney on Tuesday the censure motion debate concluded with a vote and proceeding to a decision in the House of Assembly.
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Sydney
House of Assembly
Unemployed crowd marches to Parliament House in Sydney
A large group gathered in Queen's Square Sydney and marched to Parliament House. Speakers urged that if their demands were not met that day they should use force, describing it as a day their due.
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Sydney
Queen's Square
Parliament House
Dixon Will Case Draws Judge’s Equity Judgment
The Judge in Equity delivered judgment in the Dixon will case this morning and refused the application for probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ine Dixon
Sydney
Judge In Equity
Dixon Will
Electrocution Scene Touches Sydney Town in Prompt Notices
In Sydney on Tuesday a notable ceremony quietly united Mrs. Brough widow of the late actor Bert Brough to Chas Lell an electrician with the same company. The event follows Mr Brough’s recent stage appearances and the couple’s nuptials were kept private from public view.
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Sydney
Melbourne Steamer Arrives Leaking After Heavy Seas
The Melbourne Steamship Company steamer Melbourne arrived in Sydney this morning leaking. It is believed she struck four holes in her side while alongside Eden Wharf during stormy weather.
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Sydney
Melbourne Steamship Company
Melbourne
Eden
Funeral Trip Ends in Horse Crash Injuring Mr Osmond
While en route to Como for a relative’s funeral, Mr. William Osmond was jolted from his horse after a dog scared it. He suffered a glazed scalp injury and multiple broken ribs in the accident.
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Bydner
Como
William Osmond
Mr. Osmond
Chinese gambling raid leads to fines in Castle Reach street
Sequel to the police raid on a Chinese gambling den in Castle Reach street. Oh Ming, Baul Er, and two other Chinese occupiers were fined £10 each or two months imprisonment, with ten others fined £38 each or a month in prison.
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Sydney
Caatlereagh Street
Bydney
Oh Ming
Bauler
Fire panic at New York drapery bargain sale injures sixty
A rush of around 600 women at a New York drapery sale triggered a panic. About sixty women were seriously injured as shoppers scrambled toward the stars, while officials investigated the chaotic scene and the cause of the stampede.
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Sydney
New York
Starrerss
Miners dispute settled by Conciliation Board accord
The Northern Collieries' Proprietors met at Newcastle and adopted proposals to settle the Hapburn and Dudley miners dispute through the Conciliation Board. The conflicts will be resolved peacefully, easing the strain of recent weeks on the industry and workers.
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Sydney
Newcastle
Hapburn
Dudley
Sydney Wool Sales Prices Fall Across Grading Types
At the Sydney Wool Sales today prices declined across grades with greasy wool down to 11d per pound and merino scoured grades dropping up to 21 percent.
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Sydney
Customs destroys opium shipment valued at 22000
Customs authorities today destroyed 900 thatha of opium received from ships. The confiscation wipes out a 2000 worth loss and underscores ongoing efforts against narcotics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
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