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Newspaper
Penshurst Free Press
Location
Penshurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1901
Page
2
The Mount Rouse Shire auction notes cattle sheep and deer lots with mixed yields. The event features figures including Dr Kaul and Dr Hutton, with remarks about resumed duties after a previous delay.
The Penshurst Free Press covers a mix of local reports including a circus attendance at Wirth Bros. and the health report on Glenthampton state school. It notes engineering appointments, Shire Council matters, and community notices about boxing day events, nominations for races, road improvements, and a tribute to the late Shire engineer Hammond.
Melbourne reports last night that General Hamilton has captured a strong post south of the border. The Bali Government says it will not intervene in African affairs. Boer delegates in Europe have decided to present Boer leaders with the option to acknowledge British sovereignty.
At the inquest into the death of Minnie Faweatt, wife of William Bookse formerly of Yaream, he was sentenced to 15 years for assaulting his daughter aged 18. He fled the hearing after accusing his wife of impropriety, who had been an inmate of Kew Asylum, and then his daughters.
The Commonwealth Parliament completed all stages on the Kanaka bill and the Immigration Restriction bill. Debates noted a 2% veto margin and 20 vote tally differing by party lines. The government enacted duties on machinery and parts, including retooling for engines, ploughs, and farm tools.
A garbled report describes Macarthur rages during a Wednesday gathering held in good weather. The event aimed to provide an enjoyable occasion for everyone, though the exact details and participants are unclear.
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