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Newspaper
Penshurst Free Press
Location
Penshurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 25, 1901
Page
2
The Penhurst produce market report lists Yun and Ye per bushel, pulintd per tabot, flour and Whients prices. Thornton Palmer Co and partners announce a weekly sale at Tobin's Yards Penshurst on a Tuesday, with entries invited via Mr A L Bond and Messrs Manabe and Young Bros.
Latest scratchings list Blaskwatch withdrawn from the Melbourne Cup while other provincial entries such as Kulini and Gosport still press for a place. The Moonee Sporting Notes column tracks horse names including Paul Pry Gauleon Ace of Dis monde and Light Brigade as owners and trainers adjust bets ahead of the race.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions holiday recursion and names Byron Moose or related terms. No coherent event, date, or entity clearly identifiable. Unable to determine a factual main item from the readable text.
The article surveys arguments for and against the death penalty with historical data from Europe and other regions, noting increases in murder and crime after abolition in several countries, and includes local notices on a German resident Johann Berger’s death, a fire incident at Bell Street, a billiards match at Penshurst, an advertisement for welding breakfasts, and forthcoming railway reports and social announcements.
In Hamilton the death of Se Smith, an elderly town figure, occurred Sunday at the local hospital after a stomach illness. The funeral cortege proceeded to the railway station for interment as the town and Brigade prepare for the service. Dr Flockhart delivered a church lecture on progress and care later that week.
Melbourne reports latent snows from South Africa and another small Boer party captured at Breet crate. Details on General Buller’s dismissal from the Army Corps and rumors he refused to resign surface as dispatches unfold.
The House of Representatives debated Mr Reid's motion on protection with remarks from Mr Watron supporting protection but noting an earlier miscalculation. Mr Kennedy backed government tariffs aiding farmers while Mr Edwardes spoke at length against the tariff proposal. Mr Thomas argued about direct taxation and Macarthur Racing Club plans. A late sitting is expected to discuss the annual races on December 11 with a drawn program including handicaps and horse stakes.
The Monowai sailing into Wellington is reported with tows noted and a home and home series mentioned. Key players include MacArthur and Webern with Setencica and Ta Heathique referenced. the match details show Branzholme and Mecarthur involved and an implied sequence of scores and outcomes.
The Premier Mr Posecot gave notice of motion in the Legislative Assembly to extend the Factories Act to breweries milsters and bamboo wicker workers. This action aims to regulate conditions and protections for these trades within the state parliament proceedings.
A wedding described with ceremony at the Presbyterian church. The bride wore a fawn gown with white trimmings, attended by Miss May Underwood in peacock blue. Best man was Mr Charles Barker, Rev A McNeilage officiated. Post nuptial gatherings occurred at the bride’s home, and the couple departed for a honeymoon in the Golden City. The bride was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr John Waller, and received numerous gifts.
The French Premier voiced opposition to establishing a minimum wage but signaled consideration of workers' language and needs. In other news, Charles Campbell, a wine dealer recently arrived from West Africa, reports losing £13 and other valuables after a drinking session, while his brother Aubex Campbell was rescued by police from a weed draft valued at £145 during a search.
Fragmentary report from Coleraine describes a death in Sha Fitroy gardens, with gardener notes and witnesses mentioning Adelaide and a branch store at Casertan. Authorities indicate inquiries and a lack of clarity as Monday events unfold and local figures are named in uncertain terms.
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