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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1900
Page
3
Mudgee police chief Mr Edmund Postery left on Thursday to supervise arrangements for a planned crackdown on murders associated with a group described as the Bro Jong backs. He emphasized careful inquiry into the alleged attacks, with a public appeal for restraint as inquiries proceed.
The Inspector General of Pelibe reports on local security during a period of disorder. Interviews with police and magistrates examined patrols and arrangements for safer housing, with timetables for future action. The district faced threats of pillage, prompting armed citizen vigilance and selective evacuation guidance, while authorities coordinated with Sydney police and Queensland trackers.
The report describes police and trackers pursuing Aboriginal fugitives near Kangaroo and BODANGORA with settlers and officials on site. It notes claimed sympathizers among whites, a DSC officer impersonation incident, and extensive search efforts by Day Cameron and others across Wattle region toward Mudese River and Belara, with trackers reportedly gaining ground.
The Assembly dims to table plans for 26 House seats as 4 assemble candidates crowd to Federal Parliament. Senators limited to six with Labor likely to run Barton, while federation costs and future constituencies heighten the race and strain political patience.
From Leadville to Yamble and beyond reports detail a fugitive governors chase across Sydney outposts. Queensland trackers pursue by river and ridge with bloodhounds while police camps brace for fresh sightings near Dubbo and Castleraugh. Local survivor Mira Clarke improves after Breelong massacre. Mudgee hosts bloodhound teams as authorities mobilize funds to restore patrol routes and bridges.
At Homebush on Monday 735 cattle were yarded and the market rose about 1 3d per head. Prices ranged with prime bullocks to £10 12s, extras to £11 6d, good to £8, heavy weights to £14 0s, medium £6. Prime sheep mixed quality, market lower, with merino ewes and wethers selling from 13s 4d to 18s 6d, prime crossbred and other classes varying widely amidst limited supply.
Lithgow industries report a steady coal trade with full-time pit operations amid anticipated disruption from railway commission fears at Newcastle. Eskbank Colliery closed on the 1st, workers displaced or moved to other pits while Cohar melting works see wage advances reflecting a shift from day work to tonnage rates. Electric work and water jackets at Cobar and Lloyds Bureau Copper refining remain fully active.
Windsor Moafar reports rising river levels threaten navigation and river steamers. Authorities blame delayed repairs as boats must stay farther from Windsor, risking serious delays and increased hardship for Hawkeebury residents.
A detailed report from Canterbury Park notes a cool, fine day with strong attendance at yesterday's meeting. Highlights include TELLERS HANDICAP with Gallina and Gallina’s win over Jerngella, plus results from the STEWARDS' MILE and JUMPERS PLAT RACE. Other listed events include the BANK HANDICAP with Crosslake placing ahead of Moama, HOLIDAY HANDICAP winner Dozon, and Greenwell securing a close victory.
The Aramiar and Colonial Secretary with MPs visited Dubbo on Saturday, touring the Tubbo area and promising town works. Sir William Lyne spoke on federation and employment while Minister O Sullivan led a Wyalong visit with rail plans and local receptions.
Delegates from suburban municipalities gathered at the Boultable Building to discuss the Greater Sydney scheme and protest any plan reaching the Premier before council ratification. Resolutions favored federalising large services, renaming to Metropolitan Municipal Reform, and widening powers for local self-government. A successor for Mr Wearne was appointed, and a note of condolence sent.
A Times of London notice promotes the Encyclopaedia Britannica to NSW residents on favorable terms. It praises the work as a standard reference, noting long obsolescence of earlier editions, ongoing updates, and the editors’ strict integrity and scholarly prudence across generations.
Parents of Troo per Jack Roberts report a letter confirming his release from Watervaal on June lines. Prisoners at Watervaal described the food as rough but fairly good, with the frying ordeal noted as a cap time.
Four men charged by constables Mulcahy and Dowser with burglary at Killawers camp pleaded guilty. They received sentences of hard labor and imprisonment at Tare Gaol, with conveyance by coach to the jail on Saturday.
An elderly man named Me. Munro addressed a large crowd gathered on a Monday in an apparent civic or community event. The audience listened as he spoke on local concerns and community matters during the gathering.
The public is informed that due to large rises in the cost of hotties, and wage changes in the hotte trade, a proposed advance per dozen is not clearly enough to protect the proprietor from loss. The rope remark suggests reform but no further public burden is planned.
Newtown and Randwick councils discussed sanitation improvements including garbage incineration, road subventions, and football bans on Sundays. Officials urged government support for local government bills while planning cooperation with neighboring boroughs on harbor access and public works.
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