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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1901
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR notes report the death of Empress Dowager Frederick, with scattered references to Carman Canous General and Sydney. Dated Bertin, details are garbled, but indicate imperial title links and a royal death event amid unclear wording.
The Commonwealth and Victorian parliaments adjourned this afternoon due to a drain on government business. The House of Representatives Speaker announced the adjournment as King Edward and Royal guests featured in tributes. a sense of national sorrow followed. The session closed at 2:49 PM with William Millan presiding briefly.
Evidence concluded in a hearing before Justice Cohen and others on the government valuation dispute over Darling Harbor Wharves and adjacent property. The case centered on the Kent Street area and involved claims of compensation amounting to £11,092 for valuing damaged or seized property tied to Darling Harbor.
A report notes fire escape deficiencies in silps and factories and warns of great risk from fires. It discusses proposed provisions under the Shape and Factory Act to regulate safe egress, with emphasis on high buildings used as shops and factories and the role of factory inspectors.
The typal weekly meeting of the State Executive was held yesterday with The Linkensin format presiding. The matters dealt with were mainly routine, with no major policy shifts or new initiatives reported.
The City Coroner held an inquest at Willoughby into the death of eight year old Sunny James Forsyth of Laurel Street Willoughby who died after an accident involving an aviary. The inquiry considered whether death was accidental and recorded the findings as such.
In Sydney's Central Criminal Court MT, Arting Dunlot Pring, Peter Willis, and others were sentenced after convictions for breaking and entering a dwelling in Orth Sydney on July 15 and related charges. John Fraser's theft of 8 shillings from Botany was also dealt with. sentences included hard labor for multiple years. The judge urged respect for public safety and warned against street violence, emphasizing the right of all to move freely.
Remanded to Sydney after Paul Voo Rerein faced burglary charges at Kin Theatre Royal Hotel Sydney. He was arrested last night at Laidley during Fitzgerald Brothers’ Circus performance, with Constable Wailer’s warrant. Another man, Glade Willmott, was held at City Police Court with money for Frederick William White. Comsabile Walker from Sydney identified the accused.
Morning blaze at Coolamon destroyed the Thomas Webster residence and caused alarm as residents woke to glare and smoke. Fire ruined interiors with some belongings saved. insurance noted on the damaged property. People and property in the neighborhood reported the incident with limited details on cause.
Sir Joseph Abbott former speaker of the Legislative Assembly remains in critical condition. There has been no sudden decline but days of serious illness have elapsed. A steady flow of messages to his home at Gowinken near Turramurra expresses concern as Dr. W H O'Neil of Turramurra attends closely.
Eben Bridge, 24, a commercial traveller, faced charges of obtaining from Florence E. McQuinn sums totaling £158 by deception. Alleged orders from forged sources and false commissions were presented, with evidence from coffee dealer Job AQuion. Bridge pleaded guilty and received 25 months' imprisonment.
The Full Court reviewed 20 applications by Beal of Claude Herennes Irwin Wyalong to oust Edward James Fike Wyalong storekeeper from the alderman position. The case questioned Fike’s nomination validity due to rate arrears on properties and which electors could nominate. The judge reserved decision after arguments by Sir Julian Salomon and others.
The court crowded as Jov Connell faced a charge of buying a stolen cash register with intent to defraud. Testimony described a store room search for bullet holes and a late revelation of the store’s door left open. Connell claimed self defense after a burglar firing at him. the jury discharged him on the charge.
New South Wales public works brief listing tenders and contracts. Items include courthouse and sergeant quarters at Nyngan by Rigby Brothers Bathurst for 3711 pounds, statues for Lands Office Buildings by Signor T Bain, Denbin Bay, 150 pounds, sanitary conveniences at Bueword Post and Telegraph Office by John T Burrows, West Sydney for 33 pounds, railway station buildings and sleepers supply for Grafton to Casino line, tree bark piles for Dubbo to Coonamble line, artesian bore for Narrabri water supply, timber beam bridges at Parmar Creek Lithgow and Wetalebah Creek to Coonamble, bids by Lewin Sufiing Narrabri West and Richard Biggs Forbes.
A Tuesday meeting near Piney Range gathered farmers within a 15 mile radius representing about 50 000 acres with 2890 in crops to oppose the Ministers Works decision on the Temora Wyalong line extension. Farmers urged both Temora to Wyalong and Grenfell to Wyalong proposals return to the Works Committee and then Parliament.
Narrabri reports rabbits remain widespread in unoccupied Crown lands between Narrabri West and Barudine. Government funds promised years ago for a rabbit-proof fence have stalled. A £2000 subscription by the pastor’s group for completion awaits tender acceptance and a stock boards meeting to push Parliament action. In Queanbeyan, early old age pension applications are approved with general satisfaction. Temga notes Jan Irving of Wages appointed rabbit inspector for the Tewora district to enforce strict eradication.
A serious accident occurred near Wagonge on Saturday when a two ton fog rolled down a slope while workers split timber. W Loader, eldest son of D Loader of Corunna, was struck and rendered unconscious. He was carried to his father's home five miles away with pelvic injuries and internal damage reported.
Albury reports three hundred acres of alluvial deep toad country at Black Range were opened today in twenty two acre claims. The land has been thoroughly tested by department experts and a lucrative field is expected to be developed.
A local hunt for a missing purse ended when Mr H J Munro reported losing a purse containing nearly £30 and a cheque for 214. After a search he gave up hope, but Monday morning the purse with the cheque was discovered under the door, with the money deemed missing restored.
The German mail ship Pring Regent Luitpold reached Adelaide at 6 am from Bremen via Southampton. A Sydney mail delivery notice appears. Police court at Tamworth convicts two Chinese men for robbing Chas Manners of £5. Federal postal reform backed to post late letters after closing time at Marylar.
Sudden death of 90 year old property owner William Dorman in Howlong after leaving the Merket Hotel. Inquest adjourned amid intoxication evidence. Brother Thomas Dorman died in Sydney two years ago. Also notes ships, Boer War reports, and defence bill changes in Australia.
A condensed market note shows oaten hay commanding high prices around 10d at Redfern for racehorse feed, with various farm staples and dairy products priced across NSW and NZ. Beefed demand for poultry and butter amid expected price drops later in the year, while grains and forage list wheat, flour, oats, chaff, and bran with regional variations and delivery notes. Multiple entities appear, including Redfern, NSW, NZ, Chad, Derrick, Bomben Tas, and Butter.
Warmer weather boosts public demand for citrus and berries while tomatoes from Northern Queensland stay popular. Apple and pear varieties move quickly with rising prices for table and cooking apples. bananas, oranges, mandarins, and coconuts show varied local pricing. strawberry and custard apple supplies arrive in better quantities from NSW regions. tomato packs fetch Q. & per packer.
A brisk forage market report from Redfern notes steady demand with mixed prime and medium lots. Buyers pressed for extra prime descriptions as ninety one trucks of produce including chaff lucerne straw hay and wheat moved, with prominent consignors and firms listed among buyers and sellers in a dense commodity ledger.
An OCR fragment lists numerous farm goods and prices including oats, turnips, barley, and wheat with vendor names such as Wise Brothers and Haris Brothers. The text weaves inconsistent place names like Newbrilwe and Waimbon with quantities and per bushel figures, reflecting a disordered early market listing.
Cattle and sheep sold briskly at Homehead and Stormers markets on Monday with strong demand for prime and heavy stock. Prices ranged from about £7 for some calves to £14 for prime bullocks, sheep also varied with crossbreds and ewes achieving higher bids. overall trade described as extremely brisk with steady price advances and late sales carrying premium values. Local sales noted at Campbell's Hill next day with similar high activity and price strength across fat stock categories.
In a Supreme Court matter Dawid and another v Wis Hill Mining Co the alluvial gold mining property at Dawood near Mugu is ordered sold. The Wolle’s Hill Gold Mining Co interest and instruments including pumps engines tramways and mining gear are listed for sale under mining regulations with proceeds due to Moses David and Jane Comlisbaw dated November 12, 1905.
Armidale notes report on inter-chalice broads tournament and Monday events with Glen Tunnewan 15 meta and 12 games. Armidale Lied wie & Eels play $5 game. Schools and local clubs held events. Mayor welcomed visitors. fire inquiry discussed. weather noted frosty. Delegates from Armidale Pastoral and Agricultural Society attended Sydney conference.
A Gundagal report details a 16 year old boy from Mr A Grose’s family suffering burns during a Sunday accident near his residence, with rescue efforts by Mr Grau. Trooper J Walker wins a Crown badge after a shooting incident in Australia. A German named Flower-seiler is mauled by a dog, sustaining injuries. Aman Hamed Allan appears in police court for trial, with Kealine Allen serving a two month sentence for larceny.
Diverse items report a Brushgrove project funding a school of art, a Glebe Court sentencing for a theft, the burial of Captain Chas Petersen in Newcastle, a Royal Navy cruiser voyage to Sydney, and union negotiations on wages and Sunday work. Also noted are statements by NE Premier Belden on the arbitration system, and tributes to an old New Zealand Tasmanian identity who helped shape early Maoriland history.
Market notes from London and Australia describe a dull morning with little activity. Deductions or dividends are discussed, including a potential per share dividend and trading in various shares such as Melbourne tramways and Australian companies, with prices and yields noted but limited movement across centres.
A Nurtingtury prisoner's trial yielded a guilty verdict on multiple counts. Court records indicate a guilty plea to related charges while additional allegations remain contested, with sentencing pending and remarks noting the difficulty of proof for several assertions.
A fragmented report from state parliament outlines agency actions and theater oversight. Names such as JAVED and ALSTe appear amid references to delays, voting, and budget concerns. The piece notes passes and reforms affecting public institutions and cultural venues.
An unclear weather report fragment references multiple regions and times with disrupted text. It mentions temperatures, a tunnel area, and varying conditions but provides no actionable forecasts or precise dates. The piece reads as a garbled OCR snippet lacking coherent details.
A garbled forecast describes unsettled conditions with scattered showers and warming trends. Readers should expect variable winds and locally heavy rain as a cold front moves through the region this week, with temperatures rising toward the end of the period. The misspelled text mentions U.S. coast and distant locations, but the core note remains a pending warm spell followed by unsettled skies.
Fragmented OCR text shows a corporate meeting report with misread names and roles. The Nea Wo 4 Fricker and Mr Inks Boye are noted as reseated. Mr Allee Mametld presided. A special event at Mallamenee is mentioned, with cryptic references to accounts, committees, and a factory or warehouse setting.
A bill of sale dispute involves a woman accused of deception during a transfer of furniture from the Frere Company. The case references a property return to the original owner and notes a three month period for appeal or proceedings amid unclear details and damaged wording.
A chaotic report from Wiksanla discusses shipping and artillery matters amid debates on port authority and public service control. Notable figures, including Mr. Sewetair and Mr. Aetiaet, feature in questions about government oversight and potential reforms. The piece notes parliamentary scrutiny over a grand forward wall project and the public service board.
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