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Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 08, 1900

Page

6

The Murders of Blacks and Special Constables

In a report to the Central Secretary published in Monday's Mayoral News, police say a special constable unit will search for the murderer. Volunteers will be supplied with rations and maintenance, with no pay or rewards. Residents are warned criminals remain at large and may strike again. Feabery notes many locals have offered service without compensation as authorities pursue leads. The bloody allowances have been returned to Sydney due to travel constraints and safety concerns.

Savedar Feabery Horace Arme

False report stirs Quambone anxious near Merri Creek

A disjointed account from Quambone alleges armed civilians and police near a blacks camp at Merri Creek. Reports claim governors may be involved, with constables patrolling, and residents kept on edge as traveling groups move along the creek.

Quambone Merri Merri Creek Iowa Bia Ameckér Ganson Raye Jase Dan Suwkore

Pursuit of Murderes Reported Amid Rural Turmoil

Report from Cooglah states a home break in yielded a Winchester rifle, cartridges, and boots stolen. Police pursue Bree- Jong fugitives as Mudgee reports bloodhounds tracking near Sydney with leads fading. Townsfolk evacuate, farms idle, women and children kept safe at home. Local authorities warn of armed fugitives and ongoing manhunt while residents cling to rumors.

Coglah Dax Hilu Mudgee Afr Sandeman Tor Sydney Drake Wola Yambie Jimny Weybein Bodungura Breanna Jimmy Aeovernor Maine

Terrible Drowning Accident Leaves Eighteen Dead

An NZ Cable tro Gur Correspondent reports a tragic drowning as eighteen children die while crossing the Moly River two miles from a coastal settlement. The canoe ferrying them capsized. bodies were recovered by Monday. Local residents search the waters at Wateaca Beach day and night.

Ly Cable Aderlanl Tunsday Ceoululie Moly Dpotik

Returned Invalids At Victoria Veterany Visit

The Returned Invalids visited the Victoria Veterinary hospital to check on soldiers who landed at Aberdeen. Each man underwent a thorough overhaul and some were recommended for interim aid. A reception greeted Hrivere Sumo Preuks, a member of the Army Medical Corps, upon arrival at Klama with many locals at the station.

Victoria Bérrache Aberdeen Army Medical Corps Yelkled Karem South Africa Klama Visi Allway

The Executive Meeting Misspelled and Confusing Report

A garbled report describes a weekly executive meeting held yesterday. The governor attended and a cabinet discussion followed with unclear notes on business and transactions.

Cornel Teld Yewentay

Accident to the Victorian Premier

A fragment reports an accident involving the Victorian Premier Mr M’Lexn near his office in the Treasury buildings. A broken fast portion caused an ornament to strike his toe, injuring him severely and requiring Dr. Syme’s attendance for treatment.

M'Lexn Lapeer Syme

Shipping Arrivals and Passenger Movements Noted

A rough shipping list records arrivals and departures with names like Acree Otway and Crve aal Laven. The fragmented OCR notes ship lines, ports in Far auresalan and South Goaat porte GEN, and mentions decks, steamers, and scheduled timings without clear dates or destinations.

Acree Otway Fe Curaln Blaanp Thom Eten South Goaat Companyabewah Baretonirgi Far Auresalan Pons Spey In Tor Mornes

Death by own action reported on Salamis voyage

A magisterial inquiry into the death of Thomas Willoughby, aboard the Salamis, found he died by his own hand. The body was discovered locked in a cabin with a discharged revolver beside him. Witnesses noted his recent worries over contingent departures and his temperate habits. The coroner recorded death by own action.

Thomas Willoughby Transpore Taylor Alexander Donglas Maaiar Slesmahip Woolloomooloa Gay Londo Alde Jefus London China Willouseby Oliver Willoughby Ikewar Widouehoy Harry Paulenes Pagtryman Abe Salamis Obiat Eleward's Contingente Bail Deter Tyers North Sidusy Nolling

Mission voyage ends as Southern Cross departs

The Southern Cross, carrying Melanesian Mission party from Norfolk to Melbourne, reached Ne l Bay then Newcastle aboard the Gosford. Bishop Wilkon led the voyage with Lie Reva Caliwick Adams and twenty native boys, aiming to commence work in the Shortland Group next year. The vessel expects to reach Sydney by Thursday with cargo for sale.

Nelson's Bay Souther Cross Norfolk Xelaie Bay Isco Lie Reva Caliwick Adams al ° Dous Gosford Veeyerday Wilkon Shortland Southern Cross Sydney

Frost degrees reported across the country on Monday

The report lists many towns with recorded frost levels from one to twelve degrees. Notable values include Forbes two Wass 4 Moruya 7 Mudgee 11 and Tamworth 4 while Colacourtabel 3 and Coonambie percent appear garbled.

Artimabe Bathure Blngura Woduig Sombaly Bower Carcoar Cassilia Coluroudabel Couma Coumabarabran Coonambie Dubboy Buop Forbes Goulbure Guuvedah Ipverel Klundra Marsdene Yoluog Morangwell Moruya Ileada Moss Vala Mudgee Muugiedl Murrumburrah Ximikybells Oringe Piewn Filliga Guaonbeyau Rocktey & Tamworth Twitterfield Urata Wags Waleba Worlans Young

ME Whagg e Forecast for two days

For two days the forecast calls for fine weather with cloud and showers mainly in southern districts, frosty in New England parts and variable winds along the coast. Across Australia expect unsettled conditions and cold, with strong winds near the southern and western coasts. Queensland to New South Wales forecast warm to cool with frost and showers in southern and eastern districts. Artic conditions noted in Armidale and Hobangora with frost, while towns like Maitland and Wingham report bright days and cold nights.

New England Sydney Australia Wondbern Parte Ersater Jnland Stouay Victoria Armidale Turcdey Montauigh Bombala Brigty Hodangora Wingham West Maitland Bart Tran

Bankruptcy notice for regional residents and officials

In bankruptcy records voluntary sequestrations list Baily Ivey of Broken Hill formerly Water, and W. bh. Paicer associated with Destecess. Also mentions Thomas Hobbs of West Tamworth and laborer My P. Glbtin with official duties, indicating active bankruptcy proceedings and sequestration actions.

Baily Ivey Broken Hill Destecess

Disobedient Seamen Face Hard Labor Sentence

At the Water Court yesterday two seamen named George Vous and Willem Milenmey were charged with wilful disobedience to orders aboard the steamer Salamis bound for the Australian Contingent to China. They had been demoted from quartermasters to able seamen after a duty lapse and later refused to perform corisive work when ordered. Both were sentenced to fourteen days hard labor.

George Vous Willem Milenmey Salamis China Vennes

Breach of Confidence Sparks House Privacy Tempest

MPs stunned by rows of Federal electorates papers published to Lee working papers general. Papers laid on the table amid parliamentary privilege, with pledges not to publish until Wednesday. Rumor swirled as editors received the sheets late yesterday for plan to withhold until two morulae.

Princinal Nowesepere Inet

The Share Market Finds Gains in Melbourne Trading

The Melbourne market sees readers explaining strong support from Adelaide and Melbourne as Fiinders Rouge syndicate shares rise at £2F. Reports note improved ore output from North Broken Hill and Mount David with gains in the mining sector, while water and mine delays affect operations. The article cites company forecasts, dredge activity, and rising Sydney and London interest in shares, with prices quoted for multiple blocks and mines.

Wales Fiinders Rouge Syndicate Melbourne Sydner Adelaide Briughe North Broken Hill Mount David Mato Totel Crosacal Gnain Brave Tabal No. 2 Witize Winze Wes BaVin Doolette HH. Heagh J. B. Tetley Landeau Nive Candideica Frank Gardiner Sydney Loug Sisners Giaumlec Monkland Macquare Claresne Coloabo Ena London Sulen Ana Taeman Girilambone Woollark Fiedy Kelly South Great Eastern Tookh Tee Wig; Se Ttalian Guslient, 217 178 60; Wickham Cool Vew Sydney Ferries Ahs Sydney Hydraulic Ginlambone de Sada Log North Newewaile Nsw Toel Atvecunte Newenaile Armidale Corresvontient Pilbustar Aemiitole Vna Tusnama Aralusm Jos G Vachoe Hutteriver Steam Coalat Tooth's Brewery Glrliambone New Eisorado Bune Light Soute Glanmire

War in China and arrival of the Chingtu at Port Jackson

The China Xevixation Company steamer Chingtu docked at Port Jackson from Fooehow with passengers Mosers F England A M’Vivar Lang Friemar and Tomlinson. Reports describe turmoil at Hopgiong since Feaver left with troops departing daily for a device while plague rages at ten deaths per day and Boxer leaders allegedly clash with the Orlando and Terrible crews citing ship guns used heavily.

China Xevixation Company Chingtu Port Jackson Fooehow Mosers Orlando Terrible Jeaders Elli Gil Reiggers

Australian Horses For Germany Arrive In Melbourne

A German commission arrived in Melbourne to select horses for the German Empire. After inspection, ten animals were accepted for service in artillery, cavalry, and mounted infantry. Horses shipped aboard the Kirklee to Williamstown faced rail delays but all reached readiness for sea voyage. If more horses are needed from Victoria, C Gaescork holds commissioning authority to purchase.

Australia Ubewee Chingeft Melbourne Buuddy Mirkive Germas Syitwy René Thursay Cooke Kirkier Williamatown Gerton'e Sydney Willamstown Victoria C. Gaescork

The Cat Triggers Alarms At Ultimo Powerhouse

At 2:20 am Sunday a burglar alarm sounded at the Ultimo powerhouse. A cat caused the disturbance, and investigators traced the alarm to a feline, with Dissy reportedly involved in starting the alarm.

Ultimo Wes Dissy

Missing Man Phillips Draws Local Interest

Tuesday reports strong local interest in Alfred Phillips who disappeared from his Sydney residence last week. The piece mentions a relative chain and a connected figure Murdoch of Youn, with unclear details due to damaged OCR.

Alfred Phillips Sydney Murdoob Youn

Newcastle Colliery Prosecutions Briefly Postponed

Newcastle Tuesday afternoon at the City Follee Court a trio of managers from the Burwend Fellow and Co operative Pol ieries faced alleged breaches of the Coal Mines Regulation Act. The cases were postponed to await the decision in the appeal Himble v. Ross, now before the Supreme Court.

Newcastle Follee Cour Messrs Croudace Alexander Mathieson Joe. Ball Burwend Co-operative Polieries Himble v. Ross Izat Supreme Court

Shearing Troubles and Labor Strikes Reported

In a coastal area report labor organisers and traveling agents push for better pay and conditions. Workers at Mungle Bundie and nearby stations face potential strikes as talks with May Donald and locals unfold. A separate incident notes Jeversiah Melville dying after a debt dispute and a coroner verdict of death from pene wossia.

Mungle Bundie Jon M'Donald Mungie Pandie Keanon Aegawheers Collymonglé

Australian tribute trials and selection of Orava horse

Matters advance on the Australian tribute to Major-General Bugen Yowell for Mafeking defense. Reports say Orava is the only horse deemed suitable for a ceremonial display, with procurement procedures and veterinary checks revealing complex efforts by local committees and Sydney Hunt Club to ensure a proper horse from Australia for presentation at a charmer.

Bugen Yowell Ien- Quiriea Victoria Barracks Eustable Davie Alores Austenia Sydney Hunt Cluter Serra Sudilers Aler Sword of Honor Wile Kineon Lenton Ami Mb. Kolleiairom Owe Hb Plavelle Brothers

Broken Hill Town Clerk suspension raised at council

Tuesday council debated finances with overspending cited as town revenue fell short. The mayor moved to suspend the town clerk and to appoint E B Paton as acting town clerk, while most aldermen were absent when the vote occurred.

Broken Mill Broken Hill E B. Paton Mr. Paton Sreyur

Melbourne inquest reports two deaths in one day

At Favalities Melbourne a body was found in the Yarra River. Mrs K Till 1 yews old resided with her brother at South Yarra. Husband in England. She left Pontrad June 27 for a walk in the Botanical Gardens and was not seen again. Jury found her drowned. Later Violet Bawards died suddenly while undergoing dental surgery at UniVille. Death attributed to chloroform. no one held responsible.

Melbourne K. Till South Yarra Yarra England Bagiaut Lis Pontrad Bocanteal Gardens Violet Bawards

London Wool Sales Open With Uncertain Prices

The opening catalogues show 500 crossbreeds among limited belts offered amid strong buyer presence. Prices slipped for merinoes and crossbreds, with 10 percent declines noted on merinos and 3 percent on crossbreds, as buyers faced high stock levels and unsettled market conditions amid global tensions. The Wool Importers Committee postponed the next sales until October while aiming to curb volume to 12,000 bales daily, hoping to stabilize demand.

Victorian New South Wales South Wales South Australia New Zealand Austenjusian Lp Queensland Fairland Islands Punta Arenas Meriaa Tolion Ene Ani Ayreves Staal Eules Rile Co Fur London South Africa China Marinees Wiso Catiaed

Wheat and produce quotes from byday market fair

A garbled market report lists wholesale prices for wheat and vegetables, including crops from Victoria and New South Wales. It references various grains, potatoes, oats, barley, and beef, with multiple prices and vendors, and mentions horse racing results and betting figures alongside the agricultural listings.

Fruit Prices Inflate Amid Temperature Sensitivities

The report lists erratic fruit costs as lemons surge with cold effects and warm weather drives fluctuations. Strawberries arrive from Queenland while Tasmanian apples and other tropicals show varied pricing across the market. Bananas and oranges command notable per-unit prices as buyers watch for seasonal shifts.

Queenaland Marty Mlackalt Ruse Orankes

Redfern Forage Sales Open With Mixed Prime Prices

Buyer operation slow in Adelaide lines at Redfern with stable prices except Tucemp Hag sale canceled. Extra prime green lucerne hay in small bales sold 1d to 3d per unit, prime at 20d, and better grades up to 24s 5d. Straw and turnips noted, various consignors listed, sixty three trucks disposed with many lots passing at multiple stations including Queanbeyan Dubbo Perth and Orange among others.

Reufern Taid Gaten Ray Stengily Gaid Ds i Tuculpa Pouifoes Comsign Res Manning and Company Bilis and Company H. St Sucior and Company A. Prestoltou J. W. Gray and Company G Weil and Matthews Varmers’ Co-operative Company B. Little and Company Farmers and Ervlers Asevcimtlot Shenpsrd, Harvey, and Walker Fleaton Brothers R. Hall Prescott A-Parlane Grange Canirt Orange Trusty Warren Dubbo Tirids Gar How Dubto Cusack Ke'so Darline Harbor Moroney Montode'e Hegley Glen Funes Kirk Kings Yale J. Faton Cunningar J. Guilogus Dunganinrs BN. McEliom Hummot Gia Jane Pyke Arthors Coo A. ‘Cumming Wage J. Gowan Harden Hiesing Meullel Pastels & Mahi J. Gay Simenti Bnea Phsswl Ruardmen Woodstock Paseed Larum Combo Pas de Lrelend Quierad C. Landever Borenore Busbet Pollard Pesca Oden Hay Prom Mares Russell Queanbeyan H. Clarke H. Clarke, ‘Wamboa! (6579), 82 1d; Simpson, Wagga Powell Galong Lucerne Murray Moon St Buller Reid Semineha Lewin Mlay Noy Pratley

Wilcanmia Sessions Court Admits Case Dismissed

In Wilcannia the Crown witness appeared, the case adjourned, and the accused were discharged. Judge Gibson, the mayor, and townspeople attended a procession and reception after the session.

Wilcannia Feocenpla Ehlef Gibsom Tom

Turf notes from Warwick Farm meet prompt a weight for age inclusion

At Warwick Farm last Saturday trainers pressed Abe Moaedih to include Provristary 10 as a weight for age in the August 28 program. The article notes owners and gainers views, with the event set to run and pace expected on the program.

Warwick Farm Abe MoaeDih

Boxing Contest Ends With Dramatic Early Finish

In Broken Hill on Tuesday Cocker Tesolin from SyGary faced Melbourne’s Willam Williams in a Cresta Theatre bout. Williams led on points through two and a half rounds before surrendering in the third after a blow to the left eye. Referee Jack Duane presided.

Broken Hill Cocker Tesolin SyGary Willimtes Melbourne Cresta ‘Theatre Sitter Willame Baying Bean Amitiel Reing Williams Yar Tweedie Cupertar Clevernese Jack Duune

Gold Coin On The Trams Sparks Passenger Confusion

A report notes previous calls to address a hoarded issue of gold coins on the trams. Officials insist a shift to new coinage is underway, with conductors required to make tower coin changes and passengers paying with many pennies and half-pennies.

Uruk

Solicitor Suspended in Melbourne Court Action

Melborne court hears that solicitor Day was suspended pending further order after a case to recover funds failed to prove guilt. Other notes report drowning verdict, plus civic thanks to MP Hurley for highway bridge work and various local incidents and court actions with fines and warrants issued.

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