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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1902
Page
4
A brief dispatch reports a set of cable news items collected by Evening Lewes correspondents. It summarizes multiple topics with a focus on local affairs, politics, and society as transmitted by telegraphic feeds.
In London the conduct of the war is discussed with inquiries asked by Mr A J Balfour. The House of Commons log night notes the inquiry into war conduct and mentions key figures including Sir Hears and other ministers. The report lists names and positions related to the inquiry into wartime governance.
Fragmentary OCR reports a noon event in London involving a ceremonial gift and references to fever, medical factors, and widow's relief. Details are unclear but indicate a public or royal context with names partially legible.
Fragmentary text references names and places but lacks coherent events or details. The readable bits mention individuals and locations in a disrupted narrative, with no verifiable actions or outcomes to summarize.
Fragments report the death of GF Meyer in Lends, with funeral arrangements in Holland and interment in Pretoria. Telegrams of sympathy arrive from Lord Lagalowne and Lord Baterte. Also appears: mining shares from London and Tasmanian listings with assorted values and firms such as Lake View and Mount Lyell.
The August reports describe German and British officials meeting on imperial policy and colonial labor issues. Included are notes on the Russian foreign minister, parliamentary debates on naval aid, and funding plans for imperial defense. The Brussels congress and ships funding are highlighted as key focal points.
A fragmentary report mentions a Jewish representative and Henry Hayman, Liberia's Consul General, in connection with a coronation. It notes Baron de Silvis as a figure and references Ragland and a Antwerp-based link to Messrs Romains and Company.
Justice Conny wat presided in chambers over industrial disputes between Lithgow District Smelters and Workers Industrial Union and Green Coal Company Mining Syndicate regarding a reduction of rationed wages by one shilling per day on February 27. The union claimed workers protested since February 13 with a hearing date to be fixed promptly in Lakeow. In the Tip Carters Union case, issues included union membership employment preference and wage rates, with a Sydney hearing set and other minor matters resolved by the President and Vice President of the Arbitration Court.
The Hall divorce case proceeds with Mrs Hill’s cross examination about household items including a bed pillow and a blanket. The court hears references to prior events and an appeal to memory about actions the night before the alleged incident.
The troopship Drayton Grange reached Port Jackson on Sunday evening and underwent disinfection as an Australian health officer boarded the vessel. Reporters observed crowds onshore while troops, many cheering, lined the decks in a scene of orderly muster and departure preparations for Melbourne.
An interview with Colonel Lyster discusses Australian troops during a recent campaign. He praises the discipline and conduct of the men, notes their ashore presence and return, and references communication with General Hamilton and Acting Commandant Ricardo regarding sick troops.
Fragmented report notes a strictures on attainment and appointments to a medical division. It names party seat concerns and mentions Captain Shiekis and Squire Tully in discussing medical staff roles amid evolving arrangements.
Describes a severely overcrowded hospital ship with poor ventilation and a fetid deck. Sick numbers rose as troops were crammed below deck while air remained foul. Water from the awning and wet decks worsened conditions and risked life.
Two troopers die in Melbourne after hospital arrivals. Trooper John Green died from pneumonia and heart failure following Pneumon in January. Trooper Privival Budiey died in Drayton from dysentery after return to hospital from the same unit.
A late telegram from Albany details actions by Acting Copinan van Ricurdd coordinating relief for the Gravion Orange crew. Authorities authorized broad arrangements, including hospital lodging, with 153 prepared nurses and careful medical transport amid measles and pneumonia. A final report credits the minister who kept the operation moving until after midnight.
Mr T. Ritchie, the Chancellor of the Exchequer and former Home Secretary, has been granted a new role in the cabinet during the reconstruction period. His appointment signals continued trust in his leadership within the government.
The report notes a tap of N S W milling wheat in Sydney with Victorian stocks low and California grain landing at high costs. It cites 49 000 bags of Victorian wheat sent to Sydney Newcastle and Queensland, a tightening Sydney import market, and lucerne from Argentina arriving bound for Sydney amid brisk trade and price changes.
Scarcity of oranges mandarin varieties noted. Fresh Tasmanian apples and other fruits priced per case or bunch with detailed pricing such as Navel Oranges at 9a 6d, Bananas Queensland 38bd per bunch, and pineapples Common at 5s 10 30s per case. Several regional items listed for delivery to New York and Taxa.
In a fragmented record, traders and shipping names appear with prices and consignments. Firms such as Walker and Oxley, Ht. St Suttor and Company, and Farmers' Co operative Society are noted alongside assorted consignments. Items include potatoes and various goods with sums and weights, appearing as a dense ledger of quotations and listings.
Tenders were received for several road and bridge projects including Mangory Road to Miller’s Forest and Forbes to Plavecle. Contracts listed include Inverell to Wale Yngra Bodalla to Digham’s Creek and Saltwater Creek Bridge foundations and Botts Creek Tridge works with noted contractors and amounts.
A man described as Walter was questioned by a magistrate regarding plans to travel to Jerusalem the Holy Land claiming support from the Salvation Army. He faced doubt over funds and was remanded for Friday medical testing.
Ir twa tee ascertained that the box of madale whlel recently arrived at Carden laland for the X.2W. at Riimuds Sta meat to Zeina. The show made by the NSW Naval Hriesdethe new lady-at his review om Saturday has been spoken of in comoiimentary terme. Lieutenant Commencer Brownlaw is deseryluge nf rungratu- Walon. The navals are reorganised and schooling will go on. Some prasielon Dix heen ude toe the Youwrans amid questions over the age limit clause in the remulaloyi. Dagelly Rona Arrour and other eteuig pilots prepared to cototjom distlas. no one was injured or damaged.
Report from the Torres Strait Pilots' Union notes American transports vessel The Gisrler departs Manta to Port Jackson for overhaul completion and will sail for Mania with crew to support American trade in the Philippines amid a pilot pickup at Thuralay Inland.
Reports state Mr Charles Davin, splicitor with ties to local firms, died suddenly on Sunday morning at the residence of Miss Mille Wynn, Carrington, Northumberland Avenue, Peiseshan. He was the father of Miss Auc Emavin, and a well known officer noted in the community.
Clumsy OCR fragment describes a Monday night event involving Farry Turner and an elderly settler near Mr. Nes, with a horse in transit and a gun discharged. Medical advice and rescue efforts noted, but details are unclear as the text is damaged.
Illness of Mr W H Rowe shows a turn for the better after a difficult period. An official report from the date notes a procedure or trial noted yesterday near Parriselia to Bewlethem Hill with focal interest. The event will be documented today with an opening planned for a few days.
Redfern forage sales noted thin demand with borers scarce and supply below demand. Prices varied by quality with prime hay and lucerne selling at higher rates and verdium bales bringing lower figures.
The Kenny brothers Patrick and James again face the Police Court on Monday with counsel Mr McGrath declining to call evidence. The court heard reports of a prima facie case and references to August 25 at the Rockhampton circuit court.
The report details chaotic shares trading and a late-night prank at the Brokge isle Soulk Company amid reaction to royal events. It notes dividends, prices, and listings, with references to Melbourne and Adelaide stock exchanges and a wave of market activity.
Rain and showers swept Sydney and surrounding areas with variable wind. Reports from Wentworth and Narrabeen note unsettled conditions shifting to clearer skies later. Weather dangers included possible high winds and cool fronts. farmers face delayed planting and potential cultivation setbacks across multiple towns including Lithgow and Gulgong.
A garbled report notes Sir John Madden III and an official named W Lee unable to attend a court tax day session on Monday afternoon amid disrupted proceedings and miswritten names.
Fragmentary local report from Adelaide notes the death of a renowned palmist found near a park path. The somber note suggests possible self-inflicted harm after a prior charge for the murder of a voten woman via gas poisoning, which was acquitted.
A fragmented report mentions a Chinese gardener aged 43 facing a charge of cruelty related to a fatal incident while driving. The notation references a court case and an interpreter, with limited readable specifics about the event or outcome.
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