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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1900
Page
8
Readable fragments describe a lively Sydney scene with notes on missionary exhibits, charity balls, kindergarten fundraisers, theatre and concert events, and a transcript of social intrigue at public gatherings. Mentions of the Prince Alfred Hospital, the Newtown Kinder, and local performances punctuate a broad, bustling social panorama.
On Saturday the sth Hegumool Ital Rites had a detail and the entire force wore new gray uniforms admired during the march from Government House through the city to Paddington. The 3nd Regiment marched with several companies, some men fell out, but most completed the route with formations returning to barracks. Lieutenant Colonel Wright praises drill, prizes, and instruction, noting high attendance and discipline. Captain Holmes to be welcomed home from South Africa. The Australian Rifles report shows strong enlistment, high attendance, and improved training and uniforms.
At YW Liverpool-street and N S W Prefth Food and Ice Company premises, a panel examined bacon from pigs bred by Mr G Valder at Hawkesbury Agricultural College to determine the most suitable for the colony. Attending were Mr S L Fegan, minister for mines and agriculture, and others. A series of toasts followed before a luncheon and inspection. Pigs tested included Berkshire cross, Berkshine, Yorkeshire, Tamworth, and middle Yorkshire, all aged under CLE months.
After local agitation Bodangers residents arrange weekly mail between Spicer's Creek and Twelve Mile via Quanogal deria. James Macdonald wins a one year tender to carry mails at £16 per boom. A special Working and Factory Girls' Club meeting discusses club conditions and potential reorganisation.
In a series of proceedings in bankruptcy court, several cases were heard with adjournments to file objections or answer official reports. George Paul McRae and Charles George Marrin faced findings of noncompliant books and late statements, suspending certificates for eighteen months. Henry Heath’s adjournment aimed to permit responses to the official assignee. Thomas Mooney’s public examination was reopened and adjourned to a later date.
A letter to the Evening News questions the Queensland trackers method and suggests disguising as workers for better entry. A second letter criticizes police horses and drill, claiming many officers lack discipline and track skills while praising some brave men. Other items note a court ruling on land transfers, a concert at North Sydney, and social gatherings with gifts and remarks.
Campbell-street resident J Holmes of Surry Hill touts a preventive for seasickness called Seajol. He claims success traveling to New Zealand and Queensland, saying it keeps him healthy and free from republishing ailments. The advertisement mentions Bydeey Depot and HT Georgsatrert as reference points.
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