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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1900
Page
8
Fragments show a funeral notice for a beloved sister and a sprawling Melbourne era business ad from Balmain and Darling Street. The text mentions Sydney, Norse and various faded names, with address-like lines and phone numbers. It reads as a chaotic mix of memorial phrasing and business boilerplate.
The audience enjoyed a popular production at Her Majesty's Theatre with elaborate costumes, witty dancing, and strong performances by Miss Fyvie Dench Alls Dormby Vane and the cast. The show entered its fifth week with a full house and a notable finale featuring the Mayters and Paterson Brothers.
A crowded Saturday night at Theatre Royal features The Absent-minded Beparar in a spectacular pairing. How London Lives is in preparation and will follow in the program.
The Biograph exhibition at the Palace Theatre draws large crowds with rapid viewing of events, featuring Ponti in a garden scene and public notices that the Sydney show will close soon. Miss Freida Miller’s concert at the TMC Halk, Pasickeet, is announced for Wednesday evening with a program of Tubinetetn and pieces by various composers.
A Wellington Gazette reminiscence recalls two to three bushrangers led by Magntre, BToergo, and Killitoe as they terrorized the Marquarie River region. A stockman shot Killitoe at Pyramid Creek while Kilers etc. fled toward Amherst, with a reward proposed for each man.
A smoky fundraiser in New South Wales featured a large audience at the Town Hall. Notables including executives from City Bank and a SAW official attended as music and comedy entertained, raising spirits and funds amid a playful atmosphere.
Letter to the editor urges Lady Mary Lyson's competition to appoint a highly competent professor from Vieweria or other colonies to conduct examinations. Rivalry among local teachers could bias results. a respected outsider would ensure universal satisfaction. The writer suggests increasing the examiner's numbers and notes the hotel Arcadia location and date.
The usual monthly meeting was held at the City Night Refugs and Boup Kitchen on Kemt Street. Present were Messrs Ho MPPhersas fin the char, A Hewlett as treasurer, and Ed Monk. the manager reported grant of aid to 3407 men, 142 women, and 4 children. Door relief aided 476 families, providing meals and basic sustenance to 315 women and 50 men.
Reports from Robinson and Rice’s Mine indicate a rising value with 6900 pounds extracted, gold found at multiple sites, and plans to expand operations. The Pioneer Mine at Mount Carrington faces suspension, while the Sally Jersey and other prospects on the field show signs of renewed activity and potential output.
The text describes brothers Carter and G Carter working at Hillerove mines, with local timber and water resources prospected. A jeweller's shop Chula is mentioned, along with difficulties in driving and hard country conditions. Crafter Wy 1 Agutns party explores sumer prospects and reef quality, while larger dia lanes and drawing difficulties loom for owners.
Trooper Spurway of the Queensland Mounted Infantry recounts a deadly March retreat from Boer fire. After heavy shrapnel bursts and mounted charges, his squad split for drift cover, endured a brutal four hour firefight, and were eventually captured near a river crossing as bullets whistled and horses fell.
The account recalls capture and transport during warfare, noting brutal treatment and subsequent escape. Aimed at preserving memory, it reflects on the Boer War experience, describing many prisoners as intoxicated or ill, with a small number killed during flight. The speaker praises the Boers as brave yet weary of conflict.
Fragmentary text from a local paper hints at a wide range of topics including wages, justice, public notices, and political figures. The garbled lines reference salaries, legal action, intercity matters, and named entities, though specifics are unclear due to OCR damage.
Fragmented OCR text reports a Madagascar era interview with Captain Wilson and mentions remedies, medicines, and medical terms. It references a person named Powell and an event or hospital note. The readable parts are scattered and unclear but point to a travel or interview piece with casual medical lore.
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